Cozy season is officially here and London’s theatre scene is booming with theatre shows that’ll have you feeling warm both physically and emotionally this winter. From a Dickens remix and a Shakespeare classic to new works from emerging playwrights, there are a range of shows on stage that’ll keep you entertained during these cold months.

Check out out list of must-see theatre shows in London this winter.

‘After Sunday‘

Where: Bush Theatre

When: 10th November – 20th December 2025

A theatre show filled with the smell of Sunday dinner? We’re involved! Exploring healing, memory and identity, as well as mental health and the criminal justice system, ‘After Sunday’ is the powerful debut play from Bush Writers’ Group alum, Sophia Griffin. The play is set in a secure‑hospital kitchen and follows a Caribbean cooking group, led by Occupational Therapist Naomi, who embark on a journey of self-discovery through the healing power of food. With live cooking on stage, the show blends the aromas of home‑cooked food with intimate conversations where the characters’ humour, trauma and longing come together.

For tickets and more info on ‘After Sunday’, click here.

‘Ebony Scrooge’

Where: Saddler’s Wells East

When: 26th November 2025 – 4th January 2026

With Chrimbo around the corner, why not get in the festive mood with a trip to see ‘Ebony Scrooge’! Putting a hip-hop twist on Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’, this show follows Ebony – a formidable fashion designer – who cancels Christmas for her landmark fashion show. She’s visited by three ghostly guests who steer her back to her Caribbean roots and the true meaning of joy. With choreography from east London’s Dannielle ‘Rhimes’ Lecointe and original music from from Michael ‘Mikey J’ Asante, the play will have you bopping and 2-stepping into the big day in December.

Click here for tickets and more information on ‘Ebony Scrooge’.

‘Othello’

Where: Theatre Royal Haymarket

When: 23rd October 2025 – 17th January 2026

In 1997, David Harewood made history as the first Black actor to play Othello at the National Theatre. Nearly 30 years later, he has now returned to the role at Theatre Royal Haymarket alongside Caitlin Fitzgerald as Desdemona and Toby Jones who plays Iago. Directed by Tom Morris with music by PJ Harvey, this new production of ‘Othello’ breathes new life into Shakespeare’s epic story of manipulation, love and jealous rage.

Click here for more details.

‘All My Sons’

Where: Wyndham’s Theatre

When: 14th November 2025 – 7th March 2026

An all-star cast and a gripping plot? ‘Ivo Van Hove’s West End production of ‘All My Sons’ has it all. Set in the 1940s, the play explores the dark secrets of a family torn apart by guilt, ambition and the purusit of the American Dream. Starring Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Paapa Essiedu, Tom Glynn-Carney and Hayley Squires, the production is brought to life by a talented ensemble who powerfully bring Arthur Miller’s play to life.

You can find tickets and more details about ‘All My Sons’ right here.

‘Mrs President’

Where: Charing Cross Theatre

When: 23rd January – 8th March 2026

U.S. stage and screen star, Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman, Les Miserables), is heading to the West End in the new year to play Mary Lincoln in ‘Mrs President’. The psychological drama follows Mary’s turbulent life following the passing of her husband Abraham Lincoln, navigating grief, scandal, and the struggle to reclaim her public image. Alongside Hal Fowler, who plays Matthew Brady, Settle takes on a non-singing dramatic role that highlights her range as a performer.

Click here for more info on ‘Mrs President’.

‘Far Gone’

Where: Brixton House

When: 11th Feb -21st Feb – Brixton House 2026

One-man performances aren’t easy to execute and stepping up to the challenge in February 2026 is John Rwothomack – the star and writer of ‘Far Gone’. The play is set in Uganda and follows a young boy named Okumu whose village is attacked by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), turning he and his brother’s lives upside down. The story then traces his journey from innocence to survival, exploring themes of identity, family and resilience. The production of Far Gone at Brixton House is part of its world tour which will see performances across the USA, Taiwan, South Africa and the UK – moving audiences across the globe in the process.

You can find tickets for ‘Far Gone’ right here.