It’s always sad to see a good thing go, which is why we’re thrilled that these major productions are extending their run in London, one until 2028.
Paddington The Musical
Everyone’s favourite marmalade-loving bear isn’t going anywhere. Paddington The Musical opened late last year to rave reviews and recently collected seven Olivier Awards and nine WhatsOnStage Awards. The smash hit has now extended its run at the Savoy Theatre until 13th February 2028.
Based on Michael Bond’s children’s book A Bear Called Paddington and the Paddington film, the story follows the adventures of the little bear from Peru who’s found at Paddington Station by the Brown family. McFly’s Tom Fletcher has written the lyrics and the show is directed by Luke Sheppard.
Oh Mary!
The dark and wickedly funny comedy about Abraham Lincoln’s miserable wife Mary has taken London by storm since it opened at the Trafalgar Theatre in December 2025. Oh Mary! has already won an Olivier Award at this year’s ceremony for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play, following on from triumphant success on Broadway and numerous Tony Awards.
Now booking until 2nd January 2027, the production is currently led by Catherine Tate, who has received critical acclaim for her work in the role of Mary. Tate’s final show will be on 18th July before Cole Escola, the show’s writer and original Mary both on and off Broadway, makes their West End debut by reprising the role for a limited time until 15th August.
Avenue Q
The mischievous, lovable, potty-mouthed puppets of Avenue Q recently returned to the West End’s Shaftesbury Theatre to mark the 20th anniversary of the show, and due to popular demand it’s been announced that the limited run will extend into the new year, now booking until 3rd January 2027.
Producers Kevin McCollum and Jamie Wilson said, “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 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.”
Jesus Christ Superstar
Initially the new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar was set for a limited run of 11 weeks at the London Palladium, but overwhelming demand has seen it extend its run throughout autumn until 16th January 2027 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
The production, which follows the final days of Jesus’ life as told through the eyes of Judas, will see BRIT and Emmy-nominated singer Sam Ryder make his West End debut in the lead titular role. Group rates for ten or more are available for the performances at the Theatre Royal.
Hadestown
The award-winning musical Hadestown is a blended retelling of the ancient Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and of Hades and Persephone. Intertwining two mythic love stories, audiences are taken on a journey to the underworld and back set to a critically acclaimed soundtrack.
Hadestown has won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and received the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. Now in its third year in the West End, the show has announced it will be extending its run at the Lyric Theatre into June 2027.
The Hunger Games: On Stage
The pioneering stage adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ best-selling book The Hunger Games and the film of the same name has confirmed that it will be running in London until 14th February 2027. The Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre was custom-built for this production and features 1,200 seats and a dynamic theatre-in-the-round design.
Audiences are immersed in the Hunger Games arena, where Katniss Everdeen fights for survival against her fellow teenage tributes. The epic story has been adapted for the stage by Conor McPherson and is directed by Matthew Dunster (2:22 A Ghost Story, Hangmen, The Pillowman, Hedda).
My Neighbour Totoro
The multi-award winning adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro has announced its final extension at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, with the show closing on 10th January 2027.
The production first opened at the Barbican in 2022, breaking box office records for the most tickets sold in a single day before the show had even premiered.
Spectacular sets and charming puppetry bring the beloved characters from Hayao Miyazaki’s celebrated 1988 animated feature film to life on stage.
The story follows two young girls who move to the countryside while their ill mother recuperates in hospital and discover the magical creatures that inhabit the woods around them.
Witness for the Prosecution
Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution has been performing in London since 2017 and the court-based drama has confirmed that it is now booking until 25th April 2027, taking it into its tenth year. Showing at London County Hall, audiences are invited into the gripping court case of Leonard Vole, a man accused of murder in cold blood.
The production is directed by Lucy Bailey, who has directed several Christie stage adaptations including Death on the Nile, Murder on the Orient Express, And Then There Were None.
