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Last Chance to See in London
This is your chance to be captivated, inspired, impressed, terrified, amused and thoroughly entertained by these West End shows about to close. These theatrical masterpieces are what memories are made of, shows that proved so good, hard to resist and well-loved they made West End history. Explore our Last Chance list, displayed by popularity, and embrace the magic while you can.
All My Sons
Wyndham's Theatre
4.9 61 reviews 4.9 61 reviews Tickets from £126.00Directed by Ivo van Hove, “Bryan Cranston is magnetic in this masterful staging” (The Independent) of Arthur Miller's 1946 play. Returning to London for the first time since the 2019 production at The Old Vic, the play follows a self-made businessman during World War II faces the fallout of his actions and the breakdown of his family.
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 15min. No Interval.
- Starring: Bryan Cranston, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Paapa Essiedu
- Playing at: Wyndham's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 March 2026
MJ the Musical
Prince Edward Theatre
4.8 1681 reviews 4.8 1681 reviews Tickets from £87.00The 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
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
4.6 34 reviews 4.6 34 reviews Tickets from £59.00Adapted for the stage for the first time, John Le Carre’s The Spy Who Came In From the Cold arrives on the West End after a sold-out run in Chichester. David Eldridge and Jeremy Herrin adapt this moody, mesmerising story about a British spy during the peak of the Cold War.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
Woman in Mind
Duke of York's Theatre
4.2 33 reviews 4.2 33 reviews Tickets from £54.00Acclaimed British playwright and director Alan Ayckbourn’s jaw-dropping 1985 play returns to the stage after fifteen years in a breath-taking new revival. In Woman in Mind, melancholy housewife Susan dreams up the perfect, loving family to replace her existing one, but the hallucinations of her ideal family members begin encroaching further on reality in this darkly surreal story of domestic horror.
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Sheridan Smith
- Playing at: Duke of York's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
High Noon
Harold Pinter Theatre
4.2 30 reviews 4.2 30 reviews Tickets from £25.00Cowboys, 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
TUTU
Peacock Theatre
1 2 reviews 1 2 reviews 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.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
Arcadia
Old Vic Theatre
3.7 9 reviews 3.7 9 reviews Tickets from £91.00Carrie Cracknell (Sea Walk/A Life, The Grapes of Wrath) makes her Old Vic directorial debut to direct this new revival of Tom Stoppard's classic play. Arcadia takes place across two timelines: in the past, a teenage prodigy investigates sex and mathematics with her tutor, while in the present, a group of scholars try to sniff out a historical scandal. Witty, clever, moving, and provocative, Arcadia explores the nature of time and the relationship between order and disorder.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Old Vic Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
OVO - Cirque du Soleil
Royal Albert Hall
4.8 25 reviews 4.8 25 reviews Tickets from £80.00The 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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 5min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Royal Albert Hall
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 March 2026
Garry Starr: Classic Penguins
Garrick Theatre
5 7 reviews 5 7 reviews Tickets from £34.00Dressed in flippers and not much else, comedic star Garry Starr pays tribute to the western literary canon by recreating and performing every Penguin Classics novel ever published. Witness classic works like Moby Dick and The Little Prince as you've never seen them before, in this one-of-a-kind, riotously funny comedy show.
- Booking until: Sunday, 22 February 2026
- Running time: 1hr 10mins. No Interval.
- Playing at: Garrick Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 22 February 2026
Lost Atoms
Lyric Hammersmith
4 6 reviews 4 6 reviews Tickets from £18.00Written 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.
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
Ballet Shoes
Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
4.9 28 reviews 4.9 28 reviews Tickets from £103.00Noel 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
The Playboy of the Western World
Lyttelton - National Theatre
3.1 9 reviews 3.1 9 reviews Tickets from £79.00In this collaboration between Irish drama and British theatre, the Abbey Theatre and the National Theatre come together for the revival of the Irish masterpiece about a killer who becomes a folk hero. Starring Irish national treasures like Nicola Coughlan, Éanna Hardwicke, and Siobhán McSweeney, this darkly comic play comes to the National Theatre this winter.
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Lyttelton - National Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
Cosi Fan Tutte
London Coliseum
4.6 5 reviews 4.6 5 reviews Tickets from £54.00Mozart's classic Italian comedy about swapped fiancees and the games we play in love is transported to Coney Island in the 1950s. Phelim McDermot's revival of Cosi Fan Tutte is a rollercoaster of fun, flair, and wit, told through a sparkling score full of unforgettable melodies.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
- Running time: 3hr 10min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
Guess How Much I Love You?
Royal Court Theatre
4.5 2 reviews 4.5 2 reviews Tickets from £66.00Luke 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.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
- Running time: 1hr 45min.
- Playing at: Royal Court Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
I'm Every Woman the Musical
Peacock Theatre
Tickets from £78.00The life and musical journey of musical legend Chaka Khan comes to life in this vibrant, joyful, and moving musical that traces her rise to stardom in all its challenges and triumphs, filled with some of her best-beloved and unforgettable songs.
- Opens: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026 - Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Alexandra Burke
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
The Opera Locos
Peacock Theatre
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £15.00The 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
Ballad Lines
Southwark Playhouse Elephant
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £30.00Three women, separated by space and time: a 17th century minister's wife in Scotland, an 18th century Irish teenager, and a queer woman in present-day America. Told through a gorgeous, stirring blend of folk music and modern original songs performed by an all-female band, this powerful, emotionally resonant musical makes its London premiere with an unmissable 8-week run in 2026.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Southwark Playhouse Elephant
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
Mrs President
Charing Cross Theatre
3.1 7 reviews 3.1 7 reviews Tickets from £15.00Now revised and reinvented, Mrs President returns to the stage a year after its original staging first thrilled and delighted audiences, with the untold story of Mary Lincoln, widow to President Abraham Lincoln, as she attempts to reclaim her story and rebuild her public image. Written by acclaimed artist, playwright, and historian John Ransom Phillips and directed by Bronagh Lagan, this piece of historical drama is a truly unmissable theatrical experience.
- Booking until: Sunday, 8 March 2026
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No Interval.
- Playing at: Charing Cross Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 8 March 2026
The Rat Trap
Park Theatre
3.7 3 reviews 3.7 3 reviews Tickets from £20.00Written 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.
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Park Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 March 2026
Giselle - Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £117.00Peter Wright's production brings to life composer Adolphe Adam's enchanting, tragic ballet about the titular Giselle, who kills herself after learning her lover is promised to another, joining a ghostly army of vengeful, wrathful jilted women. Visually stunning, with a sweeping story of love and betrayal, this haunting, timeless ballet is a quintessential piece of the Romance genre.
- Booking until: Friday, 20 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Friday, 20 March 2026
Fallen Angels
Menier Chocolate Factory
5 8 reviews 5 8 reviews Tickets from £53.00Noel Coward's funniest comedy returns to the stage for its centenary, with a wickedly witty and outrageous story about two wives drawn into the temptation of infidelity when a charming ex-lover comes back into their lives. Once banned for its scandalous content, Fallen Angels will have its first London revival in 25 years, with an all-star cast including Janie Dee and Alexandra Gilbreath.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Menier Chocolate Factory
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 February 2026
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.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 25min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Bush Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
Sea Witch
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Tickets from £30.00The sea witch from The Little Mermaid is one of the most memorable fairy tale characters… But who was she before she became the villain in Ariel's story? Meet Evie, an outcast witch who is pulled into a world of mermaids and magic and forced to reckon with the darkest parts of herself. Coming soon to the UK, this new musical is full of breath-taking songs, characters you'll fall in love with, and a dreamy underwater aesthetic that will leave you enchanted.
- Opens: Sunday, 1 March 2026
Booking until: Sunday, 1 March 2026
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 March 2026
Beautiful Little Fool
Southwark Playhouse Borough
Tickets from £34.00In this electrifying new musical directed by Michael Greif (Dear Evan Hansen, Next To Normal, Rent), the story of legendary couple F Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald is brought to life through the eyes of their adult daughter, Scottie. This passionate, moving story of endless parties, a turbulent marriage, and literary genius features a book by Mona Mansour (The Vagrant Trilogy) and music and lyrics by Hannah Corneau (Wicked, Renascence). See the Fitzgeralds as you've never seen them before at the Southwark Playhouse Borough in 2026.
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: Southwark Playhouse Borough
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 February 2026
Mary, Queen of Scots
Sadlers Wells
3 1 review 3 1 review Tickets from £46.00From Scottish Ballet comes a visually stunning, powerful new ballet in which the dying Queen Elizabeth I is haunted by the ghost of her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots. With choreography and a set that combine classicism and modernity, as well as a jaw-dropping original score, this is a bold and clever take on an iconic piece of British history and two formidable queens.
- Opens: Thursday, 5 March 2026
Booking until: Sunday, 8 March 2026 - Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Sadlers Wells
- Booking until: Sunday, 8 March 2026
Body & Soul
Sadlers Wells
Tickets from £15.00Choreographer Crystal Pite, and choreographer and commercial dancer Kameron N Saunders come together to bring you a one-of-a-kind evening of performance, which blends multiple forms from dance to spoken word to create an intimate, powerful experience that explores the complexities of human existence, from bereavement to finding your authentic self. Featuring a score performed by English National Ballet Philharmonic, this will be an unforgettable experience for lovers of dance.
- Opens: Thursday, 19 March 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026 - Running time: 1hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval
- Playing at: Sadlers Wells
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
It Walks Around The House At Night
Southwark Playhouse Borough
Tickets from £34.00The award-winning ThickSkin Theatre teams up with Bruntwood Prize winner Tim Foley to bring you a spine-tingling, dread-inducing horror play that’s equal parts ghost story and psychological thriller. An out-of-work actor picks up a job playing a ghost at a countryside manor, but something sinister begins following his footsteps. Prepare for dark humour, plot twists, and terrifying stage magic.
- Opens: Friday, 6 March 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026 - Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: Southwark Playhouse Borough
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Bird Grove
Hampstead Theatre
Tickets from £42.00Directed by Anna Ledwich and written by Alexi Kaye Campbell, Bird Grove is the story of Mary Ann Evans, who will one day become the great British novelist George Eliot. Set in 1841, Mary Ann and her father clash over her marriage prospects, her dream of becoming an author, and her increasingly progressive ideas on self-determination and freedom. Don't miss this witty, moving, and clever portrait of a great writer on the cusp of adulthood, and a story about finding your voice while reconciling familial bonds and differences.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
- Playing at: Hampstead Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
Man and Boy
Dorfman - National Theatre
Tickets from £56.00Terence Rattigan's provocative, dramatic portrait of a father and son's complicated relationship during the height of the Great Depression returns in a thrilling revival at the National Theatre. Ben Daniels and Laurie Kynaston star as Gregor and Basil Antonescu in this heart-racing story of corruption, greed, and ambition in 1930s New York.
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 25min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Dorfman - National Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 March 2026
Choir of Man
New Wimbledon Theatre
4.9 315 reviews 4.9 315 reviews Tickets from £18.00The Choir of Man takes audiences through an uplifting celebration of community and friendship in just 90 minutes! If you're looking for feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment unlike anything else the West End has to offer, this is the show for you!
- Opens: Saturday, 14 March 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026 - Running time: 2hr 5min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: New Wimbledon Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
West End shows to see before they close
Maybe you missed out on a new musical you were dying to see, and now it's your last chance. Perhaps you saw a play once before and it was so inspiring you really want to experience it again. You might have only just realised the season's coming to an end for the production you've been keen to see. Either way we have a collection of unforgettable entertainment to see before it's too late. Grab tickets before the curtain falls for the last time, then relax.
So what's it like attending one of the final few performances of a popular West End show? It's really exciting, there's a great buzz, and the audiences are dotted with super-fans there to say goodbye to a production that has meant a lot to them. There's a fast turnaround to enjoy as shows close every week, replaced by new productions set to become just as well-loved.
For every West End closing, there's a new opening. Don't miss out on these last-chance treats, some of the most exciting shows in town. Check out the scheduled end dates then choose your favourite production. Do it right now to void disappointment and fall in love with London Theatre all over again.
Last Chance to See Frequently Asked Questions
I missed a chance to see a show; will it return?
Occasionally, popular shows may see a revival, limited return season or extension, or a UK or global tour. This depends entirely on the production’s popularity, demand, and scheduling. Keep an eye on the News section of our website for announcements about possible revivals and returns.
Are there special discounts for closing-soon shows?
Yes, many productions nearing their final performances offer discounts to fill remaining seats. You’ll often find reduced prices or special promotions in the weeks leading up to a show’s closing date, though availability can be limited.
How will I know if a show I want to see is closing soon?
Keep an eye on this page for an updated list of shows that are closing soon, and check the production’s official website for the dates the show is running for. Most productions will heavily advertise when a show is closing soon, to encourage audiences to book tickets to catch it before it closes.
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