Get ready to step into a world where fairy-tale magic meets laugh-out-loud comedy! West Kirby Musical Theatre Company is thrilled to bring Shrek the Musical to the Gladstone Theatre — a heart-warming, high-energy stage adaptation of the beloved DreamWorks film.

Join Shrek, a reclusive ogre whose quiet swamp life is turned upside down when a band of banished fairy-tale creatures arrive on his doorstep. To regain his peace, Shrek sets out to confront the villainous Lord Farquaad — with the endlessly talkative Donkey as his unexpected sidekick. Along the way, he discovers that true friendship, courage, and love often come in the most surprising forms… especially when he meets Princess Fiona, who’s hiding a secret of her own.

Packed with spectacular songs, hilarious characters, and stunning musical numbers, Shrek the Musical is a joyful adventure for audiences of all ages. Join us for an unforgettable journey that proves beauty is more than skin-deep — and that “happily ever after” is for everyone.