London Play Tickets | Plays in London

West End plays are a major part of the London theatre scene and are proving it's not just musicals that attract big crowds. A play brings you closer to the artistic history of London, dating back hundreds of years. From award-winning dramas to hilarious comedies and even lively kid's shows, tickets to a London play have a lot to offer.

If you’re looking to grab tickets for a few hours of laughter or thrills, a play can provide just that. From magical fictional stories to historical modernised plays, London theatre is a must-do when visiting the city. You can check the listings below to see which plays our customers love and book your theatre tickets to a play that will entertain and inspire you this year.

Theatregoers can find it tricky to know where to book tickets for London shows, but SeatPlan can help you out. If you want to buy your tickets, browse the listings below to find the ideal play for you and purchase your tickets online safely and securely. We recommend booking in advance to ensure the best availability and prices.

Fawlty Towers

The Apollo Theatre is under new management this year... check in if you dare because Basil Fawlty doesn't suffer fools. Comedy legend John Cleese brings a laugh-out-loud stage adaptation of his classic sitcom to London, and audiences can enjoy outrageous slapstick moments they know and love - from the Germans to Manuel's mishaps - plus a few new surprises. It's one of the best new plays in London to book for now!

Player Kings

One of the greatest actors around, Ian McKellen stars as Falstaff in an exciting new version of Henry IV. The country is divided and on the brink of war, the king is weak, and Prince Hal is frittering away his time drinking with the most boastful knight in the realm... Theatreland is the place to see some of the biggest acting names live on stage, and with McKellen delivering another performance for the books, this is one of the top London plays to buy tickets for in 2024.

The Mousetrap

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

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.

Long Day's Journey Into Night

Brian Cox returns to the West End after 10 years, in a revival of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer-winning play about a dysfunctional family.

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.

Witness for the Prosecution

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

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Succession star Sarah Snook performs every single role in an exciting multimedia production of Oscar Wilde’s classic Gothic novel.

The Hills of California

Olivier Award-winner Jez Butterworth’s (Jerusalem) new play premieres in the West End, directed by Sam Mendes.

Much Ado About Nothing

Enjoy sparring lovers and mischievous plots as Shakespeare’s timeless comedy returns to the Globe in an Elizabethan dress production.

A View From the Bridge

Dominic West (The Wire) leads an all-star cast in this gripping revival of Arthur Miller’s masterpiece of sexual desire and jealousy.

Oedipus

Lesley Manville and Mark Strong star in director Robert Icke’s radical version of the Greek tragedy, now a modern-day political thriller.

People, Places and Things

Duncan Macmillan’s intoxicating play returns to London, starring Olivier Award winner Denise Gough as an actor struggling with addiction.

Mind Mangler: Member of the Tragic Circle

The team behind The Play That Goes Wrong are back with another hilarious show full of mind-bending magic and chaos.

For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When The Hue Gets Too Heavy

Ryan Calais Cameron’s Olivier Award-nominated play about six Black men who meet in therapy returns after a sold-out 2023 run.

Red Pitch

Tyrell Williams’ hit play about teenage boys affected by gentrification opens in the West End following sold-out seasons at Bush Theatre.

Machinal

Rosie Sheehy stars as a woman pushed to the edge in this 5-star revival of Sophie Treadwell’s explosive drama, based on true events.

Slave Play

Fisayo Akinade and Kit Harington star in the West End premiere of Jeremy O. Harris’ record-breaking play about sex, race and power.

Bluets

Maggie Nelson’s touching book about grievous heartbreak and the colour blue is adapted for the stage, starring Ben Whishaw.

Boys from the Blackstuff

Alan Bleasdale’s hit drama is adapted into a powerful play by James Graham. In London following a sold-out world premiere in Liverpool.

Twelfth Night

Shakespeare’s romantic comedy shines with mistaken identity, nostalgia and party spirit in this new staging at the Open Air Theatre.

The Secret Garden

Discover Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic in a new adaptation, performed amidst the burgeoning nature of Regent’s Park.

Minority Report

Race through the streets of futuristic London as Phillip K Dick’s sci-fi story is adapted for the stage by the team behind Life of Pi.

Antony and Cleopatra

Shakespeare’s tragedy returns to the Globe for the first time in 10 years. A stunning new production with Spoken English and BSL.

Harry Clarke

Emmy Award winner Billy Crudup stars in a wickedly funny thriller about a charismatic conman, playing 19 roles in 80 riveting minutes.

A Raisin in the Sun

Lorraine Hansberry’s groundbreaking family drama, set in Chicago’s South Side, is back in London, directed by Tinuke Craig.

Princess Essex

The Globe welcomes an Edwardian beauty pageant in Anne Odeke’s new play about a trailblazing woman who shook up the competition.

The Comedy of Errors

Long-lost siblings, mistaken identity and incredible plot twists abound as Sean Holmes’ exuberant production returns by popular demand.

Dr. Strangelove

Steve Coogan stars in the world premiere stage adaptation of Kubrick’s Cold War satire, adapted by Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It).

The Glass Menagerie

Tennesse Williams’ devastating memory play is as compelling as ever in Atri Banergee’s production, starring Geraldine Somerville.

Rough Magic

Join Shakespeare’s Weird Sisters as they cook up a magical and surprising family show, based on Macbeth. Best for age 5+.

Giant

John Lithgow stars as Roald Dahl in the world premiere of Mark Rosenblatt’s debut play, based on real events.

Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon

Bridgerton’s Charithra Chandran makes her West End debut in this darkly funny show about a teen girl’s tumultuous life.

Austentatious

The Jane Austen-inspired improv troupe pulls a fantastic new show out from under their bonnets every night, based on your suggestions.

Richard III

Globe Artistic Director Michelle Terry stars in a dynamic new production of Shakespeare’s thrilling history play.

Wedding Band

Alice Childress’ classic drama about interracial marriage in the American Deep South comes to London in a stirring new production.

The Taming of the Shrew

Step inside the Globe for Shakespeare’s witty and barbed comedy. A battle of the sexes that divides opinion - so watch for yourself!

Echo

Discover a play that pushes the boundaries of unrehearsed cold reads in this ambitious, magical and uncompromising production.

Our Country's Good

Timberlake Wertenbaker's powerful drama about British prisoners in colonial Australia returns to London, reimagined for the 21st century.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World is transformed on stage, offering fans a unique return to their favourite fantasy world. Best for age 10+.

Spirited Away

Delight in the magic of live theatre as the enchanting stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s genre-defining film transfers to the West End.

Romeo and Juliet

Spider-Man star Tom Holland joins forces with director Jamie Lloyd for an electrifying new version of Shakespeare’s tragedy.

2:22 A Ghost Story

The hit supernatural thriller is back in the West End for a sixth season of chills, thrills and things that go bump in the night.

Waiting for Godot

Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw star in a revival of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist masterpiece that tore up the theatre rulebook.

Macbeth

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo star in an electrifying version of Shakespeare’s play, which transfers to the West End for a limited season.

My Neighbour Totoro

The Olivier Award-winning adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s film is a magical West End experience. Best for age 6+.

Frequently Asked Questions

With a wide selection of plays that offer everything from classic dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies and cutting-edge new writing, you’ll be able to book tickets to one that suits you and your party. Find our listings for West End plays above and grab your tickets now!

If you’re not sure what to see this year, we have a guide to the Best Plays in London that's kept up-to-date with the team's top picks. Our in-house theatre expert team have carefully curated the list to help you find the unmissable plays that will become legacies in the West End. Browse the current and upcoming plays in London above and book your tickets today!

Theatre fans are spoilt for choice with plays heading to London this year, from television adaptations Fawlty Towers and Boys from the Blackstuff to star-studded dramas. Prepare to be thrilled by Emmy Award-winning actor, Billy Crudup, as he plays 19 characters across 80 minutes with Harry Clarke tickets. Opening later in the year is the stage adaptation of the famous movie, Dr. Strangelove, starring English actor and comedian, Steve Coogan.

Theatregoers looking for a hilarious night out should catch the Olivier Award-winning comedy, The Play That Goes Wrong, where everything that can go wrong does! Theatre troupe Mischief Theatre also have Mind Mangler on stage this year, which promises magic and mayhem rolled into one.

Why not check into the Apollo Theatre as an outstanding sitcom comes to London? If you’re looking for familiar, outrageous, slapstick comedy then you’re in for a treat! You don’t want to miss tickets to Fawlty Towers when it opens in May. It's safe to say theatregoers are spoilt for choice when looking for rib-tickling laughs in London's West End!

You can book your tickets to a West End play on SeatPlan by browsing the listings above. Or, if you’re looking for a specific date and show time, you can filter by date and matinee or evening performances. If you’re looking for a deal, you can also filter by offers.

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