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London Shows playing in May 2025
It's half term and you're bringing the kids to take in a dazzling West End show. Maybe you're planning a romantic weekend in London's West End with the person you adore, and part of the fun is going to be a big, bold musical extravaganza?
So what London shows do we have in store for you this month? Don't miss The Mad Ones at The Other Palace - Studio, The Deep Blue Sea at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, and The Crucible at the Globe Theatre, all of which open during May 2025. The streets of theatreland are bustling and vibrant.
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Kyoto
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
4.6 7 reviews 4.6 7 reviews Tickets from £67.00Following on from its critically acclaimed run at The RSC, Kyoto arrives in London’s West End for a limited engagement from January 2025. Stephen Kunken stars in this pulse-pounding political drama.
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 May 2025
Manhunt
Royal Court Theatre
Tickets from £18.00Inspired by the biggest manhunt in UK history, award-winning writer and director Robert Icke provides a chilling portrait of a man on the run in a new play debuting in 2025.
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 May 2025
- Playing at: Royal Court Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 May 2025
Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors
Menier Chocolate Factory
5 2 reviews 5 2 reviews Tickets from £42.00DRACULA, A Comedy of Terrors is a Bram-new comedy you can really sink your teeth into. Filled with clever wordplay and anything-goes pop culture references, it’s a 90-minute, gender-bending, quick-changing, laugh-out-loud reimagining of the gothic classic, perfect for audiences of all blood types.
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 May 2025
- Running time: 1hr 30min.
- Playing at: Menier Chocolate Factory
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 May 2025
Richard II
The Bridge Theatre
4.7 11 reviews 4.7 11 reviews Tickets from £59.00Award-winning actor Jonathan Bailey heads back to the London stage in a thrilling revival of William Shakespeare's brilliant play, Richard II. Experience the timeless exploration of power and identity for a limited time at the Bridge Theatre.
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl 1 interval.
- Starring: Jonathan Bailey
- Playing at: The Bridge Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 May 2025
Ghosts
Lyric Hammersmith
Tickets from £12.00A bold new reimaging of Henrik Ibsen's Ghosts heads to the Lyric Hammersmith for a limited run in spring 2025. Written by Gary Owen and directed by Rachel O'Riordan, Callum Scott Howells and Victoria Smurfit star in this gripping tale of love, lies and dark secrets.
- Opens: Friday, 11 April 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 10 May 2025 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 May 2025
Jane Eyre
Sadlers Wells
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £30.00Charlotte Brontë's ultimate heroine, Jane Eyre, is brought to life through awe-inspiring choreography and live music from the unforgettable collective of Northern Ballet. The timeless tale of romance, jealousy and dark secrets heads to London as part of a wider UK Tour.
- Opens: Tuesday, 13 May 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 17 May 2025 - Running time: 2hr 5min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Sadlers Wells
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 May 2025
Speed
Bush Theatre
Tickets from £12.00Speed is a hilarious and heartfelt production that delves into the everyday frustrations and long-hidden secrets that keep us in a whirlwind. Set during a speed awareness course in Birmingham, Speed is set to premiere at the Bush Theatre in Spring 2025.
- Opens: Friday, 4 April 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 17 May 2025
- Playing at: Bush Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 May 2025
Midnight Cowboy
Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Tickets from £36.00A new musical based on the book by James Leo Herlihy and a 1969 triple Academy Award-winning film, Midnight Cowboy will make its stage premiere in London this Spring. Starring Max Bowden from Eastenders, experience a fresh new perspective on Joe Buck and Ratso Rizzo's journey.
- Opens: Friday, 4 April 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 17 May 2025 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Starring: Max Bowden, Paul Jacob French
- Playing at: Southwark Playhouse Elephant
- Booking until: Saturday, 17 May 2025
Austentatious
Vaudeville Theatre
5 6 reviews 5 6 reviews Tickets from £26.00Experience a hilarious new Jane Austen novel with the smash-hit comedy Austentatious. Inspired entirely by a title from the audience and performed in period costume with live musical accompaniment - it’s a riotous, razor-sharp show where swooning is guaranteed.
- Booking until: Monday, 19 May 2025
- Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 19 May 2025
Murder, She Didn't Write
Duchess Theatre
Tickets from £35.00Experience a classic murder mystery on the spot with Murder, She Didn't Write - an ingenious improvised comedy which heads to London as part of a UK tour. A huge success with audiences during its Edinburgh Festival Fringe, be a part of your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage.
- Booking until: Monday, 19 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Duchess Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 19 May 2025
Dear England
Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
4.9 42 reviews 4.9 42 reviews Tickets from £30.00The Olivier-Award winning 'Best New Play', Dear England returns to the London stage for a limited run at the National Theatre in March 2025. Influenced by the 2024 Euros tournament, this play will continue to evolve around the journey of the England's football team under manager Gareth Southgate.
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 May 2025
How To Fight Loneliness
Park Theatre
Tickets from £18.00From Tony Award-nominated writer Neil LaBute presents How To Fight Loneliness, a play which presents a gripping exploration of how we confront life's toughest moments when time is running out. It premieres at the Park Theatre in Spring 2025.
- Opens: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 24 May 2025 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Park Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 May 2025
Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £26.00Experience the breathtaking choreographic style of Christopher Wheeldon in Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works at the Royal Opera House. Four distinctive ballets from Fool's Paradise, The Two of Us, Us and An American in Paris will make this an awe-inspiring production to watch.
- Opens: Friday, 9 May 2025
Booking until: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
The Mad Ones
The Other Palace - Studio
Tickets from £31.00After a massively successful run in Birmingham, The Mad Ones heads to the capital in May 2025. The production which provided an instant viral hit on YouTube will take audiences on a heartwarming, lively ride through love, loss, and finding your own destiny.
- Opens: Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 1 June 2025
- Playing at: The Other Palace - Studio
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 June 2025
Bat Out of Hell
Peacock Theatre
4.7 608 reviews 4.7 608 reviews Tickets from £25.00Bat Out of Hell: The Musical roars back onto the London stage for a limited season in 2025, delivering a thrilling mix of rock anthems and an epic love story. Featuring the iconic hits of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf, this high-octane production is a feast for the senses, packed with spectacular staging and heart-pounding energy.
- Opens: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 7 June 2025 - Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 June 2025
Mean Girls
Savoy Theatre
4.5 44 reviews 4.5 44 reviews Tickets from £20.00Tina Fey's iconic 2004 film was hugely popular with Broadway audiences and now its here in London! Mean Girls is a fun, high-energy experience that hilarious explores high school drama, friendship and self-identity.
- Booking until: Sunday, 8 June 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Savoy Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 8 June 2025
Faust
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £48.00One of the most popular operas from the 1860s to World War II, Faust will be presented by David McVicar in spectacular style. Described as "seductive as it is damning", it plays for a limited season in the grandeur surroundings of the Royal Opera House.
- Opens: Friday, 23 May 2025
Booking until: Tuesday, 10 June 2025 - Running time: 3hr 25min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Tuesday, 10 June 2025
Onegin
Royal Opera House
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £41.00John Cranko's lavish ballet adaptation of Alexander Pushkin's verse novel Eugene Onegin is set to Tchaikovsky's soaring music. Explore unrequited love, rash decisions, and bitter regrets at the Royal Opera House for a limited time.
- Opens: Thursday, 29 May 2025
Booking until: Thursday, 12 June 2025 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 2 Intervals.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Thursday, 12 June 2025
Shucked
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
Tickets from £18.00Described as 'hilarious, heartfelt, and totally original', Shucked transfers to London where it will perform at the beautiful Regent's Park Open Air Theatre from May 2025. Shucked is a Tony Award-winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, an unscrupulous con artist, and a battle for the heart and soil of a small town, is not to be missed.
- Opens: Saturday, 10 May 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 14 June 2025
- Playing at: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 June 2025
Stiletto
Charing Cross Theatre
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £15.00Created by Matthew Wilder and Tim Luscombe, Stiletto is a brand new musical debuting in London in spring 2025. Set during the winter of 1730-31, it follows an inspiring opera singer who falls in love with the daughter of an African slave. As the bond between the pair becomes deeper, his past and the corrupt world around him threaten to tear them apart.
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 June 2025
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval[s].
- Playing at: Charing Cross Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 June 2025
The Brightening Air
Old Vic Theatre
Tickets from £26.00The Brightening Air is a new play by Conor McPherson (Girl From The North Country) and it makes it world premiere at The Old Vic in Spring 2025. Chris O’Dowd will star in this alluring tale of fate, family and unseen forces set in Ireland during the 1980s.
- Opens: Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 14 June 2025
- Playing at: Old Vic Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 14 June 2025
Retrograde
Apollo Theatre
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £24.00If you're looking to experience some 'must-see theatre' (The Telegraph) look no further than the much-anticipated transfer of Retrograde. Ryan Calais Cameron delivers a gripping play that explores race, power, and identity in Hollywood during the 1950s. It transfers to the West End following a critically acclaimed run at Kiln Theatre.
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 June 2025
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Starring: Ivanno Jeremiah, Oliver Johnstone, Stanley Townsend
- Playing at: Apollo Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 June 2025
The Deep Blue Sea
Theatre Royal Haymarket
Tickets from £15.00Tamsin Greig stars in Terence Rattigan’s 1950’s study of obsession and the destructive power of love in a new production originally presented at the Theatre Royal Bath.
- Opens: Wednesday, 7 May 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 21 June 2025 - Running time: 2hr 30mins. Inc. 1 Interval.
- Starring: Tamsin Greig
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 June 2025
Marriage Material
Lyric Hammersmith
Tickets from £12.00Sathnam Sanghera's critically acclaimed Marriage Material is set to take the stage in 2025. This powerful new play traces the journey of a Sikh family and their Wolverhampton corner shop from the 1960s to the present day, exploring themes of inequality, duty, and ambition.
- Opens: Friday, 23 May 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 21 June 2025 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 June 2025
The Westway Sessions at the Vaudeville
Vaudeville Theatre
Tickets from £30.00Six leading stars of the West End and Broadway will perform five exclusive Westway Concerts at the Vaudeville Theatre: Cassidy Janson, Liza Pulman & Joe Stilgoe (Couple of Swells), Aimie Atkinson, Lee Mead and Kerry Ellis.
- Booking until: Monday, 23 June 2025
- Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 23 June 2025
Here We Are
Lyttelton - National Theatre
Tickets from £36.00It captivated audiences in New York and now Stephen Sondheim's final musical Here We Are heads to London's National Theatre in Spring 2025. Based on two Luis Buñuel films, this richly layered story explores love, connection, and the complexities of modern life.
- Opens: Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 28 June 2025
- Playing at: Lyttelton - National Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 June 2025
Carmen
Royal Opera House
2.5 2 reviews 2.5 2 reviews Tickets from £64.00French composer Georges Bizet's beloved opera Carmen is set to play at the Royal Opera House. With its fascinating blend of passion, sensuality and violence - this is a great production for devoted opera fanatics and people who want to be introduced to a timeless piece.
- Opens: Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Booking until: Thursday, 3 July 2025 - Running time: 3hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Thursday, 3 July 2025
The Crucible
Globe Theatre
4.8 11 reviews 4.8 11 reviews Tickets from £7.00Arthur Miller's classic tale of paranoia and power comes to live in the breathtakingly immersive setting of Shakespeare's Globe. Experience the raw intensity of The Crucible for a limited nine-week run.
- Opens: Thursday, 8 May 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 12 July 2025
- Playing at: Globe Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 July 2025
My Master Builder
Wyndham's Theatre
Tickets from £30.00Ewan McGregor returns to the London stage after 17 years in My Master Builder, a compelling new play inspired by Ibsen's work. Exploring themes of love and vulnerability, this production offers a fresh take on timeless emotions for a limited season in 2025.
- Opens: Thursday, 17 April 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 12 July 2025 - Starring: Ewan McGregor
- Playing at: Wyndham's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 July 2025
Miss Myrtle's Garden
Bush Theatre
Tickets from £12.00Miss Myrtle's Garden is a brand new play by Danny James King and it will make its debut at the Bush Theatre. The production will take a hard-hitting and life-affirming look at the impact of dementia on a Black British family, centring around Miss Myrtle.
- Opens: Saturday, 31 May 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 12 July 2025
- Playing at: Bush Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 12 July 2025
Il Trovatore
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £53.00Adele Thomas will direct this co-production with Opernhaus Zurich to capture the thrilling story of love, revenge, and fate at the iconic Royal Opera House. Hailed by the Opera Gazet as "one of the most fascinating works of Italian Gothic romanticism, Il Trovatore will run for a limited season from February 2025.
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 July 2025
- Running time: 2hr 55min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 July 2025
Fiddler on the Roof
Barbican Theatre
4.7 133 reviews 4.7 133 reviews Tickets from £30.00Fiddler on the Roof returns to the London stage this Spring! Jordan Fein's critically acclaimed production captivated audiences during its sold-out run at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre last summer. Jam-packed with powerful storytelling, timeless music, and a stellar cast; this iconic musical promises you one of the best nights out at the theatre in 2025.
- Opens: Saturday, 24 May 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 19 July 2025 - Running time: 2hr 40mins. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Barbican Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 19 July 2025
The Fifth Step
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
Tickets from £60.00Following a critically acclaimed, sold-out run in Edinburgh, Jack Lowden and Martin Freeman take the stage in David Ireland's powerful new play exploring addiction, masculinity, and faith. The production heads to the West End for a limited run in Spring 2025.
- Opens: Saturday, 10 May 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 26 July 2025 - Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Starring: Jack Lowden, Martin Freeman
- Playing at: Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
- Booking until: Saturday, 26 July 2025
Giant
Harold Pinter Theatre
5 3 reviews 5 3 reviews Tickets from £30.00John Lithgow reprises his role as Roald Dahl in the West End transfer of Giant, following its sold-out run at the Royal Court Theatre. Written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Nicholas Hytner, Giant presents a fictionalised portrayal of a pivotal afternoon in the life of celebrated author Roald Dahl.
- Opens: Saturday, 26 April 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 2 August 2025 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: John Lithgow
- Playing at: Harold Pinter Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 August 2025
Romeo and Juliet
Globe Theatre
Tickets from £8.00Shakespeare's timeless love story unfolds in the American Wild West at Shakespeare's Globe. Experience the passion and tragedy of Romeo and Juliet in the beautiful outdoor surroundings this year.
- Opens: Friday, 25 April 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 2 August 2025
- Playing at: Globe Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 2 August 2025
The Book of Mormon
Prince of Wales Theatre
4.8 5472 reviews 4.8 5472 reviews Tickets from £25.00The Book of Mormon is a wildly entertaining, award-winning show that is as hilarious as it is heartfelt. Audiences worldwide have been captivated by this production which pushes boundaries whilst delivering laughs and unforgettable performances.
- Booking until: Saturday, 9 August 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Prince of Wales Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 9 August 2025
Mrs Warren's Profession
Garrick Theatre
Tickets from £30.00Mother and daughter Imelda Staunton and Bessie Carter will appear onstage together for the first time as Mrs Kitty Warren and Vivie Warren in a new production of George Bernard Shaw’s Mrs. Warren’s Profession. It heads to the Garrick Theatre from this summer!
- Opens: Saturday, 10 May 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 16 August 2025 - Starring: Imelda Staunton, Bessie Carter
- Playing at: Garrick Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 16 August 2025
A Midsummer Night's Dream
The Bridge Theatre
4.8 6 reviews 4.8 6 reviews Tickets from £23.00Bridge Theatre's smash-hit production of A Midsummer Night's Dream returns in May 2025! Don’t miss this breathtaking reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic, where immersive staging, bold twists, and a festival-like atmosphere bring the magic to life like never before.
- Opens: Saturday, 31 May 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 23 August 2025
- Playing at: The Bridge Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 23 August 2025
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Ambassadors Theatre
4.6 21 reviews 4.6 21 reviews Tickets from £35.00The critically acclaimed production of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button has arrived in the West End following its sold-out run at the Southwark Playhouse in 2024. Based on the 2008 movie but brought to life with a new lease of life and a group of talented actor-musicians. This life-affirming musical is a must-see!
- Booking until: Saturday, 30 August 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Ambassadors Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 30 August 2025
Choir of Man
Arts Theatre
4.9 235 reviews 4.9 235 reviews Tickets from £18.00The Choir of Man takes audiences through an uplifting celebration of community and friendship in just 90 minutes! If you're looking for feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment unlike anything else the West End has to offer, this is the show for you!
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 August 2025
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: Arts Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 August 2025
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Other Palace
4.3 4 reviews 4.3 4 reviews Tickets from £15.00Adapted from the best-selling books by Rick Riordan, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is premiering in London. Featuring a bedazzling original rock music score to accompany an action-packed mythical adventure, this is an enchanting new musical to discover!
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 August 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: The Other Palace
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 August 2025
Oscar At The Crown
The Crown
Tickets from £28.00OSCAR at The Crown is a cabaret musical sensation that follows the life and death of one of the most flamboyant figures in history: Oscar Wilde. The production opens at a new London venue following a successful run as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2023.
- Opens: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 31 August 2025 - Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: The Crown
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 August 2025
The Comedy About Spies
Noel Coward Theatre
Tickets from £24.00From the creators of the beloved West End hit The Play That Goes Wrong comes The Comedy About Spies—an action-packed comedy thriller set in 1960s London. Prepare for a whirlwind of misunderstandings, miscommunication, and mistaken identity in this hilarious new production.
- Opens: Monday, 14 April 2025
Booking until: Friday, 5 September 2025
- Playing at: Noel Coward Theatre
- Booking until: Friday, 5 September 2025
The Great Gatsby
London Coliseum
4.5 77 reviews 4.5 77 reviews Tickets from £20.00Direct from a smash-hit on Broadway, The Great Gatsby: A New Musical heads to London in Spring 2025 with a run at the London Coliseum. Experience F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ageless tale of love, wealth and ambition in this fresh and unforgettable production led by Jamie Muscato (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) as Jay Gatsby and Frances Mayli McCann (Bonnie and Clyde The Musical) as Daisy Buchanan.
- Opens: Friday, 11 April 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 7 September 2025 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 September 2025
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Phoenix Theatre
4.8 100 reviews 4.8 100 reviews Tickets from £25.00If you loved the Netflix series, Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes audiences back to Hawkins in a breathtaking stage prequel that uncovers dark secrets and untold origins. Be brought closer to the supernatural events that shaped Hawkins long before Eleven and her friends, see you in the errie world of the Upside Down!
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 September 2025
- Running time: 3hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Phoenix Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 September 2025
Fawlty Towers
Apollo Theatre
4.8 161 reviews 4.8 161 reviews Tickets from £15.00One of the best British TV sitcoms in history, the classic Fawlty Towers has been adapted for the stage by John Cleese and Connie Booth. The stage adaptation combines three of the best-loved episodes to give audiences an unforgettable evening of comedy.
- Booking until: Saturday, 13 September 2025
- Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 13 September 2025
Stereophonic
Duke of York's Theatre
Tickets from £30.00Heading to the West End this Spring is the most Tony-nominated play ever, Stereophonic and we couldn't be more excited! Experience an electrifying portrayal of a 1970s rock band as they navigate creativity and chaos.
- Opens: Saturday, 24 May 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 20 September 2025 - Running time: 3hr 10min.
- Playing at: Duke of York's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 20 September 2025
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress Museum
4.8 162 reviews 4.8 162 reviews Tickets from £54.00Loosely based on the 2017 movie everyone loves, Come Alive! - The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular is a new London attraction situated in a purpose-built big top. With the finest in musical theatre and extraordinary circus skills, this is one for all the family to enjoy!
- Booking until: Sunday, 21 September 2025
- Running time: 1hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Empress Museum
- Booking until: Sunday, 21 September 2025
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
4.8 4955 reviews 4.8 4955 reviews Tickets from £15.00Now 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, 27 September 2025
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Novello Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 27 September 2025
Clueless
Trafalgar Theatre
5 2 reviews 5 2 reviews Tickets from £25.00Clueless The Musical is heading to the West End in 2025. Adapted from the iconic Paramount Pictures film, this musical puts a modern twist on Jane Austen's Emma. Audiences can expect a hilarious, nostalgic and high-energy trip back to the 90s.
- Booking until: Saturday, 27 September 2025
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Trafalgar Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 27 September 2025
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Piccadilly Theatre
4.9 1323 reviews 4.9 1323 reviews Tickets from £24.00Inspired by the 2001 film by Baz Luhrmann that starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor; passion, romance and spectacle collide in the dazzling extravaganza, Moulin Rouge The Musical! With its electrifying performances, extravagant costumes, and memorable score, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a breathtaking celebration of love and the transformative power of art.
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Piccadilly Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
4.8 7213 reviews 4.8 7213 reviews Tickets from £42.00Disney'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, 26 October 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyceum Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 26 October 2025
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.6 7 reviews 4.6 7 reviews Tickets from £22.00If you enjoy some spontaneous entertainment, grab a ticket for Showstoppers! The Improvised Musical. The multi award-wining show takes suggestions from the audience and turns them into a unique treat for theatregoers.
- Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
- Running time: 2hr. Inc. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 15 December 2025
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
President Hotel
4.7 422 reviews 4.7 422 reviews Tickets from £74.00Faulty Towers The Dining Experience debuted in Brisbane back in 1997 and is now a huge success across the world, including here in London. Enjoy the antics of Basil, Sybil and Manuel in a 2 hour interactive production whilst tucking into a 3-course lunch or dinner.
- Booking until: Sunday, 21 December 2025
- Running time: 2hr.
- Playing at: President Hotel
- Booking until: Sunday, 21 December 2025
Back to The Future the Musical
Adelphi Theatre
4.8 1201 reviews 4.8 1201 reviews Tickets from £23.00Love the Back To The Future movie made popular in the 1980s? See it on the stage in a spectacular award-winning stage musical with a book by Bob Gale, and a musical score by the Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alex Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winner Glen Ballard in the heart of the West End.
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Adelphi Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
The Devil Wears Prada
Dominion Theatre
4.7 184 reviews 4.7 184 reviews Tickets from £30.00The Devil Wears Prada is in the West End! Based on Lauren Wisberger's best-selling 2003 novel and the 2006 blockbuster film, the new musical features an all-star, award-winning creative team including Elton John and Jerry Mitchell.
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Dominion Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 3 January 2026
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7 5860 reviews 4.7 5860 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, 4 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Victoria Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
Magic Mike Live!
London Hippodrome
4.8 31 reviews 4.8 31 reviews Tickets from £47.00Conceived and directed by Channing Tatum, Magic Mike Live offers an unforgettable night of electrifying, 360-degree entertainment inspired by the hit films. It’s steamy, it’s laugh-out-loud funny, and it’s the ultimate night out you’ve been longing for!
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: London Hippodrome
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
ABBA Voyage
Abba Arena
4.8 616 reviews 4.8 616 reviews Tickets from £66.00Step into the world of ABBA like never before with ABBA Voyage, a revolutionary blend of live performance and cutting-edge technology. Described as 'ground-breaking' by Metro, ABBA Voyage is one of the most popular immersive experiences London has to offer.
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
- Running time: 1hr 40min. No interval.
- Playing at: Abba Arena
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
Titanique
Criterion Theatre
4.9 27 reviews 4.9 27 reviews Tickets from £34.00What do you get when Céline Dion’s music clashes with the 11-time Oscar-winning movie Titanic? Meet TITANÍQUE, a jukebox musical transforming one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterically funny, utterly outrageous slay-fest.
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
- Running time: 1hr 40min. No Interval
- Playing at: Criterion Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 4 January 2026
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Aldwych Theatre
4.8 2965 reviews 4.8 2965 reviews Tickets from £12.00- Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Aldwych Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
Just For One Day
Shaftesbury Theatre
4.7 52 reviews 4.7 52 reviews Tickets from £30.00Following on from its critically acclaimed run at The Old Vic in 2024, Just For One Day heads to the West End in 2025 at the Shaftesbury Theatre. Inspired by one of the greatest music events in history, the musical will tell the story of Live Aid, and the people who were brought together as a result.
- Opens: Thursday, 15 May 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026 - Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Shaftesbury Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 2040 reviews 4.7 2040 reviews Tickets from £24.00The Play That Goes Wrong is an unmissable comedy, delivering laugh-out-loud moments as a fictional theatre company attempt to perform a murder mystery production collapses. Known for its brilliantly timed physical humour and unexpected mishaps, The Play That Goes Wrong is the longest-running comedy in the West End for a reason!
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Duchess Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 February 2026
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Palace Theatre
4.7 72 reviews 4.7 72 reviews Tickets from £34.00Rediscover the Wizarding World 19 years after the epic Battle of Hogwarts with the multi-award-winning production, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Jampacked with spectacular spells, embark on a mind-blowing race through time with one of London's most popular plays!
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
- Playing at: Palace Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
Hadestown
Lyric Theatre
4.7 116 reviews 4.7 116 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, 15 February 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 15 February 2026
Starlight Express
Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
4.8 98 reviews 4.8 98 reviews Tickets from £30.00Andrew Lloyd Webber's legendary musical is back in London for the first time in 40 years! Starlight Express is one of the most thrilling live shows with its unique combination of roller-skating stunts and high-energy performances. Its imaginative story of train engines with distinct personalities captivates audiences of all ages.
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
- Booking until: Sunday, 1 March 2026
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5 1158 reviews 4.5 1158 reviews Tickets from £30.00Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the ultimate classic whodunit that has kept audiences on the edge of their seats for decades with its suspenseful plot and surprising twists. Experience the thrill of live mystery and see why this record-breaking play remains a timeless masterpiece of London's theatre scene.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 March 2026
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9 2862 reviews 4.9 2862 reviews Tickets from £24.00Les 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: Friday, 27 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Sondheim Theatre
- Booking until: Friday, 27 March 2026
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.7 160 reviews 4.7 160 reviews Tickets from £48.00The immersive and electrifying West End production of Cabaret has captivated London’s theatre scene. Enter the transformed Playhouse Theatre, where you're transported directly into the vibrant and turbulent world of 1930s Berlin.
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre
4.8 3950 reviews 4.8 3950 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, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 20min interval.
- Playing at: His Majesty's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Hamilton
Victoria Palace
4.7 850 reviews 4.7 850 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, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Victoria Palace
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
MJ the Musical
Prince Edward Theatre
4.8 1116 reviews 4.8 1116 reviews Tickets from £25.00The 10-time Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is now 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, 28 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Prince Edward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Oliver!
Gielgud Theatre
4.9 92 reviews 4.9 92 reviews Tickets from £36.00Lionel Burt's timeless musical Oliver! is making a triumphant return to the West End this Winter. Bringing Dickens’ classic tale and its unforgettable songs back to life, audiences can look forward to a fresh revival of this timeless story from Cameron Mackintosh and Matthew Bourne. It'll leave you asking for more!
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. interval.
- Starring: Simon Lipkin
- Playing at: Gielgud Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre
4.8 25 reviews 4.8 25 reviews Tickets from £30.00After having a triumphant run at the Barbican Theatre, My Neighbour Totoro transfers to the West End. Delivering a plethora of vibrant visuals, jaw-dropping puppetry and delightful characters, this production takes audiences on a magical journey into the wonders of childhood imagination and the beauty of friendship.
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Gillian Lynne Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 March 2026
Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie
London County Hall
4.7 221 reviews 4.7 221 reviews Tickets from £19.00Step into London’s historic County Hall for Witness for the Prosecution, where Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom drama unfolds in an unforgettable, immersive setting. This acclaimed production brings you up close to the suspense as shocking twists keep you guessing right until the final verdict.
- Booking until: Sunday, 26 April 2026
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London County Hall
- Booking until: Sunday, 26 April 2026
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7 1239 reviews 4.7 1239 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, 24 May 2026
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 Intermission.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 24 May 2026
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.8 341 reviews 4.8 341 reviews Tickets from £41.00SIX reinvents history with a fresh twist, giving the six wives of Henry VIII the spotlight to finally share their own stories. With catchy, empowering songs and electrifying choreography - this show is executed in a fierce pop concert that has captivated audiences worldwide.
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 June 2026
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 June 2026
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