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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. New shows opening in July include the West End Transfer of smash-hit play Till the Stars Come Down and sizzling new musical Burlesque, based on the Christina Aguilera movie. Don’t miss these stars on stage - Michael Sheen returns to the National Theatre in Nye, and Good Night Oscar starring Will and Grace’s Sean Hayes opens at the Barbican, while 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

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!

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+.

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.

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.

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.

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+.

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.

Evita

Evita

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

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

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

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!

Oliver!

Oliver!

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

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.

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+.

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!

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.

Nye

Nye

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

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+.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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+.

The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

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

Hadestown

Hadestown

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

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.

Starlight Express

Starlight Express

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

Noughts and Crosses

Noughts and Crosses

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

Cabaret

Cabaret

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Girl From The North Country

Girl From The North Country

Love, loss and hope collide in this award-winning jukebox musical, reimagining Bob Dylan hits in Depression Era Minnesota.

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.

CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE

CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE

Sing, dance and giggle with JJ and friends as the beloved children's show brings its musical magic to London! Suitable for all ages.

Saving Mozart

Saving Mozart

Child prodigy, rebel, genius. This bold new musical tells the untold story of the legendary composer - and the women who shaped his life.

Sing Street

Sing Street

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

The Daughter of Time

The Daughter of Time

Romance, history and myth collide when an investigator opens a cold case on Richard III, in this exhilarating crime 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!

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+.

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.

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.

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.

Beautiful World Cabarets

Beautiful World Cabarets

Olivier winner Janie Dee curates a dazzling, eco-themed cabaret series blending song, storytelling, and nature at Charing Cross Theatre.

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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