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50 Shows in London

The Popinjay Cavalier

The Popinjay Cavalier

Hollywood icon Quentin Tarantino writes and directs this swashbuckling comedy, set in 1830s Europe, starring Sacha Baron Cohen.

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+.

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.

The Hunger Games: On Stage

The Hunger Games: On Stage

Join Katniss Everdeen as she battles for survival and self-discovery in this immersive adaptation of the smash-hit book and film series.

Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary!

Lolly Adefope (Ghosts) stars in this deliciously dark Tony Award-winning comedy that puts Mary Todd Lincoln in the spotlight.

The Cherry Orchard

The Cherry Orchard

Conor McPherson’s striking new adaptation of Chekhov’s classic arrives at the Harold Pinter Theatre, starring Kristin Scott Thomas.

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 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.

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.

The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

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

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Christmas Carol Goes Wrong

Dickens’ classic goes off the rails in this hilarious Christmas show from Mischief Theatre, the team behind The Play That Goes Wrong.

Amadeus

Amadeus

Peter Shaffer’s psychologically intense historical drama returns to the West End, starring Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells.

Hay Fever

Hay Fever

Emily Burns directs Hay Fever, a new production starring Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant in the West End this autumn.

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Hamlet Hail to the Thief

Shakespeare’s tragedy meets Radiohead's acclaimed album in this “inventive theatrical mash-up” (New Statesman).

John Proctor is the Villain

John Proctor is the Villain

This moving, bitingly funny coming-of-age reimagining of Arthur Miller's The Crucible embarks on a West End run at Wyndham's Theatre.

The Guilty

The Guilty

Russell Tovey leads this real-time psychological thriller about a police officer decoding a series of clues to save a woman in danger.

The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

Step into a roarsome new play adaptation of the famous children’s story The Jungle Book at the National Theatre. Best for age 7+.

Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas

Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas

The world's greatest detective must solve a mystery linked to the “Twelve Day of Christmas” in this hilarious festive whodunnit.

Room On The Broom

Room On The Broom

Cats, frogs, witches and you! This Olivier-winning adaptation of Julia Donaldson’s picture book is delightful family fun. Best for age 3+.

The Truth

The Truth

Back by popular demand, Ardal O'Hanlon and Stephen Mangan star in Florian Zeller’s relationship comedy about truth, lies, and infidelity.

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.

Garry Starr: Classic Penguins

Garry Starr: Classic Penguins

A self-proclaimed penguin sets out on a mission to save literature from extinction in this award-winning, physical comedy show.

The Standard of Living

The Standard of Living

This new play from three-time Olivier winner James Graham explores the life and ideas of economist John Maynard Keynes.

The Seagull

The Seagull

This new translation of Chekhov’s tragi-comic masterwork about desire, ambition and the nature of art unfolds by candlelight.

The Lives of Others

The Lives of Others

Keira Knightley stars in a new stage adaptation of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s story of censorship, surveillance, art and politics.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk

Hackney Empire's 2026 Christmas show is a giant-sized festive adventure starring panto legend Clive Rowe. Suitable for all ages.

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

The Old Vic’s hit show returns! Immerse yourself in the warmth, cheer, and charity of this timeless Christmas classic. Best for age 8+.

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

Political power plays, betrayal and bloodshed unfold by candlelight in this new staging of Shakespeare’s gripping historical tragedy.

Cloud 9

Cloud 9

Ghosts star Charlotte Ritchie leads Dominic Cooke's major revival of Caryl Churchill’s landmark play about colonialism, gender and power.

The Afronauts

The Afronauts

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

An Oak Tree

An Oak Tree

Tim Crouch’s groundbreaking piece of meta-theatre about grief, suggestion and the power of theatre features a rotating cast of co-stars.

Suddenly Last Summer

Suddenly Last Summer

Emma Corrin and Harriet Walter star in Tennessee Williams’ rarely performed play about a family united by grief but divided by truth.

Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going to Happen

Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going to Happen

This darkly hilarious solo show, about a neurotic comedian who falls in love with a man who will die if he laughs, returns to London.

Cinderella: Buttons Undone!

Cinderella: Buttons Undone!

Cindy and her gay BFF Buttons compete for the hand of tennis hottie Ivan Yassandvich in this rude, crude and utterly hilarious adult panto.

Mr Loverman

Mr Loverman

Danny Sapani (Black Panther) leads this new adaptation of Bernadine Evaristo’s decade-spanning novel by Natasha Gordon (Nine Night).

There's a Bear on My Chair

There's a Bear on My Chair

Enjoy laughs, entertainment and lots of puppets in this fantastic family show, based on Ross Collins’ picture book. Best for age 2+.

The Animals Come to the Table

The Animals Come to the Table

Humanity is in the hot seat in the premiere of Timberlake Wertenbaker’s new play, as animals demand an end to ecological destruction.

The Briar Patch

The Briar Patch

Olivier Award winner Juliet Stevenson stars in the world premiere of this tense domestic thriller about memory, trust and scandal.

Peppa Pig's Big Family Show!

Peppa Pig's Big Family Show!

Join Peppa & family as they prepare for a new arrival in this oinksome live stage show! Suitable for all ages.

King John

King John

Shakespeare’s lesser-known masterwork, about the turbulent reign of an unpopular monarch, comes to this intimate, candlelit theatre.

Sacrilegious

Sacrilegious

This new play, written by Oscar winner Tom Schulman (Dead Poets Society) explores power and morals in a Jewish congregation.

Affluenza

Affluenza

Stranger Things’ star Noah Schnapp stars in this blistering portrait of privilege, power and the American Justice System.

Austentatious

Austentatious

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

Jumpers

Jumpers

Tom Stoppard's wildly funny play of murder mystery and deep philosophical debates returns to the London stage in an exciting new revival.

Stick Man

Stick Man

Introduce your children to live theatre with this magical stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson's festive picture book. Suitable for all ages.

Purpose

Purpose

Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Tony and Pulitzer-winning, epically explosive and darkly hilarious family drama makes its European premiere.

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 returns to London by popular demand.

Expecting

Expecting

Joe Dempsie and Katie Leung lead a star cast in this new play all about having (or not having) babies.

The Apology

The Apology

Tobias Menzies (The Crown) and The Vagina Monologues creator V (formerly Eve Ensler) star in this theatrical reckoning about abuse.

The Traitors - Acts of Betrayal

The Traitors - Acts of Betrayal

Are you a Traitor or a Faithful? This innovative series of plays, based on the popular TV show, has a different ending every night.

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. With award-winning dramas, Shakespeare in London, hilarious comedies and even lively kids shows, tickets to a London play have a lot to offer. 

From magical fictional stories to historical modernised plays, London theatre is a must-do when visiting the city. See which plays our customers love and book tickets that will entertain and inspire you this year. 

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