Best theatre to see in London in July

Discover the best shows to see in London in July 2025, including new musicals coming to the West End and your final chance to see classic shows such as Tina — The Tina Turner Musical.

Steven DeVries
Written bySteven DeVries

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 latest openings set to take London by storm in July 2025, from new Disney musical Hercules, starring Luke Brady and Mae Ann Jorolan, to the Rachel Zegler-led Evita currently wowing audiences at the London Palladium, and the encore run of Fawlty Towers at the Apollo Theatre.

Here are our top picks for London theatre in July.

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Hercules

Fawlty Towers — The Play

Evita

Titanique

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Hercules

Disney
Must-see
Musical

People might have been disappointed when they heard that Disney behemoth Frozen was to depart Theatre Royal Drury Lane at the end of 2024. But less than a year later, another Disney screen to stage production is about to take over the huge and historic venue: Hercules. It may not be part of the Disney princess pantheon, but the musical’s power lies in its infectious score by Alan Menken. If you’re looking for a rump shaker that goes from curtain up to curtain down, definitely get your tickets now.

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Fawlty Towers — The Play

Comedy
Screen to stage

John Cleese brings his beloved post-Python sitcom, Fawlty Towers, back to London at the Apollo Theatre. The play brings together some of the most memorable gags from the programme’s surprisingly short 12-episode run. All the familiar characters are there – Basil and Sybil, the Major, Polly and, of course, Manuel. Summer is here and this is a staycation you won’t want to miss.

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Evita

Andrew Lloyd Webber
Star casting
Musical

The questions around Jamie Lloyd’s summer production of Evita have been swirling for months: will it be like his Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production? Will Rachel Zegler give it some Hollywood starshine? Will there be a dishy guy standing around in his Jockeys at the end? The answers all appear to be “yes” – people coming out from the first few performances have been praising the show on Insta/X. You might even spot some Lloyd tropes also seen across the pond in the multi-award-winning Sunset Blvd.

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Titanique

Parody
Musical comedy
Celine Dion

The West End’s craziest success story continues to barrel on full steam ahead, but now with a new crew. 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. Lauren Drew continues at the Criterion in the role of Céline Dion through 15 July, but is now joined by some new faces in roles like Jack, Cal and the Iceberg.

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Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Tina Turner
Musical
Long-running musical

The Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll may no longer be with us, but her story continues to inspire audiences night after night. Tina: The Tina Turner Musical still packs them in at the Aldwych Theatre, where it had its Olivier Award-winning debut in 2018. But after seven years in the West End, this toe-tapping musical will close on 13 September. Karis Anderson and Fleur East share the role of this iconic singer.

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