Avenue Q casting confirmed for the West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre

Award-winning musical comedy Avenue Q has announced casting for its return to the West End.

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Tony Award-winning musical will run for a limited season at the Shaftesbury Theatre from 20 March 2026, booking to 29 August 2026.

The show’s ensemble cast includes Mamma Mia! star Meg Hateley, Bat Out Of Hell’s Emily Benjamin, The Choir of Man‘s Oliver Jacobson, and Pretty Woman The Musical’s Noah Harrison.

Why we’re excited: Avenue Q remains the gold standard in the “adult puppet” genre, and bringing back the original Broadway creative team, including director Jason Moore and Rick Lyon’s iconic puppet designs, guarantees that the show’s DNA remains intact. What’s more intriguing is the promise of “modern tweaks” for this anniversary production. In a world that’s only got more complicated since 2006, the show’s biting wit and “everyone’s a little bit” honesty feel more relevant than ever.

Avenue Q London cast

Emily Benjamin (Cabaret) as Kate Monster and Lucy The Slut
Noah Harrison (Sweeney Todd) as Princeton and Rod
Meg Hateley (Mamma Mia!) as Mrs T and Bad Idea Bear
Oliver Jacobson (The Choir of Man) as Brian
Charlie McCullagh (Jesus Christ Superstar) as Nicky, Trekkie Monster and Bad Idea Bear
Amelia Kinu Muus (SIX The Musical) as Christmas Eve
Dionne Ward-Anderson (The Book of Mormon) as Gary Coleman
The company also includes Jasmine Beel, Jonathan Carlton, Angelis Hunt, Lesley Lemon, Jessica Niles Kadi and Joshua Williams-Ward

Avenue Q remains one of theatre’s funniest and most original musicals, and features songs including It Sucks to Be Me, Everyone’s a Little Bit Racist, and The Internet is for Porn!

Avenue Q will follow current show Just For One Day into the Shaftesbury Theatre, which is undergoing some renovation work in 2026, reducing the capacity of the auditorium.

“From the beginning, Avenue Q has been defined by singular, standout young comedy performers – and this new company continues that tradition! This dynamic group of actors brings exceptional talent and inventive spirit to the stage, bringing perspectives to the show in ways that feel both thrillingly fresh and perfectly timed for today’s London audiences. I can’t wait for audiences to see them in action!” – Director Jason Moore

The creators of Avenue Q

Avenue Q is directed by the show’s original Broadway director Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect, Shrek the Musical)
The London production will also feature Rick Lyon’s original Broadway puppet designs
The show boasts music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, and a book by Jeff Whitty
Avenue Q is produced in London by Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson Productions

Get down to Avenue Q

Theatre: Shaftesbury Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London
Booking dates: 20 March to 29 August 2026
Performance schedule: Monday to Saturday evenings and Thursday & Saturday matinees
Age range: Recommended for ages 13+
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Avenue Q

Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre), London

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