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 internationally-acclaimed 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 the Upside Down.
from £25.00
Theatre week2. 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 £15.00
Save up to £25.003. Death of England: a powerful state-of-the-nation trilogy
For the very first time, book tickets to see all three of Roy Williams and Clint Dyer's incredible Death of England monologues performed in rep, as part of one season at Soho Place. Following the interlinked lives and experiences of four people, the plays are a stirring and explosive look at race, class and identity in 21st-century Britain. They open with Death of England: Michael, followed by Delroy and Closing Time. All three are powerful alone, but unforgettable together.
All three plays must be booked separately, with more information on the production pages.
All three plays must be booked separately, with more information on the production pages.
from £15.00
Save up to £24.504. 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 Olivier Award-winning delight from Mischief Theatre follows in the hazardous footsteps of Noises Off and has become one of the most popular plays in London. It is perfect for fans of Britain's fine tradition of unpredictable slapstick comedy.
from £15.00
Save up to £27.505. The Mousetrap: still gripping after 70 years
With a clever surprise ending that’s been faithfully protected by audiences for 70 years, this West End institution is the ultimate murder mystery. Queen of Crime 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 whodunnit until the final moments.
from £15.00
Save up to £19.006. Shifters: a fresh and bittersweet love story
Transferring direct from a sold-out premiere at Bush Theatre, Benedict Lombe’s tender, funny and quietly ambitious love story is a fantastic example of new British talent storming the West End stage over the last year. The two-hander story, which focuses on young, Black and gifted former flames who meet again years later, has been a hit with audiences - and marks the rise and rise of one of our most exciting young writers.
from £25.00
Save up to £20.007. The 39 Steps: the original spy parody, as funny as ever!
Inspired by Hitchcock’s classic thriller, this comic caper sees nine actors play every single role in a hilarious, high-speed race through secret agent Richard Hannay’s exploits with business and pleasure. Shows like The Play That Goes Wrong and Operation Mincemeat pull in West End audiences like moths to a very funny flame, and they owe a lot to their Olivier Award-winning precursor; the return of The 39 Steps is well overdue!
from £35.00
Save up to £25.008. Witness for the Prosecution: Agatha Christie's courtroom drama
Few shows are staged in a venue as unique as London County Hall, which is home to a totally 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. You can even take a spot on the jury benches, and help decide the man's fate...
from £17.90
9. 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, which is brilliant entertainment for adult fans of the franchise and families wanting to share the magic together.
