Shows To See In London for Father's Day
Ditch the “World’s Greatest Dad” mug and throw away the cartoon beer card!
This year, Dad deserves something he'll remember forever! From classics reimagined to musicals that'll make even the most reserved dads crack a smile, this Father's Day we've got the perfect line-up of shows for Pops to enjoy.
Father's Day Shows In London
Electra/Persona
25 Aug - 9 Oct
National Theatre, Lyttelton
Cate Blanchett heads up an award winning cast for the world premiere of Benedict Andrews' Electra/Persona at the Lyttleton at National Theatre. A unique adaptation that brings two classic works into one, Andrews takes Sophocles' Greek tragedy Electra and the seminal 1966 Swedish psychological drama film Persona, turning the pair into one searing new piece of theatre. Starring alongside Blanchett are Nina Hoss (Tar) and Ella Lily Hyland (A Thousand Blows), with music by Hildur Gudnadottir (Joker) and further details to be announced.
To Kill A Mockingbird
25 Jun - 12 Sep
Wyndhams Theatre
Oscar winner Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird was last seen in the West End in 2022. Now, The King and I director Bartlett Sher brings this Tony-winning, seminal story back to London in 2026! To Kill a Mockingbird tells the story of a Black man accused of rape in pre-Civil Rights era Alabama and the noble lawyer who defends him.
The Comedy About Spies
1 Aug - 26 Sep
Adelphi Theatre
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.
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
21 Sep - 19 Dec
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Fresh off his run in High Noon, Billy Crudup will return to the West End, opposite Gillian Anderson, in this new production of Edward Albee's landmark play, directed by Marianne Elliot (Company, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time). Set over the course of one evening, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf brings us into the heart of the marriage of Martha and George, who invite an unwitting younger couple to an after-party at their home. What begins as a nightcap soon escalates as Martha and George draw their guests into the battleground that is their fractured relationship.
Hay Fever
22 Sep - 12 Dec
Wyndhams 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.
Jesus Christ Superstar
20 Jun - 5 Sep
London Palladium
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!
Trainspotting The Musical
15 Jul - 5 Sep
Theatre Royal Haymarket
Three decades after the release of Danny Boyle's famous film adaptation of Irvine Welsh's seminal novel, Trainspotting now has its musical adaptation, receiving its world premiere in London's West End. Written by Welsh himself and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger (Fawlty Towers - The Play), music and lyrics are written by musician Stephen McGuinness and Welsh, while protagonist Mark Renton will be played by West End debutant Robbie Scott, with further casting details to be announced. The BAFTA-winning 1996 film is seen as one of the cultural touchstones of the era, listed in the BFI's 100 greatest films of the century, and with the novel's original writer behind this adaptation, expect a stage musical just as tragic and strangely life-affirming.
The Ballad of Johnny and June
7 - 11 Jul
Richmond Theatre
Tony Award winning director Des McAnuff (Jersey Boys) takes the helm for this astounding new musical, lighting up theatres across the UK on tour next year! Based on the fiery relationship between two cultural giants of the 20th century, The Ballad of Johnny and June is a captivating exploration of the passion, and the heartbreak, behind musical immortality.
Rent
26 Sep - 13 Feb 2027
Duke of Yorks Theatre
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.
The Choir of Man
25 - 29 Aug
Richmond Theatre
Featuring a talented cast of poets, dancers, musicians, and vocalists, The Choir of Man is a brand new choral experience that'll fill your soul with soaring harmonies and plenty of feel-good moments! Set in a working pub, Choir Of Man brings together the sonorous, deep timbres of nine burly lads for winning arrangements of a broad spectrum of pub tunes, folk classics, Broadway hits, and classic rock and pop anthems and more.
