London Theatre News

London theatre openings in 2027

Learn all about the amazing productions playing in London next year, from Billy Elliot the Musical to August: Osage County.

'Game of Thrones: The Mad King' to transfer to London in 2027

Based on novels by George R. R. Martin, and adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, The Mad King is a prequel to the acclaimed TV series about noble houses fighting for control of the Iron Throne.

'Beetlejuice' announces early closure in the West End

Based on Tim Burton's 1988 film, Beetlejuice follows teenager Lydia Deetz as she moves house with her father and ends up sharing her new home with a pair of newly-deads and the demonic ghost Beetlejuice — who ends up causing a whole lot of havoc.

Taylor Mac's 'Holiday Sauce' to open at Soho Theatre Walthamstow this Christmas

Featuring musicians from the Philharmonia Orchestra in the band, Holiday Sauce will blend "music, burlesque and random acts of fabulousness in the most subversive and cathartic event of the season".

Original West End 'Avenue Q' cast members to return for special performance

The musical follows new graduate Princeton, as he ends up in a shabby apartment on New York’s rundown Avenue Q. Together with new friends, he navigates life, love, and growing up.

Ria Jones and Sally Ann Triplett to star in Victoria Wood's 'Fourteen Again'

The new musical features music and lyrics by Victoria Wood, with a book by Everybody’s Talking About Jamie writer Tom MacRae, and follows Peggy as she reconnects with her childhood friend Lou at their local Slimming Club.

Full cast and band announced for 'Hamlet Hail to the Thief' at the Barbican

Hamlet Hail to the Thief is illuminated by Radiohead’s celebrated album, re-worked by Thom Yorke and performed live by a cast of musicians and actors.

Giles Terera to lead 'A Christmas Carol' at The Old Vic

Directed by Matthew Warchus and adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne, Charles Dickens's tale of a miserly man who learns to change his ways after he is visited by four ghosts.

Michael Ball to star in new production of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' in London

With an original score by Marc Shaiman, with lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and book by David Greig, the musical will be directed by Curve Artistic Director Nikolai Foster.

Cast announced for new production of 'The Snowman' in the West End

Based on the much-loved picture book by Raymond Briggs, and featuring Howard Blake’s score, The Snowman tells the story of a young boy who builds a snowman that comes to life. Paddington's puppet designer Tahra Zafar joins the creative team.