Avenue Q London

The outrageous and mischievous Avenue Q is back in London’s West End, delighting audiences with its unforgettable songs and hilarious puppetry.  

The multi-award-winning show, created by the team behind The Book of Mormon, parodies much-loved children’s puppet show Sesame Street. But it’s not all light-hearted fun, as it follows young adults in downtown New York grappling with life's challenges. 

What is the plot of the Avenue Q musical? 

Guess Q’s back?  

Full of mischief and mishaps, Avenue Q sees your favourite larger-than-life characters return to New York. Join them as they navigate adulthood, from finding their purpose to answering life's burning questions. 

Meet Princeton, a college graduate who arrives in the Big Apple with big dreams, high hopes and only a few dollars in his bank account. He moves into a shabby apartment on Avenue Q, where he meets a colourful bunch of neighbours: Kate the girl next door, Lucy the party girl, Rod the Republican, Trekkie the internet entrepreneur, and Gary Coleman, the superintendent (yes, the real one!).  

Together, they embark on a coming-of-age journey, as they get jobs and navigate big-city life. They even tackle feelings that feel pretty grown up. With its catchy musical score and brilliant puppeteering, Avenue Q has already become one of the biggest West End hits in 2026, providing big laughs and gut-busting moments galore.

Why you should see Avenue Q in London at Shaftesbury Theatre 

The Avenue Q musical is no ordinary puppet show, using laugh-out-loud stories to explore serious issues such as housing issues, job hunting and emotional turmoil. Featuring puppetry and a musical score by The Book of Mormon collaborators Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, it includes showstoppers such as What Do You Do with a B.A. in English? and It Sucks to Be Me, as well as other songs that blend humour and shock.  

Combining adult themes with heartfelt puppetry and hilarious moments, the show has seen groundbreaking success since it premiered in 2003, most notably earning the production triple crown at the 2004 Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Score and Best Book.  

The Avenue Q musical in London first opened in 2006, at the Noël Coward Theatre, closing in 2009 after more than 1,179 performances. It then moved to the Wyndham's Theatre, for a short run until 2010, but returned in 2024 with the Avenue Q London Concert to mark the show’s 18th anniversary.

Avenue Q is delighting audiences with its long-awaited comeback in 2026, featuring a talented cast of actors and puppeteers bringing one of the best loved musicals back to the West End.  

Who is in the Avenue Q London Cast? 

Emily Benjamin (Bat Out of Hell, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club) stars as Kate Monster and Lucy, and is joined on stage by Noah Harrison (Grease, national tour of Pretty Woman) as Princeton and Rod, Meg Hateley (Mamma Mia!, The Coven) as Mrs T and Bad Idea Bear, and Oliver Jacobson (Choir of Man, The Book of Mormon) as Brian.

Charlie McCullagh (42 Balloons, Bonnie and Clyde) plays Nicky, Trekkie Monster, and Bad Idea Bear, Amelia Kin Muus (Kiss Me, Kate, The King and I) plays Christmas Eve, and Dionne Ward-Anderson (The Book of Mormon, SIX) plays Gary Coleman.

How do I book tickets to Avenue Q in London? 

You can purchase your Avenue Q London tickets via the booking button on this page. When booking, you can select your desired seats and view ticket prices.

Venue information for Shaftesbury Theatre 

Avenue Q takes the stage at the Shaftesbury Theatre, close to Tottenham Court Road Tube station.  

How to get there:  

• Tube – Tottenham Court Road tube station (Central, Northern and Elizabeth lines) is just a four-minute walk from the theatre. 
• Bus – Bus routes 8, N242, N253 and N68 stop at St Giles High Street, which is a few steps away from the theatre. 
• Cycling – Rent a Santander Cycles bike and head in the direction of High Holborn, where bike docks can be found. The theatre is located a few steps away. 

What is the running time of Avenue Q in London? 

The running time for the London run of Avenue Q is two hours and 15 minutes, including an interval. 

When is Avenue Q showing in London? 

The London production of Avenue Q is showing from 20 March 2026 to 3 January 2027. 

Avenue Q is playing Mondays to Saturdays at 7.30pm, with matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays at 2.30pm. 

Is the Avenue Q musical suitable for children? 

Avenue Q might not be appropriate for younger audiences due to its mature themes, such as drinking and pornography, but it has proved to be a big hit with teenagers and adults alike.

The musical is recommended for anyone aged 13 and over. 

What other shows can I see in London? 

Enjoy award-winning puppetry and revisit the world-famous Studio Ghibli film My Neighbour Totoro, currently showing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. Alternatively, see the top-hit London musical comedy The Book of Mormon, a laugh-out-loud showstopper by the creators of South Park, at the Prince of Wales Theatre.