2022 is rapidly drawing to a close with just two months left. The abundance of new theatre isn't slowing down though with a lot of amazing shows to enjoy throughout November.
Here are 30 of the top shows opening this month:
CINDERELLA (Hope Mill Theatre)
November 1st - December 13th
Postponed from its original 2020 run, the UK theatrical premiere of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella opens at the gorgeous Hope Mill in Manchester starring Grace Mouat and Jacob Fowler. Tickets from http://www.hopemilltheatre.co.uk/
MELISSA ERRICO (Crazy Coqs)
November 1st - 3rd
The Tony Award-nominated Broadway star returns to London with a seductive suite of Noir songs, ranging from 1940s movie music to contemporary extensions of Noir. Tickets from https://www.brasseriezedel.com/events/melissa-errico-presents-out-of-the-dark-the-film-noir-project/
DORIAN: THE SON OF LOVE AND DEATH (The Other Palace)
November 1st - 6th
Following the success of their showstopping two-night run, Dorian returns for an encore run with a cast led by Elliot Gooch. Tickets from https://theotherpalace.co.uk/dorian-a-new-musical-3/
ZOMBIEGATE (Theatre503)
November 1st - 19th
A satirical exploration of the rise in internet trolls and the return of public shaming, Matthew Gabrielli’s play stars Ebony Jonelle, George Howard, Chand Martinez and Virginia Thompson. Tickets from https://theatre503.com/whats-on/zombiegate-2/
THE SEX PARTY (Menier Chocolate Factory)
November 4th - January 7th 2023
The world première of this play from Terry Johnson’ reopens the Menier after a short break with a cast including Will Barton, Amanda Donohoe, Lisa Dwan, John Hopkins , Timothy Hutton, Jason Merrells, Pooya Mohsen, Molly Osborne and Kelly Price. Tickets from http://www.menierchocolatefactory.com/
REASONS YOU SHOULDN'T LOVE ME (Kilm Theatre)
November 5th - 26th
Following a sell-out critically acclaimed run last year, Amy Trigg’s debut play returns to the Kiln theatre to complete a 21 venue UK tour. Tickets from http://www.kilntheatre.com/
DIANA: THE UNTOLD AND UNTRUE STORY (UK Tour)
From November 8th
Awkward Productions and Linus Karp follow up their jellicle hit show with this unique celebration of the peoples princess. Combining drag, multimedia, audience interaction, puppetry and a lot of queer joy, it kicks off an extensive UK tour with dates at the Pleasance in London. Full dates and tickets at https://linktr.ee/untruediana
DEATH DROP: BACK IN THE HABIT (Garrick Theatre)
November 8th - 20th
Willam, Cheryl Hole, River Medway, Victoria Scone and Louis Cyfer star in this sequel to last years hit based around a group of fierce Nuns. Playing a short West End run in the middle of a UK tour. Tickets from nimaxtheatres.com
HERE (Southwark Playhouse)
November 11th - December 3rd
The winner of the 2022 Papatango New Writing Prize, the world première of Clive Judd’s Here is a tender, funny and utterly truthful story about family and feeling. Tickets from southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
WHITE CHRISTMAS (UK Tour)
November 12th - December 31st
Irving Berlin's musical returns to the UK with a cast including Jay McGuiness and Lorna Luft. Kicking off in Cornwall, it heads to Nottingham and Sunderland this month before wrapping up in Liverpool in December. Tickets from https://www.whitechristmasthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/
A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Old Vic)
November 12th - January 7th 2023
Matthew Warchus’s visionary retelling of the Charles Dickens classic has become a Christmas tradition at the Old Vic. Starring Owen Teale as Scrooge, this version fills the auditorium to the brim with mince pies, music and merriment. A unique staging immerses the audience in this uplifting story. Tickets from oldvictheatre.com
AGE OF MADNESS (Here at Outernet)
November 13th
Jeremy Jordan returns to London with the first UK show of his new band. Supported by The Lonesome Frets and Sammie Jay, tickets from http://www.fw-live.com/aom
GLORY RIDE (The Other Palace)
November 14th - 16th
A new, original musical based on an amazing, true story from the Second World War, this world premiere in the form of a staged concert plays for just three performances. Tickets from theotherpalace.co.uk
PICKLE (Park Theatre)
November 14th - 26th
This cheeky and authentic exploration of what it means to be a young Jewish woman in London today returns to the Park Theatre after a successful run earlier this year. Tickets from https://parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/pickle
42 BALLOONS (Vaudeville Theatre)
November 14th - 28th
This uplifting new musical from Jack Godfrey debuts with 4 staged comcerts. Still in development, these performances are the culmination of this and a chance for an audience to see the full show for the first time. Tickets from nimaxtheatres.com
ELF (Dominion Theatre)
November 14th - January 7th 2023
The smash hit musical returns to London for a limited 8 week season. Starring Simon Lipkin, Georgina Castle, Tom Chambers, Kim Ismay and Rebecca Lock, tickets from http://elflondon.com/
BEST OF ENEMIES (Noel Coward Theatre)
November 14th - February 18th 2023
James Grahams award-winning new play transfers to the West End for a limited run. Starring Zachary Quinto and David Harewood, tickets from http://www.bestofenemiesplay.com/
TOP HAT (The Mill at Sonning)
November 16th - December 30th
Following a run last year, The Mill hosts a production of Top Hat with a cast led by Jonny Labey. Based on the 1935 movie, this show celebrates 1930s song, style and romance with the songs of Irving Berlin underpinning every scene. Tickets from millatsonning.com
THE JINKX AND DELA HOLIDAY SHOW (UK Tour)
November 17th - 20th
RuPaul's Drag Race legends BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon (the Queen of Queens according to the recent All Winners season) are coming to town with their fantastic holiday show. With stops in the UK as part of a huge tour, tickets from https://www.jinkxanddela.com/
DINNER WITH GROUCHO (Arcola Theatre)
November 17th - December 10th
Thiis play sees Groucho Marx and T.S. Eliot meet for dinner on the edge of heaven. With a cast including Ian Bartholomew, tickets from www.dinnerwithgroucho.com
LOVE GODDESS, THE RITA HAYWORTH MUSICAL (Cockpit Theatre)
November 18th - December 23rd
The story of the legendary Rita Hayworth who is still revered as one of the greatest movie stars who ever lived. Tickets from https://www.thecockpit.org.uk/show/love_goddess_the_rita_hayworth_musical
THE WIZARD OF OZ (Curve Leicester)
November 19th - January 8th 2023
The regional premiere of the musical featuring additional songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, it stars Georgina Onurah as Dorothy joined by a cast including Christina Bianco and Charlotte Jaconelli. Tickets from http://www.curveonline.co.uk/
NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL (Birmingham Rep)
November 19th - January 7th 2023
Returning to the venue it receives its world premiere 5 years ago, the festive favourite plays for a limited 7 week run. Tickets from birmingham-rep.co.uk
SAVING GRACE (Riverside Studios)
November 22nd - December 4th
The world premiere of this new musical featuring songs from KT Tunstall plays for 12 performances only. With a cast led by Dianne Pilkington, tickets from http://savinggracethemusical.com/
OTHELLO (Lyttleton Theatre)
November 23rd - January 21st 2023
An extraordinary nwew vision for the Shakespeare classic stars Giles Terera, Rosy McEwen and Paul Hilton. Tickets from https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
HEX (Olivier Theatre)
November 26th - January 14th 2023
Following an interrupted run late last year, Hex returns to open properly. With a cast including Victoria Hamilton-Barritt, Lisa Lambe and Michael Elcock, tickets from https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
ORLANDO (Garrick Theatre)
November 26th - February 25th 2023
Emma Corrin stars in Michael Grandage's stage production of the Virgina Woolf novel. Tickets from https://nimaxtheatres.com/
THE LIGHT IN THE PIAZZA (Alexandra Palace)
November 27th
For one night only, the musical comes to London for a concert production starring Elena Shaddow and Jordan Luke Gage. Tickets from https://www.alexandrapalace.com/whats-on/the-light-in-the-piazza/
MANDELA (Young Vic)
November 28th - February 4th 2023
The world premiere of this new musical telling the story of Mandela the man and the movement behind him. Starring Michael Luwoye and Danielle Fiamanya as Nelson and Winnie, tickets from youngvic.org
NEWSIES (Troubadour Wembley Park)
November 29th - February 19th 2023
The UK premiere of this award-winning Broadway Musical stars Michael Ahoma-Lindsay as Jack Kelly with other cast members including Bronté Barbé and Moya Angela. Tickets from https://newsiesthemusical.co.uk
Another fantastic month in store with plenty to keep everyone entertained. Look out for reviews from me for a lot of these throughout the month.
If you are involved with or know of any shows opening in December, feel free to contact me on any of my socials or send me an email before November 21sth to get them included in the next preview.
Let me know in the comments, on twitter or instagram what you're looking forward to seeing this month - and hopefully see you in the theatre.