Stage legends Dame Elaine Paige and Bernadette Peters will return to co-host the fourth annual West End Woofs (And Meows) at St Paul’s Church, Covent Garden, on Saturday 15 August 2026.
The popular charity event, which has become a fixture in the West End calendar, brings together theatre stars, animal rescue organisations and adoptable dogs and cats in an effort to find loving new homes for animals in need.
Following successful live events in 2023, 2024 and 2025, this year’s edition will begin with a meet-and-greet session at 10.15am, giving attendees the chance to meet animals from participating shelters and rescue groups.
From 11am, the animals will take centre stage alongside performers from productions including Hamilton, Les Misérables, The Phantom of the Opera, Oliver!, Paddington and The Devil Wears Prada.
Special guests announced so far include Bella Brown, Janie Dee, Richard Dempsey, Peter Egan, Cole Escola, Sarah Hadland, Bonnie Langford, Jak Malone, Joanna Riding, Jeremy Secomb and Jac Yarrow, with further names to be revealed.
Dame Elaine Paige said: “I’m so excited about this year’s West End Woofs! I’m proud to say, it’s become such a successful annual event. Along with our generous cast members, helping find forever loving homes for the wonderful dogs and cats who, for so many different reasons, have found themselves abandoned is very heartwarming. Nothing beats seeing them get the second chance they deserve. Every wagging tail and happy purr is a reminder that a little kindness can change a life!”
Bernadette Peters said: “I am thrilled to partner again this year with my friend Dame Elaine for our 4th annual West End Woofs celebrating and finding homes for our furry 4-legged wonders who bring love and joy to humankind. My heartfelt gratitude to Londoners who have generously opened their hearts and homes to provide shelter for our beautiful friends.”
The event works in partnership with a variety of rescue organisations, including Pro Dogs Direct, Saving Saints Rescue, German Shepherd Rescue South, Noah’s Ark Dog Rescue, Home Run Hounds, All Dogs Matter, Peterborough Cat Rescue and Fetcher Dog Rescue Centre.
Tickets cost £10 per person, with all proceeds benefiting the participating shelters and rescue groups. Attendees must purchase a ticket to access the church grounds and take part in the event.
More information can be found here.
