London’s Best Upcoming Theatre

Whether you're a theatre buff and like to stay on top of the latest productions or even if you're just visiting London and want to see what's new in the West End - take a look at our suggestions for the coming months...
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American Buffalo
16 Apr - 27 Jun
As three small-time crooks plan one big-time heist, a tragedy of errors spins this razor-sharp and darkly funny play into a blistering account of divided loyalties, insatiable greed. and a coveted Buffalo nickel. Starts Homeland's Damian Lewis.




Beautiful - The Carole King Musical
10 Feb - 13 Jun
Beautiful is the untold story of Carole King’s journey from schoolgirl to superstar; from her relationship with husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin, their close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow song-writing duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, to her remarkable rise to stardom.




A View From The Bridge
11th Feb to 11th Apr
The acclaimed Young Vic production of Arthur Miller's American classic A View From The Bridge is to transfer into the Wyndham's Theatre this winter Arthur Miller confronts the American dream in this dark, passionate tale, in a stark and compelling new production from Ivo Van Hove. Mark Strong (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Sherlock Holmes) and Nicola Walker (Last Tango In Halifax, Spooks) lead the cast of this major revival which garnered extraodinary critical and audience acclaim at the Young Vic Theatre.




Hamlet
17th Aug to 31st Oct
Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the title role in Shakespeare's great tragedy. Directed by Lyndsey Turner (Posh, Chimerica) and produced by Sonia Friedman Productions, the Barbican presents an exclusive twelve - week run of this compelling new production in summer 2015.




Bend It Like Beckham
15 May - 11 Jul
This brand new British musical is a funny, glorious and uplifting adaptation of the much-loved hit film about refusing to watch from the sidelines, bending the rules, and scoring that deciding goal.




Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour 2015
7 -8 Feb
The ultimate in feel-good entertainment, Strictly Come Dancing Live features all the must-haves from the hugely popular BBC1 TV series.




Lord Of The Flies
3 - 13 Sept
William Goulding's Lord Of The Flies adapted for the stage by Nigel Williams and performed at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.




Tango Fire: Flames of Desire
27 Jan - 14 Feb
As one of the most popular dance forms world-wide, Tango Fire - Flames of Desire, combines the rawness and sophistication, sexy yet sensual side of tango. The men are strong and smouldering, the women all curves and long legs and their world is danger and dazzle. This is tango at its most seductive and fiery!




Sweeney Todd
30 Mar - 12 Apr
Academy Award-winning actress Emma Thompson and international opera and concert star Bryn Terfel reprise their roles as Mrs Lovett and Sweeney Todd in this concert staging of Stephen Sondheim’s gloriously gruesome musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.




Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games
13 Mar - 5 Sept
With all the visceral precision and thrills of the original, Lord of the Dance: Dangerous Games features new staging, new costumes and mesmerising new choreography.




My Night With Reg
17 Jan - 11 Apr
At Guy’s London flat, old friends and new gather to party through the night. This is the summer of 1985, and for Guy and his circle the world is about to change forever. Deliciously funny and bittersweet, My Night with Reg perfectly captures the fragility of friendship, happiness and life itself.

Published Jan 9, 2015