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London Shows playing in December 2025

The festive season is in full flow right now, and London's theatre district is lit up, glittering with lights and decorations. There's music in the air and excitement everywhere, crowds and laughter and plenty of anticipation.

New Shows in December 2025

Christmas is the perfect time of year to take in a West End show, whether it's a classic stage musical for the whole family, a thought-provoking play for grown-ups , or a kids' panto experience your little ones will never forget. We have some wonderful London show experiences lined up for you. So what's new in the West End for December? Into The Woods at The Bridge Theatre, Matthew Bourne The Red Shoes at Sadlers Wells, and Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo at the Young Vic all open during December 2025. We're here to help you plan ahead, find the best seats, buy great value tickets, and discover the very best London shows for Christmas.

New Shows in December 2025

Explore the most anticipated West-End shows that are opening in December 2025.

Matthew Bourne The Red Shoes Opens 2 Dec 2025 Opens 2 December 2025

Matthew Bourne The Red Shoes

Sadlers Wells

5 (4 reviews) Tickets from £18.00
Matthew Bourne The Red Shoes Tickets
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show! Opens 5 Dec 2025 Opens 5 December 2025

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show!

Theatre Royal Haymarket

Tickets from £12.00
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show! Tickets
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong Opens 5 Dec 2025 Opens 5 December 2025

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Apollo Theatre

Tickets from £24.00
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong Tickets
HMS Pinafore Opens 4 Dec 2025 Opens 4 December 2025

HMS Pinafore

London Coliseum

4.8 (18 reviews) Tickets from £14.00
HMS Pinafore Tickets
Into The Woods Opens 2 Dec 2025 Opens 2 December 2025

Into The Woods

The Bridge Theatre

Tickets from £30.00
Into The Woods Tickets
The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall Opens 29 Dec 2025 Opens 29 December 2025

The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall

4.5 (6 reviews) Tickets from £18.00
The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall Tickets
Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas Opens 12 Dec 2025 Opens 12 December 2025

Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas

Garrick Theatre

4 (1 review) Tickets from £22.00
Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas Tickets
Twelfth Night (Barbican) Opens 8 Dec 2025 Opens 8 December 2025

Twelfth Night (Barbican)

Barbican Theatre

Tickets from £30.00
Twelfth Night (Barbican) Tickets
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo Opens 3 Dec 2025 Opens 3 December 2025

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Young Vic

Tickets from £38.00
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo Tickets
Turandot Opens 15 Dec 2025 Opens 15 December 2025

Turandot

Royal Opera House

Tickets from £55.00
Turandot Tickets

All Shows in December 2025

Perspectives: Balanchine, Marston and Peck - Royal Ballet and Opera

Royal Opera House

Tickets from £26.00
  • Opens: Friday, 14 November 2025
    Booking until: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 2 intervals
Perspectives: Balanchine, Marston and Peck - Royal Ballet and Opera tickets
The Weir tickets Opens 12 Sept 2025 Opens 12 September 2025 The Weir

The Weir

Harold Pinter Theatre

3.7 11 reviews 3.7 11 reviews Tickets from £30.00
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Conor McPherson’s darkly atmospheric and powerful play, The Weir,returns to the stage almost thirty years after it first premiered to critical acclaim and praise in the West End and on Broadway. McPherson directs, with Brendan Gleeson making his West End stage debut in the role of Jack.

  • Opens: Friday, 12 September 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 6 December 2025
  • Starring: Brendan Gleeson
The Weir tickets
Partenope tickets Opens 20 Nov 2025 Opens 20 November 2025 Partenope

Partenope

London Coliseum

5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £14.00
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Handel’s comedic masterpiece about the beautiful Partenope and her four hapless suitors is a colourful, laugh-out-loud opera and a dazzling tale of love and mistaken identities. Now this 18th century Italian opera is getting a 1920s makeover with its new revival at the London Coliseum.

  • Opens: Thursday, 20 November 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 6 December 2025
  • Running time: 3hr 30min. Incl. 2 Intervals
Partenope tickets

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Cambridge Theatre

4.6 8 reviews 4.6 8 reviews Tickets from £22.00
Theatregoers (88%) i

If you enjoy some spontaneous entertainment, grab a ticket for Showstoppers! The Improvised Musical. The multi award-wining show takes suggestions from the audience and turns them into a unique treat for theatregoers.

  • Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
  • Running time: 2hr. Inc. 1 interval.
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical tickets

Austentatious

Vaudeville Theatre

5 6 reviews 5 6 reviews Tickets from £26.00
Teenagers (100%) Couples (100%) Theatregoers (100%) i

Experience a hilarious new Jane Austen novel with the smash-hit comedy Austentatious. Inspired entirely by a title from the audience and performed in period costume with live musical accompaniment - it’s a riotous, razor-sharp show where swooning is guaranteed.

  • Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
Austentatious tickets
Clarkston tickets Opens 15 Oct 2025 Opens 15 October 2025 Clarkston

Clarkston

Trafalgar Theatre

Tickets from £48.00

In this bold new original play by Samuel D Hunter, Joe Locke (Heartstopper, Agatha All Along) makes his West End debut as Jake, who leaves his old life behind after a heartbreaking discovery, and connects with the equally lonely and troubled Chris in the small town of Clarkston, Washington. Two lost young men try to find themselves in this heartfelt, clever story that will leave you laughing and crying.

  • Opens: Wednesday, 15 October 2025
    Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 30min. No Inteval.
  • Starring: Joe Locke, Ruaridh Mollica, Sophie Melville
Clarkston tickets
After Sunday tickets Opens 10 Nov 2025 Opens 10 November 2025 After Sunday

After Sunday

Bush Theatre

Tickets from £12.00

In this absorbing new debut play by Bush Writers’ Group alumni Sophia Griffin, four strangers find solace and community in a Caribbean cooking group as they seek to overcome their pasts.

  • Opens: Monday, 10 November 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 20 December 2025
  • Playing at: Bush Theatre
  • Booking until: Saturday, 20 December 2025
After Sunday tickets
Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera tickets Opens 9 Dec 2025 Opens 9 December 2025 Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera

Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera

Royal Opera House

Tickets from £44.00

Court conspiracy meets baroque opera in this visually stunning production of Handel’s classic opera about a pair of lovers torn about by accusations of infidelity. Dutch director Jetske Mijnssen, in her Royal Opera debut, brings the powerful, gripping, emotionally thrilling story to life with conduction by Stefano Montanari.

  • Opens: Tuesday, 9 December 2025
    Booking until: Sunday, 21 December 2025
  • Running time: 3hr 45min. Incl. 2 intervals.
Ariodante - Royal Ballet and Opera tickets
The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall tickets Opens 29 Dec 2025 Opens 29 December 2025 The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall

The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall

4.5 6 reviews 4.5 6 reviews Tickets from £18.00
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It’s not Christmas without The Nutcracker! And in 2024 we are overjoyed to announce the return of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s festive favourite to the Royal Albert Hall. This enchanting production, featuring Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, is a sparkling festive treat for the whole family.
  • Opens: Monday, 29 December 2025
    Booking until: Wednesday, 31 December 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 2 intervals.
The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall tickets
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The Book of Mormon tickets The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

Prince of Wales Theatre

4.8 5530 reviews 4.8 5530 reviews Tickets from £23.00
Couples (87%) i

The Book of Mormon is a wildly entertaining, award-winning show that is as hilarious as it is heartfelt. Audiences worldwide have been captivated by this production which pushes boundaries whilst delivering laughs and unforgettable performances.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
The Book of Mormon tickets
Elf the Musical tickets Opens 28 Oct 2025 Opens 28 October 2025 Elf the Musical

Elf the Musical

Aldwych Theatre

4.6 249 reviews 4.6 249 reviews Tickets from £31.00
Families (98%) i

Full of magical special effects, joyful musical numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and dazzling sets, Elf: The Musical returns to the West End as part of a UK-wide tour just in time for Christmas. Join Buddy, the human raised as an elf, as he journeys to the Big Apple to search for his roots. This heart-warming holiday classic is sure to leave the whole family enchanted.

  • Opens: Tuesday, 28 October 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
Elf the Musical tickets

Back to The Future the Musical

Adelphi Theatre

4.8 1353 reviews 4.8 1353 reviews Tickets from £23.00
Families (97%) 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: Saturday, 3 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
Back to The Future the Musical tickets

The Devil Wears Prada

Dominion Theatre

4.6 305 reviews 4.6 305 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Teenagers (85%) Couples (92%) Theatregoers (92%) i

The Devil Wears Prada is in the West End! Based on Lauren Wisberger's best-selling 2003 novel and the 2006 blockbuster film, the new musical features an all-star, award-winning creative team including Elton John and Jerry Mitchell.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
  • Starring: Vanessa Williams
The Devil Wears Prada tickets
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Choir of Man tickets Choir of Man

Choir of Man

Arts Theatre

5 273 reviews 5 273 reviews Tickets from £18.00
Families (85%) Teenagers (90%) Couples (98%) Theatregoers (97%) i

The Choir of Man takes audiences through an uplifting celebration of community and friendship in just 90 minutes! If you're looking for feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment unlike anything else the West End has to offer, this is the show for you!

  • Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
  • Playing at: Arts Theatre
  • Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
Choir of Man tickets
The Snowman tickets Opens 22 Nov 2025 Opens 22 November 2025 The Snowman

The Snowman

Peacock Theatre

4.7 47 reviews 4.7 47 reviews Tickets from £22.00
Families (100%) i

Feel the enchantment of Christmas with The Snowman, live on stage! Embark on a heartwarming journey filled with captivating music, as beloved characters come to life in a show the whole family will adore. This timeless story will warm your heart this festive season.

  • Opens: Saturday, 22 November 2025
    Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
The Snowman tickets
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story tickets Opens 21 Nov 2025 Opens 21 November 2025 A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story

A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story

Alexandra Palace

4.7 3 reviews 4.7 3 reviews Tickets from £18.00
Anyone (100%) i

The spellbinding retelling of Charles Dickens' Christmas ghost story, about a bitter old miser visited by three ghosts, returns to Alexandra Palace after its smash-hit success in 2023. Full of powerful lessons and spooky thrills, this Christmas classic is the perfect treat to get you and your family ready for the festive season.

  • Opens: Friday, 21 November 2025
    Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 interval.
A Christmas Carol: A Ghost Story tickets

Titanique

Criterion Theatre

4.7 48 reviews 4.7 48 reviews Tickets from £34.00
Couples (88%) Theatregoers (92%) 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, 4 January 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 40min. No Interval
Titanique tickets
Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas tickets Opens 12 Dec 2025 Opens 12 December 2025 Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas

Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas

Garrick Theatre

4 1 review 4 1 review Tickets from £22.00
Families (100%) i

BAFTA-winning children’s presenter Maddie Moate, best known from CBeebies and YouTube, returns to the West End this Christmas, with a thrilling STEM adventure in Santa’s workshop. This clever, interactive show is perfect for children aged four and upwards, filled with festive fun, science experiments, and plenty to learn.

  • Opens: Friday, 12 December 2025
    Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
  • Running time: 1hr.
Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas tickets
Jack and the Beanstalk - Family tickets Opens 23 Nov 2025 Opens 23 November 2025 Jack and the Beanstalk - Family

Jack and the Beanstalk - Family

King's Head Theatre

Tickets from £12.00

Fe fi fo fum, I smell the joy of a pantomime production! King Head Theatre's 2025 pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk will take audiences of all ages on a thrilling musical adventure during the festive period.

  • Opens: Sunday, 23 November 2025
    Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 20 min interval
Jack and the Beanstalk - Family tickets
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show! tickets Opens 5 Dec 2025 Opens 5 December 2025 Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show!

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show!

Theatre Royal Haymarket

Tickets from £12.00

Celebrate 21 years of Peppa Pig with this brand new stage show packed with music, adventures, and all your children's favourite characters, as Peppa and her family prepare for the arrival of a new baby.

  • Opens: Friday, 5 December 2025
    Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 20min. Incl. Interval.
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show! tickets
Pinocchio - Globe tickets Opens 29 Nov 2025 Opens 29 November 2025 Pinocchio - Globe

Pinocchio - Globe

Globe Theatre

Tickets from £8.00

This festive season, the timeless story of Pinocchio, a little wooden puppet who longs to be a real boy, comes to life in the iconic wooden O of the Globe Theatre. This heart-warming, magical musical by Charlie Josephine and Jim Fortune will enchant children and adults alike, while sharing powerful lessons about family, community, and what it means to be human.

  • Opens: Saturday, 29 November 2025
    Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
  • Playing at: Globe Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
Pinocchio - Globe tickets
The Importance Of Being Earnest tickets Opens 18 Sept 2025 Opens 18 September 2025 The Importance Of Being Earnest

The Importance Of Being Earnest

Noel Coward Theatre

4.5 72 reviews 4.5 72 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Couples (93%) Theatregoers (97%) i

The National Theatre’s sold-out production of The Importance of Being Earnest transfers to the Noel Coward Theatre this autumn. Oscar Wilde’s final and best-loved farce is full of scathing satire of Victorian society, endlessly quotable witticisms, featuring a deliciously tangled story about mistaken identities and impersonations that’ll leave you in peels of laughter.

  • Opens: Thursday, 18 September 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
  • Starring: Olly Alexander
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Just For One Day tickets Just For One Day

Just For One Day

Shaftesbury Theatre

4.8 100 reviews 4.8 100 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Teenagers (87%) Couples (93%) Theatregoers (95%) i

Following on from its critically acclaimed run at The Old Vic in 2024, Just For One Day heads to the West End in 2025 at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Inspired by one of the greatest music events in history, the musical will tell the story of Live Aid, and the people who were brought together as a result.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
Just For One Day tickets
Othello tickets Opens 23 Oct 2025 Opens 23 October 2025 Othello

Othello

Theatre Royal Haymarket

4 4 reviews 4 4 reviews Tickets from £30.00

Tom Morris directs David Harewood, Toby Jones, and Caitlin FitzGerald in this modern take on Othello at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Step into a Venice plagued by political turmoil and paranoia, where the noble Othello is pulled into a web of lies by the scheming, villainous Iago in this explosive, thrilling tragedy.

  • Opens: Thursday, 23 October 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 17 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
  • Starring: David Harewood, Toby Jones, Caitlin FitzGerald
Othello tickets
Twelfth Night (Barbican) tickets Opens 8 Dec 2025 Opens 8 December 2025 Twelfth Night (Barbican)

Twelfth Night (Barbican)

Barbican Theatre

Tickets from £30.00

Prasanna Puwarajah's witty, bittersweet production of Shakespeare's masterful comedy comes to the West End after a sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon. Mistaken identities, disguises, and chaotic love triangles abound in this wildly mischievous play about a young woman who pretends to be her twin brother and falls in love with her employer. Book now to catch this wickedly funny play this winter.

  • Opens: Monday, 8 December 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 17 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 55min. Including Interval.
Twelfth Night (Barbican) tickets
Matthew Bourne The Red Shoes tickets Opens 2 Dec 2025 Opens 2 December 2025 Matthew Bourne The Red Shoes

Matthew Bourne The Red Shoes

Sadlers Wells

5 4 reviews 5 4 reviews Tickets from £18.00
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Based on the film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and Hans Christian Anderson's fairytale; Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes heads to London for the Christmas season at Sadler's Wells. This powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl's dream to be the greatest dancer in the world has captivated audiences for years!

  • Opens: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
    Booking until: Sunday, 18 January 2026
  • Running time: 2hrs. Incl. 1 interval.
  • Playing at: Sadlers Wells
  • Booking until: Sunday, 18 January 2026
Matthew Bourne The Red Shoes tickets
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong tickets Opens 5 Dec 2025 Opens 5 December 2025 Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Apollo Theatre

Tickets from £24.00

Mischief Theatre's A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is a laugh-out-loud comedy that transforms the beloved holiday classic into a chaotic disaster filled with mishaps and mayhem. With brilliant physical comedy and unexpected twists, it's the perfect festive treat that will have you in stitches from start to finish.

  • Opens: Friday, 5 December 2025
    Booking until: Monday, 26 January 2026
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong tickets
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Globe Theatre tickets Opens 13 Nov 2025 Opens 13 November 2025 A Midsummer Night's Dream: Globe Theatre

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Globe Theatre

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £8.00
Anyone (100%) i

Step into the dreamy, wooden, candlelit space of the Sam Wanamaker Theatre, where for the first time Shakespeare’s Globe and Headlong bring to the stage this magical, chaotic story of tricksy fairies and confused lovers.

  • Opens: Thursday, 13 November 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 31 January 2026
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Globe Theatre tickets
Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo tickets Opens 3 Dec 2025 Opens 3 December 2025 Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo

Young Vic

Tickets from £38.00

Omar Elerian directs the European premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s witty, surreal tragicomedy set during the Iraq War, featuring a talking tiger, a solid gold toilet, and an unforgettable story about the search for redemption in the wake of violence and trauma.

  • Opens: Wednesday, 3 December 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 31 January 2026
  • Playing at: Young Vic
  • Booking until: Saturday, 31 January 2026
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ABBA Voyage

Abba Arena

4.8 754 reviews 4.8 754 reviews Tickets from £48.00
Anyone (92%) i

Step into the world of ABBA like never before with ABBA Voyage, a revolutionary blend of live performance and cutting-edge technology. Described as 'ground-breaking' by Metro, ABBA Voyage is one of the most popular immersive experiences London has to offer.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 1 February 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 40min. No interval.
  • Playing at: Abba Arena
  • Booking until: Sunday, 1 February 2026
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Turandot tickets Opens 15 Dec 2025 Opens 15 December 2025 Turandot

Turandot

Royal Opera House

Tickets from £55.00

Witness a timeless story of love and redemption in this dazzling, spectacular production of Puccini's Turandot. Drawing on Chinese and Italian theatrical traditions, this captivating opera about a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor is filled with rich, emotional depths, a breath-taking cultural fusion, and a truly unforgettable score.

  • Opens: Monday, 15 December 2025
    Booking until: Wednesday, 4 February 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. two intervals.
Turandot tickets
HMS Pinafore tickets Opens 4 Dec 2025 Opens 4 December 2025 HMS Pinafore

HMS Pinafore

London Coliseum

4.8 18 reviews 4.8 18 reviews Tickets from £14.00
Families (89%) Teenagers (89%) Couples (94%) Theatregoers (94%) i

A clueless Captain, a spirited siren and pompous petty officers come together in this hilarious tale of love, honour, and duty that pokes fun at the British class system. Cal McCrystal’s revival of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera, set aboard the HMS Pinafore, makes its much-anticipated return to the stage.

  • Opens: Thursday, 4 December 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 7 February 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

Palace Theatre

4.6 81 reviews 4.6 81 reviews Tickets from £34.00
Families (85%) Theatregoers (88%) 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, 15 February 2026
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Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

Empress Museum

4.8 234 reviews 4.8 234 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, 15 February 2026
  • Running time: 1hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Hadestown

Lyric Theatre

4.7 153 reviews 4.7 153 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Teenagers (86%) Couples (86%) Theatregoers (95%) i

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.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
  • Playing at: Lyric Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Piccadilly Theatre

4.9 1444 reviews 4.9 1444 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Couples (94%) Theatregoers (91%) i

Inspired by the 2001 film by Baz Luhrmann that starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor; passion, romance and spectacle collide in the dazzling extravaganza, Moulin Rouge The Musical! With its electrifying performances, extravagant costumes, and memorable score, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a breathtaking celebration of love and the transformative power of art.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Ballet Shoes tickets Opens 17 Nov 2025 Opens 17 November 2025 Ballet Shoes

Ballet Shoes

Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)

4.8 5 reviews 4.8 5 reviews Tickets from £42.00
Anyone (100%) i

Noel Streatfeild's beloved story about three orphaned sisters pursuing their dreams returns to the National Theatre following a critically acclaimed run in 2024. Hailed as "a superlative adaptation that never puts a foot wrong" (Evening Standard), this enchanting production is the perfect family treat.

  • Opens: Monday, 17 November 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval
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The Producers tickets Opens 30 Aug 2025 Opens 30 August 2025 The Producers

The Producers

Garrick Theatre

4 3 reviews 4 3 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Anyone (100%) i

Heading to the West End this autumn for the first time since 2004, following a sold-out three-month run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, The Producers is tipped to be the biggest show this year! Experience sharp wit, unforgettable songs, and standout performances, all of which have earned the production critical acclaim.

  • Opens: Saturday, 30 August 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
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The Spy Who Came In From The Cold tickets Opens 17 Nov 2025 Opens 17 November 2025 The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)

Tickets from £30.00

Adapted for the stage for the first time, John Le Carre’s The Spy Who Came In From the Cold arrives on the West End after a sold-out run in Chichester. David Eldridge and Jeremy Herrin adapt this moody, mesmerising story about a British spy during the peak of the Cold War.

  • Opens: Monday, 17 November 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 Interval.
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold tickets
The Playboy of the Western World tickets Opens 4 Dec 2025 Opens 4 December 2025 The Playboy of the Western World

The Playboy of the Western World

Lyttelton - National Theatre

Tickets from £47.00

In this collaboration between Irish drama and British theatre, the Abbey Theatre and the National Theatre come together for the revival of the Irish masterpiece about a killer who becomes a folk hero. Starring Irish national treasures like Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke, and Siobhán McSweeney, this darkly comic play comes to the National Theatre this winter.

  • Opens: Thursday, 4 December 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
The Playboy of the Western World tickets
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Starlight Express tickets Starlight Express

Starlight Express

Troubadour Theatre - Wembley

4.8 158 reviews 4.8 158 reviews Tickets from £30.00
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, 1 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min interval.
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All My Sons tickets Opens 13 Nov 2025 Opens 13 November 2025 All My Sons

All My Sons

Wyndham's Theatre

4.8 8 reviews 4.8 8 reviews Tickets from £27.00
Theatregoers (100%) i

A self-made businessman during World War II faces the fallout of his actions and the breakdown of his family in Arthur Miller’s 1946 play, directed by Ivo van Hove and starring Bryan Cranston.

  • Opens: Thursday, 13 November 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 7 March 2026
  • Starring: Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Paapa Essiedu
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Mousetrap

St Martins Theatre

4.5 1194 reviews 4.5 1194 reviews Tickets from £27.00
Couples (85%) Theatregoers (92%) i

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the ultimate classic whodunit that has kept audiences on the edge of their seats for decades with its suspenseful plot and surprising twists. Experience the thrill of live mystery and see why this record-breaking play remains a timeless masterpiece of London's theatre scene.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Les Miserables

Sondheim Theatre

4.9 3014 reviews 4.9 3014 reviews Tickets from £28.00
Teenagers (85%) Couples (93%) Theatregoers (96%) 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: Friday, 27 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
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Phantom of the Opera

His Majesty's Theatre

4.8 4042 reviews 4.8 4042 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Couples (93%) Theatregoers (95%) i

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.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 20min interval.
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Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre

4.8 5075 reviews 4.8 5075 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, 28 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Hamilton

Victoria Palace

4.7 926 reviews 4.7 926 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, 28 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min interval.
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MJ the Musical

Prince Edward Theatre

4.8 1365 reviews 4.8 1365 reviews Tickets from £25.00
Families (91%) Teenagers (92%) Couples (93%) Theatregoers (94%) i

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is now in the West End! Stacked with classic Jackson chart toppers, MJ The Musical will allow audiences to experience the magic and unparalleled talent and influence of one of the most popular entertainers of all time!

  • Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. interval.
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Disney's Hercules Musical

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

4.8 36 reviews 4.8 36 reviews Tickets from £35.00
Families (94%) Theatregoers (86%) i

Disney’s Hercules is brought to life on the West End stage in an exciting new musical adaptation, inspired by the beloved animated film and rooted in ancient Greek mythology. With its larger-than-life energy, humour, and heart, this spectacular show is sure to win over gods and mortals alike.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Clueless

Trafalgar Theatre

4.9 18 reviews 4.9 18 reviews Tickets from £25.00
Families (89%) Teenagers (89%) i

Clueless The Musical is heading to the West End in 2025. Adapted from the iconic Paramount Pictures film, this musical puts a modern twist on Jane Austen's Emma. Audiences can expect a hilarious, nostalgic and high-energy trip back to the 90s.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
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Oliver!

Gielgud Theatre

4.9 173 reviews 4.9 173 reviews Tickets from £24.00
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Lionel Burt's timeless musical Oliver! is making a triumphant return to the West End this Winter. Bringing Dickens’ classic tale and its unforgettable songs back to life, audiences can look forward to a fresh revival of this timeless story from Cameron Mackintosh and Matthew Bourne. It'll leave you asking for more!

  • Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. interval.
  • Starring: Simon Lipkin
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The Lion King

Lyceum Theatre

4.8 7431 reviews 4.8 7431 reviews Tickets from £42.00
Families (98%) Teenagers (90%) Couples (90%) Theatregoers (90%) i

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.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
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My Neighbour Totoro

Gillian Lynne Theatre

4.9 43 reviews 4.9 43 reviews Tickets from £18.00
Families (98%) i

After having a triumphant run at the Barbican Theatre, My Neighbour Totoro transfers to the West End. Delivering a plethora of vibrant visuals, jaw-dropping puppetry and delightful characters, this production takes audiences on a magical journey into the wonders of childhood imagination and the beauty of friendship.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
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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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Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie

London County Hall

4.7 237 reviews 4.7 237 reviews Tickets from £19.00
Couples (89%) Theatregoers (95%) 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, 26 April 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Cabaret

Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse

4.7 177 reviews 4.7 177 reviews Tickets from £36.00
Theatregoers (93%) 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 1324 reviews 4.7 1324 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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Wicked

Apollo Victoria Theatre

4.7 5933 reviews 4.7 5933 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 £68.50
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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SIX

Vaudeville Theatre

4.8 408 reviews 4.8 408 reviews Tickets from £41.00
Teenagers (91%) 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

Capital Theatre

4.7 860 reviews 4.7 860 reviews Tickets from £102.00
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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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The Play That Goes Wrong

Duchess Theatre

4.7 2068 reviews 4.7 2068 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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