“Everything the light touches is our kingdom.” Who could forget the incredible bond between Mufasa and son Simba in Disney’s beloved animated movie? It’s the majestic Mufasa who teaches his eager cub and heir important life lessons like the delicate balance of the Pride Lands, and that the great kings never leave us — they look down on us from the stars. You’ll definitely be feeling the Father’s Day love.

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Harry’s relationship with younger son Albus Severus is a fraught one when this blockbuster tale begins, and it takes time — and a new battle against evil forces – for them to truly understand one another. If you and your dad loved reading the Harry Potter books together, then make sure you head to this magical continuation of the story on stage.

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OK, so the title might suggest this is more of an outing for mums, but bear with us. Mamma Mia! is very much about the dads too, with bride-to-be Sophie desperate to find her father before her wedding day — and ending up with three extremely different possibilities in architect Sam, explorer Bill, and banker Harry. Plus, who doesn’t love ABBA?!

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Another titanic father figure in theatre is Jean Valjean. The heart of this stirring musical is the convict who tries to reinvent himself, while raising his adopted daughter Cosette and then saving Marius, the man she loves. The exquisite song “Bring Him Home” is a heart-rending expression of fatherly love. Bring your dad to this West End triumph and you can hear the people sing on Father’s Day.

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If you’re looking for an outrageously funny theatre trip this Father’s Day, then The Book of Mormon is it. This show is a riot — but also a sweet paean to the bond that can form between two very different people. It’s a Father’s Day theatre trip with a difference (though not suitable for younger family members!).

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For more musical comedy hijinks with an adult bent, there’s a brotherly/father-son-type relationship between Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom (played by Olivier nominees Andy Nyman and Marc Antolin), the titular characters in Mel Brooks’s The Producers that is both hilariously funny and unexpectedly touching. Plus, Brooks himself turns 100 on 28 June – mazel tov to one of the great patriarchs of comedy!

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This new musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company tells the true story of teenage inventor William Kamkwamba’s extraordinary creation of the windmill that saved his village during the Malawi famine in the early 2000s. In a 4-star review, LondonTheatre.co.uk’s reviewer remarked that “the emotional dynamic between William and his father proves particularly touching”. You’ll be blown away by the show’s ingenuity.

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In this enchanting, multi-Olivier-winning sensation, Mr Henry Brown is a stressed-out health and safety consultant who has to learn to lighten up when a certain bear from Peru enters the household. Paddington's presence makes life more chaotic, but much more fun! There’s also another father figure in the form of antiques shop owner and former Kindertransport refugee, the wise Mr Gruber.

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Did you grow up listening to Frank Sinatra’s records with your dad? More than 20 of the legendary crooner’s hits feature in this new biographical musical directed by Kathleen Marshall, starring Joel Harper-Jackson as Ol’ Blue Eyes. Plus, the show is a family affair sanctioned by the Sinatra estate, which is overseen by Tina Sinatra, his youngest child.

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Fathers and sons are at the heart of this much-loved musical about footwear and friendship. Charlie (Matt Cardle) is the unwilling scion of his late father’s failing footwear factory, while drag queen Lola was never the kind of son his father wanted. Come for the emotion and stay for the fancy footwork and brilliantly catchy songs!

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This enchanting show based on the classic Studio Ghibli animation features a lovely, if overwhelmed, dad, who’s raising his two lively daughters on his own while his wife is in hospital with tuberculosis. With its unique visuals, delightful puppetry, and enormous heart there’s something for all the family in this very special show.

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Is your dad a history buff? Be prepared to be both dazzled and emotionally wrecked by this show about the relationship between Albert and his horse Joey, who are torn apart when war breaks out in 1914 and Joey is requisitioned into the cavalry. First performed in 2007, this is one of the most iconic productions of 21st-century British theatre (famed for its puppetry by Handsprung), and a real multi-generational experience.

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In 1939, King George VI and President Franklin D Roosevelt, the fathers of their respective nations, met at Roosevelt’s New York home to discuss the increasingly likely possibility of war in Europe. Olivier and Tony-winning playwright Richard Nelson’s witty new play stars Robert Lindsay (whose many credits include the dad in the BBC sitcom My Family) as FDR and Andrew Havill as George VI.

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Lawyer Atticus Finch is one of the most beloved fathers in world literature. He fosters kindness and empathy in his children, but is pushed to his limits when he undertakes the most demanding case of his career. Richard Coyle (The Player Kings, Fantastic Beasts: Secrets of Dumbledore) reprises his role as Finch in Aaron Sorkin’s definitive adaptation directed by Bartlett Sher.

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