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London Theatre Shows

The London theatre scene is a jewel in the cultural crown of the UK, from world famous musicals to critically-acclaimed plays. London's West End is one of the top global tourist attractions for its wealth of varied stage shows playing across 57 theatres.

Browse our complete list of the top London theatre tickets based on popularity with our customers. Whether you want to buy tickets to see popular shows for yourself, or you're looking for the perfect gift, you will find the right London theatre tickets for you. If you want to introduce your little ones to the world of live performance, check out our London Kid's Theatre page.

The Lion King

The Lion King

Disney’s spectacular musical features stunning puppetry and an unforgettable score by Elton John. Best for age 6+.

Wicked

Wicked

Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz, with spellbinding songs, a powerful story and incredible visual spectacles. Best for age 7+.

Hamilton

Hamilton

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hugely popular musical Hamilton follows the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of America.

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Discover the life and career of a global superstar in this electrifying show, featuring hits "Proud Mary" and "River Deep Mountain High".

Frozen the Musical

Frozen the Musical

Experience Disney's modern classic on stage in this spectacular musical, featuring hit song “Let It Go”. Best for age 6+.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Enter a world of excess and faded glamour at this extravagant jukebox musical, based on Baz Luhrmann’s film.

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

Dance the night away to ABBA’s greatest hits at the hilarious West End musical that inspired the film.

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sensational musical has been enchanting audiences since 1986 with its haunting tale of love and obsession.

Frank and Percy

Frank and Percy

Ian McKellen and Roger Allam star in this witty and charming two-hander about connection, friendship and taking chances.

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends

Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends

Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga and an all-star musical theatre cast lead a West End tribute concert in memory of Stephen Sondheim.

Back to the Future the Musical

Back to the Future the Musical

Great Scott! The legendary time-traveling comedy is back in this incredible musical adaptation that will delight the entire family.

Matilda the Musical

Matilda the Musical

Tim Minchin's mischievous musical adaptation is a hilarious, heart-warming modern classic for the whole family. Best for age 6+.

Grease

Grease

The electrifyin’ musical is back in London, ready to woo audiences with hit songs “Greased Lightning”, “Summer Loving” and more.

Mrs. Doubtfire

Mrs. Doubtfire

She’s in the West End, dearies! The classic Robin Williams film is now a hilarious, heart-warming musical comedy.

Guys and Dolls

Guys and Dolls

The Bridge Theatre transforms into the streets of New York and clubs of Havana in a new, immersive production of the classic musical comedy.

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

From the creators of South Park this outrageous, multi-award winning musical tells the hilarious story of two naïve Mormon missionaries.

Dear England

Dear England

Joseph Fiennes stars as England men’s manager Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s smash-hit play, direct from the National Theatre.

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

Soar over the Land of Snow with Tchaikovsky's exquisite ballet, now a Christmas tradition for London theatregoers. Best for age 5+.

Cabaret

Cabaret

A daring revival of the hit musical welcomes audiences to 1930s Berlin, via the immersive Kit Kat Club.

The Snowman

The Snowman

Fly across a winter wonderland and see a Christmas classic! Now in its 26th year, The Snowman is as magical as ever. Suitable for all ages.

Hamnet

Hamnet

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s dazzling play, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel, transfers for a limited season.

Sunset Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard

Nicole Scherzinger stars as faded film star Norma in an exciting revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, directed by Jamie Lloyd.

Jersey Boys

Jersey Boys

Oh, what a night! This toe-tapping jukebox musical fills London with the sounds of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

The King and I

The King and I

Helen George stars in the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical, back in London for a limited season.

Elf! the Musical

Elf! the Musical

Santa’s most enthusiastic helper is back on stage! The festive favourite musical returns for a strictly limited season this winter.

The Gruffalo's Child

The Gruffalo's Child

Join the Gruffalo’s daughter on an adventure in this playful stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s picture book! Best for age 3+

Crazy For You

Crazy For You

Charlie Stemp stars as banker with a dream Bobby in Susan Stroman’s 30th anniversary production of the irrepressible Gershwin musical.

My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro

The Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s beloved film returns to London for a limited season. Best for age 6+.

Witness for the Prosecution

Witness for the Prosecution

The landmark production of Agatha Christie's courtroom thriller is set inside the magnificent council chamber of London County Hall.

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

Matt Smith stars in Thomas Ostermeier’s iconoclastic version of Ibsen’s classic play about a community that rejects inconvenient truths.

The Unfriend

The Unfriend

Lee Mack stars in the acclaimed dark comedy of manners about a couple who spot trouble when a potential murderer comes to stay!

Message in a Bottle

Message in a Bottle

Kate Prince’s acclaimed dance-theatre production, inspired by and featuring music by Sting, returns to London.

The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie’s classic whodunnit is the world's longest running show. Can you keep the secret?

A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story

A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story

Mark Gatiss’ atmospheric retelling of Charles Dickens’ ghost story is the perfect match for Ally Pally’s beautiful Victorian theatre.

Noises Off

Noises Off

Felicity Kendal stars in this brilliantly funny production of Michael Frayn’s backstage farce, promising the biggest laughs in London!

Edward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhands

Matthew Bourne and New Adventures' enchanting dance production of the Tim Burton film returns to London for the first time since 2014.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

The National Theatre’s five-star show brings Neil Gaiman’s fantasy adventure to life, blending incredible storytelling and stagecraft.

The Choir of Man

The Choir of Man

Experience the ultimate pub lock-in in London, thanks to nine normal guys with incredible voices - and a real bar on stage!

Private Lives

Private Lives

Nigel Havers & Patricia Hodge star in Noel Coward’s comedy of manners, back in London for the 50th anniversary of the playwright's death.

The Play That Goes Wrong

The Play That Goes Wrong

Mischief Theatre’s hilarious comedy of errors will leave you in stitches, as an am-dram group's latest murder mystery goes awry.

Lyonesse

Lyonesse

Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James star in this dark and intriguing new play about a reclusive actress who is ready to stage her comeback.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

The Cornley Drama Society are off to Neverland for Christmas, in this hilarious comedy from the team behind The Play That Goes Wrong.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Discover the thrilling origins of the Upside Down in this incredible new prequel to the Netflix series, co-created by the Duffer Brothers.

The Empress

The Empress

Award-winning playwright Tanika Gupta unveils the rich history of British Asians with a sweeping play set during Queen Victoria’s reign.

Six the Musical

Six the Musical

Henry VIII’s embattled ex-wives reign over the West End with their fist-pumping histo-remix.

Frequently Asked Questions

The second half of 2023 into 2024 is an exciting time in Theatreland. Prestige, star-driven plays in London such as Lyonesse with Lily James and Kristin Scott Thomas offer poignant and stimulating evenings out while staple, crowd-pleasing West End musicals such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables and Wicked continue to delight huge audiences.

This year has also seen the long-awaited return of classic musicals such as Sunset Boulevard, Crazy For You and Guys & Dolls and revivals of comedies including Private Lives and Noises Off.
Most West End shows start at 7.30pm for their evening performances, while 2.30pm or 3pm are standard for London matinee shows. There are some exceptions to this, such as Matilda and Frozen, which start evening performances at 7pm. Shows aimed specifically at young children may adhere to even earlier showtimes. Always check showtimes thoroughly when booking London theatre tickets and planning your visit.
The West End is located in the Western region of Central London; West of the City of London and East of Mayfair. Many West End theatres can be found along major thoroughfares such as the Strand, Shaftesbury Avenue and Charing Cross Road. Popular tourist areas such as Leicester Square and Covent Garden are part of the West End. Tube stations that are well located for West End theatres include Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square and Covent Garden.
The theatre district is located in Central London, but just to the West of what is known as 'the City of London'; the commercial district surrounding tube stations such as Bank and Monument. In the early 19th Century, areas West of Charing Cross were highly fashionable and this is when the term 'the West End' became widely used. While the urban sprawl of London now extends much farther West than the theatre district, the majority of popular theatres are located in what was traditionally the Western end of the city, before it merged with the nearby city of Westminster to become the city recognisable today.
Many popular music streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music hold a wide selection of musical soundtracks from both the West End and Broadway. Original Cast Recordings are a fantastic way to enjoy songs from your favourite musicals even long after they have closed. Using data from Spotify, we have compiled the Ultimate Musicals Playlist for you to enjoy.

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