Where to watch celebrities onstage in the West End

See celebrities and award-winning performers in West End shows. Watch stars on stage in the London theatre scene, and book tickets to star-studded shows now.

The West End is allowing audiences to see world-class entertainment before their very eyes. There are plenty of opportunities to catch celebrities in person — still from a safe distance — as well as virtually. From high-energy musical, classic dramas and new stories, having a celebrity in a show can introduce a new audience to the theatre, which can only be a good thing .

Which celebrities are in the West End?

Here are some of the starry performances on offer in 2022 and beyond. We've listed some of the major performers taking part in London shows in the coming months. But if you're looking for even more opportunities to be a star-spotter, then check out our stars on stage page.

Sheridan Smith

The two-time Olivier-winning actress is back in the West End. The Gavin and Stacey actress previously played the Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the London Palladium, as well as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. She's also known for her television performances, notably as Cilla Black in a Cilla ITV drama. She'll continue as a Liverpudlian, playing the title character in Willy Russell's Shirley Valentine.

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Photo credit: Danny Mac and Aimie Atkinson in Pretty Woman: The Musical (Photo courtesy of production)