The beloved, bonkers canine crimefighter from Dav Pilkey's bestselling graphic novels is leaping from the page to the London stage. 'Dog Man: The Musical' will make its European premiere at the Southbank Centre's Queen Elizabeth Hall in the summer of 2026, following a successful North American tour.
From New York to the Thames
Originally staged off-Broadway in 2019, the musical adaptation of Pilkey's wildly popular books earned warm reviews for its energetic and heartfelt take on the source material. The production, directed by Jen Wineman, will now cross the Atlantic, offering UK fans their first chance to see the show live. It is loosely based on the graphic novel 'A Tale of Two Kitties', featuring Dog Man's chaotic battles with his arch-nemesis Petey the Cat and Petey's kindly clone, Li'l Petey.
Performance Details and Ticket Information
The London run is set to be a major summer holiday attraction for families. The show will play at the Queen Elizabeth Hall from 30 July to 16 August 2026. Keen theatre-goers and young fans should mark their calendars, as tickets for this hotly anticipated premiere will be released for general sale on 5 December.
A Cultural Phenomenon for a New Generation
For the uninitiated, the Dog Man series is a meta, laugh-out-loud phenomenon created by children's author Dav Pilkey. The books are presented as being written by George and Harold, the mischievous stars of his earlier Captain Underpants series. This transfer underscores the enduring and international appeal of Pilkey's work, which has already seen a successful film adaptation. The musical's arrival promises a high-energy, must-see theatrical event for children and their parents.
With its blend of silly humour and genuine heart, 'Dog Man: The Musical' is poised to become one of the standout family theatre events in London for 2026.
