Thursday Matinees In London

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

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

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

This swingin’ new musical, from a Tony and Olivier Award-winning creative team, tells the story of Frank Sinatra’s remarkable career.

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

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

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

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

The Olivier Award-winning adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s film is a magical West End experience. Best for age 6+.

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

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

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

Wildcats! McFly's Harry Judd stars as Coach Bolton in this nostalgic stage version of the film, 20 years after it first hit cinemas.

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

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

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

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

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.

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+.

Escape into the Forest of Arden with this revelatory and joyous festival-themed staging of Shakespeare’s beloved pastoral comedy.

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

This moving musical follows a group of queer activists who travel to rural Wales to support a group of miners during the 1980s strikes.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

This new translation of Chekhov’s tragi-comic masterwork about desire, ambition and the nature of art unfolds by candlelight.

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

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

Tom Stoppard's wildly funny play of murder mystery and deep philosophical debates returns to the London stage in an exciting new revival.

Zambia, 1964; a schoolteacher rallies misfit dreamers to train as astronauts and defy the space race’s status quo.

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

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.

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