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Best New London Shows

London Box Office Editorial Team
by London Box Office Editorial Team,
Last updated on 02 February 2026

London is the heart of theatre in the UK, making it the perfect place for people to see a new show.

Whilst the city is known for its timeless classics like The Phantom of the Opera, there's no denying that there is nothing more special than seeing a new show in town! Whether you're eager to experience an exciting new revival of Jesus Christ Superstar this summer, or want to experience the thrill of Beetlejuice arriving in the West End after years of waiting, there's really something for every theatregoer to enjoy right now! Here are some of the new and upcoming shows we’re most excited to catch in the coming months:

1.

Sinatra the Musical

Brand-new musical about the legendary Frank Sinatra heads to the West End!

Sinatra the Musical tickets Opens 3 Jun 2026 Opens 3 June 2026 Sinatra the Musical
Tickets from £36.00

Sinatra tickets on sale today. This brand new musical about the life and musical legacy of the legendary Frank Sinatra is coming to the Aldwych Theatre in summer 2026, written by Joe DiPietro and directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall. This powerful, inspiring account of Sinatra's struggles, love affairs, and rise to glory features over 20 of his most beloved hits, including "That's Life", "One For My Baby", "The Best Is Yet To Come", and "Come Fly With Me".

The powerful, inspiring story of musical legend Frank Sinatra comes to the stage in this electric tribute to his life and legacy. Exclusive tickets onsale today.

2.

I'm Sorry, Prime Minister

The final installment in the political satire sitcom heads to the West End!

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I'm Sorry, Prime Minister tickets Now Open I'm Sorry, Prime Minister
4.3 14 reviews 4.3 14 reviews Tickets from £18.00

From Jonathan Lynn, the mind behind the political satire sitcom Yes, Minister and its theatrical spin-offs, comes the final chapter chronicling the story of the now ageing former Jim Hacker and Humphrey Appleby. I’m Sorry, Prime Minister comes to the West End in January 2026, opening at the Apollo Theatre.

Jonathan Lynn’s wickedly funny political satire comes to the West End.

3.

Romeo and Juliet

Stranger Things star Sadie Sink makes West End debut in new adaptation.

Romeo and Juliet tickets Opens 6 Mar 2026 Opens 6 March 2026 Romeo and Juliet
Tickets from £60.00

Robert Icke directs Sadie Sink (Stranger Things, The Whale) and Noah Jupe (Hamnet, A Quiet Place) in their West End debuts as Romeo and Juliet comes to life at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Shakespeare's timeless story of family feuds and forbidden love will receive a sparkling new adaptation on the London stage in March 2026 in a highly anticipated theatrical experience that will enchant and enthrall audiences and critics alike.

Sadie Sink and Noah Jupe make their West End debuts in this exhilarating new adaptation of Shakespeare's most enduring tragedy.

4.

Cats

Heads to the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre for summer 2026!

Cats tickets Opens 25 Jul 2026 Opens 25 July 2026 Cats
4.3 256 reviews 4.3 256 reviews Tickets from £18.00

For seven weeks only, Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless, iconic musical about the life and times of a very special group of cats will be coming to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre before heading on a UK-wide tour. Don't miss the revival of this magical, memorable musical filled with colourful characters and unforgettable songs, returning to London after a decade.

The open-air revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit timeless musical.

5.

High Society

A new revival of High Society, starring Helen George, heads to London this summmer.

High Society tickets Opens 19 May 2026 Opens 19 May 2026 High Society
4.2 6 reviews 4.2 6 reviews Tickets from £42.00

Don't miss the party of the year with Cole Porter's much-loved musical comedy in this sparkling revival directed by Rachel Kavanaugh. A witty, laugh-out-loud that pokes fun at Oyster Bay high society, this musical takes you right into the wedding preparation for the latest nuptials of pretentious socialite Tracy Lord, which quickly descend into chaos with the arrival of her ex-husband. High Society stars Call the Midwife's Helen George and Anything Goes's Felicity Kendal and features many of Porter's classic songs such as 'Just One Of Those Things', 'Let's Misbehave', 'I Love Paris', 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?', and more.

Felicity Kendal and Helen George star in Cole Porter's witty, glamorous musical comedy.

6.

Avenue Q

The beloved musical returns to the West End for the first time in 20 years!

Theatre Week
Avenue Q tickets Opens 20 Mar 2026 Opens 20 March 2026 Avenue Q
Tickets from £30.00

The beloved musical comedy featuring puppets and human actors is returning to the West End after two decades. The winner of multiple Tony Awards, with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and a book by Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q has been delighting audiences with its unique concept, catchy songs, and loveable characters since it first premiered in 2006, and now London audiences get to experience this quirky, charming story once again.

The quirky, outrageous musical comedy starring a loveable band of puppets returns to West End after twenty years.

7.

Beetlejuice The Musical

The smash-hit Broadway musical opens in London this Spring.

Beetlejuice The Musical tickets Opens 20 May 2026 Opens 20 May 2026 Beetlejuice The Musical
Tickets from £24.00

Wacky ghosts, madcap hijinks, a haunted house - step into the musical adaptation of Tim Burton's 1988 classic, where goth girl Lydia Deetz moves with her family into a house haunted by a recently deceased couple and the terrifyingly funny poltergeist Beetlejuice, all determined to scare off the newcomers. After a wildly successful Broadway run, Beetlejuice: The Musical arrives to haunt the West End with an unforgettably charming story, eccentric characters, and an irresistible soundtrack.

Tim Burton's wacky supernatural comedy returns to haunt the West End.

8.

Teeth ‘n’ Smiles

Major new revival of David Hare's musical play to head to the West End

Theatre Week
Teeth ‘n’ Smiles tickets Opens 13 Mar 2026 Opens 13 March 2026 Teeth ‘n’ Smiles
Tickets from £25.00

Rebecca Lucy Taylor stars in this revival of David Hare's defiant, powerful play about rock 'n' roll and counterculture in the 1970s as a struggling band fights to preserve their fame and reputation. Taylor plays the washed-up and disillusioned rock star Maggie Frisby in a performance that will enchant and ensnare audiences in this poignant, stirring story about love for music and the perils of fame.

Rebecca Lucy Taylor stars in the 50th anniversary revival of this defiant celebration of rock 'n' roll and rebellion.

9.

Jesus Christ Superstar

Make it a summer to remember as Jesus Christ Superstar returns, starring Sam Ryder.

Jesus Christ Superstar tickets Opens 20 Jun 2026 Opens 20 June 2026 Jesus Christ Superstar
4.4 7 reviews 4.4 7 reviews Tickets from £22.00

The epic rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that follows Jesus Christ in the days leading up to his crucifixion is one of the biggest cultural sensations in musical theatre. And now, for the first time since 2019, London audiences will be able to re-experience it live in the West End. Tim Sheader directs and Eurovision star Sam Ryder stars in this iconic theatrical phenomenon that blends biblical history with a modern musical, for eleven weeks only at the London Palladium.

Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical returns to the West End, starring Eurovision star Sam Ryder.

10.

Dracula

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo to star in one-of-a-kind adaptation!

Dracula tickets Now Open Dracula
Tickets from £0.00

Cynthia Erivo returns to the West End stage in this one-of-a-kind adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula by Kip Williams: intoxicating, sexy, and utterly outrageous. Erivo plays all 23 roles in this dizzying, electrifying one-woman-show that combines film and cinema in a genre-defying blend, bringing a fresh take on the classic story of the ancient and terrifying vampire who leaves his castle in Transylvania to torment London.

Cynthia Erivo stars in this intoxicating one-woman-show adaptation of the gothic masterpiece.

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