Musicals

Avenue Q - Tickets

Duration

2 hr 15 min

Get ready for felt, fun and awkward truths! Avenue Q brings puppet chaos and adult humor to London, mixing laugh-out-loud songs with real-life lessons about growing up.

Expect a hilariously bold musical blending puppet-style humour and human truths, perfect for adults and teens who love witty comedy and unconventional musicals on London’s West End.

This three-time Tony Award–winning show (Best Musical, Score & Book) has earned cult status, and the 2026 revival reunites the original Broadway creative team, ensuring top-tier pedigree.

Themes of adulting, friendships, jobs, love and awkward realities hit home, with catchy songs, puppets, and a sharp mix of satire and sincerity.

Original Broadway puppets, veteran direction by Jason Moore, and lively set & design make this revival beautifully nostalgic.

The story

Avenue Q tracks Princeton, a broke grad with big dreams and a questionable degree, as he lands in a bargain-bin neighborhood full of loud, lovable puppet-misfits. Between awkward crushes, dodgy jobs, and life lessons no one really wants, he discovers adulthood is mostly confusion with catchier songs.

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Show details

Genre: Musicals

Audience: Suitable for 12+ yrs

Theater name: Shaftesbury Theatre

Find the Shaftesbury Theatre seating plan for the best seats.

Theater facilities: restrooms, bar, cloakroom, gift shop

Theater accessibility: wheelchair accessible, guide dogs allowed, ramp, companion seating, accessible restrooms

Dress code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Director: Jason Moore

Producer: Kevin McCollum; Jamie Wilson Productions

Writer (book): Jeff Whitty

Music and Composer: Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx

Lyrics: Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx

Puppet design: Rick Lyon

Orchestrations and Arrangements: Stephen Oremus

Set design: Anna Louizos

Additional info

This show is suitable for ages 12 and above.

Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy!

Most theatres are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case.

Frequently asked questions about Avenue Q

Where is Avenue Q playing in London?

The musical is playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre.

How long is the performance?

The show runs for about 2 hours and 15 minutes, including an intermission.

What is Avenue Q about?

It follows Princeton, a fresh grad trying to navigate adulthood in a quirky neighborhood full of puppets, problems, and painfully relatable life lessons.

Is Avenue Q suitable for children?

It’s recommended for ages 14 and above due to adult humor, themes, and language.

What are some popular songs in Avenue Q?

Fan favorites include It Sucks to Be Me, If You Were Gay, and Schadenfreude. You can listen to the album here.