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London Shows Tonight
So you’re in town this evening, and you’re in the mood for a theatre night out. You’re wondering about shows for tonight. What does the West End have on stage right now? Take a look below to explore what to see in the West End tonight. Browse the possibilities, choose from shows, musicals, and plays. Break your heart, sing with joy, feel your spirit dance, learn something amazing, it’s all waiting for you in London’s theatreland, the place where magic happens on stage almost every day of the year. The thrills, the songs, the vivid colour, it’s all waiting for you.
Theatre Tickets for Tonight
Get last minute theatre tickets for the shows you can’t wait to see. Surprise yourself, delight friends and family, experience something unforgettable. The West End shows below still have tikets available for tonight, and when you buy from us you get the best of everything. Great service from West End theatre tickets experts you can trust. Detailed seating plans to help you pick the best seats in the house. Convenient e-tickets sent direct to you via email. And a reputation we’re proud of. What to see in London tonight? Here you go. Take your pick and enjoy the show.
Hansel and Gretel | Globe
Globe Theatre
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £6.00Step 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
Room On The Broom
Lyric Theatre
4.3 31 reviews 4.3 31 reviews Tickets from £12.00Jump 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
The Smartest Giant In Town
St Martins Theatre
4.3 3 reviews 4.3 3 reviews Tickets from £13.00Adapted 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.
- Playing at: St Martins Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Peter Pan
Phoenix Theatre
4.3 3 reviews 4.3 3 reviews Tickets from £15.00TuckShop 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
- Playing at: Phoenix Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 6 January 2025
Here You Come Again
Riverside Studios
5 1 review 5 1 review Tickets from £15.00Heading 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.
- Playing at: Riverside Studios
- Booking until: Saturday, 18 January 2025
A Very Naughty Christmas
Southwark Playhouse Elephant
Tickets from £15.00A 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.
- Playing at: Southwark Playhouse Elephant
- Booking until: Saturday, 11 January 2025
Cinderella
King's Head Theatre
Tickets from £20.00In 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.
- Playing at: King's Head Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
Cyrano
Park Theatre
Tickets from £20.00Virginia 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
Back to The Future the Musical
Adelphi Theatre
4.8 1092 reviews 4.8 1092 reviews Tickets from £25.00Love 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: Sunday, 27 July 2025
- Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Adelphi Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 27 July 2025
Slava's Snowshow
Harold Pinter Theatre
4.3 12 reviews 4.3 12 reviews Tickets from £25.00The 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.
- Playing at: Harold Pinter Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 12 January 2025
Horrible Christmas
Alexandra Palace
3 1 review 3 1 review Tickets from £28.00Take 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.
- Playing at: Alexandra Palace
- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
Why Am I So Single
Garrick Theatre
4.9 16 reviews 4.9 16 reviews Tickets from £30.00Why 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.
- Playing at: Garrick Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 19 January 2025
Fawlty Towers
Apollo Theatre
4.8 135 reviews 4.8 135 reviews Tickets from £37.00One 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, 1 March 2025
- Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Apollo Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 March 2025
Homo Alone
The Other Palace - Studio
Tickets from £38.00KEVIN!!!!! 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
- Playing at: The Other Palace - Studio
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Aladdin Pantomime
Lyric Hammersmith
4 2 reviews 4 2 reviews Tickets from £40.00Award-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
- Playing at: Lyric Hammersmith
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Titanique
Criterion Theatre
Tickets from £41.00What 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: Saturday, 31 May 2025
- Running time: 1hr 40min. No Interval
- Playing at: Criterion Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 May 2025
The Tempest
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
3 1 review 3 1 review Tickets from £42.00Directed 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
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Drury Lane
- Booking until: Saturday, 1 February 2025
Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical
Shaftesbury Theatre
4.8 328 reviews 4.8 328 reviews Tickets from £43.00Delighting people for generations in a film that featured the beloved Robin Williams, Mrs Doubtfire has smoothly transitioned into a musical for all ages. The musical adaptation celebrates the timeless themes of family, love, and self-discovery whilst also mantaining a homage to the beloved film.
- Booking until: Saturday, 26 April 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Shaftesbury Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 26 April 2025
Dr. Strangelove
Noel Coward Theatre
4 7 reviews 4 7 reviews Tickets from £47.25Embark 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
- Playing at: Noel Coward Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 January 2025
Guys and Dolls
The Bridge Theatre
4.8 141 reviews 4.8 141 reviews Tickets from £48.00Experience 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.
- Playing at: The Bridge Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
Ambassadors Theatre
4.4 8 reviews 4.4 8 reviews Tickets from £49.00The 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, 15 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Ambassadors Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 15 March 2025
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.8 295 reviews 4.8 295 reviews Tickets from £89.00SIX 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
Starlight Express
Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
4.6 53 reviews 4.6 53 reviews Tickets from £54.00Andrew 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, 26 October 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 15min interval.
- Playing at: Troubadour Theatre - Wembley
- Booking until: Sunday, 26 October 2025
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
The Other Palace
4 2 reviews 4 2 reviews Tickets from £55.00Adapted 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
The Snowman
Peacock Theatre
4.7 44 reviews 4.7 44 reviews Tickets from £60.00Feel 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.
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
Choir of Man
Arts Theatre
5 226 reviews 5 226 reviews Tickets from £72.00The 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
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Palace Theatre
4.7 59 reviews 4.7 59 reviews Tickets from £144.00Rediscover 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, 29 June 2025
- Playing at: Palace Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 June 2025
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.7 146 reviews 4.7 146 reviews Tickets from £78.00The 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
The Devil Wears Prada
Dominion Theatre
4.6 48 reviews 4.6 48 reviews Tickets from £81.00The 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
MJ the Musical
Prince Edward Theatre
4.8 932 reviews 4.8 932 reviews Tickets from £85.00The 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
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9 2685 reviews 4.9 2685 reviews Tickets from £87.00Les 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
Hamilton
Victoria Palace
4.7 775 reviews 4.7 775 reviews Tickets from £88.00The 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
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
4.8 7003 reviews 4.8 7003 reviews Tickets from £90.00Disney'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
A Christmas Carol-ish
Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
5 4 reviews 5 4 reviews Tickets from £114.00Join 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.
- Playing at: Soho Place Theatre (@sohoplace)
- Booking until: Tuesday, 31 December 2024
The Nutcracker - English National Ballet
London Coliseum
4.5 88 reviews 4.5 88 reviews Tickets from £141.00English 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.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Sunday, 12 January 2025
Barcelona
Duke of York's Theatre
5 2 reviews 5 2 reviews Tickets from £150.00Lily 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
- Playing at: Duke of York's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 11 January 2025
Oliver!
Gielgud Theatre
5 2 reviews 5 2 reviews Tickets from £162.00Lionel 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
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Sadlers Wells
4.6 13 reviews 4.6 13 reviews Tickets from £162.00Classical 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
Oedipus (Wyndham's Theatre)
Wyndham's Theatre
4.7 30 reviews 4.7 30 reviews Tickets from £180.00Robert 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
- Playing at: Wyndham's Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
Hansel and Gretel - Royal Opera House
Royal Opera House
Tickets from £198.00The 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
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Tuesday, 7 January 2025
Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre
4.8 3827 reviews 4.8 3827 reviews Tickets from £240.00The 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
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