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London Shows in 2025
Don't miss out on the best London shows and stay up-to-date with the latest openings. Discover all the new musicals coming to London in one place. Updated daily, our comprehensive guide to the best shows in 2025 is organised into useful categories to suit everyone's interests. Whether you're looking to see the latest star-studded musical, watch a gripping play, or share the magic of theatre with your family, this guide is your ultimate resource for what's playing in West End theatres in 2025.
New London Shows in 2025
Explore the best new London shows opening in 2025 with our comprehensive selection. This shortlist will help you navigate the exciting array of the latest theatrical offerings, ensuring you don't miss the perfect show. Stay informed about the latest productions hitting London theatres and make the most of your theatre experience in 2025.
London Musicals in 2025
If you're unsure on which musical you'd like to see, our overview to the best London musicals in 2025 will help you make that choice. Whether you're drawn to classic revivals, contemporary hits, or star-studded extravaganzas, you'll find all of the information you need to choose the perfect musical for your next theatre outing.
London Plays in 2025
Browse the latest plays hitting the London stage in 2025 and experience the very best that London Theatreland has to offer. Our theatre experts and critics have selected the most anticipated productions, from gripping dramas to thought-provoking comedies. Don't miss out on the chance to attend standout performances and innovative new works that define London's vibrant theatre scene.
London Family Shows in 2025
Share the magic of theatre with your family by exploring the latest family & kids friendly shows on the London stage in 2025. Our carefully selected list highlights the exciting productions, ensuring there's something for audiences of all ages. Discover heartwarming stories, spectacular performances, and special effects that will create lasting memories.
All London Shows in 2025
Guys and Dolls
The Bridge Theatre
4.7 107 reviews 4.7 107 reviews Tickets from £15.00- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: The Bridge Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
Oedipus (Wyndham's Theatre)
Wyndham's Theatre
Tickets from £30.00- Opens: Friday, 4 October 2024
Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025 - Starring: Lesley Manville, Mark Strong
- Playing at: Wyndham's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
Fawlty Towers
Apollo Theatre
4.9 50 reviews 4.9 50 reviews Tickets from £15.00- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
- Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
Shrek The Musical
Eventim Apollo
4.5 134 reviews 4.5 134 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Opens: Friday, 19 July 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Eventim Apollo
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Aladdin Pantomime
Lyric Hammersmith
3 1 review 3 1 review Tickets from £18.00- Opens: Saturday, 16 November 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025 - Running time: 2hrs (inc. interval)
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Only Fools and Horses the Musical
Eventim Apollo
4.7 370 reviews 4.7 370 reviews Tickets from £54.00- Opens: Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Paul Whitehouse, Ryan Hutton, Tom Bennett
- Playing at: Eventim Apollo
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
The Lehman Trilogy
Gillian Lynne Theatre
4.7 41 reviews 4.7 41 reviews Tickets from £12.00- Opens: Wednesday, 25 September 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025 - Running time: 3 Hours 20 Minutes
- Playing at: Gillian Lynne Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Homo Alone
The Other Palace - Studio
Tickets from £30.00KEVIN!!!!! Stood at Mykonos airport baggage carousel Kevin McCallister’s Dads realise they have left their beloved son at home.
- Opens: Friday, 29 November 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025 - Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval
- Playing at: The Other Palace - Studio
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Mary Skeaping's Giselle
London Coliseum
Tickets from £21.00Giselle is a haunting story of innocence and betrayal – a timeless tale about the redemptive power of love. Following five-star reviews in 2024, Mary Skeaping’s enthralling production returns to the London Coliseum for one week only.
- Opens: Wednesday, 15 January 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 18 January 2025 - Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 18 January 2025
Dr. Strangelove
Noel Coward Theatre
Tickets from £30.00Stanley Kubrick's astonishing story, Dr Strangelove, will arrive in the West End in 2024, a world premiere. Widely described as one of the greatest comedy films of all time, Kubrick's 1964 movie was nominated for four Academy Awards and seven BAFTAs. This brand new stage production is the first adaptation of the film-maker’s work, a collaboration by the BAFTA and Emmy Award winner Armando Iannucci and the Olivier winner Sean Foley. Prepare for a very dark, horribly funny satire about nuclear war.
- Opens: Tuesday, 8 October 2024
Booking until: Saturday, 25 January 2025 - Starring: Steve Coogan
- Playing at: Noel Coward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 January 2025
The Little Foxes
Young Vic
Tickets from £30.00- Opens: Thursday, 5 December 2024
Booking until: Saturday, 8 February 2025
- Playing at: Young Vic
- Booking until: Saturday, 8 February 2025
Hadestown
Lyric Theatre
4.8 38 reviews 4.8 38 reviews Tickets from £24.00Back in London five years after its sold-out run at the National Theatre, Hadestown transports audiences to a realm where love, hope, and redemption collide. The winner of 8 Tony Awards, Hadestown offers a unique fusion of ancient mythology and modern storytelling.
- Booking until: Sunday, 9 February 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 9 February 2025
Why Am I So Single
Garrick Theatre
Tickets from £24.00- Opens: Tuesday, 27 August 2024
Booking until: Thursday, 13 February 2025 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Garrick Theatre
- Booking until: Thursday, 13 February 2025
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Ambassadors Theatre
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £24.00Back in 2008 the movie proved a smash hit. The new stage production sold out night after night at the Southwark Playhouse theatre. Now it’s in the West End, brought to life once more by a group of talented actor-musicians.
- Opens: Thursday, 10 October 2024
Booking until: Saturday, 15 February 2025
- Playing at: Ambassadors Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 15 February 2025
Mean Girls
Savoy Theatre
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £27.00- Booking until: Sunday, 16 February 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Savoy Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 16 February 2025
Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical
Shaftesbury Theatre
4.8 210 reviews 4.8 210 reviews Tickets from £27.00Mrs Doubtfire delighted millions of people of every age when it was released. Now the musical adaptation celebrates the timeless themes of family, love, and self-discovery whilst also maintaining a homage to the beloved film.
- Booking until: Sunday, 16 February 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Shaftesbury Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 16 February 2025
Starlight Express
Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
5 5 reviews 5 5 reviews Tickets from £35.00- Booking until: Sunday, 16 February 2025
- Running time: 2hr (approx). Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
- Booking until: Sunday, 16 February 2025
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Phoenix Theatre
4.7 46 reviews 4.7 46 reviews Tickets from £36.00- Booking until: Sunday, 16 February 2025
- Running time: 3hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Phoenix Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 16 February 2025
Mary, Queen of Scots
London Coliseum
Tickets from £12.00Making its ENO premiere, this critically acclaimed modern opera set 500 years ago tells the story that still resonates today. With hostile forces on every side, Mary I of Scotland attempts to secure a happy future for herself and her country.
Caught between her drunken husband, her scheming half-brother, and her untrustworthy lover, Mary I of Scotland must find a way to protect her country and her Catholic faith.
- Opens: Saturday, 15 February 2025
Booking until: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 - Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Tuesday, 18 February 2025
The Pirates of Penzance
London Coliseum
Tickets from £12.00Gilbert and Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance heads back to theatreland thanks to the English National Opera. The show's lively characters and memorable songs offer an enchanting and entertaining theatrical experience that's perfect for all ages.
- Opens: Monday, 2 December 2024
Booking until: Friday, 21 February 2025 - Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Friday, 21 February 2025
The Marriage Of Figaro
London Coliseum
5 2 reviews 5 2 reviews Tickets from £30.00The first revival of Joe Hill-Gibbins’ production of Mozart’s comic opera, The Marriage of Figaro, returns to the ENO following its acclaimed 2020 premiere, expertly conducted by Ainārs Rubiķis. Expect a bold, memorable, and highly entertaining show that perfectly complements Mozart's stunning overtures and arias.
- Opens: Wednesday, 5 February 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Running time: 3hr 20min. Incl 1 interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Saturday, 22 February 2025
Play On!
Lyric Hammersmith
Tickets from £18.00Talawa Theatre Company's vibrant adaptation of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night set in the 1980s in Notting Hill during the rise of reggae sound systems. Play On explores love, identity, and mistaken identity through the lens of Caribbean culture.
- Opens: Wednesday, 29 January 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 22 February 2025 - Running time: 2hr 30 mins. Incl 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Saturday, 22 February 2025
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5 1104 reviews 4.5 1104 reviews Tickets from £25.00- Booking until: Saturday, 1 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 20min interval.
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 March 2025
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Palace Theatre
4.6 43 reviews 4.6 43 reviews Tickets from £36.00- Booking until: Sunday, 2 March 2025
- Playing at: Palace Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 2 March 2025
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9 2493 reviews 4.9 2493 reviews Tickets from £30.00Les Misérables has retained its crown as the longest-running musical in the West End for nearly 40 years. Over 130 million people worldwide have been captivated by this timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption. This is a must-see on your plans when you visit London.
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Sondheim Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
Oedipus (Old Vic)
Old Vic Theatre
Tickets from £30.00- Opens: Tuesday, 21 January 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025 - Starring: Indira Varma, Rami Malek
- Playing at: Old Vic Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre
4.8 3693 reviews 4.8 3693 reviews Tickets from £30.00The Phantom of the Opera is a timeless tale of love, obsession, and tragedy set in the glamourous world of the Paris Opera House. With its haunting music from Andrew Lloyd Wbber, opulent sets, and gripping storyline, The Phantom of the Opera has been captivating audiences across the world for over 37 years.
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 20min interval.
- Playing at: His Majesty's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
4.8 4616 reviews 4.8 4616 reviews Tickets from £14.75Now celebrating its 25th year in the West End, Mamma Mia! is an irresistible musical set to ABBA's timeless hits. The show contains 23 of the biggest ABBA hits, including unforgettable hits like "Dancing Queen", "Waterloo" and the title song "Mamma Mia".
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Novello Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
Hamilton
Victoria Palace
4.7 651 reviews 4.7 651 reviews Tickets from £24.00The award-winning and record-breaking Hamilton is delighting audiences at the Victoria Palace Theatre. This is a hugely popular musical based on America's founding father Alexander Hamilton's life with a book, music, and lyrics written by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Victoria Palace
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
MJ the Musical
Prince Edward Theatre
4.8 319 reviews 4.8 319 reviews Tickets from £24.00The 10-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical has now arrived in the West End. Stacked with classic Jackson chart toppers, MJ The Musical will allow audiences to experience the magic and unparalleled talent and influence of one of the most popular entertainers of all time!
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Prince Edward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 29 March 2025
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
4.8 6601 reviews 4.8 6601 reviews Tickets from £45.00Disney's The Lion King is an unparalleled West End theatrical experience, bringing the enchanting world of the African savannah to the stage in a mesmerising spectacle for all ages. Adapted from the 1994 animation film, The Lion King has been selling out to audiences for over two decades.
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyceum Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 March 2025
Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie
London County Hall
4.7 202 reviews 4.7 202 reviews Tickets from £18.00- Booking until: Sunday, 30 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London County Hall
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 March 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 1936 reviews 4.7 1936 reviews Tickets from £24.00- Booking until: Sunday, 4 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Duchess Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 May 2025
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.8 252 reviews 4.8 252 reviews Tickets from £41.00- Booking until: Sunday, 4 May 2025
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 May 2025
Richard II
The Bridge Theatre
Tickets from £23.00Richard II is charismatic, eloquent and loved by his friends. And a disastrous King – dishonest, capricious and politically incompetent.
Echoing down the centuries is the perennial problem: how to deal with a ruler who has a rock solid right to rule but is set on wrecking the country he leads.
- Opens: Monday, 10 February 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 10 May 2025 - Starring: Jonathan Bailey
- Playing at: The Bridge Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 May 2025
ABBA Voyage
Abba Arena
4.9 379 reviews 4.9 379 reviews Tickets from £65.00- Booking until: Sunday, 11 May 2025
- Running time: 1hr 40min. No interval.
- Playing at: Abba Arena
- Booking until: Sunday, 11 May 2025
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7 1145 reviews 4.7 1145 reviews Tickets from £24.00Matilda The Musical takes audiences of all ages on an unforgettable journey filled with laughter, heart, and the inspiring tale of a courageous little girl with extraordinary powers. The show has won over 100 international awards since it opened in London in 2011.
- Booking until: Sunday, 25 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 25 May 2025
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.8 108 reviews 4.8 108 reviews Tickets from £36.00- Booking until: Saturday, 31 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 May 2025
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Aldwych Theatre
4.8 2477 reviews 4.8 2477 reviews Tickets from £12.00- Booking until: Saturday, 31 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Aldwych Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 May 2025
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7 5682 reviews 4.7 5682 reviews Tickets from £30.00Now in the 10th longest-running West End stage production in British history, Wicked is the multi-award winning musical based on the 1995 Gregory Maguire novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. Dubbed Best Musical of the Decade by Entertainment Weekly, Wicked continues to be one of the West End's most popular family musicals.
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 June 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Victoria Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 June 2025
Mamma Mia! The Party
The O2
4.9 52 reviews 4.9 52 reviews Tickets from £173.00- Booking until: Sunday, 15 June 2025
- Running time: 4 hours
- Playing at: The O2
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 June 2025
Magic Mike Live!
London Hippodrome
4.9 28 reviews 4.9 28 reviews Tickets from £43.00Conceived and directed by Channing Tatum, MAGIC MIKE LIVE is an unforgettably fun night of sizzling, 360-degree entertainment based on the hit movies.
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 June 2025
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: London Hippodrome
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 June 2025
The Devil Wears Prada
Dominion Theatre
Tickets from £30.00- Opens: Tuesday, 1 October 2024
Booking until: Saturday, 18 October 2025
- Playing at: Dominion Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 18 October 2025
My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre
4.9 21 reviews 4.9 21 reviews Tickets from £30.00- Opens: Saturday, 1 March 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 2 November 2025 - Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Gillian Lynne Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 2 November 2025
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