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London theatre tickets for 9th September 2023

Plays and musicals open on the 9th September 2023

This supernatural thriller saw sell-out performances in its initial run and now audiences will have a limited opportunity to get tickets for the scariest ticket in town.
Booking:
 To 17th Sep 2023
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 Apollo Theatre, Soho
2:22 A Ghost Story
Meet Usher, a black queer writer, writing a musical about a black queer writer!
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Barbican Theatre, Barbican
A Strange Loop
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.
Booking:
 To 5th Jan 2025
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 ABBA Arena, Stratford
Abba Voyage
When a young anarchist dies in police custody, the Maniac rains hell on the police force!
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Lyric Hammersmith, Hammersmith
Accidental Death of an Anarchist
Ain't Too Proud the musical recounts the epic legacy of R&B icon group The Temptations.
Booking:
 To 7th Jan 2024
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Location:
 Prince Edward Theatre, Soho
Ain't Too Proud
Swimming in synchronicity, gasping for the air of freedom Two women incarcerated for breaking society’s harsh rules. Discarded and forgotten for half a century. Together treading water, cre...
Booking:
 To 13th Nov 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
Airswimming
For one night only, a cast of actors and actresses is being brought together to perform a host of funny and moving monologues at The Union Theatre to raise funds for the RNLI’s Tower Lifeboat Sta...
Booking:
 To 13th Nov 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
An Evening of Monologues
I built you because this is what I do. It’s my job. These are my tools, I used them, and honestly it’s not that hard – you’re basically a chatbot.
Booking:
 To 14th Oct 2023
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Location:
 Hampstead Theatre, Hampstead
Anthropology
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Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
Anything That We Wanted To Be Written & Performed by Adam Lenson
Michael Ball stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber's tangled love story Aspects of Love.
Booking:
 To 11th Nov 2023
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Location:
 Lyric Theatre, Soho
Aspects of Love
Scott Folan is a 23 year old Actor and Singer-songwriter. Coming off the recent announcement that he will feature in the next ‘Hunger Games’ movie, he’s excited to share the other piece of ar...
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
‘Other Days’ – Scott Folan Album Launch
The blockbuster film and pop culture phenomenon arrives in London's West End as a groundbreaking new musical adventure.
Booking:
 To 22nd Dec 2024
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Location:
 Adelphi Theatre, Strand
Back to the Future - The Musical
Based on the Handmade film 'A Private Function' and the original story by Alan Bennett and Malcom Mowbray. Adapted from the screenplay by Alan Bennett Originally produced by Cameron Mackintosh ...
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
Betty Blue Eyes
Expect catchy music, lots of dancing and a whole lot of fun from world sensation Blippi.
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Rose Theatre Kingston, Kingston Upon Thames
Blippi - The Wonderful World Tour
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Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
CASTS UNITE
AIM Theatre (AIM) are thrilled to be presenting Charlie’s Girls, a new cabaret show celebrating the songs of composer Charles Miller. Charles is a highly regarded composer with a string of cr...
Booking:
 To 13th Nov 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
Charlie’s Girls, the songs of Charles Miller
George and Ira Gershwin's musical comedy, Crazy For You, celebrated its 30th-anniversary revival at Chichester Festival Theatre, and is now returning for a West End transfer!
Booking:
 To 20th Jan 2024
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Location:
 Gillian Lynne Theatre, Aldwych
Crazy For You
Sonia Friedman Productions and the National Theatre present the Bristol Old Vic Production Dr Semmelweis by Stephen Brown with Mark Rylance
Booking:
 To 7th Oct 2023
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Location:
 Harold Pinter Theatre, St James
Dr Semmelweis
It ain’t easy being Jack. He got sorted into Hufflepuff using the official online quiz, hates studying French, and is in love with his best friend Ollie. Dodging bullies, keeping secrets and trying ...
Booking:
 To 23rd Sep 2023
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Location:
 Southwark Playhouse, Southwark
Dumbledore Is So Gay
Please note that the plays will vary for each performance so please check before buying. Please note that the plays will vary for each performance so please check before buying. Fragmented Mirr...
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
Fragmented Mirror by Troupe 22 Theatre Company
On Its head Productions Artistic and Creative Director Nathan Luke Coulson Artistic and Creative Director Alice catherine Field ...
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
Front of House Front and Centre
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.
Booking:
 To 8th Sep 2024
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Location:
 Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Aldwych
Frozen The Musical
One playground altercation is about to send a civil conversation into chaos!
Booking:
 To 30th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Lyric Hammersmith, Hammersmith
God of Carnage
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.
Booking:
 To 20th Apr 2024
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Location:
 Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road
Grease
No Performances on 13th or 14th June Runs 25 May - 8 July 2023 Tuesday - Saturday 7.30pm and Sunday 2.00pm No Performances on 13th or 14th June Runs 25 May - 8 July 2023 Tuesday...
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
Grindr: The Opera
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 ...
Booking:
 To 29th Jun 2024
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Location:
 Bridge Theatre, Southwark
Guys & Dolls
Hugely popular musical, Hamilton, tells the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton with music, lyrics and a book by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Booking:
 To 29th Mar 2025
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Location:
 Victoria Palace Theatre, Victoria
Hamilton
Hear how a Victorian sailors' pub went from music hall to Methodist Mission and was forgotten... before becoming the venue it is today. ...
Booking:
 To 9th Dec 2023
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Location:
 Wilton's Music Hall, Whitechapel
History Tours
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Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Wilton's Music Hall, Whitechapel
I Wish My Life Were 
Like A Musical
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.
Booking:
 To 28th Jan 2024
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Location:
 Trafalgar Theatre, Whitehall
Jersey Boys
Discover the meaning of family in the bustling streets of St Tropez in La Cage aux Folles!
Booking:
 To 23rd Sep 2023
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Location:
 Open Air Theatre, Camden
La Cage aux Folles
Les Misérables -- reimagined for the Sondheim Theatre -- is the classic revolutionary musical.
Booking:
 To 29th Mar 2025
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Location:
 Sondheim Theatre, Soho
Les Misérables
One couple's ruthless quest for power turns nature upside down in Shakespeare’s epic tragedy of Macbeth at the Globe Theatre this summer.
Booking:
 To 28th Oct 2023
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Location:
 Shakespeare's Globe, Southwark
Macbeth
Set on a Greek island paradise, a story of love, friendship and identity is cleverly told through the timeless songs of ABBA.
Booking:
 To 29th Mar 2025
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Location:
 Novello Theatre, Aldwych
Mamma Mia
Matilda the Musical is inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, with original songs from comedian Tim Minchin and book by Dennis Kelly.
Booking:
 To 25th May 2025
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Location:
 Cambridge Theatre, Soho
Matilda The Musical
Enter a world of splendour and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory!
Booking:
 To 5th Oct 2024
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Location:
 Piccadilly Theatre, Soho
Moulin Rouge The Musical
She's coming to the West End, dearie. Mrs. Doubtfire transfers for a limited run in 2023
Booking:
 To 16th Feb 2025
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Location:
 Shaftesbury Theatre, Soho
Mrs. Doubtfire
Josh loves Eurovision.  He knows every insane figure and fact.  Ukraine entering a guy in a hamster wheel.  Norway winning with an Olympic skater.  The Russian grannies.  The Brotherhood of Ma...
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
Nul Points !
Enjoy an evening in the bar with good food and a great atmosphere. Host & Singer Lee Greenaway Singer & Pianist Matt Faull ...
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
Piano & Pizza
USA, 1985: Rookie Police Cop Jimmy Johnson joined the force to protect and serve… But now Jimmy’s in deep, partnered up with a renegade Police Cop and leaned on by a racist Chief. With guns loaded...
Booking:
 To 30th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Southwark Playhouse, Southwark
Police Cops: The Musical
USA, 1985: Rookie Police Cop Jimmy Johnson joined the force to protect and serve… But now Jimmy’s in deep, partnered up with a renegade Police Cop and leaned on by a racist Chief. With guns loaded...
Booking:
 To 30th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Southwark Playhouse, Southwark
Police Cops:</br>The Musical
Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge star in a sparkling new production of Noel Coward’s immortal comedy of bad manners.
Booking:
 To 25th Nov 2023
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Location:
 The Ambassadors Theatre, Soho
Private Lives
Experience the epic new world from Punchdrunk, ‘the world-conquering theatre rebels’, as the greatest of Greek tragedies is transported to a sprawling dystopian labyrinth.
Booking:
 To 24th Sep 2023
Location:
 One Cartridge Place, Woolwich
Punchdrunk: The Burnt City
Adult - Aakash, Abraham, Daniel, Dorentina, Holly, Lizzie, Rinor, Thomas Foundation - Abraham, Daniel, Dorentina,Holly, Lizzie, Nisa, Rinor, Saskia, Thomas Junior - De-Shai, Hallie, Imani, ...
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
RAaW London’s 2023 Showcases
Daphne du Maurier's eerie classic Rebecca comes to life on the Charing Cross stage!
Booking:
 To 18th Nov 2023
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Location:
 Charing Cross Theatre, Trafalgar Square
Rebecca
This controversial play is said to be inspired by the real-life murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks in 1924 by University of Chicago students Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. Immortalized on film by...
Booking:
 To 13th Nov 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
Rope by Patrick Hamilton
On It's Head Productions in Association with The Union Theatre ‘SAFE SPACE – Find your voice’. SAFE SPACE are affordable workshops lead by industry professionals tailored to help you gain...
Booking:
 To 13th Nov 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
Safe Space
From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII finally take the mic to tell their tales.
Booking:
 To 4th May 2025
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Location:
 Vaudeville Theatre, Strand
Six
Think Out Loud bring their first live show to The Union. ‘Speak Up’ is a night of new writing from exciting new voices. This show will be raising funds in support of Mind and the work they ...
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
Speak Up
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.
Booking:
 To 10th Aug 2024
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Location:
 Prince of Wales Theatre, Soho
The Book of Mormon
Welcome to THE CHOIR OF MAN- the best night in your local you’ve ever had. It’s a party, it’s a concert, it’s a lock in like no other.
Booking:
 To 29th Sep 2024
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Location:
 Arts Theatre, Soho
The Choir of Man
Forget the Tower of London, The Crown Jewels in the Garrick Theatre is the one to see!
Booking:
 To 16th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Garrick Theatre, Soho
The Crown Jewels
One rainy day in a Japanese garden, two people cross paths and find comfort in each other.
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Park Theatre, Finsbury Park
The Garden of Words
Tindall Joe Aylward Bill Mark Foy Ted Ari Oskarsson Game William Pyke Joe Sam Rhodes Producer Mark Foy Sound Design Jordan Pezzimenti Director Steve Salt ...
Booking:
 To 13th Nov 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
The Hunt
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.
Booking:
 To 19th Oct 2024
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Location:
 Lyceum Theatre, Covent Garden
The Lion King
The world's longest-running play of any kind, Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap at the St Martin's Theatre
Booking:
 To 1st Mar 2025
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Location:
 St Martin's Theatre, Soho
The Mousetrap
Acapella choir THE NOTEABLES return to The Union Theatre after last years sell out shows. They are an award winning, pop chamber choir directed by Vikki Stone. You might recognise them as the BBC ...
Booking:
 To 13th Nov 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
The Noteables
The long-running classic musical story continues its record-breaking run at Her Majesty's Theatre.
Booking:
 To 29th Mar 2025
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Location:
 Her Majesty's Theatre, St James
The Phantom Of The Opera
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.
Booking:
 To 4th May 2025
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Location:
 Duchess Theatre, Aldwych
The Play That Goes Wrong
The Third Man by Graham Greene, which has previously been made into a film and published as a novella has now been reimagined into a musical at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Menier Chocolate Factory, Southwark
The Third Man
A queer celebration of two dancing queens that are here to do it The Way Old Friends Do!
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Park Theatre, Finsbury Park
The Way Old Friends Do
“Believe me, my young friend, there is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” During this special evening, a cast of actors and actress...
Booking:
 To 13th Nov 2023
Genre:
Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
The Wind in the Willows
A jukebox musical based on the, often tumultuous, life and legendary music of International recording artist Tina Turner.
Booking:
 To 31st May 2025
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Location:
 Aldwych Theatre, Aldwych
TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
MC Dustin Moore ...
Booking:
 To 9th Sep 2023
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Location:
 Union Theatre, Southwark
Union Comedy
Wicked the Musical, is the smash-hit musical that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz.
Booking:
 To 1st Jun 2025
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Location:
 Apollo Victoria Theatre, Pimlico South
Wicked
Agatha Christie's bone-chilling drama presented in a courtroom setting.
Booking:
 To 30th Mar 2025
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Location:
 London County Hall, Southwark
Witness for the Prosecution