London Shows playing in April 2027

Olivier-nominated director Jaz Woodcock-Stewart (Paradise Now!, Bush Theatre) makes her Globe directorial debut with Shakespeare's rarely performed masterpiece. This is one of Shakespeare's least performed plays but remains a fascinating exploration of the harsh realities of power and politics, in which King John takes the throne after the death of his beloved brother and finds his rule challenged on all sides. 

Experience a classic murder mystery on the spot with Murder, She Didn't Write - an ingenious improvised comedy which returns to London. A huge success with audiences during its Edinburgh Festival Fringe, be a part of your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage.

Dirty Dancing returns to the stage with this romantic, funny musical based on the 1987 film starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, in which good girl Frances 'Baby' Houseman falls for working class dance instructor Johnny Castle at the resort where her family is vacationing. This stage adaptation is written by Eleanor Bergstein, the screenwriter of the original film, and brings the iconic chick flick to life with a live band and a company of over 40 performers. Get ready to relive all the romance, drama, and humour of the original film, with all your favourite songs like 'Hungry Eyes', 'Hey Baby, Do You Love Me?', and of course, '(I've Had) The Time of My Life'

Kimberly Belflower's bitingly funny and urgent revisionist take on Arthur Miller's The Crucible follows five high school girls as they study the classic play and navigate sexual politics and gender inequalities in small-town Georgia. After a sold-out Broadway run, this witty play about feminine rage is making its way over to the Royal Court Theatre to bring the Salem Witch Trials to the modern age.

From Olivier and BAFTA award-winner debbie tucker green, a unique voice in modern British theatre, comes a powerful dystopian play about a futuristic world where the state sponsors air conditioning and gives the people free cigarettes in exchange for unquestioning compliance. The Young Vic presents the world premiere of dissent, an explosive new play about humanity's capacity for monstrous behaviour, a powerful piece of drama that explores the darkest sides of human instincts.

Tennessee Williams's rarely performed masterpiece is a haunting story about family, trauma, and truth, in which wealthy widow Violet Venable will do anything to protect her late son Sebastian's reputation, even if it means silencing her niece Catharine, who has an entirely different recollection of the events of Sebastian's death the summer past. Michael Grandage returns to the National Theatre after more than 15 years to direct Emma Corrin and Harriet Walter in this sharp and brutal one-act play that will have you on the edge of your seat throughout the performance.

Bernardine Evaristo's best-selling novel comes to the stage for the first time in this riveting adaptation by Natasha Gordon. Spanning six decades of life from Antigua to modern-day London, Mr Loverman follows seventy-four-year-old Barrington Walker, an upstanding member of his Hackney community who has secretly been having an affair with his best friend Morris for the past sixty years. Danny Sapani stars as the irresistible, charming Barry in this funny, heartwarming, and life-affirming exploration of the British Caribbean community.

The team behind the 2025 production of Three Sisters, Caroline Steinbeis and Rory Mullarkey reunite as director and translator for Chekhov's timeless story of ambition and desire, inspired by Shakespeare's Hamlet. In this outstanding piece of Russian drama, the lives of four individuals intersect on a rural estate when Konstantin Treplev, a brooding young experimental playwright, falls deeply in love with a local ingenue named Nina, who finds herself drawn to Konstantin's mother Arkadina's lover Boris. What follows is a thrilling psychological drama.

Disney's The Lion King is an unparalleled West End theatrical experience, bringing the enchanting world of the African savannah to the stage in a mesmerising spectacle for all ages. Adapted from the 1994 animation film, The Lion King has been selling out to audiences for over two decades.

Based on the beloved 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon, Legally Blonde is the story of Elle Woods, a bubbly blonde fashionista who decides to enrol at Harvard Law School in an attempt to win back her boyfriend, only to find that she's more talented than she or anyone else around her ever expected. Amber Davies reprises her role as Elle Woods in this feel-good musical adaptation that captures all the heart and humour of the rom-com we know and love, with a soundtrack filled with catchy songs.

With a book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Larson, Rent follows a group of impoverished artists living in Manhattan's East Village, navigating love and loss, grappling with the realities of poverty, and living with the invisible, inevitable threat of HIV/AIDS. Filled with unforgettable songs such as 'Rent', 'La Vie Boheme', 'Take Me or Leave Me', and 'Seasons of Love', Rent is one of the most beloved pieces of theatre of all time, and now London audiences can experience it all over again.

This new British musical tells an original and moving love story which frames and incorporates the iconic, beloved songs of Grammy and Brit Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician and producer Joan Armatrading, one of Britain's most enduring and distinctive performers. Written by Iman Qureshi and directed by Phyllida Lloyd, Glorious Madness is a bold and romantic musical that's sure to capture your heart.

Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) will make her National Theatre debut in this new production of the award-winning play by David Hare, in which former secret agent Susan Traherne struggles to adjust to a mundane life in the aftermath of the Second World War. Former National Theatre Director Richard Eyre directs, marking a celebrated reunion between Eyre and Hare. The play will be staged ahead of its 50th anniversary and Hare's 80th birthday. Don't miss this powerful, harrowing revival that feels deeply resonant with modern Britain.

Return to the Wizarding World in this sweeping, epic sequel to the best-selling Harry Potter series crafted by J K Rowling herself, now reworked into a thrilling one-part production. Nineteen years after the defeat of Voldemort, Harry's son Albus finds himself on a new adventure, filled with twists and turns, time travel, dark magic, and all the wonder and whimsy that first made us fall in love with this beloved story.

Matthew Warchus and Stephen Beresford bring to life the remarkable true story of a group of gay and lesbian activists who allied themselves with miners during the strikes of 1984. Fierce, funny, and moving, Pride tells the story of two threatened communities who came together during a powerful moment in British and queer history, told through a score of original songs inspired by protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and the Welsh choral tradition.

One of Britain's most beloved musicals is returning to the West End after ten years. Based on the 2000 film, Billy Elliot the Musical tells the story of a young boy in a northern mining town who dreams of being a ballet dancer. This uplifting, heartwarming story about the transformative power of art and following your dreams features a glorious soundtrack by Elton John, and the much-anticipated 2027 revival will reunite the original creative team, including director Stephen Daldry.

Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells return to the West End as Salieri and Mozart in Peter Shaffer's drama about ambition, betrayal, and jealousy. Directed by Jeremy Herrin (The Spy Who Can in From the Cold), Amadeus tells the story of court composer Antonio Salieri, who finds himself driven wild with jealousy by the younger prodigy Mozart. A dazzling soundtrack brings the iconic composers' music to life in a timeless story that will have you on the edge of your seat.

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!

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.

The Phantom of the Opera is a timeless tale of love, obsession, and tragedy set in the glamourous world of the Paris Opera House. With its haunting music from Andrew Lloyd Wbber, opulent sets, and gripping storyline, The Phantom of the Opera has been captivating audiences across the world for over 37 years.

The third-longest-running musical in West End history, Mamma Mia! is an irresistibly joyous 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".

Back in London five years after its sold-out run at the National Theatre, Hadestown transports audiences to a realm where love, hope, and redemption collide. The winner of 8 Tony Awards, Hadestown offers a unique fusion of ancient mythology and modern storytelling.

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 has arrived at the Savoy Theatre and is already a hit with audiences of all ages!