London Shows playing in February 2027

Olivier Award winner Hiran Abeysekera (The Father and the Assassin) stars in a stunning new adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book, in this new play by Anupama Chandrasekhar. Experience the story of Mowgli, a wild child raised by the animals of the jungle, in this epic, colourful production that brings Kipling's iconic jungle setting to life with jaw-dropping, life-sized puppets. Coming this Christmas, The Jungle Book is a piece of theatrical marvel that the whole family can fall in love with.

Award-winning actor, comedian and Strictly Come Dancing winner, Bill Bailey is back with a brand new show that brings the timeless art of vaudeville to life. With a thrilling blend of comedy, music, and variety acts, Vaudevillean is packed with stories of showbiz and city life, designed to amuse and amaze. With his trademark wit, charm, and talent, Bailey sets out to enthrall audiences with good family fun that will sweep you away from the humdrum of daily life, and entertain you with stories of the strange and spectacular.

Ancient Rome comes to the beautiful candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse as Julius Caesar kicks off Shakespeare's Globe's winter season. Joe Hill-Gibbins (Ghosts, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse) returns to direct Shakespeare's brutal and timely tale of friendship, betrayal and political violence, staged for the first time ever in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. In this classic Roman tragedy, the ambitious dictator Caesar's growing power causes his allies to turn against him in a murderous plot, but public opinion quickly turns against them, giving way to bloody civil war.

Step into the dazzling, decadent world of 1920s Chicago and experience the longest running American musical in Broadway and West End history, in which two divas, Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, try to dodge their murder convictions by sparking a media frenzy. Get ready for two feisty heroines you can't help but cheer for, dazzling choreography, and an iconic score featuring songs like 'All That Jazz' and 'Cell Block Tango', when this beloved, long-running musical returns to the stage.

Equal parts fairy tale, farce, and moral allegory, The Magic Flute is arguably Mozart's most popular opera. This thrilling, visually stunning, and epic tale takes the classic story of a prince on a quest to rescue a princess and packs it with deep philosophical themes and marvellous, powerful music that will resonate deeply with you.

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.

Described as Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the high-octane and hilarious musical comedy based on the bizarre true story of how a secret mission that involved dressing up a corpse as a marine helped the Allies win World War II. With a talented cast of only five, packed with fast-paced comedy and rapid-fire songs, this vaudevillian satire has been winning laughs all around in the UK, and now it’s back for a thrilling West End run.

Adapted from Lars von Trier's multi-award-winning 1996 film of the same name, Missy Mazzoli's Breaking the Waves follows a married couple navigating a strange new reality in the wake of the husband's debilitating accident. This hauntingly beautiful story, packed with psychological depth, explores the nature of love and a test of faith, set to a hypnotic and utterly unique score from one of the most influential composers of the modern age.

Places aren't haunted, people are. Witness the horror phenomenon based on Oren Peli's Blumhouse film franchise, now on the stage for the first time. An American couple moves into a haunted house in London, running from their past, and are tormented by terrifying supernatural entities.

Step into the bustling, lively neighbourhood of Harlem, where the women of the community gather at Jaja's braiding salon to have their hair done and share laughter and dreams with the whip-smart, fiercely strong stylists who work there. Written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Monique Touko, this clever, funny, and heartwarming play is a celebration of chasing your dreams in a beautiful, diverse, and deeply challenging city while finding solace and strength in community.

Fourteen Again is a dramatic comedy filled with twists and turns, tears and laughter, featuring a book by Tom MacRae (writer of West End smash hit Everybody's Talking About Jamie) and the beloved songs of the late Victoria Wood. Recently divorced and feeling lost, Peggy reconnects with her childhood best friend Lou and wakes up to find herself fourteen again. What would you do if you could relive your past? Find out in this joyful musical filled with humour and heart.

Spitfire Girls is inspired by the incredible true story of the female Spitfire pilots of World War II. Funny and heartwarming, it's an unflinching look at an overlooked part of history and the part women played in it, a powerful exploration of strength, courage, loss, and hope. Don't miss the untold story of the women overlooked by history.

Wayne McGregor brings to life Margaret Atwood's powerful dystopian trilogy in this multi-sensory three-act epic, in which Earth has been irrevocably changed by a bio-engineered apocalypse and an unlikely gang of survivors must navigate this dangerous new reality. Featuring an original score by Max Richter, this uniquely imagined ballet explores themes of extinction, invention, hubris and humanity in an electrifyingly urgent, visceral, and prophetic story that holds up a mirror to our world.

La Traviata is one of the most influential and most performed operas in the world, and Peter Konwitschny's Olivier Award nominated production brings a bold, minimalist take on this classic piece. Witness the heartbreaking love story of Violetta and Alfredo, torn apart by family and duty, forced into an inevitable sacrifice. Startlingly modern and relatable, this production is driven by the characters' emotional truths, set to a score that includes some of Verdi's most recognisable melodies.

British-Lebanese writer Carmen Nasr (Under the Shadow) makes her National Theatre debut with this searing and political new play inspired by true events. A group of London academics find themselves thrown into turmoil when the young Syrian blogger they've been following disappears in Damascus during the Arab Spring. Emily Burns directs this harrowing original play that explores authenticity, political upheaval and identity.

David Nicholls's best-selling novel has broken hearts all over the world with the heartbreaking love story of Em and Dex, who meet up on the same night every year since their first meeting. Written by David Greig with music and lyrics by Abner and Amanda Ramirez (of acclaimed US band Johnnyswim), this dazzling, powerful musical captures all the joy, heartbreak, and unpredictability of the classic story we all know and love, starring musical theatre icons Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose in the lead roles.

Frederick Ashton was one of the most influential dance figures of the 20th century, and now you can experience three of his milestone works created over three decades. This eclectic mixed programme celebrates the diversity of his works, his choreographic imagination and exquisite craft, each one characterised by Ashton's wit, charm, and elegance. Book now to experience some of the great works of the master craftsman who defined British ballet.

In Pieces is a bold, contemporary musical and a love story about the people you don't end up with. It weaves together the romantic journeys of six characters across three chapters of life, confronting old wounds and unresolved feelings, set to a catchy pop-driven score. After sold-out concert runs, a digital live-capture, and an album release, London audiences can finally experience the first fully staged production of Joey Contreras's romantic, heartbreaking, and moving new musical.

Amidst falling birthrates and the chaos of adulthood, two couples find themselves asking what they truly want out of life, daunted by career ambitions and brunch plans, not to mention the realities of legacy and parenthood. Raw, authentic, and movingly funny, this new play by Scott Elmegreen and Drew Fornarola explores why couples are waiting longer to have kids, or debating whether to have them at all.

Little Dancer is inspired by the real-life story of Marie van Goethem, the young ballerina who posed for Edgar Degas's famous sculpture, The Little Fourteen-Year-Old Dancer. Directed and choreographed by Broadway legend, two-time Olivier and five-time Tony Award-winner Susan Stroman, this enchanting new musical will star New York City Ballet Principal Dancer, Olivier Award nominee, Emmy Award winner and global ballet superstar, Tiler Peck. After sold-out concert performances last year, get ready to experience the beauty, passion, and joy of Little Dancer's first fully staged production in the UK.

In this one-man play, Russell Tovey stars as a troubled police officer who takes a desperate 999 call from a woman in danger, only to find that nothing is as it seems. After a sold-out run at the Donmar Warehouse, this visceral, suspenseful psychological thriller is coming to the West End, filled with twists, turns, and edge-of-your-seat tension. Don't miss its triumphant return.

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.

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.

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.

Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean franchise follows the adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow as he sails the high seas in search of treasure, glory - and rum. Now, you can join in the fun with this immersive theatrical experience from Secret Cinema. Lose yourself in the world of the films, with the freedom to roam richly detailed environments, encounter iconic characters, and become part of the story themselves, in an experience that includes cinematic-scale immersive sets, live theatrical performances, dazzling stunts and a live band.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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".

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

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!