Take a look at seven new shows coming to the West End and touring the UK and Ireland in Summer 2025.
Theatre is living up to its reputation this season both on the West End and around the country as being one of the most inspiring and vibrant means of entertainment. We have so many new productions to look forward to over the coming months, it’s hard to narrow it down to just a few, but we gave it a good go.
Read on to see a list of some of those exciting new productions coming to London and a town near you.
Evita
Casting by Will Burton CDG.
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical tells the timeless story of Eva Perón and her rise from poverty to becoming one of Argentina’s most influential figures. Broadway and Hollywood star Rachel Zegler takes the lead role of ‘Eva’ and Diego Andres Rodriguez as ‘Che Guevara’, with a supporting cast including James Olivas, and Spotlight members Aaron Lee Lambert and Bella Brown.
This exciting new production of Evita is brought to the London Palladium by the Jamie Lloyd Company, whose previous productions include the Tony and Olivier Award-winning Sunset Boulevard and the 2025 iteration of The Tempest, starring Sigourney Weaver.
‘Evita’ opened at the Palladium on 14 June and will run until 6 September 2025.
Burlesque
Casting by Harry Blumenau CDG.
From the big screen to a West End theatre, Burlesque is the stage adaptation of the 2010 film which starred Christina Aguilera and Cher. This rags to riches tale follows ‘Ali’ as she leaves her sleepy Iowa town for the bright lights of Los Angeles with big dreams of becoming a singer. She finds herself working in the Burlesque Lounge and drama follows.
This highly anticipated stage adaptation is moving into the Savoy Theatre after successful runs in both Manchester and Glasgow in 2024. Singer and songwriter Todrick Hall will be directing and choreographing this vibrant new production, whilst also playing the role of ‘Shaun’, the character portrayed by Stanley Tucci in the 2010 film. The show also stars Spotlight members Jess Folley, George Maguire, Asha Parker-Wallace and Paul Jacob French.
‘Burlesque’ opens at the Savoy Theatre on 10 July for a limited run, closing on 6 September 2025.
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Casting by Bill Kenwright Ltd.
After its successful run at The Other Palace in London, The Lightning Thief is hitting the road. The hilarious, creative and highly entertaining stage adaptation is based on the Rick Riordan books, and sees Percy Jackson and his friends set off on an epic adventure full of Greek gods, terrifying villains and vibrant musical numbers.
The show stars Spotlight members Vasco Emauz (Back to the Future) as ‘Percy Jackson’, Kayna Montecillo (Starlight Express) as ‘Annabeth’ and Cahir O’Neill (Fame) as ‘Grover’.
Dear England
Casting by Bryony Jarvis-Taylor CDG.
After a sell-out run at The National Theatre and an equally successful production at the Prince Edward Theatre on London’s West End, Dear England is heading out on tour later this year.
Following Gareth Southgate as he faces the pressures of managing the men’s England football squad and the bumps they faced as a team throughout three major tournaments – the 2018 World Cup in Russia, the 2020 Euros in the UK and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The cast is led by Spotlight members Gwilym Lee as ‘Southgate’ and Ryan Whittle as ‘Harry Kane’.
Inside No. 9: Stage/Fright
Casting by Anna Cooper CDG.
Following the success of the play at the Wyndham Theatre on London’s West End, Inside No. 9 creators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are taking their sell-out black comedy play, based on the hugely popular BBC experimental anthology series, on tour.
Spotlight member Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith will lead the cast, directed by Simon Evans.
Sing Street
Casting by Stuart Burt CDG.
Based on the 2016 film of the same name, Sing Street is a coming-of-age comedy drama about a group of teenagers in 1980s Dublin who start a band and film their own music videos whilst the struggles of real life unfold around them.
Sing Street is coming to the stage in this brand new production, with Spotlight member Sheridan Townsley starring in the lead role as ‘Conor’, supported by Spotlight members Grace Collender, Tateyana Arutura, Grace Collender, Lochlann Ó Mearáin and many more.
Born With Teeth
Casting by Charlotte Sutton CDG.
Director Daniel Evans brings this thrilling production of the relationship between two literary icons at odds with their time to the West End stage.
Starring Spotlight members Ncuti Gatwa as ‘Christopher Marlowe’ and Edward Bluemel as ‘William Shakespeare’, this fictional tale sees the two writers working together on the Henry VI history plays.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is always a great place to see new and old productions. The summer season opened on 10 May with the musical comedy Shucked to sold out audiences. The exciting programme continues with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Dream Ballets: A Triple Bill – a vibrant celebration of dance and music.
Following that, the adaptation of Malory Blackman’s award winning novel Noughts & Crosses will tread the boards from 28 June until 26 July, before Lerner & Loewe’s musical classic Brigadoon closes the season from 2 August to 20 September.
Finally, with early performances for younger audiences, the hilarious stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile will share the stage with Brigadoon from 15 August to 7 September.
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre is a hub of creativity and outstanding productions. If you want a treat in the sun, or fancy watching the stage light up as the dusk sets in, it’s the perfect theatre.
These are just a select few of the fantastic productions currently on London’s West End and on tour in the UK and Ireland. Visit your local theatre’s website to see what else is on.
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