New Shows May

New London theatre shows opening in May 2023 in London

May is a big month in the West End, and here’s our guide to what new shows are opening in May 2023 in London.

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Note: Date information for guidance only, check the show's booking calendar for details.

The Rocky Horror Show
Peacock Theatre
Starts: 3 May 2023

The Rocky Horror Show is back in London, at the Peacock Theatre

Aspects of Love
Lyric Theatre
Starts: 12 May 2023

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Aspects of Love starring Michael Ball at the Lyric Theatre in London

Mrs Doubtfire
Mrs Doubtfire The Musical
Shaftesbury Theatre
Starts: 12 May 2023

Smash-hit Broadway musical Mrs Doubtfire The Musical comes to London's Shaftesbury Theatre starring Gabriel Vick

Groundhog Day
The Old Vic
Starts: 20 May 2023

Tim Minchin's Groundhog Day The Musical returns to The Old Vic in London starring Andy Karl

The Simon And Garfunkel Story
Lyric Theatre
Starts: 22 May 2023

The Simon And Garfunkel Story returns to London's West End in May 2023

Rose
Ambassadors Theatre
Starts: 23 May 2023

Maureen Lipman stars in Martin Sherman’s acclaimed play Rose at the Ambassadors Theatre

Patriots
Noel Coward Theatre
Starts: 26 May 2023

Tom Hollander stars in the West End premiere of Patriots by The Crown's Peter Morgan



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