What's opening in London theatreland this month? (February 2022)

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At long last January is over and we head into the shortest month of the year. There’s Valentines Day and half term to look forward to and an array of new shows opening in London’s West End. These new theatre shows are ready to raise their curtains for the first time and you’re going to want to be there. Whether you’re looking for a romantic treat or a special family day out, theatreland has what you’re looking for.


### *Dirty Dancing* (opens 2 February) [***Dirty Dancing***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/dirty-dancing-tickets) is heading to the West End stage to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the iconic film. ‘The Classic Story on Stage’ is opening at [**London’s Dominion Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/dominion-theatre-london) for a limited West End run this week! Tickets for *Dirty Dancing* are in high demand, so be sure to book whilst the best availability lasts! You already know you’re going to have the time of your life.
🎫 [**Book your *Dirty Dancing* tickets here**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/dirty-dancing-tickets).
### *Cyrano de Bergerac* (opens 3 February) [***Cyrano de Bergerac***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/cyrano-de-bergerac-tickets) starring **James McAvoy** is returning to London after a hugely successful run at the **West End’s Playhouse Theatre** in early 2020. The acclaimed production will open at the [**Harold Pinter Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/harold-pinter-theatre-london) in the first week of February for a strictly limited 5-week run! You won’t want to miss this classic play in the West End. Book your tickets for *Cyrano de Bergerac* now before it’s too late!
🎫 [**Book your *Cyrano de Bergerac* tickets here**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/cyrano-de-bergerac-tickets).
### *Saturday Night Fever* (opens 4 February) **Bill Kenwright**’s dazzling production of [***Saturday Night Fever***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/saturday-night-fever-tickets) is opening at [**London’s Peacock Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/peacock-theatre-london) this week for a limited 8-week run. Get ready to experience the iconic Bee Gees soundtrack in this spectacularly reimagined music and dance extravaganza live on stage. Make sure to book your tickets for *Saturday Night Fever* and get ready to boogie like never before!
🎫 [**Book your *Saturday Night Fever* tickets here**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/saturday-night-fever-tickets).
### *West End Musical Love Songs* (opens 14 February) Celebrate Valentine’s Day in the West End with [***West End Musical Love Songs***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/west-end-musical-love-songs), coming to [**London’s Lyric Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/lyric-theatre-london) for one-night-only! From the producers of your favourite West End extravaganzas *West End Musical Celebration* and *West End Musical Christmas* comes this all singing and dancing spectacular show. Featuring your favourite love songs from an all-star line-up! Get your tickets for *West End Musical Love Songs* whilst availability lasts!
🎫 [**Book your *West End Musical Love Songs* tickets here**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/west-end-musical-love-songs).
### *Persuasion* (opens 26 February) **Jane Austen**’s [***Persuasion***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/persuasion-rose-theatre) is reimagined for the current age with this [**Rose Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/rose-theatre-kingston-kingston) production. This classic romance is brought into the modern-day, by remixing the 19th-century tale with a 21st-century soundtrack! Don’t miss out on tickets for *Persuasion* and book now before this limited season sells out!
🎫 [**Book your *Persuasion* tickets here**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/persuasion-rose-theatre).
### Also opening in February 2022… [***Never Not Once***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/never-not-once-tickets) opens at [**Park Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/250/park-theatre.aspx) on 9 February 2022. [***Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] Part 2***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/whodunnit-unrehearsed-2-park-theatre) opens at [**Park Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/250/park-theatre.aspx) on 9 February 2022. [***Broken Wings***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/broken-wings-tickets) opens at [**Charing Cross Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/charing-cross-theatre-london) on 11 February 2022. [***An Unfinished Man***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/an-unfinished-man-tickets) opens at [**Yard Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/the-yard-london) on 12 February 2022. [***Jungle Rumble***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/jungle-rumble-tickets) opens at [**The Fortune Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/fortune-theatre-london) on 14 February 2022. [***Running With Lions***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/running-with-lions-tickets) opens at the [**Lyric Hammersmith**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/lyric-hammersmith-london) on 16 February 2022. [***The Cunning Little Vixen***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/opera/the-cunning-little-vixen-tickets) opens at the [**London Coliseum**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/london-coliseum-london) on 18 February 2022. [***When We Dead Awaken***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/when-we-dead-awaken-tickets) opens at the [**Coronet Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/the-coronet-theatre-london) on 24 February 2022. [***After The End***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/after-the-end-tickets) opens at [**Theatre Royal Stratford East**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/theatre-royal-stratford-east-london) on 25 February 2022. [***Shen Yun***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/dance/shen-yun-tickets) opens at [**Eventim Apollo**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/295/eventim-apollo.aspx) on 26 February 2022.

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By Jade Ali

A love for theatre stemmed from my love of literature and music, but the West End on my doorstep opened up a whole new appreciation and passion for all things stage-y