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London Plays | Play Tickets

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.

46 Plays

Shadowlands

Shadowlands

Downton Abbey’s Hugh Bonneville stars as Chronicles of Narnia author C.S Lewis, in this acclaimed play about love, loss and faith.

My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro

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

The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

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

I’m Sorry, Prime Minister

I’m Sorry, Prime Minister

Griff Rhys Jones and Clive Francis reunite as Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey in Jonathan Lynn’s razor-sharp political comedy.

Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

Love, lies, poetry and disguise: Adrian Lester stars as the large-nosed wordsmith in this RSC transfer of Rostand’s romantic drama.

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.

War Horse

War Horse

A boy searches for his horse during the First World War as the award-winning smash hit, featuring breathtaking puppetry, returns to London.

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.

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner star in this major revival of the smouldering French drama about rivalry, romance and revenge.

All My Sons

All My Sons

Bryan Cranston stars in Ivo Van Hove’s innovative revival of Arthur Miller’s American Dream-skewering classic about love, loss and lies.

Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary!

This deliciously dark Tony Award-winning comedy turns history on its head and puts Mary Todd Lincoln in the spotlight.

Woman in Mind

Woman in Mind

Sheridan Smith stars in this bold new production of Alan Ayckbourn’s moving and funny play about a woman whose reality splits in two.

Inter Alia

Inter Alia

Rosamund Pike stars in this searing drama about motherhood and masculinity from the award-winning team behind Prima Facie.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Love’s logic unravels, identities shift, and magic reigns in this sunlit summer dream, as Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy returns.

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.

High Noon

High Noon

This adaptation of the iconic Western stars Denise Gough and Billy Crudup, with a script by the Oscar-winning writer of Forrest Gump.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Clint Dyer’s radical new staging reimagines the classic novel, probing identity, oppression and institutional power.

Paranormal Activity

Paranormal Activity

A couple are haunted by their past in this terrifying new play set in the spine-chilling universe of the Paranormal Activity film franchise.

Marie and Rosetta

Marie and Rosetta

Beverley Knight stars in this musical play about lesser-known, but highly influential, soul duo Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight.

Teeth 'N' Smiles

Teeth 'N' Smiles

Rebbeca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, stars in this explosive revival of David Hare's anarchic play about a failing rock’n’roll band.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

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+.

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Robert Icke directs Stranger Things star Sadie Sink and Hamnet's Noah Jupe as the star-crossed lovers in Shakespeare's romantic tragedy.

Ballet Shoes

Ballet Shoes

Discover Ballet Shoes, Noel Streatfeild’s timeless tale of ambition and family, beautifully reimagined for the stage.

The Spy Who Came In From the Cold

The Spy Who Came In From the Cold

This stylish, atmospheric adaptation of John le Carré’s Cold War novel transfers to London following a sell-out Chichester run.

Grace Pervades

Grace Pervades

Ralph Fiennes stars in this vibrant new play about theatrical legends Henry Irving and Ellen Terry from Tony-winning playwright David Hare.

The Misanthrope

The Misanthrope

Sandra Oh headlines Martin Crimp’s contemporary take on Moliere’s sharp satire of honesty, hypocrisy and society.

1536

1536

This bold new play transfers to the West End. Three women. One summer in 1536. A field in Essex. A king’s betrayal ripples through time.

Arcadia

Arcadia

A landmark in-the-round revival of Tom Stoppard's Olivier-winning play about time, science and desire.

The Tempest

The Tempest

Innovative theatremaker Tim Crouch tackles Shakespeare’s tragicomedy about magic, freedom and power in this metatheatrical new production.

Deep Azure

Deep Azure

Chadwick Boseman’s (Black Panther) innovative play explores grief, love and police brutality through lyrical, hip-hop-inspired verse.

Lost Atoms

Lost Atoms

Frantic Assembly celebrate their 30th year with this breathtaking new play about a fraught relationship, by Succession writer Anna Jordan.

Mrs President

Mrs President

This powerful historical drama returns, telling the untold story of one of America’s most misunderstood First Ladies, Mary Todd Lincoln.

Ivanov

Ivanov

Chris Pine makes his London stage debut in this contemporary reimagining of Chekhov's comic drama about the melancholic Nikolai Ivanov.

The Playboy of the Western World

The Playboy of the Western World

Derry Girls stars Nicola Coughlan and Siobhán McSweeney lead this subversive Irish classic about a charismatic alleged murderer.

The Story

The Story

Letitia Wright leads this razor-sharp newsroom thriller about race and reporting - where chasing the truth can cost you everything.

The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

Introduce your children to the magical world of live theatre as their favourite picture book bursts onto the stage! Best for age 3+.

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Sharp tongues, sparring lovers and mischievous plots abound in this stylish, status-obsessed new staging of Shakespeare’s timeless rom-com

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

This hilarious Tony-winning play about the lives of West African immigrants at a Harlem Braiding salon makes its London debut.

Relics

Relics

Four siblings reunite to clear out their late mother’s house in this darkly comic drama about loss, legacy and learning who you are.

An Ideal Husband

An Ideal Husband

Political, public and private personas are all at odds in this bold new staging of Wilde’s witty, enduringly relevant comic melodrama.

Archduke

Archduke

Pulitzer finalist Ravji Joseph's darkly comic play reimagines the events leading up to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

Summerfolk

Summerfolk

Nina and Moses Raine adapt Nobel Prize nominee Maxim Gorky’s razor-sharp play about politics, privilege, class and denial.

Mother Courage and Her Children

Mother Courage and Her Children

Brecht’s epic anti‑war drama makes its Globe premiere, starring Michelle Terry. With live music, biting humour and fierce humanity.

Love's Labour's Lost

Love's Labour's Lost

This blazing, flamenco‑inspired production of Shakespeare’s comedy of love, wit and broken vows, sets the Globe’s stage alight.

As You Like It

As You Like It

Escape into the Forest of Arden with this revelatory and joyous festival-themed staging of Shakespeare’s beloved pastoral comedy.

The Afronauts

The Afronauts

Zambia, 1964; a schoolteacher rallies misfit dreamers to train as astronauts and defy the space race’s status quo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What plays are on in London theatres?

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!

What are the best plays to see in London in 2026?

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!

What new plays are opening in London this year?

Theatre fans are spoilt for choice by plays heading to London this year, with everything from new writing to star-studded classics available to book. First up, stars on stage: catch Hugh Bonneville in Shadowlands, Stranger Things star Sadie Sink making her West End debut in Romeo and Juliet, and Poldark's Aidan Turner in Les Liaisons Dangereuses.

Other new plays include the West End transfer of Ava Pickett’s award-winning drama 1536, which reflects on Anne Boleyn’s death through a modern lens; the first ever stage adaptation of Le Carre’s The Spy Who Came in from the Cold; and the UK premiere of the late Chadwick Boseman's Deep Azure at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. 

We also highly recommend booking tickets for the Old Vic’s revival of Arcadia - one of the late Tom Stoppard’s greatest works.

What are the best comedy plays in London?

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! Mischief Theatre has had several hits in the West End, but this laugh-out-loud gem remains their most popular show. 

Or why not check out some nostalgic screen-to-stage capers with I'm Sorry, Prime Minister, the last instalment of the hit political satire? It plays in the West End from spring 2026.

Where can I buy tickets to London plays?

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.

How do I find last minute theatre tickets and deals for plays in London?

You can use our last minute theatre tickets page to search for the best deals and availability on London plays, for the next 7 days.

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