The 13 Best New London Theatre Openings in June 2026

Sinatra the Musical at Aldwych Theatre

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Sinatra fans will go wild for this new musical about the life and musical legacy of the legendary Frank Sinatra, chronicling the highs and lows of his incredible career, his love affair with Ava Gardner, his battle against negative press, and his great comeback. This thrilling, inspiring musical features over 20 of Sinatra's most beloved hits, including "That's Life", "One For My Baby", "The Best Is Yet To Come", and "Come Fly With Me". Opens 3rd June.

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Glengarry Glen Ross at the Old Vic

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A major new revival of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play from Tony Award-winning director Patrick Marber, who previously revived this thrilling, funny drama for Broadway. The twist: it will feature an all-female cast for the first time, including Indira Varma and Rosa Salazar. Revisit the scintillating story of four real estate agents competing to make the most sales, no matter the cost, with a bold new take on a story about greed, ambition, and capitalism that feels just as relevant as it did when it was first staged in 1983. Opens 4th June

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White Rabbit Red Rabbit at the Duchess Theatre

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From Nassim Soleimanpour and Omar Elerian comes a one-of-a-kind, boundary-defying, experimental production in which a different performer takes to the stage each night with a brand-new script and performs with no director or rehearsals. Featuring a dazzling roster of performers like Riz Ahmed, David Tennant, David Harewood, and Jodie Whittaker, this is a stunning exploration of obedience, choice, and freedom of expression. Opens 8th June.

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The Truth at Apollo Theatre

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Florian Zeller’s razor-sharp and darkly witty marital comedy about truth, lies, and everything tells the dizzyingly twisted story of two married couples caught in a tangled web of adultery and deception. Stephen Mangan, Ardal O’Hanlon, Sarah Hadland and Janie Dee star in this dazzling and highly anticipated revival of the Olivier-nominated play which promises to leave audiences at the edge of their seats. Opens 9th June.

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Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare’s Globe

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Step into the Globe's decadent, joyful summer season with Chelsea Walker's production of Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare's wittiest comedy, in which polar opposites Benedick and Beatrice clash in a battle of the sexes while their friends attempt to matchmake them. Full of mistaken identities, witty banter, and hilarious antics, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies for its sharp-tongued hero and heroine, and tricksy, mischievous plot. Opens 11th June.

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Cyrano de Bergerac at Noel Coward Theatre

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Adrian Lester returns as the dashing but insecure hero Cyrano in Simon Evans and Debris Stevenson's adaptation of Edmond Rostand's timeless classic, in which poet and duelist Cyrano de Bergerac, unable to confess his feelings for his love Roxane, instead helps the handsome but inarticulate Christian woo her through letters written by his own hand. Experience the romance, tragedy, and hilarity of this lyrical story of love, lies, and longing. Opens 13th June.

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The Misanthrope at National Theatre

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Sandra Oh stars as the titular Misanthrope in this modern adaptation of Moliere's classic comedy of manners, in which a brilliant but misanthropic novelist lashes out against the sycophantic society around her and risks destroying her reputation. Martin Crimp's wickedly funny and clever retelling will relocate this classic play to the modern day, with Moliere's anti-hero reimagined as a woman, in a searing and contemporary take on this dark comedy about public perceptions. Opens 16th June.

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Springwood at Hampstead Theatre

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Stanley Tucci makes his London directorial debut with Richard Nelson's witty, poignant exploration of a pivotal moment in history. In the days leading up to World War II, King George VI and President Roosevelt meet at the latter's country home along with their wives, leading to a weekend full of negotiations, culture clash, and spilled secrets. Don't miss this clever and richly observed history play that brings together the personal and the political, starring Robert Lindsey and Jemma Redgrave as the Roosevelts. Opens 19th June.

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Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium

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One of the biggest cultural sensations in musical theatre, this epic rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice chronicles the last week of Jesus's life up until his crucifixion, tackling his relationships with Judas and Mary Magdalene, and exploring the complicated politics and emotional dynamics of the time.. Eurovision star Sam Ryder stars as Jesus in this iconic theatrical phenomenon that blends biblical history with a modern musical. Opens 20th June.

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Archduke at Royal Court Theatre

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Rajiv Joseph brings his signature wit and absurdist comedy to this darkly funny play about the events leading up to World War I. In Belgrade in 1914, three helpless young men become unlikely assassins when they are charged with murdering Archduke Franz Ferdinand, changing the course of the 20th century, in this disarmingly comedic story about the unlikely heroes and villains in history. Opens 20th June.

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Arcadia at Duke of York’s Theatre

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Carrie Cracknell's Olivier-nominated revival of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia returns after a sold-out run at the Old Vic. It takes place across two timelines: in the past, a teenage prodigy investigates sex and mathematics with her tutor, while in the present, a group of scholars try to sniff out a historical scandal. Witty, clever, moving, and provocative, Arcadia explores the nature of time and the relationship between order and disorder. Opens 20th June.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

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Atri Banerjee's blissful, dreamy production of A Midsummer Night's Dream is brought to life with a beautiful folk-infused score that will immerse you into a dizzying world of fairies and enchantments. Four lovers find themselves lost in fairyland, where a poorly timed love potion by the trickster Puck causes their already tangled relationships to become even more confusing. Experience Shakespeare's most spellbinding comedy in this gorgeous outdoor theatre. Opens 20th June.

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To Kill a Mockingbird at Wyndham’s Theatre

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Aaron Sorkin's critically acclaimed stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird returns to the West End. Based on the 1960 coming of age novel by Harper Lee, in which six year old Scout Finch narrates the story of her father Atticus and his attempts to defend a black man falsely accused of rape in a southern town, the story has continued to inspire and fascinate readers and audiences in the decades since it was first written. Richard Coyle reprises his role as Atticus Finch in this raw, unflinching retelling of a beloved story. Opens 25th June.

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For even more theatre inspiration for your summer to-do list, check our our list of all the most exciting theatre shows to watch in London this summer. There's also still time to grab discounted tickets with our Summer Theatre Sale, which is on until 7th June.