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London Shows playing in September 2025
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September Shows in London
Don't miss Dracula at the Lyric Hammersmith, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at Sadlers Wells, and The Smeds and The Smoos at the Lyric Theatre, all of which are opening in September 2025.
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Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9 2680 reviews 4.9 2680 reviews Tickets from £25.00Les 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, 6 September 2025
- Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Sondheim Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 6 September 2025
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Sadlers Wells
4.6 73 reviews 4.6 73 reviews Tickets from £18.00Step into the enchanting world of Narnia and witness the epic battle of good versus evil in the spectacular stage adaptation of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. This critically acclaimed production returns to London as part of a UK tour, bringing C.S. Lewis’s beloved classic to life with stunning visuals and unforgettable performances.
- Opens: Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 7 September 2025 - Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 20min interval.
- Playing at: Sadlers Wells
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 September 2025
The Great Gatsby
London Coliseum
4.5 77 reviews 4.5 77 reviews Tickets from £24.00Direct from a smash-hit on Broadway, The Great Gatsby: A New Musical heads to London in 2025. Experience F. Scott Fitzgerald’s ageless tale of love, wealth and ambition in this fresh and unforgettable production.
- 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 82 reviews 4.8 82 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
The Smeds and The Smoos
Lyric Theatre
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £12.00A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler – also seen in the BBC TV animation on Christmas Day.
- Opens: Friday, 18 July 2025
Booking until: Sunday, 7 September 2025 - Running time: 1hr. No interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 7 September 2025
MJ the Musical
Prince Edward Theatre
4.8 922 reviews 4.8 922 reviews Tickets from £24.00The 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, 13 September 2025
- Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Prince Edward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 13 September 2025
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress Museum
4.8 31 reviews 4.8 31 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
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5 1138 reviews 4.5 1138 reviews Tickets from £25.00Agatha 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, 27 September 2025
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 27 September 2025
Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre
4.8 3825 reviews 4.8 3825 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, 27 September 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 20min interval.
- Playing at: His Majesty's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 27 September 2025
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
4.8 4822 reviews 4.8 4822 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
Hamilton
Victoria Palace
4.7 771 reviews 4.7 771 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, 27 September 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Victoria Palace
- Booking until: Saturday, 27 September 2025
Oliver!
Gielgud Theatre
5 1 review 5 1 review 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, 28 September 2025
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. interval.
- Starring: Simon Lipkin
- Playing at: Gielgud Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 September 2025
Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie
London County Hall
4.7 212 reviews 4.7 212 reviews Tickets from £18.00Step 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, 28 September 2025
- Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: London County Hall
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 September 2025
Hadestown
Lyric Theatre
4.7 97 reviews 4.7 97 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, 28 September 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 28 September 2025
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.7 146 reviews 4.7 146 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, 4 October 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 4 October 2025
Dracula
Lyric Hammersmith
Tickets from £18.00A bold new adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula is set to debut in 2025, reimagined by Emma Baggott who shines a spotlight on the powerful female voices at the heart of the story. This fresh take on the Gothic classic promises to deliver a compelling blend of suspense and empowerment, breathing new life into a timeless tale.
- Opens: Friday, 12 September 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 11 October 2025 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl 1 interval.
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Saturday, 11 October 2025
The Devil Wears Prada
Dominion Theatre
4.6 47 reviews 4.6 47 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, 18 October 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Dominion Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 18 October 2025
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Aldwych Theatre
4.8 2769 reviews 4.8 2769 reviews Tickets from £12.00- Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Aldwych Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
4.8 6995 reviews 4.8 6995 reviews Tickets from £45.75Disney'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
Starlight Express
Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
4.6 51 reviews 4.6 51 reviews Tickets from £29.50Andrew 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, 26 October 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
- Booking until: Sunday, 26 October 2025
ABBA Voyage
Abba Arena
4.9 507 reviews 4.9 507 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: Monday, 27 October 2025
- Running time: 1hr 40min. No interval.
- Playing at: Abba Arena
- Booking until: Monday, 27 October 2025
My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre
4.9 21 reviews 4.9 21 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.
- 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
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.8 294 reviews 4.8 294 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, 30 November 2025
- Running time: 1hr 20min. No interval.
- Playing at: Vaudeville Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 30 November 2025
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.5 6 reviews 4.5 6 reviews Tickets from £20.00If 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
4.7 421 reviews 4.7 421 reviews Tickets from £52.00Faulty 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
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7 5787 reviews 4.7 5787 reviews Tickets from £27.00Now 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
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
Disney's Hercules Musical
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Tickets from £30.00Disney’s Hercules is brought to life on the West End stage in an exciting new musical adaptation, inspired by the beloved animated film and rooted in ancient Greek mythology. With its larger-than-life energy, humour, and heart, this spectacular show is sure to win over gods and mortals alike.
- Opens: Friday, 6 June 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026 - Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl 1 interval.
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
- Booking until: Saturday, 10 January 2026
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 2006 reviews 4.7 2006 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
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7 1202 reviews 4.7 1202 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
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