London Plays | Book Tickets for Plays in London

West End plays are a major part of the London theatre scene. Award winning dramas, hilarious comedies and vibrant kid's shows all form the rich cultural mix that plays in London have to offer. Play tickets in London's West End bring you close to an artistic tradition with centuries of history.

Browse our list of London plays below. Sort by date and matinee or evening performances to find your ideal theatre tickets. To see our own picks for the must-see London plays this year, see our Best Plays in London page.

My Neighbour Totoro

The beloved Studio Ghibli film is adapted for the stage in a magical new production which will enchant audiences young and old.

Opens 08 Oct 2022

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£18.00

no fees

The Glass Menagerie

Academy Award nominee Amy Adams makes her West End debut in an anticipated revival of Tennessee Williams’ masterful memory play.

Opens 01 Jun 2022

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£23.80

To Kill A Mockingbird

Harper Lee’s classic novel receives a West End transfer after stunning audiences on Broadway. Rafe Spall stars as Atticus Finch.

126 seat views

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£32.70

The Mousetrap

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

447 seat views

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£23.20

Life of Pi

Yann Martel's international bestseller roars on the West End stage in a spectacular theatrical adaptation.

291 seat views

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£29.80

Witness for the Prosecution

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

184 seat views

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£14.30

save £13.00

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.

553 seat views

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£23.80

The Seagull

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke makes her West End debut in the Jamie Lloyd Company’s revival of a European classic.

Opens 29 Jun 2022

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£18.00

save £43.00

The 47th

Attend the greatest political show on earth - the 2024 presidential election - as Mike Bartlett’s darkly funny new play opens in London.

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£24.00

Mad House

Stranger Things' David Harbour and Bill Pullman star in the world premiere of Theresa Rebeck’s scathingly funny family drama.

Opens 14 Jun 2022

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£29.80

Britannicus

Jean Racine’s epic Roman tragedy about power, succession and tyranny is adapted by Timberlake Wertenbaker in a thrilling new production.

Opens 04 Jun 2022

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£18.00

The Woman in Black

Susan Hill’s classic ghost story continues to haunt the West End, offering a spooky night out for theatre fans.

306 seat views

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£25.60

The Doctor

Olivier Award-winner Juliet Stevenson and director Robert Icke reunite in this smart, snappy study of race, gender and identity politics.

Opens 29 Sep 2022

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£17.89

Bad Jews

Joshua Harmon’s viciously funny play about family, faith and legacy returns to the West End for its 10th anniversary.

Opens 14 Jul 2022

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£23.80

Cock

Bridgerton's Jonathan Bailey stars in a strictly limited revival of Mike Bartlett’s witty play about sexuality and identity.

105 seat views

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£118.40

Austentatious

The hilariously witty improv troupe devise a new Austen-inspired story every night, based on audience suggestions.

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£29.20

save £30.00

Jitney

August Wilson’s acclaimed modern classic about illegal cab drivers in 1970s Pittsburgh returns to London.

Opens 16 Jun 2022

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£23.80

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World is transformed on stage, offering fans a unique new way to experience their favourite fantasy world.

1480 seat views

Prima Facie

Killing Eve actress Jodie Comer makes her stage debut in Suzie Miller’s gripping one-woman legal thriller.

90 seat views

Jerusalem

A decade after its premiere, Jez Butterworth's award-winning play returns to London, with Mark Rylance reprising his much-lauded role.

53 seat views

2:22 A Ghost Story

The hit supernatural thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as it returns to London for a third season.

8 seat views

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe

Travel through the wardrobe to Narnia in this magical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ fantasy novel. Best for age 7+

Opens 18 Jul 2022

Antigone

The Greek tragedy is retold in an incredible new version by Barber Shop Chronicles playwright Inua Ellams.

Opens 03 Sep 2022

Upstart Crow

The Upstart Crow brings the hit TV comedy to the West End, starring David Mitchell as Shakespeare in a witty, laugh-out-loud performance.

Opens 23 Sep 2022

A Christmas Carol

The Old Vic’s delightful production of Dickens’ masterpiece returns, ready to warm the cockles of audience members young and old.

Opens 12 Nov 2022

Frequently asked questions

What plays are on in London theatres?

There is a wide selection of plays in London, offering everything from classic dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies and cutting-edge new writing. See our listing above for an overview of the West End plays you can book now.

What are the best plays to see in London in 2022?

Our guide to the Best Plays in London is kept continuously up-to-date with the top-picks for West End plays. This list is curated by our in-house team of theatre-experts, to help you find the unmissable London plays that will be talked about for years to come.

What are the best comedy plays in London?

Theatre fans looking for a good laugh are spoilt for choice in London. Joshua Harmon’s hilarious Bad Jews opens at the Arts Theatre in summer. Mike Bartlett brings a modern twist to restoration comedy in his hilarious new play Scandaltown at the Lyric Hammersmith.

Austentatious delights audiences with its improvised take on Jane Austen's oeuvre. One of the most successful comedy plays of all time, The Play That Goes Wrong, still plays at the Duchess Theatre after nearly 8 years after its West End debut.

What new plays are opening in London this year?

There is a wealth of new productions arriving in London this year and beyond. These include brand new West End plays and updated adaptations of centuries-old classics. For an up-to-date list of London plays, musicals and more to look forward to in the future, have a look at our Coming Soon page, which is kept constantly up-to-date with latest news and rumours.