London Theatre Shows in July 2025

There are heaps of children’s shows in London in July for the summer holidays, including The Lion King, The Smeds and The Smoos and 101 Dalmatians, plus the UK premiere of New Wave musical Sing Street. No hols booked? Escape to a Greek Island with Mamma Mia! or go stateside with The Great Gatsby. And make sure to catch the last few weeks of Fiddler on the Roof at the Barbican Theatre.

Don’t miss stars on stage - Michael Sheen returns to the National Theatre in Nye, and My Master Builder starring Ewan McGregor and The Fifth Step with Martin Freeman both close this month.

July is also great for soaking up the sun at London’s best outdoor theatres. Book teen-friendly drama Noughts and Crosses at Regent’s Park, or get Shakespearean with standing tickets to family show Rough Magic at the Globe.

62 Shows in London

ABBA Voyage

ABBA Voyage

The Swedish pop group are projected into the ABBA Arena in a cutting-edge digital performance, promising a concert experience like no other.

Wicked

Wicked

Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz, with spellbinding songs, a powerful story and incredible visual spectacles. Best for age 7+.

Les Miserables

Les Miserables

Hear the people sing in the world's longest-running musical, which has been in the West End since 1985.

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sensational musical has been enchanting audiences since 1986 with its haunting tale of love and obsession.

MJ the Musical

MJ the Musical

Discover the creative mind and artistry behind the King of Pop in this Tony Award-winning musical.

Back to the Future the Musical

Back to the Future the Musical

Great Scott! The legendary time-traveling comedy is back in this incredible musical adaptation that will delight the entire family.

Hamilton

Hamilton

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hugely popular musical Hamilton follows the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of America.

The Lion King

The Lion King

Disney’s spectacular musical features stunning puppetry and an unforgettable score by Elton John. Best for age 6+.

Matilda the Musical

Matilda the Musical

Tim Minchin's mischievous musical adaptation is a hilarious, heart-warming modern classic for the whole family. Best for age 6+.

Oliver!

Oliver!

Matthew Bourne directs a thrilling revival of Lionel Bart’s musical, featuring “Consider Yourself”, “I’d Do Anything” and more.

The Great Gatsby: A New Musical

The Great Gatsby: A New Musical

It’s the party of the season! The Coliseum’s summer musical is a decadent adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic!

Giant

Giant

John Lithgow is magnetic as Roald Dahl in this smart and provocative drama, transferring to the West End after a sold-out world premiere.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Discover the life and career of a global superstar in this electrifying show, featuring hits "Proud Mary" and "River Deep Mountain High".

The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada

The iconic film becomes a fun and fabulous new musical, with songs by Elton John. Dress to impress because Miranda Priestly is on her way!

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

Dance the night away to ABBA’s greatest hits at the hilarious West End musical that inspired the film.

Cabaret

Cabaret

A daring revival of the hit musical welcomes audiences to 1930s Berlin, via the immersive Kit Kat Club.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Immerse yourself in a world of spectacle and faded glamour at this unmissable jukebox musical, based on Baz Luhrmann’s film.

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

From the creators of South Park this outrageous, multi-award winning musical tells the hilarious story of two naïve Mormon missionaries.

The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie’s classic whodunnit is the world's longest running show. Can you keep the secret?

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Discover the thrilling origins of the Upside Down in this incredible new prequel to the Netflix series, co-created by the Duffer Brothers.

My Master Builder

My Master Builder

Ewan McGregor is back on stage for the first time in 17 years in Lila Raicek’s new play. A startling relationship drama inspired by Ibsen.

Titanique

Titanique

Climb aboard the funniest, campest musical in town, girlfriends! Forget Jack and Rose… Céline Dion is the star of this Off-Broadway hit.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic story of a man who ages in reverse becomes a dazzling folk musical set on the coast of Cornwall.

Starlight Express

Starlight Express

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s exhilarating musical, performed entirely on rollerskates, returns to London at the dazzling Starlight Auditorium.

Hadestown

Hadestown

Tony Award winner Anaïs Mitchell's genre-defying take on Greek mythology takes audiences on an unforgettable trip to the Underworld.

Clueless The Musical

Clueless The Musical

The iconic ‘90s film transforms into a fashionably fun musical comedy! A new version from Amy Heckerling, with songs by KT Tunstall.

The Play That Goes Wrong

The Play That Goes Wrong

Mischief Theatre’s hilarious comedy of errors will leave you in stitches, as an am-dram group's latest murder mystery goes awry.

The Comedy About Spies

The Comedy About Spies

MI5? More like LOL! Mischief Theatre’s latest comedy, set in the world of ‘60s espionage, features spies, mistaken identity and more!

Fiddler on the Roof

Fiddler on the Roof

Jordan Fein’s bold, moving and critically acclaimed revival of the classic musical returns to London for a strictly limited run.

Mrs Warren's Profession

Mrs Warren's Profession

Imelda Staunton and her daughter Bessie Carter star in this brand-new production of George Bernard Shaw’s witty, controversial drama.

My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro

The Olivier Award-winning adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s film is a magical West End experience. Best for age 6+.

Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution

The landmark production of Agatha Christie's courtroom thriller is set inside the magnificent council chamber of London County Hall.

Disney's Hercules

Disney's Hercules

Experience Disney’s beloved film on stage in this dazzling new musical, featuring “Zero to Hero” and more. Best for age 6+.

Magic Mike Live

Magic Mike Live

Let your hair down with a night of irresistible, temperature-raising entertainment, inspired by Channing Tatum’s sizzling film franchise.

Inter Alia

Inter Alia

Rosamund Pike stars in this searing drama about motherhood and masculinity from the award-winning team behind Prima Facie.

Six the Musical

Six the Musical

Henry VIII’s embattled ex-wives reign over the West End with their fist-pumping histo-remix.

Evita

Evita

Jamie Lloyd’s sleek and gritty revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical returns, starring Rachel Zegler.

Fawlty Towers

Fawlty Towers

Make a reservation for this hilarious play, based on the ‘70s sitcom. Written by John Cleese & guaranteed to make you cry with laughter!

The Merry Wives of Windsor

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Shakespeare’s wild and boisterous comedy sees Middle England collapse into brilliant chaos - performed in the open air at the Globe.

Quadrophenia, A Mod Ballet

Quadrophenia, A Mod Ballet

Experience the iconic The Who album about teen rebellion and self-discovery as you’ve never seen it before - a mod ballet.

The Fifth Step

The Fifth Step

Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden star in David Ireland's subversively funny new play about two men who meet in Alcoholics Anonymous.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Nicholas Hytner’s boundary-breaking, immersive production of Shakespeare’s spellbinding comedy returns to the Bridge Theatre.

The Crucible

The Crucible

Accusations of witchcraft seize a small town in this American classic, the first time it is performed on the Globe stage.

Nye

Nye

Michael Sheen reprises his role as NHS founder Nye Bevan in this “mighty, moving” (Financial Times) play.

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Experience a fresh take on one of the greatest love stories of all time, in this Wild West-inspired production of Shakespeare’s tragedy.

Noughts and Crosses

Noughts and Crosses

Experience Malorie Blackman’s modern classic tale of love, division and revolution on stage at Regent’s Park.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

Discover gods, monsters and teenage destiny as this epic musical, based on Rick Riordan’s best-selling books, plays in London.

Good Night, Oscar

Good Night, Oscar

Will and Grace star Sean Hayes reprises his Tony-winning performance as wild-card composer Oscar Levant in this explosive comedy drama.

The Choir of Man

The Choir of Man

Experience the ultimate pub lock-in in London, thanks to nine normal guys with incredible voices - and a real bar on stage!

Just For One Day

Just For One Day

Discover the story behind Live Aid in this exhilarating jukebox musical. Featuring songs from David Bowie, Diana Ross, Elton John and more.

The Smeds and The Smoos

The Smeds and The Smoos

Fly through space on an alien adventure in this exciting stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s picture book. Best for age 3+.

Till the Stars Come Down

Till the Stars Come Down

Tensions rise at the wedding of a working class Midlands lass and a Polish immigrant in this explosive play about family, grief and home.

Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain

Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain

Enjoy history with all the nasty bits left in at this brilliant kids’ show! From Boudicca to Queen Victoria, best for ages 5+.

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

The Tiger Who Came To Tea

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show that is now a West End favourite! Best for age 3+, babes in arms under 18 months.

Austentatious

Austentatious

The Jane Austen-inspired improv troupe pulls a fantastic new show out from under their bonnets every night, based on your suggestions.

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

You give a place, time and situation and they create a brand-new musical! Showstopper is perfect for theatre fans who enjoy the unexpected.

Echo

Echo

Discover a play that pushes the boundaries of unrehearsed cold reads in this ambitious, magical and uncompromising production.

Sing Street

Sing Street

Experience Sing Street at Lyric Hammersmith - a heartwarming, music-filled journey through 1980s Dublin from the team behind Once.

Burlesque The Musical

Burlesque The Musical

Be seduced by this sizzling musical about a small-town girl who finds her voice at a glitzy Burlesque bar, based on the campy 2010 film.

Rough Magic

Rough Magic

Join Shakespeare’s Weird Sisters as they cook up a magical and surprising family show, based on Macbeth. Best for age 5+.

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