BAT OUT OF HELL makes a triumphant return to the UK in 2025, with a thrilling spectacle of a show where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme! Get ready for an electrifying experience that will ignite your passion for rock 'n' roll.
Inspired by the spectacular arena tour of Australia and New Zealand, this reimagined show promises to be a thrilling experience, featuring our dynamic eight-piece rock band live on stage. Sprawling multi-level platforms will transport you through the diverse worlds of Bat Out of Hell, from Raven’s bedroom to the depths of the Lost’s underground domains.
An epic cast - including the much anticipated return of Glenn Adamson, Sharon Sexton, and Rob Fowler in the roles of Strat, Sloane and Falco, alongside Katie Tonkinson as Raven - will bring their powerhouse vocals to Meat Loaf’s anthems including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love and of course Bat Out of Hell.
Get ready to witness BAT OUT OF HELL: The Musical as it explodes back onto the stage in a spectacle that promises to be nothing short of legendary.
Age guidance: Recommended for ages 13+ due to strong language and scenes of a sexual nature
Bat Out Of Hell Tickets
Bristol
Bristol
Bristol Hippodrome
Mon 1 Sep 2025 - Sat 13 Sep 2025
Bat Out Of Hell
Bat Out Of Hell ON TOUR
-
Mon 6 - Sat 11 Jan 2025 Edinburgh
-
Mon 20 - Sat 25 Jan 2025 Liverpool
-
Mon 10 - Sat 22 Feb 2025 Birmingham
-
Mon 24 Feb - Sat 8 Mar 2025 Manchester
-
Mon 5 - Sat 10 May 2025 Woking
-
Mon 16 - Sat 28 Jun 2025 Milton Keynes
-
Mon 1 - Sat 13 Sep 2025 Bristol
Our review on Bat Out Of Hell
Bat Out Of Hell - Opera House, Manchester - Tuesday 14th September 2021 by Lindsay Harris
Our Rating
Well I remember every little thing as if it happened only yesterday……. well actually it was yesterday, It was my first theatre trip since pre-covid so it had to be a good one, it was bigger and better than I could’ve expected.
Being ‘of that age’ my teenage years were spent listening to Meatloaf's ‘Bat of Hell’ we could all sing along to the entire album, it was a rite of passage for girls of my age, so when I heard the show was coming back to Manchester I was first in line for tickets. I had no idea of the storyline, but knew that the Jim Steinman penned songs are operatic in their own right and they’d lend themselves perfectly to a musical.
We arrived at the Opera House to a red carpet of Harley Davidsons to set the scene. A quick mention to Covid precautions too, we had to show passports or have a quick temperature check, it was all very easy.
The curtain rose to a set of ‘The Deep End’ with some of the cast sat around on a Harley or on rocks. When the rest of the set burst into life with lights and music, there was so much going on I hardly knew where to look. The inside, of Falco towers, The Deep End, home to The Lost and a large screen which is used throughout the show. ‘All Revved up and no place to go’ was the big show starter, the cast immediately showing us what kind of a night we were in for, with all the audience clearly as impressed as me. It was real wow moment.
Glenn Adamson and Martha Kirby as leads Strat and Raven were believable and lovable from the start with amazing vocals. We follow these two through their journey of unrequited love as a rich, spoilt girl just turning 18 and a boy from ‘The Lost’ a gang that have been stuck as teenagers since a chemical war and living in hiding. It’s tough to pick out a favourite song from these two as they were all fantastic but the title song ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ closing the first act was huge, the vocals, the passion from these two, the set, with lighting and pyrotechnics not to mention the story line around the scene was absolutely a favourite. ‘You took the words right out of my mouth’ as a favourite song of mine also more than lived up to expectations.
Ravens Parents Falco (Rob Fowler) and Sloane (Sharon Sexton) provided the comedic aspect to the show, although the storyline gets darker around them as the show progresses. The two of them were a perfect casting, they play Ravens parents, Falco is the disapproving father and Sloane the co*cktail loving mum. Their rendition of ‘Paradise by the Dashboard Light’ was a definite highlight, a classic song brought to life with stunning vocals and choreography, clever use of the aforementioned screen made this another favourite for me. Vocals from Fowler and Sloane were showcased in other songs and were always met with appropriate audience response. These two were clearly audience favourites and for good reason.
I could name all of the cast as I don’t think there was anyone that didn’t stand out but I’m in danger of being here all day. However, I can’t not mention Joelle Moses as Zahara, what a voice! I’d love to see her in other shows, Joelle and James Chisholm as Jagwire had a real electricity to their scenes.
The choreography, the unusual and striking set, the classic rock songs that we know and love as well as a few new ones written for the show, the costumes, the vocals, the acting, the lighting….. you get my point, there are really no words. It was a show that I could sit through again and again and that really doesn’t happen often. I have been singing the songs since I left last night and I’m going to check ticket availability and try and get back before the show ends.
The raucous applause throughout and particularly at the finale was no surprise, nor was the fact that we all spilled out on the Quay Street singing and saying how amazing it was and how much we had enjoyed it. The only tough thing was trying not to sing along and embarrass myself.
I cannot recommend it enough. If you know the music like me or if you’ve never heard it before but want to see a show that’s funny, sad, stunning and a great night out with the best score then get tickets quickly.
If I could give it more than 10 I would. Rock Musical at it’s very best.
WE SCORE BAT OUT OF HELL - 10/10!!!
Our review on Bat Out Of Hell
Bat Out Of Hell - Opera House, Manchester - Tuesday 14th September 2021 by Tabitha Clarke-Harris
Our Rating
Wow! What an amazing show.
When my auntie said we were going to Bat out Of Hell, I didn’t know any of the music or anything about the storyline but I couldn’t wait to get back to the theatre after our long covid break.
When we arrived the red carpet was full of Harley Davidsons which set off on a noisy drive by past the theatre. It was quite the start to the show.
The show opened to Raven played by Martha Kirby stamping her foot which lit up the set, her monologue about the past led into the start of the main storyline where she was about to celebrate her 18th birthday and began to fall in love with Strat, Glenn Adamson. Strat the leader of The Lost was joined by the rest of the cast to sing ‘All Revved up’. At the end of the number the whole audience went mad cheering and I knew I was going to love the show.
The set was amazing, it combined Falco Towers, with the area known as ‘The Deep End’ where the teenagers known as The Lost live. They are going to stay teenagers for ever and as Strat and Raven fall in love the musical tells their story.
Falco played by Rob Fowler and Sloane, Sharon Sexton are Raven’s parents and they disapprove of Strat. The couple have several funny scenes and star in some of the big songs, Paradise by the Dashboard light being my favourite of theirs.
There were too many amazing numbers to choose a favourite, but You took the words out of my mouth and I’d do anything for love were two that really stood for me. All of the cast were fantastic and the choreography and costumes along with the amazing set and lighting and the music which I now love all made it into one of my favourite ever shows. I’d definitely love to see it again. I’m 17 and even though there were some scenes that were inappropriate for younger children I’m sure anyone over 14 or 15 would love it.
In Conversation with GEORGIE SAMUELS about Charlie Cook's Favourite Book at The Lowry, Salford
REVIEW - Life Of Pi is full of heart and grit told in the most beautifully fabricated tapestry of light, sound and colour
In Conversation with TIM HOWAR discussing the Hallé's Stage and Screen concert at the Bridgewater Hall
REVIEW - Burlesque The Musical has tantalisingly untouchable excellence, making it the most glamorously sought after ticket in town!
In Conversation with NEIL HURST discussing Hairspray The Musical at the Palace Theatre, Manchester
REVIEW - A superb interpretation of The Importance of Being Earnest that breathes new life into this fabulous play
In Conversation with JAMES GRAHAM discussing Dear England at The Lowry in 2025
In Conversation with LEA SALONGA discussing her 2024 tour coming to the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
REVIEW - Dracula is absolutely fang-tastic and that's the Bloody Truth!
In Conversation with ROB MADGE discussing My Son's A Queer, (But what can you do?) HOME, Manchester
Manchester Theatre Special Offers
EXCLUSIVE OFFER - Life of Pi at The Lowry - £20 tickets The Lowry, Salford
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
EXCLUSIVE OFFER - The Hallé - Stage and Screen - Best Available tickets for £25 The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
SPECIAL OFFER - Bolton Comedy Festival - Book 2 or more shows and save 20% on selected shows! Octagon Theatre, Bolton
SPECIAL OFFER - Up to £3.50 off Odeon Cinema Tickets Odeon Cinemas, Manchester
SPECIAL OFFER - Unlimited Cinema Tickets at HOME for £18 HOME, Manchester
View All Offers
Most Popular Shows and Events in Manchester
Fairytale of New York
Manchester Opera House
Tue 26 - Wed 27 Nov 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
Greg Davies
O2 Apollo
Wed 26 Feb - Sat 1 Mar 2025
- View Details
- Book Tickets
Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical
The Lowry
Tue 29 Oct - Sat 2 Nov 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
Disney's Aladdin
Palace Theatre
Wed 3 - Sun 7 Jul 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
The Unthanks
New Century Hall
Sun 15 Dec 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
Burlesque The Musical
Manchester Opera House
Thu 3 Oct - Sat 2 Nov 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
Wicked
Palace Theatre
Tue 3 Dec 2024 - Sun 12 Jan 2025
- View Details
- Book Tickets
The Importance of Being Earnest
Royal Exchange Theatre
Wed 3 - Sat 27 Jul 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
Manchester Opera House
Mon 8 - Sat 20 Jul 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
Only Fools and Horses The Musical
Manchester Opera House
Mon 11 - Sat 23 Nov 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
101 Dalmatians
Palace Theatre
Tue 30 Jul - Sat 10 Aug 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
Jack Dee
The Lowry
Sun 26 Oct 2025
- View Details
- Book Tickets
SIX
The Lowry
Tue 13 Aug - Sun 1 Sep 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
Calamity Jane
Manchester Opera House
Tue 21 - Sat 25 Jan 2025
- View Details
- Book Tickets
Clinton Baptiste
The Met
Thu 26 Sep 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
Harry Hill
The Lowry
Sun 21 Sep 2025
- View Details
- Book Tickets
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Fri 13 Sep 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
Jimmy Carr
O2 Apollo
Thu 19 Dec 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
Chicago
Palace Theatre
Mon 4 - Sat 9 Nov 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
John Bishop
Pyramid and Parr Hall
Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jul 2024
- View Details
- Book Tickets
