Top 20 West End Theatre Shows In London

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.

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.

Passion, ambition, and a voice that shook the world - Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's EVITA returns to the West End in an electrifying new production from the acclaimed Jamie Lloyd.

Charting the rise of Eva Perón from humble beginnings to political icon, this reimagining of the beloved musical promises an unforgettable experience. Featuring Oscar-winning hits and a fresh new vision, EVITA takes over The London Palladium for a strictly limited 12-week run from the 14th of June 2025.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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 spectacular performances of all time, Phantom of the Opera can be seen at His Majesty's Theatre for as little as £37. This is Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterpiece, which has been translated into 21 different languages and watched by over 160 million people.

This production stars Dean Chisnall as The Phantom, Lily Kerhoas as Christine Daaé and Joe Griffiths-Brown as Raoul. Expect all the classic songs, including Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again, Masquerade and the iconic title song.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is not just another prequel - it's a thrilling theatrical experience. Set in 1959 Hawkins, this production brings together beloved characters like a young Jim Hopper and Joyce Maldonado, along with the mysterious new student Henry Creel, whose arrival threatens to unravel their seemingly peaceful town.

Crafted by a multi-award-winning team, this gripping new chapter could hold the key to unlocking the biggest secrets of the Stranger Things saga. Get ready for an unforgettable journey back to where it all began.

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.

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.