
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds: Live
The live version of Jeff Wayne's 1978 bestselling album was brought to the stage in 2006 as part of a sell-out tour of the UK. Filmed at London's Wembley Arena, and using a blend of theatre, music and visual imagery, the production incorporates performers from the original recording, including Justin Hayward, Chris Thompson and Wayne himself. There's also audio and visual elements featuring Richard Burton, as well as the ten-piece Black Smoke Band and the 48-piece Ulladubulla Strings.
Top Billed Cast

Richard Burton
George Herbert, The Journalist (archive sound)

Justin Hayward
The Sung Thoughts of The Journalist

Russell Watson
Parson Nathaniel

Chris Thompson
The Voice of Humanity

Tara Blaise
Beth
Featured Crew

David Mallet
Director

Jeff Wayne
Story
Doreen Wayne
Adaptation
Damian Collier
Producer
Dave Crowe
Producer

Jeff Wayne
Producer

Stuart Watts
Producer

Jeff Wayne
Original Music Composer

David Mallet
Editor
Juliet Santini
Editor

Steve Nolan
Lighting Director

Gary Langan
Sound Director