London Fringe Theatre - Off West End Shows

The spellbinding retelling of Charles Dickens' Christmas ghost story, about a bitter old miser visited by three ghosts, returns to Alexandra Palace after its smash-hit success in 2023. Full of powerful lessons and spooky thrills, this Christmas classic is the perfect treat to get you and your family ready for the festive season.

Prasanna Puwarajah's witty, bittersweet production of Shakespeare's masterful comedy comes to the West End after a sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon. Mistaken identities, disguises, and chaotic love triangles abound in this wildly mischievous play about a young woman who pretends to be her twin brother and falls in love with her employer. Book now to catch this wickedly funny play this winter.

Celebrated actors Letitia Wright and Golda Rosheuvel, Not Your Superwomanis a brand new production which will premiere at the Bush Theatre in the Autumn. The play follows two women as they struggle to come to terms with the death of their family's matriarch.

In this absorbing new debut play by Bush Writers’ Group alumni Sophia Griffin, four strangers find solace and community in a Caribbean cooking group as they seek to overcome their pasts.

Prepare to have your world turned upside down as Shakespeare’s dizzying tragicomedy, Twelfth Night, or What You Will, sweeps into the Globe Theatre in an intoxicating whirlwind this summer for a limited season.

Considered one of Shakespeare's more complex and cynical plays, Troilus and Cressida heads to the Globe Theatre as part of their 2025 season this Autumn. Experience a sharp take on love and war in the beautiful surroundings of this theatre.

This festive season, the timeless story of Pinocchio, a little wooden puppet who longs to be a real boy, comes to life in the iconic wooden O of the Globe Theatre. This heart-warming, magical musical by Charlie Josephine and Jim Fortune will enchant children and adults alike, while sharing powerful lessons about family, community, and what it means to be human.

This original play by Calum Finlay, which first premiered at the Watermill Theatre in 2024, is based on the life of German composer Fanny Mendelssohn, older sister of Felix Mendelssohn. Bold, witty, and joyful, Fanny gives a voice to a brilliant composer who spent her life overshadowed by her brother.

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.

‘I love London Society! It is entirely composed now of beautiful idiots and brilliant lunatics.' So says the complicated hero of Oscar Wilde's darkly witty and scathing social satire about London high society, in which Sir Robert Chiltern finds his perfect life threatened when the devious Mrs Cheveley threatens to wreck his reputation with political scandal and blackmail. Don't miss this bold new adaptation of Wilde's outrageously funny and clever play by the Lyric's Associate Director Nicholai La Barrie.

This festive season, Jack and the Beanstalk returns to the Lyric Hammersmith in this delightful panto retelling full of madcap adventure, larger-than-life characters, and unforgettable song and dance numbers. Don't miss this classic English fairy tale about a boy and a magic beanstalk, now told with a twist, full of fun for the whole family.

Written by Anna Jordan and produced by Frantic Assembly, Lost Atoms tells the story of ex-lovers Robbie (Joe Layton) and Jess (Hannah Sinclair Robinson) as they explore all of the could-have-beens of their relationship. Interrogating all the ways a relationship can succeed and fail, and how our memories can play tricks on us, this tragic and witty play with take you on a powerful and emotional journey.

Family, legacy, and growing pains collide in this painful but funny play by Ben Ockrent and directed by Michael Longhurst, where four siblings gather at the home of their late mother to divide up her possessions, and instead stumble on a shocking secret.this raw, powerful play interrogates legacies and complicated relationships in a masterful feat of storytelling that you won't want to miss.

Step into the bustling, lively neighbourhood of Harlem, where the women of the community gather at Jaja's braiding saloon to have their hair done and share laughter and dreams with the whip-smart, fiercely strong stylists who work there. Written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Monique Touko, this clever, funny, and heartwarming play is a celebration of chasing your dreams in a beautiful, diverse, and deeply challenging city while finding solace and strength in community.

Noel Coward's funniest comedy returns to the stage for its centenary, with a wickedly witty and outrageous story about two wives drawn into the temptation of infidelity when a charming ex-lover comes back into their lives. Once banned for its scandalous content, Fallen Angels will have its first London revival in 25 years, with an all-star cast including Janie Dee and Alexandra Gilbreath.

Ryan Craig's emotionally stirring, powerful family drama follows a Jewish family ostracised by their community when their lawyer daughter begins investigating war crimes in Gaza while her brother is killed serving with the IDF. Returning for a major revival at the Menier Chocolate Factory, this provocative play tackles themes of family, identity, and tradition, and feels just as resonant today as it did when it was first staged.

The much loved and heartwarming story of courageous orphan Annie and her search for family and home returns to the UK in this sparkling revival of the hit Broadway classic. Featuring all the characters you love (and love to hate), like Daddy Warbucks, Miss Hannigan, and of course, Annie herself, and songs you grew up hearing, like 'Tomorrow' and 'It’s the Hard Knock Life', Annie has enchanted generations of audiences for years.

Based on the bestselling young adult book series by Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical brings to life the epic adventures of young demigod Percy Jackson, as he battles gods and monsters in a quest to retrieve Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt. Get ready to be immersed in a world of gods, titans, and heroes in this spectacle of stage magic with a dazzling rock music score.

After winning hearts in New York and Las Vegas, the laugh-out loud musical celebrating the popular sitcom, Friends, will come to the UK in an unmissable tour. The show is packed with all your favourite moments, unforgettable quotes, and a new original soundtrack, as it follows Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chander, Joey, and Phoebe through 1990s New York.

Written by Noel Coward and reimagined by Bill Rosenfield, The Rat Trap is the story of the turbulent marriage between two brilliant but egotistical creative minds.

Award-winning playwright Jane Upton’s Bruntwood Prize shortlisted play is a fiercely funny and brutally honest story about the messy truths of motherhood. After a critically acclaimed run in Nottingham, it transfers to London this autumn. Don’t miss your chance to catch this thought-provoking and daringly original story that confronts the harsh truths of how we see ourselves.

Dracula meets acapella in this satirical retelling of Bram Stoker's novel that puts a new and hilarious spin on the story of the world's most famous vampire. Dan Patterson and Jez Bond's outrageous parody reintroduces you to familiar characters such as hapless hero Jonathan Harker, vampire hunter Van Helsing, and of course, the terrifying Count Dracula himself - as you've never imagined them before. Sit back and enjoy acapella covers of your favourite songs in this mischievous and madcap musical.

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience debuted in Brisbane back in 1997 and is now a huge success across the world, including here in London. Enjoy the antics of Basil, Sybil and Manuel in a 2 hour interactive production whilst tucking into a 3-course lunch or dinner.

Heady, romantic, and colourful, with stunning choreography and witty dialogue, Top Hat returns to London this winter for a six-week limited run. Kathleen Marshall brings to life this musical adaptation of the 1935 Hollywood classic, packed with Irving Birling's greatest hits.

Don’t panic! The beloved sci-fi franchise gets a second life on the London stage in this gloriously absurd and searingly witty stage adaptation of Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy . Join Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect, Trillian, Zaphod Beeblebrox, Marvin the Paranoid Android and the rest of the eccentric crew on a zany intergalactic adventure.

The circus is back in town with this buzzing, colourful adventure as OVO Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall. The story of a mysterious egg and the love between a ladybug and a fly is told through a series of thrilling, mind-boggling acrobatics, and a visually stunning set and costume design that immerses you right into the wondrous world of its insect characters. Come be amazed at the myriad of tricks and effects blended into the magic of storytelling.

Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s visually stunning and ambitious production of The Sleeping Beauty arrives on the Royal Albert Hall stage for the first time. In this dazzling, bewitching spectacle, witness the classic fairy tale come to life, full of gorgeous sets, costumes, choreography, and a score that will take your breath away.

Nicola Walker stars in Nick Payne's play, which presents a striking portrayal of motherhood, faith, family - and the lengths we go to for those we refuse to forget. The Unbelievers makes its debut at the Royal Court Theatre in Autumn 2025.

Based on the film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and Hans Christian Anderson's fairytale; Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes heads to London for the Christmas season at Sadler's Wells. This powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl's dream to be the greatest dancer in the world has captivated audiences for years!

A film legend, a rising star, a fading talent, and an ambitious agent come together in this scathing, witty look at the darker side of 1950s Hollywood, where everyone must abide by an unspoken code to survive. Catch the UK premiere of this darkly funny and emotionally resonant play written by Michael McKeever and directed by Christopher Renshaw, where rich storytelling and a stellar cast shine a light on the realities of queerness in the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Three women, separated by space and time: a 17th century minister's wife in Scotland, an 18th century Irish teenager, and a queer woman in present-day America. Told through a gorgeous, stirring blend of folk music and modern original songs performed by an all-female band, this powerful, emotionally resonant musical makes its London premiere with an unmissable 8-week run in 2026.

Into the Woods masterfully weaves classic fairy tales into a rich, thought-provoking story. With Sondheim’s stunning score and a darkly humorous yet heartfelt narrative, it'll be the first major revival of the production in London for over nine years!

Part true crime, part Western, Kenrex is based on a real story of a small town murder which left 60 witnesses, all who denied ever seeing anything. In this glorious one man show, Jack Holden embodies a colourful cast of characters in a small town thriller about a community coming together against a tyrant.

A brother and sister become obsessed with their handsome, charming new tenant, but the dashing Mr Sloane is hiding a secret… find out the truth in this dark, comedic thriller written by Joe Orton and directed by Nadia Fall.

Rarely performed but undoubtedly powerful and relevant even today, Arthur Miller's Broken Glass gets a searing new revival at the Young Vic from Jordan Fein. in 1938 Brooklyn, Jewish Sylvia Gellburg has an unexpected reaction to reading about Nazi atrocities against her people in Germany. As she navigates her strange lower body paralysis, her conversations with her new doctor will throw into sharp relief the cracks in her marriage. Don't miss this bold, thoughtful, and painfully clever play about confronting the horrors of the world outside and within us.

Omar Elerian directs the European premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s witty, surreal tragicomedy set during the Iraq War, featuring a talking tiger, a solid gold toilet, and an unforgettable story about the search for redemption in the wake of violence and trauma.

Alexander Zeldin makes his much anticipated return to London to direct his powerful, uplifting play about a grandmother forced to live in a care home after a fall, where she befriends other elderly people in the same uncertain stage of transition, and learns to appreciate life’s unexpected joys.