• Venue Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre), London
  • Performance dates Booking to 3 January 2027
  • Running time 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 13+
  • Offer: No booking fees. Valid select performances  to 4 Dec 2026 . Book by 16 Nov

Book tickets for the irreverent, irresistible, and gloriously inappropriate Avenue Q at the Shaftesbury Theatre, now booking until 3 January 2027.

Avenue Q returns to London   

Long before The Book of Mormon came to town, Avenue Q was making audiences howl with laughter. The hit musical is back in London’s West End at the Shaftesbury Theatre for the critically acclaimed 20th Anniversary production.

Mischievous, cheeky and unexpectedly heartwarming, it combines big laughs with songs and characters that have earned the show a devoted following around the world. 

One of the most beloved musical comedies of its generation, Avenue Q won the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book and this brand-new production brings the show back to London’s West End, where audiences can once again enjoy its unique mix of puppetry, satire and heart.  

★★★★★ “Puppetry perfection” (What’s On Stage)

The Original Creative Team Returns 

Not only does this new production reconnect with audiences, but it also reunites the creative team behind the original musical: original Broadway director Jason Moore (Shrek the Musical, Pitch Perfect) returns to direct alongside original puppet designer and former Sesame Street puppeteer Rick Lyon.  

Book Avenue Q tickets  

Avenue Q is booking at the Shaftesbury Theatre until 3 January 2027. With its rare mix of belly laughs, unforgettable songs and genuine heart, this 20th anniversary production is a perfect night out, Weekend and holiday performances tend to book up quickly, so book ahead.  

More About Avenue Q

Fresh out of college and still searching for his purpose, Princeton moves into a shabby apartment on New York’s rundown Avenue Q.

There he meets a colourful group of neighbours, each wrestling with life’s big questions: how to find love, how to build a career, how to pay the bills and what it really means to grow up.

Part flesh, part felt and packed with heart, Avenue Q is a mischievous, funny and unexpectedly moving musical about finding your place in the world.

Why See Avenue Q in London

A Tony Award-winning musical comedy
Avenue Q won the Tony “Triple Crown” for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book, becoming one of the most beloved musical comedies of its generation.

A cult favourite returns to the West End
This brand-new production brings the show back to London’s West End, where audiences can once again enjoy its unique mix of puppetry, satire and heart.

Classic songs and unforgettable characters
Follow Princeton and the eccentric residents of Avenue Q as they navigate love, work, relationships and the realities of adult life with humour, honesty and plenty of felt.

From the original Broadway creative team
With original Broadway director Jason Moore and original puppet designer Rick Lyon, this new production reconnects with the creative spirit that made Avenue Q a global hit.

★★★★★
“Puppetry perfection”
What's On Stage
★★★★
“Both hilarious and liberating”
The Standard
★★★★
“More outrageous than ever”
The Telegraph

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Avenue Q?

  • Emily Benjamin as Kate Monster and Lucy The Slut
  • Noah Harrison as Princeton and Rod
  • Meg Hateley as Mrs T and Bad Idea Bear
  • Oliver Jacobson as Brian
  • Charlie McCullagh as Nicky, Trekkie Monster and Bad Idea Bear
  • Amelia Kinu Muus as Christmas Eve
  • Dionne Ward-Anderson as Gary Coleman
  • The company also includes Jasmine Beel, Jonathan Carlton, Angelis Hunt, Lesley Lemon, Jessica Niles Kadi and Joshua Williams-Ward

Who are the creative team of Avenue Q?

  • Music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx
  • Book by Jeff Whitty
  • Directed by Jason Moore
  • Original puppet design by Rick Lyon
  • Orchestrations and arrangements by Stephen Oremus
  • Set design by Anna Louizos
  • Choreography by Ebony Molina
  • Casting by Pearson Casting
  • Costume design by Jean Chan
  • Lighting design by Tim Lutkin
  • Sound design by Paul Groothuis
  • Video design by Nina Dunn for Pixellux
  • Puppetry coaching by Iestyn Evans and Andy Heath for Talk to the Hand Puppets

Important Notes

Content: Avenue Q contains strong language and adult themes and content. Parental guidance is advised.

Access Performances

  • Captioned: Tuesday, 9th June, 7:30pm
  • BSL Interpreted: Tuesday, 16th June, 7:30pm
  • Audio Described: Tuesday, 23rd June, 7:30pm
  • Relaxed: Wednesday, 1st July, 7:30pm

Venue Information

Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) , 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8DP

Nearest Tube or Train: Holborn (Central line, Piccadilly line), Tottenham Court Road (Central line, Northern line), Covent Garden (Piccadilly line)

Nearest Buses: 8, 10, 14, 19, 22A, 22B, 24, 25, 29, 38, 40, 55, 73, 134, 176

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Critics' reviews of Avenue Q

★★★★★ “Puppetry perfection” What's On Stage

★★★★★ “Utterly joyous” All That Dazzles

★★★★ “Lopez and Marx’s songs are a blast” The Guardian

★★★★ “Both hilarious and liberating” The Standard

★★★★ “The superb young cast” The Times

★★★★ “More outrageous than ever” The Telegraph

★★★★ “This sparkling revival” The Stage

★★★★ “The legendary adult puppet musical is still a total hoot” London Theatre

★★★★ “It's great to have it back” Broadway World

Average Critics' Review Score: 4.2 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ (9)
Also see: Avenue Q Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Avenue Q is playing at the Judi Dench Theatre (formerly Shaftesbury Theatre) in London
The running time of Avenue Q is 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Avenue Q are: 13+
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Avenue Q, click on the Get Tickets button at the top of this page. You will be able to access the booking calendar to check live ticket availability and prices and see any exclusive offers or discounts. You will be purchasing tickets from an authorised retailer and member of the Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers.
Yes, Avenue Q has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
Yes, there are currently ticket offers available for Avenue Q: Ticket Offer - No booking fees., with tickets from £32. Click on the Find Tickets button to see available offer dates.

Avenue Q follows Princeton and the residents of a run-down New York street as they navigate work, relationships, purpose and adulthood with humour and heart.

Avenue Q is recommended for audiences aged 13+ due to strong language and adult themes.

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