Jeff Wayne's The War of the Worlds, Starring a 3D Liam Neeson, Will Land in the West End

Jeff Wayne’s musical version of The War of the Worlds is bound for the West End. Directed by Bob Tomson, the show, which will feature a 3D Liam Neeson, is scheduled to play a limited season at London’s Dominion Theatre from February 8, 2016. Opening night is set for February 17.

Based on the classic science fiction story by HG Wells, the production is adapted by Doreen Wayne, with music by Jeff Wayne, along with lyrics by Gary Osborne, Paul Vigrass and Jeff Wayne.

Since its inception in 1978, Jeff Wayne’s original double album has sold over 15 million copies. The iconic score will be played live and conducted on stage by Jeff Wayne himself, and the show is set to include new music, star cast, and a full supporting company of performers—as well as video walls, the iconic Martian Fighting Machine, special effects and in 3D holography Neeson as The Journalist

Wells’ novel, first published in 1898, was the prototype for all science fiction. An international phenom, The War of the Worlds describes the invasion of Earth by ruthless Martians with superior intelligence, incredible machines and devastating weaponry. An invading alien race bent on conquering humanity.