Top 9 Best Plays in London 2024
The West End is synonymous with the bright lights, gripping plots and soaring melodies of the very best theatre shows in London, and if you're looking for intimate dramas, rib-tickling comedies and gripping whodunnits, there is nowhere we'd recommend more! Big names are a familiar sight in West End plays so you’ve even got the chance to see your favourite actor live on stage!
Major revivals, bold new work and magical book-to-stage adaptations make the best plays in London a bright and varied bunch no matter your tastes. If you’re not sure where to start, here are the shows we think will make your next trip to the theatre the best yet.
Major revivals, bold new work and magical book-to-stage adaptations make the best plays in London a bright and varied bunch no matter your tastes. If you’re not sure where to start, here are the shows we think will make your next trip to the theatre the best yet.
1. Stranger Things: phenomenal theatre in a new dimension
Unlock the secrets of Hawkins in this jaw-dropping 5-star play, from the creators of the Netflix series. In 1959, Jim Hopper and Joyce Maldonado are normal teens, in a normal town, until Henry Creel arrives... From the Duffer Brothers and an award-winning creative team comes an unparalleled theatrical experience that will shock, surprise and grip fans of Upside Down.
from £36.00
2. Fawlty Towers: Basil welcomes new guests in this hilarious play!
Que? You heard that right: Basil Fawlty is back in business and this time, he's welcoming you for a short but sweet stay in the West End. Written by the legendary John Cleese, this brand-new stage adaptation of the classic '70s sitcom is packed with your favourite characters - from bumbling Manuel to forgetful Major - nods to the show's funniest moments, and some extra surprises to keep you on your toes.
from £18.00
Exclusive prices3. The Play That Goes Wrong: the West End’s funniest show
Join the hopeless Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as they perform a 1920s murder mystery where legs aren’t the only thing being broken! With sets collapsing and the cast going spectacularly off-script, this award-winning delight from Mischief Theatre follows in the hazardous footsteps of Noises Off and is perfect for fans of Britain's fine tradition of unpredictable slapstick comedy.
from £24.00
No fees4. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: the magic remains alive
The magical world of Harry Potter is back in this fantastic two-part family show, which follows Harry, Ron, Hermione and their teenage children as they grapple with the weight of the past and dark forces threaten to return. Featuring dazzling special effects that will completely enchant old and new fans of the franchise, remember to #KeepTheSecrets of this landmark production!
5. People, Places and Things: the hard-hitting drama returns
One of the most acclaimed plays of the 21st century is back in London, with Olivier Award-winner Denise Gough (Angels in America) reprising her role as an actress who enters rehab. Duncan Macmillan's "transfixing" (The Times) tale of a woman whose life is spinning out of control is sharply observed and completely gripping, with a central performance that will leave you breathless with awe.
from £52.00
6. The Mousetrap: still gripping after 70 years
With a surprise ending that’s been faithfully protected by audiences for 70 years, this West End institution is the ultimate murder mystery. Agatha Christie brings all the best tropes of the genre to this fantastic play: an unknown killer; an isolated country house; and enough twists and turns to have even the smartest amateur detectives second-guessing until the end.
from £30.00
7. Witness for the Prosecution: Agatha Christie's courtroom drama
Few shows are staged in a venue as unique as London County Hall, home of this gripping courtroom drama about a young man accused of murder. You will be completely immersed in all of the twists, turns and drama of Agatha Christie's play, with seats available right at the heart of the action - even on the jury benches.
from £18.00
8. The Constituent: James Corden stars in a prescient political drama
Opening at the perfect time, as Britain heads to the polls, The Constituent is a brilliant three-hander about an MP, a troubled ex-soldier, and a bodyguard who’s had enough. James Corden and Anna Maxwell Martin star in the world premiere of Joe Penhall’s newest play, which is a powerful look at the line between duty, morality and security in public office.
from £84.00
9. 2:22 A Ghost Story: the West End's hit supernatural thriller
This spine-tingling supernatural thriller has kept audiences on the edge of their seats since 2021, thanks to a tense but captivating story about a possibly haunted dinner party. The thrilling play is back for another season, this time with presenter and Strictly Come Dancing winner Stacey Dooley making her West End debut as Jenny. Do you dare join her to discover the truth?
from £31.00
