Jack Thorne's (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Adolescence) joyful version of A Christmas Carol returns to The Old Vic for the 2026 festive season! Directed by Matthew Warchus, this stirring and sumptuously designed production of the Charles Dickens classic takes us into the heart of Victorian London and into the austere counting offices of one Mr Ebeneezer Scrooge for a lesson in kindness he'll never forget.

Following a sell-out run at The National Theatre, Pride transfers to London's Bridge Theatre, bringing one of Britain's most uplifting true stories to life. Produced by P&P Productions and the National Theatre, the production is helmed by director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford, who reunite after collaborating on the BAFTA-winning 2014 film of the same name.

You've read the book, you've heard the album, and now it's time to experience Jeff Wayne's iconic musical experience, live! Back for 2026, this exciting arena tour brings Wayne's unforgettable version of H.G Well's influential sci-fi novel to you and it's going to be out of this world! Travel through Victorian England as you witness the invasion of the Martians and fight for survival in this all-sensory experience, accompanied by Wayne's captivating prog-rock score.

Hamlet Hail to the Thief combines Radiohead and Shakespeare in an epic new stage production co-created by Thom Yorke, Christine Jones, and Steven Hoggett, featuring reworked music from Radiohead's acclaimed Hail to the Thief album! Catch this thunderous London premiere at the Barbican Theatre from 31 October 2026 to 23 January 2027, following sold-out runs in Manchester and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Following a critically acclaimed, sellout run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the immersive, queer-pop nightclub-come-Peter Pan musical Club NVRLND transfers to London at The Vaults in Waterloo! Directed by Steven Kunis, the production features a book by Olivier Award winner and rising star Jack Holden and choreography worthy of a club all-nighter by Ashley Nottingham. A hugely fun reimagining of Peter Pan, the show features the play taking place both on stage and in and around the audience members, as you dance in a club to a soundtrack of 2000s bangers including Britney Spears, Outkast, Rihanna and P!nk. What's more, the show operates as a fully functioning nightclub - the party starts before the show and continues long after the final curtain!

David Nicholls' bestselling novel makes its much-anticipated transition to the West End stage in One Day The Musical, following its premiere run in Edinburgh. Adapted by playwright David Greig, the production features a score composed by Johnnyswim's Abner and Amanda Ramirez, with contributions from Freya Catrin Smith. Tony and Olivier Award-winning director Max Webster (Life of Pi) helms a production which stars Jamie Muscato (Moulin Rouge!) as Dexter and Sharon Rose (Hamilton) as Emma.

The bombastic biblical tuner makes a welcome return as Theatre Royal Drury Lane 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!

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!

The subversive and downright twisty hit musical follows two unlikely friends and how they become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch of the South. Based on Gregory Maguire's best-selling novel series, this spellbinding musical adventure transports you to a spectacular fantasy world of wizardry, witchcraft, sorcery and spells, long before Dorothy arrived in that pesky flying house. Watch as two extraordinary young women grapple with the choices they face, and find unlikely allies in each other as they learn what it is to truly be....WICKED.

Soon-to-be-married Sophie is desperate to find her father to walk her down the aisle; unfortunately, her mother Donna has no idea who it is. After discovering three possible candidates in her mother's diary, she fires off three invitations to the men, who all arrive together on the idyllic Greek island where Sophie and Donna live. When Donna discovers her three old flames are back in her life, she must confront her past and organise the wedding with the help of her outrageous friends! Laughter, sunshine, and of course, ABBA songs galore are in full splendor in this, the ultimate feel-good musical!

Since its debut four decades ago, Claude-Michel Schnberg and Alain Boublil's musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's epic novel has set the gold standard for musical theatre. An epic score, passionate story, and phenomenal scale are part of the magic, but it's truly the wonder of seeing a live performance that does it the most justice. Seen by an audience that numbers over 70 million, it's safe to say that Les Miserables is the world's most popular musical - and then some.

The best-reviewed show in West End history, this plucky Olivier and Tony Award-winning hit tells the true story of one of World War II's most audacious operations, so bizarre you won't believe it helped us ultimately win the war. The question is, how did a well-dressed corpse wrong-foot Hitler? Impeccably staged, this hilarious and heartwarming caper is one of our best in recent years, so if you haven't already, get down to the Fortune Theatre and join the fun!

Pack your marmalade sandwiches and get down to the Savoy Theatre to welcome the world's most beloved bear to the stage! Paddington: The Musical made its eagerly awaited debut in 2025, bringing Michael Bond's timeless tale of the iconic bear from deepest darkest Peru - a true British national treasure - to the London stage now!

Say his name three times and he will appear! That's right, Tim Burton's Oscar-winning Beetlejuice is crossing the pond from Broadway to the West End in 2026! Anthony King, Scott Brown, and Australian comedian Eddie Perfect's creation will be resurrected at the Prince Edward Theatre! Sure to be a welcome return, don't miss all the spooky mischief as the wonderfully weird anti-hero struts his stuff on stage once more!

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.

Callie Khouri's timeless feminist cinema classic gets its world premiere as a stage musical at the Young Vic! Adapted by Khouri herself over three decades after the release of the Golden Globe and Academy Award-winning film, Thelma & Louise features music and lyrics by acclaimed singer-songwriter Neko Case, with Amy Lennox (Cabaret) playing Thelma and Rachel Tucker (Wicked) in the role of Louise. With the original having been directed by cinematic heavyweight Ridley Scott, director Trip Cullman takes on the baton for this stage production of a story seen as a landmark in feminist film.