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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 Merchant of Venice

Trafalgar Theatre

4.6 11 reviews 4.6 11 reviews Tickets from £48.00
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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.
  • Booking until: Saturday, 25 January 2025
  • Running time: 2hr. Incl. 1 interval.
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Dr. Strangelove

Noel Coward Theatre

4.2 10 reviews 4.2 10 reviews Tickets from £108.00

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

4.4 18 reviews 4.4 18 reviews Tickets from £90.00
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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

3.8 11 reviews 3.8 11 reviews 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
  • Running time: 2hr 10min. Incl. 1 interval.
  • Starring: Sigourney Weaver
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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.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 1 February 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 55min. Incl. 1 Interval.
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Figaro: An Original Musical

London Palladium

Tickets from £22.50

Set in mid-1800s Italy, Figaro: An Original Musical is the hauntingly beautiful tale of Sienna, a young woman who dreams of singing but feels imprisoned by her life on her father's farm. When a chance encounter with two young orphans thrusts her into the life of a traveling performer, she meets the handsome Figaro, who promises to make all her dreams come true - but there is always a price to fame.

  • Opens: Monday, 3 February 2025
    Booking until: Tuesday, 4 February 2025
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The Little Foxes

Young Vic

3.7 3 reviews 3.7 3 reviews Tickets from £38.00

A new revival of The Little Foxes starring Anne-Marie Duff plays at the Young Vic for a limited time. Lillian Hellman’s searing exploration of greed, betrayal, and family power dynamics will offer a powerful and thought-provoking evening of theatre. Don't miss this new take on a classic American play.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 8 February 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl interval. Please note that there is no re-entry to the auditorium.
  • Playing at: Young Vic
  • Booking until: Saturday, 8 February 2025
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A Good House

Royal Court Theatre

Tickets from £18.00

A thrilling and comedic new work from Amy Jephta debuts at the Royal Court Theatre in January 2025. A Good House follows a couple who discovers the limits of good neighbourliness and what is required to fit in.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 8 February 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 40min.
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The Simon & Garfunkel Story

London Palladium

4.6 16 reviews 4.6 16 reviews Tickets from £33.00
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Returning to London’s West End after a SOLD-OUT Worldwide tour with standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including 'Mrs Robinson', 'Cecilia', 'Bridge Over Troubled Water', 'Homeward Bound' and many more.
  • Opens: Monday, 10 February 2025
    Booking until: Monday, 10 February 2025
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Aida

Royal Opera House

Tickets from £98.00
The tense confrontations, ancient rituals and high drama of Verdi's opera are brought to life by a world-class cast, as Aida returns to the Royal Opera stage for this first revival of the David McVicar's production.
  • Opens: Tuesday, 28 January 2025
    Booking until: Wednesday, 12 February 2025
  • Running time: 3hr 15min. Incl. 1 Interval.
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Bill Bailey - Thoughtifier

Theatre Royal Haymarket

4.8 4 reviews 4.8 4 reviews Tickets from £15.00
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Don’t miss the chance to catch one of Britain’s most beloved comedians in the West End for a limited time. Bill Bailey’s Thoughtifier takes audiences on a whimsical, musical journey through the mysteries of the human mind, exploring everything from whales and biophilia to the pangs of unrequited love.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 15 February 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl 1 interval.
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Mary, Queen of Scots

London Coliseum

Tickets from £35.00

Making its ENO premiere is the critically acclaimed modern opera Mary, Queen of Scots. A must-see for opera lovers and history enthusiasts alike, this production blends dramatic intrigue with one of Scotland's most esteemed composers, Thea Musgrave.

  • Opens: Saturday, 15 February 2025
    Booking until: Tuesday, 18 February 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 35min. Incl. 1 interval.
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The Pirates of Penzance

London Coliseum

4.5 2 reviews 4.5 2 reviews Tickets from £42.00

Gilbert 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.

  • Booking until: Friday, 21 February 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 15min. Incl 1 interval.
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The Marriage Of Figaro

London Coliseum

5 2 reviews 5 2 reviews Tickets from £42.00
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The 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.
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Play On!

Lyric Hammersmith

Tickets from £12.00

Talawa 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 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Ballet Shoes

Olivier Theatre (National Theatre)

4.8 4 reviews 4.8 4 reviews Tickets from £30.00
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Noel Streatfeild's beloved story about three orphaned sisters pursuing their dreams comes to life on stage for the first time at the National Theatre. Hailed as "a superlative adaptation that never puts a foot wrong" (Evening Standard), this enchanting production is the perfect family treat.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 22 February 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval
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Second Best

Riverside Studios

Tickets from £60.00

Second Best stars Asa Butterworth in his stage debut. This bittersweet comedy tells the fictional story of the boy who came second to play Harry Potter in the beloved films. A story of missed opportunities, don't miss out on this playful yet poignant new play.

  • Opens: Friday, 24 January 2025
    Booking until: Saturday, 22 February 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 30min.
  • Starring: Asa Butterfield
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Onegin

Royal Opera House

Tickets from £61.00

When young and sensitive Tatyana declares her love for the dashing Eugene Onegin, he coldly rejects her. He idly begins to flirt with her sister, Olga – with tragic consequences.

  • Booking until: Tuesday, 25 February 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 2 Intervals.
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Festen

Royal Opera House

Tickets from £40.00

Thomas Vinterberg’s cult film is transformed into a bold new opera in this world premiere by Mark-Anthony Turnage.

  • Opens: Tuesday, 11 February 2025
    Booking until: Thursday, 27 February 2025
  • Running time: 1hr 30mins.
Festen tickets
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The Gift

Park Theatre

Tickets from £18.00

A subversive comedy drama about imperialism, cross-racial adoption, cultural appropriation... and tea.

Brighton, 1862. A day in the life of Sarah, an African girl, adopted by Queen Victoria and raised in the Queen’s circles. Today is the eve of her having to return to Africa but will she go?  

The Present. A day in the life of Sarah, a black middle-class woman staying in a Cheshire village with her husband and small child. They are paid a visit by well-meaning neighbours who have something to confess…

  • Booking until: Saturday, 1 March 2025
  • Running time: 2hr. Inc. 1 Interval.
  • Playing at: Park Theatre
  • Booking until: Saturday, 1 March 2025
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The Producers

Menier Chocolate Factory

4 3 reviews 4 3 reviews Tickets from £71.00
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A major new revival of Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of THE PRODUCERS will be staged at the Menier this Christmas by Tony Award-winning director Patrick Marber.

  • Booking until: Saturday, 1 March 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
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Cirque du Soleil - Corteo

Royal Albert Hall

4.7 3 reviews 4.7 3 reviews Tickets from £74.00
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Filled with an exhilarating mix of acrobatics and theatre, Corteo will transform the stunning Royal Albert Hall into a feast for the eyes. This limited-time show arrives in London at the start of 2025 to celebrate four decades of Cirque du Soleil magic.

  • Booking until: Sunday, 2 March 2025
  • Running time: 2hr 5min. 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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