Last Chance to See in London

Stephen Fry and Olly Alexander star in the National Theatre's sell-out production of The Importance of Being Earnest, now in the West End for a limited season. Oscar Wilde’s final and best-loved farce is full of scathing satire of Victorian society, endlessly quotable witticisms, featuring a deliciously tangled story about mistaken identities and impersonations that’ll leave you in peals of laughter.

The stage musical based on the beloved children's picture books returns to London in time for the festive season. Follow The Gruffalo's Child on a dangerous, thrilling adventure into the wintry woods, where the Big Bad Mouse lurks. With unforgettable songs, familiar characters, and lots of laughs and scary fun, this is the perfect show for the whole family to enjoy a bit of Christmas magic together.

Beauty 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.

Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves star as Alfie and Julie, a couple in their sixties reaching the end of the road with their relationship. Directed by Rachel O'Riordan, End is the final play in a hauntingly poignant trilogy about love, relationships, and loneliness, written by master storyteller David Eldridge.

In January 2026, the English National Ballet will bring a bold reimagining of the classic romantic ballet, Giselle, to the grand stage of the London Coliseum, directed and choreographed by Akram Khan.

Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada looks back on his memories growing up in Jenin as he explores the true story of the Horse of Jenin, a sculpture built in the aftermath of an invasion that was torn down and stolen by Israeli forces. This one-man-show, written and performed by Shehada, blends storytelling, mask, and stand-up to create a stirring ode to resistance, imagination, and hope, in a theatrical experience packed with humour and heart.

Gerry & 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.

The story of Little Women continues with Jo: The Little Women, a semi-staged concert with a star-studded cast that tells the story of Jo March, the fearless heroine of Louisa May Alcott's beloved coming-of-age novel as she navigates grief and pursues her dreams as a writer. Directed by JoAnn M Hunter and featuring a timeless score by Dan Redfield, Jo: The Little Women will have its world premiere at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane in an unmissable musical experience.

Mischief Theatre's A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong is a laugh-out-loud comedy that transforms the beloved holiday classic into a chaotic disaster filled with mishaps and mayhem. With brilliant physical comedy and unexpected twists, it's the perfect festive treat that will have you in stitches from start to finish.

Step into the dreamy, wooden, candlelit space of the Sam Wanamaker Theatre, where for the first time Shakespeare’s Globe and Headlong bring to the stage this magical, chaotic story of tricksy fairies and confused lovers.

Omar Elerian directs the European premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s witty, surreal tragicomedy set during the Iraq War, featuring a talking tiger, a solid gold toilet, and an unforgettable story about the search for redemption in the wake of violence and trauma.

After 30 years, Tom Stoppard's witty, satirical play about how art can overcome cultural barriers is returning to London in this sparkling new revival starring Felicity Kendal, who originated the role of free-spirited poet Flora Crewe and now returns to play Mrs Swan. Jonathan Kent (House of Games, Double Feature, The Forest) directs this revival of one of Stoppard's most rarely performed plays, a story about passion, empire, and memory.

Part 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.

Witness a timeless story of love and redemption in this dazzling, spectacular production of Puccini's Turandot. Drawing on Chinese and Italian theatrical traditions, this captivating opera about a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor is filled with rich, emotional depths, a breath-taking cultural fusion, and a truly unforgettable score.

A 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.

Award-winning team Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty's electrifying, enchanting musical reimagines the story of The Little Mermaid on a Caribbean island, where a young local girl falls in love with an outsider and strikes a dangerous bargain with the gods. After delighting audiences for over thirty years, it's returning to London for a special one-night-only concert featuring a star-studded cast, including Alex Newell reprising their role as Asaka. Filled with unforgettable music, this is a powerful story of love, passion, sacrifice, and community, and a truly unmissable theatrical experience.

Woolf Works pays tribute to the unique artistic spirit of Virginia Woolf through a genre-defying, experimental ballet triptych that recreates stories from three of her novels. Choreographer Wayne McGregor brings these unique stories to life through a series of breath-taking contemporary dance performances.