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This is my experience & opinion from our visit to Elvis Evolution on Saturday 11th October. Being a bit older we like to have time to eat & digest our food, we can't just Wolf it down like younger people anymore. With this in mind we arrived 1hr 15mins early to give ourselves plenty of time. We were turned away at the door & told to come back 45mins before, by the time we checked in, booked in our coats & used the restroom (It was a 2hr journey by car for us). We had about 25-30 mins. Not knowing how long it would take the food to arrive, say maybe 5-10mins & the fact they start calling people over about 10 mins before, it would have left us 10-15mins to eat. We barely had time to finish our drinks let alone eat, so needless to say we didn't eat. Standing around the stage & watching Elvis & the band, was the best part for me, although we feel this would have been better if the same technology that was used in the train part, was used. Maybe with the musicians around the side, similar to the 68 special, so it looked more like Elvis was there instead of in the background. Our view was partially blocked of the big screen as one of the musicians sat directly in front of us, so we had to look at one of the smaller screens, which was almost like watching it at home. This only accounted for about 10-15 minutes though. I was expecting more of a train carriage that we got in to, not a large room, that was reminiscent of a church hall, with the same uncomfortable chairs. We were at the Elvis week when someone from layered reality came & spoke about the experience, which is why we expected a train carriage & it was not how he described. I don't know what I really expected, but this certainly wasn't it. I went with an open mind & knew after previous reviews it wouldn't be like abba voyage, not that I've seen it to be biased by it. Overall having had to wait nearly a year from when I purchased my tickets as we were originally booked for May & this was the earliest we could rebook for, I was disappointed in the experience. I can't fault the actors & the energy they put in, it can't be easy doing the same thing day in & day out, multiple times a day. I'm a big Elvis fan & know his story, if I were new to Elvis this certainly wouldn't make me more interested in him, The Elvis film did more for me in that respect. I did infact feel more immersed in that at the cinema, than I did in this experience. The food, drinks & merchandise were overpriced, which I expect & don't mind, if what I have been to see was good. The after party was non existent. I'd actually paid for extra parking to be able to enjoy this & maybe have a couple of dances. The band was playing when we entered & sounded very good so we ordered our drinks, but they finished as we got them & didn't come on again in the 20 or so minutes we were there, by this time we'd had enough & went home. I'm glad I went to see it, so I could form my own opinion, but I wouldn't do it again & it certainly wasn't worth the £75 per ticket we paid. I'm just thankful we didn't buy one of the more expensive packages.

Disappointing and mis-sold by the original advertising last year. The live band and actors did their best, but it was a waste of time and money for us. Especially as we travelled from Scotland to see the show. It was Elvis through the eyes of a friend and no new footage of him I hadn't seen many times.

Horrible. Waste of time and money. Misleading. Not what was advertised when purchased the ticket last year. Rip off.

This was incredibly disappointing. Not worth the money. It was just snippets of the life of Elvis taken from the movie. Most of it was about his friend. There were 4 actors that could not be heard properly. At the end there was a disco that played Elvis music and a band. If you stayed it all just repeated. The singer in the band was reading the Elvis music from her iPad, very karaoke ish. I think people were so happy to have this bit to make I feel worth it. Better shows in west end for the money.

First 45 minutes was amateurish with narration and movie clips. It had the vibes of a school play. The 20-30 minutes after the interval was OK but was just movie clips of Elvis with a few guys on guitars. The after party was fine when the DJ was playing Elvis songs but the live band was poor with the singer reading lyrics of an iPad.

After reading some of the scathing reviews, I arrived at Elvis Evolution expecting a letdown. Many seemed disappointed it wasn’t a holographic spectacle like ABBA Voyage, but that expectation misses the point entirely. This show isn’t about digital gimmicks—it’s about storytelling, atmosphere, and heart. From the moment it began, the actors pulled us into Elvis’s world. Their performances were rich and emotionally grounded, especially in the scenes exploring his childhood. You don’t just watch the story unfold—you feel like you’re living it. The transitions between scenes were seamless and engaging, and the interval in a Hawaiian-style bar, complete with cocktails, added a playful, immersive twist. The three-piece band was phenomenal, bringing raw energy and soul to the music. And the after-party? A delightful bonus that made the whole evening feel celebratory and communal. This isn’t a show that needs VIP tickets—every guest is treated to a full, vibrant experience. Sure, it won’t please everyone, especially those expecting flashy tech. But for those open to a theatrical journey through Elvis’s life, it’s a gem. As someone who’s seen some truly outstanding productions, I was pleasantly surprised and would absolutely recommend Elvis Evolution.

This has to be the biggest waste of money I have ever spent on tickets for any show. The two hours were spent by the organisers trying to extract as much money out of your pocket that they could.. The actors and props were of a very poor standard. It was so disappointing and was supposed to be a birthday treat for my wife Read the other Trustpilot reviews before making the purchase because I wish I had!

My husband and I and two friends went last week. We bought our tickets in 2024 so had been expecting an Elvis hologram. When we had to change our tickets earlier this year due to a supplier pulling out and it being postponed, we still weren’t aware there was no Hologram and moved our tickets to last week. When we found out there was no hologram, we have tried desperately to get our money back, but couldn’t. So we arrived in the diner which was nice but overpriced. A lady there said she had just been through and thoroughly enjoyed it, so we were hopeful. However, as we went through and into the first room and the show began, all about Elvis not coming out of his room and this guy Sam turns up saying he was Elvis’ childhood friend. I’m sure Sam was a lovely person in life and I really don’t want to disrespect him or his family, but I don’t care about Elvis’ childhood friends, I’m not interested in their story, sorry. Lots of awful overacting about nothing, lots of running out of the room and back into the room! Awful. Then the train ride - couldn’t look less like a train if it tried! The sound here was sooooo loud, that you really couldn’t hear a word the actors were saying or shouting! It was way too loud and way too long. Some people walked out. The Hawaiian bar was very expensive £47 for cocktail pitcher! Oh, and don’t forget to have your picture taken with a cardboard cutout of Elvis! Why? The 68 Special room had 3 guys playing along to Elvis songs and the only Elvis was video footage. Many people seemed to enjoy it but for us it was the most disappointing thing ever! I only hope that Sam’s family are getting a huge payout for this as it’s clearly the Sam Story and not an Elvis Story. Would I go again - absolutely not! Was it value for money - absolutely not! Would I recommend it - absolutely not!