Wednesday Matinees In London

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

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

Back by popular demand, Ardal O'Hanlon and Stephen Mangan star in Florian Zeller’s relationship comedy about truth, lies, and infidelity.

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

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

A daring revival of the hit musical welcomes audiences to 1930s Berlin, via the immersive Kit Kat Club. Starring Skylar Astin and Sarah Hyland.

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

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

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+.

Emily Burns directs Hay Fever, a new production starring Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant in the West End this autumn.

Conor McPherson’s striking new adaptation of Chekhov’s classic arrives at the Harold Pinter Theatre, starring Kristin Scott Thomas.

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

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

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.

Keira Knightley stars in a new stage adaptation of Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck’s story of censorship, surveillance, art and politics.

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.

A couple are haunted by their past in this terrifying new play set in the spine-chilling universe of the Paranormal Activity film franchise.

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.

The epic musical about love, hope and sacrifice during the Vietnam War returns to London in a vibrant, reimagined new staging.

Step into a roarsome new play adaptation of the famous children’s story The Jungle Book at the National Theatre. Best for age 7+.

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

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+.

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

Danny Sapani (Black Panther) leads this new adaptation of Bernadine Evaristo’s decade-spanning novel by Natasha Gordon (Nine Night).

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

It’s not Christmas without this hilarious panto spectacular! Enjoy 7 pantos in 70 minutes for the price of one. Best for age 6+.

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

Ghosts star Charlotte Ritchie leads Dominic Cooke's major revival of Caryl Churchill’s landmark play about colonialism, gender and power.

Emma Corrin and Harriet Walter star in Tennessee Williams’ rarely performed play about a family united by grief but divided by truth.

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

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

Art and ambition: this new musical tells the story of the girl behind Edgar Degas’ famous statue, and the man who immortalised her.

This hilarious Tony-winning play about the lives of West African immigrants at a Harlem Braiding salon returns to London by popular demand.

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

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

Russell Tovey leads this real-time psychological thriller about a police officer decoding a series of clues to save a woman in danger.

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