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Our recommended shows to see in London’s West End right now. Find the best seats at great prices.

Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular

Come Alive this autumn at London’s Earls Court, in a spectacular production where circus meets musical theatre. Immerse yourself in the Big Top action with a selection of ringside seats. Experience the magic of The Greatest Show, inspired by your favourite film.

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child – now booking to June 2025

West End favourite Harry Potter and the Cursed Child extends its spellbinding London run at the Palace Theatre, with dates available to June 2025. New cast has also been announced. Prepare to journey into the magical wizarding world!

Prices from £15 per part

musicals

Find tickets to must-see musicals in London’s West End. Browse to book an unforgettable theatre trip, with great prices and availability that also suit last-minute plans.


The classic story of Jean Valjean – a condemned man – to his new life after a bishop shows him great kindness. Despite turning a new leaf, he is hunted by Javert for breaking his parole. His life on the run takes him to the heart of June Rebellion, where Paris’ students prepare for revolution.

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Kiss Me, Kate whisks you into a world of backstage chaos and romantic entanglements.

This new production of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate, stars the multi-award-winning Adrian Dunbar (Ridley, Line of Duty) and Broadway musical Superstar and Tony Award Winner Stephanie J. Block (Into The Woods, The Cher Show, 9 to 5).

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Get in, loser, Broadway smash-hit Mean Girls is coming to London. Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs, from an award-winning creative team including writer Tina Fey, composer Jeff Richmond, lyricist Nell Benjamin and director and choreographer Casey Nicholaw.

Prices from £33

The arrival of a new Baker and his younger wife turns a provincial French village upside down in this cult classic musical from the legendary Stephen Schwartz (composer of Godspell, Wicked, Pippin) and Joseph Stein (writer of Fiddler On The Roof).

WhatsOnStage award winner Lucie Jones (Wicked, Waitress) and Olivier award winner Clive Rowe (Sister Act) star as Genevieve the Baker’s Wife and Aimable the Baker.

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Australian superstar Jason Donovan will star in Richard O’Brien’s legendary rock ‘n’ roll musical.

The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids–Brad and his fiancée Janet. When their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion, they meet the charismatic Dr Frank’n’Furter. It’s an adventure they’ll never forget, filled with fun, frolics, frocks, and frivolity.

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Plays

Experience the best West End drama on stage with the year’s blockbuster plays in London.


At the MacGregor Plantation the Old South is alive and well: the heat in the air, the cotton fields and the power of the whip. Yet nothing is quite as it appears… or maybe it is.

The iconic, controversial, ground-breaking play comes to London in Jeremy O.Harris’s extraordinary play about race, identity and sexuality in twenty-first century America. Robert O’Hara directs at the intimate Noel Coward Theatre.

Prices from £20.75

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LATEST NEWS

Cirque du Soleil return to the Royal Albert Hall in January 2025 with one of their most joyous and jubilant shows Corteo.

ABBA Voyage is booking to May 2025 at London’s ABBA Arena.

West End favourite Harry Potter and the Cursed Child extends peformances to June 2025 at the Palace Theatre.

Experience the music of Pasek and Paul in Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular, which is coming to a Big Top at the Empress Museum in London’s Earls Court and is based on the 2017 film. We review the best musicals that adapted from screen to stage.

Prepare for giant West End shows this autumn, including the long-awaited opening of The Devil Wears Prada, starring Vanessa Williams and the new musical from SIX creators Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss Why Am I So Single?. Mark Rylance returns to the stage with J. Smith-Cameron in Irish masterpiece Juno and the Paycock, and The Lehman Trilogy returns once again to the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

A host of star-studded productions are taking place in London, including Doctor Who’s Jodie Whittaker returning to the West End stage in The Duchess, which comes to Trafalgar Theatre this October. You can also see Steve Coogan in Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove, Jason Donovan in the Trafalgar Theare’s The Rocky Horror Show and more.

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INTERNATIONAL THEATRE

Looking to plan a theatre trip overseas? Discover more theatre on our Broadway Guide and Ireland Theatre Guide.

BROADWAY GUIDE

Plan the ultimate theatre trip with our Broadway Guide. From the newest blockbuster musicals to iconic long-running hits, we have you covered the hottest tickets in New York.

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YOUR GUIDE TO THEATRE & ARTS IN IRELAND

Take a trip overseas and discover great musicals, plays, dance, operas and family shows in Ireland with our Theatre & Arts Guide.

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Theatre Guide

Ticketmaster’s West End Guide is dedicated to the best London theatre shows and entertainment for 2024, 2025 and beyond. Whether you’re looking for West End theatre tickets for today, tomorrow or months in advance, we’ve got you covered with listings to over 60 shows currently on sale in the London’s West End.

Book your tickets for London theatre direct from Ticketmaster for ground-breaking musicals including HamiltonMAMMA MIA! and Wicked, to Olivier Award-winning play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts One & Two and brand new theatre including Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

Our London theatre guide is designed to help you find tickets to your next favourite show, from long-runners to new musicals and plays, all hand-picked by our West End experts. From legendary shows including The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, The Mousetrap and more, to new star-studded plays such as Dr. Strangelove starring Steve Coogan, and The Duchess, starring Jodie Whittaker. We even have unbeatable British musicals that transfer straight to the West End, including fan favourite SIX The Musical.

Want to buy London West End theatre tickets for tonight? No problem. Our guide lists all shows currently on sale in the West End so you can explore musicals and plays by date of performance and secure your tickets for that last-minute treat.

Looking for the perfect gift? West End theatre tickets make the perfect gift for someone you love and with our discounted offers and exclusive prices you can even save yourself a few pennies while making someone’s night. We even have exclusive access to a range of Premium seats, guaranteeing the best views of the stage and an unbeatable theatre experience.

With West End theatre shows on every day of the week, you’re bound to find something you’ll love. What are you waiting for? Discover your new favourite West End show in our top guide.

What else is on in London?

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