Dirty Dancing is returning to the West End for a limited 15-week season at the Prince Edward Theatre from 19 January to 24 April 2027. This is a new production guide and does not replace Clarissa’s 2016 archive review.
Latest Update
5 October 2026: The West End season is on sale. The current official London cast includes Michael O’Reilly as Johnny Castle, Kira Malou as Frances “Baby” Houseman and Charlotte Gooch as Penny Johnson.
Cast
- Michael O’Reilly — Johnny Castle
- Kira Malou — Frances “Baby” Houseman
- Charlotte Gooch — Penny Johnson
Dates, Venue & Performance Times
- Venue: Prince Edward Theatre, London
- Dates: 19 January–24 April 2027
- Season: limited 15-week run
- Monday–Thursday: 7.30pm
- Friday: 5pm and 8.30pm
- Saturday: 2.30pm and 7.30pm
- Running time: approximately 2 hours 15 minutes, including a 20-minute interval
Age Guidance & Content Notes
The official age recommendation is 14+. The production contains haze, short moments of strobe lighting and adult themes. Everyone needs their own ticket, under-16s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18+ and children under 3 are not admitted.
Access Performances
- Audio described: Tuesday 9 March 2027, 7.30pm
- Captioned: Wednesday 17 March 2027, 7.30pm
Delfont Mackintosh Theatres also publishes venue-specific access information for the Prince Edward Theatre and a dedicated access booking route for these performances.
Tickets
The West End season is currently on sale through the official Prince Edward Theatre booking route. You can also check Dirty Dancing tickets at LOVEtheatre. Booking availability and prices may change.
More on Clarissa’s Corner
For more current stage coverage, browse Theatre & Culture. The production also tours to Dartford later in 2027, so my Orchard Theatre Dartford guide is useful if you are planning to catch it closer to home.
From the Archive
I first reviewed Dirty Dancing on stage in 2016. Read my 2016 Dirty Dancing archive review →
