Following a triumphant, sell-out tour across the UK and Ireland, Cameron Mackintosh has officially announced that his "superb new Saigon for our times" will return to London’s West End in May 2027. This strictly limited eight-month engagement marks the first time the epic musical has played in the capital in over a decade, returning to its most recent home, the Prince Edward Theatre.
While performances are over a year away, demand is expected to be unprecedented. The box office will officially open in March 2026, but fans are being urged to sign up for priority access now via the show's official website.
This reimagined production, directed by Jean-Pierre van der Spuy, strips away the operatic stylings of the past to focus on the raw, gritty dramatic roots of 1970s Vietnam. "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," says Cameron Mackintosh. "It has been immensely gratifying to see new, younger generations react so passionately to this unique piece of musical history."
The musical—which has been seen by over 38 million people worldwide—tells the harrowing story of 17-year-old Kim, who falls in love with an American GI named Chris during the final days of the Vietnam War. Torn apart by the fall of Saigon, Kim embarks on an extraordinary three-year journey of survival to reunite with him.
The acclaimed 2027 staging features fresh choreography by Carrie-Anne Ingrouille (SIX) and Chrissie Cartwright, alongside a soaring score that includes legendary hits like "The Heat is On in Saigon" and "The American Dream."
With the current national tour shattered box office records in Manchester and Birmingham, the West End transfer is set to be the theatrical event of 2027. Full casting and specific performance dates will be unveiled later this year.
