Miss Saigon to Return to the West End in 2027 For a Strictly-Limited Run
Published on 2 February 2026
Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Michael Harrison, has confirmed that Miss Saigon will return to the West End. The production will play for a strictly limited eight-month season at the Prince Edward Theatre, starting May 2027. This marks over a decade since the musical was last staged in London and sees it returning to the very theatre where it previously captivated audiences.
Full details on casting and performance dates to be announced at a later date.
Successful UK and Ireland Tour
The announcement comes as the new production continues its sell-out UK and Ireland tour, currently booking through August 2026.
Cameron Mackintosh commented on the enduring appeal of the show:
“We set out to achieve this by moving away from the show’s original operatic Madame Butterfly inspiration and instead refocusing on its gritty 1970s dramatic and musical roots.
The show, through its extraordinary score, retains its epic scale and emotional power. But now – 50 years on from when our war-torn love story was set, during the Fall of Saigon – the plight and struggles of its innocent characters fighting for survival are more poignant and moving than ever in a world still beset by many conflicts.”
Miss Saigon Plot Overview
Set during the final days of the Vietnam War, Miss Saigon tells the story of 17-year-old Kim, who is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by the Engineer. She falls in love with an American GI, and their story unfolds amid the chaos and heartbreak of war.
The musical features a score including “The Heat Is On in Saigon,” “The Movie in My Mind,” “Last Night of the World,” and “The American Dream.”
Global Impact and Awards
Miss Saigon has been performed in 33 countries, across 378 cities, in 15 languages, earning 75 major awards, including Olivier, Tony, and Drama Desk Awards.
Miss Saigon Creative Team
The music for Miss Saigon is by Claude-Michel Schönberg, with lyrics by Richard Maltby Jr and Alain Boublil, adapted from the original French text by Boublil, with additional lyrics by Michael Mahler. The new orchestrations, created by Stephen Metcalfe, are based on the original work by William David Brohn. The new production is directed by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy with co-choreography by Chrissie Cartwright and Carrie-Anne Ingrouille. The creative team also includes Andrew D Edwards as set and costume designer, Bruno Poet as lighting designer, Adam Fisher as sound designer, George Reeve as video designer, and Graham Hurman as musical supervisor.
Photo: Eva Noblezada and Alistair Brammer in the 2014 production Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre in London.
By Hay Brunsdon
I've 15 years of writing and editorial experience, and starting working in the West End theatre industry in 2012. When not watching or writing about theatre I'm usually swimming, hiking, running, or training for triathlons in the Stroud valleys.