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Last Chance to See in London

This is your chance to be captivated, inspired, impressed, terrified, amused and thoroughly entertained by these West End shows about to close. These theatrical masterpieces are what memories are made of, shows that proved so good, hard to resist and well-loved they made West End history. Explore our Last Chance list, displayed by popularity, and embrace the magic while you can.

The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall tickets Opens 29 Dec 2024 Opens 29 December 2024 The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall

The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall

4.8 4 reviews 4.8 4 reviews Tickets from £52.00
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It’s not Christmas without The Nutcracker! And in 2024 we are overjoyed to announce the return of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s festive favourite to the Royal Albert Hall. This enchanting production, featuring Tchaikovsky’s glorious score, is a sparkling festive treat for the whole family.
  • Opens: Sunday, 29 December 2024
    Booking until: Tuesday, 31 December 2024
  • Running time: 2hr 5min. Incl. 1 interval.
The Nutcracker - Royal Albert Hall tickets

A Christmas Carol-ish

Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)

5 4 reviews 5 4 reviews Tickets from £42.00

Join double Emmy-award nominee Nick Mohammed in the guise of his critically acclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow alongside a star-studded cast for an all-singing, all-dancing comedy retelling of Dickens’ festive classic.

  • Booking until: Tuesday, 31 December 2024
  • Running time: 2hr. Incl 1 interval.
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All's Well That Ends Well | Globe tickets Opens 1 Jan 2025 Opens 1 January 2025 All's Well That Ends Well | Globe

All's Well That Ends Well | Globe

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Tickets from £58.00

Inside the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for a limited time, uncover a twisted tale of obsession, game-playing and deception in Shakespeare’s ruthless thriller, All’s Well That Ends Well.

  • Opens: Wednesday, 1 January 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl. interval.
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The Snowman

Peacock Theatre

4.7 44 reviews 4.7 44 reviews Tickets from £25.00
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Feel the enchantment of Christmas with The Snowman, live on stage! Embark on a heartwarming journey filled with captivating music, as beloved characters come to life in a show the whole family will adore. This timeless story will warm your heart this festive season.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Guys and Dolls

The Bridge Theatre

4.8 141 reviews 4.8 141 reviews Tickets from £23.00
Teenagers (86%) Couples (91%) Theatregoers (99%) i

Experience Guys and Dolls like never before at the Bridge Theatre, where this classic musical is reimagined with immersive staging that brings audiences right into the heart of New York’s bustling streets. Don't miss the chance to see how this production bursts with energy and charm!

  • Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
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A Christmas Carol - Old Vic

Old Vic Theatre

4.9 14 reviews 4.9 14 reviews Tickets from £112.00
Families (86%) Couples (86%) i

London's beloved holiday classic returns to The Old Vic, with Matthew Warchus’ celebrated production bringing warmth and joy to the Christmas season. This year's adaptation of the timeless story stars John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge, capturing the spirit of redemption in a heartwarming experience for audiences of all ages.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
  • Running time: 2 hours (incl. interval)
A Christmas Carol - Old Vic tickets

Oedipus (Wyndham's Theatre)

Wyndham's Theatre

4.7 30 reviews 4.7 30 reviews Tickets from £180.00
Theatregoers (90%) i

Robert Icke reimagines Sophocles' epic tragedy, creating a gripping, modern-day human thriller that resonates powerfully with contemporary audiences. Featuring the "gentle powerhouse performance" (London Box Office) of Mark Strong alongside Lesley Manville, this adaptation captures both the intensity and relevance of the ancient tale.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr. No interval. The show will begin promptly and there's a strict no latecomers policy. There is no readmittance to the auditorium once the performance has begun.
  • Starring: Lesley Manville, Mark Strong
Oedipus (Wyndham's Theatre) tickets

Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas

Apollo Theatre

4 1 review 4 1 review Tickets from £15.00
Families (100%) i

Join beloved children’s TV presenter Maddie Moate as she makes her West End debut with this brand-new live show! Following the success of her hit book ‘A Very Curious Christmas’, Maddie is super excited to bring her festive facts and magical experiments to you, at the Apollo Theatre.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
  • Running time: 1hr.
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Horrible Christmas

Alexandra Palace

3 1 review 3 1 review Tickets from £15.00
Families (100%) i

Take your kids on a wild and wacky journey through the history of Christmas with Horrible Christmas. Discover some of the best stories with the help of Charles Dickens, Oliver Cromwell, King Henry VIII, and St. Nicholas on a laugh-out-loud mission to rescue the festive season.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Cinderella

King's Head Theatre

Tickets from £12.00

In drizzly London, it’s hard to find romance these days - everyone is so busy! Cinderella needs help to leave her life of drudgery and explore a world full of adventures. A shy Prince needs someone to help bring him out of his shell and find his mojo. Could they help each other find the courage to change their lives? The Fairy Godmother thinks so! So, join her on this romantic roller-coaster of Christmas adventure!

  • Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
  • Running time: All Ages. Ages 4+ require their own ticket. Ages 3 and under may sit on the lap of an adult.
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La Clique

Spiegeltent in Leicester Square

4.5 28 reviews 4.5 28 reviews Tickets from £59.00
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This festive season, you’re invited to once again step inside the spectacular Spiegeltent for a night of laughs, gasps and can’t believe your eyes moments, with the unmissable trailblazer, La Clique. The multi-award-winning cabaret extravaganze returns to London's Leicester Square this November for eight weeks only.
  • Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval. (5pm, 7pm and 7:30pm shows). 1hr 10min. No interval (9:30pm shows).
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Room On The Broom

Lyric Theatre

4.3 31 reviews 4.3 31 reviews Tickets from £12.00
Families (94%) i

Jump on board a delightful journey this Winter with the musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's Room on the Broom. Brought to the stage by acclaimed theatre company Tall Stories, this show is packed with enchanting puppetry, sing-along songs and a hilarious fun, making it the perfect family treat.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
  • Running time: 1hr.
  • Playing at: Lyric Theatre
  • Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Room On The Broom tickets

Aladdin Pantomime

Lyric Hammersmith

4 2 reviews 4 2 reviews Tickets from £18.00

Award-winning writer Sonia Jalaly and director Nicholai La Barrie reunite to produce another stellar pantomime at the Lyric Hammersmith. Stuffed with chart-topping tunes and hilarious comedy, Aladdin is sure to grant your wish this festive season!

  • Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hrs. Incl. 1 Interval
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Only Fools and Horses the Musical

Eventim Apollo

4.7 374 reviews 4.7 374 reviews Tickets from £22.50
Families (85%) Couples (94%) Theatregoers (93%) i

Only Fools and Horses The Musical is back in London this festive season with a limited season at the Eventim Apollo from 17 December. Paul Whitehouse is joined by Vinnie Jones who makes his stage debut in this hilariously silly, delightfully fun show on one of the most iconic British TV sitcoms.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
  • Starring: Paul Whitehouse, Vinnie Jones
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The Lehman Trilogy

Gillian Lynne Theatre

4.7 49 reviews 4.7 49 reviews Tickets from £47.00
Theatregoers (90%) i

The critically acclaimed, five-time Tony Award-winning production The Lehman Trilogy returns to the West End for a limited engagement. Having captivated over half a million viewers worldwide, don’t miss your chance to experience this powerful narrative that intertwines ambition, legacy, and history!

  • Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
  • Running time: 3hr 20min. Incl. 2 intervals.
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The Smartest Giant In Town

St Martins Theatre

4.3 3 reviews 4.3 3 reviews Tickets from £12.00
Families (100%) i

Adapted from the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Smartest Giant in Town heads to London for a limited festive run. Follow the heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need through a puppet-filled adventure, perfect for younger audiences.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
  • Running time: 55min.
The Smartest Giant In Town tickets

Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out

Theatre Royal Haymarket

5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £12.00
Families (100%) i

Peppa Pig's Fun Day Out is the perfect theatre adventure for families, bringing the beloved characters to life in a vibrant and interactive live show. Packed with sing-alongs, colourful sets and plenty of audience participation, you'll create magical memories with your little ones with this show!

  • Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
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Homo Alone

The Other Palace - Studio

Tickets from £38.00

KEVIN!!!!! Stood at Mykonos airport baggage carousel Kevin McCallister’s Dads realise they have left their beloved son at home.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval
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The Creakers

Queen Elizabeth Hall

5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £20.00
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A brilliant new musical adaptation of Tom Fletcher's beloved children's book is coming to London after its world premiere in Plymouth. Immerse yourself in a captivating adventure that uniquely celebrates friendship and family love.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

Trafalgar Theatre

Tickets from £12.00

A delightful theatrical adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's beloved story heads to the West End in 2025. Charlie Cook's Favourite Book is perfect for sparking young imaginations, packed with humour, adventure and music. This engaging production is a must-see for families looking to share the joy of storytelling and creativity.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
  • Running time: 1hr. No interval.
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Peter Pan

Phoenix Theatre

4.3 3 reviews 4.3 3 reviews Tickets from £15.00

TuckShop returns to the West End with their fourth All-Drag Panto, soaring into the Phoenix Theatre this festive season with Peter Pan: A Drag Panto. From the creators of hit shows like Death Drop and Gals Aloud, it’s the perfect festive treat for those who love their pantos with a sassy, adult edge!

  • Booking until: Monday, 6 January 2025
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Hansel and Gretel | Globe

Globe Theatre

5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £6.00
Families (100%) i

Step into a world of enchantment and danger with the return of Hansel and Gretel at Shakespeare's Globe. The classic fairy tale has been brought to life with a playful twist for the family to enjoy over the festive period with the open-air setting adding a magical dimension to the story of courage, resilience and sibling bonds.

  • Booking until: Tuesday, 7 January 2025
  • Running time: 1hr. (Approx, subject to change).
  • Playing at: Globe Theatre
  • Booking until: Tuesday, 7 January 2025
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Hansel and Gretel - Royal Opera House

Royal Opera House

Tickets from £64.00

The magic of the Grimm tales comes to life in this mischievous production. A fairy tale adventure for all.

  • Booking until: Tuesday, 7 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 15mins. Incl. 1 Interval
Hansel and Gretel - Royal Opera House tickets

Barcelona

Duke of York's Theatre

5 2 reviews 5 2 reviews Tickets from £138.00

Lily Collins and Álvaro Morte star in the new explosive thriller, Barcelona. Follow what happens when a carefree, one-night stand becomes an invitation to danger, as the personal and political catastrophically intertwine. Only in London for a limited season, don't miss it.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 11 January 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
  • Starring: Lily Collins
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Cyrano

Park Theatre

Tickets from £20.00

Virginia Gay’s joyous, gender-flipped retelling of Cyrano de Bergerac, packed with music, wit and aching romance is perfect for a feel-good Christmas treat this year.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 11 January 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 30min.
  • Playing at: Park Theatre
  • Booking until: Saturday, 11 January 2025
Cyrano tickets

A Very Naughty Christmas

Southwark Playhouse Elephant

Tickets from £15.00

A Very Naughty Christmas is a comedy concert packed with stand-up, skits, parodied songs, dancing, singing, burlesque and a whole bunch of silliness. Having achieved cult status in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, this hit show is ready to storm the London stage this festive season.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 11 January 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 25min. No interval.
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Slava's Snowshow

Harold Pinter Theatre

4.3 12 reviews 4.3 12 reviews Tickets from £25.00
Families (92%) i

The awe-inspiring, Olivier and Tony Award-winning family extravaganza, Slava's SnowShow heads into the West End following a seven-year hiatus across the festive season. Vyacheslav Ivanovich ‘Slava’ Polunin’s clowning masterpiece delivers an unforgettable spectacle.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 12 January 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.
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The Nutcracker - English National Ballet

London Coliseum

4.5 88 reviews 4.5 88 reviews Tickets from £60.00
Families (86%) Theatregoers (85%) i

English National Ballet's production of The Nutcracker has been enchanting audiences in London since 1950, and this year is no exception. Featuring over 100 dancers and musicians, watch as the classic fairytale bursts to life in the grand setting of the London Coliseum.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 12 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr. Incl. 20min interval.
The Nutcracker - English National Ballet tickets

Cinderella

Royal Opera House

Tickets from £228.00

Stuck at home and put to work by her spoiled Step-Sisters, Cinderella’s life is dreary and dull. Everything changes when she helps a mysterious woman out...

  • Booking until: Thursday, 16 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 2 intervals.
Cinderella tickets

La bohème (Royal Opera House)

Royal Opera House

Tickets from £270.00

Experience Puccini's timeless masterpiece in one of the world's most iconic opera venues, The Royal Opera House. La Bohème delivers a poignant story of love, loss and resilience to life with breathtaking performances, stunning sets, and an unforgettable score that you won't want to miss.

  • Booking until: Friday, 17 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
La bohème (Royal Opera House) tickets

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Barbican Theatre

4.8 4 reviews 4.8 4 reviews Tickets from £30.00
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A Midsummer Night's Dream offers audiences an enchanting blend of romance, comedy, and magical elements. Starring Matthew Baynton, this 'ravishing fusion of flamboyancy and fun’ (Guardian) performs at the Barbican Theatre for a limited time this Winter.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 18 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 20min interval.
  • Starring: Mathew Baynton
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Here You Come Again

Riverside Studios

5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £15.00
Couples (100%) Theatregoers (100%) i

Heading to the Riverside Studios following a successful UK tour, Here You Come Again is packed with Dolly Parton's greatest hits and heartwarming humour, making it the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season. Don't miss out on the opportunity to soak up the spirit of country magic with the Queen of Country herself (well, almost)!

  • Booking until: Saturday, 18 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Mary Skeaping's Giselle tickets Opens 15 Jan 2025 Opens 15 January 2025 Mary Skeaping's Giselle

Mary Skeaping's Giselle

London Coliseum

Tickets from £20.00

Giselle 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.
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Why Am I So Single

Garrick Theatre

4.9 16 reviews 4.9 16 reviews Tickets from £30.00
Couples (88%) Theatregoers (88%) i

Why Am I So Single? is a brand new musical from the multi-award-winning writers of Six, Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss. Follow through two besties through the ups and downs of their dating lives with catchy musical theatre numbers and unforgettable characters.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 19 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
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La Voix tickets Opens 20 Jan 2025 Opens 20 January 2025 La Voix

La Voix

Lyric Theatre

Tickets from £60.00
La Voix is a vivacious performer, her many talents add saucy layers to her shows, with live spine tingling vocals that are the finest in the industry. Her uncanny ability to switch between the vocal styles of Tina Turner, Shirley Bassey, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland or Cher with the click of a finger leaves the audience mesmerised.
  • Opens: Monday, 20 January 2025
    Booking until: Monday, 20 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 20mins. Incl. 1 Interval.
  • Playing at: Lyric Theatre
  • Booking until: Monday, 20 January 2025
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The Merchant of Venice

Trafalgar Theatre

4.3 4 reviews 4.3 4 reviews Tickets from £24.00
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Ambition, power and political unrest explode onto the stage in The Merchant of Venice 1936, direct from the RSC. Starring Tracy-Ann Oberman (Eastenders, Doctor Who) as Shylock, Shakespeare’s classic is transported to 1930s Britain in this “striking and impactful” (Guardian) new production that “makes theatre history” (The Telegraph), from acclaimed director Brigid Larmour.
  • Opens: Saturday, 28 December 2024
    Booking until: Saturday, 25 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
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Dr. Strangelove

Noel Coward Theatre

4 7 reviews 4 7 reviews Tickets from £35.00

Embark on a darkly comedic and intellectually stimulating journey through the absurdities of nuclear war and political paranoia with the stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick's iconic masterpiece, Dr. Strangelove. The new production stars one of the UK's most celebrated actors, Steve Coogan.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 25 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl. 1 Interval.
  • Starring: Steve Coogan
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Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake

Sadlers Wells

4.6 13 reviews 4.6 13 reviews Tickets from £120.00
Theatregoers (85%) i

Classical ballet meets bold storytelling in this unforgettable reimaging of Swan Lake. With stunning choreography, powerful drama, and an all-male ensemble of swans, Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake is an iconic production that breaks boundaries and has captivated audiences of all ages worldwide.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 26 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
  • Playing at: Sadlers Wells
  • Booking until: Sunday, 26 January 2025
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The Tempest

Theatre Royal Drury Lane

3 1 review 3 1 review Tickets from £25.00
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Directed by Jamie Lloyd, this exciting new production of William Shakespeare's The Tempest features a stellar cast led by the legendary Sigourney Weaver. Performed at the historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, this bold reimagining promises a truly unforgettable theatrical experience. Don't miss the chance to see this fresh and visionary take on a Shakespearean classic.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 1 February 2025
  • Starring: Sigourney Weaver
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Jenufa tickets Opens 15 Jan 2025 Opens 15 January 2025 Jenufa

Jenufa

Royal Opera House

2 1 review 2 1 review Tickets from £40.00

A tale of honour, love and sacrifice, Jenůfa explores the stigma of pregnancy out of wedlock against the backdrop of a small community.

  • Opens: Wednesday, 15 January 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 1 February 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 55min. Incl. 1 Interval.
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West End shows to see before they close

Maybe you missed out on a new musical you were dying to see, and now it's your last chance. Perhaps you saw a play once before and it was so inspiring you really want to experience it again. You might have only just realised the season's coming to an end for the production you've been keen to see. Either way we have a collection of unforgettable entertainment to see before it's too late. Grab tickets before the curtain falls for the last time, then relax.

So what's it like attending one of the final few performances of a popular West End show? It's really exciting, there's a great buzz, and the audiences are dotted with super-fans there to say goodbye to a production that has meant a lot to them. There's a fast turnaround to enjoy as shows close every week, replaced by new productions set to become just as well-loved.

For every West End closing, there's a new opening. Don't miss out on these last-chance treats, some of the most exciting shows in town. Check out the scheduled end dates then choose your favourite production. Do it right now to void disappointment and fall in love with London Theatre all over again.

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