Avenue Q

Avenue Q description

You leave college. You find yourself stuck in a grotty apartment on Avenue Q in New York. So what's next? How do you navigate the adult world of life, love, and finance? That's what happens to Princeton. No wonder he's thrilled to meet up with his neighbours, an eccentric and colourful crew who join him on his quest to become a grown-up. This gorgeous West End musical has delighted global audiences in Australia, Brazil, Denmark, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa, and Spain, as well as the UK and USA, and now it's back in London for 2026.

Described as witty, catchy, and wickedly funny, the original Broadway musical attracted six Tony nominations, winning Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, and Best Original Score. The cast recording was nominated for a Grammy, and the London production was nominated for Best New Musical at the 2007 Oliviers. The signs are all looking good for a magical show to make audiences laugh out loud, packed with cool sing-along tunes. Original Broadway director Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect, Shrek the Musical) and puppet designer Rick Lyon return to the capital, with a book by Jeff Whitty, and Music and Lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx.

Playing at Shaftesbury Theatre (venue info)