Here’s a guide to some of the exciting shows opening London and beyond!
Noel Coward’s renowned comedy returns to the West End for a limited season until the 12th December. Featuring a sparkling cast including Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant, this is sure to provide plenty of laughs for audiences this autumn season!
The Revlon Girl, Park Theatre:
From the 26th October, the Park Theatre will welcome back Neil Anthony Docking’s play, 10 years after it originally premiered. Directed by Maxine Evans, the play is based on events following the Aberfan Disaster, with the mothers meeting above the Aberfan Hotel every Tuesday night — where they could talk, cry and laugh without feeling guilty. It will run at the theatre until the 14th November.
Franz & Marie, Charing Cross Theatre:
For those in search of a new musical to watch this month, then why not head to the Charing Cross Theatre to catch Franz &Marie, written by by Chris Broderick and Rob Shepherd. Inspired by Georg Büchner’s Woyzeck, the musical will run at the theatre until the 14th November.
High School Musical, Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre:
Based on the beloved film series and following a summer run at The Lowry in Manchester, High School Musical arrives in London for a limited run. Featuring all the classic songs from the film including Breaking Free, We’re All In This Together, Get’cha Head in the Game and Stick to the Status Quo, it is the perfect show if you are looking for a little bit of nostalgia.
Following its successful run in the West End, the musical is embarking on a UK tour which is set to begin on the 8th October at Bristol’s Hippodrome Theatre. Based on the classic 1980’s film, it features brand new songs written for the musical by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winning Glen Ballard, with additional songs from the film including The Power of Love and Johnny B. Goode.
The Cherry Orchard, Harold Pinter Theatre:
Kristin Scott Thomas and Stephan Mangan are preparing to star in Ian Rickson’s upcoming revival of Chekhov’s classic play, running in the West End from the 3rd October until the 9th January 2027. This new production of the play features a brand new adaptation by Connor McPherson (The Weir).
Into the Woods, Harold Pinter Theatre:
Having had a successful run at the Bridge Theatre, Jordan Fein’s production of the classic Sondheim musical is set to officially open in the West End on the 7th October. The musical, which follows the fortunes of a variety of fairytale characters won several Ollivier Awards including Best Musical Revival and Best Lighting Design for Aideen Malone and Roland Horvath.
This revival of Jonathan Larson’s hit musical is set to run in the West End until the 27th March 2027. The story follows a community in New York City’s East Village, who are having to navigate love, friendship and the AIDS crisis in the early 1990s. It is inspired by La Bohème and first premiered Off-Broadway in 1996 before transferring to Broadway.
Love Never Dies in Concert, London Palladium:
This sequel to The Phantom of the Opera is set to return to London on three dates only, with a cast including Celinde Schoenmaker as Christine, Jamie Muscato as The Phantom, George Blagden as Raoul, Courtney Stapleton as Meg, and Mazz Murray as Giry. Set 10 years after the original, the musical sees The Phantom contriving a way to win back Christine Daaé and to entice her to perform one final time.
The Penelopiad, York Theatre Royal:
From the 10th to the 31st October, audiences can experience Margaret Atwood’s take on The Odyessey to give voice to Penelope and her chorus of maids. Directed by Juliet Forster (Little Women, Around The World In 80 Days-ish!) the production stars Amelia Bullmore (Riot Women, Happy Valley, Scott & Bailey) as Penelope.
The Lives of Others, Adelphi Theatre:
The world premiere stage adaptation of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s Academy Award-winning film is heading to the Adelphi Theatre from the 14th October. Starring Kiera Knightley and Luke Thompson, it is a story filled with secrets and intrigue.