Top West End Shows to Watch This Spring
Posted on
Daffodils are appearing, Creme Eggs are already in the shops, and that means spring isn’t far off. Let’s ignore the snow and the -5 degree forecasts for now and look ahead to the must-see West End shows this spring.
### Oh, Mary!
The Tony Award-winning comedy [*Oh, Mary!*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/oh-mary-tickets) is already playing at the [Trafalgar Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/trafalgar-theatre-london) and continues until 25 April 2026. Following a brash and brilliant Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks before Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, the show mixes camp, biting wit, and bold storytelling to flip history on its head. An irreverent, and unforgettable way to brighten up these cold early spring days.
### Into the Woods
[*Into the Woods*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/into-the-woods-tickets) is back in London, and following a flurry of incredible five-star reviews, its run has been extended until 30 May 2026 at the [Bridge Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/bridge-theatre-london). Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony-winning masterpiece follows the Baker, his Wife, and beloved fairy-tale characters as wishes collide and consequences unfold, delivering a magical, thrilling, and unforgettable theatre experience.
### The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
[*The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/the-unlikely-pilgrimage-of-harold-fry-tickets) follows one ordinary man on an extraordinary journey across England. With a heartfelt folk-pop score by Passenger and direction by Katy Rudd, this uplifting musical celebrates hope, kindness, and second chances. After a sold-out run in Chichester, the show is set to inspire London audiences, playing at the [Theatre Royal Haymarket](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/theatre-royal-haymarket-london) from 29 January to 18 March 2026.
### Shadowlands
Hugh Bonneville reprises his critically acclaimed role as C.S. Lewis in [*Shadowlands*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/shadowlands-the-play-tickets), alongside Maggie Siff as the spirited poet Joy Davidman. Their unexpected love transforms Lewis’s orderly life into a moving, uplifting journey. Tender, thought-provoking, and beautifully performed, this true story explores love, faith, and the fragile beauty of life. *Shadowlands* plays at the [Aldwych Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/aldwych-theatre-london) from 5 February to 9 May 2026.
### Marie & Rosetta
Olivier Award-winner Beverley Knight stars in the West End transfer of [*Marie & Rosetta*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/marie-and-rosetta-tickets). Set in 1946 Mississippi, Sister Rosetta’s electrifying guitar and gospel style persuades Marie to add swing to her pure Sunday sound. Brimming with grit, soul, and unstoppable rhythm, this critically acclaimed show is a must-see. *Marie & Rosetta* plays at [@sohoplace](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/sohoplace-london) from 28 February to 11 April 2026.
### Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare’s tragedy returns in a major new production directed by Robert Icke, following his acclaimed *Oedipus last* year. Starring Sadie Sink (Stranger Things) alongside Noah Lupe (*A Quiet Place*, *Hamnet*), this electrifying *Romeo and Juliet* promises youthful passion, poetic language and the urgent intensity the play is famed for. Playing at the [Harold Pinter Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/harold-pinter-theatre-london) from Mon 16 Mar to Sat 6 Jun 2026.
### Kinky Boots
[*Kinky Boots*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/kinky-boots-tickets) struts back into the West End! Following its UK tour, this uplifting musical reunites audiences with Johannes Radebe, dazzling on stage alongside the full cast. With Cyndi Lauper’s unforgettable songs, vibrant choreography, and a joyous story of acceptance and empowerment, it’s a perfectly uplifting show to watch this spring. Playing at the [London Coliseum](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/london-coliseum-london) from 17 March to 11 July 2026.
### Inter Alia
Oscar-nominee Rosamund Pike (Saltburn, *Gone Girl*) stars in the West End transfer of National Theatre’s critically acclaimed [*Inter Alia*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/inter-alia-tickets). Jessica Parks, a sharp and compassionate London Crown Court Judge, faces an unthinkable event that challenges her understanding of justice, both in the courtroom and at home. Reuniting Olivier-winning writer Suzie Miller with BAFTA-winning director Justin Martin, this bold, witty, and emotionally-charged play runs at [Wyndham’s Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/wyndhams-theatre-london) from 19 March to 20 June.
### Avenue Q
[*Avenue Q*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/avenue-q-tickets) returns to the West End this spring. This Tony Award-winning musical follows Princeton and his eccentric puppet neighbours as they navigate love, work, and life’s big questions with hilarity and catchy songs. With a wicked sense of humour (and a little chaos), *Avenue Q* is a must-see spring show, playing at the [Shaftesbury Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/shaftesbury-theatre-london) from 20 March to 29 August 2026.
### 1536
Following an award-winning run at the Almeida Theatre, [*1536*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/1536-tickets) transfers to the [Ambassadors Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/ambassadors-theatre-london) for a strictly limited engagement. Set in Tudor England, three women reunite in Essex as rumours swirl of a dangerous rift between King Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. Navigating loyalty, love, and survival, this sharp, haunting play captures personal rebellion amid royal scandal. Playing 2 May to 1 August 2026.
### High Society
[*High Society*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/high-society-tickets) returns to London for a major new revival at the [Barbican](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/barbican-london), starring Helen George as Tracy Lord and Felicity Kendal as Mother Lord. With Cole Porter’s iconic songs, sparkling wit, and glamorous staging, this Golden Age musical offers romance, comedy, and elegance in abundance. Don’t miss this lavish revival, playing at the Barbican from 19 May to 11 July 2026.
### Beetlejuice the Musical
[*Beetlejuice The Musical*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/beetlejuice-tickets) trades the underworld for the West End! This larger-than-life production follows Lydia Deetz, a teen haunted by a recently deceased couple and a loudmouthed demon. Packed with jaw-dropping effects, wicked humour, and show-stopping songs, it’s a spectacular, chaotic, and unforgettable ride. After Broadway and U.S. tours, *Beetlejuice The Musical* plays at the [Prince Edward Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/prince-edward-theatre-london) from 20 May 2026 to 17 April 2027.
Spring is the perfect time to discover new favourites on the West End. Keep an eye out on our [new shows](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/new-shows), [bestsellers](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/best-sellers), and [last-minute deals](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/discounts) for the season ahead.
##