Sunday Matinees In London

A wildly entertaining new production by Derren Brown heads to the West End, following a sold-out UK and Ireland tour.

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

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

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

J. K. Rowling's Wizarding World is transformed on stage, offering fans a unique return to their favourite fantasy world. Best for age 10+.

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

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

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

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in style, Matthew Bourne’s unforgettable retelling of the classic fairy tale in dance heads to London.

This jukebox musical tells the story of a real-life remarkable jam session between Elvis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis.

Enjoy a Christmas classic as London’s most popular festive ballet returns for another exhilarating season. Best for age 5+.

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

Kickstart 2027 in a lavish, retro-futuristic 19th-century world of wonder with Cirque du Soleil's Kurios. Suitable for all ages.

Fly across a winter wonderland and see a Christmas classic! Now in its 29th year, The Snowman is as magical as ever. Suitable for all ages.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Expect show-stopping songs and side-splitting comedy at Lyric Hammersmith’s pantomime - a delight for the whole family. Best for age 6+.

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

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

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+.

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

This feel-good, Olivier-nominated jukebox musical about friendship, camaraderie and community features a real onstage bar!

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

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

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

Don your tap shoes and grab your umbrellas as this charming musical dances into Sadler’s Wells for a limited run in 2027.

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

A heartless fashion mogul is visited by three ghosts in this vibrant hip-hop dance take on Dickens. Best for age 7+.

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

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

A five-star musical adaptation of the beloved children's story returns to the Globe this Christmas. Best for age 5+.

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.

Following acclaimed global performances, this haunting and heart-rending musical focuses on the life and death of Edgar Allan Poe.