RENT the musical in London

Thirty years after it redefined musical theatre, don't miss the highly anticipated return of Jonathan Larson’s groundbreaking rock musical, RENT, at the Duke of York's Theatre this autumn.

Book your tickets now to see this bold new production take to the West End stage – directed by Luke Sheppard, starring Stranger Things’ Gaten Matarazzo and featuring a sensational score and a powerful story that still resonates today.

What is RENT the musical about?

Set in the early 1990s in New York's East Village, RENT follows a group of young artists navigating love, friendship, ambition, identity and survival during the height of the AIDS crisis.

Inspired by Giacomo Puccini's 1896 opera La Bohème and set to a thrilling rock score, this iconic musical captures the joys, struggles and resilience of a young generation determined to make every moment count.

Why you should see RENT in London

Celebrating 30 years since it first premiered off-Broadway in 1996 before transferring to Broadway, RENT is one of the most influential shows of its generation.

Its raw storytelling, powerful themes and rock-infused score transformed musical theatre. RENT became a cultural phenomenon, winning the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and four Tony Awards.

Today, it’s returning to the West End stage in a new production directed by Luke Sheppard, whose acclaimed revival at Manchester’s Hope Mill Theatre in 2020 and 2021 inspired this new London staging.

Who is in the cast?

Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things) is making his West End debut as Mark Cohen, the aspiring filmmaker and narrator at the heart of the musical. The rest of the RENT cast is yet to be announced.

How do I book RENT musical tickets?

You can buy tickets for RENT the musical with Visit London, using the booking button on this page. You will be able to choose your seats using the seating plan and select the best time and date for you to attend the musical.

The show is currently booking from 26 September 2026 to 13 February 2027.

Where is RENT the musical playing in London?

The musical is playing at the Duke of York’s Theatre, 104 St Martins Lane, London WC2N 4BG.

How to get there:

• Tube – The nearest Tube stations are Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines) and Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines).
• Bus – You can catch the following buses which stop nearby in Leicester Square (Stop J): 24, 29, 176, N5, N20, N29 and N279.
• Cycling – Rent a Santander Cycles bike and head to William IV Street on The Strand where you will find the nearest docking station.

What time are the performances?

Evening performances take place Mondays to Saturdays at 7.30pm.

Matinees take place on Fridays and Saturdays at 2.30pm.

What other shows can I see in London?

Step into the magical world of Elphaba in the award-winning Wicked musical at the Apollo Victoria Theatre. Or discover the twists and turns of The Mousetrap, Agatha Christie’s legendary murder mystery and the world's longest-running play at St Martin’s Theatre.