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Shaftesbury Theatre

The Shaftesbury Theatre was the last theatre to be built on Shaftesbury Avenue, opening in 1911 as the New Prince's Theatre. It hosted many Broadway transfers during the 60s, most notably Hair, the run of which had to be cut short due to a ceiling collapse, and during the 90s it aws home to some of the edgier West End presentations, such as Kiss of the Spider Woman, Eddie Izzard: Definite Article and Rent. More recently, it's hosted crowd-pleasers such as Hairspray, Flashdance and Rock of Ages. The nearest Tube stations are Tottenham Court Road (Northern / District), Holborn (Central / Piccadilly) and Covent Garden (Piccadilly) and the theatre is served by bus routes 1, 8, 19, 25, 38, 55, 98, 242 (New Oxford Street/High Holborn); 10, 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390 (Tottenham Court Road) and 1, 59, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 242, 521 (Holborn station).

What's On @ Shaftesbury Theatre

Just For One Day

Just For One Day

8 Dec 2025 - 7 Feb 2026

‘We can be us, just for one day’ Relive the day music brought the world together. Featuring the songs of Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney, The Pretenders, The Cars, Status Quo, Paul Weller, Sade, The Boomtown Rats, Bryan Adams, Diana Ross, Ultravox and more, this is the story of Live Aid and the people united by it. Political unrest, social revolution, boom and bust. In a decade of neon and noise, one moment made the world stand still and brought 1.5 billion people together – and they all have a story to tell about ‘the day rock ‘n’ roll changed the world’. A cast of 26 star in the world premiere of Just For One Day, a new musical written by John O’Farrell (Mrs Doubtfire, Something Rotten) and directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, The Little Big Things). 10% from the sale of all tickets will be donated directly to The Band Aid Charitable Trust. An Old Vic Production By permission of The Band Aid Charitable Trust Just For One Day is supported by Jamie Wilson Productions, Kevin McCollum, Sonia Friedman Productions, Gavin Kalin Productions, Kenny Wax Ltd and the Ambassador Theatre Group.
Just For One Day - The Live Aid Musical
Content Warning Please be aware this production has: Loud music, Flashing lights, Haze, Frequent strong language Age restrictions Age guidance is 12+ Parent guidance recommended. Running Time 16th May 2025 - 10th January 2026 Where Do I Go Shaftesbury Theatre : 210 Shaftesbury Ave, London WC2H 8DP NEAREST TUBE Tottenham Court Road (Northern and Central Line) Holborn (Piccadilly and Central Line) Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line).
Avenue Q

Avenue Q

21 Mar 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Fantasies come true - the hilarious and multi-award winning Avenue Q is back! Following a smash-hit run in 2015, the fur-lariously laugh-out-loud musical is back by popular demand. Catch-up with all your favourite (and unforgettable) characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense of life’s burning issues – like what do you do with a BA in English? How do you find your purpose? And is the internet really just for….nevermind. Missed all the fuzz last time round? Don’t let your life suck – book now!
Avenue Q

Avenue Q

20 Mar 2026 - 29 Aug 2026

Avenue Q is back on the block. After two decades, the three time Tony Award-winning musical _Avenue Q_ returns to the West End in all its glory. Fresh out of college and searching for his purpose, Princeton ends up in a shabby apartment on New York’s rundown Avenue Q. He quickly meets his new and colourful neighbours where together they navigate the life struggles of work, love and paying the bills in their own hilarious way. Irreverent, irresistible and at times inappropriate, _Avenue Q_ is the mischievous and charming musical full of infectious songs and loveable characters that will leave you smiling for days. With original Broadway director Jason Moore _(Pitch Perfect, Shrek the Musical)_ and original puppet designer Rick Lyon, re-discover the fun, fuzz and felt for a strictly limited season this spring. CAPTIONED: Tuesday, 9th June, 7:30pm BSL INTERPRETED: Tuesday, 16th June, 7:30pm AUDIO DESCRIBED: Tuesday, 23rd June, 7:30pm RELAXED: Wednesday, 1st July, 7:30pm
Avenue Q

Avenue Q

28 Aug 2026 - 28 Aug 2026

We're back on the block After two decades, the three-time Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q returns to the West End in all its glory. Fresh out of college and searching for his purpose, Princeton ends up in a shabby apartment on New York’s rundown Avenue Q. He quickly meets his new and colourful neighbours where together they navigate the life struggles of work, love and paying the bills in their own hilarious way. Irreverent and irresistible, Avenue Q is the mischievous and charming musical full of infectious songs and loveable characters that will leave you smiling for days. With original Broadway director Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect, Shrek the Musical) and original puppet designer Rick Lyon, re-discover the fun, fuzz and felt for a strictly limited season this spring. Age Recommendation Avenue Q contains strong language and adult themes and content. Parental guidance is advised.

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