Here’s a guide to some of the shows to look out for in July…
Burlesque the Musical (UK tour):
While there will also be a production of this musical in London later this year, fans of the film can catch this stage adaptation of the hit film which originally starred Cher and Christina Aguilera on stage across the country. It is set to open at Woking Theatre on the 25th July and currently touring until the end of May 2027.
Taking place from the 1st to the 31st July, this year’s Watford Fringe Festival will feature a range of theatre, music, comedy, dance, family entertainment and more with more than 70 shows to choose from!. Highlights include comedy offerings such as Mitch Benn: Asking Elvis (11th & 15th July), which sees the acclaimed comedian and songwriter blend music and sharp satire. Jody Kamali: This Is My Dad (3rd July) offers a heartfelt and humorous exploration of family, identity and growing up between cultures, whileCrowd Work with President Obonjo (4th July) brings an audience-led comedy style that has made the self-proclaimed African dictator a firm Fringe favourite. Completing the comedy line-up is Alice Keys: Rocket Fan (4 th July), a quirky new show packed with stellar storytelling and eccentric humour.
Now You See Me Live, London Coliseum:
The stage show based on the hit films heads to the Coliseum this July. Featuring an acclaimed line up of magicians including: internationally acclaimed illusion designer and performer, Enzo Weyne; one of the world’s leading escapologists, Andrew Basso; a dynamic rising star of modern magic, Gabriella Lester; and award-winning British magician and master storyteller, Matthew Pomeroy, it is a show that brings together high-tech illusions, solo stunts and jaw-dropping spectacles.
The Importance of Being Oscar, Park Theatre:
Original Theatre’s production in collaboration Reading Rep Theatre of Micheál Mac Liammóir’s celebrated play, The Importance of Being Oscar is heading to the Park Theatre from the 22nd July. Having appeared at the Jermyn Street Theatre last year, the production will star Original Theatre’s Artistic Director Alastair Whatley, it is a story of loves,losses, successes and struggles of the iconic man.
Arcadia, Duke of York’s Theatre:
Following its successful run at the Old Vic Theatre, Carrie Cracknell’s production of Tom Stoppard’s play is in the West End for a limited run, officially opening on the 1st July. The cast includes Nikki Amuka -Bird , Oliver Chris and Isis Haisnworth.
Heathers the Musical, Arts at Marble Arch:
It seems that London can never get enough of Heathers the Musical. Based on the iconic 1980’s film, the musical returns to play at this new London theatre for 52 performances only!
Welcome to Westerberg High, where popularity is a matter of life and death and Veronica Sawyer is just another of the nobodies dreaming of a better day.
But when she’s unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, her dreams of popularity finally start to come true. That is until J.D., the mysterious teem rebel, teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it’s murder being a somebody.
Cats, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre:
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical is getting a revival, directed and choreographed by Drew McOnie. Due to popular demand, it is now booking at the theatre until the 19th September and will of course feature all of the classic songs such as Deuteronomy, Macavity: The Mystery Cat, Jellicle Ball and Memory.