London Theatre Week

Based on Lauren Weisberger's best-selling 2003 novel and the 2006 blockbuster film, The Devil Wears Prada features an all-star, award-winning creative team including Elton John and Jerry Mitchell. Experience this fabulous musical for yourself in the West End!

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.

The award-winning and record-breaking Hamilton is delighting audiences at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Now in its eighth year, this is a hugely popular musical based on America's founding father Alexander Hamilton's life with a book, music, and lyrics written by musical theatre icon Lin-Manuel Miranda.

The 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.

The third-longest-running musical in West End history, Mamma Mia! is an irresistibly joyous 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".

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.

Lionel Burt's timeless musical Oliver! is making a triumphant return to the West End this Winter. Bringing Dickens’ classic tale and its unforgettable songs back to life, audiences can look forward to a fresh revival of this timeless story from Cameron Mackintosh and Matthew Bourne. It'll leave you asking for more!

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.

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.

Disney’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.

From Jonathan Lynn, the mind behind the political satire sitcom Yes, Minister and its theatrical spin-offs, comes the final chapter chronicling the story of the now ageing former Jim Hacker and Humphrey Appleby. I’m Sorry, Prime Minister comes to the West End in January 2026, opening at the Apollo Theatre.

What do you get when Céline Dion’s music clashes with the 11-time Oscar-winning movie Titanic? Meet TITANÍQUE, a jukebox musical transforming one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterically funny, utterly outrageous slay-fest.

The beloved British musical comes home after strutting its way across the UK on a sell-out tour in 2025! Starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe and featuring music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this story of the unlikely team-up between a shoemaker and a drag queen is sure to leave a smile on your face.

The 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!

Praised as a ‘pitch-perfect musical' by The Times, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry transfers to the West-End after a sold-out run at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Mark Addy stars as unlikely hero Harold Fry as he sets off on a remarkable, hopeful journey through the English countryside, set to music by beloved indie musician Passenger.

After having a triumphant run at the Barbican Theatre, My Neighbour Totoro transfers to the West End. Delivering a plethora of vibrant visuals, jaw-dropping puppetry and delightful characters, this production takes audiences on a magical journey into the wonders of childhood imagination and the beauty of friendship.

SIX 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.

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the ultimate classic whodunit that has kept audiences on the edge of their seats for decades with its suspenseful plot and surprising twists. Experience the thrill of live mystery and see why this record-breaking play remains a timeless masterpiece of London's theatre scene.

Fresh from Edinburgh fringe, Unfortunate makes its London debut with this sassy, salacious, and campy retelling of The Little Mermaid told through the perspective Ariel's outlandish, over the top nemesis, the sea witch Ursula. Directed by Robyn Grant, this hilarious parody musical is filled with pop songs, innuendos, and plenty of glitter.

Heading 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.

Rediscover 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!

Step into London’s historic County Hall for Witness for the Prosecution, where Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom drama unfolds in an unforgettable, immersive setting. This acclaimed production brings you up close to the suspense as shocking twists keep you guessing right until the final verdict.

Comedy legend Cole Escola’s dark, off-beat, and utterly outrageous historical comedy comes to the UK. This gleefully anachronistic take on American history follows Mary Todd Lincoln, wife to Abraham Lincoln: a woman who's feisty, thorny, drunken, and utterly unforgettable. Don’t miss this short and snappy 80-minute play packed with gags and mayhem, in a wild story about a First Lady as you’ve never seen her before.

Rarely performed but undoubtedly powerful and relevant even today, Arthur Miller's Broken Glass gets a searing new revival at the Young Vic from Jordan Fein. in 1938 Brooklyn, Jewish Sylvia Gellburg has an unexpected reaction to reading about Nazi atrocities against her people in Germany. As she navigates her strange lower body paralysis, her conversations with her new doctor will throw into sharp relief the cracks in her marriage. Don't miss this bold, thoughtful, and painfully clever play about confronting the horrors of the world outside and within us.

Dale Wasserman and Clint Dyer bring to life Ken Kassey's iconic 1962 novel about the inmates in a psychiatric facility, living under the cruel reign of the cruel Nurse Ratched, until a new arrival threatens to dismantle the whole system. Coming to the Old Vic in 2026, this bold new adaptation of a story of systemic oppression and dissent, reshaped in a powerful light for modern audiences.

Cowboys, 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.

Ava Pickett's debut play returns after delighting audiences and critics at the Almeida Theatre in summer 2025. Bold, clever, funny, and dark, it retells the story of the execution of Anne Boleyn, through the eyes of three ordinary women in Essex, each with her own domestic troubles and difficult choices to make. With a searing commentary on misogyny and female solidarity, 1536 is an unmissable theatrical experience.

Step into the bustling, lively neighbourhood of Harlem, where the women of the community gather at Jaja's braiding saloon to have their hair done and share laughter and dreams with the whip-smart, fiercely strong stylists who work there. Written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Monique Touko, this clever, funny, and heartwarming play is a celebration of chasing your dreams in a beautiful, diverse, and deeply challenging city while finding solace and strength in community.

Maxim Gorky's 1904 play paints a scathing portrait of the Russian elite one summer before the revolution upends their lives forever. Witty, satirical, and razor-sharp, this modern classic has been adapted for the present day in a sparkling revival directed by Robert Hastie for the National Theatre.

Into the Woods masterfully weaves classic fairy tales into a rich, thought-provoking story. With Sondheim’s stunning score and a darkly humorous yet heartfelt narrative, it'll be the first major revival of the production in London for over nine years!

King of Tango German Cornejo and his spectacular dance company return to present a night of authentic Argentine tango and a score that celebrates the legacy of the great tango composer Astor Piazzolla. Ten world class dancers and a live orchestra of musicians and singers come together to spin a story of passion, desire, and drama, told through one of the most irresistible dance forms.

The beloved musical comedy featuring puppets and human actors is returning to the West End after two decades. The winner of multiple Tony Awards, with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx and a book by Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q has been delighting audiences with its unique concept, catchy songs, and loveable characters since it first premiered in 2006, and now London audiences get to experience this quirky, charming story once again.

Ryan Craig's emotionally stirring, powerful family drama follows a Jewish family ostracised by their community when their lawyer daughter begins investigating war crimes in Gaza while her brother is killed serving with the IDF. Returning for a major revival at the Menier Chocolate Factory, this provocative play tackles themes of family, identity, and tradition, and feels just as resonant today as it did when it was first staged.

Now 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.

Written 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.

This 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.

‘I love London Society! It is entirely composed now of beautiful idiots and brilliant lunatics.' So says the complicated hero of Oscar Wilde's darkly witty and scathing social satire about London high society, in which Sir Robert Chiltern finds his perfect life threatened when the devious Mrs Cheveley threatens to wreck his reputation with political scandal and blackmail. Don't miss this bold new adaptation of Wilde's outrageously funny and clever play by the Lyric's Associate Director Nicholai La Barrie.

Perfect for children aged three and upwards, this family friendly stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's beloved children's book takes you deep into the jungle, where the greedy and vicious Enormous Crocodile is on the hunt for children to eat. Only the clever, brave animals of the jungle can stop him through teamwork and courage. Filled with catchy songs and jaw-dropping puppetry, this is the perfect summer experience for the whole family to enjoy.

If 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.

Rebecca Lucy Taylor stars in this revival of David Hare's defiant, powerful play about rock 'n' roll and counterculture in the 1970s as a struggling band fights to preserve their fame and reputation. Taylor plays the washed-up and disillusioned rock star Maggie Frisby in a performance that will enchant and ensnare audiences in this poignant, stirring story about love for music and the perils of fame.

Choreographer 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.

This bold new musical is based on the true story of Malawian inventor William Kamkwamba, who built a windmill in his village to combat a drought, using only library books and spare parts. Chiwetel Ejiofor, who first brought the story to life for the screen, returns as Creative Associate and Lynette Linton directs, with a book by Richy Hughes and music and lyrics by Tim Sutton. Don't miss this inspiring story about overcoming the odds to bring hope for tomorrow.

Alexander Zeldin makes his much anticipated return to London to direct his powerful, uplifting play about a grandmother forced to live in a care home after a fall, where she befriends other elderly people in the same uncertain stage of transition, and learns to appreciate life’s unexpected joys.

Rajiv Joseph (Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo, Guards at the Taj) brings his signature wit and absurdist comedy to this darkly funny play about the events leading up to World War I. three unlikely assassins are charged with murdering Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and cementing their place in history, in this disarmingly comedic story about the unlikely heroes and villains in history.

Written by Bush Writers' Group alum Kit Withington (As We Face The Sun) and directed by Bush Theatre Associate Director Katie Greenall, Heart Wall is the story of a family falling apart in their grief, told through the perspective of a daughter trying desperately to move on, even as hidden secrets come to the surface. Don't miss this heartrending and clever exploration of grief and family.

Family, legacy, and growing pains collide in this painful but funny play by Ben Ockrent and directed by Michael Longhurst, where four siblings gather at the home of their late mother to divide up her possessions, and instead stumble on a shocking secret.this raw, powerful play interrogates legacies and complicated relationships in a masterful feat of storytelling that you won't want to miss.