Saturday Matinees In London

Hear the people sing in the world's longest-running musical, which has been in the West End since 1985.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sensational musical has been enchanting audiences since 1986 with its haunting tale of love and obsession.

Dance the night away to ABBA’s greatest hits at the hilarious West End musical that inspired the film.

Disney’s spectacular musical features stunning puppetry and an unforgettable score by Elton John. Best for age 6+.

Ardal O’Hanlon and Stephen Mangan lead this revival of Florian Zeller’s sharp relationship comedy about truth, lies and infidelity.

Tony Award winner Anaïs Mitchell's genre-defying take on Greek mythology takes audiences on an unforgettable trip to the Underworld.

A daring revival of the hit musical welcomes audiences to 1930s Berlin, via the immersive Kit Kat Club.

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hugely popular musical Hamilton follows the life of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of America.

Eurovision star Sam Ryder leads this rock‑powered revival of Regents Park's critically-acclaimed production of the iconic musical.

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

The Swedish pop group are projected into the ABBA Arena in a cutting-edge digital performance, promising a concert experience like no other.

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

Tim Sheader's exhilarating revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's iconic musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, is back in the West End.

Mischief Theatre’s hilarious comedy of errors will leave you in stitches, as an am-dram group's latest murder mystery goes awry.

Join a little bear for a very big adventure! Paddington finds a new home in London in this brand new musical adaptation. Best for age 6+.

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

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

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

Step under the big top! Songs from The Greatest Showman meet breathtaking circus acts in this immersive family spectacle. Best for age 6+.

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

Award-winning collaborators Philip Glass and Phelim McDermott come together in this moving tapestry of music and Taoist Wisdom.

A boy in a mining town pursues his dream of becoming a ballet dancer in this Olivier and Tony-winning musical with songs by Elton John.

The zany true story of the corpse that fooled Hitler is turned into a high-spirited musical that riffs on WWII films and classic showtunes.

Emmy winners Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup star in this spiky revival of the American classic, directed by Marianne Elliot.

The iconic, Tony-winning rock musical, about a group of bohemian friends in NYC, returns to London in celebration of its 30th anniversary.

Regent’s Park artistic director Drew McOnie directs this brand new production of the iconic, award-winning Andrew Lloyd Webber musical.

Join the murderous students of Westerburg High as the WhatsOnStage Award-winning musical, based on the cult film, returns to London.

Crime-biting capers and comic book chaos await in this hilarious musical adventure for kids! Best for age 5+.

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

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

Lewis Carroll’s timeless tale is transformed into a kaleidoscopic adventure from the creators behind Circus 1903. Best for age 5+.

This brand new musical adapts the generation-defining novel by Irvine Welsh, featuring electrifying hits from the film and original songs.

This musical adaptation of the cult manga is a thrilling game of cat and mouse between an eccentric detective and an otherworldly killer.

Join the tea-guzzling tiger this summer, in this Olivier Award-nominated family show that is now a West End favourite! Best for age 3+.

Jordan Fien’s Olivier Award-winning revival of Sondheim’s subversive fairytale musical transfers to the West End.

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

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

Wildcats! Twenty years after the release of the movie, a new non-replica stage production of Disney's High School Musical returns to London.

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

A supernatural folk musical about love, prejudice and a dangerous bargain between a human girl and a witch-boy in the Appalachian Mountains.

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

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

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

Julia Donaldson’s story about helping others is adapted into an engaging family musical. Best for ages 2+. Babes in arms under 12 months.

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

Strictly winner and oddball comedian Bill Bailey returns to the West End with a musical comedy show celebrating the golden age of variety.

The joyful show about growing up queer with a supportive family, which has captured hearts worldwide, returns to the West End.

Get ready to learn... Blippi is back in London with another interactive live show for families! Best for age 2+.

This moving love story follows Emma and Dexter as their lives intertwine over the decades - revisiting them on the same day they met.

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

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

Daniel Bailey (Red Pitch) directs this major revival of August Wilson’s landmark play about racial tensions in 1950s Pittsburgh.

Meera Syal leads this 10th anniversary revival of Lucy Kirkwood’s drama about environmental catastrophy and generational responsibility.

Be seduced by this sizzling musical about a small-town girl who finds her voice at a glitzy Burlesque bar, based on the campy 2010 film.

Widely considered a cornerstone of modern ballet, MacMillan’s Manon returns to the Royal Opera House this autumn.

Hackney Empire's 2026 Christmas offering is a giant-sized festive adventure starring panto legend and Olivier-winner Clive Rowe.

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

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

Follow Billy's journey to uncover the truth about his past in this rich new musical by Dani Stoller and Chillina Kennedy.