New Shows in London

Mischief Theatre's A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is a laugh-out-loud comedy that transforms the beloved holiday classic into a chaotic disaster filled with mishaps and mayhem. With brilliant physical comedy and unexpected twists, it's the perfect festive treat that will have you in stitches from start to finish.

From Jonathan Lynn, the mind behind the political satire sitcom Yes, Minister and its theatrical spin-offs, comes the final chapter chronicling the story of the now ageing former Jim Hacker and Humphrey Appleby. I’m Sorry, Prime Minister comes to the West End in January 2026, opening at the Apollo Theatre.

From StarKid, the team behind A Very Potter Musical, comes a horror-comedy musical about an alien invasion that forces a small town to sing and dance in a real-life musical, to the horror and disbelief of protagonist Paul, the titular guy who doesn't like musicals. Filled with humour, wit, and a whole host of catchy songs that will have you singing along. For the first time, this hilarious musical is coming to the West End with a restaged version directed by Lauren Lopez.

British choreographer Matthew Bourne's dance production tells the story of a small-town Italian-American community whose lives are changed when a handsome, dangerous stranger walks into their diner. With a passionate, high-energy score by Terry Davies and inspired by Bizet's iconic opera, Carmen, The Car Man will sweep you off your feet and into a sizzling American epic.

From Scottish Ballet comes a visually stunning, powerful new ballet in which the dying Queen Elizabeth I is haunted by the ghost of her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots. With choreography and a set that combine classicism and modernity, as well as a jaw-dropping original score, this is a bold and clever take on an iconic piece of British history and two formidable queens.

Choreographer Crystal Pite, and choreographer and commercial dancer Kameron N Saunders come together to bring you a one-of-a-kind evening of performance, which blends multiple forms from dance to spoken word to create an intimate, powerful experience that explores the complexities of human existence, from bereavement to finding your authentic self. Featuring a score performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic, this will be an unforgettable experience for lovers of dance.

Ryan Craig's emotionally stirring, powerful family drama follows a Jewish family ostracised by their community when their lawyer daughter begins investigating war crimes in Gaza while her brother is killed serving with the IDF. Returning for a major revival at the Menier Chocolate Factory, this provocative play tackles themes of family, identity, and tradition, and feels just as resonant today as it did when it was first staged.

Robert Icke directs Sadie Sink (Stranger Things, The Whale) and Noah Jupe (Hamnet, A Quiet Place) in their West End debuts as Romeo and Juliet comes to life at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Shakespeare's timeless story of family feuds and forbidden love will receive a sparkling new adaptation on the London stage in March 2026 in a highly anticipated theatrical experience that will enchant and enthrall audiences and critics alike.

Carrie Cracknell (Sea Walk/A Life, The Grapes of Wrath) makes her Old Vic directorial debut to direct this new revival of Tom Stoppard's classic play. Arcadia 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.

Rarely performed but undoubtedly powerful and relevant even today, Arthur Miller's Broken Glass gets a searing new revival at the Young Vic from Jordan Fein. in 1938 Brooklyn, Jewish Sylvia Gellburg has an unexpected reaction to reading about Nazi atrocities against her people in Germany. As she navigates her strange lower body paralysis, her conversations with her new doctor will throw into sharp relief the cracks in her marriage. Don't miss this bold, thoughtful, and painfully clever play about confronting the horrors of the world outside and within us.

Omar Elerian directs the European premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s witty, surreal tragicomedy set during the Iraq War, featuring a talking tiger, a solid gold toilet, and an unforgettable story about the search for redemption in the wake of violence and trauma.

Alexander Zeldin makes his much anticipated return to London to direct his powerful, uplifting play about a grandmother forced to live in a care home after a fall, where she befriends other elderly people in the same uncertain stage of transition, and learns to appreciate life’s unexpected joys.

Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison star as Henry Irving and Ellen Terry in this new play by acclaimed playwright David Hare and directed by Jeremy Herrin. Grace Pervades transfers to London after a wildly successful run at the Theatre Royal Bath. Don't miss this witty, dramatic historical play about two theatre legends and the resounding impact they had on an industry we all love.

The perfect introductory ballet for children aged three and upwards, the English National Ballet presents a magical, family-friendly version of Cinderella, featuring an enchanted forest and a heroine on a journey to find herself through her love of music and nature. Performed by students of the English National Ballet School Graduate Artists Programme and featuring narration, dance, and music, this is the perfect family outing to get your young ones to fall in love with ballet.

King of Tango German Cornejo and his spectacular dance company return to present a night of authentic Argentine tango and a score that celebrates the legacy of the great tango composer Astor Piazzolla. Ten world class dancers and a live orchestra of musicians and singers come together to spin a story of passion, desire, and drama, told through one of the most irresistible dance forms.

The life and musical journey of musical legend Chaka Khan comes to life in this vibrant, joyful, and moving musical that traces her rise to stardom in all its challenges and triumphs, filled with some of her best-beloved and unforgettable songs.

Dressed in flippers and not much else, comedic star Garry Starr pays tribute to the western literary canon by recreating and performing every Penguin Classics novel ever published. Witness classic works like Moby Dick and The Little Prince as you've never seen them before, in this one-of-a-kind, riotously funny comedy show.

In this collaboration between Irish drama and British theatre, the Abbey Theatre and the National Theatre come together for the revival of the Irish masterpiece about a killer who becomes a folk hero. Starring Irish national treasures like Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke, and Siobhán McSweeney, this darkly comic play comes to the National Theatre this winter.

Choderlos de Laclos's scandalous, provocative French novel about seduction, manipulation, and betrayal comes to the stage in this thrilling adaptation directed by Marianne Elliott. Aidan Turner and Lesley Manville star as the scheming, power-hungry Vicomte de Valmont and Marquise de Merteuil in this darkly witty satire of pre-revolutionary French elite society in all its glamour and social vice.

Cynthia Erivo returns to the West End stage in this one-of-a-kind adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula by Kip Williams: intoxicating, sexy, and utterly outrageous. Erivo plays all 23 roles in this dizzying, electrifying one-woman-show that combines film and cinema in a genre-defying blend, bringing a fresh take on the classic story of the ancient and terrifying vampire who leaves his castle in Transylvania to torment London.

Don't miss the party of the year with Cole Porter's much-loved musical comedy in this sparkling revival directed by Rachel Kavanaugh. A witty, laugh-out-loud that pokes fun at Oyster Bay high society, this musical takes you right into the wedding preparation for the latest nuptials of pretentious socialite Tracy Lord, which quickly descend into chaos with the arrival of her ex-husband. High Society stars Call the Midwife's Helen George and Anything Goes's Felicity Kendal and features many of Porter's classic songs such as 'Just One Of Those Things', 'Let's Misbehave', 'I Love Paris', 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?', and more.

Experience a classic murder mystery on the spot with Murder, She Didn't Write - an ingenious improvised comedy which returns to London. A huge success with audiences during its Edinburgh Festival Fringe, be a part of your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage.

Kate Prince's electrifying, powerful musical about the life and career of feminist activist Sylvia Pankhurst returns to London. Set to a sizzling soundtrack that fuses hip hop, funk, and soul, it chronicles Sylvia's childhood, her complicated relationship with her mother and sister, fellow activists Emmeline and Christrabel, and her struggle to reconcile her pacifism with her activism. Fans of Hamilton will love this bold new musical about revolution and loyalty.

Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s visually stunning and ambitious production of The Sleeping Beauty arrives on the Royal Albert Hall stage for the first time. In this dazzling, bewitching spectacle, witness the classic fairy tale come to life, full of gorgeous sets, costumes, choreography, and a score that will take your breath away.

Emmy award-winner, Golden Globe winner and Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike will star in the world premiere of Inter Alia. Set to be a "searing exploration of modern masculinity and motherhood", this production will reunite the team behind the global phenomenon Prima Facie.

The epic rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that follows Jesus Christ in the days leading up to his crucifixion is one of the biggest cultural sensations in musical theatre. And now, for the first time since 2019, London audiences will be able to re-experience it live in the West End. Tim Sheader directs and Eurovision star Sam Ryder stars in this iconic theatrical phenomenon that blends biblical history with a modern musical, for eleven weeks only at the London Palladium.

For seven weeks only, Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless, iconic musical about the life and times of a very special group of cats will be coming to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre before heading on a UK-wide tour. Don't miss the revival of this magical, memorable musical filled with colourful characters and unforgettable songs, returning to London after a decade.

In January 2026, the English National Ballet will bring a bold reimagining of the classic romantic ballet, Giselle, to the grand stage of the London Coliseum, directed and choreographed by Akram Khan.

Jamie Manton directs Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht’s gripping, beautiful opera about three fugitives in a desert boomtown where dreams come true, told through a rich score that blends opera and jazz in a truly unique cultural and musical experience.  

Places aren't haunted, people are. Witness the horror phenomenon based on Oren Peli's Blumhouse film franchise, now on the stage for the first time. An American couple moves into a haunted house in London, running from their past, and are tormented by terrifying supernatural entities.

La Traviata is one of Verdi's most famous operas, telling the tragic story of the romance between the doomed courtesan Violetta and the romantic Alfredo. Inspired by history, with a timeless story that will leave you in tears, and a powerful, moving score full of the most well-known operatic melodies, this is a must-watch for all opera lovers.

One of Verdi's most famous operas returns to London, in an elegant production by Oliver Mears and conducted by Verdi specialist Mark Elder. Telling the story of the hunchbacked jester Rigoletto, who tries to protect his daughter Gilda from the attentions of his philandering master, the Duke of Mantua, it's a thrilling story of corruption, power, and murder, told through a breath-taking score and a series of complex characters you won't be able to forget.

Witness a timeless story of love and redemption in this dazzling, spectacular production of Puccini's Turandot. Drawing on Chinese and Italian theatrical traditions, this captivating opera about a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor is filled with rich, emotional depths, a breath-taking cultural fusion, and a truly unforgettable score.

Woolf Works pays tribute to the unique artistic spirit of Virginia Woolf through a genre-defying, experimental ballet triptych that recreates stories from three of her novels. Choreographer Wayne McGregor brings these unique stories to life through a series of breath-taking contemporary dance performances.

Richard Jones's critically acclaimed staging of Mussorgsky's epic opera returns to London, conducted by Mark Wigglesworth and starring Bryn Terfel. Capturing a crucial and turbulent moment in Russian history, it chronicles the rise and fall of Tsar Boris Godunov as he confronts vengeful ghosts, his own guilt, and the rise of a usurper who threatens his throne. How far will he go for power?

Peter Wright's production brings to life composer Adolphe Adam's enchanting, tragic ballet about the titular Giselle, who kills herself after learning her lover is promised to another, joining a ghostly army of vengeful, wrathful jilted women. Visually stunning, with a sweeping story of love and betrayal, this haunting, timeless ballet is a quintessential piece of the Romance genre.

The beloved musical comedy featuring puppets and human actors is returning to the West End after two decades. The winner of multiple Tony Awards, with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and a book by Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q has been delighting audiences with its unique concept, catchy songs, and loveable characters since it first premiered in 2006, and now London audiences get to experience this quirky, charming story once again.

Wacky ghosts, madcap hijinks, a haunted house - step into the musical adaptation of Tim Burton's 1988 classic, where goth girl Lydia Deetz moves with her family into a house haunted by a recently deceased couple and the terrifyingly funny poltergeist Beetlejuice, all determined to scare off the newcomers. After a wildly successful Broadway run, Beetlejuice: The Musical arrives to haunt the West End with an unforgettably charming story, eccentric characters, and an irresistible soundtrack.

The hit West End and Broadway musical returns for a UK and Ireland tour in 2026 and 2027, starting at London's New Wimbledon Theatre. Now in its 20th anniversary, the musical tells the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, from the streets of New Jersey to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, filled with their greatest hits. Get ready for an unforgettable soundtrack of 1970s rock n roll and the story of an uplifting rise to fame and stardom.

The much loved and heartwarming story of courageous orphan Annie and her search for family and home returns to the UK in this sparkling revival of the hit Broadway classic. Featuring all the characters you love (and love to hate), like Daddy Warbucks, Miss Hannigan, and of course, Annie herself, and songs you grew up hearing, like 'Tomorrow' and 'It’s the Hard Knock Life', Annie has enchanted generations of audiences for years.

Tina Fey's iconic 2004 film was hugely popular with Broadway audiences and now its here in London! Mean Girls is a fun, high-energy experience that hilarious explores high school drama, friendship and self-identity.

After winning hearts in New York and Las Vegas, the laugh-out loud musical celebrating the popular sitcom, Friends, will come to the UK in an unmissable tour. The show is packed with all your favourite moments, unforgettable quotes, and a new original soundtrack, as it follows Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chander, Joey, and Phoebe through 1990s New York.

Award-winning team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's electrifying, enchanting musical reimagines the story of The Little Mermaid on a Caribbean island, where a young local girl falls in love with an outsider and strikes a dangerous bargain with the gods. After delighting audiences for over thirty years, it's returning to London for a special one-night-only concert featuring a star-studded cast, including Alex Newell reprising their role as Asaka. Filled with unforgettable music, this is a powerful story of love, passion, sacrifice, and community, and a truly unmissable theatrical experience.

The story of Little Women continues with Jo: The Little Women, a semi-staged concert with a star-studded cast that tells the story of Jo March, the fearless heroine of Louisa May Alcott's beloved coming-of-age novel as she navigates grief and pursues her dreams as a writer. Directed by JoAnn M Hunter and featuring a timeless score by Dan Redfield, Jo: The Little Women will have its world premiere at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in an unmissable musical experience.

Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] returns with more improvisation, comedic chaos, and a delightfully unique premise, where each performance sees a new celebrity step into the lead role with no rehearsing whatsoever. This year, step into the Wild West, a world of cowboys, sheriffs, and lost gold, and sing along with a company of actor-musicians and a live saloon pianist as you watch a talented actor find their way through the story blind.

David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori's Tony Award-winning new and original musical tells the story of Kimberly, whose rare disease causes her to age at four times the normal rate. This funny, heartwarming story of a teenage girl who looks like a seventy-year-old woman has delighted and enchanted Broadway audiences with its unique story and unforgettable soundtrack, and now it's transferring to London. Don't miss this quirky coming of age story with a twist.

After 30 years, Tom Stoppard's witty, satirical play about how art can overcome cultural barriers is returning to London in this sparkling new revival starring Felicity Kendal, who originated the role of free-spirited poet Flora Crewe and now returns to play Mrs Swan. Jonathan Kent (House of Games, Double Feature, The Forest) directs this revival of one of Stoppard's most rarely performed plays, a story about passion, empire, and memory.

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.

Tilda Swinton (We Need to Talk About Kevin) returns to a career-defining role after over 30 years, in German dramatist Manfred Karge's powerful story of resilience and survival during wartime. Directed by Stephen Unwin (The Conquest of the South Pole), Man to Man tells the story of Ella Gericke, who adopts her late husband's identity in order to get by in 1930s Germany.

Young rising star playwright Leo Simpe-Asante's clever and confident absurdist comedy will open at the Royal Court Theatre as a curtain raiser to a searing revival of Samuel Beckett's Krapp's Last Tape, starring Gary Oldman (Slow Horses), which returns to the Royal Court after almost seventy years. Don't miss an evening of scintillating theatre that combines a bold new voice with a classic.

Kimberly Belflower's bitingly funny and urgent revisionist take on Arthur Miller's The Crucible follows five high school girls as they study the classic play and navigate sexual politics and gender inequalities in small-town Georgia. After a sold-out Broadway run, this witty play about feminine rage is making its way over to the Royal Court Theatre to bring the Salem Witch Trials to the modern age.

Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Guards at the Taj) brings his signature wit and absurdist comedy to this darkly funny play about the events leading up to World War I. three unlikely assassins are charged with murdering Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and cementing their place in history, in this disarmingly comedic story about the unlikely heroes and villains in history.

‘I love London Society! It is entirely composed now of beautiful idiots and brilliant lunatics.' So says the complicated hero of Oscar Wilde's darkly witty and scathing social satire about London high society, in which Sir Robert Chiltern finds his perfect life threatened when the devious Mrs Cheveley threatens to wreck his reputation with political scandal and blackmail. Don't miss this bold new adaptation of Wilde's outrageously funny and clever play by the Lyric's Associate Director Nicholai La Barrie.

Family, legacy, and growing pains collide in this painful but funny play by Ben Ockrent and directed by Michael Longhurst, where four siblings gather at the home of their late mother to divide up her possessions, and instead stumble on a shocking secret.this raw, powerful play interrogates legacies and complicated relationships in a masterful feat of storytelling that you won't want to miss.

Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada looks back on his memories growing up in Jenin as he explores the true story of the Horse of Jenin, a sculpture built in the aftermath of an invasion that was torn down and stolen by Israeli forces. This one-man-show, written and performed by Shehada, blends storytelling, mask, and stand-up to create a stirring ode to resistance, imagination, and hope, in a theatrical experience packed with humour and heart.

Matthew Warchus and Stephen Beresford bring to life the remarkable true story of a group of gay and lesbian activists who allied themselves with miners during the strikes of 1984. Fierce, funny, and moving, Pride tells the story of two threatened communities who came together during a powerful moment in British and queer history, told through a score of original songs inspired by protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and the Welsh choral tradition.

Terence Rattigan's provocative, dramatic portrait of a father and son's complicated relationship during the height of the Great Depression returns in a thrilling revival at the National Theatre. Ben Daniels and Laurie Kynaston star as Gregor and Basil Antonescu in this heart-racing story of corruption, greed, and ambition in 1930s New York.

The Authenticator reunites writer Winsome Pinnock and director Miranda Cromwell, the dream team behind Rockets and Blue Lights, with a gothic psychological thriller about an artist who inherits her family's stately home and enlists the help of an academic and her mentor to uncover its hidden secrets. This powerful, chilling story about the secrets that haunt us features a brilliantly talented cast including Rakie Ayola, Sylvestra Le Touzel, and Cherrelle Skeete.

Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves star as Alfie and Julie, a couple in their sixties reaching the end of the road with their relationship. Directed by Rachel O'Riordan, End is the final play in a hauntingly poignant trilogy about love, relationships, and loneliness, written by master storyteller David Eldridge.

Fresh from Edinburgh fringe, Unfortunate makes its London debut with this sassy, salacious, and campy retelling of The Little Mermaid told through the perspective Ariel's outlandish, over the top nemesis, the sea witch Ursula. Directed by Robyn Grant, this hilarious parody musical is filled with pop songs, innuendos, and plenty of glitter.

Anton Chekhov's thrilling, keenly observant, and clever comic drama has enchanted audiences and thrilled critics for generations. In this bold new adaptation by Simon Stone (The Lady From the Sea), the story of Nikolai Ivanov, an unhappy government official searching for an escape from the humdrum of a midlife crisis is retold in a modern setting. Chris Pine makes his London stage debut as one of Chekhov's most complicated heroes.

Into the Woods masterfully weaves classic fairy tales into a rich, thought-provoking story. With Sondheim’s stunning score and a darkly humorous yet heartfelt narrative, it'll be the first major revival of the production in London for over nine years!

The Pulitzer Prize nominated play by Tony and Emmy Award nominee Moisés Kaufman and Emmy nominee Amanda Gronich is coming to London for its UK premiere at Stratford East. Based on the incredible true story of a mysterious album of Nazi-era photographs that sparked an investigation and mass debate at the Holocaust Memorial Museum, this powerful, intelligent play explores the complexities of ethics and complicity, and includes a series of free talks for audience members to learn more.

Dav Pilkey's beloved children's book series comes to the stage in the musical adaptation of Dog Man, the story of a half-man half-dog police officer conjured up from the minds of budding comic book artists George and Harold. Follow Dog Man as he solves crimes, fights villains, and does his best not to chew on the furniture, in this joyful, funny, and heartwarming musical by Kevin Del Aguila and Brad Alexander.

Kadimah Yiddish Theatre's acclaimed and celebrated production of Yentl reimagines Isaac Bashevis Singer's story of a young woman who defies Orthodox law by disguising herself as a man to study Jewish theology. Transferring to London's Marylebone Theatre, Yentl is an urgent, intimate exploration of gender, faith, and tradition, and a powerful celebration of Yiddish culture.

This bold new musical is based on the true story of Malawian inventor William Kamkwamba, who built a windmill in his village to combat a drought, using only library books and spare parts. Chiwetel Ejiofor, who first brought the story to life for the screen, returns as Creative Associate and Lynette Linton directs, with a book by Richy Hughes and music and lyrics by Tim Sutton. Don't miss this inspiring story about overcoming the odds to bring hope for tomorrow.

Three women, separated by space and time: a 17th century minister's wife in Scotland, an 18th century Irish teenager, and a queer woman in present-day America. Told through a gorgeous, stirring blend of folk music and modern original songs performed by an all-female band, this powerful, emotionally resonant musical makes its London premiere with an unmissable 8-week run in 2026.

Becky Hope-Palmer and Robin Hiley's bold new play intertwines the history of Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin with a modern story about a doctor whose childhood sweetheart is suffering from an antimicrobial resistance infection. This searing commentary on modern medicine and the flaws in the healthcare system is set to a soundtrack of original songs and features real-life healthcare workers in its chorus. It will have its London premiere at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant in 2026.

In this electrifying new musical directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next To Normal, Rent), the story of legendary couple F Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald is brought to life through the eyes of their adult daughter, Scottie. This passionate, moving story of endless parties, a turbulent marriage, and literary genius features a book by Mona Mansour (The Vagrant Trilogy) and music and lyrics by Hannah Corneau (Wicked, Renascence). See the Fitzgeralds as you've never seen them before at the Southwark Playhouse Borough in 2026.