{"id":84840,"date":"2022-03-08T11:41:28","date_gmt":"2022-03-08T11:41:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/?p=84840"},"modified":"2025-09-25T10:09:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T06:09:00","slug":"best-west-end-shows-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/best-west-end-shows-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Best West End Shows in May | London Theatre Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Here’s a quick taster of which West End shows have raised the curtain this May. Choose your pick and grab tickets before they sell out! <\/p>\n

Best West End Shows In May<\/h2>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions About Best West End Shows in May<\/h2>\n

More West End Guides<\/h2>\n

Check out the best West End shows<\/a> and use our handy guides to plan your visit to London theatre! <\/p>\n

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Best West End Shows – Month On Month Guide <\/h2>\n

Best West End Shows in January<\/a><\/p>\n

Best West End Shows in February<\/a><\/p>\n

Best West End Shows in March<\/a><\/p>\n

Best West End Shows in April<\/a><\/p>\n

Best West End Shows in May<\/a><\/p>\n

Best West End Shows in June<\/a><\/p>\n

Best West End Shows in July<\/a><\/p>\n

Best West End Shows in August<\/a><\/p>\n

Best West End Shows in September<\/a><\/p>\n

Best West End Shows in October<\/a><\/p>\n

Best West End Shows in November<\/a><\/p>\n

Best West End Shows in December<\/a><\/p>\n

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