THE smash-hit musical based around the Titanic shipping disaster is coming to the New Victoria Theatre in Woking next month.

The RMS Titanic ocean liner was hailed as unsinkable but sank on its maiden voyage across the Atlantic.

Heading from Southampton to New York, the ship was badly damaged when it hit an iceberg. Its hull slowly filled with water and it sank, with 1,517 men, women and children losing their life.

The sinking, on April 14, 1912 was one of the most tragic disasters of the 20th century. 

Titanic The Musical focuses on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of the passengers and their personal ambitions. 

All innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them, the third-class migrants dream of a better life in the US, the second class imagine they too can join the lifestyles of the rich and famous, while the millionaires of the first class anticipate legacies lasting forever.

Music and lyrics are by Maury Yeston (Nine, Grand Hotel) and Peter Stone (Woman of the Year and 1776), who have collectively won an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, an Olivier Award and three Tony awards.

The original Broadway production of the musical won five Tonys including best musical, best score and best book. This new production celebrates the tenth anniversary of its London premiere where it won sweeping critical acclaim across the board. 

Presented by Danielle Tarento in association with Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, Harmonia, Bruce Robert Harris and Jack W Batman, it is ten years since the show made its critically-acclaimed debut in London. Titanic The Musical is at the New Victoria from Monday to Saturday, July 10 to 15.