March Theatre News
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With major premieres arriving and some favourites nearing their final curtain, March is a month full of theatre highlights.
WHAT'S NEW?
Don't Miss Vanessa Williams in The Devil Wears Prada
Vanessa Williams will take her final bow as Miranda Priestly on 18 April in the West End production of The Devil Wears Prada at the Dominion Theatre – so now is the time to book!
Williams delivers a masterclass in cool authority: poised, polished and deliciously cutting, with impeccable comic timing and undeniable star presence. Her Miranda is every inch the fashion powerhouse – imperious, controlled and quietly magnetic – and the audience relishes every perfectly judged pause.
The show itself is a glossy crowd-pleaser, packed with high-energy choreography, sharp humour and striking couture-inspired visuals. It’s stylish, escapist West End entertainment that leaves audiences grinning.
For Concierges seeking a standout recommendation with real star appeal, this is it. With 18 April marking Williams’ final performance, tickets are set to become hot property. Advise guests to act quickly – this is one farewell they won’t want to miss.
Dates: Currently booking to September.
To Book: www.devilwearspradamusical.com.
A New Leading Lady Joins The Phantom of the Opera
Beatrice Penny‑Touré takes on the role of Christine Daaé at His Majesty's Theatre for a limited 10-week engagement from 2 March to 9 May 2026.
Penny-Touré, currently appearing in the Les Misérables Arena World Tour, returns to the role that marked her West End debut. She joins a distinguished cast including Dean Chisnall as the mysterious Phantom and Adam Rhys‑Charles as Raoul.
With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this timeless musical continues to captivate audiences with its sweeping romance, haunting melodies and spectacular staging.
Featuring unforgettable songs such as 'The Music of the Night', 'All I Ask of You' and the dramatic title number, The Phantom of the Opera remains one of the world’s most beloved and enduring theatrical experiences.
Dates: Beatrice Penny‑Touré takes the role to 9 May; Phantom of the Opera is booking to 3 October.
To book: www.thephantomoftheopera.com.
I’m Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical - New Venue
London audiences will now get their first chance to see I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical at Hackney Empire from 20-25 March, following the temporary closure of the Peacock Theatre for essential building works.
Developed over more than three years in collaboration with legendary singer Chaka Khan, the production celebrates the life, music and extraordinary career of the Grammy-winning icon behind hits including 'I’m Every Woman', 'Ain’t Nobody' and 'Through the Fire'.
The show promises an electrifying theatrical journey through Khan’s rise to fame, blending powerful vocals, dynamic staging and the unforgettable songs that made her one of the most influential voices in soul and funk.
Dates: 20 to 25 March.
To book: hackneyempire.co.uk.
AVENUE Q - Limited Run
The mischievous and much-loved musical AVENUE Q returns to the West End this month for a strictly limited run at the Shaftesbury Theatre.
Featuring the original Broadway puppets and directed by Tony Award-winning director Jason Moore, the show blends outrageous humour with heartfelt storytelling and a brilliant score by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx.
The story follows Princeton, a bright-eyed graduate who moves to a rundown apartment on Avenue Q while searching for his purpose in life. There he meets a colourful cast of neighbours — both human and puppet — navigating work, relationships and the realities of adulthood.
Packed with catchy songs, irreverent wit and surprising warmth, AVENUE Q remains one of musical theatre’s most distinctive hits. Its sharp comedy and loveable characters make this revival a welcome return for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
Dates: 20 March to 29 August.
To book: https://avenueqmusical.co.uk.
Kinky Boots
The feel-good musical KINKY BOOTS strides into the West End’s London Coliseum for a 17-week run from 17 March.
Featuring a book by Harvey Fierstein and a Grammy-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, the show tells the uplifting true story of unlikely partners who transform a struggling shoe factory — and themselves — along the way.
When Charlie Price inherits his family’s failing business, salvation arrives in the form of Lola, a fabulous drag performer with a bold idea: high-heeled boots designed for drag artists. Together they set out to save the company and discover the power of acceptance and self-belief.
This brand-new production stars Johannes Radebe as Lola and Matt Cardle as Charlie Price, and promises dazzling choreography, big-hearted storytelling and the show-stopping anthem “Raise You Up”.
Dates: 17 March to 11 July.
To book: https://kinkybootslondon.com.
FINAL CURTAIN CALL
Back to the Future The Musical - Leaving London Soon
There’s just one last chance to catch Back to the Future The Musical in the West End as the hit production begins its final month at the Adelphi Theatre, ahead of its closing performance next month.
Based on the beloved 1985 film starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, the high-energy musical brings the time-travelling adventure to life with spectacular stagecraft, dazzling special effects and a score by film composer Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy winner Glen Ballard.
Audiences follow Marty McFly as he is accidentally transported from 1985 back to 1955 in the eccentric Doc Brown’s DeLorean time machine, where he must ensure his parents fall in love in order to return to the future.
Packed with humour, nostalgia and electrifying theatrical magic, this Olivier Award-winning show has thrilled London audiences since 2021 – making its final weeks a must-see for theatre fans.
Dates: Closing performance on 12 April.
To book: www.backtothefuturemusical.com
Five plays: A nation’s fight for freedom
Ukraine Unbroken, running at the Arcola Theatre, presents five powerful plays charting twelve years of modern Ukrainian history. From the 2014 Maidan protests to the 2022 invasion and beyond, this cycle explores the resilience of a nation determined to remain free.
Conceived by Nicolas Kent, producer-director of the Olivier Award-nominated The Great Game – Afghanistan, Ukraine Unbroken features an ensemble cast including Daniel Betts, Ian Bonar, Sally Giles, David Michaels, Clara Read, and Jade Williams, each taking on multiple roles across the plays. Written by acclaimed British and Ukrainian playwrights such as David Edgar, David Greig, and Natalka Vorozhbit, the work combines gripping storytelling with live Ukrainian music by Mariia Petrovska on the bandura.
A moving portrait of courage, truth, and survival, it’s a must-see for theatre-goers wanting a deeply affecting and timely experience.
Dates: Booking to 28 March.
To Book: www.arcolatheatre.com.
