10 Exciting New Shows in London in 2025
Every year gets better and better for theatre in the capital, and a huge number of fantastic shows are gearing up to open over the next 12 months. As we continue into 2025, you can book now for lots of exciting London theatre shows in April and beyond that people will be hyping up for months to come! Expect the return of some of the biggest hits of yesteryear and new writing that will transport you all around the world from the comfort of your seat. There’s never been a better time to visit London and immerse yourself in a new play or musical.
Below, we have listed our pick of the most hyped, must-see plays and best musicals in London over the coming year. Get excited, but most importantly get booking so you don’t miss out on the shows everyone will be talking about!
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1. Stereophonic: a recording breaking, record making drama
2. Evita: Jamie Lloyd's acclaimed revival returns!
Jamie Lloyd’s critically acclaimed revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic musical returns to London this summer starring Rachel Zegler. Telling the story of actress and political celebrity Eva Perón, Lloyd directs in his trademark sleek style, and fans have been begging for this production to return since it debuted at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2019. The smash hit features beloved songs including “Don’t Cry for Me Argentina” and “Oh What a Circus”, and is sure to be one of the hottest shows in London this summer!
3. Punch: a powerfully moving drama
4. Mrs Warren's Profession: Imelda Staunton stars in bold classic
5. The Producers: London’s best musical about Broadway’s worst!
6. Fiddler on the Roof: the classic musical is as relevant as ever
7. A Midsummer Night’s Dream: the spellbinding rom-com returns!
8. Burlesque: a new musical with glitz, glamour and grit
9. Here We Are: Sondheim’s final show is a satirical smash!
10. Hercules: a star is born with Disney's new musical!
London Theatre Shows By Month
London Theatre Rumours
At SeatPlan we keep our ear to the ground to bring you the latest news of upcoming shows in London. We have gathered all the industry whisperings on new West End musicals and plays coming in 2025 and beyond, so set an Alert for your most anticipated shows, and we will let you know when they’re confirmed.
Broadway musical Jagged Little Pill, inspired by Alanis Morissette’s iconic album, was rumoured to open in London in late 2022, but this has been pushed back.
Other rumoured new London musicals that are transferring from Broadway include Tootsie and Beetlejuice.
For families, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s adaptation of David Walliams’ book The Boy in the Dress is reportedly looking for a West End home, and Emma Thompson is developing Nanny McPhee the Musical.
Birmingham Rep’s UK premiere of Shakespeare spoof Something Rotten! was unfortunately postponed, but good news: a staged concert performance, starring Jason Manford, received standing ovations at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in August 2024, and we wouldn't be surprised to see a full West End season announced soon.
Derren Brown’s mind-bending version of H.G. Wells’ sci-fi story The Invisible Man was rumoured to be opening in 2022, but has been delayed.
Exciting film adaptations include It’s a Wonderful Life with music by Paul McCartney and book by Lee Hall (Billy Elliot). Ealing Comedy favourite Kind Hearts and Coronets has also been picked up for a stage adaptation, by Stephen Fry.
A new adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel The Talented Mr Ripley premieres at the Birmingham Rep this September - their site says 'before London', so fingers crossed that we see a West End transfer of this dark, atmospheric story.
There are rumblings that Broadway smash-hit The Outsiders, about two rival gangs in rural Oklahoma, may be looking at a West End transfer. The coming-of-age folk musical, based on the 1980s Francis Ford Copolla film, was nominated for a massive twelve Tony’s in 2024, taking home four trophies, and has been incredibly well received by audiences in NYC (with a rating of 4.4 stars on SeatPlan!). Here’s hoping London audiences get to meet Ponyboy Curtis and his gang of troubled teens soon!
Finally, rumours abound that Cats: The Jellicle Ball, the Ballroom-culture-inspired immersive reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical which took New York by storm in 2024 could be in for a London transfer this spring. So cross your paws and sharpen your claws - here’s hoping the we see some fierce, fabulous felines in the capital in 2025!
