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

Hadestown | Cast album available now

The highly anticipated album featuring the Original West End Company, HADESTOWN – LIVE FROM LONDON, is available now. Order the CD or standard vinyl with your ticket today.

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Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

Don’t miss the return of Cirque du Soleil’s most jubilant show Corteo, coming to the Royal Albert Hall in January 2025 in a new, unique staging.

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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.


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.

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Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, directed and choreographed by Matthew Bourne, will open in London at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 14 December 2024, following a sold-out season at Chichester Festival Theatre.

With a sensational score, including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I’d Do Anything and more.

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Plays

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


Welcome to the Kyoto Conference Centre, 11 December 1997. The nations of the world are in deadlock and 11 hours have passed since the UN’s landmark climate conference should have ended. Time is running out and agreement feels a world away. The greatest obstacle: American oil lobbyist and master strategist, Don Pearlman…

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Tamsin Greig stars in Terence Rattigan’s 1950’s study of obsession and the destructive power of love.

Hester Collyer, the daughter of a clergyman and wife of a judge is floundering in the closing stages of a hopeless affair. Freddie Page, her lover, a handsome but shallow ex-Battle of Britain pilot, is out of his depth in their relationship, overwhelmed by the strength of an emotion he is incapable of reciprocating…

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Legendary stage and screen actor Brian Cox (HBO’s multi-award winning Succession) stars as Johann Sebastian Bach in Oliver Cotton’s new play.

Spring 1747, Potsdam, Prussia. Johann Sebastian Bach reluctantly visits the court of Frederick II, Europe’s most ambitious and dangerous leader. The two men could hardly be more different and the explosive events of the following days could not have been predicted.

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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 now booking to October 2025 at London’s ABBA Arena.

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 winter, including the long-awaited opening of The Devil Wears Prada, starring Vanessa Williams, Dolly Parton’s Here You Come Again musical at Riverside Studios, musical favourite Oliver! at the Gielgud Theatre, and festive family favourites.

Huge new musicals have been announced for 2025, including Clueless The Musical, 101 Dalmatians at the Eventim Apollo, Disney’s Hercules at the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane and Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical returns to the West End after a popular stint at The Old Vic. Tony Award-winning musical The Great Gatsby also makes its way across the pond in 2025.

Star-studded plays are also a must-see in London, including Doctor Who’s Jodie Whittaker returning to the West End stage at Trafalgar Theatre in The Duchess, Steve Coogan in Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove and Tamsin Greig in The Deep Blue Sea at the Theatre Royal Haymaket. Don’t miss Emily in Paris’ Lily Collins and Álvaro Morte star in Barcelona at the Duke of York’s Theatre.

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WHAT’S THE BEST WEST END THEATRE SEAT FOR ME?

You’ve picked your theatre show, you’re excited, but now, where to sit? Stalls? Gallery? Multiple different circles? Choosing the best West End theatre seat can be a confusing endeavour for both experienced theatregoers and newbies alike. So we’ve put together a handy guide to help make choosing the best theatre seats easy.

1. Stalls

Originally known as the ‘the pit’, this was the cheap, standing-only area in the theatre, catering to the masses. Over the years stalls have transformed into some of the most desirable seats in many venues. Usually situated at street level and typically right in front of the stage, the stalls are at the heart of the action and provide excellent views. Performers feel close enough to touch as you witness every blink and facial expression. It’s worth noting, however, that in theatres with an overhang, seats towards the back of stalls can have restricted views. We’ll delve more into this later.

2. Premium seats

Want to make your theatre experience as special as possible? These are the seats for you. Premium theatre seating is typically situated in the centre of the stalls and just a few rows from the stage, or in the front few rows of the royal circle. Premium seats offer unparalleled views from the comfiest perches in the theatre. They allow you to capture every nuance of a performance. Ideally placed, these are also typically positioned to make the best of a venues acoustics. Your ears are in for as much of a treat as your eyes. Perfect for special occasions or a highly anticipated showing, you can turn any event into the most memorable occasion with premium seating.  

3. Dress circle or royal circle

Let’s head on up a level to the dress, or royal circle as it’s known in some theatres. This view from an elevated position allows you to witness all the action without missing a beat. Fantastic for musicals or productions where the full length of the stage is utilised. This section can also feature an overhang, often allowing those in the front few rows to be as close to the performers as those in stalls.

Want more? Read the full article detailing Upper Circle, Gallery and Restricted View seats here.

INTERNATIONAL THEATRE

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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?

Trying to plan the perfect trip to the capital? Browse our London Guide for more events in the city, including concerts, festivals, stand-up comedy and attractions.

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