New London Theatre shows to look out for in February 2026

Although it’s the shortest month of the year, London theatres are packed with unmissable treats for theatre fans. From Cynthia Erivo’s astonishing feat of taking on 23 roles in one night in a striking new production of Dracula, to the chance to immerse yourself in the bold, thought-provoking world of Broken Glass at the Young Vic, there’s plenty to spark conversation and captivate audiences over the course of February. Here’s the 10 shows you need to look out for!

Bird Grove at Hampstead Theatre

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Bird Grove is a typical and topical new play that puts one of England’s greatest writers, Mary Ann Evans, centre stage in a poignant tale of family ties and determination. Written by Alexi Kaye Campbell and set in 1941, Bird Grove will show us how this woman struggles for independence and identity against Victorian expectations, like her father’s hopes to find her a husband. Elizabeth Dulau (Star Wars: Andor) and Owen Teale (Game of Thrones) star in the show at Hampstead Theatre from 13 February.

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Broken Glass at Young Vic

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Over at the Young Vic is Broken Glass, the Olivier Award-winning play by Arthur Miller, returns to the London stage for the first time since the notable production at the Vaudeville Theatre in 2011. The play, set in 1938, focuses on a couple in New York City during the same time that violent attacks against Jewish communities were underway. Broken Glass explores the consequences of disconnecting from the realities of our world.

Broken Glass Tickets

Dracula at Noel Coward Theatre

Artwork for Dracula starring Cynthia Erivo.

We were left in awe of her performance in the Wicked films, Cynthia Erivo steps back onto the boards of a London stage this February in a new production of Dracula. Erivo made her West End debut back in 2011 in a production of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg and also starred in I Can’t Sing! The X Factor Musical in 2014 at the London Palladium. However, this bold and innovative production of Bram Stoker’s Dracula will see her perform all 23 roles in a tour-de-force one-woman show at the Noel Coward Theatre. We can’t wait for audiences to sink their teeth into this one!

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Marie & Rosetta at @sohoplace

Marie and Rosetta. Photo credit Seamus Ryan. Design by Bob King

Multi-award-winning singer and actor Beverly Knight and rising star Ntombizodwa Ndlovu star as Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight in Marie and Rosetta as the production opens in the West End following a hugely successful tour. Expect a joyful celebration of gospel and blues music as the show brings the story about these forgotten musical heroines to the spotlight. Performances begin at the @sohoplace on 28 February.

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Once on This Island in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

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A star-studded line up, including the Tony Award-winning actress Alex Newell alongside Cedric Neal, Melanie La Barrie, and Marisha Wallace will star in a one-night-only concert production of Once on this Island in Concert this February. Written by the Tony and Olivier-winning team of Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, Once on This Island is a Caribbean-inspired retelling of Hans Christian Anderson's fairy tale The Little Mermaid.

Once on This Island Tickets

Shadowlands at Aldwych Theatre

Hugh Bonneville as C.S. Lewis in Shadowlands. Photo by Manuel Harlan

Cynthia Erivo isn’t the only big name gracing the West End this February. Hugh Bonneville returns to the stage to reprise his role as literary icon C. S. Lewis in Shadowlands, a play inspired by Lewis’s own writings on grief and a crisis of faith. The production, which had a successful run at the Chichester Festival Theatre in 2019, explores the writer’s relationship with American poet Joy Davidman.

Shadowlands Tickets

Sweetmeats at Bush Theatre

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If you’re a fan of checking what London’s Fringe Theatres have to offer, then Bush Theatre is kicking off 2026 with a tender love story about second chances and rediscovering life’s sweetness with the debut of Sweetmeats. Written by Karim Khan, the play shares an unlikely love story between two South Asian elders in a way that will be charming, humorous, and heartwarming for audiences.

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Teeth ‘n’ Smiles at Duke of York’s Theatre

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Rebecca Lucy Taylor stars in a landmark 50th anniversary revival production of David Hare’s defiant and rollicking play, Teeth ‘n’ Smiles at the Duke of York’s Theatre from 10 February. It follows a destructive rock band led by Maggie Frisby as their dreams of rebellion diminish.

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TUTU at Peacock Theatre

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From hip-hop Swan Lake to slapstick Dirty Dancing, TUTU is a family-friendly and gender norm-defying dance extravaganza that heads to London as part of a 10th anniversary tour. Performed by an all-male cast of six dancers, TUTU will leave you full of joy and have you dancing in the aisles!

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Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch at The Other Palace

Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch production image.

Since premiering at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019, Unfortunate has become a major audience hit, enjoying successful runs in London and on a UK tour. Now it’s back for another run, this time at The Other Palace! This irreverent, musical parody shares the “real” story behind The Little Mermaid from one of the best Disney villains, Ursula! If you haven’t seen this show yet, you really need to see it!

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If you need more theatreland tips, our guide to the must-see theatre revivals and the shows closing in London in 2026 will ensure you don’t miss out on the best the city has to offer!