London Shows playing in December 2023

Mischief, creators of the multi award-winning sell-out success The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery and the BBC TV series The Goes Wrong Show, return to the West End with their riotous spin on a timeless classic, the smash hit comedy Peter Pan Goes Wrong.

Matthew Bourne’s magical dance production of Edward Scissorhands has carved a place in the hearts of audiences world-wide since its premiere in 2005.

Lyonesse – A dazzling new play by Penelope Skinner

In Arthurian legend, Lyonesse was a kingdom consisting of a long strand of land stretching from Land's End at the South West tip of Cornwall to the Isles of Scilly in the Celtic Sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean. As the story goes, the kingdom was swallowed up by the sea overnight. It’s also a brilliant new play of the same name by Penelope Skinner, starring the legendary Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James, directed by Ian Rickson, and on stage at the Harold Pinter Theatre from October 17th to December 23rd 2023.

TuckShop are BACK for their THIRD West End season of their hilarious all-drag panto!

Olivier-nominated Matthew Dunster (2:22 A Ghost Story) directs a bold, spare refocusing of Harold Pinter’s powerful masterpiece.

Theatre Royal Bath Productions has been celebrating the 40th birthday of one of the nation’s best-loved comedy plays, Noises Off, the multi-award-winning farce by Michael Frayn. It’s a perfectly hilarious comedy dating back to 1982, inspired by the backstage goings-on the playwright observed at a real-life production. National Treasure Felicity Kendal stars and the play is directed by Lindsay Posner. Having opened in Bath to great acclaim then wowed audiences at theatres across the UK, now it’s due in the West End for a triumphant London season.

Peppa Pig is back in her oinktastic brand new live show, Fun Day Out!

The beloved Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical Jersey Boys is performing at the recently multi-million pound reinstated Trafalgar Theatre. Audiences can't get enough of this jukebox musical based on the story of the Four Seasons, jam-packed with all of the songs you need for a great night out at the theatre!

Les Miserables has been attracting audiences from across the world to the West End for over three decades now. The sheer drama and romance of this story aligned with the incredible sets have made this musical an ultimate must-see on your plans when you visit London. The French revolution provides a dramatic backdrop for this superb show, which has woven itself indelibly into our consciousness.

Follow the Gruffalo’s Child on her adventurous mission in Tall Stories’ enchanting adaptation of the much-loved picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Sleeping Beauty Takes A Prick! is the brand new, adults-only pantomime from the team behind Above The Stag Theatre’s legendary queer Christmas shows.

Conceived and directed by Channing Tatum, MAGIC MIKE LIVE is an unforgettably fun night of sizzling, 360-degree entertainment based on the hit movies.

This heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure.

The Motive and The Cue – Fresh from the pen of Jack Thorne

The Motive and The Cue theatre tickets take you to an extraordinary new play by Jack Thorne, billed as a love letter to theatre. This co-production with Neal Street Productions sees Sam Mendes directing a ‘startling’ new piece about the making of Burton and Gielgud’s famous production of Hamlet. The big question is this: why would the world’s most famous movie star decide to act in a play everyone already knows? And what attracts audiences back to the same plays, time and time again?

Following its acclaimed run at Chichester Festival Theatre and the Criterion Theatre, The Unfriend returns to the West End for a strictly limited run at the Wyndham's Theatre. It will run from 16 December 2023 until 9 March 2024.

Meet the marvellous William John Stephenson Tallon RVM, who was born in 1935 and died in 2007. Nicknamed Billy Tallon or Backstairs Billy, he was a steward to the Royals and a valued member of the Queen Mother's staff at Clarence House. Penelope Wilton and Luke Evans will star in this fantastic comedy, set in 1979 against a landscape of severe civil unrest. The play explores the unusual relationship between Billy and the Queen Mother, and it’s hilarious.

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.

BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL - the "Whacking great hit of spectacle, entertainment and nostalgia" (The Mail on Sunday) is playing in the West End. The award-winning musical, based on the 1985 blockbuster film and pop culture phenomenon has been adapted for the staged by the movie's creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis.

The wonderfully funny Catherine Tate takes to the stage with the equally brilliant David Threlfall in a new West End thriller, The Enfield Haunting. In May 2015 the British drama horror series version of the story was aired on TV, commissioned by Sky Living. This new play is based on Guy Lyon Playfair’s novel This House Is Haunted, detailing the bizarre events around the infamous Enfield Poltergeist which haunted a council house in the town during the 1970s. Now it’s on stage in theatreland, and it’s wonderfully scary.

The multi-award winning musical, The Lion King, continues to wow audiences night after night with amazing puppets and stage sets, a heart-warming storyline, incredible choreography and a musical score that hits the mark every time.

Father Christmas is on his rounds... and he needs a WEE!

Dance across to the Gillian Lynne Theatre for an unmissable revival of Crazy For You. Starring the Olivier-nominated Charlie Stemp, Drama Desk Award winner Tom Edden and star of Wicked, Carly Anderson. A huge hit with critics and audiences, don't miss this "Spine-tingling musical" (The Guardian).

The National Theatre is delighted to announce the transfer of its critically acclaimed, sold-out production of Dear England to the capital’s Prince Edward Theatre. The fun is on stage from 9th October 2023 for a strictly limited 14-week season. Dear England is all about the brilliant England football manager Gareth Southgate, exploring the pressures of top-level sport and the impact of a team of eleven players on the nation’s emotional landscape. The story is inspired by Southgate’s open letter to England fans, which he wrote during the 2021 pandemic.

Spontaneous musical comedy at its absolute finest returns to the West End.

Disney's animated movie Frozen has been brought to life in a spectacular musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Opening in September 2021, the stage show is just as popular as the film earning it many awards. The musical version of this movie is an unforgettable experience for all of the family to enjoy.

Experience a beautifully epic new version of The Brothers Grimm’s fairytale by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage in the Globe Theatre. Nick Bagnall directs the perfect winter treat for everyone aged 5+.

"But I do have a job. I'm a professional viscount."

Things aren't looking good for Theodore "Tug" Bungay.

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam star in the new comedy hit, Ben Weatherill’s Frank and Percy. A funny and touching take on the unexpected relationship that blossoms between two men.

Carly had a terrible year: her love rat ex has ghosted her, her father died ina collision with a Just Stop Oil protest and now her Mum is insistent on still throwing their annual festive party. A typical year in the 2020’s some may say, but thanks to a prezzie from her inappropriate, local drunk uncle - this Christmas will be anything but typical!

In a Globe first, experience the work of Henrik Ibsen, one of the most influential dramatists of all time, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Joe Hill-Gibbins (The Marriage of Figaro, ENO) directs a new version of this searing exploration of family secrets and forbidden desire.

An Oscar-winning American actor, an English director and a Northern Irish playwright are about to begin rehearsals for a new play — one that could transform each of their careers. But when it turns out that they’re not on the same page, the night threatens to spiral out of control.

LIZZIE is Rage! Sex! Betrayal! BLOODY MURDER!

Old Vic Artistic Director Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne.

Be among the first to see the West End Premiere of this theatrical experience from September 2023.

Seven classic pantomimes in 70 hilarious minutes! The Olivier Award nominated festive celebration Potted Panto is back for four weeks only.