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.

Pinocchio comes to life in this wonderful musical stage adaptation of Carlo Collodi's timeless tale, returning to Shakespeare's Globe this Christmas! Directed by Sean Holmes, The Globe's anticipated version of the wooden puppet with dreams of becoming a real boy, has a book and lyrics by the award-winning Charli Josephine (Cowbois), alongside Olivier nominee Jim Fortune on music and lyrics.

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.

Birmingham Repertory Theatre's wildly successful live stage adaptation of Raymond Briggs' best-loved children's book marks its 29th return to the Peacock this Christmas - this time with new direction and choreography by Olivier Award-winner Will Tuckett (Into the Woods, The Nutcracker). Cemented as one of London's best Christmas traditions, this production makes use of a live orchestra, singing, and charming choreography.

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.

Surpassing over 10,000 performances on London's West End (that's an incredible 24 years of shows), Willy Russell's Blood Brothers is safely one of the UK's favourite musicals. Now, courtesy of Bill Kenwright Limited, the legendary hit takes to the road this year on tour, bringing the emotional tale of two brothers torn asunder by fate to you. Including modern classics such as 'Tell Me It's Not True', 'Marylin Monroe' and 'Bright New Day' among many more, discover once more (or for the first time) the heartwrenching yet uplifting journey that is this special show.

Start the car, I know a whoopie spot - Chicago is back! Join Roxie and her merry murderesses as they battle for fame and freedom in this satirical look at the world of celebrity and justice. Set in the roaring twenties, Chicago has everything you want from a musical, sex, murder, and good old razzle-dazzle that has you intoxicated from start to finish.

It first pirouetted its way into our hearts on the big screen, and is now dancing its way back to London for a 25-week run at the Adelphi Theatre! With a score by none other than Elton John, Billy Elliot: The Musical brings to life the heart-warming tale of a young working-class kid who dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. The only catch? He's a boy!

Inspired by the artwork of Edgar Degas and a young ballerina who posed for one of his most famous sculptures, Little Dancer is coming to the Theatre Royal Haymarket for a limited run, following its much-acclaimed concert staging in 2025. Telling the story of Marie van Goethem, a young student with the Paris Opera Ballet and ballerina who was immortalised in Degas' sculpture of the same name. This wonderful new musical blends fact and fiction to imagine Marie's life as she navigates the tough backstage world of the Paris Opera Ballet and juggles her newfound fame.

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.