Top 20 West End Theatre Shows In London

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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.

One of the best-loved tales of all time, Much Ado About Nothing is a Shakespeare play that tells the story of Benedick and Beatrice. This hilarious and heartwarming performance is directed by Jamie Lloyd, starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell. Catch it at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, with tickets starting from only £43 each.

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.

Head to Theatre Royal on Drury Lane for a spectacular show: Hercules the musical. This fantastic adaptation of the Disney film was written by Tony winners Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, featuring new songs from Alan Menken by David Zippel. Follow the story of a superhumanly strong man returning to his place among the gods, with tickets starting from only £31 each.

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.

Ready to be swept away by a classic? Oliver! is hitting London's Gielgud Theatre in a stunning new production from Cameron Mackintosh! Adapted from the timeless Charles Dickens novel, this musical features all your favourite songs like 'Food Glorious Food', 'Consider Yourself', and the emotional 'As Long As He Needs Me'.

Originally a Broadway hit in 1963, the show won three Tony Awards and ran for nearly 800 performances, cementing its place in musical theatre history. Don't miss your chance to see the iconic tale of Oliver Twist come to life once again. Get your tickets now - this is one theatrical treat you won't want to miss.

Created by the award-winning Korean producer Chunsoo Shin, The Great Gatsby musical tells the timeless tale of Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan and Nick Carraway in a whole new light. F Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel has been reimagined with mesmerising song and dance routines.

This fantastic show takes place at the London Coliseum in Covent Garden, and you can even secure tickets for as little as £25 per person.

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. 

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.

Brought to life by the Royal Shakespeare Company and featuring original songs by Tim Minchin and a by Dennis Kelly, Matilda the Musical is one that you don't want to miss. It's won over 100 international awards since its debut in 2010, and it remains a firm favourite to this day. 

Follow Roald Dahl's classic tale of a schoolgirl who manages to achieve incredible things, despite being largely ignored by her parents. It's being performed at the Cambridge Theatre, with tickets starting from just £25 per person.

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).

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. 

Featuring hit songs like Wilkommen, Mien Herr and Maybe This Time, Cabaret is a classic performance that has won many awards over the years. You can nab tickets to its performance at the iconic Kit Kat Club for only £37 each. Follow the story through amazing burlesque routines and music, set against the backdrop of the rise of the Nazis in Germany.

Watch the classic story of an infamous King at Richard II, being performed at the Bridge Theatre in London Bridge. This production stars Jonathan Bailey, as seen in Fellow Travellers, Othello and more - even having won an Olivier Award for his role of Jamie in Company. Plus, you can nab tickets for as little as £36 each.

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.

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.