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Best theatre to see in London in July

Discover the best shows to see in London in July 2026, including hard-hitting plays, new musicals, and long-running classics like The Mousetrap.

Stephen Crocker
Written byStephen Crocker

The sun is shining, the days are long, and school’s nearly out for the summer holidays! We’re halfway through the year, and summer is definitely in full swing. There’s also plenty of action happening in London, with new shows opening every week. Don’t miss out on the West End’s golden hour and spend time at the theatre in July.

Catch the theatre taking London by storm in July 2026, from Catherine Tate entertaining audiences in Oh, Mary!, to Johannes Radebe's Lola in Kinky Boots at the London Coliseum. There are also exciting new musicals like Trainspotting: The Musical as well as returning classics like Heathers and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Here are our top picks for London theatre in July.

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Jesus Christ Superstar

The Jonathan Larsen Project

Heathers The Musical

Secret Cinemas's Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical

Kinky Boots

Titanique

1536

Trainspotting The Musical

The Mousetrap

Oh, Mary!

Jesus Christ Superstar

Andrew Lloyd Webber
Musical

Eurovision's Sam Ryder makes his West End debut in the title role, as Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's acclaimed rock musical returns to the capital. A rotating cast of Herods, including Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Richard Armitage, Boy George, Layton Williams, and Julian Clary, makes the return of the classic musical about the final weeks of Jesus' life even more exciting.

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The Jonathan Larsen Project

Must see
Off-West End

It has been 30 years since the death of acclaimed composer and lyricist Jonathan Larsen — the mind behind hits such as Rent and Tick, Tick, Boom...! — and while he was unable to see the results of his success, his work continues to live on. The Jonathan Larsen Project, first seen off Broadway, celebrates his catalogue of work, giving audiences the chance to hear unreleased music from the late composer's archives. This intimate experience is not one to be missed.

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Heathers The Musical

Popular
Musical

Honey, whatcha waiting for? Heathers is back in London, and telling the story of high school outcast Veronica Sawyer who gets involved with the popular Heathers clique, which has disastrous consequences. Gerardine Sacdalan leads the cast as Veronica, with Liberty Stottor as Heather Chandler, with Jessica Ibadin making her professional debut as Heather Duke and Lou Henry as Heather McNamara.

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Secret Cinemas's Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical

Must see
Popular

Secret Cinema returns to Evolution London with Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical this summer, giving you the chance to relive those summer nights in a production that blends the movie with a live cast. And the even more exciting news is that Kaiser Chiefs musician Ricky Wilson will star as Teen Angel across select performances!

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The Breakfast Club

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Buckingham Palace

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Kinky Boots

Musical
Star-led
LGBTQ+

London, this is your last chance to get Kinky! The hit revival of Cyndi Lauper’s beloved musical, starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe, kicks off its stiletto heels for the last time this month. Audiences have been loving the chance to revisit these wonderful characters and feel-good story, and to see Radebe strut his glorious stuff. So grab tickets now!

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Titanique

Parody
Musical comedy
Celine Dion

The West End’s craziest success story continues to barrel on full steam ahead. The Olivier-winning Titanique retains its title as one of the best comedies out there, as it’s been making port in other cities around the world: Sydney, Paris and Montreal, to name a few. Astrid Harris continues at the Criterion in the role of Céline Dion.

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1536

Historical play
New writing

Few debut plays in recent memory have had such a profound critical, cultural, and social impact as Ava Pickett’s 1536. This remarkable new work follows three young women in rural Essex as they grapple with news of the arrest and eventual execution of Anne Boleyn, and the consequences those events have on their own lives. It has captivated audiences not only through the sheer power of Pickett’s writing, but also through its exceptional performances, striking design, and flawless direction. There is little doubt that 1536 will enjoy a long life beyond this season, but that future is no reason to delay: you will want to be able to say you saw it first.

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Trainspotting The Musical

Must see
New musical

Thirty years after the film revolutionised British pop culture, Trainspotting: The Musical arrives in London. Irvine Welsh’s tale of addiction, class anger, and restlessness will feature iconic tracks from the original film, as well as original music and lyrics created for the stage show. Join Renton, Sick Boy, Begbie, Spud, Tommy and Kelly as they search for escape — and meaning,

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The Mousetrap

Long-running
Agatha Christie

As it heads towards its unprecedented 75th year, Agatha Christie’s brilliant whodunnit The Mousetrap is more than just another West End play, it is truly part of the fabric of the city, as much as Madame Tussauds or the London Eye. However, despite this landmark status, it is also no stale old tourist attraction. Indeed it remains one of the most acclaimed and enjoyed pieces of theatre the city has to offer. A perfectly tight script, a cast of intriguing suspects, and the riddle at its heart have kept audiences puzzling right up until the show’s final, shocking revelations. The terrific new London cast features Dugald Bruce-Lockhart, Saranna Parlone, Ben Riddle, Ben Galvin, Stefan Chanyaem, James Staddon, Joanne Henry, and Anna Rawlings.

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Oh, Mary!

Comedy
Broadway transfer
Must see

As if Oh, Mary! wasn’t already gloriously unhinged enough, the show’s Tony Awardwinning creator and original star Cole Escola’s London arrival promises to turn the dial several notches further. They will be bringing their singular brand of absurdity, chaos, and comic brilliance across the Atlantic, stepping back into the hoop skirts of this deliriously reimagined First Lady. Part farce, part fever dream, and entirely unlike anything else on stage, Escola plays the role for four weeks from 20 July. Next up, Jinkx Monsoon...

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