What’s happening this month in theatre

Everything happening on the West End this month that you need to know about

As we head into summer in the West End, June is packed full of exciting openings and announcements. We’ve got an enormous new Disney musical muscling onto stage, a classic revived with a Hollywood star at the helm, and the return of a few acclaimed favourites. It’s also your last chance to see hits like Mean Girls and The Brightening Air before they depart for good, so this is not the month to neglect the theatre. Here’s everything going on in the West End this June.

New West End openings

It’s official – Hercules is here. The new Disney musical has been much anticipated as the latest beloved cartoon to make the transition to stage. Telling the story of a man on a journey from zero to hero, the new adaptation features music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel and a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah. Catch it at the Apollo Theatre from 6 June. Also new in town is Evita, the latest dazzling revival from the Jamie Lloyd Company. Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler will take on the titular role in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s classic, which opens at the London Palladium on 14 June and runs for just 12 weeks.

Two fan favourites make a return to the West End on the 24 June. The first is Fawlty Towers, the smash-hit play based on the classic British sitcom that sold out every performance of its original run. It makes a return to London at the Apollo Theatre this month. Also returning on the 24 June is Girl From the North Country at the Old Vic. Conor McPherson’s Olivier Award-winning play returns eight years after its debut, telling a stunning story interwoven with the songbook of Bob Dylan.

An additional treat comes in the form of Diamonds and Dust, a new theatrical experience from the mind of Dita Von Teese. Dita herself will appear in a limited number of performances, but her glittering touch is felt throughout this unique night out. Don’t miss your chance with this one.

Tickets on sale now

If you missed a chance to see Operation Mincemeat when it was in London but, like us, you were dazzled by the sheer volume of five star reviews it collected, great news! The new musical will set out on a UK tour next year, playing theatres across the UK. Find out more here.

Also recently announced and on sale is the brand new stage adaptation of 50 First Dates. Who could forget the 2004 romcom classic about a man who falls for an amnesiac – other than Drew Barrymore’s character Lucy, of course? Prepare to see the unorthodox love story transformed at The Other Palace this September, with tickets on sale now.

Last chance shows

It’s your very final chance to sit with the Plastics this month, but you better be quick – sadly, Mean Girls heads off on 8 July. The hilarious stage adaptation of the 2004 film is the ultimate feel-good night out – if you need anymore convincing, just read our review. Speaking of feel-good, the Renaissance musical and hit of the Fringe Pop Off, Michelangelo! leaves Underbelly Boulevard on 22 June, giving you just a few more weeks to claim your seat. You can read our review of the irreverent comedy here. Another musical sadly leaving us this month is Stiletto, the dazzling new show set in 18th century Italy. You’ve got until 14 June to witness the story of Marco and Gioia at the Charing Cross Theatre, so act fast.

It’s your last opportunity to see Conor McPherson’s masterful family drama The Brightening Air this month, before The Old Vic lays the stage for another one of his great pieces in the form of Girl From The North Country. Read our review if you need a push to grab your tickets before 14 June. The Deep Blue Sea and Tamsin Greig will both say goodbye at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on 21 June, with just a few weeks left in which to see Terence Rattigan’s deeply affecting story of love and obsession – read our review here. Finally, Marriage Material, the story of the Bains family and their corner shop in Wolverhampton, will leave the Lyric Theatre on 23 June, so be sure to take your seats before then.

Other West End theatre news

Just For One Day prepares for the 40th anniversary of Live Aid

The Live Aid musical at the Shaftesbury Theatre is gearing up to celebrate four decades since the concert that moved the world, with a special gala performance taking place on 13 July 2025. “The world is in a crazy state in particular at the moment,” says cast member Kelly Agbowu, “and it’s hopefully gearing us up to just come together and say, “Let’s do something about it.” Because, you know, we can.” Read the full story.

Next To Normal to have a cinematic release in the UK

Following its hugely acclaimed run at Wyndham’s Theatre in 2024, Michael Longhurst’s revival of Tom Kitt’s Pultizer-winning Next To Normal was filmed for broadcast. Having previously aired on PBS in the US, audiences in the UK will now be able to watch the pro-shot of the musical at cinemas across the country. Read the full story.