10 Best New Theatre Openings in November 2026

Shehrazade Zafar-Arif 29 October, 2026, 09:30

As the year creeps away from us and the weather gets colder, it's the perfect time to experience some of the great theatre London has to offer. This time of year, there are plenty of great Christmas shows to enjoy, like The Snowman or Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas. Or if you fancy a trip to Ancient Rome, you're spoiled for choice with both Julius Caesar and Nero. Here are our top picks for all the new shows you can catch in November.

November shows

Summary

Catch the world premiere of a new play like Eurotrash or a return of a sell-out show like Pride.
There are plenty of options for families, including Cinderella and The Snowman.
Experience Ancient Roman history with Julius Caesar and Nero.

Nero at Southwark Playhouse Elephant

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Andrew Barth Feldman stars in this bold new musical by the creators of Spring Awakening, which reimagines the story of the notorious Roman emperor Nero from a whole new perspective, exploring his ambitions as an artist and performer before his rise to power and his role in Rome's ultimate downfall. Get ready for a powerful, thrilling musical that puts a modern spin on this piece of ancient history, with a story of ambition, power, and greed.

Opens 2 November

Nero Tickets

Julius Caesar at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

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Ancient Rome comes to the beautiful candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse as Julius Caesar kicks off Shakespeare's Globe's winter season. Joe Hill-Gibbins (Ghosts, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse) returns to direct Shakespeare's brutal and timely tale of friendship, betrayal and political violence, staged for the first time ever in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. In this classic Roman tragedy, the ambitious dictator Caesar's growing power causes his allies to turn against him in a murderous plot, but public opinion quickly turns against them, giving way to bloody civil war.

Opens 6 November

Julius Caesar Tickets

Pride the Musical at the Bridge Theatre

The cast of Pride. Photo by Manuel Harlan

After a sold-out season at the National Theatre this summer, Pride is transferring to the Bridge Theatre. Matthew Warchus and Stephen Beresford bring to life the remarkable true story of a group of gay and lesbian activists who allied themselves with miners during the strikes of 1984. Fierce, funny, and moving, Pride tells the story of two threatened communities who came together during a powerful moment in British and queer history, told through a score of original songs inspired by protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and the Welsh choral tradition.

Opens 12 November 2026

Pride Tickets

Eurotrash at the Young Vic

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Ben Whishaw and Kathryn Hunter star in Colin Teevan's stage adaptation of Christian Kracht's internationally best-selling novel about a mother and son on a chaotic road trip through the Swiss Alps as they attempt to give away their family fortune and escape their dark history. Witness a darkly comedic story of redemption, connection, and family unfold as part of the Young Vic's exciting 2026/27 season.

Opens 13 November

Eurotrash Tickets

Sylvia at the Royal Albert Hall

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Kate Prince's electrifying, powerful musical about the life and career of feminist activist Sylvia Pankhurst returns to London. Set to a sizzling soundtrack that fuses hip hop, funk, and soul, it chronicles Sylvia's childhood, her complicated relationship with her mother and sister, fellow activists Emmeline and Christrabel, and her struggle to reconcile her pacifism with her activism. Fans of Hamilton will love this bold new musical about revolution and loyalty.

Opens 13 November

Sylvia Tickets

The Jungle Book at the National Theatre

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Olivier Award winner Hiran Abeysekera (The Father and the Assassin) stars in a stunning new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, in this new play by Anupama Chandrasekhar. Experience the story of Mowgli, a wild child raised by the animals of the jungle, in this epic, colourful production that brings Kipling's iconic jungle setting to life with jaw-dropping, life-sized puppets. The Jungle Book is a piece of theatrical marvel that the whole family can fall in love with.

Opens 13 November 2026

The Jungle Book Tickets

Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith

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A panto classic returns - witness the story of Cinderella as you've never seen it before. Filled with show-stopping songs, hilarious comedy, and some delightful twists on this beloved fairy tale, this is the perfect festive treat for the whole family. Children and adults alike will delight in the humour, whimsy, and magic as a talented cast of performers bring to life this cheeky, chaotic version of Cinderella.

Opens 14 November 2026

Cinderella Tickets

One Day at the Garrick Theatre

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David Nicholls's best-selling novel has broken hearts all over the world with the heartbreaking love story of Em and Dex, who meet up on the same night every year since their first meeting. Written by David Greig with music and lyrics by Abner and Amanda Ramirez (of acclaimed US band Johnnyswim), this dazzling, powerful musical captures all the joy, heartbreak, and unpredictability of the classic story we all know and love, starring musical theatre icons Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose in the lead roles.

Opens 17 November

One Day Tickets

The Snowman at the Peacock Theatre

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This enchanting stage adaptation of the beloved picture book by Raymond Briggs comes to the London stage with the heartwarming story of the friendship between a young boy and the snowman he wishes to life. Full of valuable lessons about friendship and imagination, with unforgettable music like the beloved 'Walking in the Air', this is the perfect holiday play for children and adults alike.

Opens 21 November

The Snowman Tickets

Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas at Alexandra Palace

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It's Christmas in Victorian London, and performers are suddenly dropping dead in the West End. Scotland Yard rules out foul play, but Sherlock Holmes uncovers a sinister connection between the murders and a famous Christmas jingle. This festive season, get ready for a delightfully charming festive whodunnit that spoofs classic detective stories with an original story starring legendary detective Sherlock Holmes - with a Christmas twist. It's the perfect piece of festive theatre for the whole family.

Opens 24 November

Sherlock Holmes and the Twelve Days of Christmas Tickets

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