Best West End Shows
What are the best shows in London's theatreland? There's so much to choose from: musicals, plays, opera, dance, comedy, classical concerts, children's favourites and more. To help you choose, we've put together a collection of the best West End shows. See below for the longest running shows that pull in packed houses every night, international audiences, superb reviews and an enduring appeal across the generations. We've also included a selection of the latest and newest smash hits that are currently creating a storm in the theatre world. If you want to find out about the best West End Shows in London, here they are.
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The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Theatre Royal Haymarket
4.6/5 - based on 34 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.6 34 reviews Tickets from £12.00Based on Britain’s best-loved picture book by Judith Kerr, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to the West End for Summer 2024.
- Opens: Monday, 8 July 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 1 September 2024 - Running time: 55m (no interval)
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 September 2024
Twelfth Night
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
5/5 - based on 29 reviews - (Read reviews) 5 29 reviews Tickets from £18.00- Opens: Friday, 3 May 2024
Booking until: Monday, 8 July 2024
- Playing at: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 8 July 2024
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7/5 - based on 5617 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 5617 reviews Tickets from £30.00- Booking until: Sunday, 1 June 2025
- Running time: 2h 45m (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Apollo Victoria Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 June 2025
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7/5 - based on 1123 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 1123 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Sunday,25 May 2025
- Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday,25 May 2025
Long Day's Journey Into Night
Wyndham's Theatre
4.5/5 - based on 16 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.5 16 reviews Tickets from £26.00- Booking until: Saturday, 8 June 2024
- Starring: Brian Cox
- Playing at: Wyndham's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 8 June 2024
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9/5 - based on 2393 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 2393 reviews Tickets from £30.00Les Miserables has been attracting audiences from across the world to the West End for over three decades now. The sheer drama and romance of this story aligned with the incredible sets have made this musical an ultimate must-see on your plans when you visit London. The French revolution provides a dramatic backdrop for this superb show, which has woven itself indelibly into our consciousness.
- Booking until: Saturday,29 March 2025
- Running time: 2h 50m (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Sondheim Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday,29 March 2025
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.8/5 - based on 97 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 97 reviews Tickets from £36.00- Booking until: Sunday, 2 February 2025
- Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
- Booking until: Sunday, 2 February 2025
Sister Act
Dominion Theatre
4.5/5 - based on 31 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.5 31 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Saturday,31 August 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes (incl. interval)
- Starring: Alexandra Burke, Beverley Knight
- Playing at: Dominion Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday,31 August 2024
Shrek The Musical
Eventim Apollo
4.5/5 - based on 134 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.5 134 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Opens: Friday,19 July 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
- Playing at: Eventim Apollo
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5/5 - based on 1079 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.5 1079 reviews Tickets from £30.00- Booking until: Saturday, 1 March 2025
- Running time: 2h 20m (Incl. a 20 minute interval)
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 March 2025
Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 3629 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 3629 reviews Tickets from £30.00- Booking until: Saturday,29 March 2025
- Playing at: His Majesty's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday,29 March 2025
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 6436 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 6436 reviews Tickets from £35.00The multi-award winning musical, The Lion King, continues to wow audiences night after night with amazing puppets and stage sets, a heart-warming storyline, incredible choreography and a musical score that hits the mark every time.
- Booking until: Saturday,19 October 2024
- Running time: 2h 30m (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Lyceum Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday,19 October 2024
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 4501 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 4501 reviews Tickets from £14.75- Booking until: Saturday,28 September 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 35 mins (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Novello Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday,28 September 2024
Kiss Me Kate
Barbican Theatre
5/5 - based on 6 reviews - (Read reviews) 5 6 reviews Tickets from £35.00- Opens: Tuesday, 4 June 2024
Booking until: Saturday,14 September 2024 - Running time: 2h 40min (inc. interval)
- Starring: Adrian Dunbar, Stephanie J. Block
- Playing at: Barbican Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday,14 September 2024
A Chorus Line
Sadlers Wells
3.8/5 - based on 39 reviews - (Read reviews) 3.8 39 reviews Tickets from £18.00- Opens: Wednesday,31 July 2024
Booking until: Sunday,25 August 2024 - Running time: 90m (no interval)
- Playing at: Sadlers Wells
- Booking until: Sunday,25 August 2024
The Book of Mormon
Prince of Wales Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 5131 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 5131 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Saturday,13 July 2024
- Running time: 2h 30m (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Prince of Wales Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday,13 July 2024
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7/5 - based on 1888 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 1888 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Sunday, 4 May 2025
- Running time: 2 hours (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Duchess Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 May 2025
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
President Hotel
4.7/5 - based on 409 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 409 reviews Tickets from £74.00- Booking until: Sunday,22 December 2024
- Running time: 2 Hours
- Playing at: President Hotel
- Booking until: Sunday,22 December 2024
Guys and Dolls
The Bridge Theatre
4.7/5 - based on 77 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 77 reviews Tickets from £23.00- Booking until: Saturday,31 August 2024
- Running time: 2 hrs 50 mins (incl. interval)
- Playing at: The Bridge Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday,31 August 2024
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Palace Theatre
4.6/5 - based on 36 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.6 36 reviews Tickets from £36.00- Booking until: Sunday, 2 March 2025
- Playing at: Palace Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 2 March 2025
People, Places and Things
Trafalgar Theatre
4.6/5 - based on 18 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.6 18 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Opens: Friday, 3 May 2024
Booking until: Saturday,10 August 2024 - Running time: 2hr 20min (incl. interval)
- Starring: Denise Gough
- Playing at: Trafalgar Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday,10 August 2024
Hamilton
Victoria Palace
4.7/5 - based on 584 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 584 reviews Tickets from £24.00The award-winning and record-breaking Hamilton is delighting audiences at the Victoria Palace Theatre. This is a hugely popular musical based on America's founding father Alexander Hamilton's life with a book, music, and lyrics written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
- Booking until: Saturday,29 March 2025
- Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes (inc. Interval)
- Playing at: Victoria Palace
- Booking until: Saturday,29 March 2025
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Aldwych Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 2236 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 2236 reviews Tickets from £12.00- Booking until: Saturday,31 May 2025
- Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Playing at: Aldwych Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday,31 May 2025
Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie
London County Hall
4.7/5 - based on 195 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 195 reviews Tickets from £18.00- Booking until: Sunday,30 March 2025
- Running time: 2hrs 20min (incl. interval)
- Playing at: London County Hall
- Booking until: Sunday,30 March 2025
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Peacock Theatre
4.7/5 - based on 231 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 231 reviews Tickets from £20.00- Booking until: Saturday,23 March 2024
- Running time: 2h 40m (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday,23 March 2024
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Vaudeville Theatre
4.9/5 - based on 230 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 230 reviews Tickets from £38.00- Booking until: Sunday, 3 November 2024
- Running time: 1hr 20mins
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 November 2024
Back to The Future the Musical
Adelphi Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 751 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 751 reviews Tickets from £23.00BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL - the "Whacking great hit of spectacle, entertainment and nostalgia" (The Mail on Sunday) is playing in the West End. The award-winning musical, based on the 1985 blockbuster film and pop culture phenomenon has been adapted for the staged by the movie's creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis.
- Booking until: Sunday,22 December 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Adelphi Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday,22 December 2024
Only Fools and Horses the Musical
Eventim Apollo
4.7/5 - based on 370 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 370 reviews Tickets from £54.00- Opens: Tuesday,17 December 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025 - Starring: Paul Whitehouse, Ryan Hutton, Tom Bennett
- Playing at: Eventim Apollo
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Fiddler on the Roof
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
4.7/5 - based on 128 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 128 reviews Tickets from £18.00- Opens: Saturday,27 July 2024
Booking until: Saturday,21 September 2024
- Playing at: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday,21 September 2024
Frozen the Musical
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
4.9/5 - based on 1287 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 1287 reviews Tickets from £35.00Disney's animated movie Frozen has been brought to life in a spectacular musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Opening in September 2021, the stage show is just as popular as the film earning it many awards. The musical version of this movie is an unforgettable experience for all of the family to enjoy.
- Booking until: Sunday, 8 September 2024
- Running time: 2 hours and 15 minutes (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
- Booking until: Sunday, 8 September 2024
Magic Mike Live!
London Hippodrome
4.9/5 - based on 27 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 27 reviews Tickets from £46.00Conceived and directed by Channing Tatum, MAGIC MIKE LIVE is an unforgettably fun night of sizzling, 360-degree entertainment based on the hit movies.
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
- Running time: 1hr 30mins (no interval)
- Playing at: London Hippodrome
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Piccadilly Theatre
4.9/5 - based on 858 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 858 reviews Tickets from £30.00- Booking until: Saturday, 7 September 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Piccadilly Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 September 2024
Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical
Shaftesbury Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 152 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 152 reviews Tickets from £27.00- Booking until: Sunday,16 February 2025
- Running time: Approx. 2 hours 30 minutes
- Playing at: Shaftesbury Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday,16 February 2025
Choir of Man
Arts Theatre
5/5 - based on 157 reviews - (Read reviews) 5 157 reviews Tickets from £30.00- Booking until: Sunday,29 September 2024
- Running time: 90 minutes (no. Interval)
- Playing at: Arts Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday,29 September 2024
ABBA Voyage
Abba Arena
4.9/5 - based on 314 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 314 reviews Tickets from £66.00- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
- Running time: Approx 1hr 40 minutes (no interval)
- Playing at: Abba Arena
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
My Neighbour Totoro
Barbican Theatre
4.9/5 - based on 21 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 21 reviews Tickets from £174.00- Booking until: Saturday,23 March 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes (inc. interval)
- Playing at: Barbican Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday,23 March 2024
MJ the Musical
Prince Edward Theatre
4.9/5 - based on 17 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 17 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Saturday, 7 December 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Playing at: Prince Edward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 December 2024
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Phoenix Theatre
4.9/5 - based on 19 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 19 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Sunday,15 December 2024
- Running time: 3 hours (inc. interval)
- Playing at: Phoenix Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday,15 December 2024
The Motive and The Cue
Noel Coward Theatre
4.9/5 - based on 13 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 13 reviews Tickets from £137.00The Motive and The Cue – Fresh from the pen of Jack Thorne
The Motive and The Cue theatre tickets take you to an extraordinary new play by Jack Thorne, billed as a love letter to theatre. This co-production with Neal Street Productions sees Sam Mendes directing a ‘startling’ new piece about the making of Burton and Gielgud’s famous production of Hamlet. The big question is this: why would the world’s most famous movie star decide to act in a play everyone already knows? And what attracts audiences back to the same plays, time and time again?
- Booking until: Saturday,23 March 2024
- Running time: 2h 40m (incl. interval)
- Starring: Johnny Flynn, Mark Gatiss
- Playing at: Noel Coward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday,23 March 2024
Bronco Billy
Charing Cross Theatre
4.9/5 - based on 7 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 7 reviews Tickets from £15.50Bronco Billy – A stage version of the 1980 movie
Bronco Billy is inspired by the excellent Warner Bros. motion picture written by Dennis Hackin and starring Clint Eastwood, on stage thanks to a special arrangement with Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures. It’s also an award-winner of a new Wild West show, a wonderfully lively comedy with the big West End favourite Emily Benjamin playing Antoinette. Bronco Billy The Musical is due at the West End’s Charing Cross Theatre from 23rd January to 7th April 2024, so don’t miss it.
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 April 2024
- Running time: TBC
- Playing at: Charing Cross Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 April 2024
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