• Venue Capital Theatre, London
  • Performance dates 16 October 2026 - 21 March 2027
  • Running time 2hours 20 minutes (including one interval)
  • Age guidelines 12+

Book now for Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage, the record-breaking live phenomenon that opens London’s brand-new Capital Theatre at Westfield, exploding onto the stage with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion and the sensationally sexy choreography you know and love. 

Dirty Dancing in London  

The classic story that defined a generation is back. Dirty Dancing returns to London in a brand-new production, the very first show to open the state-of-the-art Capital Theatre, where no seat is more than nine rows from the stage.  

Whether you’re a lifelong fan of the film or experiencing the “lift” for the first time, this strictly limited season promises to be one of the theatrical highlights of the year. 

Written by Eleanor Bergstein, screenwriter of the phenomenally successful 1987 film, the stage version features the much-loved characters and original dialogue, brought to life by a company of over 40 performers and a live band.  

What to expect 

Expect electric performances and brand-new choreography that leaps off the stage, plus the ultimate soundtrack featuring all the hits, including Hungry Eyes, Hey Baby, Do You Love Me? and the Academy Award-winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,complete with the legendary final lift. With additional songs and a live band, it brings all the magic of the movie thrillingly to life. 

Book Dirty Dancing tickets 

Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage plays a strictly limited season at the Capital Theatre from 16 October 2026 to 21 March 2027, with a gala performance on 6 November. As the opening production at London’s newest theatre, and a show that was once the fastest-selling West End musical of all time, demand is expected to be high and early booking is recommended. 

It’s the summer of 1963, and 17 year old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman is about to learn some major lessons in life as well as a thing or two about dancing.

On holiday in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents, ‘Baby’ shows little interest in the resort activities, and instead discovers her own entertainment when she stumbles upon the staff quarters when an all-night dance party is in full swing. Mesmerised by the raunchy dances move and the pounding rhythms,’Baby’ can’t wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle the resort dance instructor.

‘Baby’s’ life is about to change forever as she is thrown in at the deep end as Johnny’s leading lady both on-stage and off with breathtaking consequences.

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Stars and Creatives

Who are the creative team of Dirty Dancing?

Written by Eleanor Bergstein

Further creatives to be announced

Previous production were directed and designed by Federico Bellone, with choreography by Austin Wilks, musical direction by Richard John, costume designer Jennifer Irwin, lighting designer Valerio Tiberi and sound designer Armando Vertullo.

Important Notes

The show is not advised for children under the age of 12 – there are scenes of partial nudity and the storyline addresses the topic of abortion. 

Venue Information

Capital Theatre , Ariel Way, London, W12 7SL

Nearest Tube or Train: Shepherd’s Bush, White City, Wood Lane

Nearest Buses: 31, 49, 148, 207, 237, 260, SL8, C1

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Critics' reviews of Dirty Dancing

"The Biggest Live Theatre Sensation of All Time" - The Observer

"This stage version is a phenomenon" - Sunday Mirror

"In an enduring show that – like Strictly – offers pure dancing pleasure, but with an added strand of thoughtful and hard-hitting radical politics, carefully woven in by writer Eleanor Bergstein, from start to finish" - The Scotsman

Frequently Asked Questions

Dirty Dancing is playing at the Capital Theatre in London
The running time of Dirty Dancing is 2hours 20 minutes (including one interval)
The age recommendations for Dirty Dancing are: 12+
To buy official London Theatre tickets to Dirty Dancing, 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, Dirty Dancing has matinee performances on the following days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday

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