Dog Man: The Musical to have European premiere next summer

Roast Productions have announced that Dog Man: The Musical will make its European debut next summer.

The musical features a book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila, with music by Brad Alexander, and direction and choreography by Jen Wineman. Pilkey’s series, first published in 2016, has sold more than 70 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 48 languages. An animated film adaptation was released earlier this year. The stage version first opened at the Lucille Lortel Theatre in 2019 before returning in 2023 to New World Stages.

The story follows George and Harold, two friends who decide to turn their comic creation Dog Man into a musical. Dog Man, who has the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, attempts to keep the city safe from various threats: the pair work to complete their show as Dog Man tries to stay focused on crime-fighting rather than chewing furniture.

The show will now run at the Southbank Centre from 30 July to 16 August 2026. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday 5 December 2025.

It is based on Dav Pilkey’s bestselling children’s series, known for the Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club books. Pilkey said today: “Dog Man: The Musical surpassed my highest expectations. The performances were beyond brilliant, capturing the heart of every single audience member and leaving everyone, especially me, in complete awe. It is the perfect mash-up of memorable music, humour, and love. I’m so thrilled to hear that the musical will be premiering in London next year. Kids and families are in for a treat!”

The creative team includes scenic design by Timothy R Mackabee, costume design by Heidi Leigh Hanson, lighting design by David Lander, sound design by Emma Wilk, orchestrations by Lloyd Kikoler and musical direction by Paul Herbert. No casting director has been specified.