THEATRE
DIRECTORY
AVENUE Q
MUSICAL
SHAFTESBURY THEATRE
After two decades, the three-time Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q returns to the West End in all its glory.
Fresh out of college and searching for his purpose, Princeton ends up in a shabby apartment on New York’s rundown Avenue Q. He quickly meets his new and colourful neighbours where together they navigate the life struggles of work, love and paying the bills in their own hilarious way.
Irreverent and irresistible, Avenue Q is the mischievous and charming musical full of infectious songs and loveable characters that will leave you smiling for days.
Opens 20 March 2026!
GET DOWN TONIGHT
THE KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND MUSICAL
MUSICAL
CHARING CROSS THEATRE
Packed with over twenty of KC and the Sunshine Band’s legendary hits including “That’s The Way (I Like It), “Give It Up” and “Please Don’t Go”, GET DOWN TONIGHT is the brand new feel-good West End musical inspired by the early years of singer, songwriter, producer and musician Harry Wayne Casey (KC). Making its London premiere this Autumn, get ready to experience the warmth of KC’s ‘Sunshine Sound’ - an infectious blend of disco, funk, R&B and pop - that continues to inspire artists from all genres and fans of all ages today.
So grab those boogie shoes, dust off your flares and get ready to groove as London welcomes GET DOWN TONIGHT: THE KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND MUSICAL for the very first time.
THE HUNGER GAMES: ON STAGE
PLAY
TROUBADOUR CANARY WHARF THEATRE
The premiere of the first-ever theatre adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ internationally acclaimed book and Lionsgate’s motion-picture, The Hunger Games: On Stage comes to London in 2025. The theatrical event of the year will be performed in a brand-new state of the art venue, Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, located in the heart of the city.
Based on the original “Hunger Games” story, this gripping tale of courage, defiance and unbreakable human spirit, follows the fearless heroine Katniss Everdeen on her journey of self-discovery, as she emerges as a beacon of rebellion and hope.
Multi award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country, The Weir) and Director Matthew Dunster (2:22 – A Ghost Story, Hangmen, The Pillowman), will bring this powerful story to life on stage, using extraordinary stunts and illusions in an epic, unforgettable, theatrical experience.
Performances take place in Canary Wharf, London – a riverside destination with great transport, dining and things to do in Canary Wharf for families, couples and groups.
MATILDA THE MUSICAL
MUSICAL
CAMBRIDGE THEATRE
Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl.
With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Winner of over 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, Matilda is now the 10th longest running musical in West End history and has been delighting audiences of all ages for 15 years.
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL
MUSICAL
SAVOY THEATRE
When a small, lost bear from Peru arrives in London in search of a new home, a chance encounter with the Brown family leads him to the wonderful world of Windsor Gardens.
But London isn’t all afternoon teas and friendly faces – and even the happiest families have their cracks beneath the surface. So when a mysterious and vengeful villain sets her sights on Paddington, the Browns embark on a thrilling rescue mission, realising they need this special bear as much as he needs them.
Packed with show-stopping songs, dazzling choreography, mishaps and mayhem at every turn – and of course, marmalade sandwiches – PADDINGTON The Musical is based on the iconic characters from Michael Bond’s books, with a story inspired by the award-winning 2014 film.
Directed by Luke Sheppard, with original music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, and book by Olivier Award-winner Jessica Swale, don’t miss PADDINGTON The Musical – arriving at the Savoy Theatre this Autumn.
SHADOWLANDS
PLAY
ALDWYCH THEATRE
BAFTA, Primetime Emmy, and Golden Globe Award-nominated actor Hugh Bonneville stars as C.S. Lewis (author of The Chronicles of Narnia) whose orderly academic life as an Oxford Don is upended by the arrival of the spirited American poet, Joy Davidman. What begins as a meeting of minds becomes an uplifting and powerful journey of love and the fragile beauty of life.
Based on a true story, Shadowlands is written by William Nicholson and was adapted from his own original BAFTA Award-winning TV Movie. It soon became a West End smash-hit winning the Evening Standard Award for Best Play, followed by a triumphant Tony Award-winning Broadway transfer. In 1993 the play was adapted into a major feature film directed by Richard Attenborough and starring Anthony Hopkins and Debra Winger, which subsequently won the BAFTA Award for Outstanding British Film.
Originally a sell-out production at Chichester Festival Theatre, Rachel Kavanaugh directs this strictly limited engagement at London’s Aldwych Theatre from 5 February.
TITANIQUE
MUSICAL COMEDY
CRITERION THEATRE
When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning film Titanic, you get TITANIQUE, New York’s award-winning splash hit that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia.
Featuring powerhouse voices and show-stopping numbers such as My Heart Will Go On, All by Myself and To Love You More – backed by a full live band – TITANIQUE is a one-of-a-kind theatrical voyage bursting with nostalgia, heart and campy chaos.
See you aboard the Ship of Dreams, girlfriends!
Age Restriction: 14+ recommendation with strictly no admittance for under 12s due to strong language and sexual references.
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
PLAY
COUNTY HALL
Now in its eighth year, Witness for the Prosecution has captured the imagination of thousands; enthralled by the case of Leonard Vole.
Accused of murdering a widow to inherit her wealth, will Leonard survive the sensational witness testimony? Will he be able to convince the jury, and you, of his innocence and escape the hangman’s noose?
The audience are thrillingly placed in the thick of the action, as Agatha Christie’s story of justice, passion and betrayal unfolds around them. The twists and turns of the case are played out in a spectacular courtroom setting, as prosecution battles defence, and witnesses take to the stand to give their shocking testimonies.
Don’t miss this landmark stage production on London’s South Bank.