New Shows in London

William Nicholson's heartbreaking drama returns to the stage, with this story of love, grief, and faith, coming to the Aldwych Theatre in 2026. It stars Hugh Bonneville (Paddington, Downton Abbey) in the role of author and academic C S Lewis, as his blossoming romance with American poet Joy Davidman turns into a tragic exploration of how to persevere after a loss.

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.

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.

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.

The beloved British musical comes home after strutting its way across the UK on a sell-out tour in 2025! Starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe and featuring music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this story of the unlikely team-up between a shoemaker and a drag queen is sure to leave a smile on your face.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Written by Anna Jordan and produced by Frantic Assembly, Lost Atoms tells the story of ex-lovers Robbie (Joe Layton) and Jess (Hannah Sinclair Robinson) as they explore all of the could-have-beens of their relationship. Interrogating all the ways a relationship can succeed and fail, and how our memories can play tricks on us, this tragic and witty play with take you on a powerful and emotional journey.

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. Cyrano de Bergerac opened to critical acclaim in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2025 and now London audiences will have the chance to experience the romance, tragedy, and hilarity of this lyrical story of love, lies, and longing when it arrives at the Noel Coward Theatre this summer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ava Pickett's debut play returns after delighting audiences and critics at the Almeida Theatre in summer 2025. Bold, clever, funny, and dark, it retells the story of the execution of Anne Boleyn, through the eyes of three ordinary women in Essex, each with her own domestic troubles and difficult choices to make. With a searing commentary on misogyny and female solidarity, 1536 is an unmissable theatrical experience.

The greatest hits of opera in one night; this is a show for everybody – from opera buffs to those who don’t know their Aida’s from their arias.

Maxim Gorky's 1904 play paints a scathing portrait of the Russian elite one summer before the revolution upends their lives forever. Witty, satirical, and razor-sharp, this modern classic has been adapted for the present day in a sparkling revival directed by Robert Hastie for the National Theatre.

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.

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.

George Brant's powerful, heartwarming tribute to an iconic piece of musical history stars Beverly Knight and Ntombizodwa Ndlovu as gospel and blues duo Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight. Directed by Monique Touko, this joyful play, packed with some of the most unforgettable songs of the genre, returns to London after a wildly successful tour.

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.

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.

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.

Step into the bustling, lively neighbourhood of Harlem, where the women of the community gather at Jaja's braiding saloon to have their hair done and share laughter and dreams with the whip-smart, fiercely strong stylists who work there. Written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Monique Touko, this clever, funny, and heartwarming play is a celebration of chasing your dreams in a beautiful, diverse, and deeply challenging city while finding solace and strength in community.

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.

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.

Perfect for children aged three and upwards, Midnight in the Toyshop is a whimsical, enchanting musical adventure, filled with catchy songs, energetic dance routines, and joyful storyline. Join Belle Ballerina, Rebel Racer, and Grumble the Dinosaur as they go on a quest to save their beloved toyshop from an evil tech entrepreneur who plans to replace toys with AI. the perfect Easter treat for the whole family.

Witness the works of Wayne McGregor, one of the leading trailblazers in the world of modern dance, with this mixed programme that celebrates his creativity, imagination, and passion for ballet. From Yugen, inspired by American composer Bernstein, to Untitled, 2023, a collaboration with minimalist artist Carmen Herrera, to the premiere of a brand new ballet by McGregor, these performances will inspire and enchant ballet lovers and newcomers alike.

‘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.

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.

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.

Rebecca Lucy Taylor stars in this revival of David Hare's defiant, powerful play about rock 'n' roll and counterculture in the 1970s as a struggling band fights to preserve their fame and reputation. Taylor plays the washed-up and disillusioned rock star Maggie Frisby in a performance that will enchant and ensnare audiences in this poignant, stirring story about love for music and the perils of fame.

Frederick Ashton’s joyful ballet is a love letter to the countryside, a light-hearted pastoral tale about a battle of wills between Lise and her mother over the question of marrying for love or for money. This whimsical, humourous ballet features dancing chickens, a dizzying ribbon dance, clog-dancing and an adorable Shetland pony, making it a comic masterpiece that will leave you smiling long after you've left the theatre.

Step into the dreamy, wooden, candlelit space of the Sam Wanamaker Theatre, where for the first time Shakespeare’s Globe and Headlong bring to the stage this magical, chaotic story of tricksy fairies and confused lovers.

Written by Noel Coward and reimagined by Bill Rosenfield, The Rat Trap is the story of the turbulent marriage between two brilliant but egotistical creative minds.

Don't miss the electrifying Dirty Dancing musical coming to the new Capital Theatre in London in 2026, where the iconic story of Baby and Johnny comes to life like never before. With breathtaking choreography, unforgettable hits like "(I've Had) The Time of My Life," and a fresh take on the classic tale, this production promises an experience that will leave you on your feet.

This tender, heartwarming love story about second chances follows Hema and Liaquat, two South Asian elders who connect over their very different philosophies on life, health, and dessert. Written by Karim Khan (Brown Boys Swim) and directed by Natasha Kathi-Chandra, Sweetmeats is a new and original play about falling in love later in life and rediscovering life's sweetness, told with heart, humour, and charm.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Laurent Pelly's larger-than-life production returns with Donizetti's heartwarming comic opera about a tomboy raised by an unconventional military family as she searches for her happily ever after. Packed with catchy, military-style tunes, this witty, laugh-out-loud bel canto opera conducted by Yves Abel will sweep you away into a light-hearted adventure in the Tyrolean alps.

Puccini's classic opera returns to the stage with this heartbreaking and heartwarming story of love, friendship, and loss in Paris at Christmastime. Richard Jones bring to life one of the most enduring, popular, and influential operas in the world, filled with beloved characters and a rich, evocative score. A perfect first opera for newcomers and a cherished favourite of long-time opera lovers.

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 sea witch from The Little Mermaid is one of the most memorable fairy tale characters… But who was she before she became the villain in Ariel's story? Meet Evie, an outcast witch who is pulled into a world of mermaids and magic and forced to reckon with the darkest parts of herself. Coming soon to the UK, this new musical is full of breath-taking songs, characters you'll fall in love with, and a dreamy underwater aesthetic that will leave you enchanted.

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.

Directed by Anna Ledwich and written by Alexi Kaye Campbell, Bird Grove is the story of Mary Ann Evans, who will one day become the great British novelist George Eliot. Set in 1841, Mary Ann and her father clash over her marriage prospects, her dream of becoming an author, and her increasingly progressive ideas on self-determination and freedom. Don't miss this witty, moving, and clever portrait of a great writer on the cusp of adulthood, and a story about finding your voice while reconciling familial bonds and differences.

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.

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.

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.

Don't miss the UK premiere of Chadwick Boseman's lyrical epic, in which a young woman grieves the death of her fiance at the hands of police brutality. Inspired by a true story, this powerful play combines Shakespearean lyricism with hip-hop in a truly one-of-a-kind theatrical experience directed by Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu in his Globe directorial debut.

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.

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.

Sink into the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's magical summer season with Atri Banerjee's blissful, dreamy production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, 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 London's most beautiful theatre.

Deborah Warner's (Billy Budd, Wozzeck) stunning contemporary staging of Benjamin Britten's bleak, harrowing opera returns to the Royal Opera with the story of Peter Grimes, a fisherman driven to madness after the death of his apprentice causes his community to turn against him. Opera lovers will be thrilled and moved by this psychologically complex, atmospheric story of alienation and exile, set to a powerful score.

Kenneth MacMillan's psychologically thrilling 1978 ballet reimagines the story of a real-life scandal in the Austro-Hungarian court, where the death-obsessed Crown Prince Rudolph begins a clandestine affair with the beautiful, morbid Baroness Mary Vetsera, leading to a devastating murder-suicide. Dark desires, family secrets, and political intrigue come together in this searing exploration of the darkest parts of the human psyche.

Richard Jones's stunning new staging of Vicenzo Bellini's last ever opera will sweep you away into the tragic love story of Elvira, a Puritan, and Arturo, a Royalist, whose wedding day spirals into tragedy in the wake of misunderstandings, madness, and treason, leading to the ultimate test of faith. This emotionally profound and ethereally composed opera stars Lisette Oropesa stars as the devoted Elvira and Francesco Demuro as the courageous Arturo.

This landmark event brings the groundbreaking work of Sol Leon and Paul Lightfoot to new audiences with this Royal Ballet premiere. This mixed programme by the critically acclaimed Spanish/British contemporary choreographic duo presents two parallel performances that explore isolation, relationships, and a love for dance, through a blend of fluid, stirring choreography and stories of yearning and passion.

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.

Step into the Globe's highly anticipated 2026 summer season with a classic Shakespearean comedy, in which young lovers Rosalind and Orlando navigate romance while hiding out in the Forest of Arden. Featuring mistaken identity, disguises, and live music, Sean Holmes and Charlie Josephine team up to bring this light-hearted and euphoric story of love, lust, and revelry to life in the gorgeous open-air Globe Theatre.

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.

Winner of the Women's Prize for Playwriting 2022, Karis Kelly's powerful, riveting play about generational trauma and dysfunctional families makes its London debut after wowing audiences at Edinburgh Fringe. Four generations of Northern Irish women reunite at a 90th birthday party haunted by the ghosts of the past in this darkly funny, deeply moving, and clever story.

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.

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.

Perfect for children aged three and upwards, this family friendly stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book takes you deep into the jungle, where the greedy and vicious Enormous Crocodile is on the hunt for children to eat. Only the clever, brave animals of the jungle can stop him through teamwork and courage. Filled with catchy songs and jaw-dropping puppetry, this is the perfect summer experience for the whole family to enjoy.

Written by Bush Writers' Group alum Kit Withington (As We Face The Sun) and directed by Bush Theatre Associate Director Katie Greenall, Heart Wall is the story of a family falling apart in their grief, told through the perspective of a daughter trying desperately to move on, even as hidden secrets come to the surface. Don't miss this heartrending and clever exploration of grief and family.

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.

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.

The award-winning ThickSkin Theatre teams up with Bruntwood Prize winner Tim Foley to bring you a spine-tingling, dread-inducing horror play that’s equal parts ghost story and psychological thriller. An out-of-work actor picks up a job playing a ghost at a countryside manor, but something sinister begins following his footsteps. Prepare for dark humour, plot twists, and terrifying stage magic.

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.

Sandra Oh will star 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.

Step into the dazzling world of Belle Epoque Paris and witness the story of the great Impressionist painter Claude Monet. This brand-new musical written by Carmel Owen and directed by Christian Durham reimagines Monet's attempts to paint his most famous work, The Water Lillies, in 1916. Struggling with creative block, Monet looks back on his early days as a young artist for inspiration. Jeff Shankley and Dean John-Wilson play Monet at different points in his life in this dramatic, emotional, and utterly moving tribute to one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.

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.

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.

Based on the true story of Irish Gaiety Girl turned Marchioness Rosie Boote, Rosie the Musical is coming to the stage after over a decade in development, starring Lucy Thomas in the lead role. Witness Rosie’s rise to stardom in the West End and her deeply scandalous marriage in this story of passion and scandal, coming to the Adelphi Theatre for one night only in a special, semi-staged gala performance.

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.

A new Sherlock Holmes mystery comes to the Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre, from writer Joel Horwood and director Sean Holmes. Step into Victorian London and experience a thrilling mystery filled with deadly, high-stakes chases and shocking twists, as Holmes and Watson go against the clock to unveil the mastermind behind a deadly conspiracy. Lovers of Sherlock Holmes and the detective genre will fall in love with this brand new original story in the Sherlock Holmes canon.

Following sold-out runs at the Unicorn Theatre, Unicorn Associate Director Robin Belfield brings the enchanting Anansi the Spider to the beautiful Regent's Park Open Air Theatre. Step into a world where animals can talk and walk on two legs, and follow the mischievous trickster Anansi, as he outwits stronger foes with his tricks and scheming. With jaw-dropping puppetry and family-friendly thrills, this is the perfect summertime theatrical treat for the whole family, with a powerful celebration of West African and Caribbean mythology and folklore.

Vivaldi's most recognisable and famous four-violin concert about the changing of the seasons gets an electrifying new imagining by Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Associate Artistic Director Tinuke Craig. In this modernised retelling, three friends experience life in the big city as the seasons change around them, expressed through gorgeously choreographed modern dance. Lovers of Vivaldi's original work will fall in love with this clever, thought-provoking re-imagining of a classic piece of music.

Richard Jones's energetic, sophisticated staging of Camille Saint-Saëns's grand opera, in this biblical epic that retells the story of the love affair between the superhumanly strong Samson and the Philistine temptress Dalila. Alexander Soddy conducts this harrowing story of temptation, betrayal, and a trial of faith, set to an instantly recognisable and powerful score that will enthrall both seasoned opera lovers and newcomers.

Miss Saigon returns to the Prince Edward Theatre over a decade after it last played in London. Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg's epic musical immerses audiences into the last days of the Vietnam War, with the story of a doomed romance between American marine Chris and Vietnamese prostitute Kim, in a harrowing exploration of the horrors of wartime. Filled with unforgettable songs like 'The Heat is On in Saigon' and 'The Movie in My Mind', this sweeping, powerful historical musical has been enchanting audiences for over three decades.

Black Panther star Letitia Wright will star in the UK premiere of Tracey Scott-Wilson’s The Story, a smart and slick newsroom drama about an ambitious young reporter’s investigation of a murder of a white teacher in a black neighbourhood. Clint Dyer (Othello, Death of England) directs this thrilling mystery play about the elusive nature of the truth, which offers a raw look at the relationship between race and media.

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.

As part of its highly anticipated summer season, Shakespeare's Globe will be tackling the great German playwright Bertolt Brecht for the first time, with a staging of his harrowing anti-war masterpiece directed by Elle While. Michelle Terry stars as Mother Courage, a war profiteer who will do whatever it takes to protect her children, in this dark, urgent play that explores the realities of war, capitalism, and complicity, and which feels just as relevant today as it did when it was first written.

Don't miss a rare opportunity to catch one of Shakespeare's least performed comedies, in which a group of men who have sworn off women are tempted by the arrival of a group of women in Navarre, leading to a battle of wits and desires, and a story filled with wordplay and poetry. Indiana Lown-Collins brings this rarely staged play to life through energetic flamenco dance, inviting you to join a celebration of fiery romantic tension and joyous revelry this summer.

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.

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.

The first feature film produced in Jamaica is coming to the stage. Suzan-Lori Parks adapts Perry Henzell's 1972 cult classic, in which aspiring musician Ivan arrives in Kingston seeking to become a superstar, only to be pulled into the criminal underworld as his fame grows and he begins to see the cracks in the system. Fall in love with this classic story all over again, set to a soundtrack of iconic reggae hits by Jimmy Cliff.

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.

Globe Director of Education Lucy Cuthbertson and Splendid Productions' Kerry Frampton and Ben Hales team up for a brand new original play for the Globe Theatre's magical summer season. Perfect for the whole family, it follows a boy named Cass, who invents a rich imaginary world of adventuring and heroism, inspired by his grandmother's love for Shakespeare. Don't miss this whimsical and heartwarming celebration of the joy of storytelling.

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.