The puppets and their humans are back and funnier and more outrageous than ever! Join Princeton, Kate Monster, Trekkie Monster, Rod, Nicky, and gang for the musical equivalent of a bear (or monster) hug – our money would be on a performance of “For Now” as it’s probably the least swear-y group number!

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One of the West End’s newest and creepiest incumbents, Beetlejuice is certainly making its mark with its pulsating rock score and supernatural mayhem. David Fynn is spectacular in the title role and Hannah Nordberg is brilliantly gothic as troubled teenager Lydia – you'll be sure to want to see the full show with its dazzling special effects in its entirety.

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Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez’s satirical musical is still the most shocking and raucously entertaining show in the West End. Don’t believe us? See their West End Live performance, with Declan Egan and Conner Peirson starring as the odd couple Mormon missionaries trying to say “Hello” to an African village.

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Get a taste of this uplifting new musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company about the remarkable schoolboy William Kamkwamba, whose ingenuity during the Malawi famine of the early 2000s saved his village. You’re sure to be blown away by the heart and talent on stage.

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Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to the Kit Kat Club at West End Live! West End star Jamie Muscato (The Great Gatsby) and Broadway’s Joy Woods (Gypsy) are the latest power pair to lead the cast as the Emcee and Sally Bowles in Rebecca Frecknall’s multi award-winning immersive production.

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The Runway team will be strutting their stuff on the West End Live stage to one of Elton John’s stylish songs. Vanessa Williams remains in the corner office as the fearsome editor Miranda Priestly at the Dominion Theatre until 17 October 2026. That’s all!

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The heroes, gods, and muses of Ancient Greece will have their chance to “Go the Distance” on the West End Live stage. Don’t miss out on the full spectacle at Theatre Royal Drury Lane before Mount Olympus disappears from view on 5 September 2026 – make sure you book tickets for the summer holidays! Bradley Gibson, who originated the role at New Jersey's Paper Mill Playhouse, plays the titular hero.

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The cast of this long-running West End family favourite will definitely be feeling the love at West End Live. Relive the Disney magic with them via Elton John and Tim Rice’s catchy songs, like “Circle of Life” and “Hakuna Matata” – and then treat the whole family to the full Lion King adventure this summer, complete with incredible puppetry.

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Orpheus, Eurydice, Persephone, Hermes et al will emerge from the Underworld to perform in broad daylight... this exquisite “musical poem” is currently led by Marley Fenton and Bethany Antonia as the young lovers, with musical theatre favourite Clive Rowe as Hermes.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda’s megahit needs no introduction. However, this summer, Leslie Odom Jr, the original Aaron Burr himself, makes his West End debut reprising his Tony-winning signature role. You’ll want to be in the crowd where it happens!

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Well, did you evah! High Society, currently playing at the Barbican starring Helen George, Julian Ovenden, Freddie Fox, and Felicity Kendal, has managed to fit an appearance West End Live into its hectic social diary. Enjoy a sample of the most elegant, swell-egant party in town.

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A hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, last year, which also enjoyed a well-received run at Southwark Playhouse Elephant in the autumn, Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote’s environmental musical romcom now comes to The Other Palace for a summer run. This clever and endearing piece stars Danielle Steers as Earth and Morgan Gregory as Humanity.

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Get a sneak peak of Alexandra Burke as “Queen of Funk” Chaka Khan prior to the new jukebox musical’s run at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre this summer. We’ll be amazed if the title number isn’t the one performed at West End Live!

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This is an interesting one – Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire's arthouse hit about a teenager who ages at about four times the usual rate due to a rare genetic condition comes to Hampstead Theatre this autumn. Maria Friedman, who has focused on directing in recent years, returns to the stage in the title role, with Alice Fearn as the kooky Aunt Debra.

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Everybody say yeah! Strictly’s Johannes Radebe and The X Factor’s Matt Cardle star as Lola and Charlie in the London Coliseum’s revival of the footwear-themed underdog favourite. Expect plenty of fancy footwear and footwork on the West End Live stage!

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You at the barricades — listen to this! There’ll be no misery, just pure, uplifting energy at West End Live! One of the most beloved West End shows of all turned 40 last year and its powers are as potent as ever. Perhaps the current Valjean and Javert Ian McIntosh and Sam Oladeinde will battle it out with the “Confrontation” or Jess Foley will showcase her powerhouse vocals in “On My Own”, or everyone will come together with one of the rousing ensemble numbers.

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There’s no show more summery than this ABBA-themed favourite, featuring sun, sea, a wedding, and plenty of mischief. You can dance, you can jive, having the time of your life at West End Live before heading to Donna and Sophie’s idyllic island (aka the Novello Theatre).

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The small but mighty Roald Dahl heroine is still bossing the West End and standing up to bullies like Miss Trunchbull in Tim Michin and Dennis Kelly’s gloriously anarchic musical adaptation – a joy for audiences of all ages. See the Matilda cast in action at West End Live before enrolling at Crunchem Hall (aka the Cambridge Theatre).

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“Sparkling Diamond” Satine, lovestruck Christian, and a host of colourful characters are due to take to the stage with one of show’s the many fabulously reimagined pop numbers. Experience the full spectacle at the legendary nightclub (located in the Piccadilly Theatre).

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The only play on the list, this Japanese delight also features music, choreography, and fabulous puppetry. Totoro and friends will bid farewell to the West End on 10 January 2027 – it’s all too easy to leave things to the last minute, so a visit over the summer holidays would be the perfect way to ensure that you don’t miss out.

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Keep a close eye on your belongings in the crowd! Fagin’s gang know how to pick a pocket or two. The magnetic Simon Lipkin continues as the wily criminal mastermind and Lionel Bart’s score is ripe for crowd treatment – oom pah pah, ooom pah pah, everyone knows...

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It swept the recent Oliviers, now see the adorable bear in person before enjoying the full experience at the Savoy Theatre. There is no more endearing representation of London and its diversity – keep your strength up during the day by bringing plenty of marmalade sandwiches (though maybe don’t keep them under your sunhat!).

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2026 marks the Opera Ghost’s 40th anniversary haunting His Majesty’s Theatre. See him emerge from his underground lair and thrill the crowds with his magnetism. Current leads Dean Chisnall, Broadway import Anna Zavelson, and Ashley Gilmour are all in clarion voice – for the full experience and famous chandelier drop, get yourself to His Majesty’s!

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Olivier nominees Andy Nyman and Marc Antolin are tearing up the Garrick Thatre’s stage as crooked yet loveable theatre producers Max Biaylstock and Leo Bloom. They have any number of ridiculously catchy songs to choose from – prepare to laugh your socks off!

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We can’t wait to see Joel Harper-Jackson in action as legendary crooner Frank Sinatra, opening at Aldwych Theatre later this month. Which of Sinatra’s countless hits will they choose to showcase? Whichever one we hear, Harper-Jackson ought to have the crowd on a string and fly us to the moon!

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Let's get down with the Queens of SIX, who will be bringing their right royal swagger to West End Live 2026. All they wanna do is share some of the bangers from the show, as they reclaim history (or “herstory”) from toxic husband Henry VIII. There’s no way you can miss seeing them – either at West End Live or reigning in the West End.

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West End Live is a busy event but hopefully there won’t be any icebergs on the horizon! The Titanique crew are sure to give a shipshape performance. Astrid Harris currently steers the boat as Celine Dion and etiquette coach and podcast host William Hanson is the newest passenger as Ruth, pushy mother of heroine Rose.

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It couldn’t be West End Live without the witches of Oz being very, very popular and defying gravity. If you enjoyed the films, you’ll be swept away by the glorious original. Powerhouse leading ladies Emma Kingston and Zizi Strallen currently star as the mismatched roommates turned magical BFFs.

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