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From poignant new storytellers to literary maestros across history, enjoy the tales of the longest-running West End shows at London theatres. Avail of last-minute bookings, tempting discounts, and preferred seating.

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Mohamed Reda Shalaby
AE

Mohamed

United Arab Emirates
Oct 2025
5/5

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child show at the Palace Theater at London was Amazing, great Show Story, Actors and Effects. Just make sure to get good middle seats, best seats are in the Dress Circle as middle as possible.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Rossella Fogliani
IT

Rossella

Italy
Oct 2025
5/5

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Perfect music, Amazing stage production. We were in the grand circle and we see the chandeliar go up and down, the voice from the stage... A Dream!

Phantom of the Opera

Alexa McKendree
US

Alexa

United States
Oct 2025
5/5

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Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty's Theatre was an absolutely phenomenal performance. From beginning to end I was enthralled with the production, the cast, the music, and the ambiance put forth. This was a bucket list experience I am so thankful to have been able to see and I look forward to going back one day. Thank you!

Phantom of the Opera

Belemkaddem Adel
FR

Belemkaddem

France
Oct 2025
5/5

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Great show! Extraordinary actors. The writing, choreography and staging are brilliant! We loved it... Oliver... We still have the songs in our heads days later. Lots of emotion and happiness. Thank you so much!

Oliver!

Ilona Šinskienė
LT

Ilona

Lithuania
Oct 2025
5/5

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I didn't expect the show to be that good but it was really inpresive. It was like I was experiencing MJ life and the actor who plays MJ was really talented and made it look like I was looking at the real MJ. I really recomend this show.

MJ The Musical

Aimee Frost
GB

Aimee

United Kingdom
Oct 2025
5/5

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Wow, what an experience. The best performance from amazing cast. Tickets were so easy to get through Headout and the app made entrance so simple!

Hamilton

Ilse Andriesse

Ilse

Oct 2025
5/5

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I have watcher the musical on Disney like 100 times. It has the best songs and this cast sang it soooo good. I cried 3 times, so good was it. The theater Itself was beautiful. Overall I really enjoyed the entire experience:)

Hamilton

Yuliana Caracena Silva
DE

Yuliana

Germany
Oct 2025
5/5

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What an evening! I was completely enchanted by "Wicked" 🤗in the truest sense of the word. It was clear from the very first note: this is no ordinary musical production, but a total work of art made up of music, magic and emotion. The story of Elphaba and Glinda - the "bad" and the "good" witch - is much more than a fairy tale from Oz. It tells of friendship, courage, prejudice and the desire to make the world a little bit better. The production manages to perfectly combine humor, heart and depth. The actors were simply outstanding: powerful voices, brilliant acting and an energy that captivated the audience from the first to the last minute. The chemistry between the main characters was particularly impressive - every gesture, every look was coherent and full of emotion. Wicked" is also a visual experience. The stage design is a technical marvel, rich in detail, dynamic and full of surprises. The costumes sparkle in all colors, the play of light underlines every scene perfectly, and Stephen Schwartz's music continues to echo in your head long after the final curtain. In short: "Wicked" is a masterpiece! Emotional, captivating and absolutely magical. A show that you don't just watch, but experience. For me: the best show in the world. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wicked

  • One of the earliest types of entertainment is theatre. Theatre has been performed for roughly 2,500 years. It has changed shape and form over the years and is now regarded as performance art, with various other kinds of acts on stage taken together. London’s West End, a nerve-center of theatre, has some of the longest-running shows in the world. If you are in London, catching one of the longest-running West End shows is an experience you must have.
  • Theatre has its roots in religious acts that required spectators to march in processions or fast. The theatre as we know it today is essentially different. It’s a form of entertainment and, thus, it must keep pace with the world. Not all shows survive for long. It is a huge feat that the longest-running West End shows have managed to keep the attention of viewers for decades. For example, The Mousetrap, an Agatha Christie murder mystery that has been performed for over 70 years, has by far had the longest run at the West End.
  • Enjoy the longest-running West End shows at London Theatre, with compelling tales from literary icons throughout time. The longest-running West End shows may be musicals, Shakespeare’s plays, mysteries, ballets or fantasies. Book your tickets to any of the longest-running West End shows now and take advantage of last-minute deals, irresistible discounts, and exclusive seating.
  • Watching one of the longest-running West End shows while you are in London is sure to be an unforgettable experience. Buying your tickets to the longest-running West End shows online in advance allows you to save time and effort and ensures that you get entry even to the most popular shows. Getting the right seats can enhance your enjoyment of the performance. The front and centre Stalls seats and front seats of the elevated sections of the theatre are usually the most expensive and they offer the best views. However, you can also avail of more affordable options.
  • If you are in London and looking for some top-notch entertainment, you can take your chances with any of the longest-running West End shows. Check out the longest-running West End shows being performed in theatres, then reserve your seats for the larger-than-life experience.
  • Photography and filming are not allowed during any of the longest-running West End shows in London. 
  • Yes, most London Theatres are wheelchair accessible with some having special lifts and seating spaces allotted for guests with wheelchairs.
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