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London Shows playing in May 2027
It's half term and you're bringing the kids to take in a dazzling West End show. Maybe you're planning a romantic weekend in London's West End with the person you adore, and part of the fun is going to be a big, bold musical extravaganza?
So what London shows do we have in store for you this month? The streets of theatreland are bustling and vibrant.
All Shows in May 2027
Tartuffe (Remixed)
Marylebone Theatre
Olivier, Tony and BAFTA-winning Mark Rylance leads this bold new production of Moliere's classic comedy, Tartuffe, in which the fraudulent holy man Tartuffe takes advantage of a wealthy man's devotion to steal his property, marry his daughter, and seduce his wife. Directed by Darren Raymond, Tartuffe (Remixed) relocates this hilarious comedy to a modern-day African-Caribbean household. It will star the graduates of award-winning drama charity Intermission Youth.
- Opens: To be announced
Booking until: To be announced - Starring: Mark Rylance
- Playing at: Marylebone Theatre
- Booking until: To be announced
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
4.8 8003 reviews 4.8 8003 reviews Tickets from £25.00Disney'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, 16 May 2027
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyceum Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 16 May 2027
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7 6119 reviews 4.7 6119 reviews Tickets from £25.00Now 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, 30 May 2027
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Victoria Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 May 2027
Hadestown
Lyric Theatre
4.7 278 reviews 4.7 278 reviews Tickets from £30.00Back 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, 27 June 2027
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 27 June 2027
Magic Mike Live!
London Hippodrome
4.8 39 reviews 4.8 39 reviews Tickets from £39.00This sizzling, sexy dance production inspired by the hit Magic Mike film franchise starring Channing Tatum is the perfect show for a girls' night. Step into mythical Club Domina, a purpose-built venue in London's Hippodrome Casino, where you'll experience a group of talented, attractive artists perform a thrilling variety of 360-degree dance and acrobatic feats combined with one-of-a-kind acts.
- Booking until: Sunday, 27 June 2027
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: London Hippodrome
- Booking until: Sunday, 27 June 2027
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - One Part
Palace Theatre
4.6 115 reviews 4.6 115 reviews Tickets from £25.00Return 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.
- Opens: Friday, 9 October 2026
Booking until: Sunday, 27 June 2027 - Running time: 2hr 55min. Inc. interval.
- Playing at: Palace Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 27 June 2027
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5 1281 reviews 4.5 1281 reviews Tickets from £20.00Agatha 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, 17 July 2027
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 July 2027
Billy Elliot
Adelphi Theatre
4.8 1244 reviews 4.8 1244 reviews Tickets from £35.00One 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.
- Opens: Friday, 12 February 2027
Booking until: Saturday, 31 July 2027
- Playing at: Adelphi Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 July 2027
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7 1559 reviews 4.7 1559 reviews Tickets from £24.00Matilda 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, 5 September 2027
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 September 2027
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.7 359 reviews 4.7 359 reviews Tickets from £34.15The 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, 18 September 2027
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 18 September 2027
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 2194 reviews 4.7 2194 reviews Tickets from £15.00The 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, 3 October 2027
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Duchess Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 October 2027
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.7 520 reviews 4.7 520 reviews Tickets from £35.00SIX 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 November 2027
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 November 2027
Paddington: The Musical
Savoy Theatre
4.9 165 reviews 4.9 165 reviews Tickets from £41.00Beloved 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!
- Booking until: Sunday, 13 February 2028
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Savoy Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 13 February 2028
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