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Best West End Shows
Experience the finest entertainment theatreland offers with these very special productions: the award-winners, the sell-outs and the Broadway transfers. Every show has a big impact, from the most popular dramas, scariest horrors and best-loved sing-along musicals to serious works so inspiring they change lives. Check these best West End shows out and make your next trip to the capital memorable.
39 Steps
Trafalgar Theatre
4.7 640 reviews 4.7 640 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Opens: Friday, 16 August 2024
Booking until: Saturday, 28 September 2024 - Running time: 1hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Trafalgar Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 September 2024
The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Theatre Royal Haymarket
4.6 35 reviews 4.6 35 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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 September 2024
- Running time: 55min. No interval.
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 September 2024
The Wizard Of Oz
Gillian Lynne Theatre
4.8 97 reviews 4.8 97 reviews Tickets from £20.00- Opens: Thursday, 15 August 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 8 September 2024 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval
- Playing at: Gillian Lynne Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 8 September 2024
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.5 6 reviews 4.5 6 reviews Tickets from £22.00If 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.
- Booking until: Monday, 19 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr. Inc. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 19 May 2025
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7 5696 reviews 4.7 5696 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, 1 June 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Victoria Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 June 2025
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7 1157 reviews 4.7 1157 reviews Tickets from £24.00Matilda 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, 25 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 25 May 2025
Slava's Snowshow
Harold Pinter Theatre
4.1 10 reviews 4.1 10 reviewsThe awe-inspiring, Olivier and Tony Award-winning family extravaganza, Slava's SnowShow heads into the West End following a seven-year hiatus across the festive season. Vyacheslav Ivanovich ‘Slava’ Polunin’s clowning masterpiece delivers an unforgettable spectacle.
- Opens: Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 12 January 2025
- Playing at: Harold Pinter Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 12 January 2025
Hello, Dolly!
London Palladium
5 44 reviews 5 44 reviews Tickets from £18.00- Booking until: Saturday, 14 September 2024
- Running time: 2hr 25min. Incl. 20min interval.
- Starring: Imelda Staunton
- Playing at: London Palladium
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 September 2024
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9 2523 reviews 4.9 2523 reviews Tickets from £30.00Les 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, 29 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Sondheim Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.8 115 reviews 4.8 115 reviews Tickets from £48.00- Booking until: Saturday, 31 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 May 2025
Sister Act
Dominion Theatre
4.7 262 reviews 4.7 262 reviews Tickets from £25.00Sister Act The Musical arrives back in the West End and this time - packed with a stellar cast including Beverley Knight and Alexandra Burke. Based on the hit 1992 comedy film of the same name that starred Whoopi Goldberg, this musical doesn't forget infectious music and a heartwarming story.
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 August 2024
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Alexandra Burke, Beverley Knight
- Playing at: Dominion Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 August 2024
Shrek The Musical
Eventim Apollo
4.5 137 reviews 4.5 137 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Eventim Apollo
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5 1111 reviews 4.5 1111 reviews Tickets from £30.00- Booking until: Saturday, 1 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 20min interval.
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 March 2025
A View from The Bridge
Theatre Royal Haymarket
4.8 23 reviews 4.8 23 reviews Tickets from £20.00- Booking until: Saturday, 3 August 2024
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Callum Scott Howells, Kate Fleetwood, Dominic West
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 August 2024
Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre
4.8 3717 reviews 4.8 3717 reviews Tickets from £30.00The 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, 29 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 20min interval.
- Playing at: His Majesty's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
4.8 6665 reviews 4.8 6665 reviews Tickets from £45.00Disney'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, 30 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyceum Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 March 2025
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
4.8 4658 reviews 4.8 4658 reviews Tickets from £14.75Now celebrating its 25th year in the West End, Mamma Mia! is an irresistible 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, 29 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Novello Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
Kiss Me Kate
Barbican Theatre
4.9 36 reviews 4.9 36 reviews Tickets from £25.00- Booking until: Saturday, 14 September 2024
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Adrian Dunbar, Stephanie J. Block
- Playing at: Barbican Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 September 2024
A Chorus Line
Sadlers Wells
3.8 39 reviews 3.8 39 reviews Tickets from £18.00- Opens: Wednesday, 31 July 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 25 August 2024 - Running time: 1hr 55min. No interval.
- Playing at: Sadlers Wells
- Booking until: Sunday, 25 August 2024
The Book of Mormon
Prince of Wales Theatre
4.8 5261 reviews 4.8 5261 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Prince of Wales Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 1959 reviews 4.7 1959 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Sunday, 4 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Duchess Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 May 2025
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
President Hotel
4.7 415 reviews 4.7 415 reviews Tickets from £59.00- Booking until: Sunday, 22 December 2024
- Running time: 2hr.
- Playing at: President Hotel
- Booking until: Sunday, 22 December 2024
Guys and Dolls
The Bridge Theatre
4.8 121 reviews 4.8 121 reviews Tickets from £23.00- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: The Bridge Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Palace Theatre
4.6 46 reviews 4.6 46 reviews Tickets from £36.00- Booking until: Sunday, 6 April 2025
- Playing at: Palace Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 6 April 2025
The Rocky Horror Show
Dominion Theatre
4.8 23 reviews 4.8 23 reviews Tickets from £25.00Millions of people have been captivated by the outrageous and utterly enjoyable, The Rocky Horror Show for over 50 years! With its unforgettable characters and infectious songs, this iconic musical has garnered a devoted global following and has become a staple of modern pop culture. Now, the cult classic heads back to the West End, featuring the talented Jason Donovan as Frank-N-Furter.
- Opens: Friday, 6 September 2024
Booking until: Friday, 20 September 2024 - Starring: Jason Donovan
- Playing at: Dominion Theatre
- Booking until: Friday, 20 September 2024
People, Places and Things
Trafalgar Theatre
4.6 25 reviews 4.6 25 reviews Tickets from £42.00- Booking until: Saturday, 10 August 2024
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 intermission.
- Starring: Denise Gough
- Playing at: Trafalgar Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 August 2024
Hamilton
Victoria Palace
4.7 668 reviews 4.7 668 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: 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Victoria Palace
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Aldwych Theatre
4.8 2522 reviews 4.8 2522 reviews Tickets from £12.00- Booking until: Saturday, 31 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Aldwych Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 May 2025
Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie
London County Hall
4.7 207 reviews 4.7 207 reviews Tickets from £18.00- Booking until: Sunday, 30 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London County Hall
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 March 2025
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.8 256 reviews 4.8 256 reviews Tickets from £41.00- Booking until: Sunday, 4 May 2025
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 May 2025
Hadestown
Lyric Theatre
4.7 48 reviews 4.7 48 reviews Tickets from £24.00Back 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, 9 February 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 9 February 2025
Back to The Future the Musical
Adelphi Theatre
4.9 916 reviews 4.9 916 reviews Tickets from £23.00Love 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.
- Booking until: Sunday, 27 July 2025
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Adelphi Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 27 July 2025
Only Fools and Horses the Musical
Eventim Apollo
4.7 370 reviews 4.7 370 reviews Tickets from £54.00- Opens: Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Paul Whitehouse, Ryan Hutton, Tom Bennett
- Playing at: Eventim Apollo
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
The Lehman Trilogy
Gillian Lynne Theatre
4.7 41 reviews 4.7 41 reviews Tickets from £12.00- Opens: Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025 - Running time: 3hr 20min. Incl. 2 intervals.
- Playing at: Gillian Lynne Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Fiddler on the Roof
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
4.7 128 reviews 4.7 128 reviews Tickets from £18.00- 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 1386 reviews 4.9 1386 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: 2hr 15min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
- Booking until: Sunday, 8 September 2024
Mamma Mia! The Party
The O2
4.9 52 reviews 4.9 52 reviews Tickets from £173.00- Booking until: Sunday, 15 June 2025
- Running time: 4 hours
- Playing at: The O2
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 June 2025
Magic Mike Live!
London Hippodrome
4.9 28 reviews 4.9 28 reviews Tickets from £43.00Conceived 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, 29 June 2025
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: London Hippodrome
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 June 2025
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Piccadilly Theatre
4.9 1018 reviews 4.9 1018 reviews Tickets from £30.00Inspired 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, 14 December 2024
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Piccadilly Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 December 2024
Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical
Shaftesbury Theatre
4.8 229 reviews 4.8 229 reviews Tickets from £27.00Mrs Doubtfire delighted millions of people of every age when it was released. Now the musical adaptation celebrates the timeless themes of family, love, and self-discovery whilst also maintaining a homage to the beloved film.
- Booking until: Sunday, 16 February 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Shaftesbury Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 16 February 2025
West End theatre tickets for legendary shows
Sometimes a musical captures the world’s imagination, taking off like a rocket. Now and again a new piece of drama has an unexpected impact so powerful it shoots to the top, selling out on tour and on Broadway. Occasionally there’s a magic show so extraordinary it makes the news. This category celebrates the West End productions making the biggest waves right now.
See a musical that gives you insights into the life and times of a band you’ve adored since childhood. Treat the family to the stage version of a book millions of children around the globe have loved for decades. See a play dating back hundreds of years whose message resonates just as powerfully today. Or one that started life small then grew and grew. These shows are rated highly, often by millions of theatregoers.
Some of these productions have been running continually in London for decades. Others are international phenomena, here for a strictly limited season before taking off on tour. Either way you won’t want to miss out. These productions attract packed houses, draw people in from every corner of the UK and beyond, get the best reviews from critics and appeal to the most people. Which will you see first?
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