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London Shows Tonight
So you’re in town this evening, and you’re in the mood for a theatre night out. You’re wondering about shows for tonight. What does the West End have on stage right now? Take a look below to explore what to see in the West End tonight. Browse the possibilities, choose from shows, musicals, and plays. Break your heart, sing with joy, feel your spirit dance, learn something amazing, it’s all waiting for you in London’s theatreland, the place where magic happens on stage almost every day of the year. The thrills, the songs, the vivid colour, it’s all waiting for you.
Theatre Tickets for Tonight
Get last minute theatre tickets for the shows you can’t wait to see. Surprise yourself, delight friends and family, experience something unforgettable. The West End shows below still have tikets available for tonight, and when you buy from us you get the best of everything. Great service from West End theatre tickets experts you can trust. Detailed seating plans to help you pick the best seats in the house. Convenient e-tickets sent direct to you via email. And a reputation we’re proud of. What to see in London tonight? Here you go. Take your pick and enjoy the show.
The Devil Wears Prada
Dominion Theatre
4.7 950 reviews 4.7 950 reviews Tickets from £30.00Based 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!
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 September 2027
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Vanessa Williams
- Playing at: Dominion Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 September 2027
Hadestown
Lyric Theatre
4.7 295 reviews 4.7 295 reviews Tickets from £30.00Back in London five years after its sold-out run at the National Theatre, Hadestown transports audiences to a realm where love, hope, and redemption collide. The winner of 8 Tony Awards, Hadestown offers a unique fusion of ancient mythology and modern storytelling.
- Booking until: Sunday, 12 December 2027
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 12 December 2027
Hamilton
Victoria Palace
4.7 1365 reviews 4.7 1365 reviews Tickets from £73.00The 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.
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 October 2027
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Victoria Palace
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 October 2027
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
4.8 8048 reviews 4.8 8048 reviews Tickets from £43.00Disney'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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 16 May 2027
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyceum Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 16 May 2027
Sinatra the Musical
Aldwych Theatre
4.4 177 reviews 4.4 177 reviews Tickets from £48.00This brand new musical about the life and musical legacy of the legendary Frank Sinatra is coming to the Aldwych Theatre in summer 2026, written by Joe DiPietro and directed and choreographed by Kathleen Marshall. This powerful, inspiring account of Sinatra's struggles, love affairs, and rise to glory features over 20 of his most beloved hits, including "That's Life", "One For My Baby", "The Best Is Yet To Come", and "Come Fly With Me".
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 April 2027
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Starring: Joel Harper Jackson
- Playing at: Aldwych Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 April 2027
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress Museum
4.8 559 reviews 4.8 559 reviews Tickets from £59.00Loosely based on the 2017 movie everyone loves, Come Alive! - The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is a new London attraction situated in a purpose-built big top. With the finest in musical theatre and extraordinary circus skills, this is one for all the family to enjoy!
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 August 2027
- Running time: 1hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Empress Museum
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 August 2027
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.7 393 reviews 4.7 393 reviews Tickets from £67.00The immersive and electrifying West End production of Cabaret has captivated London’s theatre scene. Enter the transformed Playhouse Theatre, where you're transported directly into the vibrant and turbulent world of 1930s Berlin.
- Booking until: Saturday, 18 September 2027
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 18 September 2027
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
4.8 5457 reviews 4.8 5457 reviews Tickets from £48.00The 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".
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 October 2027
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Novello Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 October 2027
The Book of Mormon
Prince of Wales Theatre
4.8 5833 reviews 4.8 5833 reviews Tickets from £48.00The 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.
- Booking until: Saturday, 23 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Prince of Wales Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 23 January 2027
The Story
Olivier - National Theatre
4.2 15 reviews 4.2 15 reviews Tickets from £78.00Black Panther star Letitia Wright will star in the UK premiere of Tracey Scott-Wilson's The Story, a smart and slick newsroom drama about an ambitious young reporter's investigation of a murder of a white teacher in a black neighbourhood. Clint Dyer (Othello, Death of England) directs this thrilling mystery play about the elusive nature of the truth, which offers a raw look at the relationship between race and media.
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl Interval.
- Playing at: Olivier - National Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7 1583 reviews 4.7 1583 reviews Tickets from £33.00Matilda 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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 September 2027
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 September 2027
The Last Ship
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
4.7 38 reviews 4.7 38 reviews Tickets from £95.00Developed 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.
- 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
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9 3395 reviews 4.9 3395 reviews Tickets from £51.00Les Misérables has retained its crown as the longest-running musical in the West End for nearly 40 years. Over 130 million people worldwide have been captivated by this timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption. This is a must-see on your plans when you visit London.
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 October 2027
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Sondheim Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 October 2027
Oliver!
Gielgud Theatre
4.9 514 reviews 4.9 514 reviews Tickets from £36.00Lionel Bart's musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' beloved novel returns to the stage with the story of the orphaned Oliver Twist, who escapes a cruel workhouse and ends up in the seedy criminal underworld of Victorian London. Experience Dickens' incredible, moving, and hopeful story in this musical packed with lively choreography, dynamic sets, a truly talented cast, and all the songs you know and love - perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
- Booking until: Sunday, 14 March 2027
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Gielgud Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 14 March 2027
The Standard of Living
Theatre Royal Haymarket
4.4 12 reviews 4.4 12 reviews Tickets from £252.00From Olivier Award-winning playwright James Graham (Dear England) comes a fascinating new play that tells the story of British economist John Maynard Keynes, exploring revolutionary ideas as he rewrote the rules of modern economics during a time of global crisis. Don't miss this new piece of work by one of Britain's most prolific and insightful dramatists, combining history, economics, and politics with powerful storytelling.
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 December 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 December 2026
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Piccadilly Theatre
4.9 1883 reviews 4.9 1883 reviews Tickets from £48.00Inspired by the 2001 film by Baz Luhrmann that starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor; passion, romance and spectacle collide in the dazzling extravaganza, Moulin Rouge The Musical! With its electrifying performances, extravagant costumes, and memorable score, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a breathtaking celebration of love and the transformative power of art.
- Booking until: Saturday, 27 March 2027
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Piccadilly Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 27 March 2027
Titanique
Criterion Theatre
4.7 247 reviews 4.7 247 reviews Tickets from £41.00What 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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
- Running time: 2h 05min. Incl. 1 Interval
- Playing at: Criterion Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre
4.8 4372 reviews 4.8 4372 reviews Tickets from £182.00The Phantom of the Opera is a timeless tale of love, obsession, and tragedy set in the glamourous world of the Paris Opera House. With its haunting music from Andrew Lloyd Wbber, opulent sets, and gripping storyline, The Phantom of the Opera has been captivating audiences across the world for over 37 years.
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 October 2027
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 20min interval.
- Playing at: His Majesty's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 October 2027
Operation Mincemeat
Fortune Theatre
4.8 78 reviews 4.8 78 reviews Tickets from £71.00Described as Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Operation Mincemeat is the high-octane and hilarious musical comedy based on the bizarre true story of how a secret mission that involved dressing up a corpse as a marine helped the Allies win World War II. With a talented cast of only five, packed with fast-paced comedy and rapid-fire songs, this vaudevillian satire has been winning laughs all around in the UK, and now it’s back for a thrilling West End run.
- Booking until: Saturday, 20 February 2027
- Playing at: Fortune Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 20 February 2027
Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie
London County Hall
4.8 424 reviews 4.8 424 reviews Tickets from £83.00Step 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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 19 September 2027
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London County Hall
- Booking until: Sunday, 19 September 2027
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 2207 reviews 4.7 2207 reviews Tickets from £30.00The 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!
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 January 2028
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Duchess Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 January 2028
ABBA Voyage
Abba Arena
4.9 1214 reviews 4.9 1214 reviews Tickets from £55.00Step into the world of ABBA like never before with ABBA Voyage, a revolutionary blend of live performance and cutting-edge technology. Described as 'ground-breaking' by Metro, ABBA Voyage is one of the most popular immersive experiences London has to offer.
- Booking until: Monday, 28 June 2027
- Running time: 1hr 40min. No interval.
- Playing at: Abba Arena
- Booking until: Monday, 28 June 2027
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7 6132 reviews 4.7 6132 reviews Tickets from £30.00Now 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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 May 2027
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Victoria Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 May 2027
Oh, Mary!
Trafalgar Theatre
4.5 61 reviews 4.5 61 reviews Tickets from £31.00Comedy 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.
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 January 2027
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Starring: Jinkx Monsoon, Catherine Tate
- Playing at: Trafalgar Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 January 2027
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.7 533 reviews 4.7 533 reviews Tickets from £34.50SIX 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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 November 2027
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 November 2027
Beetlejuice The Musical
Prince Edward Theatre
4.7 62 reviews 4.7 62 reviews Tickets from £25.00Wacky ghosts, madcap hijinks, a haunted house - step into the musical adaptation of Tim Burton's 1988 classic, where goth girl Lydia Deetz moves with her family into a house haunted by a recently deceased couple and the terrifyingly funny poltergeist Beetlejuice, all determined to scare off the newcomers. After a wildly successful Broadway run, Beetlejuice: The Musical arrives to haunt the West End with an unforgettably charming story, eccentric characters, and an irresistible soundtrack.
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval
- Playing at: Prince Edward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 January 2027
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Phoenix Theatre
4.7 224 reviews 4.7 224 reviews Tickets from £25.00If you loved the Netflix series, Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes audiences back to Hawkins in a breathtaking stage prequel that uncovers dark secrets and untold origins. Be brought closer to the supernatural events that shaped Hawkins long before Eleven and her friends, see you in the errie world of the Upside Down!
- Booking until: Wednesday, 23 December 2026
- Running time: 3hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Phoenix Theatre
- Booking until: Wednesday, 23 December 2026
Into The Woods
Noel Coward Theatre
4.4 30 reviews 4.4 30 reviews Tickets from £30.00From award-winning director Jordan Fein comes the Olivier Award-winning revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s beloved and classic musical, in which characters from the Brothers Grimm’s unforgettable fairy tales come together in a desperate search for a happily ever after. Combining a fantastic score, memorable storytelling and endearing characters with a dark and clever twist on the fairy tales we all know and love, Into the Woods is a darkly humorous and heartfelt story that has been enchanting audiences for years.
- Booking until: Saturday, 9 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval
- Playing at: Noel Coward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 9 January 2027
Million Dollar Quartet
The Arts at Marble Arch
4.9 23 reviews 4.9 23 reviews Tickets from £15.00Step back into the 1950s with this thrilling celebration of the sound of rock 'n' roll. It's 1956, and Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley walk into a Memphis recording studio for an impromptu jam session that would shape the trajectory of rock 'n' roll music across the world. Get ready for a story of ambition, jealousy, and fame, set to a truly jaw-dropping soundtrack filled with classic rock tunes you know and love.
- Booking until: Sunday, 6 December 2026
- Running time: 2hr 5min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: The Arts at Marble Arch
- Booking until: Sunday, 6 December 2026
My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre
4.9 128 reviews 4.9 128 reviews Tickets from £30.00After 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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Gillian Lynne Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5 1296 reviews 4.5 1296 reviews Tickets from £42.00Agatha 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.
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 July 2027
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 July 2027
Thelma & Louise
Young Vic
4.8 9 reviews 4.8 9 reviews Tickets from £30.00One of the most iconic films of the nineties is coming to the stage, in a brand-new musical adaptation of Thelma & Louise, directed by Trip Cullman and starring Amy Lennox and Rachel Tucker as the unforgettable road tripping heroines who wind up on the run from the FBI after one of them kills a would-be rapist. Funny, clever, and thrilling, it offers a fresh take on a story of violence and female friendship that feels even more relevant to today's gender politics. Book now and get ready for a razor-sharp and heart-racing story that will have you on the edge of your seat throughout.
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Young Vic
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 October 2026
The Hunger Games: On Stage
Troubadour Canary Wharf
4.3 25 reviews 4.3 25 reviews Tickets from £28.00Conor McPherson adapts The Hunger Games, the thrilling saga about tyranny and revolution, based on the best-selling series by Suzanne Collins. Panem comes to life in the purpose-built, state-of-the-art Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre.
- Booking until: Sunday, 14 February 2027
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl interval.
- Playing at: Troubadour Canary Wharf
- Booking until: Sunday, 14 February 2027
The Children
Lyric Hammersmith
4.5 4 reviews 4.5 4 reviews Tickets from £15.00Lucy 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.
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No Interval.
- Starring: Meera Syal
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Avenue Q
Shaftesbury Theatre
4.8 23 reviews 4.8 23 reviews Tickets from £30.00The 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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Shaftesbury Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 January 2027
Paranormal Activity
Ambassadors Theatre
4.6 9 reviews 4.6 9 reviews Tickets from £45.00Places aren't haunted, people are. Witness the horror phenomenon based on Oren Peli's Blumhouse film franchise, now on the stage for the first time. An American couple moves into a haunted house in London, running from their past, and are tormented by terrifying supernatural entities.
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 January 2027
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Ambassadors Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 January 2027
Holy Fool
Park Theatre
5 3 reviews 5 3 reviews Tickets from £35.00Holy Fool is a tense, darkly witty exploration of the absurdity of tyranny, the bravery of resistance and the triumph of the human spirit. Witness the story of Soviet-era Russian composer and pianist Dmitri Shostakovich, one of the greatest musical figures of the 20th century, as he quietly resists the tyrannical rule of Stalin's regime through the power of his music.
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 October 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Park Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
President Hotel
4.7 462 reviews 4.7 462 reviews Tickets from £74.00Faulty Towers The Dining Experience debuted in Brisbane back in 1997 and is now a huge success across the world, including here in London. Enjoy the antics of Basil, Sybil and Manuel in a 2 hour interactive production whilst tucking into a 3-course lunch or dinner.
- Booking until: Sunday, 19 December 2027
- Running time: 2hr.
- Playing at: President Hotel
- Booking until: Sunday, 19 December 2027
Jane Eyre
Southwark Playhouse Elephant
5 5 reviews 5 5 reviews Tickets from £24.00John Caird and Paul Gordon's musical adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic gothic novel returns to the stage thirty years after it first premiered, bringing the beloved story to a new generation of audiences. In this moody, atmospheric story, the orphaned Jane takes a job at the beautiful, desolate Thornwood Hall, and finds herself tangled in the web of secrets surrounding the mysterious Edward Rochester. Get ready for a fresh, bold, and dazzling take on a timeless story of passion, love, and mystery.
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Including 1 interval.
- Playing at: Southwark Playhouse Elephant
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Much Ado About Nothing
Globe Theatre
4.9 10 reviews 4.9 10 reviews Tickets from £13.00Step into the Globe's decadent, joyful summer season with Chelsea Walker's production of Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare's wittiest comedy, in which polar opposites Benedick and Beatrice clash in a battle of the sexes while their friends attempt to matchmake them. Full of mistaken identities, witty banter, and hilarious antics, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's most popular comedies for its sharp-tongued hero and heroine, and tricksy, mischievous plot.
- Booking until: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min, Incl. 1 Interval
- Playing at: Globe Theatre
- Booking until: Tuesday, 24 November 2026
My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)
Apollo Theatre
4.9 13 reviews 4.9 13 reviews Tickets from £25.00- Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
- Running time: 1hr 5mins. No Interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 October 2026
Magic Mike Live!
London Hippodrome
4.9 41 reviews 4.9 41 reviews Tickets from £48.00This sizzling, sexy dance production inspired by the hit Magic Mike film franchise starring Channing Tatum is the perfect show for a girls' night. Step into mythical Club Domina, a purpose-built venue in London's Hippodrome Casino, where you'll experience a group of talented, attractive artists perform a thrilling variety of 360-degree dance and acrobatic feats combined with one-of-a-kind acts.
- Booking until: Sunday, 2 January 2028
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: London Hippodrome
- Booking until: Sunday, 2 January 2028
As You Like It
Globe Theatre
3.7 7 reviews 3.7 7 reviews Tickets from £7.00Step into the Globe's highly anticipated 2026 summer season with a classic Shakespearean comedy, in which young lovers Rosalind and Orlando navigate romance while hiding out in the Forest of Arden. Featuring mistaken identity, disguises, and live music, Sean Holmes and Charlie Josephine team up to bring this light-hearted and euphoric story of love, lust, and revelry to life in the gorgeous open-air Globe Theatre.
- Booking until: Wednesday, 25 November 2026
- Playing at: Globe Theatre
- Booking until: Wednesday, 25 November 2026
Darkling
Bush Theatre
2.5 2 reviews 2.5 2 reviews Tickets from £10.00Ferocious, brutal and damning, this is an epic story of a life ravaged by ecological disaster. Written by the multi-award-winning Titas Halder, it explores the fallout of the 1984 Bhopal disaster, in which a pesticide plant released toxic gas that killed thousands in the Indian city, from the perspective of a young girl and her family. Relive the horror of a dark period in Indian history from the perspective of one family in this raw, deeply human story based on shocking true events.
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Running time: 1hr. 30min. No Interval.
- Playing at: Bush Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Flamenc-Oh!
Peacock Theatre
Tickets from £15.00Get ready for world-class flamenco with a wild twist in this bold, funny, and moving dance comedy about a flamenco family where a fiercely traditional patriarch clashes with his rebellious children. It combines physical theatre with the passion and power of flamenco and blends traditional flamenco, rock, pop, hip-hop, and country in unexpected musical mashups. Whether you're a devoted flamenco fan or a newcomer, you'll fall in love with this story of family, identity, artistic freedom and generational change, told through the power of dance.
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 October 2026
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Kimberly Akimbo
Hampstead Theatre
Tickets from £54.00David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori's Tony Award-winning new and original musical tells the story of Kimberly, whose rare disease causes her to age at four times the normal rate. This funny, heartwarming story of a teenage girl who looks like a seventy-year-old woman has delighted and enchanted Broadway audiences with its unique story and unforgettable soundtrack, and now it's transferring to London. Don't miss this quirky coming of age story with a twist.
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 November 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl.1 interval.
- Playing at: Hampstead Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 November 2026
Franz & Marie
Charing Cross Theatre
Tickets from £25.00Georg Büchner's famously unfinished and timely classic German working class tragedy Woyzeck returns in this powerful, harrowing, and heartbreaking musical featuring music by Kentish underground cult band, The Singing Loins. Now updated for modern audiences, Franz & Marie uses soul-rattling Indie raw folk to explore a story of class prejudice and toxic masculinity, infused with sharp dark humour, in which traumatised soldier Franz goes to extreme lengths to protect his girlfriend Marie and their baby, while struggling with war-induced hallucinations.
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 November 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. Interval.
- Playing at: Charing Cross Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 November 2026
The Urmetazoan
Hampstead Theatre
Tickets from £16.00Smart, funny, moving, and deeply relatable, The Urmetazoan follows Alice and Abigail, two vastly different sisters who reconnect right before one of them is set to embark on a one-way trip into space. Written by the award-winning Alex Rugman, this new original play is a heartfelt exploration of the bonds of sisterhood, family, and love.
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 October 2026
- Playing at: Hampstead Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 October 2026
TRU
Menier Chocolate Factory
Tickets from £55.00Jay Presson Allen's 1989 play about the great American novelist, screenwriter, and playwright Truman Capote is coming to London, with Jesse Tyler Ferguson at the helm of this funny and heartbreaking one-man play. Get ready for an unflinching portrait of the brilliant mind behind In Cold Blood and Breakfast at Tiffany's as Capote reckons with his career in the aftermath of his scandalous unfinished memoir, with an intimate, powerful, and utterly unique theatrical experience.
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 November 2026
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Starring: Jesse Tyler Ferguson
- Playing at: Menier Chocolate Factory
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 November 2026
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This Month in the West End London Shows Tonight Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still get tickets for shows happening tonight?
Yes - tickets are available right up until the show's start time, but be aware that seating and pricing options will be far more limited the later you leave it.
How do I collect tickets for a show tonight?
You will receive your tickets via email immediately after booking, and can present these e-tickets upon arrival at the theatre.
Are there any last-minute deals or rush tickets available?
Some theatres offer cheap last-minute tickets or rush sales on their websites. But as you'd expect, these sell out very fast, so you'll need to be quick on your feet to grab them. You can also try showing up at the box office on the day of a performance, as there's sometimes a small chance that tickets will be available due to last-minute cancellations.
Can I get a refund if I can't make it to the show?
Tickets are typically non-refundable and non-exchangeable unless a show has been cancelled.
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