Best Family Shows to see in London

Britain’s favourite bear makes his stage debut - the heart-warming, feel-good musical story of Paddington Bear comes to the West End this autumn.

Perfect not only for kids but also for anyone who grew up with Paddington!

Roald Dahl’s classic tale of a brave, brilliant little girl with extraordinary powers is retold as a musical, featuring all your favourite characters in a brand new light, and full of original, memorable songs.

Based on the beloved 2017 smash-hit musical film which starred Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron, Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is a brilliant new addition to the London scene.

It combines an exhilarating selection of circus acts with the energy of that film, not forgetting those music numbers like 'This Is Me', 'The Greatest Show' and 'Come Alive' which are thrown in there too! It's a must-see for not just fans of the film but the entire family!

Disney’s beloved classic about a lion taking his place in the circle of life comes to breath-taking life in this iconic musical that takes you into the heart of the African savannah through spectacular costumes, sets, and puppetry.

If you are looking for a brilliant stage adaptation of a beloved film, look no further than the award-winning production of Back to the Future The Musical. This show has everything you would need for an unforgettable night out at the theatre, including the iconic DeLorean (no spoilers here!).

You don't have to be a fan of the 80s movie to be able to fully immersive yourself in this theatrical brilliance at the Adelphi.

Looking for a production which defies gravity? Look no further than the 10th longest-running show in the West End, Wicked.

Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked covers a beautiful story of unexpected friendship, love, and the courage to stand up for what's right. This musical is now more popular than ever with the recent release of the movie adaptation in 2024 too!

The musical adaptation of the Disney classic comes to the West End, in this epic, wise-cracking story loosely based on the Greek myth of Hercules and the making of a hero, full of unforgettable characters and songs like ‘Zero to Hero’ and ‘Go the Distance’.

The Studio Ghibli classic animated film comes to the stage, a coming-of-age story about two sisters who befriend the magical Totoro - adults and children alike will be swept away in this whimsical, fantastic musical about friendship and growing.

Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, this coming of age classic about an orphan boy in Victorian London comes to life in a beloved musical retelling, filled with unforgettable songs like ‘Food Glorious Food’ and ‘You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two’.

Spell-binding and enchanting, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the sequel to J.K.

Rowling’s beloved, best-selling book series, picking up nineteen years later with the story of Harry’s son, and filled with spectacular sets and effects that truly bring the magic of the wizarding world to life.