Playing since 1999 - Lyceum Theatre
The Lion King
Disney's African savannah comes to the Lyceum in a stage production celebrated for Julie Taymor's puppetry, the Elton John and Tim Rice score, and a near-quarter-century run in London.
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London shows worth knowing
Long-running West End productions, recent openings and limited-run revivals.
Playing since 2006 - Apollo Victoria Theatre
Wicked
The untold story of the witches of Oz, with Stephen Schwartz's score and the showstopping 'Defying Gravity' anchoring one of the West End's biggest hits.
Playing since 1986 - His Majesty's Theatre
The Phantom of the Opera
Andrew Lloyd Webber's enduring masterpiece, set beneath the Paris Opera House, in its original West End home.
Playing since 1985 - Sondheim Theatre
Les Miserables
Schonberg and Boublil's epic of revolution, redemption and barricades - now the world's longest-running musical.
Playing since 2017 - Victoria Palace Theatre
Hamilton
Lin-Manuel Miranda's hip hop and R and B retelling of the life of American founding father Alexander Hamilton.
Playing since 1999 - Novello Theatre
Mamma Mia!
Catherine Johnson's Greek-island jukebox musical built around the ABBA back catalogue, in its original West End home.
Playing since 2019 - Vaudeville Theatre
SIX
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss's pop-concert musical reimagining the six wives of Henry VIII as a girl-group rivalry.
Playing since 2011 - Cambridge Theatre
Matilda the Musical
Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly's adaptation of Roald Dahl's Matilda, an RSC commission turned West End fixture.
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Opera in London - from the Royal Opera House to Coliseum and fringe productions.
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Family-friendly shows, children's theatre and school holiday entertainment.
Christmas
Festive theatre, carol concerts and seasonal shows in London.
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Cirque productions, illusionists and magic shows.
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Cabaret, burlesque and variety nights across the West End and Soho.
Drag
Drag shows, queer cabaret and gender-bending performance.
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Walk-in worlds, immersive theatre and interactive shows.
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Before you book
How to find cheap London theatre tickets
The West End looks expensive on a sticker chart, but there are at least eight reliable ways to pay less than the top price. We track them in a regularly updated guide.
What to do before the curtain
A short read on West End etiquette - arrival times, dress, drinks in the auditorium, when to clap and what to skip.
London or Broadway?
Both districts are world-class. Six practical differences matter once you start booking - prices, intervals and how far ahead each one books.
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Does Ticketdrop sell theatre tickets?
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How often are the listings updated?
The catalogue is rebuilt regularly and pulls live data from the Ticketmaster Discovery API alongside our own curated editorial picks. New openings, cast changes and closing dates roll in automatically each time the site is regenerated, so the "what's on" picture stays current without you needing to refresh anything.
What is the cheapest way to see a West End show?
The reliable routes are day seats and rush tickets sold at the box office on the morning of the performance, official show lotteries run through apps such as TodayTix, the TKTS booth in Leicester Square for same-day discounts, and midweek matinees which are almost always cheaper than a Friday or Saturday night. Our cheap tickets guide walks through each method.
Which London theatres do the shows play at?
Listings span the commercial West End around Shaftesbury Avenue, the Strand and Covent Garden, plus subsidised houses such as the National Theatre and the Royal Opera House and Off-West End venues across the city. Each show page names the exact venue and address, and the all shows page plots the venues on a map.
Are the shows suitable for children?
It varies by production. Many long-running musicals welcome ages six and up, while others are pitched at teenagers or adults only. Every listing shows the producer's age guidance where it is published, and our family and kids hub collects the shows specifically programmed for younger audiences.