Avenue Q tickets
About Avenue Q
Don’t miss Avenue Q, the three-time Tony Award-winning musical that is returning to the West End for a strictly limited run at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Book Avenue Q tickets on TodayTix.
Avenue Q is a musical about Princeton, who is thrust into the real world as he’s trying to figure out what his life is all about. He moves into a run-down apartment on New York’s Avenue Q, and there, he happens to meet a bizarre constellation of neighbours who are all muddling through the same adult problems that Princeton is. Work, money, relationships, and the question we all ask ourselves: what is this all for? Full of truly outrageous, naughty jokes and songs that have become absolute cult classics, Avenue Q turns growing up into a silly, puppet-filled musical comedy.
This latest London run will reunite the show with its original Broadway director, Jason Moore, and its original puppet designer, Rick Lyon, giving audiences a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience Avenue Q in all its glory.
Run time
2hr 15min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Venue
Age
Ages 13+.
Start date
20th March, 2026
End date
3rd January, 2027
“Hilariously rude puppets tackle modern life brilliantly”
Sesame Street for Grown-Ups Done Right
Avenue Q delivers an uproarious evening of adult comedy wrapped in a Sesame Street-style package, with audiences consistently praising the phenomenal puppetry, catchy songs, and surprisingly heartfelt...
What It Feels Like
- Laugh-out-loud fun
- Surprisingly heartwarming
- Delightfully irreverent
You’ll Love This If…
- You enjoy cheeky, adult humour that doesn't hold back
- You appreciate skilled puppetry and impressive vocal performances
- You're navigating your twenties and crave relatable comedy
Absolutely hilarious, wild funny, obscene at times but so much fun
Hilarious show, lots of laugh and still so relevant
The story was outdated and no longer relevant, but the production was impressive.
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: King's Cross St Pancras
Bus numbers: (Tottenham Court Road Station) 8, 29, 55, 134, 176, 242, 390; (Museum St) 1, 19, 25, 38, 98
Night bus numbers: (Tottenham Court Road Station) 134, 176, 242, 390, N8, N29, N35, N41, N55, N68, N98, N121, N253; (Museum St) 25, N1, N19, N38, N207
Car park: Holborn, Selkirk House Museum Street (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Turn right onto New Oxford Street (past the Dominion) for 200 metres, and then turn right onto Shaftesbury Avenue, where the theatre will be on your left 100 metres down.
More information about Avenue Q
Avenue Q is a musical theatre phenomenon, blending the wholesome energy of children’s television with crude humour that is not exactly child-friendly. With music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, and a book by Jeff Whitty, this production of Avenue Q is better than ever.
This twentieth anniversary revival brings the show back with a cast to boast about, including Emily Benjamin, Noah Harrison, Meg Hateley, Oliver Jacobson, Charlie McCullagh, Amelia Kinu Muus, and Dionne Ward-Anderson. It also includes a masterful creative team, including set designer Anna Louizos, costume designer Jean Chan, lighting designer Tim Lutkin, and sound designer Paul Groothuis.
Avenue Q is the kind of musical that knows exactly how to make its audiences laugh while also reminding them that their human experiences of ‘adulting’ are universal. Heartfelt and punchy, this is a night of theatre audiences won’t forget.
What to watch for
- Avenue Q is heavily inspired by Sesame Street.
- This show was nominated for an Olivier Award in 2007 for Best New Musical.
- Jason Moore was nominated for the Lucille Lortel Award for Outstanding Director.
- An Australian production of Avenue Q opened in 2009.
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
What is Avenue Q about?
Don’t miss Avenue Q, the three-time Tony Award-winning, outrageously hilarious musical that brings Princeton and his silly neighbours back to the West End for another night of good fun.
Which theatre is Avenue Q at?
Avenue Q is at London's Shaftesbury Theatre, which is located at 210 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, WC2H 8DP.
How do you get tickets for Avenue Q?
Check the top of this page for current availability on Avenue Q tickets on TodayTix.
What is the running time of Avenue Q?
Avenue Q runs for 2hr 15min. Incl. 1 Interval.
What is the age recommendation for Avenue Q?
Ages 13+.
How much are tickets for Avenue Q?
Avenue Q tickets start at £28.
Who wrote Avenue Q?
Music and lyrics are by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, and the book is by Jeff Whitty.
What songs are in Avenue Q?
Avenue Q includes many songs, such as "I'm Not Wearing Underwear Today," "There's a Fine, Fine Line,” and "Schadenfreude.”
Who directed Avenue Q?
The show is staged by Jason Moore.
Is Avenue Q appropriate for kids?
This show is best for audiences 13+ as it includes adult themes and strong language.
Is Avenue Q good?
This is a smashingly silly musical with big laughs and an even bigger amount of heart. It’s a wildly entertaining night while also reminding you that you are not alone.
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