The Top Theatre Shows in London Right Now
The best theatre shows in London this Spring. From the glittering West End to the charming stages of Crouch End, from hit plays to laugh-out-loud comedies, London Theatre has it all.
By Melanie Ley | Updated Apr 2 2025
As the sun rears its head and the streets fill with those who consider 19 degrees to be ‘summer’, Spring can be a saturated time to go theatre. So, take a look at our guide, and figure out which of these quality productions you want to see before subjecting yourself to the thronging hoardes of West End theatre goers.
So whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned theatregoer, one thing is certain, it's going to be an exciting start to the summer season! Check out our guide to some of the best…
Heisenberg
Arcola Theatre 9 Apr 2025 to 10 May 2025
A queer reimagining of Simon Stephens’ story of love, identity and human connection.
The Fit Prince
King’s Head Theatre 2 Dec 2025 to 3 Jan 2026
Grab your bags, you’re going to Swedonia for the ultimate queer parody of all the cringeworthy romcoms!
The Fifth Step
@sohoplace 12 May 2025 to 26 Jul 2025
A funny and unflinchingly honest drama about addiction, masculinity and faith.
(THIS IS NOT A) HAPPY ROOM
King’s Head Theatre 31 Mar 2025 to 27 Apr 2025
Hailed as Saltburn meets Schitt’s Creek,, Rosie Day’s dark comedy premieres at King’s Head Theatre before coming to Windsor in May.
SABRAGE
Lafayette 15 Mar 2025 to 6 Jul 2025
The world première of Sabrage is set to take London by storm at Lafayette in King’s Cross.
Plied & Prejudice
The Vaults 13 Mar 2025 to 18 May 2025
A side-splitting parody of Jane Austen’s classic novel, at Darcy’s Booziest ball.
Scenes from a Repatriation
Royal Court Theatre 25 Apr 2025 to 24 May 2025
Joel Tan’s shape-shifting play, stirring up centuries of ghosts.
North by Northwest
Alexandra Palace 11 Jun 2025 to 22 Jun 2025
It would be strange, would it not, if, in a city of seven million people, one man were never mistaken for another...
STOREHOUSE
Deptford Storehouse 4 Jun 2025 to 20 Sep 2025
One of the most ambitious, large-scale, immersive, large-scale theatre events ever staged!
Here We Go Again
Cadogan Hall 10 May 2025
West End stars Stevie Doc and Tobias Turley to perform at Cadogan Hall for one off concert.
F**KING MEN
Waterloo East Theatre 22 Mar 2025 to 4 May 2025
Tony Award-Winning playwright Joe DiPietro’s F**king Men returns to London for a final season.