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Classic Shows

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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Classic Shows
Poster for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Westend show featuring cast members
2 hr 30 min

Ken Kesey’s landmark story of power, control, and resistance returns in a bold new Old Vic staging where McMurphy’s rebellion reshapes a silent ward and unsettles its rigid order.

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Ken Kesey’s landmark story of power, control, and resistance returns in a bold new Old Vic staging where McMurphy’s rebellion reshapes a silent ward and unsettles its rigid order.

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£31.25
Phantom of the Opera London poster with mask and red rose.
Performer in Phantom of the Opera costume on stage.
Phantom of the Opera scene with characters in a boat surrounded by candelabras.
Cast performing a vibrant masquerade scene in Phantom of the Opera, West End.
Phantom of the Opera scene with characters on a boat surrounded by candlelight.
Musicals
2 hr 30 min

Step into the grand, candlelit world of Phantom of the Opera in London, the second-longest running musical on the West End, where Andrew Lloyd Webber’s haunting score underscores a timeless tale of love, obsession, and mystery.

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Step into the grand, candlelit world of Phantom of the Opera in London, the second-longest running musical on the West End, where Andrew Lloyd Webber’s haunting score underscores a timeless tale of love, obsession, and mystery.

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£31.25
Cast of "All My Sons" West End show with title and credits.
Actors sitting on stage during "All My Sons" West End show performance.
Performer on stage with a large orange backdrop in All My Sons West End show.
Actors performing a dramatic scene in "All My Sons" West End show.
Actors performing a scene in "All My Sons" West End show.
Actors performing on stage in the West End show "All My Sons" with a backdrop of fallen tree branches.
Actors performing a scene from "All My Sons" on a West End stage.
Actors performing a scene from "All My Sons" on a West End stage.
Stage scene from All My Sons West End show with actors interacting on a set with a large moon backdrop.
Actors performing in "All My Sons" on a West End stage, with one seated on a log.
Stage scene from All My Sons West End show with actor using chainsaw on tree trunk.
Two actors in a dramatic scene from "All My Sons" West End show.
Actors performing a scene from "All My Sons" on a West End stage.
Two actors in an intense scene from the West End show "All My Sons.
Actors performing a scene from "All My Sons" on a West End stage.
Actors in a scene from the West End show "All My Sons" performing on stage.
Plays
2 hr 15 min

Secrets, lies, and consequences. Bryan Cranston leads an all-star cast in a riveting new production of All My Sons. With Jeremy Herrin at the helm, Arthur Miller’s first-ever play unveils the underbelly of the American dream.

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Secrets, lies, and consequences. Bryan Cranston leads an all-star cast in a riveting new production of All My Sons. With Jeremy Herrin at the helm, Arthur Miller’s first-ever play unveils the underbelly of the American dream.

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£131.25
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child logo with fiery wings and characters.
Actors on stage examining a map in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" play.
Actors in costume on stage during "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" performance.
Two actors in wizard robes perform a scene from "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" on stage.
Actor holding a glowing wand in "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" stage scene.
Stage scene from "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" with a ghostly figure looming over a character.
5 hr 15 min

The wizarding world lives on! The record-breaking, multi-award-winning play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues the saga 19 years later, casting its spell on London’s Palace Theatre.

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The wizarding world lives on! The record-breaking, multi-award-winning play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child continues the saga 19 years later, casting its spell on London’s Palace Theatre.

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£37.50
Mamma Mia! musical poster with a joyful bride holding a bouquet.
Performers in white costumes singing on stage during Mamma Mia production.
Three actors in a scene from Mamma Mia, sitting on steps with a book, in front of a blue door.
Three actors performing energetically on stage in a Mamma Mia production.
Performers in colorful costumes singing and dancing in a Mamma Mia production.
Actors performing a dance scene in Mamma Mia production.
Performers dancing energetically in a vibrant Mamma Mia stage production.
Performers in colorful costumes on stage during a Mamma Mia production.
Cast performing energetic dance scene in Mamma Mia production.
Musicals
2 hr 35 min

ABBA’s hits meet sun-soaked Greek drama in MAMMA MIA! in London, a 25-year West End favourite that’s wowed over 70 million fans worldwide.

Theater name: Novello Theatre

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ABBA’s hits meet sun-soaked Greek drama in MAMMA MIA! in London, a 25-year West End favourite that’s wowed over 70 million fans worldwide.

Theater name: Novello Theatre

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£18.75
Wicked musical poster with green witch and whispering figure.
Performer in a sparkling gown on stage during a scene from Wicked musical.
Cast of Wicked performing on stage with elaborate costumes and green-lit gears in the background.
Performers in colorful costumes on stage during a scene from the musical Wicked.
Performer in dramatic pose during Wicked musical scene.
Stage scene from the musical Wicked with performers in elaborate costumes and a large clock backdrop.
Man in red vest sitting by a large statue with a colorful sky backdrop, related to Wicked.
Stage scene from "Wicked" with a character in front of a large mechanical face.
Musicals
2 hr 45 min

The untold Oz tale of Elphaba and Glinda soars in the Wicked musical in London, winning 100+ awards, 19 years strong, and still defying gravity at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

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The untold Oz tale of Elphaba and Glinda soars in the Wicked musical in London, winning 100+ awards, 19 years strong, and still defying gravity at the Apollo Victoria Theatre.

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£31.25
I'm Sorry, Prime Minister" comedy poster featuring actors in roles from "Yes, Minister.
2 hr

Back after 40 years, Jonathan Lynn’s sequel to the sharp, very British political satire brings back the legacy of Yes Minister. Enjoy Sir Humphrey’s devastating wit and Lord Hacker’s bumbling nature-from the 80s, now in their 80s.

Great for

Fans of British political satire | Yes Minister devotees | Lovers of comedy

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Back after 40 years, Jonathan Lynn’s sequel to the sharp, very British political satire brings back the legacy of Yes Minister. Enjoy Sir Humphrey’s devastating wit and Lord Hacker’s bumbling nature-from the 80s, now in their 80s.

Great for

Fans of British political satire | Yes Minister devotees | Lovers of comedy

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£31.25
High Noon Westend poster with actors' names and a couple embracing in a Western town.
Plays
1 hr 30 min

Experience High Noon in London, where love, duty, and danger collide in real time. Billy Crudup and Denise Gough lead this pulse-pounding thriller at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

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Experience High Noon in London, where love, duty, and danger collide in real time. Billy Crudup and Denise Gough lead this pulse-pounding thriller at the Harold Pinter Theatre.

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Hamilton musical logo with silhouette on a gold background.
Cast performing a scene from the musical Hamilton on stage.
Performer in royal costume during Hamilton musical scene.
Actors performing a dance scene in the musical Hamilton on stage.
Stage performance of Hamilton with actors in period costumes, featuring a central figure addressing the audience.
Stage performance of Hamilton with lead actor and ensemble cast.
Performer in period costume on stage during Hamilton musical.
Performers on stage during a scene from the musical Hamilton.
Stage performance of Hamilton cast in period costumes with arms outstretched.
Cast of Hamilton performing on stage in period costumes.
Musicals
2 hr 45 min

A Grammy & Pulitzer Prize-winning phenomenon with 11 Tonys, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton in London remixes history with hip-hop, R&B, and Broadway flair.

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A Grammy & Pulitzer Prize-winning phenomenon with 11 Tonys, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton in London remixes history with hip-hop, R&B, and Broadway flair.

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£25

What our guests say

Mitja Griparic

Mitja

Feb 2026

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The singers were exceptional. The scenery beautiful. At the end we finished the handkerchiefs. The theatre atmosphere is really unique and a fantastic experience that we plan to repeat.

Les Misérables

Xiaoman He
CN

Xiaoman

China
Feb 2026

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We saw The Lion King in London’s West End and it was honestly such a special experience. When “Circle of Life” started and the performers came down the aisles, the whole theatre went completely quiet – it gave me goosebumps. The stage feels a bit more intimate, but that actually makes everything feel closer and more immersive. The costumes are incredible and so detailed, and the music sounds even more powerful live. Watching it with my daughter made it even better – she was completely absorbed the entire time. Definitely one of those shows you walk out of still thinking about.

The Lion King

Bourfoune Dina
FR

Bourfoune

France
Feb 2026

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The Lion King show was simply majestic. The sets are absolutely stunning, breathtakingly beautiful, and the costumes are incredibly impressive. The songs and dances are captivating from beginning to end. You don’t want to miss a single moment — you’re almost afraid to blink in case you miss something on stage. It was pure magic. I already can’t wait to go back, because one thing is certain: I will definitely see it again!

The Lion King

Elizabeth Écosse-Westley
GB

Elizabeth

United Kingdom
Feb 2026

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Top of the theatre last row against the wall and I saw and heard everything ! Brillant performance on Love and Suffering . Live the moment. That's all there is in shadowlands. We are shadows.

Shadowlands

Madeleine Kielty
GB

Madeleine

United Kingdom
Feb 2026

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incredible performance from the minute you walk in the door, the pre-show immersive experience is really amazing and is met by an incredible cast with immense talent

Cabaret

Jesus Mora del Cueto

Jesus

Feb 2026

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A lively, clever production with a fantastic young cast, great songs, and lots of heart. A joyful show for kids and adults

Matilda The Musical

Chantal Astrid Marie Wentholt
NL

Chantal

Netherlands
Feb 2026

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Wonderful theater, friendly staff, phenomenal show performed by professionals, from young to "a little older." For everyone! Great sing-alongs at the end of the show. A big MUST DO for anyone visiting London.

Mamma Mia!

Sinead King

Sinead

Feb 2026

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Really good show. The cast were amazing and the children were unreal. The songs, dancing, music and set were very very good and the audience got loads of laughs

Oliver!

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