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Performance dates
From May 2027
Run time: 2h 40m
Includes interval
Top Rated Show
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Cameron Mackintosh, in association with Michael Harrison, presents the spectacular new production of MISS SAIGON as Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical is reborn. The soaring score features hit songs including; “The Heat is On”, “The Movie in My Mind”, “Last Night of the World” and “The American Dream”.
This epic production opens in London from May 2027 for a strictly limited season at the Prince Edward Theatre.
In the last days of the Vietnam War, 17 year-old Kim is forced to work in a Saigon bar run by a notorious character known as The Engineer. There she meets and falls in love with an American GI named Chris but they are torn apart by the fall of Saigon. For 3 years Kim goes on an epic journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he’s fathered a son.
Miss Saigon returns to the West End in 2027, bringing one of musical theatre’s most emotionally powerful stories back to London for a new generation of audiences.
Known for its sweeping score, cinematic staging and devastating love story, this revival marks the latest chapter in a show that has captivated millions worldwide.
Set during the final days of the Vietnam War, Miss Saigon tells the story of Kim, a young Vietnamese woman, and Chris, an American GI, whose lives become intertwined in a brief but life-changing romance.
When Saigon falls, they are torn apart — with Chris forced to return to the United States while Kim is left behind. What follows is a story shaped by distance, survival, and the lasting consequences of war.
Years later, Kim embarks on a journey driven by hope and sacrifice, determined to secure a better future — not just for herself, but for the child she has raised in Chris’s absence. At its core, Miss Saigon is about love under impossible circumstances, and the choices people make when faced with loss, identity and survival.
One of the biggest reasons Miss Saigon remains so widely loved is its score by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, the creators behind Les Misérables. The songs don’t just accompany the story — they drive it, capturing the characters’ emotional highs and devastating lows. Some of the most recognisable Miss Saigon songs include:
These numbers range from intimate duets to large-scale ensemble pieces, helping give the musical its distinctive blend of personal storytelling and epic scale.
Since its original debut in 1989, Miss Saigon has remained one of the defining musicals of its era. Its lasting appeal comes from a combination of scale and intimacy.
It’s a show that balances:
Its most famous moments — including the iconic helicopter scene — have become part of musical theatre history. But beyond the spectacle, it’s the emotional weight of the story that continues to resonate with audiences.
The new West End production of Miss Saigon is set to open at the Prince Edward Theatre for a limited run from May 2027 to January 2028.
While full casting is yet to be announced, the production is expected to reintroduce the musical’s epic scale for modern audiences, combining its original emotional core with updated staging and design. As with previous revivals, demand is likely to be high — particularly given the show’s global recognition and long-standing fan base.
21 Apr, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon
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, from 13 May 2027 to 8 January 2028. 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 to be announced at a later date.
16 Mar, 2026 | By Hay Brunsdon
It’s now just a matter of weeks until Miss Saigon closes at Prince Edward Theatre. This has been one of my favourite shows for a very long time, and I’m genuinely devastated to see it pack up and head for Broadway. Here are a few reasons why London will miss this incredible musical…
15 Feb, 2016 | By Liz Dyer
It’s always sad to see when a show posts a closing notice or a show that is only running for a limited run looms nearer its final performances, but it’s even sadder to see this happen to fantastic shows that really seem to shape the West End with their presence.
25 Nov, 2015 | By Shaun Nolan
Blogger and vlogger Shaun Nolan is back again and today he’s talking about the best five shows he’s caught in the West End in the past five years including shows that have closed and some shows that are currently running like Matilda and Miss Saigon.
31 Jul, 2015 | By Shaun Nolan
I’m often weary of seeing a show more than once - I feel like nothing can ever be as good the second time as the excitement and suspense is often gone because you know exactly what will happen next. But I have made an exception to this rule for one very special show: Miss Saigon. I’ve now seen it three times, and each time it just gets better and better. I haven’t lost my love for the show at all, if anything it’s grown more, and below are just my top five reasons why I love Miss Saigon so much.
29 Jun, 2015 | By Ellie Bannerman
Cameron Mackintosh is delighted to announce key cast changes for Boublil and Schönberg’s legendary musical Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre as the show enters its second triumphant year.
20 Apr, 2015 | By Jacob Porteous
With London full of revivals and everyone looking forward to some other big guns about to open I started to think about what else I would like to see make a return to the West End?
Cats at the London Palladium and Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre are both enjoying great success, and are pitted against each other in the upcoming Olivier awards in the best musical revival category.
23 Mar, 2015 | By Nicky Sweetland
I go to theatre a lot, and I mostly watch musicals. This week alone I have been to four variants of this wonderful entertainment genre. Unfortunately at all of the four venues, my enjoyment of the production was slightly marred by people who just couldn't seem to shut up. Now, I don't mean to sound angry, ok I am angry. There is nothing more annoying that relaxing into you own little musical world only to be dragged back by someone in the audience seemingly unable to be quiet.
11 Mar, 2015 | By Nicky Sweetland
I saw Miss Saigon at the Prince Edward Theatre the other night. I already need to see it again, and so do you!
Here's why:
9 Mar, 2015 | By Francesca Mepham
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