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Wednesday Matinees In London

Have a day off work? Split your week up with tickets to see a Wednesday matinee. This is one of the most popular midweek matinee days, with a huge number of West End shows opening their doors for performances between 2pm and 2.30pm. You can also bag cheap theatre tickets: prices are often lower than Saturday matinees, and sometimes less than evening performances too.

Les Miserables and The Lion King are just two of the top London musicals that perform for a daytime crowd, and you can also fit in both parts of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, with Part 1 starting in the afternoon and Part 2 in the evening.

36 Shows in London

Oliver!

Oliver!

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

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£24.00
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!

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£30.00
Shadowlands

Shadowlands

Downton Abbey’s Hugh Bonneville stars as Chronicles of Narnia author C.S Lewis, in this acclaimed play about love, loss and faith.

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£36.00
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+.

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£25.00
The Lion King

The Lion King

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

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£35.00
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+.

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£24.00
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.

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£30.00
Cabaret

Cabaret

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

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£37.00
Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Lesley Manville and Aidan Turner star in this major revival of the smouldering French drama about rivalry, romance and revenge.

Opens 21 Mar 2026
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£110.00
To Kill A Mockingbird

To Kill A Mockingbird

Academy Award winner Aaron Sorkin’s Tony-winning adaptation of Harper Lee’s novel about racial tensions in rural Alabama returns.

Opens 25 Jun 2026
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£37.00
The Truth

The Truth

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

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£20.00
War Horse

War Horse

A boy searches for his horse during the First World War as the award-winning smash hit, featuring breathtaking puppetry, returns to London.

Opens 16 May 2026
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£36.00
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+.

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£13.50
I’m Sorry, Prime Minister

I’m Sorry, Prime Minister

Griff Rhys Jones and Clive Francis reunite as Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey in Jonathan Lynn’s razor-sharp political comedy.

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£18.00
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

Step under the big top! Iconic songs from The Greatest Showman meet breathtaking circus acts in this brand‑new immersive family spectacle.

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£59.00
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Clint Dyer’s radical new staging reimagines the classic novel, probing identity, oppression and institutional power.

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£30.00
Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice

The smash-hit Broadway comedy, based on Tim Burton’s cult classic film, finally makes its London debut.

Opens 20 May 2026
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£24.00
The Misanthrope

The Misanthrope

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

Opens 16 Jun 2026
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£98.00
Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

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

Opens 16 Dec 2026
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£21.00
Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

Love, lies, poetry and disguise: Adrian Lester stars as the large-nosed wordsmith in this RSC transfer of Rostand’s romantic drama.

Opens 13 Jun 2026
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£18.00
Romeo and Juliet

Romeo and Juliet

Robert Icke directs Stranger Things star Sadie Sink and Hamnet's Noah Jupe as the star-crossed lovers in Shakespeare's romantic tragedy.

Opens 16 Mar 2026
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£24.00
1536

1536

This bold new play transfers to the West End. Three women. One summer in 1536. A field in Essex. A king’s betrayal ripples through time.

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£48.00
A Mirrored Monet

A Mirrored Monet

A lyrical new musical explores Monet’s struggle to finish The Water Lilies amid war, memory and the bloom of Belle Époque Paris.

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£15.00
Teeth 'N' Smiles

Teeth 'N' Smiles

Rebbeca Lucy Taylor, aka Self Esteem, stars in this explosive revival of David Hare's anarchic play about a failing rock’n’roll band.

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£25.00
Summerfolk

Summerfolk

Nina and Moses Raine adapt Nobel Prize nominee Maxim Gorky’s razor-sharp play about politics, privilege, class and denial.

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£24.00
A Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

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

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£8.00
Paddington The Musical

Paddington The Musical

Join a little bear for a very big adventure! Paddington finds a new home in London in this brand new musical adaptation of the beloved book.

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£42.00
The Gruffalo

The Gruffalo

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

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£12.00
The Tempest

The Tempest

Innovative theatremaker Tim Crouch tackles Shakespeare’s tragicomedy about magic, freedom and power in this metatheatrical new production.

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£6.00
The Story

The Story

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

Opens 27 Aug 2026
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£30.00
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

Jaja’s African Hair Braiding

This hilarious Tony-winning play about the lives of West African immigrants at a Harlem Braiding salon makes its London debut.

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£12.00
Dog Man: The Musical

Dog Man: The Musical

Crime-biting capers and comic book chaos await in this hilarious musical adventure for kids, based on Dav Pilkey’s hit series!

Opens 30 Jul 2026
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£33.00
An Ideal Husband

An Ideal Husband

Political, public and private personas are all at odds in this bold new staging of Wilde’s witty, enduringly relevant comic melodrama.

Opens 07 May 2026
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£12.00
The Enormous Crocodile

The Enormous Crocodile

Gobble up a fantastic family musical this summer! Roald Dahl’s book is turned into a snappy show with songs and puppets. Best for age 3+.

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£15.00
As You Like It

As You Like It

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

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£7.00
Relics

Relics

Four siblings reunite to clear out their late mother’s house in this darkly comic drama about loss, legacy and learning who you are.

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£12.00

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