July has been a bumper month of announcements and exciting developments in the West End and we’re wrapping it all up for you! Here’s our look at the best news, reviews, and audience favourites in our ‘This Month in the West End’ feature.
The most talked about theatre news in July 2025
Kinky Boots to play at the London Coliseum in 2026
Johannes Radebe for Kinky Boots. Photo by Charlie Flint.
Following a sold-out UK and Ireland tour, which concluded this month, Kinky Boots has already announced its plans to strut into the West End next year. Starring Strictly Come Dancing professional Johannes Radebe, he’ll return to the role of Lola for the run at the London Coliseum. Celebrate a show about acceptance, identity and embracing change and grab your tickets immediately!
West End premiere announced for PARANORMAL ACTIVITY
Artwork for Paranormal Activity.
If you love experiencing something a little spooky, then be prepared for the critically acclaimed stage adaptation of Paranormal Activity. After an electrifying debut at Leeds Playhouse last summer, the new production will open at the Ambassadors Theatre, inspired by the films of the same name. Performances will begin on 5 December.
Heartstopper’s Joe Locke to make West End debut in CLARKSTON
Artwork for Clarkston (Photography by Emilio Madrid. Concept Creative by Feast)
Heartstopper fans will be delighted by the news this month that Joe Locke will be making his West End debut this Autumn in an exciting original play by Samuel D Hunter. Locke will star alongside Sophie Melville and Ruaridh Mollica in the play at the Trafalgar Theatre from October.
STEREOPHONIC extends West End run
The Cast of Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre - photo by Marc Brenner
There’s more time to experience the ‘theatrical brilliance’ of Stereophonic with the 13-time Tony Award-nominated play extending its run through to November, thanks to its popularity with London audiences! Stereophonic thrusts audiences into an electric atmosphere as you get close to an up-and-coming rock band as they record the album that could propel them to superstardom.
MJ THE MUSICAL announces West End closure
The cast of MJ The Musical. Photo by Matthew Murphy
Unfortunately, July brought with it some sad news. Opening just last year and after winning the Olivier Award for Best Choreography earlier this year, MJ The Musical has revealed it will be departing from the West End early next year. Featuring over 25 of Michael Jackson’s most iconic hits, MJ The Musical will play its final performance at the Prince Edward Theatre on 28 February 2026.
What London shows are closing in August 2025
As a new month begins, we sadly say goodbye to a few standout productions across London. Imelda Staunton and her daughter Bessie Carter will conclude their performances in a new production of George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs Warren’s Profession. It’s your last chance to see Conor McPherson’s Girl From the North Country at the Old Vic and Four Play, a revival of Jake Brunger’s comedy at King’s Head Theatre. Catch these unforgettable doses of escapism before it's too late!
What London shows are opening in August 2025
There is an electric array of shows opening in London during the month of August. Some of our favourites coming up include Liz Duffy Adam’s new play, Born With Teeth, starring Edward Bluemel and Ncuti Gatwa. More new additions to the theatre scene are the debuts of The Producers and Brigadoon which will bring some beloved shows back to London for the first time in years! That’s not all though, read our guide to the ‘10 New London Theatre Shows in August 2025’.
What we reviewed in July
EVITA at London Palladium
Rachel Zegler (Eva Perón) & cast of Evita. Credit - Marc Brenner.
Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s political commentary on the rise and fall of the enigmatic woman of Argentine politics known universally as Evita, and her comparatively uncharismatic husband, General Juan Peron, is the stuff of musical theatre legend. Back again after 30 years, starring Rachel Zegler, this is a raucous, high-energy, slick and intense concert depiction of a woman from more sedate times.
GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY at The Old Vic
Justina Kehinde (Marianne Laine), Nichola MacEvilly (Ensemble), Frankie hart (Ensemble) and Rebecca Thornhill (Mrs Burke) in Girl from the North Country at The Old Vic (2025). Photo by Manuel Harlan.
Girl from the North Country already has something of a pedigree, having garnered multiple awards and critical success since its first outing in 2017. So does the production still have something worthwhile to say to a London audience, or does it merely serve as a commercial filler for The Old Vic? The answer, is almost certainly a little of both.
Read our review of Girl from the North Country
TILL THE STARS COME DOWN at Theatre Royal Haymarket
The cast of 'Til the Stars Come Down. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
Beth Steel's caustic family drama has a whole host of unexpected skeletons in its closet, and the excellent cast which includes many from last year’s National Theatre run, remain hell-bent on airing them.
Read our review of Till the Stars Come Down
July’s Best-Selling Shows in London
We are thrilled to announce our 5 best selling shows in May. This month our customers have been snapping up tickets to see some great theatre including Till The Stars Come Down, Choir of Man, Just For One Day, Les Miserables and Giant.
We'll see you next month for another roundup, whilst you are here, why not read our post on 'The Best Theatre Shows for Date Night in London'.
