10 Famous People on Stage in London This Summer

See the *Stranger Things* star, **Sadie Sink** perform at the [Harold Pinter Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/harold-pinter-theatre-london) as the tragically romantic lead in [*Romeo & Juliet*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/romeo-and-juliet-london-tickets), for a limited time only until 20th June. Sink has been applauded for her memorable performance in Season 4 of the Netflix show, *Stranger Things.* Her most notable scene soundtracked to the euphoric sound of **Kate Bush**’s ‘*Running Up That Hill’*, which has now become a *Stranger Things* fan playlist staple. Sink stars alongside **Noah Jupe** as Romeo, he has previously starred in critically acclaimed *A Quiet Place Part II* and the Oscar nominated film, *Hamnet*. Hurry, must end this June. *Are we bovvered though?* This is a show you should definitely *bovver* to see with **Catherine Tate** starring as the historically inaccurate Mary Todd Lincoln in [Oh, Mary!](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/trafalgar-theatre-london) Tate is known for her BBC sketch comedy series, *The Catherine Tate Show* featuring sketch characters Joanie Taylor, the foul-mouthed gran and Lauren Cooper, the argumentative lazy teen school girl. She also notably starred alongside **David Tennant** in *Doctor Who* (Series 4, 2008) as the Doctor’s companion, Donna. See *Oh, Mary!* at the [Trafalgar Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/trafalgar-theatre-london) before the show closes 18th July. And one for the RuPaul’s Drag Race fans, **Jinkx Monsoon** is coming to London to star in the tragic yet touching story of **Judy Garland** in [*End of the Rainbow*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/end-of-the-rainbow-tickets). Monsoon is not only the winner of the fifth season of *RuPaul’s Drag Race*, but returned for the *All-Stars* season and stole the crown once more. Monsoon was also in the 14th series of *Doctor Who* as the villain, Maestro. London’s variety of shows is a must-see for *Doctor Who* fans old and new! See *End of the Rainbow* at [Soho Theatre Walthamstow](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/soho-theatre-walthamstow) until 21st June. The *Eurovision* star is putting ‘*Jesus, those are some vocals’* into Jesus Christ, in the much anticipated revival of *[Jesus Christ Superstar](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/jesus-christ-superstar-tickets)* coming to the [London Palladium](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/london-palladium-london), from June. And that superstar is **Sam Ryder** along with a stellar line up of King Herods including **Jesse Tyler Ferguson** (*Modern Family*), **Boy George**, **Layton Williams** (*Bad Education*), **Richard Armitage** (*The Hobbit*), **Julian Clary** (comedian, winner of *Celebrity Big Brother*, 2012) and **Simon Russell Beale** (celebrated for his extensive work with RSC and the National Theatre). **Matt Cardle** and **Johannes Radebe** have taken on the lead roles in the heartwarming story of the unlikely pair in *[Kinky Boots](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/kinky-boots-tickets)* at the [London Coliseum](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/london-coliseum-london). Cardle won X-Factor in 2010, beating **Rebecca Furguson**, **Cher Lloyd** and the mega-star boyband sensation, **One Direction**. **Johannes** also comes from the world of reality TV competitions as a regular on Strictly Come Dancing as one of the professional dancers. Speaking of reality TV competition stars, **Alexandra Burke**, another X-Factor winner (2008) is taking on portraying the icon, **Chaka Khan** in the [*I’m Every Woman*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/im-every-woman-the-chaka-khan-musical-tickets) musical. **Chaka Khan** is known for her big hits *‘Ain’t Nobody’*, *‘Tell Me Something Good’*, *‘Sweet Thing’* and *‘I Feel For You’*. The show opens at the [Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/troubadour-wembley-park-theatre-london) on 22nd July. Burke is a must-see on stage, with her West End credits including *Sister Act* and *The Bodyguard*. With the sequel of *[The Devil Wears Prada](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/the-devil-wears-prada-tickets)* hitting cinemas, it’s time to take a trip to see **Vanessa Williams** as none other than the iconic character, Miranda Priestly. Williams doesn’t shy away from these larger than life roles, as the malicious power-hungry villain of the 2006-2010 series *Ugly Betty*. Williams also joined *Desperate Housewives* in 2010. See the devil herself at the [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/dominion-theatre-london) this summer. **Ralph Fiennes** is starring alongside **Miranda Raison** in [*Grace Pervades*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/grace-pervades-tickets), a new play by **David Hare**. Fiennes is known for his portrayal of the unbeatable villain, Voldemort in the *Harry Potter* series, as well as more recent movies including *Conclave* (2024), *The Menu* (2022) and *28 Years Later* (2025). See the stars at the [Theatre Royal Haymarket](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/theatre-royal-haymarket-london) until 11th July. [*High Society*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/high-society-tickets) opens for a Summer run at the [Barbican](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/barbican-london) from 19th May, bringing some high-brow star casting along with it. **Helen George** stars as Tracy Lord. George is known for her role in *Call the Midwife* series. Joining her as Mother Lord, **Felicity Kendal** is known for her role in the 1970s BBC sitcom, *The Good Life*. The stars are certainly warming up for their summer in [London’s West End](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/all-events?sorting=3), but if you’re a fan of these big names, book in quick as these shows are often on for very limited runs.