Autumn is on the horizon. With the night’s drawing in and the air becoming more crisp, there are so many unmissable shows in the West End to experience. Whether you are looking for a showstopping musical like The Phantom of the Opera which has captivated audiences for decades or want to experience a new production like Othello we’ve compiled a list of the very best theatre to see in London this Autumn.
Othello, Theatre Royal Haymarket
Othello at Theatre Royal Haymarket press image.
As one of the most iconic tragedies written by Shakespeare, Othello takes centre stage in the West End this October with a thrilling new revival directed by Tom Morris. Featuring an outstanding cast led by David Harewood, Toby Jones, and Caitlin FitzGerald, this production breathes new life into the gripping story of love, jealousy, and betrayal. Head over to the Theatre Royal Haymarket to see it for yourself!
The Importance of Being Earnest, Noel Coward Theatre
Olly Alexander for The Importance of Being Earnest.
Inject your autumn with timeless humour at the Noel Coward Theatre for Max Webster’s vibrantly brilliant adaptation of The Importance of Being Earnest. Starring Olly Alexander and Stephen Fry amongst an electric cast, Oscar Wilde’s beloved comedy of mistaken identities and double lives bursts onto the stage with vibrant humour and irresistible charm.
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Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Phoenix Theatre
Louis Healy in Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Photo by Manuel Harlan
Nothing says autumn more than Stranger Things, the hit Netflix series, which will release its final season this year. The spine-tingling stage prequel is the perfect way to prepare for the new series, transporting audiences to 1959, where the world turned upside down for the first time. Experience supernatural thrills with heart-stopping drama with this award-winning production.
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The Producers, Garrick Theatre
Andy Nyman (Max Bialystock) and Marc Antolin (Leo Bloom) in The Producers. Photo by Manuel Harlan
More laughter can be enjoyed up the road at Garrick Theatre with the long-awaited London revival of The Producers this fall. Playing in the West End for the first time since 2006, Mel Brooks’ signature humour comes to life in this musical about a struggling Broadway producer and a shy accountant who attempt to become wealthy by putting on the worst show ever. However, their plan hilariously backfires when the show unexpectedly becomes a hit.
Born With Teeth, Wyndham’s Theatre
Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel in Born With Teeth. Photo by Johan Persson.
Born With Teeth delves audiences into a stark new reimagining of the relationship between the two literacy giants, William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe. Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel star in Liz Duffy Adam’s Thrilling tale of wordplay that the Financial Times has hailed as ‘A firecracker of a new play’. Experience 90 minutes of an exhilarating theatrical show in the West End this fall.
Clarkston, Trafalgar Theatre
Artwork for Clarkston (Photography by Emilio Madrid. Concept Creative by Feast)
If you enjoyed the beloved Netflix series Heartstopper, then you can see Joe Locke make his West End debut this season in Clarkston, an exciting new original play by Samuel D Hunter. Billed as a heartfelt, clever story, follows two lonely young men who form an unlikely connection in the Costco of a small American town. Clarkston is an exciting new addition to the West End. We know it will be a sure-fire hit!
The Hunger Games on Stage, Troubadour Canary Wharf
Artwork of The Hunger Games at Troubadour Canary Wharf
Based on Suzanne Collins’ best-selling novels and the blockbuster Lionsgate films, The Hunger Games arrives in London this season in an epic new stage adaptation. Audiences will be transported deep into the world of Panem, where Katniss Everdeen’s fight for survival sparks a rebellion that will change everything. Staged in a brand-new, purpose-built theatre in Canary Wharf, this production is set to be one of the most talked-about theatrical events of the year.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Ambassadors Theatre
The cast of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. Photo by Marc Brenner
Nothing screams cosy vibes than that trip to see the delightful The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The British musical, which closes in October, is an Oliver Award-winning musical that shares a timeless tale of love that defies all odds. Shared by a gorgeous cast of actor-musicians, this show will capture your heart this fall.
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The Phantom of the Opera, His Majesty’s Theatre
Dean Chisnall as The Phantom and Lily Kerhoas as Christine. in The Phantom of the Opera. Photo by Johan Persson
Be swept away this season with The Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical which has been captivating audiences across the globe for decades! You’ll be transfixed by the combination of timeless melodies, breathtaking set design, and the haunting love story. It’s the perfect show to enjoy as the nights draw in!
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The Woman in Black, Alexandra Palace
Artwork for The Woman in Black.
This season always cries out for a touch of spine-tingling suspense and there’s no better way to get your dose of that than with the return of The Woman in Black to London this October. Based on Susan Hill’s chilling 1983 novel, this show promises to be the perfect blend of theatre and fright for audiences in October.
If you’re after some more theatrical tips this season, we have a guide on booking your theatre tickets to ensure the best of trips to the West End this autumn.
