London Theatre Shows For Kids & Families

Taking the kids to the theatre on a family day out? Here you'll find the best London shows for kids to suit every family budget. From Disney classics such as The Lion King and Aladdin to family favourites such as Matilda and School of Rock there's theatre for kids of all ages.

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Wicked

Apollo Victoria Theatre

Wednesday Matinee

To Saturday, 27 November, 2021

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire that re-imagined the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, the WICKED musical tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two girls who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. Experience this unforgettable, award-winning musical and discover that you’ve not been told the whole story about the land of Oz...
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Back to the Future: The Musical

Adelphi Theatre

Wednesday Matinee

Friday, 14 May, 2021 To Sunday, 26 September, 2021

Take an electrifying ride back in time with Doc Brown and Marty McFly in this groundbreaking new musical production. Featuring all the characters and songs you love alongside a brand new score and a few added surprises, Back to the Future: The Musical is the hilarious, high-voltage story you know...but with added plutonium.
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

London Palladium

Wednesday Matinee

To Sunday, 5 September, 2021

Released as a concept album in 1969, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat has become one of the worlds most iconic musicals, featuring songs that have gone on to become pop and musical theatre standards, including Any Dream Will Do and Go Go Go Joseph.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Palace Theatre

Wednesday Matinee

To Sunday, 26 September, 2021

Performances of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child are set to recommence at the Palace Theatre from Jul. 21, 2021. For more information, read here.
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Matilda the Musical

Cambridge Theatre

Wednesday Matinee

To Friday, 31 December, 2021

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.
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The Prince of Egypt

Dominion Theatre

Thursday Matinee

To Tuesday, 16 March, 2021

Experience the epic emotion and soaring music of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the extraordinary new musical from three-time Academy Award-winner Stephen Schwartz (composer of the global phenomenon Wicked).
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Strictly Come Dancing (O2 Arena)

The O2 Arena

No Matinee

To Sunday, 13 February, 2022

2022 will see the return of the magnificent Strictly Come Dancing Live Arena Tour. Kicking off in Birmingham on 20 January 2022, a host of the celebs and professional dancers from the BBC One TV series will waltz around the country performing 33 shows in some of the UK’s biggest arenas in Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Glasgow, Nottingham and London.
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The Play That Goes Wrong

Duchess Theatre

No Matinee

To Sunday, 2 May, 2021

The first production brought to the West End by Mischief Theatre Company, The Play That Goes Wrong has been entertaining audiences with its slapstick comedy and lighthearted fun since 2014.
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MAMMA MIA!

Novello Theatre

Thursday Matinee

To Saturday, 2 October, 2021

Join the ultimate feel-good party at MAMMA MIA!, the world’s sunniest and most exhilarating smash-hit musical!
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Theatre Royal Haymarket

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Matinee

To Sunday, 5 September, 2021

Based on Britain’s best-loved picture book by Judith Kerr, the Olivier Award nominated smash hit show The Tiger Who Came to Tea returns to the West End.
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Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain - Part 5

Apollo Theatre

No Matinee

To Saturday, 28 August, 2021

Britain’s favourite history show is back in the West End with a brand-new production! We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So BARMY BRITAIN is back with a brand-new show full of crazy new characters and rude new rulers from Britain’s barmy past!
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Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

Garrick Theatre

No Matinee

To Monday, 19 April, 2021

Olivier Award 2016 winners The Showstoppers are back at the Garrick Theatre transforming audience suggestions into all-singing, all-dancing shows with unpredictable and hilarious results.