As we slowly edge towards Autumn and the ‘ber’ months, London’s theatre scene still has so much to offer with new shows opening on its stages. Whether you want premieres or fresh revivals, here are just 12 of the new productions heading to the stage in 2025.
The Weir, Harold Pinter Theatre
The Weir artwork starring Brendan Gleeson.
Returning to the stage for the first time in almost thirty years, this September is The Weir. Brendan Gleeson will make his West End debut in Conor McPherson’s poignant and atmospheric play about a group of storytellers in a pub in rural Ireland. It’s on for a strictly limited season, so don’t miss out.
Mary Page Marlowe, Old Vic Theatre
Susan Sarandon and Andrea Riseborough. Headshots provided by production.
Susan Sarandon and Andrea Riseborough star in Tracy Letts’ Mary Page Marlowe, a beautiful original and deeply moving story told across 90 minutes and 11 scenes. The play depicts 70 years and five versions of one extraordinary woman.The critically acclaimed 2018 off-Broadway production heads over to The Old Vic this Autumn.
All My Sons, Wyndham’s Theatre
Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Bryan Cranston and Paapa Essiedu. Credit Oliver Rosser
Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Paapa Essiedu lead an all-star cast in a powerful new revival of Arthur Miller’s breakthrough play, All My Sons. Directed by acclaimed director Ivo van Hove, who brings his signature intensity after helming two previous productions of Miller’s work in the past decade, the production promises a fresh, emotionally charged take on the classic from November.
Othello, Theatre Royal Haymarket
Othello at Theatre Royal Haymarket press image.
Othello remains one of Shakespeare’s most frequently revived plays. This new production, directed by Tom Morris, brings it vividly to life on the West End stage from October. Starring David Harewood, Toby Jones, and Caitlin FitzGerald, it’s a gripping tale of manipulation, jealousy, and race you won't forget.
Clarkston, Trafalgar Theatre
Artwork for Clarkston (Photography by Emilio Madrid. Concept Creative by Feast)
Heartstopper’s Joe Locke makes his West End debut this autumn in an exciting new original play by Samuel D Hunter. Clarkston is about two young men who try to find themselves in this heartfelt, clever story that will leave audiences both laughing and crying by the end. We’re really excited about this one’s addition to the London theatre scene!
The Lady From The Sea, Bridge Theatre
Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln in The Lady from the Sea poster.
Inspired by Henrik Ibsen’s play, Simon Stone adapts and directs The Lady from the Sea at the Bridge Theatre from September. Alicia Vikander and Andrew Lincoln lead this complex and haunting story about how one choice can lead our lives down different paths. It plays for a strictly limited season.
50 First Dates The Musical, The Other Palace
50 First Dates The Musical artwork.
If you’re looking for a dose of new musicals, maybe 50 First Dates The Musical is the one for you. Based on the beloved 2004 rom-com that starred Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs an unforgettable story about a man who tries to win over an amnesiac woman who can never remember what happened the previous day.
50 First Dates The Musical Tickets
The Playboy of the Western World, Lyttelton at National Theatre
The Playboy of the Western World artwork.
In an exciting collaboration between Irish drama and British theatre, The Playboy of the Western World receives an exciting new revival at the National in December. Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke, and Siobhán McSweeney star in this Irish masterpiece about a killer who becomes a folk hero.
The Playboy of the Western World Tickets
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, Sohoplace Theatre
Rory Keenan in The Spy Who Came in From the Cold at @sohoplace.
Known for being a bestselling 1963 spy novel by John Le Carre, The Spy Who Came In From The Cold is adapted for the West End in a brand new production at @sohoplace. Playing the iconic characters Smiley and Lemeas are John Ramm and Rory Kennan in a dark and thrilling production which kicks off its run in November.
Paddington The Musical, Savoy Theatre
Paddington the Musical artwork.
Paddington, the nation’s favourite bear, is taking centre stage at the Savoy Theatre in a brand-new musical from Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale. Directed by Luke Sheppard, this heartwarming tale follows a marmalade-loving Peruvian bear on his quest to find a home in London. This enchanting West End debut is set to delight audiences of all ages before 2025 takes its final bow.
Paddington The Musical Tickets
Paranormal Activity, Ambassadors Theatre
Artwork for Paranormal Activity.
Back in 2007 found footage from a home haunted by terrifying forces became one of the most talked about spooky film franchises of all time. Paranormal Activity, makes its debut in London this December following an initial premiere in Leeds. If you’re on the hunt for something out of the ordinary to give you a little scare - this is the show for you!
Hunger Games on Stage, Troubadour Canary Wharf
Artwork of The Hunger Games at Troubadour Canary Wharf
One of the most highly anticipated productions of the year, The Hunger Games is set to finally open in London this October. Based on the best-selling book series by Suzanne Collins and the popular films by Lionsgate, this epic new stage adaptation will transport audiences straight to Panem. The action of this unforgettable story will unfold in a brand-new, purpose-built theatre in London’s Canary Wharf.
If you want to keep your fingers on the pulse of the latest shows to hit London, our guide to the Best New London Shows will keep you up to speed.
