Musicals and theatres

Musicals and theatres

Musicals and theatre play a big part in London life. There's a huge choice on offer and most perform twice a day , a matinee usually around 2pm and again in the evening. Theatre lovers should book to avoid disappointment as lots of shows are a sell out. We've information on the top musicals in town to help you make your choice.  

 

 

The following is a list of the most popular musicals and plays. We've also put together a  musical and theatre page special of all the shows in London. There's information about times, prices and you can book tickets here.

 

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  • 39 steps Category: Comedy
    39-steps-musicals-en-theater-1(h:70)(p:location,2503)(c:0) Alfred Hitchcock's thriller the 39 Steps turns musical in this don't miss production.
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  • Billy Elliot Category: Musical
    Billy-elliot-musicals-en-theater-1(h:70)(p:location,2502)(c:0) Rave reviews, awards and music by Elton John make Billy Elliot the smash hit musical of the moment.
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  • Chicago Category: Musical, Popular
    Chicago-musicals-en-theater-1(h:70)(p:location,2468)(c:0) Hit musical Chicago is a sexy show with lots of passion and drama.
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  • Legally Blonde Category: Musical, Comedy
    Legally-blonde-musicals-en-theater-1(h:70)(p:location,2505)(c:0) Legally Blonde is a stage version of the hit film and tremendous fun.
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  • Les Miserables Category: Musical, Popular
    Les-miserables-musicals-en-theater-1(h:70)(p:location,2506)(c:0) Smash hit, world famous musical Les Misrables is a true theatre experience.
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  • Mamma Mia Category: Musical, Popular
    Mamma-mia-musicals-en-theater-1(h:70)(p:location,2501)(c:0) Hit musical Mamma Mia combines a heartwarming, funny family tale with the hits of ABBA. It's a sell out.
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  • Phantom of the Opera Category: Musical, Popular
    Phantom-of-the-opera-musicals-en-theater-1(h:70)(p:location,2509)(c:0) Phantom of the Opera is a musical masterpiece which has been running on the London stage since 1986.
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  • Shrek Category: Musical, Popular
    Shrek-musicals-en-theater-1(h:70)(p:location,3207)(c:0) Shrek the musical is as much fun as the movies and the live stage version is fun for all the family.
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  • The Lion King Category: Musical, Popular
    The-lion-king-musicals-en-theater-1(h:70)(p:location,2466)(c:0) Award winning show the Lion King is a spectacular musical that delights young and old.
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  • The Wizard of Oz Category: Musical, Popular
    The-wizard-of-oz-musicals-en-theater-1(h:70)(p:location,3208)(c:0) Wizard of Oz is a fun musical for the whole family. Famous proiducer Andrew Lloyd Webber has added some magical touches.
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  • Thriller Category: Musical, Popular
    Thriller-musicals-en-theater-1(h:70)(p:location,3209)(c:0) Thriller is great entertainment especially for fans of the late, great Michael Jackson.
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  • We Will Rock You Category: Musical, Popular
    We-will-rock-you-musicals-en-theater-1(h:70)(p:location,2469)(c:0) Fans of Queen can't fail to be rocked by this musical.
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  • Wicked Category: Musical, Popular
    The-wicked-musicals-en-theater-1(h:70)(p:location,3210)(c:0) Wicked is a sensation in the West End, find out why.
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