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London plays

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.

To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird

All rise for Harper Lee’s classic novel about race and injustice on stage, adapted by Academy Award-winning writer Aaron Sorkin.

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David Tennant returns to the West End as a morally conflicted German professor during the rise of Nazism, in C.P. Taylor's classic play.

 
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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.

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Orlando

Orlando

Stage and screen star Emma Corrin returns to the West End to star as Virginia Woolf’s Orlando in an exciting new stage adaptation.

Opens 25 Nov 2022

 
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The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

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

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My Neighbour Totoro

My Neighbour Totoro

The beloved Studio Ghibli film is adapted for the stage in a magical new production. Best for age 6+.

Opens 10 Oct 2022

 
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John Gabriel Borkman

John Gabriel Borkman

Simon Russell Beale, Clare Higgins and Lia Williams stars in an exciting new version of Henrik Ibsen’s classic dark comedy.

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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.

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My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?)

My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?)

Internet sensation Rob Madge’s joyful, hilarious autobiographical show transfers to the West End for a strictly limited season.

Opens 21 Oct 2022

 
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A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

This delightful production of Dickens’ masterpiece returns, ready to warm the cockles of audience members young and old. Best for age 8+.

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Life of Pi

Life of Pi

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

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Eureka Day

Eureka Day

Helen Hunt stars in this viciously funny satire about a progressive school community which is brought to its knees by ideological warfare.

 
The Doctor

The Doctor

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

 
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2:22 A Ghost Story

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.

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Best of Enemies

Best of Enemies

James Graham’s acclaimed political play transfers to the West End, starring Zachary Quinto and David Harewood as Vidal and Buckley Jr.

Opens 14 Nov 2022

 
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I, Joan

I, Joan

The Globe Theatre is filled with a passionate cry for revolution at this new play, inspired by Joan of Arc.

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Henry V

Henry V

Shakespeare’s history play explores the cost of war and British identity, as Henry V leads his troops to the Battle of Agincourt.

Opens 10 Nov 2022

 
The Lehman Trilogy

The Lehman Trilogy

After huge success on Broadway, this epic drama about a family business that changed the world returns to the West End.

Opens 24 Jan 2023

 
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The Unfriend

The Unfriend

Steven Moffat’s hilarious middle-class satire transfers to the West End, starring Amanda Abbington, Reece Shearsmith and Frances Barber.

Opens 15 Jan 2023

 
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Henry VIII

Henry VIII

This modern take on Shakespeare's play presents the story of Britain's most infamous king from the perspective of the women in his life.

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Iphigenia in Splott

Iphigenia in Splott

Gary Owen’s acclaimed play transforms Greek mythology into a compelling one-woman monodrama, set in the streets of south Cardiff.

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Blues for an Alabama Sky

Blues for an Alabama Sky

Samira Wiley makes her UK stage debut in a revival of Pearl Cleage’s play about struggling artists during the 1930s economic decline.

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The Woman in Black

The Woman in Black

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

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Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Shakespeare’s romantic comedy welcomes summer to the Globe in a new production from Lucy Bailey, set at the end of World War Two.

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The Tempest

The Tempest

The Globe Ensemble conjure the sights and sounds of Prospero’s island, in Shakespeare’s magical tale of revenge and redemption.

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Hakawatis: Women of the Arabian Nights

Hakawatis: Women of the Arabian Nights

A group of women gather to share and reclaim ancient tales under candlelight in this new play from Globe Resident Writer Hannah Khalil.

Opens 01 Dec 2022

 
Titus Andronicus

Titus Andronicus

Shakespeare’s gory tragedy about a Roman general’s descent into madness is performed by candlelight in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

Opens 19 Jan 2023

 
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+.

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The Crucible

The Crucible

Arthur Miller’s story of paranoia, power and abuse during the Salem witch trials is a gripping modern classic.

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Upstart Crow

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.

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Patriots

Patriots

Tom Hollander transforms into Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky as Peter Morgan’s acclaimed play transfers to the West End.

Opens 26 May 2023

 

Frequently asked questions

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.
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.
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. David Mitchell returns as Shakespeare in sitcom-inspired play Upstart Crow at the Apollo Theatre.

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.
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.
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