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Best Plays in London

London Box Office Editorial Team
by London Box Office Editorial Team,
Last updated on 04 August 2025

What do you do if you’re in London for a short time and don’t know which play to catch? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

London offers a dizzying array of options for theatre, whether you’re in the mood for something laugh-out-loud funny like The Play That Goes Wrong or a thrilling mystery like The Mousetrap or something for the whole family like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

1.

The Mousetrap

30,000 performances and counting for this iconic whodunnit!

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4.5 1199 reviews 4.5 1199 reviews Tickets from £20.00

The Mousetrap is the longest running play on the West End - based on the captivating whodunit by Agatha Christie, this murder mystery will have you on the edge of your seat all the way until its shocking twist ending.

2.

The Importance of Being Earnest

National Theatre's sold-out production transfers to the West End this Autumn

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4.5 72 reviews 4.5 72 reviews Tickets from £18.00

Oscar Wilde’s final and best-loved farce heads to the West End this Autumn and stars Olly Alexander and Stephen Fry, Jam-packed full of scathing satire of Victorian society, endlessly quotable witticisms, The Importance of Being Earnest is a deliciously tangled story about mistaken identities and impersonations that’ll leave you in peels of laughter.

3.

The Play That Goes Wrong

10 years and counting for this disasterly delight!

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4.7 2073 reviews 4.7 2073 reviews Tickets from £24.00

The Play That Goes Wrong follows an amateur theatre company attempting to put on a murder mystery….

And failing miserable as all manner of things go long. This riotously funny comedy of errors is sure to leave you in peals of laughter.

4.

Til The Stars Come Down

Beth Steel's acclaimed new play returns to the London stage

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4.5 15 reviews 4.5 15 reviews Tickets from £24.00

The "beautifully observed and bruisingly hilarious play" (Time Out), Til The Stars Come Down is a sweeping exploration of love, loss, and family tensions in a working-class community.

Beth Steel's acclaimed play makes a triumphant return to the West End this summer.

5.

Born with Teeth

Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel lead new play.

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4.7 3 reviews 4.7 3 reviews Tickets from £27.00

Directed by RSC Co-Artistic Director Daniel Evans, Liz Duffy Adam's new play Born With Teeth offers a captivating look at the iconic relationship between the titans of English playwriting, William Shakespeare and Christopher Marlowe.

6.

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child

See the magic continue!

4.6 82 reviews 4.6 82 reviews Tickets from £34.00

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.

7.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Perfect for fans of the hit Netflix series

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4.7 122 reviews 4.7 122 reviews Tickets from £25.00

As we countdown to the final season of the hit Netflix series later this year, Stranger Things: The First Shadows is a thrilling extension to the story - set years before everything unfolds.

The production which has already snapped up multiple awards and a Broadway transfer captures a brilliant sense of mystery and supernatural intrigue which is aided by a detailed set and video design resulting in an awe-inspiring production.

8.

My Neighbour Totoro

A multi Olivier Award-winning production for all ages!

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4.9 47 reviews 4.9 47 reviews Tickets from £30.00

The Studio Ghibli classic comes to life in a plethora of vibrant visuals, jaw-dropping puppetry, and delightful characters.

My Neighbour Totoro sweeps audiences up on a journey into the wonders of childhood imagination and the beauty of friendship.

9.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Bridge Theatre's beloved production returns!

4.9 23 reviews 4.9 23 reviews Tickets from £48.00

Experience a breathtaking reimagining of Shakespeare's classic at the Bridge Theatre, where you can immerse yourself in the heart of the action.

With a festival-like atmosphere unlike any other, this production of A Midsummer Night's Dream is truly awe-inspiring!

10.

Stereophonic

The most Tony-nominated play makes its West End debut.

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2.2 5 reviews 2.2 5 reviews Tickets from £15.00

Experience an electrifying portrayal of a 1970s rock band as they navigate creativity and chaos.

David Adjmi's critically acclaimed "simultaneously epic and intimate" (Hollywood Reporter) play heads to the West End for a limited engagement - don't miss the hype!

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