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Best theatre to see in London in November

Find out the best shows to see in London in November 2026, from new family play The Jungle Book at the National Theatre to the Keira Knightley and Luke Thompson-starring The Lives of Others.

Olivia Rook
Written byOlivia Rook

There’s no better way to escape those dark winter nights than with a trip to the theatre. Happily, November is serving up plenty of exciting London shows to keep any winter blues at bay, with some major openings in the West End and beyond.

You can spot famous faces with the likes of Keira Knightley and Luke Thompson starring in The Lives of Others, see a bestselling novel come to life on stage with the romantic One Day – The Musical, or try the National Theatre's new family show: a magical stage adaptation of The Jungle Book. Plus those who can't wait for The Greatest Showman musical to arrive in London can whet their appetities with Come Alive!, a spectacular circus show based on the music of the hit 2017 film.

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Summary

  • Celebrities including Keira Knightley and Luke Thompson open in shows this November
  • The National Theatre stages a new family show, The Jungle Book
  • The enchanting revival of Sondheim's Into the Woods is now in the West End
  • One Day – The Musical makes its much-anticipated London premiere

The Jungle Book

The Lives of Others

One Day - The Musical

Into the Woods

The Cherry Orchard

Come Alive!

Jesus Christ Superstar

Wicked

RENT

Oh, Mary!

Nine Night

Million Dollar Quartet

The Jungle Book

Family
Page to stage
Popular

Experience the incredible story of Mowgli, a human boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle, in this brand-new theatrical adaptation by Anupama Chandrasekhar of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale. Indhu Rubasingham directs this magical family show, which features puppetry by Finn Caldwell and Nick Barnes, and stars the Olivier Award-winning Life of Pi actor Hiran Abeysekera.

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Photo credit: The Jungle Book (Courtesy of production)

The Lives of Others

Play
Screen to stage
Must see

It's a super-starry cast leading this intriguing adaptation: Keira Knightley, Luke Thompson, and Stephen Dillane. Acclaimed director Robert Icke helms a new stage version of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck's movie set in 1980s East Germany, about a writer and actor whose apartment is bugged by the Stasi. Featuring resonant themes such as the effects of surveillance and censorship, it promises to be one of the most talked-about plays of the winter season.

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Photo credit: The Lives of Others artwork. (Photo by Oliver Rosser/Feast Creative)

One Day - The Musical

Musical
Popular
Page to stage

David Nicholls' bestselling novel becomes a major stage musical starring Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose as the opposites-attract pair Emma Morley and Dexter Mayhew. The characters meet as students and then reunite on the same day every year. As their careers and lives change, the one constant is their connection – but will they find happiness? The must-see show features a book by David Greig and original music by Abner and Amanda Ramirez.

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Photo credit: One Day: The Musical (Courtesy of the production)

Into the Woods

Musical
Popular
Sondheim

If you go down to the woods today, you're sure of an incredible musical outing! Jordan Fein's Olivier Award-winning revival has made the well-deserved leap from the Bridge Theatre to the West End, and fantastic cast members like Kate Fleetwood have been joined by brilliant new additions such as John Dagleish and Laura Pitt-Pulford. Don't miss this enchanting production of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's fairy tale mash-up.

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Photo credit: Into The Woods artwork. (Courtesy of production)

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09:00

The Breakfast Club

Head to one of The Breakfast Club’s central London branches for a slap-up English cafe classic.

10:30

Buckingham Palace

Is there anything more British than the changing of the guards? Arrive early for a good spot to watch this historic event, which takes place every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 10.45am.

The Cherry Orchard

Play
Chekhov
Must see

Kristin Scott Thomas leads a beautiful new West End production of Chekhow's elegiac play The Cherry Orchard, adapted by Conor McPherson and directed by Ian Rickson. She stars as the aristocratic Ranevyskaya, who refuses to face the reality that her family may lose their beloved estate in this changing Russia. The excellent cast also features Stephen Mangan.

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Kristin Scott Thomas in The Cherry Orchard (Photo by Johan Persson)

Come Alive!

Circus
Musical
Must-see

Samantha Barks will star opposite Oliver Tompsett in the new The Greatest Showman musical in London next year. But if you can't wait until then, head to Come Alive! The Great Showman Circus Spectacular at the Empress Museum. This Big Top spectacular combines the considerable circus skills of Cirque du Soleil with all your favourite songs from the film, including “This is Me” and “The Greatest Show”. Be sure to arrive early to soak up the pre-show immersive elements and chow down at the Empress Diner.

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Come Alive!

Photo credit: Come Alive! (Courtesy of production)

Jesus Christ Superstar

Musical
Popular
Andrew Lloyd Webber

Hallelujah! The smash-hit revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Biblical musical Jesus Christ Superstar is following up its summer run at the London Palladium with an encore season at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. This heavenly production stars Sam Ryder as Jesus and Tyrone Huntley as Judas, plus an incredible series of guest stars as King Herod – including Hollywood legend Glenn Close.

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Photo credit: Jesus Christ Superstar at the London Palladium. (Courtesy of production)

Wicked

Must-see
Popular
Musical

Wicked recently celebrated a glorious 20 years in the West End – it's here for good! The iconic musical is still one of London’s greatest nights out, with the cavernous Apollo Victoria packed to the gills at every performance. Current cast includes the perfect pair of Evita and Priscilla Queen of the Desert star Emma Kingston and musical sensation Zizi Strallen as Glinda. Rejoicify!

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Photo credit: Emma Kingston as Elphaba. (Photo by Matt Crockett)

RENT

Musical
Popular
Iconic

There's no day but today to see Jonathan Larson's legendary musical RENT, back in the West End in an explosive revival. Directed by Luke Sheppard, this pulse-racing production sees a group of young bohemians in New York's East Village navigate love, art, sickness, and community, with iconic numbers like "La Vie Bohème" and "Seasons of Love". The incredible cast features Strangers Things's Gaten Matarazzo.

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Photo credit: RENT (Photo by Pamela Raith Photography)

Oh, Mary!

Comedy
Iconic
Popular

Oh, Lolly! Cole Escola's wonderfully irreverent, outrageous, and weirdly sweet Olivier-winning comedy Oh, Mary! has an exciting new star: Ghosts actress Lolly Adefope. She plays the titular character, First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln, who in this version of history is a frustrated cabaret singer. Don't miss out on London's most shockingly fabulous comic treat.

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Photo credit: Lolly Adefope. (Photo by Oliver Rosser)

Nine Night

Play
Popular
Must see

Natasha Gordon's hit play, which ran at the National Theatre and in the West End in 2018, is back by popular demand, this time playing at the Kiln Theatre. It sees a family gather together for the traditional Jamaican Nine Night, but, amid the rum and curry, the grief and bickering, secrets begin to emerge. Funny, gripping and heartfelt, it's a gem of a piece.

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Photo credit: Nine Night (Courtesy of production)

Million Dollar Quartet

What would it be like to revisit one of the greatest jam sessions in music history? Million Dollar Quartet, which heads to the West End following a successful run at the Barn Theatre, explores what happened when Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley were brought together at a recording studio in Memphis.

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Photo credit: Million Dollar Quartet artwork. (Courtesy of production)