The man behind the masterpiece.
Paris, 1916. The painter Claude Monet struggles to complete the commission that will define his legacy: The Water Lilies — a project on which his survival depends, with food and essential supplies at stake as the First World War encroaches. Plagued by creative block, he retreats into memory, revisiting his early artist days, his complex but passionate relationship with his muse, Camille Doncieux, and his friendships with his contemporaries, Renoir and Bazille.
Inspired by letters and diaries from Monet and his peers, A Mirrored Monet immerses audiences in the cafés, studios, and salons of Belle Époque Paris, with music and projections bringing the era vividly to life.
This dramatic new musical by composer/lyricist/dramatist Carmel Owen stars Jeff Shankley (Starlight Express, Cats) as Monet, Dean John-Wilson (Your Lie in April: The Musical, The King and I) as Young Monet.
Age Restrictions
Ages 12+Now taking bookings for performances from Sat 14th March 2026 until Sat 9th May 2026.
Show times for each day are below.
Mon
-
Tue
7.30pm
Wed
7.30pm
Thu
7.30pm
Fri
7.30pm
Sat
2.30pm
7.30pm
Sun
3.00pm
Bus routes: (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139, 176
Night buses: (Strand) 6, 23, 139, 176, N9, N11, N13, N15, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Nearest rail: Charing Cross
Tube lines: Bakerloo, Northern
Nearest tube: Charing Cross
Directions
from Charing Cross :
(1 min) The theatre is under Charing Cross station; it can be accessed at Cravens Passage just off Villiers Street
Car park: Trafalgar (10mins)
In congestion zone?: No
Air conditioned
Bar
Disabled toilets
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible
Please note: The location shown on the map is an approximate location of the theatre. In the majority of cases the theatre will be marked on the map so please make sure you locate the exact location yourself. If the theatre is not shown on the map please make sure you locate the correct road name and take account of the directions.
A Mirrored Monet
Charing Cross Theatre, London
Running until: Sat 9th May 2026