London Theatre Shows in May 2025

London theatres are in full bloom this May! Musical fans can enjoy the acclaimed Regent’s Park production of Fiddler on the Roof transferring to the Barbican or catch Live Aid jukebox Just For One Day. For lovers of plays, rock’n’roll drama Stereophonic comes to London following a record-breaking Broadway run, Imelda Staunton and her daughter star in provocative classic Mrs Warren’s Profession, while Martin Freeman leads moving dark comedy The Fifth Step, and Tamsin Greig reprises her devastating role in The Deep Blue Sea as it transfers from Bath Theatre Royal.

Bridgerton fans should book now to see Jonathan Bailey in Richard II, scheduled to close on 10 May. Plus, it’s your last chance to see three smash-hit plays, as the Raul Moat-inspired Manhunt, political thriller Kyoto, and acclaimed footy drama Dear England all also close this month.

72 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.

MJ the Musical

MJ the Musical

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

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+.

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+.

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.

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!

Les Miserables

Les Miserables

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

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.

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+.

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.

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".

Oliver!

Oliver!

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

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.

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.

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

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

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!

The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

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

Richard II

Richard II

Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey stars as Richard II in a new revival of Shakespeare’s History play, directed by Nicholas Hytner.

Cabaret

Cabaret

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

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.

Mean Girls

Mean Girls

Fetch news alert! Tina Fey's Mean Girls musical, based on the hit film, is now in London.

Starlight Express

Starlight Express

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

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.

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.

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.

Kyoto

Kyoto

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s five-star political thriller, set during a pivotal moment in modern history, transfers to the West End.

Hadestown

Hadestown

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

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.

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.

Six the Musical

Six the Musical

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

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.

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.

Retrograde

Retrograde

This electrifying new play examines a real, career-defining moment in pioneering actor Sidney Poitier’s Hollywood journey.

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!

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+.

Dear England

Dear England

It’s coming home! Dear England returns to the National Theatre after an Olivier Award-winning run on the West End.

Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical

Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical

Jim Steinman’s hell-raising musical roars back into London, featuring a soundtrack of Meat Loaf’s powerhouse rock anthems.

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 Deep Blue Sea

The Deep Blue Sea

Tamsin Greig is devastating in this gorgeous revival of Terence Rattigan’s 1950s drama about a woman embarking on a hopeless affair.

The Brightening Air

The Brightening Air

Step into The Brightening Air, Conor McPherson’s new play at The Old Vic, where family, memory, and home collide in 1980s Ireland.

Stiletto: A New Musical

Stiletto: A New Musical

Step into 18th-century Venice, where a young man’s beautiful voice collides with love and crime. A world premiere at Charing Cross.

Stereophonic

Stereophonic

This stunning, record-breaking play with music, about the fraught relationships of a band recording their latest album, transfers to London.

Here We Are

Here We Are

This darkly funny new musical starring Jane Krakowski and Rory Kinnear is legendary composer Stephen Sondheim’s surrealist final show.

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.

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.

Manhunt

Manhunt

The shocking Raoul Moat case becomes a tense new drama, written and directed by Olivier Award winner Robert Icke (The Doctor; Player Kings).

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.

Ghosts

Ghosts

Gary Owen’s gripping reimagining of Ghosts comes to the Lyric Hammersmith in April 2025, directed by Rachel O’Riordan.

Marriage Material

Marriage Material

Explore love, legacy, and identity in this gripping family drama set across two generations. Based on Sathnam Sanghera’s acclaimed book.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World is transformed on stage, offering fans a unique return to their favourite fantasy world. Best for age 10+.

Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat

The zany true story of the corpse that fooled Hitler is turned into a high-spirited musical that riffs on WWII films and classic showtunes.

Ballet Shoes

Ballet Shoes

Discover Ballet Shoes, Noel Streatfeild’s timeless tale of ambition and family, beautifully reimagined for the stage.

The Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance

The English National Opera’s hit revival of Gilbert & Sullivan’s farce returns for even more swashbuckling fun and catchy tunes.

Inside No 9 Stage/Fright

Inside No 9 Stage/Fright

Expect the unexpected: Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith bring their masterful black comedy to the stage in a brand-new play.

Unicorn

Unicorn

Stephen Mangan and Nicola Walker star in this provocative new drama. A world premiere from Mike Bartlett, the man behind Doctor Foster.

The Seagull

The Seagull

Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke star in a magnetic new version of Chekhov’s drama, led by provocative European director Thomas Ostermeier.

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 Crucible

The Crucible

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

Shucked

Shucked

This pun-tastic, Tony Award-winning musical about a corn-obsessed town comes to Regent’s Park following an a-maize-ing run on Broadway

Evita

Evita

Jamie Lloyd’s sleek and gritty revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical makes an eagerly anticipated return to London.

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 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.

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+.

Brigadoon

Brigadoon

This first major revival of the enchanting Highland-set musical in 35 years. With an updated script from acclaimed playwright Rona Munro.

Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night

Get swept into a love triangle this summer with Shakespeare’s romantic tragicomedy about love, loss and hidden identity at the Globe.

The Enormous Crocodile

The Enormous Crocodile

Gobble up a fantastic family musical this summer! Roald Dahl’s book is turned into a snappy show with songs and puppets. Best for age 3+.

Troilus and Cressida

Troilus and Cressida

Heroes, honour and the reality of war unravel in Shakespeare’s epic Trojan satire. A rarely-performed drama with a gripping conclusion.

A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story

A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story

Mark Gatiss’ spooky adaptation of Charles Dickens’s beloved festive tale returns to the stunning Alexandra Palace Theatre.

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