The Hamilton Musical is going to be one of the hottest shows this summer. Why? I hear you ask! well, that is because the legendary Leslie Odom Jr. is crossing the Atlantic to the West End. He actually originated the role of Aaron Burr when the hit musical on Broadway and he is stepping back into the role here in London. So let’s crack on with everything you need to know about the show!
Hamilton is currently playing at The Victoria Palace Theatre. It has played there since its opening in 2017 and is currently booking until March 2027!
When does Leslie Odom Jr join the West End cast of Hamilton?
Odom Jr. is set to begin performances from 3rd July until 5th September. You can read more about the full cast also starting performances then by clicking here.
Who wrote the Hamilton musical?
Hamilton was written by Lin-Manuel Miranda. This musical was the show that really made him a household name! Miranda has since gone on to writing for more projects such as In the Heights and Disney’s Encanto, Disney’s Moana to name a few. his work has seen him win a Pulitzer Prize, five Grammys, three Tony Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Olivier Awards. He even has a star on the Hollywood walk of fame
Hamilton is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War and helped shape the very foundations of the America we know today. The score blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway – the story of America then, as told by America now. It follows his life story as told by him and the people around him. The show is entirely sung through, not letting up for a minute. Lin Manuel Miranda was actually inspired by a book! The biography about Hamilton written by Ron Chernow inspired the musical.
How to stream the Hamilton musical?
Although nothing beats the live performance you can stream the musical of Hamilton on Disney+. The filmed version of the original Broadway company, starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, is available to all Disney+ subscribers.
You can book online for cheap advance bookings. However, if you’re feeling spontaneous, try and visit us in person or call us on 0207 087 2999 where we have limited discounted tickets available!
The 79th Tony Awards were last night and if you’ve missed it by being on the wrong side of the Atlantic I don’t blame you! Here’s a recap of all the highlights. And awards that were given out last night and where you might be able to catch the performances. The Tony’s are the most prestigious awards celebrating Broadway brilliance and we look forward to them every year.
The awards took place on the June 7, 2026 and was hosted by pop singer P!nk. The show opened on a performance of Lady Marmalade where the lyrics were changed. To highlight all the incredible performers and shows nominated this year. She was joined by a host of the nominees and Broadway stars like Lea Michelle and Megan Thee Stallion etc. There was also an exciting tease for a certain marmalade loving bear to be making his Broadway debut next season.
Winners and Nominees
Best Play
The Balusters Giant WINNER: Liberation Little Bear Ridge Road
Best Musical
The Lost Boys WINNER: Schmigadoon! Titanique Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Revival of a Play
WINNER: Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman Becky Shaw Every Brilliant Thing Fallen Angels Oedipus
Best Revival of a Musical
Cats: The Jellicle Ball WINNER: Ragtime Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play
Will Harrison, Punch Nathan Lane, Death of a Salesman WINNER: John Lithgow, Giant Daniel Radcliffe, Every Brilliant Thing Mark Strong, Oedipus
Nicholas Christopher, Chess Luke Evans, The Rocky Horror Show WINNER: Joshua Henry, Ragtime Sam Tutty, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Brandon Uranowitz, Ragtime
Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical
Sara Chase, Schmigadoon! Stephanie Hsu, The Rocky Horror Show WINNER: Caissie Levy, Ragtime Marla Mindelle, Titanique Christiani Pitts, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play
Christopher Abbott, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman Danny Burstein, Marjorie Prime Brandon J. Dirden, Waiting for Godot WINNER: Alden Ehrenreich, Becky Shaw Ruben Santiago-Hudson, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone Richard Thomas, The Balusters
Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play
Betsy Aidem, Liberation Marylouise Burke, The Balusters Aya Cash, Giant WINNER: Laurie Metcalf, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman June Squibb, Marjorie Prime
Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical
WINNER: Ali Louis Bourzgui, The Lost Boys André De Shields, Cats: The Jellicle Ball Bryce Pinkham, Chess Ben Levi Ross, Ragtime Layton Williams, Titanique
Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical
WINNER: Shoshana Bean, The Lost Boys Hannah Cruz, Chess Rachel Dratch, The Rocky Horror Show Ana Gasteyer, Schmigadoon! Nichelle Lewis, Ragtime
Best Sound Design
Kai Harada, Cats: The Jellicle Ball WINNER: Kai Harada, Ragtime Adam Fisher, The Lost Boys Brian Ronan, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show Walter Trarbach, Schmigadoon!
Best Direction of a Play
Nicholas Hytner, Giant Robert Icke, Oedipus Kenny Leon, The Balusters WINNER: Joe Mantello, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman Whitney White, Liberation
Best Direction of a Musical
Michael Arden, The Lost Boys Lear deBessonet, Ragtime Christopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon! Tim Jackson, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) WINNER: Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Best Orchestrations
WINNER: Doug Besterman and Mike Morris, Schmigadoon! Ethan Popp, Kyler England, Adrianne “AG” Gonzalez, and Gabriel Mann; The Lost Boys Lux Pyramid, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Brian Usifer, Chess Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Wilson, Trevor Holder, and Doug Schadt; Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Best Choreography
Christopher Gattelli, Schmigadoon! Ellenore Scott, Ragtime Ani Taj, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show WINNER: Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, Cats: The Jellicle Ball Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant, The Lost Boys
Best Orchestrations
WINNER: Doug Besterman and Mike Morris, Schmigadoon! Ethan Popp, Kyler England, Adrianne “AG” Gonzalez, and Gabriel Mann; The Lost Boys Lux Pyramid, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Brian Usifer, Chess Andrew Lloyd Webber, David Wilson, Trevor Holder, and Doug Schadt; Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Hildegard Bechtler, Oedipus Takeshi Kata, Bug WINNER: Chloe Lamford, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman David Korins, Dog Day Afternoon David Rockwell, Fallen Angels
Best Scenic Design of a Musical
dots, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show Soutra Gilmour, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) Rachel Hauck, Cats: The Jellicle Ball WINNER: Dane Laffrey, The Lost Boys Scott Pask, Schmigadoon!
Best Costume Design of a Play
Brenda Abbandandolo, Dog Day Afternoon Qween Jean, Liberation WINNER: Jeff Mahshie, Fallen Angels Emilio Sosa, The Balusters Paul Tazewell, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone
Best Costume Design of a Musical
Linda Cho, Ragtime Linda Cho, Schmigadoon! WINNER: Qween Jean, Cats: The Jellicle Ball Ryan Park, The Lost Boys David I. Reynoso, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show
Best Lighting Design of a Play
Isabella Byrd, Dog Day Afternoon Natasha Chivers, Oedipus Stacey Derosier, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone Heather Gilbert, Bug Heather Gilbert, The Fear of 13 WINNER: Jack Knowles, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Best Lighting Design of a Musical
Kevin Adams, Chess Jane Cox, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show Donald Holder, Schmigadoon! Adam Honoré, Cats: The Jellicle Ball Adam Honoré and Donald Holder (Lighting Design) and 59 Studio (Projection Design), Ragtime WINNER: Jen Schriever and Michael Arden, The Lost Boys
Best Sound Design of a Play
Justin Ellington, August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone Tom Gibbons, Oedipus Lee Kinney, The Fear of 13 Josh Schmidt, Bug WINNER: Mikaal Sulaiman, Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman
Lifetime Achievement Awards
André Bishop Jules Fisher James Lapine
The biggest winner of the night was undoubtedly the revival of Death of a Salesman picking up a staggering 6 out of 9 nominations, including Best Revival and Best Featured Actress. Other shows that won big was Schimagadoon! which won Best New Musical as well as three other awards, Ragtime which picked up Best Revival and both Leading Actor Awards for Joshua Henry and Caissie Levy and The Lost Boys another new musical which won 4 awards including both featured Actor Awards.
Performances
The show included performances from all four Best Musical nominees (Schmigadoon, Titanique, The Lost Boys and Two Strangers) and all three Best Revival as well as anniversary performances from Chicago and The Book of Mormon. Who had members of the original cast like Josh Gad back to celebrate 15 years on Broadway. Rachel Zegler, a recent Olivier winner, also performed to celebrate A Chorus Line’s 50th anniversary. This comes just after the Broadway transfer of Evita was announced last month. Leslie Odom Jr also performed to celebrate rent’s 30th anniversary. He will be appearing in London in July to start his run as Aaron Burr in the West End Hamilton. He also has a solo concert scheduled for the 12th September at the London Palladium.
Celebrate Pride month with these Theatre Shows! This month is London, you can find many events celebrating and honouring the LGBTQIA+ be sure to fit a trip into the theatre this month for your celebrations. This is a select few to get you started.
Kinky Boots is the ultimate pride month theatre show! Its celebration of the queer community, their allies and of love and acceptance is truly touching. Not only is it based on an uplifting true story and the much-loved movie, the music and lyrics are by pop icon Cyndi Lauper! The story follows Charlie price who unexpectedly inherits his father’s failing shoe factory. However, a chance encounter with Lola and her angels may have the unlikeliest of solutions. Kinky Boots is strutting the catwalk at the London Coliseum. Can Lola and Charlie work together to reboot the business and save the day? Perhaps they just need to help each other, and everyone around them, to stand a little taller! Lastly, it stars none other than Strictly Come Dancings Johannes Radebe and X Factors Matt Cardle!
Get on board the ship of dream girlfriends! This award winning comedy musical is a campy, quirky, laugh out loud show. It is a parody on the Titanic film. This version though is told through the eyes of none other than… Celine Dion!*(notactualcelinedion). Titanique is actually created and directed by RuPauls Drag race producer Tye Blue. Starring some of her biggest hits and with ad-libs and improv each night, every show is different! Also, from 6th June, you can catch the ultimate Diva, William Hanson, making his theatrical debut as he joins the show.
Written by Queer Icon Cole Escola, Oh, Mary is a whacky one act comedy play. This Pride month, Theatre goers have the benefit of catching Catherine Tate in the show. She plays Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of the president. Mary has big dreams. Dreams of becoming a cabaret star, not that her stifling and closeted husband would understand a thing about that! This dark comedy takes place in the days running up to Marys husbands assassination.
Cabaret is a heartbreaking story set in Berlins Cabaret clubs during the time of the Nazis rise to power. It’s based on a true story for Christopher Isherwood’s memoirs of his own time there. Inside the intimate and electrifying Kit Kat Club, Sally Bowles sings to forget. Cliff Bradshaw writes to remember. And the Emcee reminds us that life is beautiful… until it isn’t. With one of theatres most iconic scores by Kander and Ebb, come hear the music play!
The New London cast for The Play That Goes Wrong begin performances tonight! This new cast see’s the production through its 13th anniversary. Usually, the number 13 spells bad luck. However, the cast attempts for a successful show has failed for the past 12 year so maybe this will be their lucky year!
The Play That Goes Wrong is the inaugural show for Mischief Theatre. It has since spiralled into a hit and this play is now the longest running comedy play in West End Theatre History! They also have a new musical currently running in Colchester called Thespians. We are awaiting the return of the award-winning The Comedy About Spies which reopens in August at The Adelphi Theatre. Later, the West End will see the return of A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong at The Wyndham’s Theatre.
This hit comedy follows the antics of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, who are trying their very best to stage a production of a 1920s murder mystery. As the show’s title might suggest, this is not as easy as it sounds with everything that can go wrong doing just that. Despite the setbacks, the actors of CPDS struggle bravely to reach the final curtain.
The new London cast for The Play That Goes Wrong includes Ruby Ablett as Annie and Matthew Spencer as Chris. Also, Raphael Bushay plays Robert with Luke Wilson as Jonathan, and Lucinda Turner as Sandra. Finally, Alex Bird plays Dennis, Joshua Lendon is Max and Kieron Michael plays Trevor.
Understudies for this cast change are Paige Round, Harry Al-Adwani, Tom Quinn, Will Bishop and Phoenix Edwards. Of course, Winston the dog still plays Winston the dog.
Here’s your theatre and entertainment guide for June 2026 in London. We have to rundown of the best offers and also shows you can catch this month.
New shows to watch
Here are two of the hottest new shows which we are featuring in our June Theatre and Entertainment Guide which are the brand new Sinatra the musical and a revival and the comedy play, The Truth. Here’s more about them:
Sinatra the Musical begins previews for its upcoming run at The Aldwych Theatre from 3rd June. Beginning in 1942, a skinny 27-year-old Italian-American singer is about to step onto the stage of New York City’s Paramount Theatre and give a performance that will change music history. But as Frank Sinatra’s voice captures a nation, his heart is torn. Torn between his wife, Nancy, and movie star, Ava Gardner. When scandal and a hostile press send his career into a tailspin, the young crooner fights back and stages the greatest comeback in show business history. Featuring over twenty classic hits, including That’s Life, One For My Baby and The Best Is Yet to Come, Sinatra The Musical is the most revealing portrait ever told about the legendary singer.
The cast includes Joel Harper-Jackson as Frank Sinatra, Ana Villafañe as Ava Gardner and Phoebe Panaretos as Nancy Sinatra. You can read more about them by clicking here. This musical is scheduled as a long runner at The Aldwych Theatre with booking until April 2027.
Also beginning performances this month is the comedy play, The Truth. The play is written by Oscar-winning writer Florian Zeller. It is a wickedly entertaining comedy where trust is fragile, loyalty is negotiable, and everyone has something to hide. It follows two couples which are played by a star studded line up! None other than Stephen Managan is returning to the London stage. This is as well as Sarah Hadland, Janie Dee and Ardal O’Hanlon. This star-driven revival of the Olivier-nominated play peels back the lies we tell the people we love, and the ones we tell ourselves
This revival is only running in the West End for a strictly limited 14-week season.
Inter Alia starring Rosamund Pike has become one of the hottest tickets about in London Right Now. In fact, this production earned Pike won an Olivier Award for her performance in this role. Following a successful run at The National, Inter Alia is now playing at The Wyndham’s Theatre. The story is that of a Crown Court Maverick Judge who also balances life as a wife and mother. However, when her son is accused of a crime she prides herself on fighting for justice for, her world spins. This play is also only playing for a limited run. Therefore it must end on 20th June 2026. It is a hard ticket to get so we advise booking now to avoid disappointment!
Theatre and entertainment guide: Best Discounts for June
Although we have great discounts year round, June is a particularly good time to secure discounted seats. This is because it is the cal before the the storm that it the summer holidays! We’ve selected some of our shows which have the best savings for you this June.
Kinky Boots stars not one, but two celebrities! Strictly Come Dancings Johannes Radebe as well as X factors Matt Cardle lead this feel god show. Another pop icon is involved in this production is Cyndi Lauper who wrote the songs for this new musical. The story is based on a true story and the subsequent film adaptation. When Charlie Price inherits his family’s failing shoe factory, saving the company – and his love life – feels like an impossibly tall order. Until he meets Lola, the sparkling, larger-than-life drag queen with the unlikeliest of answers. Can they work together to reboot the business and save the day? Perhaps they just need to help each other, and everyone around them, to stand a little taller.
Kinky Boots has discounts available with online and even better ones if you come and see us in person.
The Devil Wears Prada has just extended our discounts until the end of June! You can save up to 35% when booking with us at Leicester Square Box Office. The Devil Wears Prada is based on the hit movie and novels of the same name. Staring Vanessa Williams as the devilish Miranda Priestly, the story follows Andy. She is fresh out of college and an aspiring journalist who scores a job at the prestigious Runway magazine. She finds herself working for none other than fashion’s most powerful and terrifying icon — editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly. Sacrificing her personal life to meet Miranda’s impossible demands, Andy finds herself seduced by the glamorous world she once despised. Also with original music by the iconic Elton John, The Devil Wears Prada is a fun musical with great prices this summer.
This classic musical is one of our newest discounted shows. Based on the traditional Charles Dickens novel, this revival of Lionel Bart musical is still enthralling audiences. The story follows a Victorian orphan called Oliver and his antics in the East End of London. He find himself taken in by a gang of pickpockets and follows his journey to survive in this difficult time, However it’s not all doom and gloom. It actually features some of musical theatre most famous and catchy songs including Consider Yourself, Food Glorious Food and Oom Pah Bah to name a few!
Lastly featured in our June theatre and entertainment guide is The Hunger Games On Stage. Our discounts for this show means that you truly are receiving great value for this high production show. In fact, this show feels like both a theatrical and cinematic experience due to the modern seating and design of this purpose built venue. It also includes high quality stunts and visual effects which will blow your mind.
The Hunger Games On Stage is the first ever stage adaptation of the first novel and subsequent film of the Hunger Games franchise. Set in a dystopian world, each year young people between the ages of 12 and 18 literally have to fight to the death for survival. When Katniss Everdeens younger sister is selected, she bravely volunteers as tribune to take her place. Little does she know, her bravery as well as a blossoming romance sparks hope across the world who are watching. And as any powerful leader knows, the only things more powerful than fear is hope.
The show has also recently extended into February 2027!
The Comedy About Spies cast has been confirmed today!
The Comedy About Spies originally ran for 21 weeks at The Noel Coward Theatre. It was so popular in fact that it is now set to open at The Adelphi Theatre. The shows opening won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play and received an Olivier Award nomination for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play.
For this new run, original Mischief member Bryony Corrigan will join the cast playing Elena Popova. All other original West End cast members are returning to this award winning comedy play! David Hearn also returns as Lance Buchanan with Adele James as Rosemary Wilson and Chris Leask as Sergei Ivanov. Henry Lewis plays Douglas Woodbead with Henry Shields playing Bernard Wright and Greg Tannahill as Albert Tipton. Finally, Nancy Zamit returned to her role of Janet Buchanan. Completing The Comedy About Spies cast forming the ensemble are Macadie Amoroso, Adam Byron, Matt Cavendish, Allie Dart, Niall Ransome and Ashley Tucker.
The story follows a rogue British agent who steals plans for a top-secret weapon. This results in CIA and KGB spies converging on London’s Piccadilly Hotel in search of the file. Not only that, but a young couple, an actor hoping to play James Bond and a number of double agents become caught up in the situation.
Escola actually wrote the award winning comedy and they also starred in it when it opened on Broadway. They begin performances from 20th July until 15th August 2026. Priority booking for these dates and general on-sale tickets will be released on Friday.
Currently, Catherine Tate is leading the role in Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy. The lead role is that of Mary Todd Lincoln who is married to the president. The one act comedy play is a historically dubious wartime comedy. The wild show revolves around bored alcoholic housewife Mary Todd Lincoln, who pines for the cabaret stage but is constantly undermined by her closeted, homosexual husband, who also just happens to be the President of the United States.
Cole Escola is also known for their work in comedy acting and a voice actor, appearing in shows like Big Mouth and even the Simpsons! They will be joining the current cast playing alongside Catherine Tate. This is including Scott Karim, who plays Mary’s Husband. The cast also currently features Dino Fetscher as Mary’s Teacher, Kate O’Donnell as Mary’s Chaperone, and Oliver Stockley as Mary’s Husband’s Assistant.
The production team for Oh, Mary! also announced today, they are extending until 2027! Finally, the casting for the role of Mary Todd Lincoln from Monday 17th August onwards is to be announced. We wonder who will be the next administration at the Trafalgar Theatre in this raucous comedy?
You can book cheap and discounted tickets for Oh, Mary! through Leicester Square Box Office today! You can catch Cole Escola in the show from 20th July. Catherine Tate is performing in the role until then.
Mamma Mia is a musical which features some of ABBA greatest hits such as Dancing Queen, Super Trouper and Honey Honey. This musical is so popular in fact, you have probably already watched the blockbuster film adaptation of the musical. The movie stars Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth to name just a few of the stars in the film.
The story for Mamma Mia is a thrilling comedic love story set in Greece. Sophie Sheridan is getting ready for her wedding when she stumbles across her mother’s old diary. In there, she discovers she has 3 possible fathers! Subsequently, she decides to invite all 3 to her upcoming nuptials. Chaos ensues which is accompanied by catchy songs as well as dance numbers that has you singing and tapping those toes the whole way home.
Book great seats with Leicester Square Box Office online now! To help find the best seats for you, why not pop in to chat with our friendly team at 42 Cranbourn Street or call us on 020 7087 2999 who can advise you and book you in.
Mamma Mia the Party is one of the most sought after ABBA and Mamma Mia Experiences in London. It is an immersive experience which includes a 4 course Greek Meal. Not only that, if you book tickets this summer, you have the opportunity to catch Peter Andre in the show as he is scheduled to perform on certain dates! Mamma Mia! The Party takes place at Nikos Taverna on the beautiful island of Skopelos, where the first Mamma Mia! movie was shot. As the sun sets on the island, a secret romance is blossoming amongst the hustle and bustle of Nikos’ family-run taverna. There is a delicious Greek 4 course meal provided and a welcome drink included in your ticket price. That’s not all, after the show guests typically dance the night away so be sure to bring your dancing shoes!
The immersive show features ABBA’s legendary music and a hilarious new story adapted by Sandi Toksvig you will be taken from dinner to dancing and find yourself lost in a fabulous dream world for the night.
What dates will Peter Andre NOT be performing?
Peter Andre’s last scheduled performance is 30th July 2026.
The dates he is not scheduled to perform are:
Saturday 23rd May Sunday 24th May
Wednesday 27th May Thursday 28th May Friday 29th May Saturday 30th May
Friday 12th June Saturday 13th June
Friday 19th June Sunday 21st June
Friday 26th June
Saturday 11th July Sunday 12th July
Thursday 16th July Saturday 18th July Sunday 19th July
Saturday 25th July Sunday 26th July
Please note, these dates are subject to change and the production also cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist.
Book by clicking this link on Leicester Square Box Office‘s website. You can also book through our friendly team in person or over the phone. Once you have booked you will receive an email from the venue directly to inform them of any dietary requirements.
Keep reading for the final ABBA and Mamma Mia Experiences in London
ABBA Voyage
Finally, ABBA Voyage is one of the biggest ABBA and Mamma Mia Experiences in London. Now in its fourth year in London, ABBA voyage is pertaining at home here. The show plays at the ABBA arena in Stratford, East London which also has the Olympic Village and a Westfield shopping centre, so there’s certainly plenty of places to stay and dine at before and after the event.
This groundbreaking show used motion capture technology as well as a team of visual effects artists who captured ABBA’s performances over five weeks using 160 cameras. Audiences are especially amazed by the realistic holograms of ABBA in this concert like nothing you have seen before. We even have customers who have actually seen ABBA live tell us it’s like the real thing!
There is also a live band and vocalists who add to the concert. Not only is this a once in a lifetime opportunity to see ABBA perform, you also get to hear great live music.
How to book ABBA Voyage tickets?
Here at Leicester Square Box Office you will need to call or you can also call us to secure great tickets. Not only will you receive a bespoke service but you can book exclusive discounts that way as well.
That’s all for our list of the top ABBA and Mamma Mia experiences in London!
Today, the Avenue Q West End production announced they are extending the shows run! Currently playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre, it will now run until 3rd January 2027. The current production is marking the shows 20th Anniversary.
Written by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, with a book by Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q follows Princeton, a recent college graduate who moves into a rundown New York apartment block and learns life lessons from his eccentric neighbours. This wild comedy uses Jim Hensen puppets although don’t let that fool you. This show is certainly for an older audience.
The production received rave reviews following its press night and we are proud to say that here at Leicester Square Box Office we have great prices available for the show. Click here to check them out.
Regarding the extension, the producers said the following:
“We’re absolutely thrilled that the return of Avenue Q has once again struck a chord with audiences, as well as with a whole new generation of theatregoers, discovering the heart, humour and honesty of our fuzzy friends for the very first time.
“The response to the production at the Shaftesbury Theatre has been extraordinary, and we’re delighted to extend the show’s limited season. The continued success of Avenue Q is a testament to its timeless wit, unforgettable score and the way its themes still resonate so strongly today. It remains, now more than ever, a musical for our time.”
You can read more about the Avenue Q West End cast and see them in action by clicking here.
Here’s your May Bank Holiday Theatre Guide! We have been please with 2 bank holiday weekends this May with the next one just over a week away. There are plenty of things to do in London and a theatre trip is always a great place to centre a trip for the family. We’ve selected some of the top London theatre shows which are great for a long weekend in London.
Matilda is a great show to watch over the bank holiday weekend as they even do a show in Sunday! It is a great one for the whole family and has entranced audiences for nearly 15 years. The musical is based on the Roald Dahl novel and subsequent film of the same name. The story follows an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. This musical has a book by Dennis Kelly and Music by Comedian Tim Minchin. Seeing as the show is the winner of over 100 international awards, including 25 for Best Musical, Matilda is now the 10th longest running musical in West End history! Therefore, it definitely should be high on your list of shows to catch this bank holiday.
They have 4 shows over the bank holiday weekend with one on Friday and Sunday and 2 shows on Saturday! We recommend booking your tickets in advance on this one for the best price as the show tends to sell out over school holidays.
Kinky Boots is now playing at the London Coliseum starring Strictly’s Johannes Radebe and X Factor’s Matt Cardle! The Musical, Kinky Boots is based on a true story and subsequent film. It follows a failing shoe factory owned by Charlie (played by Matt Cardle). When a chance encounter with drag queen Lola (played by Johannes Radebe) offers Charlie the most unlikely of solutions, prejudices are challenged and friendships formed.
This spectacular musical is playing for a limited series. What’s more, we have great discounted tickets for the show which you can book here. Although there is no show on Sunday, they have a performance on Monday evening which means you still have 4 shows you can catch over the Bank Holiday Weekend. However, it is worth remembering that Johannes is scheduled off Monday performances. That being said, you can still catch his alternate played by the incredible Tosh Wanogho-Maud at this performance.
This classic Lionel Bart musical is playing at The Gielgud Theatre currently. Also, this award winning revival has recently started offering us exclusive, in-person discounts! If you fancy throwing caution to the wind, then swing by our physical box office in Leicester Square to discover what great prices we can offer. Oliver is another popular show which plays on Sundays thus making it a great choice for you May Bank Holiday Theatre Trip. Similarly to Matilda, although much older, Oliver is also based on a novel by Charles Dickens. Following the story of an orphaned boy in Victorian London, Oliver is well known for its catchy songs and story which has captured the imagination for hundreds of years.
Book tickets now for Oliver at The Gielgud Theatre this Bank Holiday Weekend. It is currently booking until 14th March 2027.
This award winning comedy musical is a must watch with 5 shows to catch over this Bank Holiday. The musical plays not only once but twice on Saturdays and Sundays! We receive a very limited amount of discounted tickets for this show so be sure to contact us. Either visit in person or call 0207-087-2999 at the beginning of the week to see what we have on offer. Titanique is a spoof of the Titanic film with none other than Celine Dion* telling the audience what really happened that fateful night. Naturally, the musical is made up entirely of the divas biggest hits. This musical is short and snappy but this is a rude musical so is not advised for patrons under 14 and under 12s are strictly not admitted. *Not the actual Celine Dion.
We know it’s not just families who fancy a May Bank Holiday Theatre Trip right! This one is a strictly over 18 event and an iconic London Night Out! Conceived and directed by Channing Tatum, Magic Mike Live is an unforgettably fun night of sizzling, 360-degree entertainment based on the hit movies. It’s hot, it’s hilarious, it’s the great time you’ve been waiting for!
This first-class experience features some of the world’s sexiest, most talented guys performing heart-racing dance routines. Equal parts empowering and exhilarating, there’s someone for everyone in this show.
As the venue is situated inside the Hippodrome Casino, every patron needs to bring physical photo ID, even if you’re taking your Nanna.
With 7 steamy performances taking place over the bank holiday weekend, you best book now to avoid disappointment.
The longest running comedy play in the West End also plays twice on a Sunday. Perfect for the Bank holiday right? What could possibly go wrong? Let’s try everything. The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are trying their very best to stage a production of a 1920s murder mystery. As the show’s title might suggest, this is not as easy as it sounds with everything that can go wrong doing just that. Despite the setbacks, the actors of CPDS struggle bravely to reach the final curtain. Full of fast paced, witty verbal and slapstick comedy, this show is a great way to laugh away the Bank Holiday weekend.
This electrifying new play is a true cinematic theatre like something I had never experienced before. It also performs on Sundays.
Based on Suzanne Collins’ internationally acclaimed book and Lionsgate’s motion picture film franchise, this is the first stage adaptation of this modern classic. Set in a dystopian world, the story follows the unlikely heroine, Katniss Everdeen. When her sister is chosen to fight to the death in an annual televised “games”, she volunteers in her stead. This act of kindness sparks a revolution against the Capitol and Katniss still has to fight for her survival. The theatre is purpose built so you set into an arena as you take your sets.
We have fantastic discounts for this show which you can book here. The show is in Canary Wharf London’s financial district. This modern development has plenty of places to grab food and stroll around the sleek part of the city.
