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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.

52 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.

Oliver!

Oliver!

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

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.

Hamilton

Hamilton

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

All My Sons

All My Sons

Bryan Cranston stars in Ivo Van Hove’s innovative revival of Arthur Miller’s American Dream-skewering classic about love, loss and lies.

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 Lion King

The Lion King

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

The Producers

The Producers

This major revival of Mel Brooks' hilariously irreverent musical about a strategically planned Broadway flop transfers to the West End.

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.

Hadestown

Hadestown

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

Just For One Day

Just For One Day

Discover the story behind Live Aid in this exhilarating jukebox musical. Featuring songs from David Bowie, Diana Ross, Elton John and more.

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+.

The Mousetrap

The Mousetrap

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

Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play

Bluey and friends are ready to have so much fun in this fantastic live show, based on the hit TV series. Suitable for all ages.

The Snowman

The Snowman

Fly across a winter wonderland and see a Christmas classic! Now in its 28th year, The Snowman is as magical as ever. Suitable for all ages.

Cabaret

Cabaret

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

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+.

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.

Six the Musical

Six the Musical

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

Ballet Shoes

Ballet Shoes

Discover Ballet Shoes, Noel Streatfeild’s timeless tale of ambition and family, beautifully reimagined for the stage.

Starlight Express

Starlight Express

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

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.

Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart

Operation Ouch: Quest for the Jurassic Fart

Join the twin doctors from CBBC hit Operation Ouch! on this interactive mission to unearth history’s most powerful fart! Best for age 5+.

Top Hat

Top Hat

Enjoy this glittering musical adaptation of the iconic Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers film about love, mistaken identity, and tap dancing!

The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker

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

The Gruffalo's Child

The Gruffalo's Child

The heart-warming children’s show based on Julia Donaldson’s best-selling book returns this winter.

Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice

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

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.

Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary!

This deliciously dark Tony Award-winning comedy turns history on its head and puts Mary Todd Lincoln in the spotlight.

Woman in Mind

Woman in Mind

Sheridan Smith stars in this bold new production of Alan Ayckbourn’s moving and funny play about a woman whose reality splits in two.

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.

Pinocchio the Musical

Pinocchio the Musical

A heartwarming and hilarious new musical adaptation of the beloved children's story about family, freedom and self-discovery.

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.

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol

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

High Noon

High Noon

This adaptation of the iconic Western stars Denise Gough and Billy Crudup, with a script by the Oscar-winning writer of Forrest Gump.

The Nutcracker Musical

The Nutcracker Musical

This silly and moving Olivier-nominated musical version of the Christmas classic is full of singing mice and festive tunes. For all ages!

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.

Arcadia

Arcadia

A landmark in-the-round revival of Tom Stoppard's Olivier-winning play about time, science and desire.

Peppa Pig's Big Family Show!

Peppa Pig's Big Family Show!

Join Peppa and family as they prepare for a new arrival in this brand new stage show! Suitable for all ages. Babes in arms under 12 months.

Maddie Moate's Very Curious Christmas

Maddie Moate's Very Curious Christmas

Join BAFTA-winning children's presenter Maddie Moate for her live science show, perfect for curious kids and their adults! Best for age 4+.

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Pantomime

Jack and the Beanstalk: The Pantomime

Fee, fi, fo, fum… Trade your magic beans for tickets to West London’s most magical pantomime! Best for age 6+.

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.

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.

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.

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+.

Lost Atoms

Lost Atoms

Frantic Assembly celebrate their 30th year with this breathtaking new play about a fraught relationship, by Succession writer Anna Jordan.

Summerfolk

Summerfolk

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

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.

The Tempest

The Tempest

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

Mrs President

Mrs President

This powerful historical drama returns, telling the untold story of one of America’s most misunderstood First Ladies, Mary Todd Lincoln.

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.

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.

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