Shows opening in London's West End in January

Prepare for a jaw-dropping January filled with West End wonders and treat yourself to the best shows that London has to offer this month! Fly high with Cirque du Soleil, experience the magic of The King and I musical, or immerse yourself in the elusive world of A Mirror. With something for everyone, don’t miss out on a dazzling season of theatre this January!

Alegria: In a New Light (11 January)

In celebration of the iconic show's 25th anniversary, Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria: In a New Light has been reimagined for the Royal Albert Hall in a mesmerising rendition of the classic tale. Through a host of dazzling performances, stunning visuals, and a thrilling soundtrack to match, Alegria: In a New Light provides an immersive experience brimming with the unmatched brilliance of the world’s most revolutionary circus.

Cirque du Soleil’s Alegria

Cruel Intentions (11 January)

Join sinful stepsiblings Sebastian and Kathryn as they employ their immense wealth, sky-high status, and sexual prowess to target the virtuous Annete in a destructive bet. Set in an elite Manhattan high school in the 90s and based on the hit 90s film of the same name, this jukebox musical is awash with the decade's top hits, telling a twisted tale of love, lust, deceit, and temptation in this wild ride of a musical.

The King and I (20 January)

Following a hugely successful UK tour, Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved musical, The King and I, returns to the West End this winter in a unique and all-together breathtaking production. Starring Call the Midwife’s Helen George, this timeless masterpiece follows British schoolteacher Anna on a journey of love and understanding amidst cultural differences in a captivating tale of East meets West filled with rich traditions, musical opulence, and splendour a-plenty!

Photo by Johan Persson

A Mirror (22 January)

After a sell-out run at the Almeida Theatre, Sam Holcroft's thought-provoking play, A Mirror returns to the West End. Starring award-winning actors Jonny Lee Miller and Tanya Reynolds, A Mirror explores identity, reality, freedom, and censorship under the immersive guise of a wedding, to which you are all invited!

Shen Yun (26 January)

Prepare for an extraordinary odyssey through 5,000 years of Chinese civilisation with the sensational Shen Yun. A rich multi-media tapestry of technology, music, and dance, Shen Yun brings old-age wisdom and ancient culture to life through an exquisite combination of the three, making for a truly awe-inspiring event.

Kim's Convenience opens at the Park Theatre on 8 January 2024.

Calendar Girls opens at the Churchill Theatre on 10 January 2024.

Giselle opens at the London Coliseum on 11 January 2024.

Rehab the Musical opens at Neon 194 on 12 January 2024.

Alan Cumming is Not Acting His Age opens at the Theatre Royal on 15 January

Othello opens at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse on 19 January 2024.

Bronco Billy opens at the Charing Cross Theatre on 23 January 2024.

Cover photo from Shen Yun.