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Witness for the Prosecution
PlayWitness for the Prosecution
4.8
3,096 reviews
Agatha Christie's bone-chilling drama is presented in a perfect courtroom setting.
From £21
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The Mousetrap
PlayThe Mousetrap
4.6
2,680 reviews
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is a West End staple. Do you know whodunnit?
From £31
Hay Fever
PlayHay Fever
4.3
60 reviews
Hay Fever starring Christine Baranski and Richard E. Grant in Noël Coward's comedy of bad manners
From £103
Amadeus
PlayAmadeus
Opens April 17, 2027Starring Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells
From £25
Room On The Broom Live
PlayRoom On The Broom Live
4.4
79 reviews
Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Room on the Broom flies back into the West End!
From £13
Mojo
PlayMojo
Opens March 4, 2027A provocative black comedy from Jez Butterworth
From £28
The Play That Goes Wrong
PlayThe Play That Goes Wrong
4.7
5,362 reviews
Anything that can go wrong will, with The Play That Goes Wrong!
From £31
A Christmas Carol
PlayA Christmas Carol
Opens November 12, 2026
4.8
796 reviews
Don't be a Scrooge, celebrate the season with A Christmas Carol starring Giles Terera
From £60
The Master Builder
PlayThe Master Builder
A gripping revival of Ibsen's timeless drama about ambition, legacy and the price of success.
From £19
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
PlayHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
4.7
2,545 reviews
Experience the new one-part production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
From £31
The Truth
PlayThe Truth
Starring Stephen Mangan, Ardal O’Hanlon, Sarah Hadland & Janie Dee
From £37
Julius Caesar
PlayJulius Caesar
Experience Shakespeare’s epic thriller Julius Caesar in the intimate, candlelit setting of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
From £31
Nine Night
PlayNine Night
Opens November 12, 2026
4.5
111 reviews
Some secrets don’t make it to the grave.
From £19
The Seagull
PlayThe Seagull
A play by Anton Chekhov in a new translation by Rory Mullarkey
From £7
Stick Man
PlayStick Man
4.3
15 reviews
More fun than you can shake a stick at!
From £19
The Smartest Giant in Town
PlayThe Smartest Giant in Town
Opens December 9, 2026
4.6
60 reviews
Get ready for a giant-sized adventure as Julia Donaldson's classic takes to the stage!
From £10
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My Neighbour Totoro
PlayMy Neighbour Totoro
4.9
1,116 reviews
Enter a world of magic and wonder with My Neighbour Totoro - a perfect enchanted adventure
From £19
Jack and the Beanstalk
PlayJack and the Beanstalk
Opens December 2, 2026TuckShop’s outrageous all-drag panto is back!
From £31
Austentatious
PlayAustentatious
4.8
144 reviews
Austentatious, an entirely improvised Jane Austen period parody play. You choose the name.
From £27
Stranger Things : The First Shadow
PlayStranger Things : The First Shadow
4.7
818 reviews
See the world of Stranger Things like never before with STRANGER THINGS: The First Shadow
From £30
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
PlayWhite Rabbit Red Rabbit
3.3
7 reviews
No rehearsal, no director, and a different celebrity performer each night...
From £0
Oh, Mary!
PlayOh, Mary!
4.5
153 reviews
An uproariously dark comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln
From £25
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Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
PlayChristmas Carol Goes Wrong
Opens December 18, 2026
4.8
44 reviews
Mischief Theatre are back. God help us, every one!
From £31
Peppa Pig's Big Family Show!
PlayPeppa Pig's Big Family Show!
Opens December 4, 2026
3.7
39 reviews
Peppa Pig is back with a brand new stage show!
From £13
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The Hunger Games On Stage
PlayThe Hunger Games On Stage
4.4
18 reviews
A gripping live adaptation of The Hunger Games — survival, sacrifice, and rebellion.
From £32
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Murder, She Didn't Write
PlayMurder, She Didn't Write
5.0
4 reviews
Play detective with this improvised murder mystery
From £24
Jaja’s African Hair Braiding
PlayJaja’s African Hair Braiding
Opens January 29, 2027Are we making money today or what?
From £13
Paranormal Activity
PlayParanormal Activity
4.4
96 reviews
Paranormal Activity brings the global horror phenomenon to the stage
From £45
The Cherry Orchard
PlayThe Cherry Orchard
4.0
21 reviews
Kristin Scott Thomas returns to the West End in The Cherry Orchard
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From £30
Berlin
PlayBerlin
Opens March 10, 2027One night, two lives and a past that refuses to leave.
From £19
John Proctor is the Villain
PlayJohn Proctor is the Villain
Opens February 2, 2027John Proctor is the Villain transfers to the West End!
From £31
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The Lives of Others
PlayThe Lives of Others
4.9
10 reviews
Keira Knightley, Stephen Dillane and Luke Thompson star in a chilling story where listening changes everything.
From £43
The Standard of Living
PlayThe Standard of Living
4.8
56 reviews
Rory Kinnear stars in James Graham’s bold new West End play
From £152
August Wilson’s Fences
PlayAugust Wilson’s Fences
5.0
2 reviews
A powerful American family drama about legacy, limits and what’s passed down.
From £0
The Traitors - Acts of Betrayal
PlayThe Traitors - Acts of Betrayal
Opens May 11, 2027From the Highlands to the West End
From £31
King John
PlayKing John
Opens February 20, 2027A rarely staged Shakespearean history brought vividly to life by candlelight.
From £7
The Animals Come to the Table
PlayThe Animals Come to the Table
Opens December 11, 2026What if the natural world finally had a seat at the table?
From £7
An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail
PlayAn Evening Of Unnecessary Detail
Opens November 30, 2026An Evening Of Unnecessary Detail
From £33
Incident at Vichy
PlayIncident at Vichy
Opens January 15, 2027A rare revival of one of Arthur Miller’s most unflinching and urgent plays.
From £15
Top Gunchained
PlayTop Gunchained
Opens November 16, 2026Top Gunchained
From £17
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
PlayMiss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Opens December 2, 2026The Christmas of the awkward, forgotten sister. But this time, the narrative is in her hands.
From £28
Double Bill: Tell Me Straight & Aggy May
PlayDouble Bill: Tell Me Straight & Aggy May
Two bold plays exploring sexuality, identity, privilege and creativity
From £19
Game of Thrones: The Mad King
PlayGame of Thrones: The Mad King
Following a sold-out run in Stratford-upon-Avon, Game of Thrones: The Mad King comes to London in 2027.
From £0
Affluenza
PlayAffluenza
4.3
15 reviews
Privilege is inherited. So are the consequences.
From £31
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Speculations
PlaySpeculations
Three celebrity deaths that shook America. One woman who refused to stop asking questions.
From £22
CADEL: Lungs on Legs
PlayCADEL: Lungs on Legs
4.0
1 review
ONE ACTOR. ONE BIKE. ONE DREAM.
From £37
Frankenstein
PlayFrankenstein
Opens April 16, 2027You are my creator, but I am your master.
From £31
Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas
PlaySherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas
Opens November 24, 2026Sherlock Holmes uncovers a chilling connection to The Twelve Days of Christmas in his latest investigation
From £18
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Zog and the Flying Doctors
PlayZog and the Flying Doctors
Opens July 30, 2027Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
From £24
Baby
PlayBaby
A provocative play about one woman’s desire to survive even though she hasn’t got a chance in hell.
From £0
Ilford Boy
PlayIlford Boy
A funny, moving story about family, identity and finding your people.
From £19
Tru
PlayTru
Following a sell-out success in New York, Jesse Tyler Ferguson stars in Tru in London
From £56
The Popinjay Cavalier
PlayThe Popinjay Cavalier
Quentin Tarantino’s swashbuckling West End comedy starring Sacha Baron Cohen.
From £0
The Guilty
PlayThe Guilty
Opens January 18, 2027Following a sold out run at the Donmar, this hit show is transferring to the West End starring Russell Tovey
From £36
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The Quiet Revolution of Laurent Clerc
PlayThe Quiet Revolution of Laurent Clerc
Opens July 9, 2027The war on sign language began as a war on love.
From £19
Spitfire Girls
PlaySpitfire Girls
Opens January 27, 2027An untold story of courage, friendship and hope, inspired by the women who took to the skies during WWII.
From £19
Ballet Shoes
PlayBallet Shoes
Opens August 25, 2027Three big dreams. One incredible adventure
From £19

West End Plays in London

London plays bring the world-famous drama of the West End to life, from gripping new writing to celebrated revivals of the classics. Find your story and book your tickets today.

Plays are a piece of written literature popularly performed in a theatre setting. Although plays are available in written format, what better way to enjoy them than seeing the characters and story brought to life on stage? From magnificent West End plays to small productions in community and regional theatre, schools, and universities, many consider plays highly important in art, literature, and entertainment. While West End musicals often steal the spotlight, London is home to a multitude of theatres that put on the best possible play productions - comedy, tragedy, and everything in between.

London plays are a fantastic platform to showcase the talent of award-winning directors, producers, and creatives. You can also witness some of the world’s leading actors perform live on stage. Whether you’re looking for contemporary theatre or want to see a retelling of the Bard’s classics, you can’t go wrong with London theatre tickets during your stay in the capital.

What are the best plays in London?

The best plays in London span timeless classics and exciting new productions. Long-running favourites include Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap and the spectacular Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, which combines drama with dazzling stagecraft. Recent hits such as Stranger Things: The First Shadow are definitely worth a watch!

London plays often occur in atmospheric, historical settings, making the experience all the more immersive. Be sure to check out our best-selling plays to see what captures your attention, and to see the best shows in London.

What plays are on in London?

From long-running favourites to modern classics, there are lots of plays currently on in London. From mystery plays like The Mousetrap and Witness for The Prosecution and comedies like The Play That Goes Wrong. we even have plays for people who do not like plays! Some of the most popular shows once started life in a different medium altogether, like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, and The Hunger Games On Stage.

Is there a dress code for plays in London?

In short, no! Theatre attire used to mean top hats and tiaras, but that’s not the case anymore. Unless explicitly stated by the production or venue, you can wear whatever you choose. So wear whatever you are comfortable in, whether that’s a pair of jeans or a pair of shorts.


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