“Almost exactly 20 years after Avenue Q first came to the West End, it’s back, and it’s as brilliant as ever.”
Musical Theatre Review StaffFull Review
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Avenue Q
Shaftesbury Theatre · 2h 15m
Opened Apr 16, 2026 · Closes Jan 3, 2027
16 Rave
18 Positive
1 Mixed
1 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics praise this irreverent puppet musical's triumphant West End return, finding its profane Sesame Street parody still sharp and surprisingly heartfelt 20 years later, though some feel its shock value has diminished and certain jokes feel dated.
Critic Scorecard
36 reviews16 Rave
18 Positive
1 Mixed
1 Negative
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- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“As filthy, funny and gloriously sharp as ever, this revival understands exactly why the show endures, and with a limited run here at the Shaftesbury, forget Sesame Street, you need to be asking how to get to Avenue Q.”
By Greg StewartApr 17, 2026Full Review
“Decades on, Avenue Q remains a delight, the theatrical definition of naughty but nice.”
By Alun HoodApr 17, 2026Full Review
“I couldn’t have loved this special production of Avenue Q any more if I tried.”
By Daz GaleApr 17, 2026Full Review
“Avenue Q at the Shaftesbury Theatre is uproariously funny, unexpectedly moving and brilliantly re-energised for the present day.”
Curtain Call Reviews StaffApr 16, 2026Full Review
