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Laughter is powerful medicine, and we have oodles of laughs waiting for you in our selection of fabulous London comedy shows. Get your laughing gear in working order and take your pick of everything from physical comedy to sitcoms, classic standup to the darkest black comedy. Here's our selection of top quality live comedy shows.
The Book of Mormon
Prince of Wales Theatre
4.8 5565 reviews 4.8 5565 reviews Tickets from £23.00The 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.
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Prince of Wales Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 January 2026
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 2079 reviews 4.7 2079 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, 30 August 2026
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Duchess Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 August 2026
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
President Hotel
4.7 424 reviews 4.7 424 reviews Tickets from £68.50Faulty Towers The Dining Experience debuted in Brisbane back in 1997 and is now a huge success across the world, including here in London. Enjoy the antics of Basil, Sybil and Manuel in a 2 hour interactive production whilst tucking into a 3-course lunch or dinner.
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 May 2026
- Running time: 2hr.
- Playing at: President Hotel
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 May 2026
Back to The Future the Musical
Adelphi Theatre
4.8 1426 reviews 4.8 1426 reviews Tickets from £23.00Love the Back To The Future movie made popular in the 1980s? See it on the stage in a spectacular award-winning stage musical with a book by Bob Gale, and a musical score by the Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alex Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winner Glen Ballard in the heart of the West End.
- Booking until: Sunday, 12 April 2026
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Adelphi Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 12 April 2026
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.8 428 reviews 4.8 428 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, 28 June 2026
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 June 2026
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
4.8 5116 reviews 4.8 5116 reviews Tickets from £18.00Now celebrating its 25th year in the West End, Mamma Mia! is an irresistible 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".
- Booking until: Saturday, 26 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Novello Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 26 September 2026
Beauty and the Beast
Charing Cross Theatre
4.8 101 reviews 4.8 101 reviews Tickets from £27.00Beauty and the Beast: A Horny Love Story brings a raunchy, outrageously funny, and unabashedly queer take on the classic love story, in which mama's boy Bertie attempts to charm a foul-tempered beast in a castle badly in need of a makeover. The award-winning He's Behind You! team returns with this witty, camp, and bombastic adult panto packed with original songs.
- Opens: Friday, 21 November 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 11 January 2026
- Playing at: Charing Cross Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 11 January 2026
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.6 8 reviews 4.6 8 reviews Tickets from £22.00If you enjoy some spontaneous entertainment, grab a ticket for Showstoppers! The Improvised Musical. The multi award-wining show takes suggestions from the audience and turns them into a unique treat for theatregoers.
- Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
- Running time: 2hr. Inc. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
Great comedy shows to cheer up your world
Observational comedy and slapstick, alternative comedy and satire, improv and anecdotal comedy, there are so many ways to make audiences laugh - and the West End has everything. You might adore character comedy or laugh the hardest of all at outrageous burlesque. Maybe a deadpan delivery makes you giggle so hard you can't stop, or you can't resist classic slip-on-a-banana-skin stuff.
One liners and crazy plots. Shock humour , spoofs and sketches. Topical humour, wit and word play. Take your pick of the best funny shows in town and leave the venue with an enormous smile on your face, buoyed up and inspired. More than fifty beautiful venues in an area of London stacked with great places to eat and drink make it much more than an everyday ordinary experience. The West End is built for entertainment, the perfect setting for fun.
Only the best stage comedies make it to the West End, which means every London comedy show is extra special. Chuckle at the antics in Back to The Future the Musical and roar with laughter at Mamma Mia!, whoop all the way through The Book of Mormon or cheer your way through The Play That Goes Wrong. And get your tickets from us for a seamless, efficient experience every step of the way. Enjoy exploring the best fun in town – we'll see you soon.
Comedy Frequently Asked Questions
What types of comedy theatre shows can you find on the West End?
The West End offers a wide range of comedies across the genre: from farces such as The Play That Goes Wrong to musical comedies such as The Book of Mormon to parodies such as Titanique to adaptations of comedy films such as Back to the Future: The Musical.
Will non-native English speakers be able to enjoy a comedy theatre show?
Yes, many comedy shows in London are very visual, physical, or slapstick in style, which makes them easy to follow without perfect English. Shows like The Play That Goes Wrong or Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience rely heavily on physical humour and timing. For wordplay-heavy comedies, some knowledge of English will help, but the energy and performances usually make them enjoyable for everyone.
Are there family-friendly comedies available?
Yes, plenty of comedies in London are great for families, particularly adaptations of family-friendly comedies and pantomimes. Some comedies rely heavily on dark or adult humour, so be sure to check age restrictions before bookings.
Are there any interactive or improv comedy shows?
London’s comedy scene includes many improv and interactive productions. Showstopper! The Improvised Musical creates a brand-new musical at every performance based on audience suggestions, while shows like Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience pull guests right into the action with immersive comedy.
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