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T’is the season for new West End shows! We are now entering one of the busiest seasons for the West End with Christmas and the holiday period just ahead. Tourism is quickly climbing and everyone is looking to spend some days in London to get in that festive spirit. It’s no surprise it will coincide therefore with the busiest time period for theatre as well. Besides that many shows have also closed recently. While some were long runners, others were from strictly limited seasons but that still means quite a few theatres are empty. But they won’t be for long. Today we’ll be discussing every single show that has or is planning to open in December and whether you should try to catch it!
Into the Woods
In this revival of the classic Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine musical. The Baker, the Baker’s Wife, the Witch, Jack, Little Red Riding hood, Cinderella and Rapunzel take us beyond the happy ever after and shows us where the story goes and what really matters. The show is playing at the Bridge Theatre and has already proved quite popular.The cast is also nothing to scoff at with the likes of Jamie Parker, Bella Brown, Kate Fleetwood, Jo Foster and Chumisa Dornford-May.
Oh, Mary!
The show has just opened for previews and audiences are overjoyed that this hit Broadway play has made its way overseas. Written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton Oh, Mary! started off Broadway but it quickly made a name for itself. This furthermore culminated in an ongoing Broadway run and a Tony award win for Cole at the 2025 Tony’s. The show has transferred over to the Trafalgar Theatre and now stars Mason Alexander Park in the titular role. Mason is known for their work with Jamie Lloyd on stage. Starring in Much Ado about Nothing and The Tempest as well as her television work as Desire in the Netflix series the Sandman. Alongside Mason Giles Terera play Abraham Lincoln or Mary’s Husband. Giles is best known for his work in the original West End cast of Hamilton playing Aaron Burr. For which he won the Olivier.
Paranormal Activity
Based on the cult classic film Paranormal Activity this thrilling new stage play will be at the Ambassador’s Theatre for 16 weeks only. We follow James and Lou on their journey from Chicago to London where they are trying to escape their past. However they soon discover that places are not what’s haunted. It’s the people. The show is recommended for 15+ so while it may not be the best family show this Christmas. It’ll definitely provide a thrilling theatre experience. The show is also on at the Ambassador’s a fairly small theatre so it should all feel very immersive.
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
The latest show by mischief comedy in their spectacular goes wrong series. This new comedy play is at the Apollo Theatre and will be playing till the 25th January. Mischief comedy is a comedy group who are responsible for The Play That Goes Wrong. Which has been playing for a historic 10 years now at least. The show recently celebrated becoming the longest running comedy on the West End. Therefore make sure you catch this brilliant new comedy before it heads off on tour.
Woman in Mind
Woman in Mind is a new dark comic psychological drama from the incredible Sir Alan Ayckbourn. Starring Oliver award winner Sheridan Smith and directed by Michael Longhurst. Who recently directed the record breaking revival of Next to Normal and was the artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse. The play follows Susan whose world splits into two after bumping her head. One mundane and the other imagined. Slowly the lines begin to blur. The show is a hilarious yet gripping drama centering on the themes of identity, family and mental escape. The show also stars Romesh Ranganathan an acclaimed comedian who is finally making his high anticipated West End debut.
High Noon
The world premier of High Noon will begin playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre mid December. This is Oscar winning screenwriter Eric Roth’s first work for the stage. The script is based on the iconic four-time Oscar winning film High Noon. The film was directed by Fred Zinnemann with a screenplay by Carl Foreman. And is often hailed as the greatest Western Film ever. This new adaptation will be directed by Olivier-award winner Thea Sharrock. The play is set in the American West in the 1800s and follows Will Kane (Billy Crudup) and Amy Fowler (Denise Gough) as they explore their bond. While tested by impossible choices all while the return of deadly outlaw Frank Miller looms on the horizon. The show will explore classic themes of courage, justice and duty vs cowardice, peace and desire. The play is on a strictly limited run until March 6th.
Book your tickets now to see these new West End shows this holiday period with Theatrebookings!
