Looking for the perfect way to treat your Dad this Father's Day? From West End favourites to hidden gems, we've put together the must-see shows that will make his day unforgettable this June.
With Father's Day approaching (15 June 2025), skip buying the socks this year and treat him to a trip to the theatre. Whatever your Dad is interested in, whether that's something serious, funny or has the feel-good factor, London has a show for that. If you're looking for a brilliant gift in the lead-up to Father's Day, tickets to the West End transfer of Stereophonic or the longest-running comedy hit The Play That Goes Wrong are highly recommended. If you're celebrating on the day itself, don't worry; there are some fantastic options available too. Discover the best shows to see this Father's Day with London Box Office.
Best London Theatre Shows as Gifts for Father's Day in London
The Fifth Step at @sohoplace
Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden star in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe hit, The Fifth Step, now playing at @sohoplace. David Ireland's play explores addiction, masculinity and faith in a funny and brutally honest way that will make a profound impact on audiences.
Stereophonic at Duke of York's Theatre
The multi-award-winning “ingeniously entertaining” (The New York Times) Broadway play, Stereophonic, has touched down in London. Already armed with a record-breaking 13 nominations in 2024, the play follows an up-and-coming rock band on the cusp of superstardom.
Fawlty Towers at Apollo Theatre
Fawlty Towers - The Play artwork.
Regarded as one of the greatest British TV sitcoms of all time, this beloved series comes to life on stage in a hilarious adaptation by John Cleese and Connie Booth, reviving the iconic characters and classic storylines that fans know and love. If you're seeking an evening filled with laugh-out-loud comedy and nostalgic charm, this stage show is not to be missed.
Fawlty Towers - The Play Tickets
The Play That Goes Wrong at Duchess Theatre
The 2024 cast of The Play That Goes Wrong. Photo by Matt Crockett.
As the West End's longest-running comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong is a certified top-tier show for Dads. With its unique and unforgettable style of comedy, discover what unfolds when an accident-prone drama society attempts to produce a 1920s murder mystery.
The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets
Theatre shows playing on Father's Day in London
Are you planning a day out in London this Father's Day? Why not make it one to remember with a trip to the theatre? Luckily for you, the West End offers a fantastic selection of shows that hold Sunday performances. Just For One Day: The Live Aid Musical and The Choir of Man are perfect if you are on the lookout for something with the feel-good factor. If your dad enjoys a suspenseful drama that will stay with them long after the curtain falls, Stranger Things: The First Shadow and The Mousetrap are huge favourites with theatregoers.
Is your Dad a fan of comedy? The Book of Mormon and The Comedy about Spies are among the most hilarious productions that London has to offer. And if you're taking the kids on your Father's Day trip to the theatre, Back to the Future: The Musical and Disney's The Lion King are perfect and suitable for audiences of all ages.
Whatever you decide to do this Father's Day, make it a memorable one. If you're looking for more theatre inspiration, don't forget our guide to the Best New Shows in London, which keeps you up to date with the latest additions to the theatre scene.
