London Theatre Shows in April 2025

Make the most of the Easter Holidays with a trip to see these family shows in April - book for Matilda the Musical, or hilarious Mischief Theatre productions The Play That Goes Wrong and The Comedy About Spies. For star-gazers, Ewan McGregor heads up My Master Builder, and Giant starring John Lithgow transfers to the West End. Plus you still have a few weeks to catch Marvel stars Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell in Much Ado About Nothing and Succession’s Brian Cox in The Score. Finally, the Coliseum’s summer musical, The Great Gatsby, Charlestons onto London’s biggest stage, fresh from Broadway.

If you enjoy critically acclaimed West End shows, the Olivier Awards - one of the biggest theatrical events in the UK - are due to be held this month, with the winners sure to be the hottest tickets in town!

49 Shows in London

Les Miserables

Les Miserables

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

ABBA Voyage

ABBA Voyage

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

The Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera

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

MJ the Musical

MJ the Musical

Discover the creative mind and artistry behind the King of Pop in this Tony Award-winning musical.

Matilda the Musical

Matilda the Musical

Tim Minchin's mischievous musical adaptation is a hilarious, heart-warming modern classic for the whole family. Best for age 6+.

Wicked

Wicked

Discover the untold story of the witches of Oz, with spellbinding songs, a powerful story and incredible visual spectacles. Best for age 7+.

Hamilton

Hamilton

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

Back to the Future the Musical

Back to the Future the Musical

Great Scott! The legendary time-traveling comedy is back in this incredible musical adaptation that will delight the entire family.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Immerse yourself in a world of spectacle and faded glamour at this unmissable jukebox musical, based on Baz Luhrmann’s film.

The Great Gatsby: A New Musical

The Great Gatsby: A New Musical

It’s the party of the season! The Coliseum’s summer musical is a decadent adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic!

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Discover the life and career of a global superstar in this electrifying show, featuring hits "Proud Mary" and "River Deep Mountain High".

Oliver!

Oliver!

Matthew Bourne directs a thrilling revival of Lionel Bart’s musical, featuring “Consider Yourself”, “I’d Do Anything” and more.

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.

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

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

The Lion King

The Lion King

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

The Devil Wears Prada

The Devil Wears Prada

The iconic film becomes a fun and fabulous new musical, with songs by Elton John. Dress to impress because Miranda Priestly is on her way!

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

From the creators of South Park this outrageous, multi-award winning musical tells the hilarious story of two naïve Mormon missionaries.

Mean Girls

Mean Girls

Fetch news alert! Tina Fey's Mean Girls musical, based on the hit film, is now in London.

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.

Starlight Express

Starlight Express

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s exhilarating musical, performed entirely on rollerskates, returns to London at the dazzling Starlight Auditorium.

Cabaret

Cabaret

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

The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

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

Hadestown

Hadestown

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

Mrs. Doubtfire

Mrs. Doubtfire

She’s in the West End, dearies! The classic Robin Williams film is now a hilarious, heart-warming musical comedy.

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 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!

Clueless The Musical

Clueless The Musical

The iconic ‘90s film transforms into a fashionably fun musical comedy! A new version from Amy Heckerling, with songs by KT Tunstall.

Retrograde

Retrograde

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

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 Curious Case of Benjamin Button

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic story of a man who ages in reverse becomes a dazzling folk musical set on the coast of Cornwall.

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.

Titanique

Titanique

Climb aboard the funniest, campest musical in town, girlfriends! Forget Jack and Rose… Céline Dion is the star of this Off-Broadway hit.

Six the Musical

Six the Musical

Henry VIII’s embattled ex-wives reign over the West End with their fist-pumping histo-remix.

The Score

The Score

See Brian Cox dominate the stage as composer Johann Sebastian Bach in this captivating new history play, directed by Trevor Nunn.

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.

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.

Magic Mike Live

Magic Mike Live

Let your hair down with a night of irresistible, temperature-raising entertainment, inspired by Channing Tatum’s sizzling film franchise.

Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Experience a fresh take on one of the greatest love stories of all time, in this Wild West-inspired production of Shakespeare’s tragedy.

Stiletto: A New Musical

Stiletto: A New Musical

Step into 18th-century Venice, where a young man’s beautiful voice collides with love and crime. A world premiere at Charing Cross.

The Choir of Man

The Choir of Man

Experience the ultimate pub lock-in in London, thanks to nine normal guys with incredible voices - and a real bar on stage!

My First Ballet: Swan Lake

My First Ballet: Swan Lake

Learn about friendship, honesty and forgiveness in this specially adapted version of Swan Lake for younger audiences. Best for age 3+.

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

Discover gods, monsters and teenage destiny as this epic musical, based on Rick Riordan’s best-selling books, plays in London.

Austentatious

Austentatious

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

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).

Ghosts

Ghosts

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

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.

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

You give a place, time and situation and they create a brand-new musical! Showstopper is perfect for theatre fans who enjoy the unexpected.

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