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Give your family and kids the gift of live theatre and see their faces light up as they live and breathe the vivid drama, spectacular acting, singing and dancing. We sell low cost tickets for everything from all-time family favourites that have been running continually for years to brand new shows, comedies, fantasies, celebrity-studded musicals, special children's shows, dance, ballet and classical music performances. There's nothing quite like live entertainment. Whatever your choice, and whatever the occasion, your kids will love visiting one of the West End's beautiful theatres for a big night out.

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Wicked tickets Wicked

Wicked

Apollo Victoria Theatre

4.7 5729 reviews 4.7 5729 reviews Tickets from £25.00
Families (93%) Teenagers (88%) Couples (87%) Theatregoers (89%) i

Now 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, 1 June 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Matilda The Musical tickets Matilda The Musical

Matilda The Musical

Cambridge Theatre

4.7 1166 reviews 4.7 1166 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Families (97%) i

Matilda 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, 24 May 2026
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.
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Slava's Snowshow tickets Opens 18 Dec 2024 Opens 18 December 2024 Slava's Snowshow

Slava's Snowshow

Harold Pinter Theatre

4.1 10 reviews 4.1 10 reviews Tickets from £29.00
Families (90%) i

The awe-inspiring, Olivier and Tony Award-winning family extravaganza, Slava's SnowShow heads into the West End following a seven-year hiatus across the festive season. Vyacheslav Ivanovich ‘Slava’ Polunin’s clowning masterpiece delivers an unforgettable spectacle.

  • Opens: Wednesday, 18 December 2024
    Booking until: Sunday, 12 January 2025
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Room On The Broom tickets Opens 22 Nov 2024 Opens 22 November 2024 Room On The Broom

Room On The Broom

Lyric Theatre

4.3 30 reviews 4.3 30 reviews Tickets from £12.00
Families (93%) i
The West End theatre scene is ageless and timeless, and there’s something special for young theatre lovers too with Room On The Broom. It’s a funny, silly and highly entertaining show for children by the creators of The Gruffalo, the wonderful Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.
  • Opens: Friday, 22 November 2024
    Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
  • Running time: 1hr.
  • Playing at: Lyric Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
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The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall tickets Opens 29 Dec 2024 Opens 29 December 2024 The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall

The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall

4.8 4 reviews 4.8 4 reviews Tickets from £15.00
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It’s not Christmas without The Nutcracker! And in 2024 we are overjoyed to announce the return of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s festive favourite to the Royal Albert Hall. This enchanting production, featuring Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, is a sparkling festive treat for the whole family.
  • Opens: Sunday, 29 December 2024
    Booking until: Tuesday, 31 December 2024
  • Running time: 3hr 30min (approx). Incl. 2 intervals.
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The Lion King tickets The Lion King

The Lion King

Lyceum Theatre

4.8 6778 reviews 4.8 6778 reviews Tickets from £35.00
Families (98%) Teenagers (90%) Couples (90%) Theatregoers (90%) i

Disney'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, 30 March 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Mamma Mia! tickets Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre

4.8 4699 reviews 4.8 4699 reviews Tickets from £15.00
Families (94%) Teenagers (92%) Couples (94%) Theatregoers (92%) i

Now 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, 27 September 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Back to The Future the Musical tickets Back to The Future the Musical

Back to The Future the Musical

Adelphi Theatre

4.8 963 reviews 4.8 963 reviews Tickets from £23.00
Families (96%) Teenagers (93%) Couples (92%) Theatregoers (92%) i

Love 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, 27 July 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical tickets Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical

Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical

Shaftesbury Theatre

4.8 250 reviews 4.8 250 reviews Tickets from £25.00
Families (98%) Teenagers (90%) Couples (90%) Theatregoers (90%) i

Mrs Doubtfire delighted millions of people of every age when it was released. Now the musical adaptation celebrates the timeless themes of family, love, and self-discovery whilst also maintaining a homage to the beloved film.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 26 April 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Starlight Express tickets Starlight Express

Starlight Express

Troubadour Theatre - Wembley

4.7 20 reviews 4.7 20 reviews Tickets from £35.00
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With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Richard Stilgoe and choreography by Arlene Phillips, Starlight Express has been seen by over 20 million people and gross box office world-wide is estimated at over $1.2 billion dollars.
  • Booking until: Sunday, 8 June 2025
  • Running time: 2hr (approx). Incl. 1 interval.
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ABBA Voyage tickets ABBA Voyage

ABBA Voyage

Abba Arena

4.9 432 reviews 4.9 432 reviews Tickets from £65.00
Anyone (94%) i
ABBA Voyage is the long-awaited concert from one of the biggest pop acts of all time. Featuring a setlist of hit songs, see ABBA’s avatars accompanied by a 10-piece live band, at the custom-built ABBA Arena in London.
  • Booking until: Sunday, 11 May 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 40min. No interval.
  • Playing at: Abba Arena
  • Booking until: Sunday, 11 May 2025
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My Neighbour Totoro tickets Opens 1 Mar 2025 Opens 1 March 2025 My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro

Gillian Lynne Theatre

4.9 21 reviews 4.9 21 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Families (95%) Teenagers (86%) Couples (86%) Theatregoers (90%) i
The Royal Shakespeare Company and Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi are delighted to announce the return of My Neighbour Totoro, this time at the Gillian Lynne Theatre. It’s all down to the Japanese creative powerhouse Studio Ghibli, whose beautiful fantasy comes to magical life on stage at London's Gillian Lynne Theatre this autumn in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV. No wonder My Neighbour Totoro theatre tickets are predicted to be hot property.
  • Opens: Saturday, 1 March 2025
    Booking until: Sunday, 2 November 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
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A Christmas Carol - Old Vic tickets Opens 9 Nov 2024 Opens 9 November 2024 A Christmas Carol - Old Vic

A Christmas Carol - Old Vic

Old Vic Theatre

5 9 reviews 5 9 reviews Tickets from £17.00
Families (100%) i

Old Vic Artistic Director Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne.

  • Opens: Saturday, 9 November 2024
    Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
  • Running time: 2 hours (incl. interval)
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MJ the Musical tickets MJ the Musical

MJ the Musical

Prince Edward Theatre

4.8 570 reviews 4.8 570 reviews Tickets from £24.00
Families (91%) Teenagers (92%) Couples (95%) Theatregoers (94%) i

The 10-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical has now arrived 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, 26 April 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 15min interval.
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Humans have loved storytelling since time began and live theatre is the best way to enjoy it, the most immediate, intimate, and absorbing. The storytellers are right in front of your eyes in real life and you’re surrounded by an audience of hundreds or even thousands of people on the exact same wavelength, sharing the joy. No wonder so many people flock to family shows, a treat for everyone whatever their age.

The West End itself is an experience to remember: the bright lights and happy crowds, the stunning theatre facades, the bustle and shops, bars and eateries. Add an award winning stage production to the mix and it’s hard to beat for thrills, all right in the heart of London. Some of the best family favourites have been on stage for decades, appealing to families visiting the West End from around the world.

Marvel at stage magic so eye-boggling the kids will never forget it. Catch a brand new show that broke box office records in the USA, or see a family drama with a powerful message that makes you think. Maybe a family comedy show is on the cards. Bring the family along to see an uplifting family production like MJ the Musical. Or how about The Lion King, Wicked or Back to The Future the Musical?

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