London is infamous for its array of shows. No matter if you’re looking to laugh, cry or feel moments of lust, there’s a production for your emotion. We’ve scoured the Internet and searched for the best upcoming theatre shows in London this spring.
Upcoming

WAITRESS Location: 409-412Strand, London, WC2R 0NS When: February – 19 October 2019 This Broadway hit tells the story of a pie-maker named Jenna who wants to leave her small, boring town and marriage and live her dreams. But, fear is holding her back. Although she loves her career, she’s searching for an opportunity to escape her norm. When she discovers a baking content in a county close to her town, she has the chance for a new start. But, will she seize the moment, and where will this take her? This theatre show is a slice of heaven, based on a 2007 book by screenwriter Jessie Nelson, and featuring songwriter Sara Bareilles.
9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL Location: Savoy Theatre, Strand, London, WC2R 0ET When: 14 March – 31 August 2019 This hilarious production pays tribute to Dolly Parton’s hit single, 9 to 5. This musical shows the lives of three colleagues who are pushed to their limits because of their sexist boss. Throughout the remaining scenes, they create a plan to kidnap their supervisor and turn the workplace around. 9 to 5 shows how Doralee, Judy and Violet, create a completely different atmosphere in the workplace and gets hilarious when the CEO unexpectedly shows up. This stars Louise Redknapp, Caroline Sheen, Amber Davies, Natalie McQueen, Bonnie Langford and Brian Conley.


THREE SISTERS Location: Almeida Theatre, Almeida Street, London N1 When: 8 April – 1 June 2019 Three Sisters is a show which was first performed in 1901 with a deeper outlook than the above productions. It follows the idea of living your life all over again, but being fully aware that it’s your second time. What changes would you make? In a small town, three sisters wait for their new lives to begin. But, is it so they can live beautiful moments all over again, or change their life choices? The cast includes Pearl Chanda, RiaZmitrowicz, and Patsy Ferran.
SMALL ISLAND Location: National Theatre, Upper Ground, Lambeth, London, SE1 9PX When: 17 April – 31 July 2019 Small Island is a must-watch this spring. Similar to Three Sisters, this production has a deep meaning which will leave you inspired when you leave the theatre. Set through the Second World War to 1948, it follows the lives of lives all connected in some way, longing to escape. One woman dreams of moving out of Jamaica, another wants to become a lawyer, and the other woman wants to head overseas. The cast includes CJ Beckford, Jacqueline Boatswain, Cavan Clarke and many more talented actors.

THE GREAT GATSBY Location: Gatsby’s Drugstore, 84 Long Lane, London, SE1 When: 1 June 2017 –4 April 2019 If you’re looking for a theatrical experience, then The Great Gatsby is a great choice for you. Try a show which is different to what you’re used to, and become thrown into a world with 1920’s jazz, cocktails and a tale of love and alcohol. It’s a heartracing production based on the jazz-age novel, The Great Gatsby. On your way out of the theatre, you’ll want to dance and kiss your loved one.