London Shows playing in January 2027

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.

Jump on board a delightful journey this Winter with the musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Room on the Broom. Brought to the stage by acclaimed theatre company Tall Stories, this show is packed with enchanting puppetry, sing-along songs and hilarious fun, making it the perfect family treat.

Adapted from the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Smartest Giant in Town heads to London for a limited festive run. Follow the heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need through a puppet-filled adventure, perfect for younger audiences.

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.

Dressed in flippers and not much else, comedic star Garry Starr pays tribute to the western literary canon by recreating and performing every Penguin Classics novel ever published. Witness classic works like Moby Dick and The Little Prince as you've never seen them before, in this one-of-a-kind, riotously funny comedy show.

Cirque Alice reimagines Lewis Caroll's beloved and eccentric story of Alice in Wonderland through extraordinary acts from some of the greatest performers around the globe. Featuring aerialists and acrobats, mind-bending contortionists, exquisite puppetry, and special guest musical acts, you'll get to experience your favourite characters like the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts and see the mind-boggling world of Wonderland come to life as you've never seen it before.

A panto classic returns - witness the story of Cinderella as you've never seen it before. Filled with show-stopping songs, hilarious comedy, and some delightful twists on this beloved fairy tale, this is the perfect festive treat for the whole family. Children and adults alike will delight in the humour, whimsy, and magic as a talented cast of performers bring to life this cheeky, chaotic version of Cinderella.

Adapted by Conor McPherson and directed by Ian Rickson, The Cherry Orchard, Anton Chekhov's final play, is coming to the Harold Pinter Theatre in a bold, powerful new staging that explores a family on the brink of change and a world in transition. Award-winning actress Kristin Scott Thomas plays Lyubov Ranevskaya, an aristocratic Russian landowner who returns to her childhood estate and finds her family home and beloved cherry orchard under threat.

From award-winning director Jordan Fein comes the Olivier Award-winning revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s beloved and classic musical, in which characters from the Brothers Grimm’s unforgettable fairy tales come together in a desperate search for a happily ever after. Combining a fantastic score, memorable storytelling and endearing characters with a dark and clever twist on the fairy tales we all know and love, Into the Woods is a darkly humorous and heartfelt story that has been enchanting audiences for years. 

Charles Dickens' classic Christmas story returns to the stage in this spooky, heartwarming stage adaptation by Matthew Warchus, now in its ninth year. Step into the gloom of Victorian London and join the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a ghostly journey through time in this imaginative, immersive theatrical experience that the whole family can enjoy this festive season.

Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane, and Luke Thompson star in Robert Icke's stage adaptation of the German psychological thriller, The Lives of Others, in which a Stasi agent in East Berlin finds his loyalties tested when he begins spying on a couple. A star-studded cast brings to life this story of surveillance, espionage, oppression, and the struggle for personal freedom, in its first-ever stage adaptation that promises to bring a fresh take that speaks to our modern world.

Ben Whishaw and Kathryn Hunter star in Colin Teevan's stage adaptation of Christian Kracht's internationally best-selling novel about a mother and son on a chaotic road trip through the Swiss Alps as they attempt to give away their family fortune and escape their dark history. Witness a darkly comedic story of redemption, connection, and family unfold as part of the Young Vic's exciting 2026/27 season.

The epic rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that follows Jesus Christ in the days leading up to his crucifixion is one of the biggest cultural sensations in musical theatre. Tim Sheader directs and Eurovision star Sam Ryder stars in this iconic theatrical phenomenon that blends biblical history with a modern musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane..

English National Ballet's production of The Nutcracker has been enchanting audiences in London since 1950, and this year is no exception. Featuring over 100 dancers and musicians, watch as the classic fairytale bursts to life in the grand setting of the London Coliseum.

Stand-up comedy meets theatre in Marcelo Dos Santos' Fringe First Award-winning hit that returns to London for the first time in three years, starring West End favourite Steven Webb as a chronically single, professionally neurotic stand-up comedian who finally meets Mr Right, only to do everything wrong. This brilliant one-man-show is a darkly comic exploration of vulnerability, intimacy, ego and truth, filled with razor-sharp, fast-paced, and filthy humour.

Get ready for world-class flamenco with a wild twist in this bold, funny, and moving dance comedy about a flamenco family where a fiercely traditional patriarch clashes with his rebellious children. It combines physical theatre with the passion and power of flamenco and blends traditional flamenco, rock, pop, hip-hop, and country in unexpected musical mashups. Whether you're a devoted flamenco fan or a newcomer, you'll fall in love with this story of family, identity, artistic freedom and generational change, told through the power of dance.

This modern classic from Caryl Churchill, one of Britain's most influential playwrights, offers a daring and satirical exploration of gender, power and the legacies of empire, by transposing a colonial administrator and his family from Victorian-era colonial Africa to 1970s London. Directed by Dominic Cooke and featuring a fiercely talented cast, this revival of Churchill's landmark work is filled with audacious theatricality and razor-sharp wit.

Described as Black Mirror meets Succession, this new play by Tony Craze award-winning writer Chris Fung blends dark comedy, horror, and social commentary in a twisted tale of family loyalty, cabalistic elites, and what we're prepared to sacrifice for proximity to power. Brian Tran sits down for an interview for the role of the world's most powerful leader, but the interview questions become increasingly brutal, turning into a masterclass in psychological warfare. Get ready for a darkly dystopian and thrilling exploration of the realities of power.

Francesca Mills stars in this new production of acclaimed British dramatist Jim Cartwright's modern classic, directed by Robert Hastie. Mills plays Little Voice, who sings in the sanctuary of her bedroom until she's forced into the spotlight and made to confront the perils that come with fame and stardom. Revived multiple times and adapted into film, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice is a powerful, heartrending story that has been enthralling audiences for decades.

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.

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.

Experience Shakespeare's famous tragedy about star-crossed lovers in a whole new light with this ballet reimagining developed by Rudolf Nureyev in 1977 and revived for its 50th anniversary year. The English National Ballet Philharmonic perform Prokofiev's soaring score live to bring to life the tragic story of doomed lovers Romeo and Juliet and the feuding Montagues and Capulets. With electrifying drama, a gorgeous score, and jaw-dropping choreography, this is an unmissable treat for fans of ballet and Shakespeare alike, and has stood the test of time since it was first created.

In this bold, clever new play by one of the UK's leading playwrights, Timberlake Wertenbaker, humanity is called to the negotiating table by the animals demanding an end to exploitation and ecological destruction. Bringing together politics, wit, philosophy and mischief in an audacious experiment about stepping into someone else's shoes, this is an urgent, timely, and unflinching response to the crisis facing our planet, told in a delightfully creative way.

This bold, electrifying musical is based on the beloved 2010 film starring Christina Aguilera and Cher, adapted for the stage by Steven Antin in collaboration with Christina Aguilera. Step into a seductive underground world filled with sequins, shimmer, and feather boas, where newcomer Ali will discover her voice and an unexpected found family in the heart of a glamorous nightclub. Get ready for a story of glitz, grit, and heart, featuring music by pop icons like Christina Aguilera, Sia, Diane Warren, Todrick Hall and Jess Folley.

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.

La Distance is an intimate, inventive play by Portuguese playwright and director Tiago Rodrigues that explores separation, hope, and the bond between parent and child, set within a collapsing world. Set in a dystopian future where the earth is dying and half of humanity relocates to Mars, a father desperately tries to salvage his relationship with his daughter across the vast expanse of space.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Don't miss the electrifying Dirty Dancing musical coming to the new Capital Theatre in London in 2026, 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.

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.

After charming audiences with sell-out concert performances, Wild About You is coming to the Charing Cross Theatre with its first fully staged production. In this heartbreaking story about finding yourself, Billy, a young man feeling lost about his future before it has even begun, finds a trunk of letters written to him by his late mother, whom he'd been told abandoned him as a child. Get ready for a musical experience packed with a rich palette of contemporary music that feels both fresh and deeply human.

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!

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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!

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.

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!