The bombastic biblical tuner makes a welcome return as London's Palladium hosts Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's award-winning production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's glittering staple, Jesus Christ Superstar. Starring Sam Ryder as Jesus, with Olivier Award-winner Drew McOnie choreographing, Tim Sheader directs the world-renowned sensation. Amen!

Music icon Sting stars in his critically acclaimed musical, The Last Ship, in a revised new production, coming to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane this autumn. Featuring original music by The Police frontman himself, The Last Ship is a heartfelt and empowering musical about the shipbuilding community in his home city of Newcastle, as it reached its breaking point in the 1980s. Debuting in Chicago in 2014, the musical has enjoyed runs on Broadway, the West End, and in Australia. Inspired by Sting's own childhood, The Last Ship features some of the Grammy winner's best-loved songs, including "Island of Souls", "All This Time" and "When We Dance".

The Queens have returned! Henry VIII's infamous quest for an heir and his notorious penchant for beheadings have cemented his place as one of Britain's most renowned monarchs. The stories of his six ill-fated wives are fixtures in any school history curriculum. Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the musical Six brings their stories to life in a dazzling, high-energy performance!

Cameron Mackintosh brings the mean streets of Victorian London to life in this Olivier-award winning staging of Lionel Bart's theatrical classic, with all-new choreography and direction from Matthew Bourne! Based on Charles Dickens's novel, the story follows young orphan Oliver Twist as he looks for friends and a new family while navigating his way through life in London where danger lurks at every corner. Set to a timeless score that includes standards 'Food, Glorious Food', 'Oliver!', 'Oom-Pah-Pah', 'You've Got to Pick a Pocket or Two', and many more, don't miss this exciting revival as it sweeps into the Gielgud Theatre.

Welcome to a not-so-blissful family weekend! Emmy and two-time Tony-winning star Christine Baranski has played every role under the stars, and is now ticking off a major career milestone with her long-awaited West End debut in this sparkling reimagining of Noel Coward's century-old comedy, starring alongside Oscar nominee Richard E. Grant, under the direction of Emily Burns.

This autumn, the West End welcomes the highly anticipated world premiere of The Standard of Living starring Rory Kinnear and Natalia Osipova, a new play by Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham (Punch, Quiz, Ink, Dear England). Staged at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, this strictly limited run follows intellectual titan John Maynard Keynes, a man who rewrote the rules of modern economics during a world on the brink of crisis.

From the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery comes this exhilarating production that will leave you shaken (not stirred) with laughter! The Comedy About Spies takes place in swinging 1960s London, with chaos ensuing when a British double agent swipes the blueprints for a top-secret weapon being developed. Writers Henry Lewis and Henry Shields have redefined modern farce through their brilliant work as part of Mischief Theatre, and this new piece, under the direction of Matt Di Carlo (The Play That Goes Wrong off-Broadway, Moulin Rouge) is absolutely no exception.

This shining musical from Jeanine Tersoi and Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire is coming to London! Full of heart, humor, and unforgettable moments, Kimberly Akimbo was a critical hit on its Broadway premiere and went on to win five 2023 Tony Awards, including the coveted Best New Musical, Best Book of A Musical, and Best Original Score. With a soundtrack that blends cabaret classical, jazz, folk, and rock, discover Kimberly's poignant tale as she navigates her teenage life with a rare aging disease.

Welcome to Burlesque! The iconic 2010 film is shimmying from the screen to the stage in this brand-new musical adaptation from original screenwriter Steve Atin. Set in a struggling burlesque lounge at the mercy of big-shot developers, the titular Burlesque is a titillating tale of rivalries, relationships, and revelry as witnessed by newbie Ali. It's time to dig out your stockings and feather boas and show a little more as Burlesque moves into the brand new venue: The Arts at Marble Arch!

All stemming from the story of a normal couple plagued by a malevolent unseen force told through 'found-footage', Paranormal Activity reinvigorated the horror genre on its 2007 release, and now it's changing the game once more as it comes to the stage. An original story from acclaimed Punchdrunk founder and artistic director Felix Barrett and playwright Levi Holloway, be prepared for thrills in the theatre as this new chapter in the 'Paranormal universe unfolds live!

West End Transfer! James Fein (Oklahoma!, Cabaret) directs Tony-winning super duo Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's second collaboration, transferring from the Bridge Theatre to the Noel Coward this autumn. The Brothers Grimm-inspired story premiered on Broadway in 1987. Since then, the tale of a childless baker and his wife has been adapted into a $213 million-grossing Disney film and has had countless revivals. The question remains - what will you go Into the Woods for?

Riding high off the back of sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, the Turbine Theatre, and the Garrick, oh, and an Olivier nomination for good measure, don't miss Rob Madge's exuberant celebration of growing up queer in this triumphant, touching, and hilarious production. Reminiscing on the time they tried to stage a full-scale Disney parade in their living room, with Rob playing all the characters from Mary Poppins to Ariel and their dad on stage management duties, enjoy this re-staging of the storied event!

Sing along with the Queens! Henry VIII's infamous quest for an heir and his notorious penchant for beheadings have cemented his place as one of Britain's most renowned monarchs. The stories of his six ill-fated wives are fixtures in any school history curriculum. Created by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, the musical Six brings their stories to life in a dazzling, high-energy performance! With these special Sing-along performances, this will surely be a night to remember!

Comedian and actor Andy Sandberg adds a few more strings to his bow as this new play, penned and directed by the SNL and Lonely Island star, enjoys its world premiere this autumn at Riverside Studios. Based on true events, Affluenza is a razor-sharp exploration of power, privilege and generational wealth, as evidenced by one of the most reviled American legal defences of recent times.

30th Anniversary production! You heard that right, RENTheads, after last being seen in the West End in 1999, RENT is returning to London with Gaten Matarazzo making his West End debut as Mark Cohen! Electrifying the musical theatre landscape when it premiered on Broadway back in 1996, Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer and Tony-winning RENT remains an unmissable experience to this day. Bursting with energy and a rocking score, Rent tells the story of a band of young artists living in New York, who are determined to overcome the fear of HIV that hangs over them.

This immensely successful reimagining of Disney's 1994 animation continues to captivate audiences over two decades after its opening at the Lyceum Theatre. It conjures up the African savannah in all its grand, majestic beauty, employing elaborate costuming, breathtaking puppetry, and soaring African melodies to transport audiences from the grey streets of London to pure theatrical bliss. Be prepared for a night to remember!