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Best theatre to see in London in February

It's the shortest month of the year, so time is of the essence – don't wait to book incredible London shows including Mrs President, MJ The Musical, Starlight Express, and more.

Stephen Crocker
Written byStephen Crocker

Congratulations, you made it through January. The first 31 days of the year can feel like a lifetime — a combination of dark nights, low temperatures, and little sunlight can be difficult to get through day after day. Put the first month of the year behind you, and get ready for an action-packed February that's complete with West End theatre.

Plus, Valentine’s Day is right in the middle of February, so there’s no better time to find the West End show for you. Book theatre tickets to the latest West End musicals and newest plays, and keep up to date with the hottest shows opening across the capital.

Mrs President at Charing Cross Theatre

MJ The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre

Starlight Express at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

I'm Sorry, Prime Minister at the Apollo Theatre

Mrs Armitage on Wheels at Southbank Centre

Arcadia at The Old Vic

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Mrs President at Charing Cross Theatre

Must see
Historical
Star-casting

Acclaimed historian John Ransom Phillips’s play is a HERstory lesson in the power dynamics between Mary Lincoln – widow of Abraham Lincoln – and celebrity photographer Mathew Brady. In an attempt to clean up her public image as a suspected Confederate spy and spendthrift, the grieving First Lady engages Brady to take her portrait. However, the relationship soon breaks down, putting issues of agency and representation into sharp focus. Mrs President offers Mary – arguably the most reviled First Lady in history – a sympathetic right to reply.The show returns to Charing Cross in a reimagined version following an initial outing in February 2025, with Keala Settle starring alongside Hal Fowler.

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Mrs President at Charing Cross Theatre

MJ The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre

Last chance
Pop music
Michael Jackson

Final curtain call! MJ the Musical is moonwalking toward its ultimate London performance later this month, and this is your last chance to witness the magic before it disappears. Expect electrifying choreography, powerhouse vocals, and a story that crackles with rhythm, heart, and iconic hits. From the first beat to the final bow, it’s a nonstop celebration of pop history, precision, and pure showmanship — showcasing not only the talents of Michael Jackson, but also some of the best singing and dancing you will see on a West End stage.

Don’t say you’ll catch it “someday” — someday is now! Grab your seats, gather your friends, and get ready to feel the sparkle, the swagger, and the sound that changed the world, live on stage.

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MJ The Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre

Starlight Express at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber
Revival
Popular

This smash hit revival has announced its final extension, so you don’t have long to catch these trains! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1980s musical has been brought right up-to-date, and crackles with energy, theatrical innovation, and fun for all ages. If you are looking for an unforgettable musical adventure, then Wembley should be your destination!

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Starlight Express at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

I'm Sorry, Prime Minister at the Apollo Theatre

Popular
Must see
Comedy

This new play brings the world of Yes, Minister and Yes, Prime Minister back to the stage, reuniting audiences with the beloved political sparring of Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey. With Griff Rhys Jones and Clive Francis taking on these two hilariously funny roles, the play picks up the story decades after the classic BBC sitcoms. Written by Jonathan Lynn, co-creator of the original series, this promises to be a nostalgic, sharp- tongued continuation of one of Britain’s most iconic television comedy franchises.

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I'm Sorry, Prime Minister at the Apollo Theatre

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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.

Mrs Armitage on Wheels at Southbank Centre

Children's theatre
Popular

Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage on Wheels arrives on stage this month, adapted and directed by Samantha Lane and presented as a part of Southbank Centre’s Imagine season. Based on Blake’s beloved Mrs Armitage books and the BBC animated series Box of Treasures, the production features inventive puppetry, original music, and playful design. Follow the eccentric inventor Mrs Armitage and her dog Breakspear on a delightfully chaotic bike ride in a show bursting with imagination, humour, and the joy of making marvellous things.

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Mrs Armitage on Wheels at Southbank Centre

Arcadia at The Old Vic

Tom Stoppard
Play
Popular

The late Tom Stoppard's thought-provoking play spans two time periods, following the relationship between teenage genius Thomasina Coverley and her tutor Septimus Hodge in the early 19th century, as well as scholars researching the same estate's history in the present day. The play raises questions about science and religion, love and sex, chaos and order, romanticism and classicism, and is likely to awaken ideas in your own mind as you leave the theatre.

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Arcadia at The Old Vic

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Page to stage
Must see

Following a well-received fun at Chichester Festival Theatre last year, Harold Fry is journeying across the UK to take up residence at Theatre Royal Haymarket in the West End. The story, by the novel's original writer Rachel Joyce, see Harold walk from Devon to Berwick-upon-Tweed to see an old, dying friend. This emotional musical has songs composed by singer/songwriter Passenger as well as star turns from Game of Thrones actor Mark Addy and West End star Jenna Russell, who reprise their roles from the Chichester run.

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