SeatPlan Logo

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.

50 Plays

Unicorn

Unicorn

Stephen Mangan and Nicola Walker star in this provocative new drama. A world premiere from Mike Bartlett, the man behind Doctor Foster.

Fawlty Towers

Fawlty Towers

Make a reservation for this hilarious play, based on the ‘70s sitcom. Written by John Cleese & guaranteed to make you cry with laughter!

The Tempest

The Tempest

Sigourney Weaver makes her West End debut as Prospero in Olivier Award winner Jamie Lloyd’s captivating Shakespeare season.

Dr. Strangelove

Dr. Strangelove

Steve Coogan stars in the world premiere stage adaptation of Kubrick’s Cold War satire, adapted by Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It).

The Lehman Trilogy

The Lehman Trilogy

Discover the sprawling history of a firm and family that triggered the financial crisis in this Tony Award-winning epic.

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.

The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

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

Oedipus

Oedipus

Lesley Manville and Mark Strong star in director Robert Icke’s radical version of the Greek tragedy, now a modern-day political thriller.

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.

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.

Kyoto

Kyoto

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s five-star political thriller, set during a pivotal moment in modern history, transfers to the West End.

Waiting for Godot

Waiting for Godot

Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw star in a revival of Samuel Beckett’s absurdist masterpiece that tore up the theatre rulebook.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Ghosts star Mathew Baynton delights as Bottom in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s magical and mischievous production.

Oedipus

Oedipus

Rami Malek and Indira Varma star in an exciting new version of Sophocles’ tragedy about fate and free will.

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+.

Ballet Shoes

Ballet Shoes

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

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

The Old Vic’s hit show returns, starring John Simm. Immerse yourself in the warmth, cheer, and charity of a Christmas classic.

The Merchant of Venice 1936

The Merchant of Venice 1936

Tracy-Ann Oberman reprises her acclaimed performance as Shylock in this urgent reinvention of Shakespeare’s tragedy, set in 1930s London.

Barcelona

Barcelona

Lily Collins and Álvaro Morte make their West End debuts in Bess Wohl’s new play. A thrilling two-hander with surprises at every turn.

The Years

The Years

This stunning play about one woman’s life over seven decades, adapted from Nobel Laureate Annie Ernaux’s novel, hits the West End.

Nye

Nye

Michael Sheen reprises his role as NHS founder Nye Bevan in this “mighty, moving” (Financial Times) play.

The Duchess

The Duchess

Jodie Whittaker stars in Zinnie Harris’ radical new version of John Webster’s blood-soaked revenge tragedy, The Duchess of Malfi.

All’s Well That Ends Well

All’s Well That Ends Well

Shakespeare’s rarely-performed story of a woman who will do anything in the name of love plays at London’s only candlelit theatre.

Birdsong

Birdsong

Sebastian Faulks’ incredible tale of love, loss and sacrifice during the First World War returns to London on its 30th anniversary tour.

Alterations

Alterations

The National’s revival of this classic comedy about an ambitious Guyanese tailor in Windrush-era London will have you in stitches!

Manhunt

Manhunt

The shocking Raoul Moat case becomes a tense new drama, written and directed by Olivier Award winner Robert Icke (The Doctor; Player Kings).

The Deep Blue Sea

The Deep Blue Sea

Tamsin Greig is devastating in this gorgeous revival of Terence Rattigan’s 1950s drama about a woman embarking on a hopeless affair.

Dear England

Dear England

It’s coming home! Dear England returns to the National Theatre after an Olivier Award-winning run on the West End.

The Legends of Them

The Legends of Them

Catch the transfer of Hackney Showroom’s breathtaking production, written and performed by reggae artist Sutara Gayle AKA Lorna Gee.

The Last Laugh

The Last Laugh

Cooper, Morecambe and Monkhouse are back for one night only in this new comic play, direct from Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Three Sisters

Three Sisters

Anton Chekhov’s masterful domestic drama is performed by candlelight. A new version by Rory Mullarkey.

Cymbeline

Cymbeline

Love and rebellion fill the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse as Shakespeare’s late tragi-comedy returns, directed by Jennifer Tang.

Macbeth

Macbeth

David Tennant and Cush Jumbo star in an electrifying version of Shakespeare’s play, which transfers to the West End for a limited season.

A Knock on the Roof

A Knock on the Roof

Khawla Ibraheem’s solo play is a powerful story of resilience and survival in Gaza, directed by Obie Award winner Oliver Butler.

Retrograde

Retrograde

This electrifying new play examines a real, career-defining moment in pioneering actor Sidney Poitier’s Hollywood journey.

The Brightening Air

The Brightening Air

Step into The Brightening Air, Conor McPherson’s new play at The Old Vic, where family, memory, and home collide in 1980s Ireland.

Ghosts

Ghosts

Gary Owen’s gripping reimagining of Ghosts comes to the Lyric Hammersmith in April 2025, directed by Rachel O’Riordan.

Marriage Material

Marriage Material

Explore love, legacy, and identity in this gripping family drama set across two generations. Based on Sathnam Sanghera’s acclaimed book.

Dracula

Dracula

Experience a thrilling female-centric reimagining of Bram Stoker’s Dracula in this new adaptation at the Lyric Hammersmith.

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+.

Austentatious

Austentatious

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

Inside No 9 Stage/Fright

Inside No 9 Stage/Fright

Expect the unexpected: Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith bring their masterful black comedy to the stage in a brand-new play.

Much Ado About Nothing

Much Ado About Nothing

Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell star as squabbling lovers in Shakespeare’s popular comedy, directed by Olivier Award winner Jamie Lloyd.

Richard II

Richard II

Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey stars as Richard II in a new revival of Shakespeare’s History play, directed by Nicholas Hytner.

The Seagull

The Seagull

Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke star in a magnetic new version of Chekhov’s drama, led by provocative European director Thomas Ostermeier.

The Comedy About Spies

The Comedy About Spies

MI5? More like LOL! Mischief Theatre’s latest comedy, set in the world of ‘60s espionage, features spies, mistaken identity and more!

My Master Builder

My Master Builder

Ewan McGregor is back on stage for the first time in 17 years in Lila Raicek’s new play. A startling relationship drama inspired by Ibsen.

Giant

Giant

John Lithgow is magnetic as Roald Dahl in this smart and provocative drama, transferring to the West End after a sold-out world premiere.

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 2024-2025?

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 before the end of this year, with everything from new writing to star-studded classics available to book. Greek tragedy lovers are spoiled for choice this new year. Prepare to be thrilled by Mark Strong as he returns to the stage for a modernised Greek tragedy - book Oedipus tickets and enjoy him in this intense political drama opposite Lesley Manville, or catch Oscar Winner Brie Larson in a brand new adaptation of Sophokle’s Elektra. And for those who can’t get enough Oedipus, Rami Malek and Indira Varmer tackle the tragedy at the Old Vic in February.

Fans of the bard are in for a treat too, with Sigourney Weaver taking the West End by Storm and making her London debut in The Tempest as part of Jamie Lloyd’s Shakespeare Season, which also includes Much Ado About Nothing starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell as bickering lovers. Dont miss Bridgerton dream boat Jonathan Bailey in Richard II, plus there’s A Midsummer Night's Dream tickets at the Barbican - starring Ghosts' Mathew Bayton as Bottom - and the stirring Merchant of Venice 1936, back in the West End by popular demand.

And fans of new writing shouldn’t feel left out - catch Mike Bartlett’s brand new polyamory drama Unicorn, starring Stephen Mangan and Nicola Walker, at the Garrick, the West End transfer of Giant, starring John Lithgowe as Roald Dahl and must-see A Knock on the Roof, a timely and powerful solo play about Gaza.

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. Keep your eyes peeled for a new show by the Mischief Theatre gang as The Comedy About Spies comes to the Noel Coward Theatre this April. Tickets are on sale soon, so set an alert to be notified!

Or why not check into the Apollo Theatre as an outstanding sitcom takes over London? If you’re looking for familiar, outrageous, slapstick comedy, you’re in for a treat! You don’t want to miss tickets to Fawlty Towers. John Cleese's television show is even funnier on stage, proving that London theatre fans are spoilt for choice where light-hearted entertainment is concerned.

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.
Your basket is empty.