Top London Theatre Week shows to see

See the best of the West End in 2025, and plan your theatre trips for summer 2025 and beyond. Discover the best deals on shows you need to see in London today.

Marianka Swain
Written byMarianka Swain

London Theatre Week is back! We're celebrating all that London theatre offers with London Theatre Week. It’s the best time of year to book all your West End theatre tickets for the coming months. Don’t miss out the most talked-about shows in town, like Disney’s The Lion King, Wicked, MJ The Musical, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Matilda The Musical, The Mousetrap, and much more.

Discover the best of the West End this summer, and plan your theatre trips for 2025. You'll need to book quickly, as London Theatre Week is only on through 31 August. Book now for the best prices on London Theatre Week tickets, and see over 80 shows from £15, £25, and £35.

Check out the top shows taking part in London Theatre Week below, and book London Theatre Week tickets today.

The Book of Mormon tickets from £25

MJ The Musical tickets from £25

The Lion King tickets from £35

The Mousetrap tickets from £20

Hamilton tickets from £35

Wicked tickets from £35

Mamma Mia! tickets from £35

Back to the Future: The Musical tickets from £25

Les Misérables tickets from £35

101 Dalmatians – The Musical tickets from £15

50 First Dates: The Musical tickets from £35

Born With Teeth tickets from £35

Cabaret tickets from £30

Clarkston tickets from £25

Every Brilliant Thing tickets from £25

Disney's Hercules tickets from £35

Just For One Day tickets from £25

Matilda The Musical tickets from £25

Starlight Express tickets from £25

Stranger Things: The First Shadow tickets from £25

The Great Gatsby tickets from £15

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe tickets from £15

Titanique tickets from £20

The Play That Goes Wrong tickets from £25

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button tickets from £35

The Book of Mormon tickets from £25

Iconic show
Must see

We’re marching door to door to see The Book of Mormon in the West End. Follow two eager Elders as they serve their two-year mission to Uganda. While they’re halfway across the world, the pair must do all they can to spread the word of the Latter-Day Saints, but it’s easier said than done.

South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone and Avenue Q’s Robert Lopez’s religious comedy continues to play to packed crowds. This show will change your life.

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Michael Jackson
Must see
Musicals

MJ The Musical is a certified thriller. This electrifying musical dives into the life, career, and creative process of the "King of Pop", Michael Jackson, by way of his biggest songs and signature dance moves.

The show contains all the incredible MJ hits, brilliantly performed and staged, including "Billie Jean", "Beat It", "Smooth Criminal", "Bad", "Wanna Be Startin' Something", "The Man in the Mirror", and of course "Thriller".

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The Lion King tickets from £35

Iconic
Must see
Musicals

The Lion King follows Simba's transformation from a mere lion cub to taking his rightful place as King of the Pride Lands. How? With a bit of help from the Serengeti's circle of life, of course – and his friends.

The award-winning stage version of the classic animated movie is a wonder with its incredible puppets and all your favourite songs. Don't stay in the shadowlands this year. Instead, roar with pride and see the joyous Disney musical in the West End.

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The Mousetrap tickets from £20

Historic show
Long-running play
Agatha Christie

Can you solve the whodunit? Agatha Christie's fiendish murder mystery continues to captivate audiences since performances started in 1952, making it the world's longest-running play.

A group of strangers are trapped in a guesthouse by a blizzard, with a murderer on the loose. Can they work out their identity before it's too late – and can you outfox the Queen of Crime? Join millions who've kept the play's legendary secret.

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09:00

The Breakfast Club

Head to one of The Breakfast Club’s central London branches for a slap-up English cafe classic.

10:30

Buckingham Palace

Is there anything more British than the changing of the guards? Arrive early for a good spot to watch this historic event, which takes place every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday at 10.45am.

Hamilton tickets from £35

Historic show
Iconic
Must see
American history

Don't throw away your shot: book tickets to Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary musical about America's forgotten Founding Father. Alexander Hamilton rose from ignominy to power, all while fighting wars, feuding with his fellow politicians, and keeping up a busy romantic life.

With stunning choreography and an unforgettable score fusing musical theatre with rap, hip-hop and R&B, Hamilton continues to redefine musical theatre. Be in the room where it happens!

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Wicked tickets from £35

Iconic show
Must see
Popular show
Musicals

Pink goes good with green! Defy gravity with the spellbinding untold story of the Witches of Oz — two unlikely allies who become known, perhaps unfairly, as this magical land's Wicked Witch and Good Witch.

The green-skinned Elphaba and perky blonde Glinda meet at university, where both hope to excel – but the dark secrets of Oz threaten to tear them apart. Featuring incredible songs like the iconic "Defying Gravity", this is a must-see West End epic.

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Mamma Mia! tickets from £35

ABBA
Must see
Popular show

The winner takes it all! The hit musical based on the music of ABBA continues to thrill audiences in London. Set on a sun-drenched Greek island, a daughter's quest to discover her father's identity brings three men from her mother's past back into their lives.

This warm-hearted musical comedy centres on family, love, and boogieing the night away to all of the Swedish band's biggest hits: "SOS", "Mamma Mia", "Super Trouper", "The Winner Takes It All", "Thank You for the Music", and of course "Dancing Queen".

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Back to the Future: The Musical tickets from £25

Musical
Screen to stage
Must see

Get ready for 1.21 gigawatts of supercharged musical entertainment. Back to the Future is a sci-fi musical that combines everything you love about the original film with a sprinkling of 21st-century magic, including rocking new songs and jaw-dropping special effects.

Follow accidental time-traveller Marty McFly as the teenager tries to make it from 1955 back to 1985, with the help of his eccentric scientist pal Doc Brown, all while saving his family's future. Where you're going, you don't need roads.

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Les Misérables tickets from £35

Must see
Iconic
Musical

Do you hear the people sing? You will if you storm the barricades and buy tickets to this dramatic West End staple. Based on Victor Hugo's novel, the musical follows the ex-convict Jean Valjean, hounded by policeman Javert; single mother Fantine and her daughter Cosette, and the student revolutionaries fighting for freedom.

Packed with soul-stirring songs, like "I Dreamed A Dream", "Bring Him Home", "On My Own", and "One Day More", it's the show that has inspired generations of theatregoers to seize their destiny.

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101 Dalmatians – The Musical tickets from £15

Family
Musical
Puppets

Enjoy some puppy love this summer with the family favourite reborn as a tail-wagging stage show: 101 Dalmatians – The Musical. When fashionista Cruella de Vil plots to steal Pongo and Purdi's spotty pups, the doggy pair (and their human pets) must defeat her and get their family back.

Featuring hilarious songs, canine puppets and fabulous choreography, the musical stars Britain's Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas as Cruella De Vil, plus JLS star Aston Merrygold and TV host Jeff Brazier.

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50 First Dates: The Musical tickets from £35

Screen to stage
Romance
Musical

There's nothing like the magic of a first date – or maybe there is! When stubborn bachelor Henry falls hard for art teacher Lucy, he thinks his dating days are through, only Lucy wakes up with no memory of their first date. So, Henry must try again, and again, to win her heart.

Adapted from the beloved romcom movie, David Rossmer and Steve Rosen's musical, directed and choreographed by multi-Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (Mean Girls, The Book of Mormon), stars Georgina Castle (Mean Girls) and Josh St. Clair (Ghost). Choose love – again!

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Shakespeare
New play
Must see

What would happen if the two greatest writers of their age – possible collaborators, rivals, spies, or even lovers – were shut in a room together to create a play? That's the tantalising premise of Liz Duffy Adams's play, making its West End debut.

Don't miss out on seeing Shakespeare versus Marlowe, played respectively by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who, Sex Education) and Edward Bluemel (Killing Eve, My Lady Jane), in this scorching two-hander. It promises to be the most dramatic showdown in London!

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Cabaret tickets from £30

Musical
Iconic
Award winning

Come to the cabaret, old chum! The Playhouse Theatre has been transformed into the Kit Kat Club, a hedonistic nightclub in 1930s Berlin where everyone is welcome and anything can happen – until the unstoppable rise of Nazism encroaches on this haven.

Join the Emcee and Sally Bowles for a party at the end of the world, packed with unforgettable songs by Kander and Ebb, including “Wilkommen”, “Don’t Tell Mama”, “Meir Herr”, and “Maybe This Time.” This award-winning production places you at the heart of the action.

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Clarkston tickets from £25

Play
UK premiere
Joe Locke

Get tickets for the UK premiere of American play Clarkston and you'll also get to see the West End debut of Emmy-nomimated actor Joe Locke (Netflix’s Heartstopper and Marvel’s Agatha All Along). He stars alongside Ruaridh Mollica (Sebastian, The Franchise) and Sophie Melville (The Way, Iphigenia in Splott).

This riveting play by Samuel D. Hunter (Oscar-winning movie The Whale) follows two lost souls who meet while working the graveyard shift at a Costco. Their journey evokes that of Lewis and Clark as they try to find their place in the world.

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Every Brilliant Thing tickets from £25

Comedy
Audience participation
Must see

In the long-awaited West End debut of the popular one-person show Every Brilliant Thing, we hear the story of a child who starts a list of everything brilliant about the world for their depressive mother, and then continues the list throughout the ups and downs of their own life.

Actually, you don't just hear it – you're a part of it! This incredible interactive show involves the audience in its storytelling. The rotating cast features Lenny Henry, Ambika Mod, Sue Perkins, Jonny Donahoe (the show’s original co-creator), and Minnie Driver. Become part of this legendary piece of theatre.

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Disney's Hercules tickets from £35

Family
Musical
Screen to stage

Go from zero to hero with the epic stage musical adaptation of the divine Disney animated movie! Hercules grows up in the mortal world, but he has super strength from his parents, who are Greek gods. Can he figure out who he really is, and become a true hero?

Fun for all the family, this spectacularly staged, heartfelt and laugh-out-loud funny show is an adventure like no other. It also features catchy songs from Disney legend Alan Menken, including "From Zero to Hero", "The Gospel Truth", "I Won’t Say I’m in Love", and "Go the Distance".

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Just For One Day tickets from £25

Musical
Pop music
Must see

Relive the day when music united the world! On 13 July 1985, the Live Aid concert brought 1.5 billion people together, making rock 'n' roll history as the biggest musical stars of the age played in London and Philadelphia to raise money for a vital cause.

Now, 40 years on, the story of Live Aid has become a roof-raising musical sensation, giving us all the backstage drama of this unprecedented event. Join the party and hear songs by the likes of Bob Dylan, David Bowie, The Who, U2, Queen, Madonna, The Police, Elton John, and Paul McCartney.

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Family
Musical
Iconic

Are you ready to be a little bit naughty? Roald Dahl's mischievous children's book bursts into life onstage in the Royal Shakespeare Company's iconic West End musical – a treat for rebellious kids and grown-ups alike!

Venture into the terrifying Crunchem Hall school with the plucky Matilda, who harnesses her superpowers, passion for stories, and love of her friends to stand up to the ultimate bully: fearsome headmistress Miss Trunchbull. Featuring songs like "When I Grow Up" and "Revolting Children", it's a must-see family classic.

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Musical
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Roller skating

Hop aboard the ride of a lifetime: it's the iconic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical about racing trains, performed by an astonishing cast all on roller skates! Humble steam engine Rusty dreams of proving himself, but he'll have to beat his rivals, Greaseball and Electra – and discover the secret of the Starlight Express.

Featuring a fantastic pop-rock score, this classic musical is reborn in a phenomenal new production with jaw-dropping costumes, lighting, and special effects in this purpose-built theatre space incorporating an immersive race track. Go full steam ahead!

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow tickets from £25

Sci fi
Play
Netflix
Must see

Discover all the secrets of the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, with the thrilling prequel to Netflix's hit sci-fi drama Stranger Things, which introduces our favourite series characters like Joyce and Jim Hopper as teenagers, and delves into the origin story of the pivotal figure Henry Creel.

Stephen Daldry's unbelievable, award-winning production has all of the fantastic Stranger Things elements, from unlikely friendships and romance to terrifying government conspiracies and supernatural creatures. Enter the Upside Down – if you dare!

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The Great Gatsby tickets from £15

Musical
Must see
Roaring Twenties

It's Jay Gatsby's party and you're all invited! Head over to West Egg, old sport, and the glamorous Long Island mansion belonging to the mysterious millionaire who hosts lavish bashes during that epitomise the Jazz Age, all in the hope of reconnecting with his lost love, Daisy Buchanan.

Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's seminal novel, this super-stylish, devishly decadent musical stars Jamie Muscato as Jay Gatsby and frances Mayli McCann as Daisy, singing hit songs like "Better or Worse", "For Her", and "Beautiful Little Fool". Don your finest for this Roaring Twenties sensation!

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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe tickets from £15

Family
Puppets
Must see

Step through the wardrobe and into Narnia with this gorgeously imaginative staging of C. S. Lewis's beloved children's book, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Join adventurous siblings Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they encounter Aslan, the White Witch, and many other fantastical figures in another world.

Back by popular demand, this smash-hit production returns to Sadler's Wells with its unforgettable mix of storytelling, wonderful puppetry, and spellbinding performances by a cast of actor-musicians. Take the whole family on a theatrical journey to Narnia.

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Titanique tickets from £20

Comedy
Spoof
Titanic
Musical

Make waves by booking your passage aboard the fabulous spoof musical Titanique, which takes is inspiration from the blockbuster movie Titanic. But Céline Dion doesn't just provide the music: she's an integral part of the story here, telling us all about what happened to Rose, Jack, and the doomed ship.

Uproariously funny, this very silly, but ingeniously crafted parody packs in more jokes than you can count, including one revolving around the Iceberg, as well as Dion's mega-hits – including, of course, "My Heart Will Go On". Don't miss out on this brilliantly bonkers voyage.

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The Play That Goes Wrong tickets from £25

Comedy
Must see
Iconic

It goes so wrong that it's very, very right! Mischief's side-splitting comedy The Play That Goes Wrong has become a long-running West End favourite, making audiences howl with laughter thanks to its stream of gags – including a spectacular farce climax that almost literally brings the house down.

Join the unluckiest am-dram group in the world as they attempt to stage a murder mystery – with disastrous results. From missed cues and forgotten lines to prop mishaps, set dramas, injuries, feuds, and incredible chaos, this is pure joy: treat yourself to a perfect piece of comedy escapism.

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The Curious Case of Benjamin Button tickets from £35

Musical
Award winning
Must see

Make every moment count by entering the beguiling world of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. This Olivier Award-winning musical transports F. Scott Fitzgerald's short story about a man who ages in reverse to a fishing village in Cornwall at the end of the First World War.

Follow Benjamin as he seeks love, family, purpose, and belonging, in an exquisite story told by a phenomenal actor-musician company performing songs suffused with folk music and soul. The cast is led by John Dagleish (Sunny Afternoon) and Clare Foster (Travesties) in a timeless tale that will change your outlook on life.

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