Best West End Shows

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 epic rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice that follows Jesus Christ in the days leading up to his crucifixion is one of the biggest cultural sensations in musical theatre. And now, for the first time since 2019, London audiences will be able to re-experience it live in the West End. Tim Sheader directs and Eurovision star Sam Ryder stars in this iconic theatrical phenomenon that blends biblical history with a modern musical, for eleven weeks only at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Les 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.

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".

This 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".

Dressed in flippers and not much else, comedic star Garry Starr pays tribute to the western literary canon by recreating and performing every Penguin Classics novel ever published. Witness classic works like Moby Dick and The Little Prince as you've never seen them before, in this one-of-a-kind, riotously funny comedy show.

This enchanting stage adaptation of the beloved picture book by Raymond Briggs comes to the London stage with the heartwarming story of the friendship between a young boy and the snowman he wishes to life. Full of valuable lessons about friendship and imagination, with unforgettable music like the beloved 'Walking in the Air', this is the perfect holiday play for children and adults alike.

From 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. 

Inspired 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.

The 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.

Lionel 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.

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.

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 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 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!

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.

Wacky 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.

Step 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.

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.

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.

Conor 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.

If 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!

Based on Wladyslaw Szpilman's internationally acclaimed memoir, which was the inspiration for Roman Polanski's Academy Award-winning 2002 film, The Pianist is a new musical that recounts Szpilman's harrowing experiences as a renowned pianist in 1930s Warsaw during the Nazi occupation. It features Szpilman's own music with new lyrics and is freshly orchestrated by Simon Lee, bringing his music and story together on the stage for the first time, in a love letter to the extraordinary power of creativity.

Step 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.

Return to the Wizarding World in this sweeping, epic sequel to the best-selling Harry Potter series crafted by J K Rowling herself, now reworked into a thrilling one-part production. Nineteen years after the defeat of Voldemort, Harry's son Albus finds himself on a new adventure, filled with twists and turns, time travel, dark magic, and all the wonder and whimsy that first made us fall in love with this beloved story.

ENO Artistic Director Annilese Miskimmon reimagines Puccini's timeless opera, exploring the art of resistance and love in the face of political censorship. In a concert hall in a European state overrun by civil war, opera singer Floria Tosca and her lover Cavaradossi are hunted by the sadistic police chief Scarpi. Experience this thrilling opera in a whole new light in this gripping new production that feels urgently relevant to the modern age, featuring some of Puccini's most iconic arias, in a story about the enduring power of love and art to defy tyranny.

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.

Seven classic pantomimes in 70 hilarious minutes! The Olivier Award nominated festive celebration Potted Panto is back for four weeks only.

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.

Celebrate 21 years of Peppa Pig with this brand new stage show packed with music, adventures, and all your children's favourite characters, as Peppa and her family prepare for the arrival of a new baby.

Matthew Warchus and Stephen Beresford bring to life the remarkable true story of a group of gay and lesbian activists who allied themselves with miners during the strikes of 1984. Fierce, funny, and moving, Pride tells the story of two threatened communities who came together during a powerful moment in British and queer history, told through a score of original songs inspired by protest anthems, pop, rock, disco and the Welsh choral tradition.

One of Britain's most beloved musicals is returning to the West End after ten years. Based on the 2000 film, Billy Elliot the Musical tells the story of a young boy in a northern mining town who dreams of being a ballet dancer. This uplifting, heartwarming story about the transformative power of art and following your dreams features a glorious soundtrack by Elton John, and the much-anticipated 2027 revival will reunite the original creative team, including director Stephen Daldry.

Faulty 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.

Based on the Disney Channel original movie that blew up into a pop culture sensation, this upbeat, joyful musical takes you back to East High School in the 2000s, where basketball hero Troy Bolton and brainy Gabriella Montez fall in love, causing their diametrically opposed social circles to come into conflict. With a talented cast and a soundtrack filled with all your favourite catchy songs from the film, this musical captures every bit of heart, humour, and high school drama that we loved in the original franchise.

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.

This 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.

The Choir of Man takes audiences through an uplifting celebration of community and friendship in just 90 minutes! If you're looking for feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment unlike anything else the West End has to offer, this is the show for you!

Step into the bustling, lively neighbourhood of Harlem, where the women of the community gather at Jaja's braiding salon 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.

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.

This grand, epic 20-piece production features classical Chinese dance, a live Eastern-and-Western orchestra, custom-made digital backdrops, and stories depicting 5,000 years of traditional Chinese culture and historical legends. Blending dance with storytelling, Shen Yun is as much a vibrant journey through China and an immersive experience as it is a dance show of epic performances. Ancient dynasties, timeless legends, and ethnic traditions come to life onstage, transporting you to a bygone era.

Based on the classic 1952 MGM musical comedy starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, the joyful, witty musical adaptation of Singin' in the Rain returns to the stage, packed with romance, high-energy choreography, and dazzling set design that will immerse you right into the glamorous world of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Set during the transition from silent film to talkies and featuring a silent film actor forced to adapt, a leading lady with a terrible voice, and a chorus girl who dreams of being a serious actress, Singin' in the Rain will have you bobbing your head along to its irresistible soundtrack.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Rikki Henry's wonderfully creative production relocates Chekhov's tragic comedy to a modern-day office setting, where the melancholy Vanya grapples with despondency and purposelessness when his brother-in-law arrives with a proposal to sell his business. After winning critical acclaim in 2023, this bold and contemporary staging returns to the stage as part of Stratford East's 2027 season with a darkly witty exploration of unrequited love and the quiet despair of everyday living.

After sold-out runs in 2025 and 2026, The Comedy About Spies is back for its first UK tour. With Mischief's trademark combination of farcical storytelling and physical comedy, this hilarious spy parody takes you on a madcap adventure through 1960s London, where spies, civilians, and a would-be James Bond actor collide during a hunt for stolen weapon plans. Get ready for rib-tickling comedy, visual gags, and rapid-fire puns that poke gleeful fun at the spy genre in this chaotic comedy about mistaken identities and double agents.