The best new theatre shows opening in London July 2023

The 2023 summer holidays start in July, with family-friendly musicals ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and ‘Crazy for You’ rubbing up against major kids’ shows ‘Mog the Forgetful Cat’ and ‘The Smeds and the Smoos’. And if you’re in the mood for something a little more grown up, don’t worry: the great Mark Ryalnce returns in big West End drama ‘Doctor Semmelweis’ and London gets its first chance to see Belgium experimentalists Ontroerend Goed’s palindromic masterpiece ‘Are we not drawn onward to new erA’. Plus a hell of a lot more besides.

To plan further ahead, check out our top shows to see this year.

Also, check out our latest theatre reviews. 

And if you need somewhere to stay, see the best hotels near the West End. 

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