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    Stage performance of Come Alive Westend
    Art & Culture Lovers, Couples

    London Theatre Tickets

    See West End come alive with world-class musicals and plays in London’s iconic theatre district.
    from £ 6

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    Lion-themed performer on stage in a Critics' Choice show.

    Critics' Choice Shows

    Enjoy the latest plays and musicals by booking London theatre critics' choice show tickets. Avail of last-minute bookings, tempting discounts, and preferred seating.
    from £ 10

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    Man in white suit with futuristic car on stage, Olivier Award Winners.

    Olivier Award Winners

    Enjoy a curated selection of Olivier Award Winning shows that guarantee the best experiences. Choose between a wide range of shows with something in it for everyone!
    from £ 18.75

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    Two performers in a dramatic scene from a classic theater show.

    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.
    from £ 6

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    Couple sitting on stage during a romantic West End show performance.

    Romantic West End Shows

    Enjoy the latest plays and musicals from the romantic vault of London theatres. Avail of last-minute bookings, tempting discounts, and preferred seating.
    from £ 18.75

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    Performers in blue costumes on stage during a jukebox musical.

    Jukebox Musical Shows

    Tap along to a medley of genres as you watch jukebox musicals at London theatres. Avail of last-minute bookings, tempting discounts, and preferred seating.
    from £ 18.75

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    London theatre stage with audience, showcasing discounted tickets for a captivating performance.

    Discounted London Theatre Tickets

    Get discounted West End tickets with early bird deals & exclusive offers on your favorite shows!
    from £ 25

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    Tom, Dick & Harry show poster, Off West End, depicting a man crawling in a tunnel.

    Off West End Shows

    Enjoy the latest plays and musicals by booking Off West End show tickets. Avail of last-minute bookings, tempting discounts, and preferred seating.
    from £ 6

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    Performer singing passionately with 'Get Up Stand Up' text, True Story Shows

    True Story Shows

    Fact is stranger than fiction! Enjoy the latest plays and musicals by booking true story show tickets at London theatres. Avail of last-minute bookings, tempting discounts, and preferred seating.
    from £ 25

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    Performer with tiger puppet in a theatrical show.

    Celebrity Performance Shows

    Enjoy the latest plays and musicals featuring celebrities on stage at London theatres. Avail of last-minute bookings, tempting discounts, and preferred seating.
    from £ 25

    Top experiences in London

    Person holding a briefcase outside a door labeled "Churchill's Urinal" with interior visible.
    Churchill's Urinal
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £12.50
    Churchill's Urinal. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From £12.50
    Selling out fast
    The Oresteia Westend show poster, written and directed by Simon Stone.
    The Oresteia
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £36.88
    The Oresteia. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £36.88
    Comedy Carnival neon sign on brick wall, Covent Garden.
    International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £20
    International Stand Up Comedy Show in Covent Garden. Rated 3.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings.From £20
    Performer in jeweled jumpsuit on stage, "The Elvis Years" show.
    The Elvis Years
    London Theatre Tickets
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    £28.13
    The Elvis Years. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings.From £28.13
    Selling out fast
    Being Mr Wickham West End show poster featuring actor in period costume
    Being Mr Wickham
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £36.88
    Being Mr Wickham. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £36.88
    Mother Courage Westend play poster featuring a woman with curly hair
    Mother Courage and Her Children
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £6.25
    Mother Courage and Her Children. Rated 5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From £6.25
    Ivanov Westend show poster featuring bold text and partial face.
    Ivanov
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £36.88
    Ivanov. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £36.88
    Dancers performing in vibrant costumes for Love's Labour's Lost in West End.
    Love's Labours Lost 26
    London Theatre Tickets
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    £6.25
    Love's Labours Lost 26. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £6.25
    Selling out fast
    Teeth N Smiles text with close-up of a person in a red shirt
    Teeth N Smiles
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £30.49
    Teeth N Smiles. Rated 3 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From £30.49
    Dark of the Moon musical poster with forest silhouette, Westend show
    Dark of the Moon
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £25.63
    Dark of the Moon. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From £25.63
    Performers in lab coats with explosive effects for Brainiac Live show.
    Brainiac Live!
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £23.40
    Brainiac Live!. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings.From £23.40
    Poster for Glengarry Glen Ross play in Westend featuring cast names
    Glengarry Glen Ross
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £29.38
    Glengarry Glen Ross. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £29.38
    Stick Man running through snowy park with animals and snowman, London.
    Stick Man
    London Theatre Tickets
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    £18.75
    Stick Man. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 54 ratings.From £18.75
    Selling out fast
    Performer in vintage attire on stage with microphone at 58th Street show.
    58th Street
    London Theatre Tickets
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    £74.85
    58th Street. Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.From £74.85
    Ballet dancers performing "The Sleeping Beauty" on stage with ornate set design.
    Sleeping Beauty
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £30.11
    Sleeping Beauty. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £30.11
    Frameless London exhibit with visitors and Thames River cruise near The Shard.
    Combo (Save 5%): Frameless London Tickets + Thames Sightseeing Cruise
    Combo
    from £50.02
    £47.52
    5% off
    Combo (Save 5%): Frameless London Tickets + Thames Sightseeing Cruise. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 3315 ratings.From £47.52
    I'm Every Woman Westend musical poster with vibrant background
    I’m Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £31.25
    I’m Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £31.25
    Free cancellation
    Carpenters Legacy show poster with two performers
    Carpenters Legacy
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    £33.54
    Carpenters Legacy. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings.From £33.54
    Selling out fast
    Performer in "Black Is The Color Of My Voice" West End show with title text.
    Black Is The Color Of My Voice
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £49.38
    Black Is The Color Of My Voice. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £49.38
    St Paul's Cathedral dome and visitors at Frameless London art exhibit.
    Combo (Save 5%): Frameless London + St. Paul's Cathedral Tickets
    Combo
    £54.52
    £51.79
    5% off
    Combo (Save 5%): Frameless London + St. Paul's Cathedral Tickets. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 6025 ratings.From £51.79
    Frameless London exhibit with visitors and view from London Eye capsule over River Thames.
    Combo (Save 5%): Frameless London + London Eye Tickets
    Combo
    £63.05
    £59.89
    5% off
    Combo (Save 5%): Frameless London + London Eye Tickets. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 2490 ratings.From £59.89
    Relics West End show poster with title and creators' names
    Relics
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £12.50
    Relics. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £12.50
    Tao of Glass performance with actor in costume, Westend.
    Tao Of Glass
    London Theatre Tickets
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    £61.88
    Tao Of Glass. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £61.88
    Selling out fast
    Billy Elliot the Musical poster with a jumping boy in denim outfit.
    Billy Elliot the Musical
    London Theatre Tickets
    from
    £36.88
    Billy Elliot the Musical. Rated 0 out of 5 from 0 ratings.From £36.88
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    Travel guides and tips

    Buckle up! @TheDriveIn Cinema London is set to roll this July

    Buckle up! @TheDriveIn Cinema London is set to roll this July

    With the mercury inching up, this is usually the time of the year when Londoners headout to star-canopied outdoor screenings – armed with a blanket and bottle(s) of prosecco. Also popcorn. We know this year has been nothing but ordinary, however, you still have a chance to live these dreams of cinema under the stars. […]

    Best West End Shows in May | London Theatre Guide

    Best West End Shows in May | London Theatre Guide

    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! Best West End Shows In May [tcb-script] const getTGIDListForMonth = (allTours, displayMonth) => { const allToursArray = Object.values(allTours); const startMonthDate = dayjs( `${displayMonth}/01/${dayjs().year()}`, “MMMM/DD/YYYY” ); const endMonthDate = startMonthDate.add( startMonthDate.daysInMonth() […]

    Best West End Shows in April | London Theatre Guide

    Best West End Shows in April | London Theatre Guide

    Can you really call your trip to London complete without catching a West End show? We don’t think so. Grab yourself tickets to your favourite West End show – from pantomimes to plays and musicals, you’ll be spoilt for choice on West end. Here are our top picks for the best shows running on West […]

    Best West End shows in March, a London Theatre guide

    Best West End shows in March, a London Theatre guide

    The theatre is a magical place. It brings ones imagination to life and lets you explore different worlds through exciting visual performances. If you haven’t been to a West End show, there’s no better time than NOW. Choose your pick from the best selling West End shows in March and sign up for one of […]

    Best West End shows in January, a London Theatre guide

    Best West End shows in January, a London Theatre guide

    Want some respite from the cold, yet some place that’s warm and entertaining? Head over to the London Theatre and grab tickets to the best West End shows running this January. Best prices. Easy tickets. 100% entertainment! [tcb-script src=”https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/dayjs@1.10.7/dayjs.min.js”][/tcb-script][tcb-script src=”https://unpkg.com/dayjs@1.8.21/plugin/isSameOrAfter.js”][/tcb-script][tcb-script src=”https://unpkg.com/dayjs@1.8.21/plugin/isSameOrBefore.js”][/tcb-script][tcb-script] const getTGIDListForMonth = (allTours, displayMonth) => { const allToursArray = Object.values(allTours); const startMonthDate = […]

    Best West End shows in December, a London Theatre guide

    Best West End shows in December, a London Theatre guide

    A cosy theatre experience is the perfect escape from the chilling cold. Catch your favourite classical for the nth time or a new show that’s raising eyes & curtains this month – a West End show in December is always a good idea. Browse the best West End shows running this December and choose your […]

    Best West End shows in February, a London Theatre guide

    Best West End shows in February, a London Theatre guide

    Love is in the air and we have the perfect date idea! Take your SO to a West End show and sweep them off their feet. After all, a good taste in theatre speaks volumes. Here are the best selling West End shows stealing hearts this February. [tcb-script] const getTGIDListForMonth = (allTours, displayMonth) => { […]

    Best West End shows | London Theatre guide

    Best West End shows | London Theatre guide

    With plays, musicals, kid-friendly shows, pantomimes, and more, West End’s shows are running warm in London’s thriving theatres, and are sure to impress you! Can’t seem to make up your mind on which West End show to watch, with all the choices? We’ve got your back! Stay onboard to catch the best West End shows, […]

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    Brianna O

    United States
    Couple
    3 weeks ago
    I wish I could see this again! It was unreal! From start to finish the performers were interactive. You could tell they genuinely having a great time! Must see show while you're in London! Such a unique experience!!

    Come Alive

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    Spain
    Group
    3 weeks ago

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    The theater was packed, the atmosphere was great, the sound, the actors, the musicians... everything was perfect. The audience remained quiet until the cast invited us from the stage to sing and dance along. I saw it twice in Madrid, and now in London—and in English—it was a real treat. Congratulations!

    Mamma Mia!

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    France
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    3 weeks ago

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    The show is truly incredible, with amazing performers and comedy that always gets the crowd going. I highly recommend it—even if you don't understand English very well, it's still a blast 🥰

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    Malaysia
    Couple
    3 weeks ago
    I've been a fan of Moulin Rouge for a long time. As I'm in town for the London Marathon, I took the opportunity to book a place to watch it live. The crowd is amazing, people are courteous and I do find the seating comfortable. The performance is top-notch. I find myself singing along with the performers throughout the show.

    Moulin Rouge! The Musical

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    Diana P

    Couple
    3 weeks ago
    We were in London, and that was an experience in itself! The cast was amazing!!! Especially Elphaba!!!! The set was so incredibly cool!! Truly an amazing experience!!!!

    Wicked

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    Couple
    3 weeks ago
    A show you have to see at least once in your life. Every performer gives it their all: tap dancing, live music, and authentic performances. It’s not your typical “cabaret”—it’s pure talent. The only downside: the seat the app assigned didn’t match the actual seat I was given. Overall, I highly recommend it—a truly memorable experience.

    Magic Mike Live

    Shelley B

    United Kingdom
    Group
    3 weeks ago
    The Atmosphere was absolutely electric,, the cast are very funny very genuine all the staff were extremely friendly, the service was second to none...loved the whole performance 👏

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