London Shows playing in August 2025

Jack Sain’s revival of Jake Brunger’s provocative and witty comedy follows a couple looking to open up their relationship, and all the chaos and comedy to follow. Told through all the joyful mischief of musical theatre, this one-of-a-kind story explores the unspoken and sometimes contradictory rules of navigating a modern relationship.

Sing Street blends infectious 80s-inspired music with a heartfelt story about teenage dreams, first love, and the power of creativity. This high-energy musical heads to the Lyric Hammersmith for a limited run in Summer 2025 and will fill you with uplifting songs and raw emotion that will leave you inspired.

Based on the true story of Tracy Edwards, who led the first all-female sailing crew in the Whitbread Round the World race, this inspiring, heartwarming musical stars Chelsea Halfpenny in the lead role. Don't miss this unforgettable show filled with joyful music, an inspired cast, and an epic story about courage, determination and overcoming the odds.

The beloved franchise that pokes affectionate fun at history comes to life on the West End stage. After two successful television shows and a film, Terry Deary’s hilarious children’s series gets its own stage production, full of sketches and musical numbers featuring famous historical icons as you’ve never seen them before.

From the creators of the beloved West End hit The Play That Goes Wrong comes The Comedy About Spies—an action-packed comedy thriller set in 1960s London. Prepare for a whirlwind of misunderstandings, miscommunication, and mistaken identity in this hilarious new production.

Robert Bolt's award-winning play heads to the West End following a hugely national tour earlier this year. Martin Shaw takes centre stage to portray one of the most significant, influential, and dangerous figures in English history. Experience the "cracking story of human courage" (Mail on Sunday) from August 2025.

Step into the enchanting world of Narnia and witness the epic battle of good versus evil in the spectacular stage adaptation of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. This critically acclaimed production returns to London as part of a UK tour, bringing C.S. Lewis’s beloved classic to life with stunning visuals and unforgettable performances.

Direct from a smash-hit on Broadway, The Great Gatsby: A New Musical heads to London in Spring 2025 with a run at the London Coliseum. Experience F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ageless tale of love, wealth and ambition in this fresh and unforgettable production led by Jamie Muscato (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) as Jay Gatsby and Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie and Clyde The Musical) as Daisy Buchanan.

If you're a fan of Grease, this is the one you want this summer! From the creators of immersive events, step into 1959 and immerse yourself in the lives of the students at Rydell High as the action from the hit musical unfolds around you. Why not grab your mates for the ultimate night out?!

The stage adaptation of the children’s show CoComelon comes to St Martin’s Theatre in a joyful musical and theatrical experience that invites families to sing and dance along with beloved characters like Ms. Appleberry, JJ, Cody, Nina, and Cece.

One of the best British TV sitcoms in history, the classic Fawlty Towers has been adapted for the stage by John Cleese and Connie Booth. The stage adaptation combines three of the best-loved episodes to give audiences an unforgettable evening of comedy.

Director Jenny Eastop and playwright M. Kilburg Reedy will adapt Josephine Tey’s 1951 crime novel, The Daughter of Time, in this bold, thrilling play that revisits the shocking historical mystery of the Princes in the Tower.

Welcome to the first major revival of Lerner & Loewe's Brigadoon for three decades, staged at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and freshly adapted by Scottish playwright Rona Munro (The James Plays).

The Gathered Leaves, Andrew Keatley’s drama about a chaotic family reunion over an Easter weekend, returns to the Park Theatre ten years after its sold out run, directed by Olivier Award-winning Adrian Noble.

Beth Steel's acclaimed new play is returning to the London stage with a summer run planned at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Praised by Time Out as a "beautifully observed and bruisingly hilarious play", Til The Stars Come Down explores themes of love, loss, and family tensions in a working-class community.

Philip Ridley’s first play, The Pitchfork Disney, which follows a traumatised brother and sister haunted by a mysterious stranger, gets a revival at the King’s Head Theatre over thirty years after its first premiere.

The critically acclaimed production of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has arrived in the West End following its sold-out run at the Southwark Playhouse in 2024. Based on the 2008 movie but brought to life with a new lease of life and a group of talented actor-musicians. This life-affirming musical is a must-see!

Liz Duffy Adams 's Born With Teeth reimagines the iconic relationship between playwrights William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe, played by Edward Bluemel and Ncuti Gatwa. RSC Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans directs this thrilling tale of wordplay and espionage, which opens at Wyndham's Theatre from 13 August.

Every Brilliant Thing, a heartrendingly beautiful exploration of depression and the little things that keep us going, comes to the West End after a successful international tour and a sold-out anniversary run at Roundabout.

Heading to the West End this Spring is the most Tony-nominated play ever, Stereophonic and we couldn't be more excited! Experience an electrifying portrayal of a 1970s rock band as they navigate creativity and chaos.

The Book of Mormon is a wildly entertaining, award-winning show that is as hilarious as it is heartfelt. Audiences worldwide have been captivated by this production which pushes boundaries whilst delivering laughs and unforgettable performances.

Love the Back To The Future movie made popular in the 1980s? See it on the stage in a spectacular award-winning stage musical with a book by Bob Gale, and a musical score by the Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alex Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winner Glen Ballard in the heart of the West End.

The Choir of Man takes audiences through an uplifting celebration of community and friendship in just 90 minutes! If you're looking for feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment unlike anything else the West End has to offer, this is the show for you!

What do you get when Céline Dion’s music clashes with the 11-time Oscar-winning movie Titanic? Meet TITANÍQUE, a jukebox musical transforming one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterically funny, utterly outrageous slay-fest.

Following on from its critically acclaimed run at The Old Vic in 2024, Just For One Day heads to the West End in 2025 at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Inspired by one of the greatest music events in history, the musical will tell the story of Live Aid, and the people who were brought together as a result.

Loosely based on the 2017 movie everyone loves, Come Alive! - The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is a new London attraction situated in a purpose-built big top. With the finest in musical theatre and extraordinary circus skills, this is one for all the family to enjoy!

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is now in the West End! Stacked with classic Jackson chart toppers, MJ The Musical will allow audiences to experience the magic and unparalleled talent and influence of one of the most popular entertainers of all time!

Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical is back in London for the first time in 40 years! Starlight Express is one of the most thrilling live shows with its unique combination of roller-skating stunts and high-energy performances. Its imaginative story of train engines with distinct personalities captivates audiences of all ages.

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the ultimate classic whodunit that has kept audiences on the edge of their seats for decades with its suspenseful plot and surprising twists. Experience the thrill of live mystery and see why this record-breaking play remains a timeless masterpiece of London's theatre scene.

Les Misérables has retained its crown as the longest-running musical in the West End for nearly 40 years. Over 130 million people worldwide have been captivated by this timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption. This is a must-see on your plans when you visit London.

Now celebrating its 25th year in the West End, Mamma Mia! is an irresistible musical set to ABBA's timeless hits. The show contains 23 of the biggest ABBA hits, including unforgettable hits like "Dancing Queen", "Waterloo" and the title song "Mamma Mia".

The award-winning and record-breaking Hamilton is delighting audiences at the Victoria Palace Theatre. This is a hugely popular musical based on America's founding father Alexander Hamilton's life with a book, music, and lyrics written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Disney’s Hercules is brought to life on the West End stage in an exciting new musical adaptation, inspired by the beloved animated film and rooted in ancient Greek mythology. With its larger-than-life energy, humour, and heart, this spectacular show is sure to win over gods and mortals alike.

Clueless The Musical is heading to the West End in 2025. Adapted from the iconic Paramount Pictures film, this musical puts a modern twist on Jane Austen's Emma. Audiences can expect a hilarious, nostalgic and high-energy trip back to the 90s.

Lionel Burt's timeless musical Oliver! is making a triumphant return to the West End this Winter. Bringing Dickens’ classic tale and its unforgettable songs back to life, audiences can look forward to a fresh revival of this timeless story from Cameron Mackintosh and Matthew Bourne. It'll leave you asking for more!

Disney's The Lion King is an unparalleled West End theatrical experience, bringing the enchanting world of the African savannah to the stage in a mesmerising spectacle for all ages. Adapted from the 1994 animation film, The Lion King has been selling out to audiences for over two decades.

After having a triumphant run at the Barbican Theatre, My Neighbour Totoro transfers to the West End. Delivering a plethora of vibrant visuals, jaw-dropping puppetry and delightful characters, this production takes audiences on a magical journey into the wonders of childhood imagination and the beauty of friendship.

If you loved the Netflix series, Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes audiences back to Hawkins in a breathtaking stage prequel that uncovers dark secrets and untold origins. Be brought closer to the supernatural events that shaped Hawkins long before Eleven and her friends, see you in the errie world of the Upside Down!

Step into London’s historic County Hall for Witness for the Prosecution, where Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom drama unfolds in an unforgettable, immersive setting. This acclaimed production brings you up close to the suspense as shocking twists keep you guessing right until the final verdict.

The immersive and electrifying West End production of Cabaret has captivated London’s theatre scene. Enter the transformed Playhouse Theatre, where you're transported directly into the vibrant and turbulent world of 1930s Berlin.

Matilda The Musical takes audiences of all ages on an unforgettable journey filled with laughter, heart, and the inspiring tale of a courageous little girl with extraordinary powers. The show has won over 100 international awards since it opened in London in 2011.

Now in the 10th longest-running West End stage production in British history, Wicked is the multi-award winning musical based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. Dubbed Best Musical of the Decade by Entertainment Weekly, Wicked continues to be one of the West End's most popular family musicals.

The Play That Goes Wrong is an unmissable comedy, delivering laugh-out-loud moments as a fictional theatre company attempt to perform a murder mystery production collapses. Known for its brilliantly timed physical humour and unexpected mishaps, The Play That Goes Wrong is the longest-running comedy in the West End for a reason!