The 11 Best New London Theatre Openings in July 2026

The Oresteia at the Bridge Theatre

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Critically acclaimed Australian director Simon Stone returns to the Bridge Theatre to bring to life Aeschylus's epic Greek tragedy, The Oresteia, which follows the young Orestes in the bloody fallout of the Trojan War. This bold new adaptation, which reunites Stone with the creative team behind The Lady from the Sea, offers a unique modern spin on the classic play, in which a contemporary family wakes up trapped in a Greek myth.

• Opens 2 July

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Hit Machine at Soho Theatre

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Josh Radnor (How I Met Your Mother) and Noah Galvin (Dear Evan Hansen) make their West End debuts in this thrilling new play about two estranged brothers, a record mogul and a struggling musician, reunited in a desperate collaboration that brings to light the trauma of their shared childhood. With original music by three-time Grammy Award-winner Ben Harper, this is a breath-taking story about brotherhood and male violence, creative theft, and the cost of turning personal pain into art.

• Opens 8 July

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Allegra at Harold Pinter Theatre

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Written by two-time Olivier Award nominated playwright Peter Quilter and directed and choreographed by three-time Olivier Award winner Stephen Mear, Allegra is a heartwarming comedy about a woman who can't help but burst into song wherever she goes - causing trouble for her family and caretakers, who are desperate not to take away her unlikely joy. Filled with heart and hope, it stars Maureen Lipman in the titular role of Allegra, a character you're sure to fall in love with.

• Opens 8 July

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Heathers the Musical at the Arts at Marble Arch

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Based on the 1989 cult classic film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, Heathers brings a dark and cheeky twist on the high school teen drama, in which teenage nobody Veronica seeks to end the social tyranny of the most popular girls in school with a little bit of murder. Directed by acclaimed American screen and stage director Andy Fickman, Heathers the Musical is every bit is funny, cynical, and thrilling as the original film.

• Opens 9 July

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Trainspotting the Musical at the Theatre Royal Haymarket

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A thrilling new musical is coming to London, based on the cult classic 1993 novel by Irvine Welsh and the equally iconic 1996 film starring Ewan McGregor. Experience Trainspotting in a whole new light, with beloved, eccentric characters like Renton, Spud, Sick Boy, and Franco, set to a soundtrack filled with original songs as well as unforgettable tracks from the films like Iggy Pop's Lust For Life and Lou Reed's Perfect Day. Fans of the pop culture sensation won't want to miss this new spin on the darkly funny and cynical story of addiction and finding reasons to choose life.

• Opens 15 July

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Love's Labours Lost at Shakespeare's Globe

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Don't miss a rare opportunity to catch one of Shakespeare's least performed comedies, in which a group of men who have sworn off women are tempted by the arrival of a group of women in Navarre, leading to a battle of wits and desires, and a story filled with wordplay and poetry. Indiana Lown-Collins brings this rarely staged play to life through energetic flamenco dance, inviting you to join a celebration of fiery romantic tension and joyous revelry this summer.

• Opens 17 July

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Grease the Immersive Movie Musical at Evolution London

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Secret Cinema’s Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical is returning to Evolution London for a strictly limited season this summer. Fans of the film will delight in the opportunity to lose themselves in this one-of-a-kind immersive experience: wandering the halls of Rydell High, enjoying American diner food at the Frosty Palace, seeing the iconic characters come to life, and witnessing thrilling live performances of beloved songs such as ‘Summer Nights', 'Greased Lightnin', and 'We Go Together'.

• Opens 22 July

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I'm Every Woman at the Troubabdour Wembley Theatre

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The life and musical journey of musical legend Chaka Khan comes to life in this vibrant, joyful, and moving musical that the story of Chaka Khan's incredible life: from her time as a member of the Black Panthers fighting for civil rights, to her struggles with addiction and the challenges of being a black woman in the music industry, and of course, her rise to global stardom. Packed with soul, spirit, and spunk, it stars Alexandra Burke as the Queen of Funk.

• Opens 22 July

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Cats at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

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Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless classic is returning to London after ten years. Experience the magic, whimsy, and spectacle of the Jellicle Cats in a colourful outdoor production at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre for seven weeks only, featuring all your favourite mischievous, memorable characters and songs that'll be stuck in your head for days after.

• Opens 25 July

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Death Note the Musical at Barbican Theatre

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Based on the best-selling Japanese manga series and anime of the same name by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata, Death Note follows Light Yagami, a high school student who finds a notebook that will kill anyone whose name is written in it. First produced in Japan in 2015, the musical has since been staged in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, and was seen in concert in London in 2023. Experience the horror, twists, and moral dilemmas of one of the most popular animes of all time, onstage.

• Opens 30 July

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Now You See Me Live at the London Coliseum

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Inspired by Lionsgate's worldwide blockbuster franchise, Now You See Me, and fresh off a world tour that dazzled audiences across Australia and Singapore, Now You See Me Live is finally coming to the UK. This international stage illusion spectacular features a world-class magic ensemble from around the world, based on the film's Four Horsemen, who enthrall and amaze audiences with their jaw-dropping arsenal of illusion, magic tricks, spectacle, and storytelling.

• Opens 31 July

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Make the most of this summer with our top picks of Theatre Shows to Watch This Summer. You can also check out our first-look feature pieces on brand-new and highly-anticipated musicals, like 5 Reasons to Watch Sinatra the Musical and A First Look at Beetlejuice the Musical, to help you decide your next theatre pick.