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February Preview: 40 Shows To Fall In Love With This Month

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Jan 318 min read

Updated: Feb 1

Love is in the air as we race towards another Valentine’s Day. Whether your February 14th will be spent with someone else or with yourself, theatre is always here to keep you company with an abundance of new openings this month to keep you occupied. Here are 40 shows to fall in love with in February

 

NINE (The Lowry)



1st – 2nd February

 

In celebration of their 9th birthday, the Hope Mill Theatre are staging a concert of the Tony Award-winning musical with a cast including Ramin Karimloo, Ruthie Henshall, Amber Davies, Josefina Gabrielle, Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Melissa James, Danielle Steers and Zizi Strallen.

 

 

A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE (Noel Coward Theatre)

 


3rd – 22nd February

 

Rebecca Frecknall’s critically acclaimed production of the Tennessee Williams classic returns to the West End for 3 weeks only ahead of an American transfer with Paul Mescal, Patsy Ferran and Anjana Vasan all reprising their roles.

 

 

THE WESTWAY SESSIONS (Vaudeville Theatre)

 

3rd February – 7th April

 

Six leading stars of the West End and Broadway will perform 5 exclusive concerts with Joe Stilgoe & Liza Pulman bringing their acclaimed show A Couple Of Swells on the 10th and Aimie Atkinson performing on the 17th. The concerts continue next month with Lee Mead on 10th March and Kerry Ellis on 17th March and finish with Cassidy Janson on 7th April



FIGARO: AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL (London Palladium)



3rd – 4th February

 

This new musical will receive its world premiere for two fully-staged concerts starring Jon Robyns, Aimie Atkinson and Ava Brennan. Part love story, part mystery, this is the hauntingly beautiful tale of Sienna, a young woman who dreams of singing but feels imprisoned by her life on her father's farm

 

 

CHURCHILL IN MOSCOW (Orange Tree Theatre)

 



The world premiere of Howard Brenton’s  gripping drama imagines the meetings between two unpredictable titans as history teeters on a knife-edge. Roger Allam stars as Winston Churchill alongside Peter Forbes as Joseph Stalin.

 

 

UNICORN (Garrick Theatre)



4th February – 26th April

 

Nicola Walker, Stephen Mangan and Erin Doherty star in Mike Bartlett’s explicit, funny and provocative new play which has its world premiere with a limited run in the West End

 

 

HEAVEN (Southwark Playhouse Borough)

 


5th – 22nd February

 

This multi-award winning Irish play is a deeply funny, moving and poignant exploration of marriage and middle age, sharing a life when you haven't shared all of yourself

 

 

MORE LIFE (Royal Court)



6th February – 8th March

 

A thrilling exploration of what it means to be human, this sci-fi gothic horror is set in a future where pain and death are going rapidly out of date.

 

 

PICTURE YOU DEAD (UK Tour)



6th February – 22nd July

 

The world premiere of the brand new stage production adapted from Peter James’ novel kicks off a UK tour this month at High Wycombe’s Swan Theatre with a cast including Jodie Steele, Ore Oduba and George Rainsford

 

Dates and tickets at www.peterjames.com

 

DOUBT a parable  (Theatre Royal Bath)



7th February – 8th March

 

John Patrick Shanley’s award-winning drama returns in a new production, twenty tears after first being performed off-Broadway with a cast consisting of Maxine Peake, Ben Daniels, Rachel John and Holly Godliman.

 

Tickets from theatreroyal.org.uk 

 

ANIMAL FARM (Theatre Royal Stratford East/UK Tour)



7th February – 12th April

 

Marking the 80th anniversary of George Orwell’s political fable, Tatty Hennessy’s fresh adaptation explores loss of identity, the seductive allure of greed, and the corrupting nature of political power. Following a run in London until 8th March, it heads to Leeds and Nottingham.

 

Tickets from www.stratfordeast.com. 

 

EAST IS SOUTH (Hampstead Theatre)

 


7th February – 15th March

 

Kaya Scodelario and Cliff Curtis make their London stage debuts in Beau Willimon’s play that delves headlong into the questions that rapidly advancing technology demands we confront: What does it mean to be human? And what is our place in a world where we are no longer the most evolved beings? 

 

Tickets from hampsteadtheatre.com 

 

THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A CAD (Watermill Theatre)

 


7th February – 22nd March

 

Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s new comedy adapted from the satirical novel by A.G. Macdonell chronicles  the rise of self-proclaimed political titan Edward Percival Fox-Ingleby from Eton to Oxford and then on to Parliament

 

 

HAMLET (The RSC)



8th February – 29th March

 

Shakespeare’s family saga returns to the RSC in a new production from Rupert Goold starring Luke Thallon in the title role.

 

 

IF/THEN (Savoy Theatre)



10th February

 

The UK premiere of the musical from Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey stars Kerry Ellis as Elizabeth who faces a choice that will send her down two parallel paths each leading to a radically different future.

 

 

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING (Theatre Royal Drury Lane)

 


10th February – 5th April

 

Jamie Lloyd’s Shakespeare season continues with Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell starring as Benedick and Beatriice in this savagely funny and beautifully tender battle of wits.

 

 

THE PASSENGER (Finborough Theatre)



10th February – 15th March

 

The world premiere new stage adaptation based on Ulrich Alexander Boschwitz’s acclaimed novel tells the terrifyingly absurd story of respected Jewish businessman Otto Silbermann, forced to go on the run when Nazi storm troopers batter down his door, and plunged into a new world order as the streets of Germany become an orgy of state-sanctioned violence.

 

 

RICHARD II (Bridge Theatre)



10th February – 10th May

 

Everyone’s favourite winky prince is back on stage as Jonathan Bailey leads Nicholas Hytner’s brand new production of Shakespeare’s powerful work to Bridge Theatre.

 

 

OTHERLAND (Almeida Theatre)

 


12th February – 15th March

 

The world premiere of Chris Bush’s new play explores what it means to be true to yourself in the face of unstoppable change.  

 

Tickets from www.almeida.co.uk

 

STALLED: A NEW MUSICAL (King’s Head Theatre)

 


13th February – 23rd March

 

Lauren Ward leads the cast in the world premiere of this new musical about mothers, daughters and moving on.

 

 

IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY (The Mill At Sonning)



13th February – 12th April

 

An infectious comedy by Ray Cooney, get ready for farce at its finest, spinning deliriously out of control and tickling the funny bones in traditional Ray Cooney fashion

 

Tickets from www.millatsonning.com 

 

CRUEL INTENTIONS (UK Tour)



13th February – 28th June

 

The classic movie gets the stage treatment with this 90s musical full of hts from Britney Spears, TLC, Ace Of Base, Natalie Imbruglia and much more. It follows a London run with a short tour to give the ultimate 90s night out.

 

 

KENREX (Southwark Playhouse Borough)



14th February – 14th March

 

After an acclaimed run in Sheffield, the world premiere of this part true crime story, part Western transfers to London with writer Jack Holden starring.

 

 

BACKSTROKE (Donmar Warehouse)

 


14th February – 14th April

 

Celia Imrie and Tamsin Greig play mother and daughter in this kaleidoscopic and compassionate new play, written and directed by Anna Mackmin. 

 


CLUELESS THE MUSICAL (Trafalgar Theatre)

 


15th February – 14th June

 

30 years since the movie was released, the stage adaptation gets its West End premiere with original writer Amy Heckerling returning to pen the book alongside  an original score by KT Tunstall.

 

 

THE PARENT AGENCY (Storyhouse Chester)



15th February – 2nd March

 

David Baddiel’s has adapted his best-selling children’s book for the stage with music from Dan Gillespie-Sells in this world premiere musical. It has a limited two-week run ahead of a planned national tour and London run.

 

Tickets from www.storyhouse.com

 

PATTI LUPONE: A LIFE IN NOTES (London Coliseum)

 


16th February

 

The three-time Tony Award winner returns to London to perform an array of songs that are touchstones and reflections on her life. Prepare to be blown away by her inimitable talent, but be careful if you get your phone out during the performance.

 

 

EARNEST? (UK Tour)



16th February – 14th June

 

The Edinburgh Fringe smash-hit returns for a UK tour of nearly 30 venues. With on-the-fly auditions, swapped stage props, and audience members becoming the stars, this reimagined farce celebrates spontaneity and connection

 

Dates and tickets at https://www.earnestshow.co.uk/ 

 

WEST END MUSICAL LOVE SONGS (Lyric Theatre)



17th February

 

A secret cast of the West End’s biggest stars will return to perform the greatest love songs of all time from everyone’s favourite musicals and movies. Expect beautiful ballads, delightful duets and powerhouse vocals.  

 

 

LYNN FACES (New Diorama Theatre)



18th February – 1st March

 

This funny, farcical and poignant new play, explores the impact of abusive behaviour, the power of friendship and how silliness can be healing.

 

Tickets from www.newdiorama.com

 

THE SCORE (Theatre Royal Haymarket)



20th February – 26th April

 

Brian Cox stars as Johann Sebastian Bach in Oliver Cotton’s new play, directed by Trevor Nunn as the world’s greatest composer is summoned by Europe’s most tyrannical ruler.

 

Tickets from www.trh.co.uk 

 

ALTERATIONS (Lyttlelton Theatre)



20th February – 5th April

 

British writer Michael Abbensetts’ era-defining comedy from the Black Plays Archive illuminates the Guyanese experience of 1970s London and the aspirations and sacrifices of the Windrush generation. Refreshed with additional material, it is directed by Lynette Linton.

 

 

ROMEO AND JULIET (UK Tour)



21st February – 26th April

 

The world premiere of an innovative new version of Shakespeare’s play, originally scored with rap and R&B opens at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry before moving to Bristol and Hackney.

 

 

THE LAST LAUGH (Noel Coward Theatre)

 


25th February – 22nd March

 

This new play which re-imagines the lives of three of Britain's all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse. Filled with great gags and touching stories, it is nostalgic, poignant and guaranteed to be an unforgettable night out.

 

 

ONE DAY WHEN WE WERE YOUNG (Park Theatre)



26th February – 22nd March


Nick Payne’s timeless play returns to the stage over a decade since it was first performed.Set across three different points in a couple’s relationship at three moments in time, from the middle of World War II to the 1960s to the turn of the millennium, and paints a moving picture of an aging relationship set against an ever-changing social landscape.  

 

Tickets from www.parktheatre.co.uk  

 

THE SEAGULL (Barbican Theatre)

 


26th February – 5th April

 

Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier bring a new version of Chekhov’s masterpiece to the Barbican Theatre with Ostermeier directing a cast including Cate Blanchett and Emma Corrin.

 

 

GLORIOUS! (Hope Mill Theatre)



27th February – 30th March

 

The true story of the worst singer in the world. Wendi Peters stars as Florence Foster Jenkins in the hilarious and heart-warming story of the 1940s New York socialite who dreams of becoming an opera singer despite her famously dreadful singing voice.

 

 

WHITE ROSE THE MUSICAL (Marylebone Theatre)



27th February – 13th April

 

Following an off-Broadway premiere last year, this UK premiere marks the first musical at Marylebone Theatre. Based upon the inspiring true story of a small group of university students in Munich, Germany, who secretly met to write, print, and distribute leaflets exposing Hitler’s lies and Nazi deception.

 

 

THE HABITS (Hampstead Theatre)

 


28th February – 5th April

 

The lines between fantasy and reality begin to blur in the funny, gripping and heartfelt debut play from Jack Bradfield.

 

 

THE GLASS MENAGERIE (The Yard)



28th February – 21st April

 

The final show in the Yard’s current space before construction begins on a purpose built new venue stars Sharon Small, Tom Varey, Eva Morgan and Jad Sayegh in a new staging of Tennessee Williams’ classic.

 

 

Though it is the shortest month of the year, there’s certainly no shortage of amazing theatre to enjoy this month.


What are you most excited to see? Let me know in the comments or on all my socials - @ATDazzles on X, Instagram, Threads, Facebook and TikTok and @AllThatDazzles on BlueSky, and look out for reviews of many of them on the website over the next month.

 

To have your show included in the March preview or any other monthly post, send me an email with details of your show and I’ll include as many as possible.

 

See you in the theatre!

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