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London Shows playing in April 2026

How are you celebrating Easter? If you're planning to enjoy a West End show with family or friends, which will you choose? It's a challenging choice since theatreland is always stacked with superb entertainment of every imaginable kind.

Don't miss Jaja's African Hair Braiding at the Lyric Hammersmith, Kinky Boots at the London Coliseum, and Broken Glass at the Young Vic, all of which are opening in April 2026.

All Shows in April 2026

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Phoenix Theatre

4.7 124 reviews 4.7 124 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Teenagers (94%) i

If you loved the Netflix series, Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes audiences back to Hawkins in a breathtaking stage prequel that uncovers dark secrets and untold origins. Be brought closer to the supernatural events that shaped Hawkins long before Eleven and her friends, see you in the errie world of the Upside Down!

  • Booking until: Sunday, 5 April 2026
  • Running time: 3hr. Incl. 1 interval.
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Back to The Future the Musical

Adelphi Theatre

4.8 1425 reviews 4.8 1425 reviews Tickets from £23.00
Families (96%) Teenagers (93%) Couples (92%) Theatregoers (92%) i

Love the Back To The Future movie made popular in the 1980s? See it on the stage in a spectacular award-winning stage musical with a book by Bob Gale, and a musical score by the Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alex Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winner Glen Ballard in the heart of the West End.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 12 April 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Into The Woods tickets Opens 2 Dec 2025 Opens 2 December 2025 Into The Woods

Into The Woods

The Bridge Theatre

Tickets from £30.00

Into the Woods masterfully weaves classic fairy tales into a rich, thought-provoking story. With Sondheim’s stunning score and a darkly humorous yet heartfelt narrative, it'll be the first major revival of the production in London for over nine years!

  • Opens: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 18 April 2026
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Broken Glass tickets Opens 23 Feb 2026 Opens 23 February 2026 Broken Glass

Broken Glass

Young Vic

Broken Glass, Arthur Miller's Olivier award-winning drama, tells the story of Phillip and Sylvia Gellburg, a New York couple living in Brooklyn in 1938 and their relationship with a doctor who is called in to help with Sylvia's sudden paralysis.
  • Opens: Monday, 23 February 2026
    Booking until: Saturday, 18 April 2026
  • Playing at: Young Vic
  • Booking until: Saturday, 18 April 2026
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The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry tickets Opens 29 Jan 2026 Opens 29 January 2026 The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

Theatre Royal Haymarket

Tickets from £36.00

Praised as a ‘pitch-perfect musical' by The Times, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry transfers to the West-End after a sold-out run at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Mark Addy stars as unlikely hero Harold Fry as he sets off on a remarkable, hopeful journey through the English countryside, set to music by beloved indie musician Passenger.

  • Opens: Thursday, 29 January 2026
    Booking until: Saturday, 18 April 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. Interval.
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Starlight Express

Troubadour Theatre - Wembley

4.8 175 reviews 4.8 175 reviews Tickets from £29.50
Families (97%) Teenagers (89%) Couples (90%) Theatregoers (91%) i

Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical is back in London for the first time in 40 years! Starlight Express is one of the most thrilling live shows with its unique combination of roller-skating stunts and high-energy performances. Its imaginative story of train engines with distinct personalities captivates audiences of all ages.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 19 April 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min interval.
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I'm Sorry, Prime Minister tickets Opens 30 Jan 2026 Opens 30 January 2026 I'm Sorry, Prime Minister

I'm Sorry, Prime Minister

Apollo Theatre

Tickets from £18.00

From Jonathan Lynn, the mind behind the political satire sitcom Yes, Minister and its theatrical spin-offs, comes the final chapter chronicling the story of the now ageing former Jim Hacker and Humphrey Appleby. I’m Sorry, Prime Minister comes to the West End in January 2026, opening at the Apollo Theatre.

  • Opens: Friday, 30 January 2026
    Booking until: Saturday, 25 April 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 55min. Incl. 1 Interval.
  • Starring: Griff Rhys Jones, Clive Francis
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Jaja's African Hair Braiding tickets Opens 19 Mar 2026 Opens 19 March 2026 Jaja's African Hair Braiding

Jaja's African Hair Braiding

Lyric Hammersmith

  • Opens: Thursday, 19 March 2026
    Booking until: Saturday, 25 April 2026
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Cabaret

Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse

4.7 191 reviews 4.7 191 reviews Tickets from £48.00
Theatregoers (94%) i

The immersive and electrifying West End production of Cabaret has captivated London’s theatre scene. Enter the transformed Playhouse Theatre, where you're transported directly into the vibrant and turbulent world of 1930s Berlin.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 23 May 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Matilda The Musical

Cambridge Theatre

4.7 1356 reviews 4.7 1356 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Families (97%) i

Matilda The Musical takes audiences of all ages on an unforgettable journey filled with laughter, heart, and the inspiring tale of a courageous little girl with extraordinary powers. The show has won over 100 international awards since it opened in London in 2011.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 24 May 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.
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Paddington: The Musical tickets Opens 3 Nov 2025 Opens 3 November 2025 Paddington: The Musical

Paddington: The Musical

Savoy Theatre

Tickets from £24.00

Beloved children’s book character Paddington Bear gets his own musical, directed by Luke Sheppard with music by Tom Fletcher. This heart-warming story of a lost bear searching for a home in London will premiere at the Savoy Theatre in November this year.

  • Opens: Monday, 3 November 2025
    Booking until: Monday, 25 May 2026
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Wicked

Apollo Victoria Theatre

4.7 5958 reviews 4.7 5958 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Families (93%) Teenagers (88%) Couples (87%) Theatregoers (89%) i

Now in the 10th longest-running West End stage production in British history, Wicked is the multi-award winning musical based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. Dubbed Best Musical of the Decade by Entertainment Weekly, Wicked continues to be one of the West End's most popular family musicals.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 31 May 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

President Hotel

4.7 424 reviews 4.7 424 reviews Tickets from £50.00
Couples (96%) Theatregoers (92%) i

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience debuted in Brisbane back in 1997 and is now a huge success across the world, including here in London. Enjoy the antics of Basil, Sybil and Manuel in a 2 hour interactive production whilst tucking into a 3-course lunch or dinner.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 31 May 2026
  • Running time: 2hr.
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Titanique

Criterion Theatre

4.7 52 reviews 4.7 52 reviews Tickets from £20.00
Couples (87%) Theatregoers (90%) i

What do you get when Céline Dion’s music clashes with the 11-time Oscar-winning movie Titanic? Meet TITANÍQUE, a jukebox musical transforming one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterically funny, utterly outrageous slay-fest.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 7 June 2026
  • Running time: 115 minutes. No interval.
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SIX

Vaudeville Theatre

4.8 428 reviews 4.8 428 reviews Tickets from £41.00
Teenagers (92%) Couples (86%) Theatregoers (90%) i

SIX reinvents history with a fresh twist, giving the six wives of Henry VIII the spotlight to finally share their own stories. With catchy, empowering songs and electrifying choreography - this show is executed in a fierce pop concert that has captivated audiences worldwide.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 28 June 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
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Magic Mike Live!

London Hippodrome

4.8 31 reviews 4.8 31 reviews Tickets from £47.00

Conceived and directed by Channing Tatum, Magic Mike Live offers an unforgettable night of electrifying, 360-degree entertainment inspired by the hit films. It’s steamy, it’s laugh-out-loud funny, and it’s the ultimate night out you’ve been longing for!

  • Booking until: Sunday, 28 June 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
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Dirty Dancing tickets Opens 10 Nov 2025 Opens 10 November 2025 Dirty Dancing

Dirty Dancing

Capital Theatre

4.7 860 reviews 4.7 860 reviews Tickets from £102.00
Couples (90%) Theatregoers (87%) i

Don’t miss the electrifying Dirty Dancing musical coming to the new Capital Theatre in London in 2025, where the iconic story of Baby and Johnny comes to life like never before. With breathtaking choreography, unforgettable hits like "(I've Had) The Time of My Life," and a fresh take on the classic tale, this production promises an experience that will leave you on your feet. 

  • Opens: Monday, 10 November 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 11 July 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Kinky Boots tickets Opens 17 Mar 2026 Opens 17 March 2026 Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots

London Coliseum

4.8 1230 reviews 4.8 1230 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Teenagers (85%) Couples (93%) Theatregoers (95%) i

The beloved British musical comes home after strutting its way through Broadway. Starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe and rising star Dan Partridge and featuring music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this story of the unlikely team-up between a shoemaker and a drag queen is sure to leave a smile on your face.

  • Opens: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
    Booking until: Saturday, 11 July 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
  • Starring: Johannes Radebe
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Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

Palace Theatre

4.6 84 reviews 4.6 84 reviews Tickets from £34.00
Families (86%) Theatregoers (87%) i

Rediscover the Wizarding World 19 years after the epic Battle of Hogwarts with the multi-award-winning production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Jampacked with spectacular spells, embark on a mind-blowing race through time with one of London's most popular plays!

  • Booking until: Sunday, 26 July 2026
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The Play That Goes Wrong

Duchess Theatre

4.7 2079 reviews 4.7 2079 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Families (90%) Teenagers (89%) Couples (90%) Theatregoers (92%) i

The Play That Goes Wrong is an unmissable comedy, delivering laugh-out-loud moments as a fictional theatre company attempt to perform a murder mystery production collapses. Known for its brilliantly timed physical humour and unexpected mishaps, The Play That Goes Wrong is the longest-running comedy in the West End for a reason!

  • Booking until: Sunday, 30 August 2026
  • Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
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Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre

4.8 5116 reviews 4.8 5116 reviews Tickets from £18.00
Families (94%) Teenagers (92%) Couples (94%) Theatregoers (92%) i

Now celebrating its 25th year in the West End, Mamma Mia! is an irresistible musical set to ABBA's timeless hits. The show contains 23 of the biggest ABBA hits, including unforgettable hits like "Dancing Queen", "Waterloo" and the title song "Mamma Mia".

  • Booking until: Saturday, 26 September 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

Empress Museum

4.8 260 reviews 4.8 260 reviews Tickets from £42.00
Families (97%) Teenagers (92%) Couples (92%) Theatregoers (92%) i

Loosely based on the 2017 movie everyone loves, Come Alive! - The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is a new London attraction situated in a purpose-built big top. With the finest in musical theatre and extraordinary circus skills, this is one for all the family to enjoy!

  • Booking until: Sunday, 27 September 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Les Miserables

Sondheim Theatre

4.9 3063 reviews 4.9 3063 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Teenagers (85%) Couples (93%) Theatregoers (97%) i

Les Misérables has retained its crown as the longest-running musical in the West End for nearly 40 years. Over 130 million people worldwide have been captivated by this timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption. This is a must-see on your plans when you visit London.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
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Hamilton

Victoria Palace

4.7 973 reviews 4.7 973 reviews Tickets from £23.00
Teenagers (86%) Couples (88%) Theatregoers (94%) i

The award-winning and record-breaking Hamilton is delighting audiences at the Victoria Palace Theatre. This is a hugely popular musical based on America's founding father Alexander Hamilton's life with a book, music, and lyrics written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min interval.
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Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie

London County Hall

4.7 246 reviews 4.7 246 reviews Tickets from £19.00
Couples (89%) Theatregoers (96%) i

Step into London’s historic County Hall for Witness for the Prosecution, where Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom drama unfolds in an unforgettable, immersive setting. This acclaimed production brings you up close to the suspense as shocking twists keep you guessing right until the final verdict.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 4 October 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
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