The best family theatre shows in London to see during the summer holidays

This list is from 2018. Check out the best family-friendly theatre shows in London that you can book tickets for now. 

Matilda

No one told stories better than Roald Dahl, but for all the brilliant characters he was able to imagine, Matilda is certainly many people's favourite. The story of a little girl with a gift and passion for knowledge was adapted into a musical by Australian comedian Tim Minchin, and it's been impressing audiences around the world in recent years. It's feel-good, it's funny, and it's bound to be the perfect start to your summer holidays at the Cambridge Theatre.

Matilda the Musical is at the Cambridge Theatre.

Matilda the Musical tickets are available now. 

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

If you're looking for something for your younger little ones, head to Theatre Royal Haymarket where one of Britain's most beloved children's books is celebrating its 13th year on stage. Sophie and her mother have planned a lovely afternoon of afternoon tea, but they did not realise how much big tigers love tea, too! This magical show is full of fun, songs and chaos to let the little ones' imaginations run wild. 

The Tiger Who Came to Tea is at Theatre Royal Haymarket.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea tickets are available now.

The Lion King

Or, if you fancy your Disney a little more traditional, The Lion King has been inspiring audiences of all generations in the West End for over 20 years at the Lyceum Theatre. The classic story is brought to life on stage in a spectacle of a performance that includes giant life-sized puppets, and a score full of earworms like "Circle of Life", "Hakuna Matata" and "I Just Can't Wait to be King".

The Lion King is at the Lyceum Theatre.

The Lion King tickets are available now.

Wicked

This absolute classic West End musical invites you to step into the world of Oz (via the Apollo Victoria Theatre) and join Elphaba, before she became the Wicked Witch of the West. It's the kind of show that has people returning again and again, so if you still haven't seen one of London's biggest musicals yet, this is the summer to change that. And if you have, maybe it's time you gave it another visit?

Wicked is at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Wicked tickets are available now.