Back to the Future: The Musical

Last night we went to see Back to the Future: The Musical at the Sydney Lyric Theatre, and it was an absolute blast. If you love the original movie, then you will really appreciate this musical version! The actors playing Marty and George McFly completely nailed their roles, the mannerisms, the voices, the attitude and it felt so close to the original movie characters. It was hilarious and mesmerising to watch.

The music was brilliant too. You still get the iconic film moments, but the musical numbers really surprised me. There are brand new songs we had never heard before, and they slot so seamlessly into the story that you could be convinced that they’d always been part of Back to the Future.

Furthermore, the effects!!! From the lighting to the sound to the way they bring the DeLorean to life on stage, it’s full of WOW moments. It feels like a proper cinematic spectacle, just happening right in front of you.

If you’re a fan of the original movie, or you just want a fun theatre experience with energy and nostalgia, this one delivers.

Great Scott! A fun fact for you all, the DeLorean car itself, the iconic time machine was actually manufactured in Belfast back in the 1980s.