Top 10 West End Theatre Shows In London

TINA: The Tina Turner Musical at Aldwych Theatre unveils the queen of rock and roll's story like never before. The iconic artist herself played a significant role in shaping the production alongside director Phyllida Lloyd, ensuring the authenticity of her narrative. Prepare to sway to her greatest hits and Motown classics during the performance, featuring favourites such as What's Love Got to Do With It, Proud Mary, River Deep Mountain High, and Better Be Good To Me.

An unlikely but deliciously fun combination, Archer Street Soho's Cabaret Showstopper Brunch is too good to miss. Enjoy live music and glittering entertainment while indulging in 90 minutes of unlimited pizza, prosecco, and beer. Mark your calendars for 24th February and 23rd March, and let the fun times roll.

For a celebration of all things musical, look no further than the West End Sessions at Brooks Mews Wine House, found behind Claridge's Hotel in Mayfair. Front man Daniel Koek will be showcasing a lineup of talented artists, from seasoned performers to emerging stars, with tickets to this three-hour event starting from just £35. If you're feeling fancy, you can even upgrade to wine and charcuterie boards on top of the show for an extra £15.

Transport yourself to the 80s, and then the 50s, while watching Back To The Future at the Adelphi Theatre this year. Follow the tale of Marty McFly through storytelling and songs, in a performance that's won a Hugo Award, a Saturn Award and an Academy Award over the years. Tickets cost as little as £24 per person, promising two and a half hours of fun.

Long before Dorothy clicked her heels and entered the magical land of Oz, it was home to two young witches who couldn't be more opposite. The gorgeous, blonde Glinda and the misunderstood girl with green skin, Elphaba. Wicked tells the story of how these two unlikely friends became Glinda The Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of The West to a dazzling soundtrack at London's Apollo Victoria Theatre. 

Brought to you by 30 Rock's Tina Fey, composer Jeff Richmond, lyricist Nell Benjamin and many more talented people, Mean Girls is the hit Broadway musical that's coming to the West End this year. Head to the Savoy Theatre for a night of iconic quotes and great tunes from Regina George and the Plastics - with tickets starting from £83.50 per person.

With choreography by three-time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell and a score by none other than Elton John, The Devil Wears Prada is a musical that you don't want to miss. This adaptation of the iconic film is coming to the Dominion Theatre in Soho throughout 2024 and 2025, with tickets starting at just £31 per person.

One of the most iconic musicals around, Disney's The Lion King is taking place at the Lyceum Theatre, after having been performed in London for more than 22 years. Director Julie Taymor has worked with Elton John, Hans Zimmer and Tim Rice to create an amazing reimagining of the film, with a brilliant soundtrack and awe-inspiring visuals to boot. And the best part? Tickets start from just £46 per person.

After the very best West End shows for Christmas? Then The Snowman, which returns to Peacock Theatre on the edge of Covent Garden for its 27th year, should fit the bill. This family extravaganza adapts the iconic book and film for stage, featuring a live orchestra, music and lyrics by Howard Blake (such as favourite song Walking in the Air), spellbinding choreography, and more.

Following an incredible run at the Barbican, My Neighbour Totoro s coming to the Gillian Lynne Theatre in 2025. You can expect more than two and a half hours of mesmerising entertainment, telling the story of the Kusakabe family from Hayao Miyazaki's renowned animated feature film. Having received six Olivier Awards and five WhatsOnStage Awards over the years, their £31 tickets are nothing short of a bargain.

The eight-time Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown is taking place at London's Lyric Theatre, taking you on a journey to the underworld and back, telling the two intertwining love stories of Orpheus and Eurydice, and King Hades and Persephone. With tickets starting from £25 each, the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin is not to be missed. 

Curated by an acclaimed ensemble, Phoenix Theatre's Stranger Things: The First Shadow extends the boundaries of theatrical narration and craftsmanship, transporting viewers back to the origin of the Stranger Things narrative – and maybe even peeling back the layers of its final moments.

With songs like I Dreamed a Dream, On My Own and Bring Him Home as part of the incredible score, Les Miserables is a truly fantastic performance. You can catch Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production at the Sondheim Theatre in Soho, with tickets starting from just £31. Watch as Jean Valjean and the characters around him sing about the struggles of 19th century France, with amazing set design to boot.

Ever wondered what happened after you closed the final page of the seventh book? Now you can find out with tickets to the renowned production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at London's Palace Theatre. Split into two parts, it invites you to join Harry and his youngest son Albus as they struggle with keeping the past, well, in the past. 

Head to the West End's Vaudeville Theatre to see Six the musical, who've secured a permanent residence there. They're hosting singalong performances there for two nights only, where you can belt out all the iconic tunes while watching talented stars like Claudi Kariuki, Roxanne Couch and Koko Basigara on the stage. Tickets start from as little as £42 each, promising 75 minutes of fun.

Trafalgar Theatre are hosts of of Clueless The Musical, a stage adaptation of the cult classic 1995 teen comedy film based on Jane Austen's Emma. Expect the same fashionista, match-making Cher Horowitz and a throwback feel filled with laughs and quotable lines. Topping it off? New music from multi-platinum and Brit Award-winning KT Tunstall and lyrics by Grammy® winner and three-time Tony® nominee Glenn Slater (known for Sister Act The Musical, Tangled and School of Rock).

Titanique puts a contemporary musical spin on the classic story of Rose and Jack and begins with none other than Celine Dion hijacking a Titanic Museum tour with her wild take on what really happened on that ship. Snap up tickets from £35 per person and look forward to show-stopping numbers, pop culture references and odes to 90s films in this one-of-a-kind retelling that's perfect for a group night out.

Take a chance on this hit musical as it takes to the Novello Theatre in London, bringing a slice of Greecian sunshine and the ultimate feel-good factor to the city. Mamma Mia! sees a young Sophie on a mission to discover who her father is in time for her wedding. Enjoy all your favourite ABBA hits, plenty of laughs and plenty of dance moves from just £15 per person.