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Hugh Jackman to Return to the UK Stage in 2025

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Hugh Jackman is heading back to the UK for a brand-new live performance in 2025.

Known to many fans for his role as Wolverine in the X-Men franchise, the Australian actor is also celebrated for his musical talents, and he’ll be bringing his impressive stage performances back to London next year.

The Tony Award winner and Oscar-nominated star will headline BST Hyde Park 2025, performing a medley of iconic musical numbers. Jackman will be joined by a live orchestra as he performs songs from hit musicals such as Les Misérables, The Greatest Showman, The Boy from Oz, and The Music Man.

The special performance, titled Hugh Jackman: From London with Love, will take place on Sunday, July 6, marking his return to the UK stage after five years since his last show there.

Tickets for the BST Hyde Park 2025 event will go on general sale at 10 a.m. GMT on Wednesday, November 6, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster and AXS. American Express Card members can access presale tickets now.

In addition to his UK appearance, Jackman will join other headliners for the festival, including Jeff Lynne’s ELO and Zach Bryan, with more acts to be announced in the coming months.

2025 is shaping up to be a major year for Jackman. The actor recently revealed plans for a series of performances in New York as part of his new show, Hugh Jackman Live: From New York with Love. The performances will run on select weekends from January 24 to August 16 at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

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