Home to one of the most diverse and scintillating musical scenes in the world, London is blessed with options if you’re looking for a live show. We’ve been out on a tour of the best theatre in London (in the name of research, of course) and returned with this guide to the cream of the crop; read on to discover a full list of the best musicals in London.
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Last updated on 17th March 2025
@ Secret London Location on Various dates from Saturday 19th April 2025
Watch incredible performances from some of the industry's finest stars while tucking into tasty treats at West End Musical Brunch. Taking place at a secret location, the extravaganza will include an hour of bottomless booze and hits from The Lion King, Les Miserables, Hamilton and more.
@ Vaudeville Theatre on Sun, 4th May 2025 @ 19:00 - 20:15
Taking place in their permanent royal residence at the Vaudeville Theatre in The Strand, Six the musical is giving you the chance to sing along to all their iconic songs for two nights only.
This fantastic performance features incredible performers like Claudi Kariuki, Rhianne-Louise McCaulsky and Baylie Carson, telling the story of Henry VIII's six wives through fabulous tunes. Tickets start from just £42 per person, promising 75 minutes of sass, sequins and singing.
@ Apollo Victoria Theatre on Various dates from Monday 14th April 2025
We all know the story of when Dorothy came to Oz, but how about who lived there before? The hit musical Wicked tells the story of how two young witches, the beautiful and popular Glinda and the emerald-skinned Elphaba came to be friends before becoming the iconic Glinda The Good Witch and the Wicked Witch of the West.
@ Savoy Theatre, The Strand on Every Wednesday
Telling the story of Cady Heron, Regina George and The Plastics, hit Broadway musical Mean Girls is one of the most iconic shows around. You can catch this performance at the Savoy Theatre throughout 2024 and 2025, created by a talented team that includes Tina Fey, choreographer Casey Nicholaw and more. Tickets start from £83.50 per person, promising a night to remember.
@ Trafalgar on Various dates from Monday 14th April 2025
With a book by the same writer-director of the original 1995 teen movie (Amy Heckerling), Clueless The Musical is a nostalgic throwback into the life of Cher Horowitz - a modern take on Jane's Austen's equally iconic heroine, Emma.
A cult classic known for its humour, fashion, and quotable lines, the musical takes things up a notch with new music by Brit Award winner singer-songwriter KT Tunstall and lyrics by Grammy® winner and three-time Tony® nominee Glenn Slater (known for Sister Act The Musical, Tangled, School of Rock).
