Richmond Theatre Tickets | Shows & What's On

Located south of the Thames, Richmond was once the residence of Tudor Kings, and there are rumours that Shakespeare may have performed some of his plays here. The town is also home to the prestigious Royal Ballet School, and the White Lodge building in Richmond Park is where students of the Lower School are taught. Those searching for shows in Richmond will find both fringe and grand-scale options. Most notable among its venues is Richmond Theatre. A quarter of a million theatregoers pass through its doors annually, attracted by a programme of drama, opera, family shows, musicals and events.

Drop the Dead Donkey

30 years after it premiered, this hilarious newsroom satire is back and better than ever on stage. The original cast comes together for a brand new story about the high-stakes and often chaotic world of 24-hour news that promises satire, wit and plenty of laughs. Drop the Dead Donkey is a BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning hit and an all-time British comedy classic; now it is one of the funniest Richmond theatre shows to book tickets for this year.

The 39 Steps

No other shows in Richmond are as plucky, thrilling and wildly inventive as Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller. This Olivier and Tony Award-winning comedy has played in 39 countries and entertained more than 3 million theatregoers, and now it is your turn to see it. Follow dashing hero Richard Hannay and his gung-ho adventures, replete with dastardly murders, secret agents, beautiful women… and just four actors playing a staggering 139 roles!