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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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Classic Shows
The Book of Mormon logo with a smiling man holding a book.
Cast performing a scene from The Book of Mormon musical on stage.
Cast performing a scene from The Book of Mormon in London theater.
Actors performing a scene from The Book of Mormon musical.
Performers in "The Book of Mormon" musical scene with vibrant costumes and props.
Cast of "The Book of Mormon" performing on stage with a backdrop of a cityscape.
Actors performing in "The Book of Mormon" musical scene.
Musicals
2 hr 20 min

Two Mormon teens, one mission in Uganda, and zero clue, The Book of Mormon in London brings its Tony-winning satire to the West End.

Theater name: Prince of Wales Theatre

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Two Mormon teens, one mission in Uganda, and zero clue, The Book of Mormon in London brings its Tony-winning satire to the West End.

Theater name: Prince of Wales Theatre

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£25
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
Witness for the Prosecution poster with dramatic portrait of a woman.
Actors in courtroom scene from "Witness for the Prosecution" play.
2 hr 15 min

Step into the historic London County Hall and experience Witness for the Prosecution, a gripping Agatha Christie courtroom play full of suspense, betrayal, and jaw-dropping twists.

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Step into the historic London County Hall and experience Witness for the Prosecution, a gripping Agatha Christie courtroom play full of suspense, betrayal, and jaw-dropping twists.

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£20
Kinky Boots West End show poster featuring performers with red boots and ribbon.
Musicals
2 hr

Don’t miss the return of Kinky Boots to West End Theatre for just one night – it’s going to be a magical and exuberant night!

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Don’t miss the return of Kinky Boots to West End Theatre for just one night – it’s going to be a magical and exuberant night!

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£26.56
Ivanov Westend show poster featuring bold text and partial face.
Plays
2 hr 30 min

Hollywood star Chris Pine makes his London stage debut in Ivanov, an emotionally charged re‑imagining of a Chekhov classic that asks what happens when everything looks fine but nothing feels right.

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Hollywood star Chris Pine makes his London stage debut in Ivanov, an emotionally charged re‑imagining of a Chekhov classic that asks what happens when everything looks fine but nothing feels right.

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£36.88
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap neon sign logo.
Cast of "The Mousetrap" in period costumes on stage.
Person in vintage attire with hat and scarf, standing in a theater setting for The Mousetrap.
Man in a suit holding a hat, standing in an ornate room with vintage decor, related to The Mousetrap.
Man in vintage attire reading a newspaper with "Murder" headline, related to The Mousetrap play.
Man in suit taking notes inside a theater setting for The Mousetrap play.
Man in a suit standing in a vintage room with ornate wood paneling, related to The Mousetrap.
Man in formal attire standing in a vintage theater setting for The Mousetrap.
Person holding a vintage telephone in a wood-paneled room, related to The Mousetrap.
Person in period costume standing in front of ornate wooden fireplace, related to The Mousetrap.
Plays
2 hr 20 min

Step into Agatha Christie's legendary murder mystery, The Mousetrap, a record-breaking West End classic with a twist you’ll never see coming.

Theater name: The Mousetrap at St. Martin's Theatre

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Step into Agatha Christie's legendary murder mystery, The Mousetrap, a record-breaking West End classic with a twist you’ll never see coming.

Theater name: The Mousetrap at St. Martin's Theatre

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£31.25
Watercolor portrait of a boy with "Oliver!" in bold red text.
Cast performing a lively scene from the musical Oliver! on stage with vibrant costumes.
Two actors on stage performing a scene from the musical Oliver!
Child holding a bowl towards a man in a theatrical scene from Oliver!
Performer in colorful costume holding a cane on stage during Oliver! musical.
Cast members performing in the musical Oliver! with costumes and props.
Actors performing a scene from the musical Oliver! on stage.
Children performing on stage in a scene from the musical Oliver!
Musicals
2 hr 39 min

Witness a brutal and bold take on Oliver Twist, as it takes you through the dark alleys of London!

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Witness a brutal and bold take on Oliver Twist, as it takes you through the dark alleys of London!

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£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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£31.25
Shakespeare's Globe promotional image for The Tempest West End show.
Plays
2 hr

Tim Crouch reimagines Shakespeare’s The Tempest at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, with a haunting blend of storytelling, illusion, and power, where four souls retell a storm that reshaped their fate.

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Tim Crouch reimagines Shakespeare’s The Tempest at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, with a haunting blend of storytelling, illusion, and power, where four souls retell a storm that reshaped their fate.

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£6.25

What our guests say

Nora Wooofenden
US

Nora

United States
Feb 2026

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Absolutely phenomenal! The music, acting, singing, set and costumes were all stunning. We could take it all in from our seats almost as far back as the theater goes.

The Lion King

Sam Mingelinckx
BE

Sam

Belgium
Feb 2026

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The preformance was breathtaking. Every actor was perfectly cast. The singing and acting were truly magical. We had a great view. The only negative point was that a whole group of people came in to the theater while the preformance already began. It was a minor disruption. But other than that we had a great time.

Matilda The Musical

Judith de Haan - Rulkens
BE

Judith

Belgium
Feb 2026

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Omg it was really incredible! Those actors, kids and espacially Mathilda how got those texts so much and many. It was al so right. Very beautifull sang it. Also the surroundigs al those materials coming in and of stage it was really mind vlowing! Thank you so much for making this an unforgettable night for my daughter and myself!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Matilda The Musical

Christos Karamolegkos
GR

Christos

Greece
Feb 2026

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The performance was absolutely astonishing, the actors perfectly executed their part,each the visuals were one of the kind and of course the music...wow... highly recommended at least once in a lifetime!

Phantom of the Opera

Flavio Destefanis

Flavio

Feb 2026

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A burst of joy and energy. The theater welcomes you like a warm hug, and the show is exciting and engaging. The performers are all excellent. The best way to spend an evening: Mamma Mia is superb!

Mamma Mia!

Henry Metu
AT

Henry

Austria
Feb 2026

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The atmosphere was amazing and I think the fans all went home very very satisfied, me too! The beginning gave a very warming introduction and captured my excitement. The songs were sang like the originals and the dancers were so good that I danced as if I was in the disco. My son is also in the musical business, acting in different shows around the German world and I can imagine what he would say to the show. The dancers were brilliant!

Mamma Mia!

Grace Coleman
GB

Grace

United Kingdom
Feb 2026

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It was incredible to finally be at London's West End theatre performance of Hamilton! It had me laughing, in tears, and captivated for the whole show.

Hamilton

Amy Townsend
GB

Amy

United Kingdom
Feb 2026

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The performance was phenomenal! Cast was amazing and staff were friendly. This was a last minute booking and a dream of ours to visit this theater as well as seeing les misérables. 🎭

Les Misérables

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