Plays and musicals open today
& Juliet is a creative and rare idea about what if Juliet did not commit suicide after Romeo was poisoned, and decided to rewrite her own destiny.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's highly anticipated new musical, Cinderella, starring Carrie Hope Fletcher, is the exciting musical comedy set to completely reinvent the world's best-loved fairytale.
The blockbuster film and pop culture phenomenon arrives in London's West End as a groundbreaking new musical adventure.
Bonjour! Disney proudly invites you to ‘Be Our Guest’ as the most enchanted musical of all time, Beauty and the Beast, returns to London for a strictly limited season.
Two small-town kids from the middle of nowhere became the biggest folk heroes in all America. They craved adventure—and each other. Their names were Bonnie and Clyde.
Come From Away tells the story of what happened when the residents of a small community struggle to accommodate nearly 7,000 passengers as they and the world are reeling in the days following 9/11.
A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have.
Doctor Who: Time Fracture is a ground-breaking Immersive Theatrical Adventure that plunges you into the incredible Universe of Doctor Who.
There are a few things that we know about Evelyn: we know what she did, we know that we hate her, and we know that she’s still out there. Somewhere. She’s just not Evelyn anymore. She could be any...
I'll tell you one more thing. I got more songs in my head than I ever told you. I got enough to sing for days...
Prepare to fall in love with Disney’s Frozen all over again, as the brand-new theatrical experience is now open at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
The compelling true story of world-renowned reggae artist Bob Marley is set to spring to life on the West End stage.
This retelling of the infamous myth is a struggle of love, grief and power.
The beloved film and classic show are full to the top of sing-a-long songs that will have you humming and toe-tapping for days to come- the perfect show to inspire some Summer Lovin’ this holiday.
Hugely popular musical, Hamilton, tells the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton with music, lyrics and a book by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Following two smash hit London seasons, Heathers the Musical is back - for just 12 weeks.
See the story of Henry VIII from a female perspective as Shakespeare’s exploration of love, lineage and power.
Oh, what a night! It has been announced that Jersey Boys is returning to the West End stage with a limited run at the newly reopened Trafalgar Theatre.
Sonia Friedman presents the highly anticipated return of Jersualem by Jez Butterworth.
Mark Rylance leads the cast in the West End revival of the Royal Court Theatre’s sell-out production of Jez ...
‘It don’t always turn out like you think it is. You don’t always have the kind of life that you dream about. You know what I mean?’ Jim Becker and his unlicensed drivers take the people of Pi...
The Open Air Theatre's revival of the smash hit, Olivier Award-winning musical Legally Blonde.
Les Misérables -- reimagined for the Sondheim Theatre -- is the classic revolutionary musical.
Based on one of the most extraordinary and best-loved works of fiction, this is a universally acclaimed, smash-hit adaptation of an epic journey of endurance and hope.
David Harbour and Bill Pullman star in this dark and funny new play.
This first-class experience features some of the world’s sexiest, most talented guys performing heart-racing dance routines in front of, above and all around you.
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
Mary Poppins is Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's multi award-winning West End musical playing now in London's Prince Edward Theatre.
Matilda the Musical is inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, with original songs from comedian Tim Minchin and book by Dennis Kelly.
Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory!
The critically acclaimed Lincoln Center Theater production of My Fair Lady is coming to the London Coliseum for a limited 16 week run.
In association with Eva Price, Sonia Friedman Productions, Michael Harrison
Only Fools And Horses is a musical comedy that takes you on a trip down memory lane.
The hit Broadway musical adaption of the beloved romance Pretty Woman is back in the West End
From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII finally take the mic to tell their tales.
Theo and Alba are very different people. Or maybe not so different. They meet at a Summer Solstice festival in the year 2000, and immediately hit it off. Despite being betrothed or married to anoth...
An eye-raising comedy musical tells the story of two Mormon missionaries seeking to convert a disinterest village more worried about real problems than godly salvation.
In The Drifters Girl Beverley Knight brings the true story of the first-ever African American female music manager out of the shadows.
Where’s the glory Mum? Where’s that perfect world for us, your kids?
New production of The Glass Menagerie to star Amy Adams at the West End's Duke of York's Theatre
The champagne flows and as the drama unfolds the man himself will be the perfect host. As invites go, this is the hottest in town.
“Every heart is made stronger by scars.”
The Lion is a one-man folk musical telling a true story of survival. With a guitar in hand, Ben confronts his turbulent life’s journey from a rift in h...
Ingenious puppetry, stunning effects and the enchanting music by Elton John, Tim Rice and Lebo M will transport you to the heart of the African Pridelands.
The world's longest-running play of any kind, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap at the St Martin's Theatre
The long-running classic musical story continues its record-breaking run at Her Majesty's Theatre.
When a production of the fictitious whodunnit mystery play, The Murder at Haversham Manor, is put on by the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, disaster awaits them at every turn. Behold as everything that could possibly go wrong does.
An all-new comedy play that is both dark and sexy is set to have its world premiere at London’s Park Theatre.
Can you survive the tale of The Woman in Black? Now starring Stuart Fox and Matthew Spencer
13 Actors, 7 Plays, 56 Lives.
Moving through time from Victorian England to the Dystopian future, TIME takes an uncompromising look at human suffering and how inspiring people can be in the face ...
A jukebox musical based on the, often tumultuous, life and legendary music of International recording artist Tina Turner.
Known as one of literatures towering symbols of honesty and compassion lawyer Atticus Finch seeks the truth in a town that seems determined to hide it.
This musical comedy satire will have you laughing until you cry. Tony! is coming to London’s Park Theatre for an extremely limited 5-week term.
Performed by 10 of RAaW London’s 12 – 15 year old actors, TRANSITIONS begins with two short plays. We see teens fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic world before we flashback to life before...
‘Meet and Greet’ Upgrade allows the ticket holder the opportunity to meet Gabriela at the show as well as priority seating. Social distancing must be maintained during the ‘Meet and Greet’ ...
‘Meet and Greet’ Upgrade allows the ticket holder the opportunity to meet Kieran at the show as well as priority seating. Social distancing must be maintained during the ‘Meet and Greet’ an...
Suitable for all ages. Children under 3 will not be admitted
Suitable for all ages. Children under 3 will not be admitted
Alistair Lindsay for The Unusual Theatre Company is proud to present th...
Wicked the Musical, is the smash-hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz.
Agatha Christie's bone-chilling drama presented in a courtroom setting.
Closed today, but open this week
The European premiere of this taut psychological thriller.
‘In this world of ours, Mademoiselle, one can never be sure of anything.’
A mild-mannered professor takes on a new pupil, and swiftly descends into tyranny, becoming bent on her destruction; a c...
Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) makes her West End debut as Nina in Anya Reiss’ unique 21st century modernisation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull, with direction by Jamie Lloyd.
A young woman is...
In a co-production with Chichester Festival TheatreRaffish, urbane and frequently drunk, David Highland has kept a grip on his remote coastal parish through a combination of disordered charm and high-...
The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!
Join the tea-guzzling...
Step aside HG Wells, take a break Jeff Wayne, go back to your trailer Tom Cruise, Lamphouse is tackling War of the Worlds and they’re doing it…..on a budget!
War of Worlds (on a budget) featu...
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In a co-production with Chichester Festival TheatreRaffish, urbane and frequently drunk, David Highland has kept a grip on his remote coastal parish through a combination of disordered charm and high-...
by Richard Bean and Oliver Chris
based on Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The Rivals
From 2 July
If you dare, step inside Athens High and the woods bordering the school grounds. But be aware you might not leave feeling quite yourself.
The students of Athens High are preparing for the end of yea...
6 July at 7:30pm & 7 July at 2pm & 7:30pm
What makes a House a Home? What does Home mean to you? All this, and maybe some House music too.
A night of short theatre pieces seeking to amplify the voices of people who grew up outside of London...
Conspiracy to kill, public broadcast of cunning rhetoric, a divisive fight for Greatness. Ancient Rome has never felt closer to home.
This new musical adaptation is based on the classic story we all know and love and set in the heart of Regent’s Park.
Having premiered in New York in 2012, Bad Jews transferred to the UK where it toured nationally before celebrating two sold-out engagements in London’s West End.
Jean Paul Gaultier's spectacle comes to London for a limited run this summer.
Running Time: 60 mins
Age Guidance: 6+
We have a note of 6+ as kids under that age might not understand everything – in the wordplay and topics being covered – and thus get bored. Followed by ...
A major new production of CS Lewis’ classic tale comes to the West End this summer.
Whoopi Goldberg and Jennifer Saunders star in Sister Act
This incredible cult cabaret from down under is coming to London’s Southbank Centre for an explosively, but extremely limited run.
Julia Donaldson’s beloved children’s book comes to life on the stage of the Lyric Theatre.
A musical about Yeast, by the minds that brought you Urinetown.
It is the year 3,000,458,000 BC. Living deep within the murk is the world’s very first life-form. Behold, The Yeasts!
With food gr...
They’ve always been best friends. Well, friends anyway. Do grown-ups really have best friends? Then one goes on the anti-war protest, and one doesn’t. One feels let down, one feels justified. One ...
Featuring a setlist of hit songs, see ABBA’s avatars accompanied by a 10-piece live band, at the custom-built ABBA Arena in London.
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific is to have a strictly limited Summer season in London at Sadler’s Wells Theatre following its sold-out run at Chichester Festival Theatre.
“Perhaps it’s not so bad if this is it..?”
LJ’s tired. She loves her bar, which is lucky because she practically lives there these days, but what if this is it? What if the wine bar is all t...
a new play by Francesca Martinez
From 27 July
Horrible Histories returns to the West End’s Garrick Theatre with Terrible Tudors this summer.
In ancient Greece, a boy trapped in a tower is desperate to fly. In world war two Kenya, a prisoner of war stares at a mountain and wants nothing more to climb it. And in modern day Surrey, a young...
Orphaned teenager Jim Hawkins, left in the careless care of Aunt Agnes, is serving ale in the Admiral Benbow when the infamous pirate Billy Bones crashes into the bar and changes his life forever.
P...
Described as 'the British Hamilton', Treason is an exciting new musical about the 1605 gunpowder plot that tells a crucial part of England's history.
The powerful new play I, Joan is set to premiere at London’s Globe Theatre late this summer for a limited run.
A cry for courage erupts in the Globe Theatre this Summer with the premiere of Joan, a powerful new play uncovering the unlikely hero behind the legend.
Enter DEVILS.
John Faustus in search of complete fulfilment sells his soul to the Devil in return for 24 years of unlimited knowledge, power and fame, as the clock strikes 12 on his final day, Mephi...
A group of actors – the Bit-Players of the title – decide it’s time they got the recognition they’ve always deserved, and the roles they were born to play. But in taking radical action to real...
A stunning new retelling of Sophocles’ epic tale comes to the heart of Regent Park.
by Arthur Miller
From 14 September to 5 November
Running Time: tbc
Igor Kwiatkowski, niezrównany w swej wyobraźni i umiejętnościach parodystycznych, od lat zaskakuje coraz to nowymi kreacjami scenicznymi. Najpierw w kabarecie Paranienormalni, od kilku lat jako s...
by Pearl Cleage
20 September to 5 November
Running Time: TBC
John Gabriel Borkman, once an illustrious entrepreneur, has been brought low by a prison sentence for fraud. As he paces alone in an upstairs room, bankrupt and disgraced, he is obsessed by dreams of ...
Translated and freely adapted from Arthur Schnitzler’s Professor Bernhardi, Rober Icke’s The Doctor brings this morally, politically and personally fraught drama into the 21st century.
A Wales Millennium Centre production
By Hamed & Hessam Amiri
adapted for the stage by Phil Porter
1 October to 12 November
Running Time: 2 hours 10 mins incl. interval
If you’ve got it, haunt it.
Four audacious artistes perform Oscar Wilde’s spine-chilling ghost story for your delight and delectation.
Interspersed with their own sensational acts, a comedian,...
World-renowned dance company Rambert brings the iconic television series to life through dance.
Christopher Isherwood's novel comes to the stage for an extremely limited one month run.
:::::Prepare to be festively dazzledWhatsOnStage 2021Old Vic Artistic Director Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyo...
Based on the hit Will Ferrell holiday classic, the hit Broadway and West End show is coming to London’s Dominion Theatre for a limited 8-week season, just in time for Christmas.
a new musical based on Sleeping Beauty
book by Tanya Ronder, music by Jim Fortune and lyrics by Rufus Norris
original concept by Katrina Lindsay and Rufus Norris
26 November-14 January
Running Time: approx. 2 hours 30 mins incl. interval
This Christmas join comedy superstars Dawn French and Julian Clary as they lead the cast of a brand-new production of Jack and the Beanstalk at London’s iconic home of pantomime.
Calixto Bieito’s production, in collaboration with Den Norske Opera and Ballet, explores the complexity of the relationships between the sexes in the 1970s at the tail-end of Franco’s regime.
Join us for Guys & Dolls as The Bridge transforms for one of the greatest musicals of all time. It has more hit songs, more laughs and more romance than any show ever written.The seating is wrapped ...
Phelim McDermott's Olivier Award-winning production of Philip Glass's Akhnaten returns to the ENO.
The UK premiere of this award-winning contemporary opera.
