London Theatre Week is well underway and it’s the perfect opportunity to experience the magic of the West End at fantastic prices. Today we’re sharing the 10 best plays to see in London as part of the promotional offer.
Whether you're in the mood for a dose of comedic brilliance or a thought-provoking production, the West End offers a diverse selection of outstanding plays. The Play That Goes Wrong has been a London staple for the past decade, whilst one of the latest additions, Richard II, features Jonathan Bailey in the lead role. So with tickets available from £15, £25 or £35 until 2 March, you have one more week to grab a great offer and experience the thrill of heading to the theatre.
The Play That Goes Wrong, Duchess Theatre
The 2024 cast of The Play That Goes Wrong. Photo by Matt Crockett.
The longest-running comedy in the West End, The Play That Goes Wrong has been delighting audiences for over 10 years. This smash-hit, Olivier and Tony Award-winning production delivers laugh-out-loud moments as a fictional theatre company attempts to stage a murder mystery—only for everything to go hilariously wrong! This is one which the whole family can enjoy!
The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets
Fawlty Towers, Apollo Theatre
Fawlty Towers - The Play artwork.
As one of the best British TV sitcoms which aired during the late 70s, Fawlty Towers can now be enjoyed by devoted and new fans in this clever stage adaptation. Adapted for the stage by John Cleese and Connie Booth, this production combines three of the best-loved episodes resulting in an unforgettable evening of comedy.
Fawlty Towers - The Play Tickets
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Palace Theatre
The 2024 cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Photo by Manuel Harlan.
Step back into the Wizarding World 19 years after the epic Battle of Hogwarts with the multi-award-winning production Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Experience breathtaking stage effects and embark on a thrilling adventure through time in a show that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Tickets
The Mousetrap, St Martin’s Theatre
The 2025 cast of The Mousetrap.
The longest-running play in the world, The Mousetrap is a must-see for anyone visiting the city. Agatha Christie's legendary thriller keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with its gripping plot and unexpected twists. Everyone really needs to make a date to see this timeless production if they haven’t so already!
Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Phoenix Theatre
Louis Healy in Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Photo by Manuel Harlan
With the highly anticipated final season of the hit Netflix series approaching, Stranger Things: The First Shadow takes you on a thrilling journey back to where it all began. Since its debut in December 2023, the production has already garnered an impressive collection of awards and even inspired a Broadway adaptation! See this production for the special effects alone, you won’t be disappointed!
Stranger Things: The First Shadow Tickets
Elektra, Duke of York’s Theatre
Brie Larson in Elektra. Photo by Helen Murray
Starring Academy Award winner Brie Larson, this production marks the first major revival of the Sophocles’ tragedy in over a decade. Translated by the award-winning poet Anne Carson, there’s not much time to see this production with its limited run concluding in April.
Richard II, Bridge Theatre
Jonathan Bailey. Photo provided by production.
Want to enjoy a dose of Shakespeare brilliance? Catch Jonathan Bailey in a thrilling revival at the Bridge Theatre. This production takes audiences on a timeless exploration of power and identity for a limited time, running until May 2025. This show is extremely popular with audiences so be quick!
Dear England, National Theatre (Olivier)
Dear England production image. Photo by Marc Brenner.
One of the most talked-about new productions in recent years, the Olivier Award-winning Best New Play, Dear England, returns to London next month. If you missed it the first time around, this captivating production charts the journey of England’s football team under manager Gareth Southgate—now with the added extra of reflecting on last summer’s Euro tournament.
The Last Laugh, Noel Coward Theatre
The Last Laugh production image. Photo by Pamela Raith.
It was a hit with audiences last summer, selling out its run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe - now The Last Laugh transfers to the West End. You are in for a treat with this production which reimagines the lives of three of Britain's most iconic comedy legends - Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe, and Bob Monkhouse.
Birdsong, Alexandra Palace
Birdsong production image. Photo by Pamela Raith.
Sebastian Faulks’ epic story of love and loss returns to the stage, marking the 30th anniversary of the international best-selling novel at Alexandra Palace Theatre from this month. Birdsong captures the resilience of love and the harrowing realities of war through a deeply impactful piece of theatre.
London Theatre Week runs from 17 February to 2 March 2025. It’s the West End’s biggest celebration of theatre with over 50 shows participating in this year’s offering. Now is the time to enjoy a slice of joy from the theatre.
