{"id":31519,"date":"2026-05-08T11:11:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:11:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/31519\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T11:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T11:11:08","slug":"west-end-musical-avenue-q-to-perform-on-britains-got-talent-this-saturday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/31519\/","title":{"rendered":"West End musical Avenue Q to perform on Britain\u2019s Got Talent this Saturday"},"content":{"rendered":"

The puppets are taking over primetime! The cast of the outrageously funny, Tony Award-winning musical Avenue Q<\/a> is set to bring its furry mischief to the nation tomorrow, Saturday 9 May 2026, with a special performance on Britain\u2019s Got Talent.<\/p>\n

Fans can tune in to ITV1 and ITVX from 7pm to see the residents of Avenue Q showcase exactly why this show remains a phenomenon 20 years after its debut.<\/p>\n

The TV appearance comes as the production celebrates its 20th anniversary with a strictly limited return to London\u2019s Shaftesbury Theatre, where it is booking to 29 August 2026.<\/p>\n

View live availability and tickets to Avenue Q in London<\/a><\/p>\n

Meet the cast of Avenue Q<\/p>\n

The cast performing on Britain\u2019s Got Talent on Saturday will include Avenue Q\u2019s company, led by Mamma Mia!\u2019s Meg Hateley, Bat Out of Hell\u2019s Emily Benjamin, The Choir of Man\u2018s Oliver Jacobson, and Pretty Woman The Musical\u2019s Noah Harrison.<\/p>\n

The cast of also features Charlie McCullagh (Jesus Christ Superstar) as Nicky, Trekkie Monster and Bad Idea Bear; Amelia Kinu Muus (SIX The Musical) as Christmas Eve; and Dionne Ward-Anderson (The Book of Mormon) as Gary Coleman.<\/p>\n

The company is completed by Jasmine Beel, Jonathan Carlton, Angelis Hunt, Lesley Lemon, Jessica Niles Kadi and Joshua Williams-Ward.<\/p>\n

Avenue Q remains one of theatre\u2019s funniest and most original musicals, and features songs including It Sucks to Be Me, Everyone\u2019s a Little Bit Racist, and The Internet is for Porn!<\/p>\n

Avenue Q is directed by the show\u2019s original Broadway director Jason Moore (Pitch Perfect, Shrek the Musical), and features Rick Lyon\u2019s original Broadway puppet designs.<\/p>\n

The show boasts music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, and a book by Jeff Whitty.<\/p>\n

View live availability for Avenue Q on our show page<\/a><\/p>\n

Plan your visitTheatre: Shaftesbury Theatre, LondonBooking dates: Until 29 August 2026Performance schedule: Monday to Saturday evenings and Thursday & Saturday matineesAge range: Recommended for ages 13+Tickets: Now on sale <\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcf7\u00a0Main photo: Avenue Q to perform on Britain’s Got Talent (Photo Matt Crockett)<\/p>\n

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