West End Favourites
What's hot 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 most popular 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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Sunset Boulevard
Savoy Theatre
4.7/5 - based on 89 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 89 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Saturday, 6 January 2024
- Running time: 2h 30m (incl. interval)
- Starring: Nicole Scherzinger
- Playing at: Savoy Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 6 January 2024
Potted Panto
Wilton's Music Hall
4.4/5 - based on 14 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.4 14 reviews Tickets from £10.00Seven classic pantomimes in 70 hilarious minutes! The Olivier Award nominated festive celebration Potted Panto is back for four weeks only.
- Booking until: Saturday, 30 December 2023
- Running time: 70 minutes
- Playing at: Wilton's Music Hall
- Booking until: Saturday, 30 December 2023
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7/5 - based on 5531 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 5531 reviews Tickets from £30.00- Booking until: Sunday, 15 December 2024
- Playing at: Apollo Victoria Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 December 2024
Cinderella (Lyric Hammersmith)
Lyric Hammersmith
4.7/5 - based on 43 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 43 reviews Tickets from £18.00- Booking until: Saturday, 6 January 2024
- Running time: 2 hours (including interval)
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Saturday, 6 January 2024
La Clique
Spiegeltent in Leicester Square
4.5/5 - based on 21 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.5 21 reviews Tickets from £27.00- Booking until: Saturday, 6 January 2024
- Running time: 1h 30m (including interval)
- Playing at: Spiegeltent in Leicester Square
- Booking until: Saturday, 6 January 2024
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7/5 - based on 1097 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 1097 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Sunday, 15 December 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 December 2024
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- Opens: Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Booking until: Saturday, 8 June 2024 - Starring: Brian Cox
- Playing at: Wyndham's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 8 June 2024
The Snowman
Peacock Theatre
4.7/5 - based on 28 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 28 reviews Tickets from £20.00- Booking until: Saturday, 30 December 2023
- Running time: 1hr 50m (incl. 1 interval)
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 30 December 2023
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9/5 - based on 2281 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 2281 reviews Tickets from £20.00Les 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, 28 September 2024
- Running time: 2h 50m (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Sondheim Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 September 2024
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.8/5 - based on 90 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 90 reviews Tickets from £71.00- Booking until: Saturday, 28 September 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes (incl. interval)
- Starring: Mason Alexander Park, Maude Apatow
- Playing at: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 September 2024
Sister Act
Dominion Theatre
4.6/5 - based on 19 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.6 19 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Opens: Friday, 15 March 2024
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 1051 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.5 1051 reviews Tickets from £20.00- Booking until: Saturday, 14 September 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes including a 20 minute interval
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 September 2024
Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 3560 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 3560 reviews Tickets from £27.00- Booking until: Saturday, 28 September 2024
- Playing at: His Majesty's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 September 2024
Noises Off
Theatre Royal Haymarket
4.6/5 - based on 47 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.6 47 reviews Tickets from £15.00Theatre Royal Bath Productions has been celebrating the 40th birthday of one of the nation’s best-loved comedy plays, Noises Off, the multi-award-winning farce by Michael Frayn. It’s a perfectly hilarious comedy dating back to 1982, inspired by the backstage goings-on the playwright observed at a real-life production. National Treasure Felicity Kendal stars and the play is directed by Lindsay Posner. Having opened in Bath to great acclaim then wowed audiences at theatres across the UK, now it’s due in the West End for a triumphant London season.
- Booking until: Saturday, 16 December 2023
- Running time: 2h 20m (incl. interval)
- Starring: Felicity Kendal
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Booking until: Saturday, 16 December 2023
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 6274 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 6274 reviews Tickets from £45.00The 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: Sunday, 2 June 2024
- Running time: 2h 30m (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Lyceum Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 2 June 2024
Shen Yun
Eventim Apollo
3.6/5 - based on 40 reviews - (Read reviews) 3.6 40 reviews Tickets from £80.50- Opens: Friday, 26 January 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 4 February 2024
- Playing at: Eventim Apollo
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 February 2024
Crazy For You
Gillian Lynne Theatre
4.9/5 - based on 170 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 170 reviews Tickets from £15.00Dance across to the Gillian Lynne Theatre for an unmissable revival of Crazy For You. Starring the Olivier-nominated Charlie Stemp, Drama Desk Award winner Tom Edden and star of Wicked, Carly Anderson. A huge hit with critics and audiences, don't miss this "Spine-tingling musical" (The Guardian).
- Booking until: Friday, 12 January 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 45 min (incl. interval)
- Starring: Charlie Stemp
- Playing at: Gillian Lynne Theatre
- Booking until: Friday, 12 January 2024
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 4347 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 4347 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
The Book of Mormon
Prince of Wales Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 5038 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 5038 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Saturday, 23 March 2024
- Running time: 2h 30m (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Prince of Wales Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 23 March 2024
The Nutcracker - English National Ballet
London Coliseum
4.5/5 - based on 70 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.5 70 reviews Tickets from £32.00- Opens: Thursday, 14 December 2023
Booking until: Sunday, 7 January 2024 - Running time: 2 hours (incl. interval)
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 January 2024
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7/5 - based on 1833 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 1833 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Sunday, 3 November 2024
- Running time: 2 hours (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Duchess Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 3 November 2024
Jersey Boys
Trafalgar Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 1875 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 1875 reviews Tickets from £25.00The beloved Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning smash hit musical Jersey Boys is performing at the recently multi-million pound reinstated Trafalgar Theatre. Audiences can't get enough of this jukebox musical based on the story of the Four Seasons, jam-packed with all of the songs you need for a great night out at the theatre!
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 January 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Playing at: Trafalgar Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 January 2024
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
President Hotel
4.7/5 - based on 394 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 394 reviews Tickets from £59.00- Booking until: Sunday, 28 April 2024
- Running time: 2 Hours
- Playing at: President Hotel
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 April 2024
Elf the Musical
Dominion Theatre
4.6/5 - based on 200 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.6 200 reviews Tickets from £27.50- Booking until: Saturday, 6 January 2024
- Playing at: Dominion Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 6 January 2024
Guys and Dolls
The Bridge Theatre
4.7/5 - based on 58 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 58 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 27 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.6 27 reviews Tickets from £36.00- Booking until: Sunday, 29 September 2024
- Playing at: Palace Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 September 2024
Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Lyric Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 51 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 51 reviews Tickets from £18.00Mischief, creators of the multi award-winning sell-out success The Play That Goes Wrong, The Comedy About A Bank Robbery and the BBC TV series The Goes Wrong Show, return to the West End with their riotous spin on a timeless classic, the smash hit comedy Peter Pan Goes Wrong.
- Booking until: Sunday, 14 January 2024
- Running time: 2 hours including 1 interval
- Playing at: Lyric Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 14 January 2024
The King and I
Dominion Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 39 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 39 reviews Tickets from £25.00- Opens: Saturday, 20 January 2024
Booking until: Saturday, 2 March 2024 - Starring: Helen George
- Playing at: Dominion Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 March 2024
Hamilton
Victoria Palace
4.7/5 - based on 513 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 513 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, 28 September 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes (inc. Interval)
- Playing at: Victoria Palace
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 September 2024
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Aldwych Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 1943 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 1943 reviews Tickets from £20.00- Booking until: Saturday, 14 September 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Playing at: Aldwych Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 September 2024
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
London Palladium
4.5/5 - based on 12 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.5 12 reviews Tickets from £33.00- Opens: Thursday, 15 February 2024
Booking until: Thursday, 15 February 2024
- Playing at: London Palladium
- Booking until: Thursday, 15 February 2024
Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie
London County Hall
4.7/5 - based on 186 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 186 reviews Tickets from £18.00- Booking until: Sunday, 29 September 2024
- Running time: 2hrs 20min (incl. interval)
- Playing at: London County Hall
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 September 2024
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Peacock Theatre
4.7/5 - based on 213 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.7 213 reviews Tickets from £28.00- Opens: Friday, 9 February 2024
Booking until: Saturday, 23 March 2024 - Running time: 2h 40m (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 23 March 2024
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.8/5 - based on 218 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 218 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 592 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.8 592 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, 21 July 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 40 minutes (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Adelphi Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 21 July 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
Frozen the Musical
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
4.9/5 - based on 1171 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 1171 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, 2 June 2024
- Running time: 2 hours and 15 minutes (incl. interval)
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
- Booking until: Sunday, 2 June 2024
Magic Mike Live!
London Hippodrome
4.9/5 - based on 27 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 27 reviews Tickets from £39.00Conceived 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 728 reviews - (Read reviews) 4.9 728 reviews Tickets from £30.00- Booking until: Saturday, 13 April 2024
- Running time: 2 hours 45 minutes (incl. interval)
- Starring: Jamie Muscato, Melissa James
- Playing at: Piccadilly Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 13 April 2024
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