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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.
Now You See Me
London Coliseum
4.5 65 reviews 4.5 65 reviews Tickets from £25.00Inspired by Lionsgate's worldwide blockbuster franchise, Now You See Me, and fresh off a world tour that dazzled audiences across Australia and Singapore, Now You See Me Live is finally coming to the UK. This international stage illusion spectacular features a world-class magic ensemble from around the world, based on the film's Four Horsemen, who enthrall and amaze audiences with their jaw-dropping arsenal of illusion, magic tricks, spectacle, and storytelling.
- Booking until: Sunday, 6 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Sunday, 6 September 2026
Jesus Christ Superstar (London Palladium)
London Palladium
4.7 121 reviews 4.7 121 reviews Tickets from £60.00The epic rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that follows Jesus Christ in the days leading up to his crucifixion is one of the biggest cultural sensations in musical theatre. And now, for the first time since 2019, London audiences will be able to re-experience it live in the West End. Tim Sheader directs and Eurovision star Sam Ryder stars in this iconic theatrical phenomenon that blends biblical history with a modern musical, for eleven weeks only at the London Palladium.
- Booking until: Saturday, 5 September 2026
- Starring: Sam Ryder
- Playing at: London Palladium
- Booking until: Saturday, 5 September 2026
How The Other Half Loves
Old Vic Theatre
4.5 71 reviews 4.5 71 reviews Tickets from £17.00Experience one of theatre's most entertaining comedies with the play that marked Alan Ayckbourn as one of the English stage's most brilliant comedians. In How the Other Half Loves, three couples find their lives entangled after accusations of infidelity lead to a web of misunderstandings, deceptions, and lies. Filled with wit, mayhem, and sly social commentary, it is a raucous take on sex, class and marital misunderstanding.
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. Interval.
- Playing at: Old Vic Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Grease The Immersive Movie Musical
Evolution London
4.6 30 reviews 4.6 30 reviews Tickets from £15.00Secret Cinema’s Grease: The Immersive Movie Musical is returning to Evolution London for a strictly limited season this summer. Fans of the film will delight in the opportunity to lose themselves in this one-of-a-kind immersive experience: wandering the halls of Rydell High, enjoying American diner food at the Frosty Palace, seeing the iconic characters come to life, and witnessing thrilling live performances of beloved songs such as ‘Summer Nights', 'Greased Lightnin', and 'We Go Together'.
- Booking until: Sunday, 13 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr.
- Playing at: Evolution London
- Booking until: Sunday, 13 September 2026
To Kill A Mockingbird
Wyndham's Theatre
4.8 124 reviews 4.8 124 reviews Tickets from £18.00Aaron Sorkin's critically acclaimed stage adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird returns to the West End this summer as part of a UK and Ireland tour. Based on the 1960 coming of age novel by Harper Lee, in which six year old Scout Finch narrates the story of her father Atticus and his attempts to defend a black man falsely accused of rape in a southern town, the story has continued to inspire and fascinate readers and audiences in the decades since it was first written. Richard Coyle reprises his role as Atticus Finch in this raw, unflinching retelling of a beloved story.
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Wyndham's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 September 2026
Abigail's Party
Harold Pinter Theatre
4.7 27 reviews 4.7 27 reviews Tickets from £15.00Mike Leigh's ferocious black comedy of suburban life, social class, materialism and sexual tension is a comedy of manners that satirises the new British middle class that emerged in the 1970s, but feels every bit as funny today. In Essex in 1977, queen of the suburbs Beverly throws a party that quickly turns to chaos as awkward small talk gives way to inappropriate flirtations and marital disputes. Starring EastEnders' Tamzin Outhwaite alongside Kevin Bishop, Nadia Falls' revival of this classic comedy is packed with razor-sharp wit and clever commentary.
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min.
- Starring: Tamzin Outhwaite, Kevin Bishop
- Playing at: Harold Pinter Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 September 2026
The Comedy About Spies
Adelphi Theatre
4.8 85 reviews 4.8 85 reviews Tickets from £15.00From the creators of the beloved West End hit The Play That Goes Wrong comes The Comedy About Spies—an action-packed comedy thriller set in 1960s London. Prepare for a whirlwind of misunderstandings, miscommunication, and mistaken identity in this hilarious new production.
- Booking until: Saturday, 26 September 2026
- Running time: 2 Hours and 20 Minutes, including 20 minute interval.
- Playing at: Adelphi Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 26 September 2026
The Truth
Apollo Theatre
4.7 78 reviews 4.7 78 reviews Tickets from £24.00Florian Zeller’s razor-sharp and darkly witty marital comedy about truth, lies, and everything in between comes to the Apollo Theatre, returning to London after a decade with a dizzyingly twisted story filled with adultery and deception. Stephen Mangan, Ardal O’Hanlon, Sarah Hadland and Janie Dee star in this dazzling revival of the Olivier-nominated play, directed by Lindsay Posner, which promises to leave audiences at the edge of their seats.
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Running time: 1hr 30min.
- Starring: Stephen Mangan, Sarah Hadland, Ardal O'Hanlon, Janie Dee
- Playing at: Apollo Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 September 2026
I'm Every Woman the Musical
Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
4.2 18 reviews 4.2 18 reviews Tickets from £15.00The 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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 27 September 2026
- Starring: Alexandra Burke
- Playing at: Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
- Booking until: Sunday, 27 September 2026
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits
Apollo Theatre
4.6 23 reviews 4.6 23 reviews Tickets from £15.00The beloved franchise that pokes affectionate fun at history comes to life on the West End stage. After two successful television shows and a film, Terry Deary’s hilarious children’s series gets its own stage production, full of sketches and musical numbers featuring famous historical icons as you’ve never seen them before.
- Booking until: Monday, 31 August 2026
- Running time: 1hr 10min. No interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 31 August 2026
Tao Of Glass
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
3.8 6 reviews 3.8 6 reviews Tickets from £15.00A personal and powerful collaboration between composer Philip Glass and performer-director Phelim McDermott (Improbable), Tao of Glass explores life, loss, and the question of where true inspiration comes from. Part concert and part performance, it features ten meditations on life, death, and Taoist wisdom, set to ten brand new pieces of music from Glass. It's presented by McDermott, alongside an ensemble of musicians and puppeteers bringing this beautiful story to life.
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 September 2026
The Producers
Garrick Theatre
4.8 139 reviews 4.8 139 reviews Tickets from £20.00Heading 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
Disney's Hercules Musical
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
4.6 273 reviews 4.6 273 reviews Tickets from £25.00Disney’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, 5 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
- Booking until: Saturday, 5 September 2026
The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Theatre Royal Haymarket
4.6 57 reviews 4.6 57 reviews Tickets from £12.00Based on Judith Kerr's beloved picture book and adapted by David Wood, The Tiger Who Came to Tea follows a little girl named Sophie, who's confronted by a huge, tea-guzzling tiger when he invites himself over to her house for afternoon tea. Filled with humour, heart, and infectious songs, this is the perfect summer treat for the whole family, appropriate for children of all ages. Book now and don't miss this charming, delightful story about kindness and embracing the unexpected.
- Booking until: Saturday, 5 September 2026
- Running time: 55min. No interval.
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Booking until: Saturday, 5 September 2026
Arcadia
Tom Stoppard Theatre (Duke of York's Theatre)
4.4 32 reviews 4.4 32 reviews Tickets from £15.00Carrie Cracknell's Olivier-nominated revival of Tom Stoppard's Arcadia returns after a sold-out run at the Old Vic, transferring to the Duke of York's Theatre.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, 12 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval
- Playing at: Tom Stoppard Theatre (Duke of York's Theatre)
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 September 2026
The Oresteia
The Bridge Theatre
4.3 24 reviews 4.3 24 reviews Tickets from £25.00Critically acclaimed Australian director Simon Stone returns to the Bridge Theatre to bring to life Aeschylus's epic Greek tragedy, The Oresteia, which follows the young Orestes in the bloody fallout of the Trojan War. This bold new adaptation, which reunites Stone with the creative team behind The Lady from the Sea, offers a unique modern spin on the classic play, in which a contemporary family wakes up trapped in a Greek myth.
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 September 2026
- Running time: 3hr 40min. Including 2 intervals
- Playing at: The Bridge Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Cats
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
4.4 294 reviews 4.4 294 reviews Tickets from £45.00For seven weeks only, Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless, iconic musical about the life and times of a very special group of cats will be coming to Regent's Park Open Air Theatre before heading on a UK-wide tour. Don't miss the revival of this magical, memorable musical filled with colourful characters and unforgettable songs, returning to London after a decade.
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl. Interval.
- Starring: Beverley Knight
- Playing at: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 September 2026
Cyrano de Bergerac
Noel Coward Theatre
4.7 66 reviews 4.7 66 reviews Tickets from £15.00Adrian Lester returns as the dashing but insecure hero Cyrano in Simon Evans and Debris Stevenson's adaptation of Edmond Rostand's timeless classic, in which poet and duelist Cyrano de Bergerac, unable to confess his feelings for his love Roxane, instead helps the handsome but inarticulate Christian woo her through letters written by his own hand. Cyrano de Bergerac opened to critical acclaim in Stratford-upon-Avon in 2025 and now London audiences will have the chance to experience the romance, tragedy, and hilarity of this lyrical story of love, lies, and longing when it arrives at the Noel Coward Theatre this summer.
- Booking until: Saturday, 5 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval
- Starring: Adrian Lester
- Playing at: Noel Coward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 5 September 2026
Trainspotting The Musical
Theatre Royal Haymarket
3.8 24 reviews 3.8 24 reviews Tickets from £15.00A thrilling new musical is coming to London, based on the cult classic 1993 novel by Irvine Welsh and the equally iconic 1996 film starring Ewan McGregor. Experience Trainspotting in a whole new light, with beloved, eccentric characters like Renton, Spud, Sick Boy, and Franco, set to a soundtrack filled with original songs as well as unforgettable tracks from the films like Iggy Pop's Lust For Life and Lou Reed's Perfect Day. Fans of the pop culture sensation won't want to miss this new spin on the darkly funny and cynical story of addiction and finding reasons to choose life.
- Booking until: Saturday, 5 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Robbie Scott
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Booking until: Saturday, 5 September 2026
Brainiac Live!
Garrick Theatre
4.8 5 reviews 4.8 5 reviews Tickets from £15.00Brainiac Live, the nation's favourite family science show, is returning to the West End this summer just in time for the school holidays. With a mission to get kids to see science as fun and exciting, this exhilarating show features thrilling live experiments performed onstage, including liquid nitrogen clouds, vortex smoke rings, exploding hydrogen balloons, and spinning CO₂ chairs. Perfect for the whole family, don't miss this joyful, electrifying, and downright hilarious celebration of our weird and wonderful world.
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Running time: 1hr (no interval)
- Playing at: Garrick Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 August 2026
The Last Ship
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Tickets from £35.00Developed by Sting in 2011, The Last Ship is inspired by the Grammy Award-winning musician's own childhood in a British shipbuilding town. With an inspiring, heartwarming story about a shipyard on the brink of closure and a group of shipwrights who come together to build one final ship, this new staging features a company of over 50 and a score of dazzling, beloved songs by Sting that blend rock, jazz, folk, and traditional sea shanties. With Sting himself starring, this is an unmissable theatrical experience for fans of this iconic British musician.
- Opens: Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026 - Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Death Note The Musical
Barbican Theatre
4.9 17 reviews 4.9 17 reviews Tickets from £25.00- Booking until: Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Barbican Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 September 2026
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child - 2 Parts
Palace Theatre
4.6 115 reviews 4.6 115 reviews Tickets from £31.00Rediscover 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, 20 September 2026
- Running time: Part One: 2hr 45min. & Part Two: 2hr 35min.
- Playing at: Palace Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 20 September 2026
The Children
Lyric Hammersmith
Tickets from £12.00Lucy Kirkwood's fiercely clever and timely 2016 play follows two retired nuclear scientists at the end of the world, forced to grapple with the consequences of their actions. Directed by Rachel O'Riordan and starring Meera Syal, this poignant, harrowing story explores themes of inter-generational accountability, personal morality, and the environmental crisis, which feel just as relevant to our modern age as they did when they were written.
- Opens: Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026 - Starring: Meera Syal
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Hot Mess: A New Musical
The Other Palace
4.5 2 reviews 4.5 2 reviews Tickets from £15.00From the creative duo behind 42 Balloons, Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote, comes a charming new musical about the messy love story between Earth and Humanity. Packed with original pop songs, whimsical comedy, and a powerful message about climate change, Hot Mess is coming to The Other Palace this summer.
- Booking until: Sunday, 6 September 2026
- Running time: 1hr 15min
- Playing at: The Other Palace
- Booking until: Sunday, 6 September 2026
Shamilton! The Improvised Hip-Hop Musical
The Other Palace
Following sold-out runs at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe and 2026 San Francisco Sketchfest, legendary improv troupe Baby Wants Candy is coming to London with the hit musical parody inspired by global phenomenon Hamilton. Every night, an all-star cast creates an unforgettable hip hop musical from scratch, based on a historical figure or celebrity chosen by the audience, featuring incredible songs, powerhouse vocals and jaw-dropping choreography.
- Opens: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Booking until: Sunday, 20 September 2026 - Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: The Other Palace
- Booking until: Sunday, 20 September 2026
Dinosaur World Live
Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
4.3 3 reviews 4.3 3 reviews Tickets from £10.00Step into a prehistoric world and meet an incredible line-up of hyper-realistic dinosaurs, including a Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor, Segnosaurus, and of course, everyone's favourite Tyrannosaurus Rex. Jaw-dropping puppetry brings these remarkably life-like dinosaurs to life, giving children of all ages a chance to get up close and personal with these prehistoric marvels in an interactive experience that is both educational and entertaining. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best Family Show in 2024, this is the perfect summer treat for the whole family to enjoy together.
- Booking until: Sunday, 6 September 2026
- Running time: 50mins. No Interval. 15 Minute Post Show Meet & Greet with Dinosaurs
- Playing at: Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
- Booking until: Sunday, 6 September 2026
My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)
Apollo Theatre
4.9 12 reviews 4.9 12 reviews Tickets from £15.00- Opens: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026 - Running time: 1hr 5mins. No Interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Love's Labour's Lost
Globe Theatre
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £8.00Don't miss a rare opportunity to catch one of Shakespeare's least performed comedies, in which a group of men who have sworn off women are tempted by the arrival of a group of women in Navarre, leading to a battle of wits and desires, and a story filled with wordplay and poetry. Indiana Lown-Collins brings this rarely staged play to life through energetic flamenco dance, inviting you to join a celebration of fiery romantic tension and joyous revelry this summer.
- Booking until: Sunday, 13 September 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl 1 interval
- Playing at: Globe Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 13 September 2026
Alcina - Royal Ballet and Opera
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £50.00Handel’s clever, thrilling, and magical opera comes to life with this Olivier Award-winning production by Richard Jones, which returns with many of the original cast. On a magical island, the enchantress Alcina transforms her lovers into animals, but her latest victim’s wife Bradamante embarks on a deadly quest to rescue him, leading to a battle of wits between the two women. With its strong female heroine, dazzling plot twists and firecracker arias, Handel’s Alcina has become a favourite for opera lovers.
- Opens: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026 - Running time: 3hr 50min. Incl. 2 Intervals.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Midnight at the Never Get
Menier Chocolate Factory
Tony and Grammy Award-winner Ben Platt stars in this new production of Mark Sonnenblick's bold, heartbreaking cabaret-inspired musical about the love story between two men in 1965 New York, where they perform a defiant musical act in a dive bar at a time when same-sex relationships were taboo. It's a funny, joyful, and moving love story told through reminiscences and song, and a stirring exploration of queerness during a time of social change.
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 September 2026
- Running time: 1hr 40 min. No interval
- Playing at: Menier Chocolate Factory
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 September 2026
A World Elsewhere
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
5 1 review 5 1 reviewGlobe Director of Education Lucy Cuthbertson and Splendid Productions' Kerry Frampton and Ben Hales team up for a brand new original play for the Globe Theatre's magical summer season. Perfect for the whole family, it follows a boy named Cass, who invents a rich imaginary world of adventuring and heroism, inspired by his grandmother's love for Shakespeare. Don't miss this whimsical and heartwarming celebration of the joy of storytelling.
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Playing at: Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 August 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.
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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.
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