London Theatre Shows in July 2025
There are lots of children’s shows in London in July for the summer holidays, including The Lion King, The Smeds and The Smoos and new musical 101 Dalmatians. For the grown ups, Nye starring Michael Sheen returns to the National Theatre. No hols booked this year? Why not escape to a Greek Island with Mamma Mia! or go stateside with The Great Gatsby.
New openings for July include the UK premiere of Sing Street at Lyric Hammersmith - a must for musical fans. Based on the film of the same name, the show is set in 1980s Ireland with a New Wave-inspired score.
July is also great for soaking up the atmosphere at London’s best outdoor theatres. Regent’s Park has fantastic, family-friendly shows every year, or you can enjoy an authentic Shakespearean experience with standing tickets at the Globe Theatre.