New London Theatre opening in 2023

A look at all of the new shows opening in London’s West End theatre in 2023.

News is coming in fast as to what brand new shows, and new productions, will open in the West End during 2023.

Expect some big name musicals – including Broadway transfers and home-grown talent; exciting drama, new comedies, and some breathtaking entertainment shows.

Musicals include Dirty Dancing, returning to the Dominion Theatre for a limited season; and a brand new production of classic musical Guys & Dolls directed by Nicholas Hytner at the Bridge Theatre.

We will continue to add to this list as more shows start booking, so check back regularly.

Sherlock: The Official Live Game

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Starts: 1 Feb 2023

Sherlock: The Official Live Game is a thrilling immersive, private escape room experience for 4-6 players.

Guys & Dolls

Bridge Theatre

Starts: 3 Mar 2023

A stunning new revival of Broadway classic Guys and Dolls staged as immersive theatre, at the Bridge Theatre in London

★ Save up to 47%

Guys & Dolls - Immersive/Standing

Bridge Theatre

Starts: 3 Mar 2023

A stunning new revival of Broadway classic Guys and Dolls staged as immersive theatre, at the Bridge Theatre in London

★ Save up to 47%

Operation Mincemeat

Fortune Theatre

Starts: 29 Mar 2023

The hilarious comedy musical Operation Mincemeat now playing in the West End

Horrible Histories Live Onboard! Terrible Thames

Tower Bridge Quay

Starts: 1 Apr 2023

Horrible Histories proudly presents a brand-new brilliant show and Thames river cruise all in one: Horrible Histories Live Onboard! Terrible Thames

Open Air Theatre

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Starts: 10 May 2023

Book now for the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's new season of plays and musicals - all in the beautiful setting of Regent's Park in London

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

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Cambridge Theatre

Starts: 22 May 2023

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical - a new performance every night.

Grease

Dominion Theatre

Starts: 2 Jun 2023

The smash-hit musical - Grease is the one that you want! Now starring Louise Redknapp

★ Save up to 39%

Crazy For You

Gillian Lynne Theatre

Starts: 24 Jun 2023

The smash-hit revival of Crazy For You comes to the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London starring Charlie Stemp

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Dr Semmelweis

Harold Pinter Theatre

Starts: 29 Jun 2023

Mark Rylance stars in the West End premiere of Dr Semmelweis at the Harold Pinter Theatre

★ Pay no fees

Shrek The Musical - UK Tour

Starts: 21 Jul 2023

Book tickets to see Shrek The Musical on its major new tour of the UK and Ireland.

Macbeth

Shakespeare's Globe

Starts: 21 Jul 2023

One couple’s ruthless quest for power turns nature upside down in Shakespeare’s epic tragedy of Macbeth at the Globe Theatre this Summer.

Tony N' Tina's Wedding

Wonderville

Starts: 22 Jul 2023

Tony N' Tina's Wedding is a fabulous night out in the West End, as the long-running off-Broadway show comes to London

La Cage aux Folles

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Starts: 29 Jul 2023

The Regent's Park Open Air Theatre presents a glorious new revival of classic musical La Cage aux Folles.

The Effect

National Theatre - Lyttelton Theatre

Starts: 1 Aug 2023

A major new revival of acclaimed play The Effect by Lucy Prebble (Succession) is coming to the National Theatre starring Paapa Essiedu and Taylor Russell.

Dumbledore Is So Gay

Southwark Playhouse Borough

Starts: 16 Aug 2023

Award-winning comedy Dumbledore Is So Gay is coming to the Southwark Playhouse Borough this summer.

As You Like It

Shakespeare's Globe

Starts: 18 Aug 2023

The Globe Touring Ensemble brings you Shakespeare's As You Like It, on-site at the Globe Theatre from 8 June

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Blippi The Wonderful World Tour

Starts: 29 Aug 2023

Blippi is back, with Blippi The Wonderful World Tour coming to Rose Theatre Kingston

Calendar Girls The Musical

Starts: 30 Aug 2023

The Calendar Girls are back! This time with even more laughter, more songs, and more iced buns!

Private Lives

Ambassadors Theatre

Starts: 31 Aug 2023

Noel Coward's classic comedy Private Lives comes to the Ambassadors Theatre starring Patricia Hodge and Nigel Havers.

★ Pay no fees

God of Carnage

Lyric Hammersmith

Starts: 1 Sep 2023

Yasmina Reza's award winning, ruthlessly comic study of middle-class parenting

The Little Big Things

@sohoplace Theatre

Starts: 2 Sep 2023

New musical The Little Big Things, based on Henry Fraser's inspirational memoir, is coming to @sohoplace Theatre in London this September.

Rebecca

Charing Cross Theatre

Starts: 4 Sep 2023

Rebecca the musical at the Charing Cross Theatre in London

The Woman in Black - UK Tour

Starts: 6 Sep 2023

Susan Hill's spine-tingling tale of The Woman in Black now touring the UK & Ireland

Pygmalion

Old Vic

Starts: 6 Sep 2023

An explosive new production of George Bernard Shaw's much-loved drama Pygmalion is revived at The Old Vic theatre this autumn.

Red Pitch

Bush Theatre

Starts: 7 Sep 2023

Red Pitch, the smash-hit sold-out story of brotherhood, returns to the Bush Theatre for three weeks only.

Beautiful Thing

Theatre Royal Stratford East

Starts: 8 Sep 2023

The 30th-anniversary revival of Jonathan Harvey's iconic, coming-out and coming-of-age story Beautiful Thing

Sister Act - UK & Ireland Tour

Starts: 8 Sep 2023

Sister Act The Musical is coming to a venue near you. Don't miss the Sister Act UK & Ireland tour

Police Cops: The Musical

Southwark Playhouse Borough

Starts: 8 Sep 2023

Multi award-winning comedy company Police Cops are back and bigger than ever with Police Cops: The Musical at Southwark Playhouse Borough

Frank and Percy

Other Palace

Starts: 8 Sep 2023

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam star in the world premiere production of Frank and Percy at The Other Palace theatre in London.

Phantom Peak

Phantom Peak

Starts: 8 Sep 2023

Phantom Peak seamlessly blends experiential attractions, dining, and live gameplay into one never-ending world.

Jesus Christ Superstar - UK Tour

Starts: 11 Sep 2023

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Jesus Christ Superstar is now touring the UK

The Old Man & The Pool

Wyndham's Theatre

Starts: 12 Sep 2023

Actor and storyteller Mike Birbiglia brings his hugely successful one man show The Old Man & The Pool to the West End's Wyndham's Theatre this September 2023.

Musicals by Candlelight

Actors Church Covent Garden

Starts: 13 Sep 2023

A magical evening of musical theatre classics at The Actors Church in Covent Garden

It’s Headed Straight Towards Us

Park Theatre

Starts: 13 Sep 2023

Rufus Hound and Samuel West star in this quirky, surprisingly tender, laugh out loud comedy

The White Factory

Marylebone Theatre

Starts: 14 Sep 2023

The White Factory is a powerful, heart-wrenching new drama about love, endurance and despair, from acclaimed playwright Dmitry Glukhovsky and director Maxim Didenko.

Mlima’s Tale

Kiln Theatre

Starts: 14 Sep 2023

The Kiln Theatre presents the UK premiere of award-winning playwright Lynn Nottage's drama Mlima's Tale.

Rumble in the Jungle Rematch

Dock X

Starts: 14 Sep 2023

Rumble in the Jungle Rematch is the extraordinary immersive experience, re-imaging the iconic flight between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali for the Heavyweight Championship of the World

Vanya

Duke of York's Theatre

Starts: 15 Sep 2023

Andrew Scott (Fleabag, Sherlock) stars in Vanya - a thrilling new one-man version of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya.

Operation Epsilon

Southwark Playhouse Elephant

Starts: 15 Sep 2023

Operation Epsilon is the gripping play by Alan Brody set against the backdrop of World War 2 and the dawn of the atomic age.

Untitled F*ck M*ss S**gon Play

Young Vic Theatre

Starts: 18 Sep 2023

Startling, hilarious new play Untitled F*ck M*ss S**gon comes to the Young Vic this Autumn 2023.

Close Up: The Twiggy Musical

Menier Chocolate Factory

Starts: 18 Sep 2023

Grab your miniskirt and re-live the swinging ‘60s and soulful ‘70s

Myra's Story

Trafalgar Theatre

Starts: 19 Sep 2023

A smash-hit in Ireland and at the Edinburgh Fringe, Myra's Story is a devastating, heartfelt play that follws a homeless woman on the streets of Dublin.

★ Pay No Fees

UNBELIEVABLE – Magic Reimagined Tickets

Criterion Theatre

Starts: 19 Sep 2023

Derren Brown presents UNBELIEVABLE – Magic Reimagined, opening at the West End's Criterion Theatre this September.

Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist

Lyric Theatre

Starts: 20 Sep 2023

A Parisian dance gig in one act, Cake is the hot new musical that completely redefines expectations of what a musical can be - and is now coming to London's West End for a strictly limited season.

★ Save up to £54

Peter Grimes

London Coliseum

Starts: 21 Sep 2023

Unfriended. Unfollowed. Unravelling. English National Opera presents Benjamin Britten's Peter Grimes.

Dawn French Is A Huge Twat!

London Palladium

Starts: 21 Sep 2023

Dawn French Is A Huge Twat at London Palladium, a night of hilarious self-mortification!

The Yellow Wallpaper

Coronet Theatre

Starts: 21 Sep 2023

Acclaimed theatre and dance work The Yellow Wallpaper comes to the Coronet Theatre in London for a strictly limited run.

English National Ballet - Our Voices

Sadler's Wells Theatre

Starts: 21 Sep 2023

Celebrate classical, contemporary and neo-classical dance this Autumn with English National Ballet's Our Voices.

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Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends

Gielgud Theatre

Starts: 21 Sep 2023

Celebrate the extraordinary legacy of musicals composer Stephen Sondheim with Cameron Mackintosh's new musical review Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends.

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Sunset Boulevard

Savoy Theatre

Starts: 21 Sep 2023

Jamie Lloyd directs a bold new revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical Sunset Boulevard at the Savoy Theatre starring Nicole Scherzinger

Imposter 22

Royal Court Theatre

Starts: 23 Sep 2023

Imposter 22 - a playful account of barrier navigation, neuro politics and the power of sharing a platform, at the Royal Court

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Kyiv City Ballet - A Tribute To Peace

Peacock Theatre

Starts: 26 Sep 2023

The incredible Kyiv City Ballet will perform at the Peacock Theatre this September, for their first ever London performances, in Kyiv City Ballet - A Tribute To Peace.

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Bloody Elle

Lyric Theatre

Starts: 27 Sep 2023

Bloody Elle: A Gig Musical is the must-see new one-woman show from Lauryn Redding, coming to the Lyric Theatre in London.

Noises Off

Theatre Royal Haymarket

Starts: 27 Sep 2023

Michael Frayn’s classic comedy returns to London's West End starring Felicity Kendal

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Boy Out The City

Lyric Theatre

Starts: 27 Sep 2023

The smash-hit new show Boy Out The City starring Declan Bennett comes to the Lyric Theatre in London

Trompe L’Oeil

Other Palace

Starts: 28 Sep 2023

Stunning new musical Trompe L’Oeil is coming to The Other Palace in London this October 2023.

Shooting Hedda Gabler

Rose Theatre Kingston

Starts: 29 Sep 2023

Reality and fiction clash in this heartfelt adaptation of Henrik Ibsen‘s masterpiece.

Flowers For Mrs Harris

Riverside Studios

Starts: 30 Sep 2023

The wonderful story of Flowers For Mrs Harris live on stage, starring Jenna Russell

Hamnet

Garrick Theatre

Starts: 30 Sep 2023

The RSC's production of Hamnet based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, comes to the West End's Garrick Theatre

Message In A Bottle

Peacock Theatre

Starts: 4 Oct 2023

A spectacular dance-theatre show Message in a Bottle featuring the music of Sting

The Empress

Lyric Hammersmith

Starts: 4 Oct 2023

The RSC's new production of The Empress by Tanika Gupta, comes to the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre in October 2023.

Iolanthe

London Coliseum

Starts: 5 Oct 2023

The classic opera Iolanthe comes to London. Can the Fairy Queen call Parliament to order?

Faking Bad

Turbine Theatre

Starts: 5 Oct 2023

Hilarious new parody musical Faking Bad - The Unauthorised ‘Breaking Bad’ Parody Methsical - is coming to London's Turbine Theatre this October 2023.

The Time Traveller’s Wife

Apollo Theatre

Starts: 7 Oct 2023

A new musical adaptation of acclaimed book The Time Traveller’s Wife is coming to the West End's Apollo Theatre

Dear England

Prince Edward Theatre

Starts: 9 Oct 2023

Joseph Fiennes stars in James Graham's play Dear England at the Prince Edward Theatre

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Noel Coward Theatre

Starts: 11 Oct 2023

The Ocean at the End of the Lane returns to London's West End for 7-weeks this Autumn

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Stick Man

Leicester Square Theatre

Starts: 12 Oct 2023

Family friendly show Stick Man returns to Leicester Square Theatre this Christmas

Elephant

Bush Theatre

Starts: 14 Oct 2023

Part gig, part musical love story, part journey through Empire, Anoushka Lucas’ acclaimed debut play returns to the Bush

Glow Up Live Tickets

London Palladium

Starts: 15 Oct 2023

A fully live stage version of the hit TV show Glow Up: Britain’s Next Make-Up Star is coming to the London Palladium this autumn 2023, with Glow Up Live!

Lyonesse

Harold Pinter Theatre

Starts: 17 Oct 2023

Acclaimed actresses Kristin Scott Thomas (Slow Horses) and Lily James (Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again) return to the West End stage in new play Lyonesse at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

The Barricade Boys - West End Party Tickets

Adelphi Theatre

Starts: 17 Oct 2023

Get your heart racing with The Barricade Boys - the four dazzling performers who are taking the world by storm with their electrifying show - West End Party!

Pretty Woman - UK Tour

Starts: 17 Oct 2023

Pretty Woman: The Musical now playing in London's West End

House of Flamenka

Peacock Theatre

Starts: 17 Oct 2023

The world premiere House of Flamenka - starring Flamenco legend Karen Ruimy

1984 - Immersive

Hackney Town Hall

Starts: 19 Oct 2023

George Orwell’s dystopian story 1984 comes to life at Hackney Town Hall with this new immersive experience.

Madagascar The Musical - UK Tour

Starts: 20 Oct 2023

Madagascar The Musical sees the hit Dreamworks animated movies brought to life in a spectacular new UK tour

To Have and To Hold

Hampstead Theatre

Starts: 20 Oct 2023

To Have And To Hold, Richard Bean's uproarious new comedy premieres at Hampstead Theatre this October.

There’s No Place Like Home

Lyric Theatre

Starts: 22 Oct 2023

There’s No Place Like Home - Lyric Theatre London

Adam Kay: Undoctored - This Is Going to Hurt… More

Lyric Theatre

Starts: 23 Oct 2023

Adam Kay brings his new show Undoctored - This Is Going to Hurt… More to the West End's Lyric Theatre for 7 performances over.

La Traviata

London Coliseum

Starts: 23 Oct 2023

La Traviata, Verdi‘s masterpiece returns to English National Opera starring Nicole Chevalier

Disney's Aladdin - UK & Ireland Tour

Starts: 24 Oct 2023

Disney’s spectacular Broadway and West End musical Aladdin is coming to a venue near you

Jurassic Park In Concert

Royal Albert Hall

Starts: 26 Oct 2023

Watch Jurassic Park with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra performing the score

The Interview

Park Theatre

Starts: 27 Oct 2023

Jonathan Maitland’s powerful new play The Interview gives a fascinating insight into the story behind a legendary interview: the 1995 TV interview with Princess Diana and Martin Bashir.

Backstairs Billy

Duke of York's Theatre

Starts: 27 Oct 2023

Luke Evans and Penelope Wilton star in Backstairs Billy at the Duke of York's Theatre in London.

Stephanie J. Block Live at Cadogan Hall

Cadogan Hall

Starts: 29 Oct 2023

Legendary Broadway star and Tony Award-winner Stephanie J. Block is coming to London, in a major concert at Cadogan Hall.

West End Musical Halloween

Lyric Theatre

Starts: 29 Oct 2023

For a night of freakish delight, get tickets for West End Musical Halloween at Lyric Theatre London

Irvine Welsh’s Porno

Arts Theatre

Starts: 29 Oct 2023

Trainspotting sequel Irvine Welsh's Porno is coming to the Arts Theatre in the West End for a strictly limited run.

Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Adelphi Theatre

Starts: 31 Oct 2023

A thrilling, scary night at the theatre with Do You Believe in Ghosts?

Amadeus Live

Royal Albert Hall

Starts: 31 Oct 2023

Watch the dazzling film accompanied by a live performance of the score

Malevo

Peacock Theatre

Starts: 31 Oct 2023

Malevo brings its blazing raw talent to the UK for the very first time

A View From The Bridge

Rose Theatre Kingston

Starts: 31 Oct 2023

Jonathan Slinger & Nancy Crane star in a new production of Arthur Miller's masterpiece, A View From The Bridge

Bat Boy The Musical

London Palladium

Starts: 31 Oct 2023

Bat Boy: The Musical in concert comes to the West End's London Palladium for one night only this October 2023.

Mates in Chelsea

Royal Court Theatre

Starts: 3 Nov 2023

Mates In Chelsea is a riotous new play inspired by Wilde and Wodehouse.

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Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 In Concert

Royal Albert Hall

Starts: 3 Nov 2023

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 1 in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London

Rachel Tucker in Concert

Cadogan Hall

Starts: 5 Nov 2023

West End and Broadway star Rachel Tucker in concert at Cadogan Hall London

Grayson Perry: A Show All About You

Starts: 7 Nov 2023

Grayson Perry: A Show All About You Tickets comes to London's West End for two dates in November 2023.

Mandy Patinkin Live in Concert

Lyric Theatre

Starts: 7 Nov 2023

Broadway star Mandy Patinkin is heading to the West End in November, playing 8 dates at the Lyric Theatre on Shaftesbury Avenue.

Treason The Musical

Alexandra Palace Theatre

Starts: 8 Nov 2023

Explosive new musical Treason comes to Alexandra Palace this November

BalletBoyz - England on Fire

Sadler's Wells Theatre

Starts: 8 Nov 2023

Experience a new look into the modern world with Ballet Boyz England on Fire.

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Kiln Theatre

Starts: 9 Nov 2023

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is an exciting new British musical from award-winning writing duo Jim Barne and Kit Buchan.

Ghosts

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Starts: 10 Nov 2023

In a Globe first, experience a thrilling new revival of Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse in London.

Babies The Musical

Lyric Theatre

Starts: 10 Nov 2023

Brand new British show Babies The Musical is heading to the London stage.

Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen

Bush Theatre

Starts: 10 Nov 2023

Samuel Barnett stars in Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen at the Bush Theatre in London.

A Christmas Carol

Old Vic

Starts: 11 Nov 2023

Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol returns to The Old Vic theatre this Christmas.

Hamilton - UK & Ireland Tour

Starts: 11 Nov 2023

Hamilton, the Broadway and West End musical is touring the UK & Ireland in 2023/24

Billie The Kid - A New Musical

Vaudeville Theatre

Starts: 13 Nov 2023

Book tickets to Billie The Kid - A New Musical at the Vaudeville Theatre.

Wishmas

Starts: 14 Nov 2023

Wishmas: A Fantastical Christmas Adventure is the extraordinary new immersive experience from Secret Cinema, coming to London for Christmas 2023.

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Elf The Musical

Dominion Theatre

Starts: 15 Nov 2023

ELF the smash hit musical returns to the Dominion Theatre in 2023

The Mongol Khan

London Coliseum

Starts: 17 Nov 2023

An epic theatrical spectacle comes to London's West End in 2023

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Phoenix Theatre

Starts: 17 Nov 2023

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is the major new stage show at the Phoenix Theatre in London, based on the smash-hit Netflix TV series

The Snowman

Peacock Theatre

Starts: 18 Nov 2023

The magical stage version of Raymond Briggs' much-loved children's book returns to the West End this Christmas.

My Neighbour Totoro

Barbican Theatre

Starts: 21 Nov 2023

The RSC present the five-star hit, Olivier Award-winning show My Neighbour Totoro

Sleeping Beauty Takes A Prick

Charing Cross Theatre

Starts: 23 Nov 2023

Sleeping Beauty Takes A Prick at Charing Cross Theatre in 2023

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Lyric Theatre

Starts: 23 Nov 2023

Mischief Theatre's acclaimed production of Peter Pan Goes Wrong is back in the West End this Christmas.

Dreaming And Drowning

Bush Theatre

Starts: 23 Nov 2023

The world premiere production of Dreaming and Drowning is coming to the Bush Theatre this winter.

A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story

Alexandra Palace Theatre

Starts: 24 Nov 2023

Dickens' classic tale A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story comes to the Alexandra Palace in a new twist by Mark Gatiss

A Sherlock Carol

Marylebone Theatre

Starts: 24 Nov 2023

The worlds of Charles Dickens and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle combine in the new stage show A Sherlock Carol at the Marylebone Theatre

Pacific Overtures

Menier Chocolate Factory

Starts: 25 Nov 2023

Stephen Sondheim's Pacific Overtures is revived at the Menier Chocolate Factory

The Homecoming

Young Vic Theatre

Starts: 27 Nov 2023

The Homecoming, Harold Pinter's modern classic thrillingly re-explored by Matthew Dunster

Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out

Theatre Royal Haymarket

Starts: 30 Nov 2023

Join Peppa Pig for Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out the Theatre Royal Haymarket London this Christmas

The Enfield Haunting

Ambassadors Theatre

Starts: 30 Nov 2023

Catherine Tate and David Threlfall star in thrilling new ghost play The Enfield Haunting at the West End's Ambassadors Theatre.

The Gruffalo's Child

Garrick Theatre

Starts: 1 Dec 2023

The Gruffalo's Child – live on stage at the Garrick Theatre in London this Christmas

Peter Pan

Rose Theatre Kingston

Starts: 1 Dec 2023

Travel to Neverland with Peter Pan and friends in the high-flying adventures of Peter Pan!

The Time Machine - A Comedy

Park Theatre

Starts: 1 Dec 2023

The Time Machine - A Comedy, a fast-paced and wise-cracking retelling of the world-famous novel by H.G. Wells, comes to the Park Theatre this Christmas.

A Very Very Bad Cinderella Tickets

Other Palace

Starts: 1 Dec 2023

A musical parody so naughty it could turn anyone into A Very Very Bad Cinderella

The Smartest Giant in Town

St Martin's Theatre

Starts: 2 Dec 2023

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's picture book The Smartest Giant in Town live on stage

Father Christmas Needs a Wee!

Arts Theatre

Starts: 2 Dec 2023

Enjoy the musical stage adaptation of Nicholas Allan's much love Father Christmas Needs a Wee! this festive season

Diana: The Musical

Eventim Apollo

Starts: 4 Dec 2023

The dazzling and devastating life of Princess Diana takes centre stage in this original musical

Edward Scissorhands

Sadler's Wells Theatre

Starts: 5 Dec 2023

Matthew Bourne's New Adventures dance company returns to Sadler's Wells this Christmas with Edward Scissorhands

Rock 'n' Roll

Hampstead Theatre

Starts: 6 Dec 2023

Rock 'n' Roll, Tom Stoppard's dazzling and moving tribute to the power of music and the human spirit in times of oppression

Christmas Actually

Royal Festival Hall

Starts: 7 Dec 2023

Festive show Christmas Actually is coming to the Royal Festival Hall in London this Christmas, presented by Richard Curtis.

Wicked - UK & Ireland Tour

Starts: 7 Dec 2023

Wicked on tour is coming to a venue near you. Experience the unforgettable, award-winning musical West End & Broadway musical, Wicked.

Hansel And Gretel

Shakespeare's Globe

Starts: 8 Dec 2023

Experience a beautifully epic new version of The Brothers Grimm's fairytale Hansel and Gretel at Shakespeare's Globe this Christmas

Unfortunate: The Untold Story Of Ursula The Sea Witch

Southwark Playhouse Elephant

Starts: 8 Dec 2023

Disney villain. Octo-woman. Plus-size icon. Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch is back in London this Christmas 2023

The Motive and the Cue

Noel Coward Theatre

Starts: 9 Dec 2023

Oscar winner Sam Mendes directs a hot new play from Jack Thorne

A Christmas Gaiety

Royal Albert Hall

Starts: 12 Dec 2023

A truly camp Christmas is coming to the Royal Albert Hall this festive season with A Christmas Gaiety starring Starring Peaches Christ, Kerry Ellis, Baga Chipz, Sandi Toksvig, Le Gateau Chocolat

The Wizard of Oz - UK & Ireland Tour

Starts: 13 Dec 2023

The Wizard of Oz is heading out on tour

Nutcracker - English National Ballet

London Coliseum

Starts: 14 Dec 2023

English National Ballet's spectacular production of Nutcracker returns to the London Coliseum this Christmas.

The Unfriend

Wyndham's Theatre

Starts: 16 Dec 2023

Manners can be murder in middle class Britain. Don't miss the West End premiere of The Unfriend

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Movie First-look: Andrew Scott & Paul Mescal in the UK trailer for All of Us Strangers

First Look: Cake: The Marie Antoinette Playlist – in pictures

Photos: Noises Off in rehearsals including Mathew Horne, Tamzin Outhwaite & Felicity Kendal

First-look Photos: Andrew Scott in Vanya

Hamilton UK & Ireland tour – Meet the new cast

First look: The White Factory at Marylebone Theatre

Operation Mincemeat extends again at the West End’s Fortune Theatre

Operation Epsilon – Reviews

Strictly Come Dancing live UK Tour: Judges announced

It’s Headed Straight Towards Us – Reviews

Spring Awakening new trailer drops ahead of cinema release

How to get An Enemy of the People tickets starring Matt Smith in the West End

Stranger Things: The First Shadow full cast announced

Tibu Fortes & Yolanda Kettle to play Martin Bashir & Princess Diana in The Interview

Leicester Curve’s revival of My Beautiful Laundrette to tour the UK in 2024

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical extends its run at the West End’s Aldwych Theatre

Almeida Theatre to stage adaptation of Academy Award-nominated film Cold War 

West End’s Saville Theatre could be a permanent home for Cirque du Soleil

Matt Smith in An Enemy of the People – New teaser image

Pygmalion Reviews – The Old Vic