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Best West End Shows
Experience the finest entertainment theatreland offers with these very special productions: the award-winners, the sell-outs and the Broadway transfers. Every show has a big impact, from the most popular dramas, scariest horrors and best-loved sing-along musicals to serious works so inspiring they change lives. Check these best West End shows out and make your next trip to the capital memorable.
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, 19 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr. Inc. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Cambridge Theatre
- Booking until: Monday, 19 May 2025
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
4.7 5765 reviews 4.7 5765 reviews Tickets from £30.00Now 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
La Clique
Spiegeltent in Leicester Square
4.4 25 reviews 4.4 25 reviews Tickets from £25.00- 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).
- Playing at: Spiegeltent in Leicester Square
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
4.7 1195 reviews 4.7 1195 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
Slava's Snowshow
Harold Pinter Theatre
4.1 10 reviews 4.1 10 reviews Tickets from £29.00The 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.
- Opens: Wednesday, 18 December 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 12 January 2025
- Playing at: Harold Pinter Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 12 January 2025
Juno and the Paycock
Gielgud Theatre
4.5 11 reviews 4.5 11 reviews Tickets from £24.00First performed in 1924, Seán O’Casey’s classic drama Juno and the Paycock is in the West End for a limited season. Starring J Smith-Cameron and Mark Rylance, Juno and the Paycock offers a powerful and moving portrayal of a mother's strength and determination.
- Booking until: Saturday, 23 November 2024
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. interval.
- Playing at: Gielgud Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 23 November 2024
Room On The Broom
Lyric Theatre
4.3 30 reviews 4.3 30 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.
- Opens: Friday, 22 November 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025 - Running time: 1hr.
- Playing at: Lyric Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
The Snowman
Peacock Theatre
4.7 35 reviews 4.7 35 reviews Tickets from £20.00Feel 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.
- Opens: Saturday, 23 November 2024
Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025 - Running time: 1hr 50min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 4 January 2025
Les Miserables
Sondheim Theatre
4.9 2642 reviews 4.9 2642 reviews Tickets from £30.00Les 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
Cabaret
Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
4.7 143 reviews 4.7 143 reviews Tickets from £36.00The 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, 31 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse
- Booking until: Saturday, 31 May 2025
Mousetrap
St Martins Theatre
4.5 1134 reviews 4.5 1134 reviews Tickets from £15.00Agatha 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
Waiting For Godot
Theatre Royal Haymarket
4.1 11 reviews 4.1 11 reviews Tickets from £25.00Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw star in one of the greatest plays of the 20th century – Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece, Waiting for Godot, directed by James Macdonald is heading to London. Waiting for Godot centres on Vladimir and Estragon who wait for the mysterious Godot. The play delves into themes of existentialism, absurdity, and the human condition, highlighting the uncertainty and repetitiveness of life.
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 December 2024
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Ben Whishaw
- Playing at: Theatre Royal Haymarket
- Booking until: Saturday, 21 December 2024
Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre
4.8 3795 reviews 4.8 3795 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
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
4.8 6930 reviews 4.8 6930 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
Tosca
Royal Opera House
4.8 6 reviews 4.8 6 reviews Tickets from £270.00- Booking until: Friday, 13 December 2024
- Running time: 3hr. Incl. 2 intervals.
- Playing at: Royal Opera House
- Booking until: Friday, 13 December 2024
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre
4.8 4788 reviews 4.8 4788 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
The Book of Mormon
Prince of Wales Theatre
4.8 5355 reviews 4.8 5355 reviews Tickets from £24.00The Book of Mormon is a wildly entertaining, award-winning show that is as hilarious as it is heartfelt. Audiences worldwide have been captivated by this production which pushes boundaries whilst delivering laughs and unforgettable performances.
- Booking until: Saturday, 22 March 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Prince of Wales Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 22 March 2025
The Nutcracker - English National Ballet
London Coliseum
4.5 81 reviews 4.5 81 reviews Tickets from £21.00English 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.
- Opens: Thursday, 12 December 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 12 January 2025 - Running time: 2hr. Incl. 20min interval.
- Playing at: London Coliseum
- Booking until: Sunday, 12 January 2025
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
4.7 1993 reviews 4.7 1993 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
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake
Sadlers Wells
4.6 13 reviews 4.6 13 reviews Tickets from £18.00Classical 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.
- Opens: Friday, 20 December 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 26 January 2025 - Running time: 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Sadlers Wells
- Booking until: Sunday, 26 January 2025
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
President Hotel
4.7 418 reviews 4.7 418 reviews Tickets from £50.00Faulty 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
Guys and Dolls
The Bridge Theatre
4.7 136 reviews 4.7 136 reviews Tickets from £23.00Experience 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
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Palace Theatre
4.7 55 reviews 4.7 55 reviews Tickets from £34.00Rediscover 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
Hamilton
Victoria Palace
4.7 746 reviews 4.7 746 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
Bat Out of Hell
Peacock Theatre
4.7 608 reviews 4.7 608 reviews Tickets from £34.00Roaring back onto the London stage for a limited season in 2025, Bat Out of Hell The Musical blends rock anthems with an epic love story in a dazzling theatrical experience.
- Opens: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Booking until: Saturday, 7 June 2025 - Running time: 2hr 40min. Incl. 1 Interval.
- Playing at: Peacock Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 7 June 2025
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Aldwych Theatre
4.8 2715 reviews 4.8 2715 reviews Tickets from £20.00- Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Aldwych Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 25 October 2025
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
London Palladium
4.6 16 reviews 4.6 16 reviews Tickets from £33.00- Opens: Monday, 10 February 2025
Booking until: Monday, 10 February 2025
- Playing at: London Palladium
- Booking until: Monday, 10 February 2025
Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie
London County Hall
4.7 211 reviews 4.7 211 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
SIX
Vaudeville Theatre
4.8 286 reviews 4.8 286 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
Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
Empress Museum
4.8 14 reviews 4.8 14 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: Monday, 31 March 2025
- Running time: 1hr 40min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Empress Museum
- Booking until: Monday, 31 March 2025
Hadestown
Lyric Theatre
4.7 94 reviews 4.7 94 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
Back to The Future the Musical
Adelphi Theatre
4.8 1059 reviews 4.8 1059 reviews Tickets from £23.00Love 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
Only Fools and Horses the Musical
Eventim Apollo
4.7 370 reviews 4.7 370 reviews Tickets from £25.00Only 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.
- Opens: Tuesday, 17 December 2024
Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025 - Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Starring: Paul Whitehouse, Vinnie Jones
- Playing at: Eventim Apollo
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
The Lehman Trilogy
Gillian Lynne Theatre
4.7 47 reviews 4.7 47 reviews Tickets from £24.00The 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.
- Playing at: Gillian Lynne Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 5 January 2025
Magic Mike Live!
London Hippodrome
4.8 29 reviews 4.8 29 reviews Tickets from £47.00Conceived and directed by Channing Tatum, Magic Mike Live offers an unforgettable night of electrifying, 360-degree entertainment inspired by the hit films. It’s steamy, it’s laugh-out-loud funny, and it’s the ultimate night out you’ve been longing for!
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 August 2025
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: London Hippodrome
- Booking until: Sunday, 31 August 2025
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Piccadilly Theatre
4.9 1150 reviews 4.9 1150 reviews Tickets from £30.00Inspired by the 2001 film by Baz Luhrmann that starred Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor; passion, romance and spectacle collide in the dazzling extravaganza, Moulin Rouge The Musical! With its electrifying performances, extravagant costumes, and memorable score, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is a breathtaking celebration of love and the transformative power of art.
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 May 2025
- Running time: 2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Piccadilly Theatre
- Booking until: Saturday, 24 May 2025
Mean Girls
Savoy Theatre
4.8 19 reviews 4.8 19 reviews Tickets from £25.00Tina Fey's iconic 2004 film was hugely popular with Broadway audiences and now its here in London! Mean Girls is a fun, high-energy experience that hilarious explores high school drama, friendship and self-identity.
- Booking until: Sunday, 8 June 2025
- Running time: 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Playing at: Savoy Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 8 June 2025
The Devil Wears Prada
Dominion Theatre
4.4 22 reviews 4.4 22 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
Mrs. Doubtfire the Musical
Shaftesbury Theatre
4.8 306 reviews 4.8 306 reviews Tickets from £25.00Delighting 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
Choir of Man
Arts Theatre
5 222 reviews 5 222 reviews Tickets from £18.00The 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, 29 December 2024
- Running time: 1hr 30min. No interval.
- Playing at: Arts Theatre
- Booking until: Sunday, 29 December 2024
West End theatre tickets for legendary shows
Sometimes a musical captures the world’s imagination, taking off like a rocket. Now and again a new piece of drama has an unexpected impact so powerful it shoots to the top, selling out on tour and on Broadway. Occasionally there’s a magic show so extraordinary it makes the news. This category celebrates the West End productions making the biggest waves right now.
See a musical that gives you insights into the life and times of a band you’ve adored since childhood. Treat the family to the stage version of a book millions of children around the globe have loved for decades. See a play dating back hundreds of years whose message resonates just as powerfully today. Or one that started life small then grew and grew. These shows are rated highly, often by millions of theatregoers.
Some of these productions have been running continually in London for decades. Others are international phenomena, here for a strictly limited season before taking off on tour. Either way you won’t want to miss out. These productions attract packed houses, draw people in from every corner of the UK and beyond, get the best reviews from critics and appeal to the most people. Which will you see first?
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