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Boxing Day & New Year Theatre Sale
Our Boxing Day and New Year Sale is here and we have unbeatable savings of up to 77% on over 50 London shows with tickets from £15. From the hottest musicals to sensational plays, we have a show for everyone. Start your next year with great theatre - but hurry, you’ve only got a limited time to book! Must End 4 January 2026.
Guess How Much I Love You?
Royal Court Theatre
Tickets from £27.00Luke Norris's heartbreaking and emotional drama about a couple confronting impossible choices and the enduring power of hope and love opens at the Royal Court as part of its 70th anniversary season. Audiences will fall in love with this unflinching look at life's unpredictability, directed by Jeremy Herrin.
- Opens: Friday, 16 January 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
- Playing at: Royal Court Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
Kinky Boots
London Coliseum
4.8 1230 reviews 4.8 1230 reviews Tickets from £24.00The beloved British musical comes home after strutting its way across the UK on a sell-out tour in 2025! Starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe and featuring music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this story of the unlikely team-up between a shoemaker and a drag queen is sure to leave a smile on your face.
- Opens: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 11 July 2026 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Johannes Radebe
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 11 July 2026
Consumed
Park Theatre
Tickets from £18.00Winner of the Women's Prize for Playwriting 2022, Karis Kelly's powerful, riveting play about generational trauma and dysfunctional families makes its London debut after wowing audiences at Edinburgh Fringe. Four generations of Northern Irish women reunite at a 90th birthday party haunted by the ghosts of the past in this darkly funny, deeply moving, and clever story.
- Opens: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 18 April 2026 - Running time: 1hr 20min. No Interval.
- Playing at: Park Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 18 April 2026
Dracapella
Park Theatre
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £15.00Dracula meets acapella in this satirical retelling of Bram Stoker's novel that puts a new and hilarious spin on the story of the world's most famous vampire. Dan Patterson and Jez Bond's outrageous parody reintroduces you to familiar characters such as hapless hero Jonathan Harker, vampire hunter Van Helsing, and of course, the terrifying Count Dracula himself - as you've never imagined them before. Sit back and enjoy acapella covers of your favourite songs in this mischievous and madcap musical.
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 January 2026
- Running time: 2h 10min. incl. 1 interval
- Playing at: Park Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 January 2026
Gerry and Sewell
Aldwych Theatre
Tickets from £12.00Gerry & Sewel is transferring to London's Aldwych Theatre for a strictly limited two-week run. Jamie Eastlake's play tells the story of two lads from Gateshead on a mission to get their hands on season tickets so they can cheer on Newcastle United. From Laurel's pub in North Tyneside to the Newcastle Theatre Royal and now coming to the West End, this inspiring story of friendship, determination, and underdogs overcoming the odds is a joyful celebration of a love for football and the North East.
- Opens: Tuesday, 13 January 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 24 January 2026 - Running time: 2hrs. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Aldwych Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 January 2026
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Phoenix Theatre
4.8 144 reviews 4.8 144 reviews Tickets from £36.00If you loved the Netflix series, Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes audiences back to Hawkins in a breathtaking stage prequel that uncovers dark secrets and untold origins. Be brought closer to the supernatural events that shaped Hawkins long before Eleven and her friends, see you in the errie world of the Upside Down!
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 May 2026
- Running time: 3hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Phoenix Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 May 2026
The Devil Wears Prada
Dominion Theatre
4.7 481 reviews 4.7 481 reviews Tickets from £24.00Based on Lauren Weisberger's best-selling 2003 novel and the 2006 blockbuster film, The Devil Wears Prada features an all-star, award-winning creative team including Elton John and Jerry Mitchell. Experience this fabulous musical for yourself in the West End!
- Booking until: Saturday, 26 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Vanessa Williams
- Playing at: Dominion Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 26 September 2026
The Rat Trap
Park Theatre
Tickets from £15.00Written by Noel Coward and reimagined by Bill Rosenfield, The Rat Trap is the story of the turbulent marriage between two brilliant but egotistical creative minds.
- Opens: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 14 March 2026 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Park Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 March 2026
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Theatre Royal Haymarket
Tickets from £30.00Praised as a ‘pitch-perfect musical' by The Times, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry transfers to the West-End after a sold-out run at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Mark Addy stars as unlikely hero Harold Fry as he sets off on a remarkable, hopeful journey through the English countryside, set to music by beloved indie musician Passenger.
- Opens: Thursday, 29 January 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 18 April 2026 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. Interval.
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Booking until: Saturday, 18 April 2026
Dirty Dancing
Capital Theatre
4.7 861 reviews 4.7 861 reviews Tickets from £95.00Don'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.
- Opens: Friday, 16 October 2026
Booking until: Sunday, 21 March 2027 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Capital Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 21 March 2027
Mrs President
Charing Cross Theatre
1.5 2 reviews 1.5 2 reviews Tickets from £15.00With a richly textured script by acclaimed artist, playwright, and historian John Ransom Phillips, Mrs. President invites audiences into a gripping examination of history’s biases and the human need to define ourselves. Described as “evocative” and “unmissable,” this brand new London production brings to life an intimate and politically charged portrait of America’s most misunderstood First Lady.
- Opens: Friday, 23 January 2026
Booking until: Sunday, 8 March 2026 - Running time: 1hr 30min. No Interval.
- Playing at: Charing Cross Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 8 March 2026
OVO - Cirque du Soleil
Royal Albert Hall
4.9 9 reviews 4.9 9 reviews Tickets from £47.00The circus is back in town with this buzzing, colourful adventure as OVO Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall. The story of a mysterious egg and the love between a ladybug and a fly is told through a series of thrilling, mind-boggling acrobatics, and a visually stunning set and costume design that immerses you right into the wondrous world of its insect characters. Come be amazed at the myriad of tricks and effects blended into the magic of storytelling.
- Opens: Friday, 9 January 2026
Booking until: Sunday, 1 March 2026
- Playing at: Royal Albert Hall
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 March 2026
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Palace Theatre
4.6 90 reviews 4.6 90 reviews Tickets from £34.00Rediscover 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!
- Booking until: Sunday, 26 July 2026
- Playing at: Palace Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 26 July 2026
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.8 448 reviews 4.8 448 reviews Tickets from £41.00SIX 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, 31 January 2027
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 January 2027
Starlight Express
Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
4.8 199 reviews 4.8 199 reviews Tickets from £33.00Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical is back in London for the first time in 40 years! Starlight Express is one of the most thrilling live shows with its unique combination of roller-skating stunts and high-energy performances. Its imaginative story of train engines with distinct personalities captivates audiences of all ages.
- Booking until: Sunday, 19 April 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
- Booking until: Sunday, 19 April 2026
Teeth ‘n’ Smiles
Duke of York's Theatre
Tickets from £25.00Rebecca Lucy Taylor stars in this revival of David Hare's defiant, powerful play about rock 'n' roll and counterculture in the 1970s as a struggling band fights to preserve their fame and reputation. Taylor plays the washed-up and disillusioned rock star Maggie Frisby in a performance that will enchant and ensnare audiences in this poignant, stirring story about love for music and the perils of fame.
- Opens: Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 20 June 2026 - Starring: Rebecca Lucy Taylor
- Playing at: Duke of York's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 20 June 2026
Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Lyric Hammersmith
Tickets from £12.00Step into the bustling, lively neighbourhood of Harlem, where the women of the community gather at Jaja's braiding saloon 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.
- Opens: Thursday, 19 March 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 25 April 2026
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 April 2026
Lost Atoms
Lyric Hammersmith
Tickets from £12.00Written by Anna Jordan and produced by Frantic Assembly, Lost Atoms tells the story of ex-lovers Robbie (Joe Layton) and Jess (Hannah Sinclair Robinson) as they explore all of the could-have-beens of their relationship. Interrogating all the ways a relationship can succeed and fail, and how our memories can play tricks on us, this tragic and witty play with take you on a powerful and emotional journey.
- Opens: Friday, 30 January 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
1536
Ambassadors Theatre
Tickets from £30.00Ava Pickett's debut play returns after delighting audiences and critics at the Almeida Theatre in summer 2025. Bold, clever, funny, and dark, it retells the story of the execution of Anne Boleyn, through the eyes of three ordinary women in Essex, each with her own domestic troubles and difficult choices to make. With a searing commentary on misogyny and female solidarity, 1536 is an unmissable theatrical experience.
- Opens: Saturday, 2 May 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 1 August 2026 - Running time: 2hr. No Interval.
- Playing at: Ambassadors Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 August 2026
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 2103 reviews 4.7 2103 reviews Tickets from £24.00The 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, 31 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Duchess Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 January 2027
The Producers
Garrick Theatre
4.8 34 reviews 4.8 34 reviews Tickets from £30.00Heading to the West End this autumn for the first time since 2004, following a sold-out three-month run at the Menier Chocolate Factory, The Producers is tipped to be the biggest show this year! Experience sharp wit, unforgettable songs, and standout performances, all of which have earned the production critical acclaim.
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
- Playing at: Garrick Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7 1426 reviews 4.7 1426 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, 17 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 17 January 2027
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Old Vic Theatre
Tickets from £26.00Dale Wasserman and Clint Dyer bring to life Ken Kassey's iconic 1962 novel about the inmates in a psychiatric facility, living under the cruel reign of the cruel Nurse Ratched, until a new arrival threatens to dismantle the whole system. Coming to the Old Vic in 2026, this bold new adaptation of a story of systemic oppression and dissent, reshaped in a powerful light for modern audiences.
- Opens: Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 23 May 2026
- Playing at: Old Vic Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 23 May 2026
HMS Pinafore
London Coliseum
4.8 18 reviews 4.8 18 reviews Tickets from £14.00A clueless Captain, a spirited siren and pompous petty officers come together in this hilarious tale of love, honour, and duty that pokes fun at the British class system. Cal McCrystal’s revival of Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera, set aboard the HMS Pinafore, makes its much-anticipated return to the stage.
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 February 2026
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5 1227 reviews 4.5 1227 reviews Tickets from £27.00Agatha 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, 2 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 January 2027
Sweetmeats
Bush Theatre
Tickets from £12.00This tender, heartwarming love story about second chances follows Hema and Liaquat, two South Asian elders who connect over their very different philosophies on life, health, and dessert. Written by Karim Khan (Brown Boys Swim) and directed by Natasha Kathi-Chandra, Sweetmeats is a new and original play about falling in love later in life and rediscovering life's sweetness, told with heart, humour, and charm.
- Opens: Saturday, 7 February 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
- Playing at: Bush Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
HEART WALL
Bush Theatre
Tickets from £12.00Written by Bush Writers' Group alum Kit Withington (As We Face The Sun) and directed by Bush Theatre Associate Director Katie Greenall, Heart Wall is the story of a family falling apart in their grief, told through the perspective of a daughter trying desperately to move on, even as hidden secrets come to the surface. Don't miss this heartrending and clever exploration of grief and family.
- Opens: Tuesday, 7 April 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 16 May 2026
- Playing at: Bush Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 16 May 2026
The Snowman
Peacock Theatre
4.7 56 reviews 4.7 56 reviews Tickets from £25.00Back for its 28th year, this enchanting stage adaptation of the beloved picture book by Raymond Briggs returns to the London stage with the heartwarming story of the friendship between a young boy and the snowman he wishes to life. Full of valuable lessons about friendship and imagination, packed with unforgettable songs like the beloved ‘Walking in the Air', this is the perfect holiday musical for children and adults alike.
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
- Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
Matthew Bourne The Red Shoes
Sadlers Wells
5 8 reviews 5 8 reviews Tickets from £18.00Based on the film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and Hans Christian Anderson's fairytale; Matthew Bourne's The Red Shoes heads to London for the Christmas season at Sadler's Wells. This powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl's dream to be the greatest dancer in the world has captivated audiences for years!
- Booking until: Sunday, 18 January 2026
- Running time: 2hrs. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Sadlers Wells
- Booking until: Sunday, 18 January 2026
The Opera Locos
Peacock Theatre
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £22.00The greatest hits of opera in one night; this is a show for everybody – from opera buffs to those who don’t know their Aida’s from their arias.
- Opens: Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026 - Running time: 1hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
TUTU
Peacock Theatre
Tickets from £22.00Join TUTU on a hilarious journey where incredible dance skills and inventive parody intertwine seamlessly. Choreographed by Philippe Lafeuille, this playful new perspective shatters stereotypes and makes dance accessible to all.
- Opens: Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026 - Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
Already Perfect
King's Head Theatre
Tickets from £10.00This inspiring, powerful new musical by American actor and singer Levi Kreis (Million Dollar Quarter) is an authentic, unflinching journey through the past. On the eve of a career milestone, a depressed Levi and his sponsor Ben are confronted by a younger version of Levi from the past, triggering a journey of self-reflection set to a score that blends pop, ballad, and gospel music in a feast of the senses.
- Opens: Friday, 9 January 2026
Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026 - Running time: 1hr 40min. No Interval.
- Playing at: King's Head Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
Disney's Hercules Musical
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
4.7 138 reviews 4.7 138 reviews Tickets from £35.00Disney’s Hercules is brought to life on the West End stage in an exciting new musical adaptation, inspired by the beloved animated film and rooted in ancient Greek mythology. With its larger-than-life energy, humour, and heart, this spectacular show is sure to win over gods and mortals alike.
- Booking until: Saturday, 18 July 2026
- Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
- Booking until: Saturday, 18 July 2026
Othello
Theatre Royal Haymarket
4.5 29 reviews 4.5 29 reviews Tickets from £42.00Tom Morris directs David Harewood, Toby Jones, and Caitlin FitzGerald in this modern take on Othello at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Step into a Venice plagued by political turmoil and paranoia, where the noble Othello is pulled into a web of lies by the scheming, villainous Iago in this explosive, thrilling tragedy.
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: David Harewood, Toby Jones, Caitlin FitzGerald
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 January 2026
Twelfth Night (Barbican)
Barbican Theatre
Tickets from £30.00Prasanna Puwarajah's witty, bittersweet production of Shakespeare's masterful comedy comes to the West End after a sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon. Mistaken identities, disguises, and chaotic love triangles abound in this wildly mischievous play about a young woman who pretends to be her twin brother and falls in love with her employer. Book now to catch this wickedly funny play this winter.
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 55min. Including Interval.
- Playing at: Barbican Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 January 2026
My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre
4.8 71 reviews 4.8 71 reviews Tickets from £18.00After having a triumphant run at the Barbican Theatre, My Neighbour Totoro transfers to the West End. Delivering a plethora of vibrant visuals, jaw-dropping puppetry and delightful characters, this production takes audiences on a magical journey into the wonders of childhood imagination and the beauty of friendship.
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Gillian Lynne Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 August 2026
Just For One Day
Shaftesbury Theatre
4.9 236 reviews 4.9 236 reviews Tickets from £24.00Just For One Day plays at the Shaftesbury Theatre, following on from its critically acclaimed run at The Old Vic in 2024. Inspired by one of the greatest music events in history, the musical will tell the story of Live Aid, and the people who were brought together as a result. The show features the biggest songs from this era, including "Heroes", "Radio Ga Ga", and "Do They Know It's Christmas?".
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Shaftesbury Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 February 2026
Kenrex
The Other Palace
Tickets from £25.00Part true crime, part Western, Kenrex is based on a real story of a small town murder which left 60 witnesses, all who denied ever seeing anything. In this glorious one man show, Jack Holden embodies a colourful cast of characters in a small town thriller about a community coming together against a tyrant.
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 5min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: The Other Palace
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 February 2026
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7 5995 reviews 4.7 5995 reviews Tickets from £28.00Now 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, 3 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Victoria Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
High Noon
Harold Pinter Theatre
Tickets from £20.00Cowboys, outlaws, pistols at dawn - High Noon is the quintessential American Western, and now you get to experience the thrill, drama, and intrigue onstage for the first time ever, in Eric Roth's sizzling new adaptation of the 1952 classic film. Starring Billy Crudup and Denise Gough, this epic story of justice, courage, and duty will land in the West End this winter for its world premiere.
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 March 2026
- Running time: 1hr 40min. No Interval.
- Playing at: Harold Pinter Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 March 2026
Top Hat
Queen Elizabeth Hall
4.8 263 reviews 4.8 263 reviews Tickets from £38.00Heady, romantic, and colourful, with stunning choreography and witty dialogue, Top Hat returns to London this winter for a six-week limited run. Kathleen Marshall brings to life this musical adaptation of the 1935 Hollywood classic, packed with Irving Birling's greatest hits.
- Booking until: Monday, 26 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Queen Elizabeth Hall
- Booking until: Monday, 26 January 2026
Shadowlands
Aldwych Theatre
Tickets from £30.00William Nicholson's heartbreaking drama returns to the stage, with this story of love, grief, and faith, coming to the Aldwych Theatre in 2026. It stars Hugh Bonneville (Paddington, Downton Abbey) in the role of author and academic C S Lewis, as his blossoming romance with American poet Joy Davidman turns into a tragic exploration of how to persevere after a loss.
- Opens: Thursday, 5 February 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 9 May 2026 - Starring: Hugh Bonneville
- Playing at: Aldwych Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 9 May 2026
Titanique
Criterion Theatre
4.6 75 reviews 4.6 75 reviews Tickets from £20.00What do you get when Céline Dion’s music clashes with the 11-time Oscar-winning movie Titanic? Meet TITANÍQUE, a jukebox musical transforming one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterically funny, utterly outrageous slay-fest.
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 June 2026
- Running time: 115 minutes. No interval.
- Playing at: Criterion Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 June 2026
MJ the Musical
Prince Edward Theatre
4.8 1594 reviews 4.8 1594 reviews Tickets from £30.00The 10-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is now in the West End! Stacked with classic Jackson chart toppers, MJ The Musical will allow audiences to experience the magic and unparalleled talent and influence of one of the most popular entertainers of all time!
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Prince Edward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
A Christmas Carol - Old Vic
Old Vic Theatre
4.9 24 reviews 4.9 24 reviews Tickets from £35.00Charles 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.
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
- Running time: 2 hours (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Old Vic Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Riverside Studios
Don’t panic! The beloved sci-fi franchise gets a second life on the London stage in this gloriously absurd and searingly witty stage adaptation of Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy . Join Arthur Dent, Ford Prefect, Trillian, Zaphod Beeblebrox, Marvin the Paranoid Android and the rest of the eccentric crew on a zany intergalactic adventure.
- Booking until: Friday, 15 May 2026
- Playing at: Riverside Studios
- Booking until: Friday, 15 May 2026
Ballet Shoes
Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
4.9 8 reviews 4.9 8 reviews Tickets from £47.00Noel Streatfeild's beloved story about three orphaned sisters pursuing their dreams returns to the National Theatre following a critically acclaimed run in 2024. Hailed as "a superlative adaptation that never puts a foot wrong" (Evening Standard), this enchanting production is the perfect family treat.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval
- Playing at: Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
Summerfolk
Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
Tickets from £24.00Maxim Gorky's 1904 play paints a scathing portrait of the Russian elite one summer before the revolution upends their lives forever. Witty, satirical, and razor-sharp, this modern classic has been adapted for the present day in a sparkling revival directed by Robert Hastie for the National Theatre.
- Opens: Friday, 6 March 2026
Booking until: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
- Playing at: Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
- Booking until: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
The Nutcracker
St Martins Theatre
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £15.00This festive season, experience a humorous, inventive, 80s action film inspired retelling of the classic Christmas story, in which two bickering siblings are swept off to a magical world by an enchanted toy to face off with the evil many-headed Mouse King. Filled with heart, original songs, and Christmas spirit, this is the perfect festive musical experience for the whole family.
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
- Running time: 1hr 5min. No interval.
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
Elf the Musical
Aldwych Theatre
4.6 258 reviews 4.6 258 reviews Tickets from £35.00Full of magical special effects, joyful musical numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy, and dazzling sets, Elf: The Musical returns to the West End as part of a UK-wide tour just in time for Christmas. Join Buddy, the human raised as an elf, as he journeys to the Big Apple to search for his roots. This heart-warming holiday classic is sure to leave the whole family enchanted.
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval
- Playing at: Aldwych Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9 3142 reviews 4.9 3142 reviews Tickets from £29.00Les 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.
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Sondheim Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Oliver!
Gielgud Theatre
4.9 274 reviews 4.9 274 reviews Tickets from £24.00Lionel Burt's timeless musical Oliver! is making a triumphant return to the West End this Winter. Bringing Dickens’ classic tale and its unforgettable songs back to life, audiences can look forward to a fresh revival of this timeless story from Cameron Mackintosh and Matthew Bourne. It'll leave you asking for more!
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 October 2026
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. interval.
- Starring: Simon Lipkin
- Playing at: Gielgud Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 October 2026
Oh, Mary!
Trafalgar Theatre
Tickets from £30.00Comedy legend Cole Escola’s dark, off-beat, and utterly outrageous historical comedy comes to the UK. This gleefully anachronistic take on American history follows Mary Todd Lincoln, wife to Abraham Lincoln: a woman who's feisty, thorny, drunken, and utterly unforgettable. Don’t miss this short and snappy 80-minute play packed with gags and mayhem, in a wild story about a First Lady as you’ve never seen her before.
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 April 2026
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Starring: Mason Alexander Park
- Playing at: Trafalgar Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 April 2026
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