Best Theatre Shows in London

Fancy heading to a fabulous theatre show in the heart of Holborn? The London Cabaret Club has just what you need. Not only will you get to catch sultry burlesque and Gatsby-themed immersive entertainment on the stage, but there's also dinner and drinks to enjoy.

Enter a space where the boundaries of reality and imagination blur at The Poetry Brothel. In this immersive experience, you'll find yourself surrounded by a cast of poets who offer you a one-on-one reading, drawing from the deepest corners of their haunted hearts.

The rain-soaked atmosphere and the presence of forgotten dreams create a world where time doesn't exist, and the echoes of the past are woven into every verse. Come dressed in the colours of the storm and step into an intimate night of poetic divination that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about poetry and the world around you.

Ever got an urge to stand up and join in when watching your favourite musical? Well now you can, as the West End Musical Brunch brings live performances, tasty food, bottomless fizz and singing aplenty to a top-secret London location.

At Aldwych Theatre's TINA: The Tina Turner Musical, get ready to groove with the queen of rock and roll and witness how she conquered the world in the most electrifying musical in town. During the show, you'll get to groove to all her biggest hits and some Motown classics like What's Love Got to Do With It, Proud Mary, River Deep Mountain High, and Better Be Good To Me.

Nestled next to Regent's Canal in Islington is the characterful Rosemary Branch, an award-winning pub theatre that's just waiting for your visit. From comedies to straight plays and improv, this artsy spot has a little something for everyone to be dazzled by.

Celebrate Women's History Month with LOOK FOR THE WOMAN!, a festival dedicated to female and femme clowning and comedy. For 29 years, the Rosemary Branch Theatre has been a haven for women-led performances, and this year, they're bringing you an unforgettable lineup of comedians who are ready to make you laugh while celebrating the impact of women in performance. Come for the comedy, stay for the powerful cultural shift.

Taking place at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Much Ado About Nothing is a fantastic adaptation of the classic Shakespeare play. Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell are starring in the show, directed by Jamie Lloyd. Follow the hilarious and beautiful story of Benedick and Beatrice, with tickets starting from £43 per person.

Taking place at the Dominion Theatre, The Devil Wears Prada is a hit musical based on the iconic film, telling the story of young journalist Andy and her work for the legendary Miranda Priestly. Not only is the score written by none other than Elton John, but the choreography is also by three-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell. And the best part? Tickets start from just £31 per person.

One of the most legendary musicals of all time, Les Miserables is being performed at Sondheim Theatre in Soho this year. So popular that it's been translated into 22 different languages, this iconic show tells the story of Jean Valjean in early 19th century France, who goes to prison for stealing a loaf of bread. You can nab tickets to this show for as little as £31 per person, promising an unforgettable evening.

After some musical action with a healthy hit of nostalgia? Bringing her 1995 cult teen movie Clueless to the stage is Amy Heckerling, writer-director of the original film. Think all the antics and quotable one-liners of Cher Horowitz, who's based on Jane Austen heroine Emma, alongside new music by Brit Award winner KT Tunstall and lyrics from Grammy® winner and three-time Tony® nominee Glenn Slater (known for Sister Act The Musical and School Of Rock).

Want to see a show that'll make you feel like it's the roaring 20s again? Then head to The Great Gatsby at the London Coliseum. This fantastic musical takes F. Scott Fitzgerald's timeless story and makes it even more entertaining.

Follow the beautiful but tragic tale of Jay Gatsby, Nick Carraway and Daisy Buchanan, produced by the award-winning Korean musical producer Chunsoo Shin - with tickets starting from only £25 per person.

Head to Bridge Theatre near London Bridge for a fantastic performance of Richard II, starring Jonathan Bailey - as seen in Bridgeton, Fellow Travellers, Othello and more. He has won an Olivier Award for his role of Jamie in Company, and you can expect a brilliant show from him and the rest of the cast. This classic play tells the tale of a disastrous King, and you can nab tickets from just £36 each.

2000s cult classic Mean Girls is coming to the West End across 2024 and 2025, taking place at the Savoy Theatre. This hit Broadway musical is brought to you by 30 Rock's Tina Fey, lyricist Nell Benjamin, director Casey Nicholaw and many more talented people, telling the story of Cady Heron and her mission to take down Regina George. From iconic songs to hilarious quotes, this show promises to be so fetch.

Catch this spellbinding musical as takes you to the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London from £31 per person. Wicked is the acclaimed musical that'll have you defying gravity with its twists and turns and memorable numbers. Before Dorothy clicked her heels and stepped foot in Oz, it was home to two young witches, Glinda and Elphaba whose story is waiting to be told. 

Taking place at the iconic Kit Kat Club, Cabaret will transport you to Berlin where the classic tale takes place. Set against the backdrop of the rise of the Nazis, this multi-award-winning show features amazing burlesque acts and musical hits like Wilkommen, Mein Herr and Maybe This Time. Plus, you can secure tickets from just £37 per person.

Having won six Olivier Awards and five WhatsOnStage Awards across the years, My Neighbour Totoro is an unmissable performance that's heading to the Gillian Lynne Theatre on Drury Lane in 2025. Hayao Miyazaki's celebrated animated film has been transformed into a magical theatre show, telling the story of the Kusakabe family's adventures - with tickets starting from just £31 per person.

Mamma Mia! how can you resist the feel-good musical that's on at London's Novello Theatre throughout the week? Join the cast of the smash-hit extravaganza that brings the Greecian sunshine to the stage and tells the hilarious, emotional and all-round entertaining story of Sophie's quest to discover who her father is before her wedding to the soundtrack of some of ABBA's greatest hits. 

Head to Theatre Royal Drury Lane to catch Hercules, the fantastic musical adaptation of Disney's classic film. Written by Tony winners Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah and featuring new songs from Alan Menken and David Zippel, this is a truly brilliant performance. Follow hercules on his journey to return to the gods, with tickets starting from just £31 each.

Created by the talented Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton is the acclaimed musical that tells the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton through jazz, hip hop, rap and more. One of the most genre-diverse musicals around, it has earned multiple awards over the years, from the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Drama to 11 different Tony Awards. Tickets start from just £25 per person, taking place at the Victoria Palace Theatre.

Having been mesmerising West End audiences for over 20 years, Disney's multi-award-winning musical The Lion King is being performed at the Lyceum Theatre. Expect a show full of vibrant colours, amazing special effects and fantastic songs, with all the music written by Elton John, Tim Rice and Hans Zimmer. And the best part? Tickets start from just £46 per person.

Based on Roald Dahl's classic tale, Matilda the Musical is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Created by the Royal Shakespeare Company, this brilliant show follows the story of a young girl who is misunderstood by her parents, but is finally recognised as a genius when she starts school.

Since its debut in 2010, this musical has won over 100 international awards. You'll find this performance at Cambridge Theatre, with tickets beginning at £25 per person.

With amazing performers like Baylie Carson, Koko Basigara and Dionne-Ward Anderson taking to the stage, you won't want to miss out on Six the musical's singalong sessions at the West End's Vaudeville Theatre. Telling the story of Henry VIII's wives through song, this 75-minute show promises laughter and great tunes throughout, with tickets starting from just £42 per person.