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London’s Best New Theatre Openings: Top 10 Picks for June 2025

  • Writer: SwipeOnDeck
    SwipeOnDeck
  • Jul 1
  • 3 min read

Updated: Sep 6

This June, London’s stages are bursting with world premieres, electrifying revivals, and bold adaptations. Whether you’re a musical theatre lover, a fan of poetic intensity, or hunting down the next cult classic, here’s Deck’s curated lineup of what to catch on the capital’s boards this month.


Exterior view of the Duke of York's Theatre building at night.

David Adjmi’s Fleetwood Mac-inspired drama is a thunderous ode to musical genius, ego, and heartbreak. With original music by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, this Tony-winning sensation dissects the chaos behind iconic sounds. Raw, real, and already selling out.


Interior view of a performance with actors on a minimalist stage.

Sarah Kane’s final play returns with its original creative team in an intense revival that pulls no punches. A fragmented, lyrical depiction of depression, performed Upstairs for maximum intimacy. Monday nights only — blink and you’ll miss it.


Interior view of the National Theatre with a blue-lit stage setup.

Alecky Blythe’s verbatim musical about a community rocked by tragedy is a chilling, oddly hopeful look at resilience. Set to a score by Adam Cork and performed with documentary precision, it’s theatre that sticks with you.


Interior view of a vibrant performance with lights and actors.

Nicholas Hytner’s wildly inventive take on Shakespeare’s dreamworld returns, filled with immersive standing-room energy, aerial choreography, and reversed fairy roles. Perfect for date nights or first-timers.


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Disney’s musical epic finally gets its West End moment. Expect godly vocals, gospel-infused numbers, and Meg with her full sass intact. The muses narrate a myth that’s part superhero saga, part animated joy.


Interior view of the Barbican Theatre with a staged performance setup.

Jordan Fein’s radical revival infuses this classic with intimate pathos and striking visual style. Set in-the-round, it’s a Fiddler you haven’t seen before—heartfelt, raw, and defiantly relevant.


Interior view of a small stage with actors in a discussion scene.

Ruth Wilson and Michael Shannon ignite this rarely staged Eugene O’Neill masterpiece about longing, regret, and survival. Directed by Rebecca Frecknall, it’s a smouldering two-hander that lingers long after curtain.


Image of a person with oversized scissors, symbolizing the play's theme.

Lynn Nottage’s poignant portrait of an African-American seamstress in 1905 New York comes to life with grace and quiet power. Samira Wiley leads a cast full of warmth in this story of hope stitched into hardship.


Interior view of a performer on stage with dramatic lighting and props.

Dickie Beau’s theatrical odyssey traces the flamboyant DNA of theatre from ancient rituals to drag queens. Expect lip-sync, projection, camp wit, and philosophical bite. A love letter to the art of performance.


Interior view of a comedic performance with actors and smoke effects.

Emma Rice adapts Hitchcock’s classic thriller with theatrical panache. Drenched in suspense and charm, it’s a fast-paced fusion of vintage spy caper and physical comedy. For lovers of film, fun, and spectacle.


🎭 Dextr’s Tips for Theatre Lovers

  • Best for big nights out: Stereophonic, Hercules, and Moon for the Misbegotten deliver high impact.

  • For deep feels: Intimate Apparel and 4.48 Psychosis pack emotional resonance in intimate spaces.

  • Wild cards: Showmanism and North by Northwest serve unique staging and clever twists.

  • Affordable highlights: Almeida and Donmar both offer day tickets under £25 — arrive early!


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