A handy summary of all our Show Guides posts, forming a handy guide to West End shows and London theatre

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Planning a theatre trip over the holidays? Here are 11 shows to see during your time off
Top pantos to book this Christmas
The best pantos in London to book this Christmas
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7 West End theatre shows closing in November 2026 
Avenue Q at the Shaftesbury Theatre London. Photo by Matt Crockett
Last minute theatre in London: 10 must-see shows to book right now 
LOVEthetre Top Picks. Oh, Mary (Manuel Harlan). The Play that Goes Wrong (Matt Crockett). The Hunger Games (Johan Persson). Beetlejuice (Johan Person)
Top Picks: 10 shows to book during LOVEtheatre Week
Promotional banner advertising family-friendly Christmas shows, with a collage of posters on a purple background and a large white figure in the foreground.”,
11 Family-friendly shows to see in London this Christmas
Best shows opening in November
The 10 best new shows opening in London in November 2026
London's Most Haunted Theatres
Discover London’s most haunted theatres and ghost stories from the West End
Feature Cover - Cabaret, photo by Marc Brenner. The Lives of Others, photo by Olivier Rosser. Martin Guerre, photo by Helen Maybanks
Five shows we’re most excited about seeing right now and why you don’t want to miss them
Must See Theatre West End 2027
12 West End shows we can’t wait to see in 2027, from Billy Elliot to Tarantino’s debut
Family theatre productions: My Neighbour Totoro’s forest spirit character, a stage scene with children and adult performers, and The Lion King’s iconic lion puppet with flowing fabric.
8 kid-friendly theatre shows to see in London this autumn(that the whole family will enjoy) 
Cast members from four West End productions: Hadestown, Six, Wicked and RENT
12 of the best West End musicals for teenagers
Titanique. Photo by Mark Senior : Into the Woods. Photo by Johan Persson : My Neighbour Totoro. Photo by Manuel Harlan
Already seen Phantom, Les Mis or Hamilton? Here are the 6 West End shows to book next
Collage graphic on a lilac background reading "OCTOBER HALF TERM" in pale pink type, with characters from family shows: a lion-headed performer in gold costume, Paddington Bear holding a suitcase, a group of soot-streaked children in ragged costumes, and a group of school-uniformed performers leaping with arms raised, including one boy grinning in grey uniform
10 West End theatre shows to see during October half term 2026 
Collage graphic reading "OCTOBER" in bold purple type, above cut-out production photos from West End shows in a horizontal line: two people laughing in a stylized car prop, two performers seated close together on a bare stage, three young performers in school uniform gathered around a glowing book, and a couple seated together on a teal sofa.
West End top picks & new London shows in October 2026
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10 top tours to see this autumn, from West End hits to reimagined classics
Aaron Sidwell in Oliver! and Bonnie Langford in Paddington. Photo: Johan Persson
12 soap stars to watch in the West End this autumn
Into the Woods at the Bridge Theatre London. Gracie McGonigal. Photo by Johan Persson
12 must-see shows coming to the West End this Autumn
Paddington The Musical at the Savoy Theatre. Paddington Bear. Photo by Johan Persson
The Greatest Stage of All: The Best Shows & Musicals Set in London 
London Theatre Week. Wicked. Photo by Matt Crockett / Oh, Mary. Photo by Manuel Harlan / Book of Mormon
Last chance to save: book these 12 London Theatre Week best-sellers before 13 September
London Theatre Week 2026. Phantom of the Opera. Photo by Johan Presson / Cabaret. Photo by Marc Brenner / Titanique. Photo by Mark Senior / Avenue Q. Photo by Matt Crockett
11 musicals to book during London Theatre Week 2026
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11 kid-friendly shows to book during London Theatre Week 2026
London Theatre Week. The Devil Wears Prada. Photo by Matt Crockett / Book of Mormon / The Lion King. Photo by Brinkhoff and Mogenburg / Sinatra the Musical. Photo by Birgit and Ralf Brinkhoff
12 top shows to book during London Theatre Week 2026 
Colorful poster for the film September featuring a group of adults in vintage outfits against bright vertical stripes and the large word SEPTEMBER across the top.
September 2026 West End top picks & new London shows
The Comedy Shows to see in August. About Spies. Photo by Mark Senior / I'm Every Woman. Photo by Danny Kaan / The Oresteia. Photo by Johan Persson / Abigail's Party. Photo by Ellie Kurtz
9 best shows to see in the West End in August 2026
Susannah Fielding (Roxane) and Adrian Lester (Cyrano) in Cyrano de Bergerac (Royal Shakespeare Company) at the Noël Coward Theatre. Photo: © Marc Brenner.
15 famous actors to catch on the London stage this summer
Summer of LOVEtheatre. Titanique. Photo by Mark Senior / The Producers. Photo by Manuel Harlan / Wicked. Photo by Matt Crockett / Matilda the Musical. Photo by Manuel Harlan
11 musicals to book during the Summer of LOVEtheatre
London Theatre in July
London Shows playing in July 2027
Summer of LOVEtheatre. The Oresteia. Photo by Johan Persson / The Play That Goes Wrong. Photo by Matt Crockett / Arcadia. Photo by Manuel Harlan
Top 9 plays to book during the Summer of LOVEtheatre
Summer of LOVEtheatre. Roald Dahl's THE ENORMOUS CROCODILE THE MUSICAL. Photo by Danny Kaan
8 family-friendly shows to book during the Summer of LoveTheatre
Summer of LOVEtheatre. Cyrano de Bergerac. Photo by Marc Brenner / Avenue Q. Photo by Matt Crockett / The Play That Goes Wrong. Photo by Matt Crockett/ Sinatra the Musical. Photo by Birgit and Ralf Brinkhoff
Top 10 shows to book during the Summer of LOVEtheatre 2026
1536 West End Production Images. Photo Helen Murray
New writing lighting up the London stage this year: 7 plays to have on your radar
Monthly New Shows: Shows to see in July 2026
11 best new shows opening in the West End in July 2026
London Theatre - Air Conditioning
London Theatres with Air Conditioning: Keep cool in West End theatres
Kinky Boots (London 2026). Johannes Radebe. Photo Matt Crockett
9 of the best West End shows for a first date
Richard Coyle as Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird.
Father’s Day London Theatre Guide 2027: West End shows Dad will love
Witness for the Prosecution
Best Immersive Theatre in London: 11 Essential Shows for Autumn 2026 
The Greatest Showman - The Movie
This is Me: 5 Shows to See If You Loved the Greatest Showman
Paddington The Musical at the Savoy Theatre. Paddington Bear. Photo by Johan Persson
Finding Paddington: How to get tickets for the West End’s hottest musical
Happy Pride Month - London Theatre
Pride Month in London 2027 – What’s on in the West End?
Oh, Mary! starring Catherine Tate. Photo by Manuel Harlan
New season, new shows: 12 hot shows to see in the West End this summer
2027 - All London Shows
All London & West End Shows playing in theatres in 2027
New Shows - June
What new West End shows are opening in June 2027?
London Theatre in June
What London Shows are playing in June 2027?
June 2026 in the West End - The Misanthrope, Arcadia (Photo Manuel Harlan), Driftwood (Photo Marc Brenner), To Kill a Mockingbird (Photo Johan Persson) Other photos supplied.
12 best new shows opening in the West End in June 2026
Heathers The Musical. Sedona Sky, Esme Bowdler and Daisy Twells. Photo by Pamela Raith
West End for less: your guide to budget theatre tickets in London
West End Weekly (23 May 2026). High School Musical (Photo Matt Crockett), Allegra (Photo Marc Brenner), Rent (Photo Victoria Stevens)
West End Weekly (23 May 2026): Gaten Matarazzo, Harry Judd, Maureen Lipman & more
West End Weekly (16 May 2026) - My Neighbour Totoro (Photo Manuel Harlan), Heathers, Sam Ryder in Jesus Christ Superstar (Photo Jack Robinson)
West End Weekly (16 May 2026): Jesus Christ Superstar, Totoro, Heathers & more
LOVEtheatre Week 2026 - The Ultimate Guide
Final Weekend – Save on 50+ West End & London Shows with LOVEtheatre Week
LOVEtheatre Week 2026 - Best Entertainment Shows
Hidden gems of Love Theatre Week: 11 shows you might miss
LOVEtheatre Week 2026 - Best Kids Shows. Olivier (Photo Johan Persson), Horrible Histories (Photo provided), Brainiac (Photo Mark Douet), Wicked (Photo Mark Senior)
13 Family shows to book during Love Theatre Week in London
West End Weekly (9 May 2026). The Producers and Stranger Things (Photos Manuel Harlan), 1536 (Photo Helen Murray)
West End Weekly (9 May 2026): LOVEtheatre Week, Stranger Things, Robert Lindsay & more
LOVEtheatre Week 2026 - The Best Musicals - The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind (Photo Tyler Fayose), SIX (Photo Pamela Raith), Avenue Q (Photo Matt Crockett), Wicked (Photo Mark Senior)
12 Musicals to book during LOVEtheatre Week 2026
LOVEtheatre Week 2026 - The Best Plays. Grace Pervades (Photo Marc Brenner), Teeth N Smiles (Photo Helen Murray), Cyrano de Bergerac (Photo Marc Brenner), The Play That Goes Wrong (Photo Matt Crockett)
11 Plays to book during LOVEtheatre Week 2026
Promotional collage for Love Theatre Week showing four theatre scenes: singer at a mic, dancing couple, glamorous showgirl, and two young performers on stage with a purple banner reading LOVE theatre Week.
15 best shows to book during LOVEtheatre Week 2026
LOVEtheatre Week 2026 - Musicals
LOVEtheatre Week 2026: Musicals
LOVEtheatre Week 2026 - Plays
LOVEtheatre Week 2026: Plays
West End Weekly - Grace Pervades (Photo Marc Brenner), The Lives of Others (Photo Oliver Rosser), Sam Ryder (Jack Robinson)
West End Weekly (2 May 2026): Keira Knightley, Ralph Fiennes, Hamilton and more
May 2026 in the West End - Beetlejuice, 1536 (Photo Helen Murray), High Society (Other photos supplied)
9 Best new shows opening in London in May 2026 
2026 - All London Shows
All London Shows playing in West End theatres in 2026
West End Weekly (25 April 2026) - Oh, Mary! (Photo Manuel Harlan), I'm Every Woman (Photo Danny Kaan)
West End Weekly (25 April 2026): Chaka Khan, Catherine Tate, Arcadia & more
Underbelly Boulevard Soho, Summer Season 2026
What’s on at Underbelly Boulevard Soho this summer: Laura Benanti, sea shanties, magic and more
West End Weekly (18 April 2026) - Avenue Q (Photo Matt Crockett), One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (Photo Manuel Harlan), Christine Baranski (Photo Emilio Madrid)
West End Weekly (18 April 2026): Avenue Q, Christine Baranski, Aaron Pierre, Thelma & Louise & more
Olivier Awards. Statues. Photo by Pamela Raith
Olivier Awards 2026: Winning & Nominated West End Shows You Can Book Right Now
West End Weekly (11 April 2026)_ High Society, Inter Alia, Sinatra The Musical
West End Weekly (11 April 2026): Rosamund Pike, High Society, Olivier Awards & more
West End Weekly (4 April 2026) The Cherry Orchard - Kristin Scott Thomas and Romeo & Juliet & Inter Alia (Photos by Manuel Harlan)
West End Weekly (4 March 2026): Rosamund Pike, Sadie Sink & Kristin Scott Thomas take the stage
Disney's The Lion King. Photo by Deen van Meer
Finding The Lion King Tickets: Insider Tips to Set You Up for Success
April 2026 in the West End - Top 10 Shows
Top 10 hottest West End stage openings: April 2026
West End Weekly (28 March 2026) - Beetlejuice (Photo via show), Grease, Trainspotting (Photos Matt Crockett)
West End Weekly (28 March 2026): Beetlejuice, Grease, Trainspotting & more
World Theatre Day
World Theatre Day 2027 – Shows to Book in London
National Lottery's Big Night of Musicals
National Lottery’s Big Night of Musicals 2026 – Shows to book right now
West End Weekly (21 March 2026): Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Kinky Boots, Summerfolk
West End Weekly (21 March 2026): Gillian Anderson, Harold Fry flash sale and more
West End Weekly (14 March 2026). The Devil Wears Prada (Photo Matt Crcokett) and Kinky Boots (Photo Pamela Raith)
West End Weekly (14 March 2026): Vanessa Williams, Quentin Tarantino & more
West End Shows to see this Spring
Mother's Day In the West End
Mother’s Day London Theatre Guide 2027: West End shows playing on Mother’s Day
WhatsOnStage Awards 2026 - Shows to book right now
WhatsOnStage Awards 2026: Winning & nominated West End shows to book now
West End Weekly (7 March 2026) - Paddington, Into the Woods (Photos Johan Persson), Come Alive! (Photo Luke Dyson), The Price (Photo via production)
West End Weekly (7 March 2026): Olivier Awards, Come Alive! and more
March 2026 - New Shows in London and the West End
March 2026 Top 10 new shows opening in London & the West End this month
West End Weekly (28 February 2026). Catherine Tate (Photo via agent), The Phantom of the Opera (Photo Johan Persson), My Neighbour Totoro (Photo Matt Crockett)
West End Weekly (28 February 2026): Catherine Tate, Stephen Mangan, Chris Pine & more
World Book Day - West End and London Theatre
World Book Day 2027 & West End Shows
London Theatre Week 2026 - Top 10 Shows
Top 10 Offers – London Theatre Week 2026
West End Weekly 21 February 2026 - Dracula (Photo Daniel Boud), To Kill a Mockingbird (Photo Johan Persson)
West End Weekly (21 February 2026): Les Mis, Game of Thrones, Dracula, Paddington & more
London Theatre Week 2026
London Theatre Week 2026
West End Weekly 14 February 2026 - Hercules (Photo Johan Persson) and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry The Musical (Photo Tristram Kenton)
West End Weekly (14 February 2026): Hercules, Billy Elliot, Harold Fry & more
West End Weekly (7 February 2026) - Sinatra (Photo Seamus Ryan), Moulin Rouge! (Photo Mark Senior)
West End Weekly (7 February 2026): Moulin Rouge!, Sinatra, Paddington & more
West End Weekly - 31 January 2026. Cabaret (Photo Marc Brenner), Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Photo Manuel Harlan)
West End Weekly (31 January 2026): Harry Potter, Cabaret, Tom Allen & more
February 2026 - London Shows opening this month
February 2026: Top 10 hot new London theatre openings
West End Weekly (24 January 2026) - Starlight Express
West End Weekly (24 January 2026): Starlight Express, Sinatra, Summerfolk & more
New Shows - July
New London theatre shows opening in July 2027
London Theatre - Half Term Holidays - February
London shows for the February half-term school holidays
West End Weekly 17 January 2026: Les Liaisons Dangereuses (British Vogue February 2026 issue, Photo by Scott Trindle), Matt Cardle (Photo via agent), Starlight Express (Photo Pamela Raith)
West End Weekly (17 January 2026): Kinky Boots, Ariana Grande, Starlight, Paddington & more
Whats On - London Theatre Guide
What’s On: London Theatre Collections
London Theatre - Stars on Stage in 2026
Stars in the West End: The 2026 Season Guide
Love in the West End - Valentine's Day London Theatre
Top romantic shows to see in London on Valentine’s Day 2027
West End Weekly 10 January 2026. Michelle Visage in Sea Witch (Photo via PR), Sheridan Smith in Woman in Mind (Photo Marc Brenner), Lucie Jones in Les Miserables (Photo Johan Persson)
West End Weekly (10 January 2026)
Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day Guide: What London shows are playing on 14 February 2027?
Top London Theatre Picks 2026 - The Critics' Picks
Best London theatre to see in 2026 – Critics’ picks
Longest Running West End Shows
Top longest-running London Shows in West End history
West End Weekly 3 January 2026 - Dracula, American Psycho, The Book of Mormon
West End Weekly (3 January 2026): The Book of Mormon, Shows to see in 2026 & more
West End milestones of 2025 - Les Miserables (Photo Craig Sugden), The Mousetrap (Photo Craig Sugden), Wicked (Photo Troy David Johnston)
West End theatre milestones in 2025 including Les Mis, Moulin Rouge!, The Lion King & more
New Year Theatre Sale 2025 - Final Day
New Year West End Theatre Sale – Ends Tonight
New Musicals in London in 2026: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Photo Manuel Harlan)
Best new Musicals opening and currently playing in the West End in 2026
Top London Plays in 2026. Dracula, Grace Pervades, Romeo & Juliet, Inter Alia
Top plays opening in 2026 in London & the West End
January 2026 - New theatre in London & the West End: Cirque Du Soleil: OVO (Photo Cirque du Soleil); The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (Photo Manuel Harlan); I’m Sorry, Prime Minister (Photo Michael Wharley); Man and Boy (Photo Felicity McCabe)
Top 10 New London & West End shows opening in January 2026
Top London Theatre Picks 2026 - Stars on Stage
Stars on stage in London in 2026 – West End Top Picks
Best of 2025 - 5 Star Shows in London in 2025
The West End’s five-star shows of 2025
West End Weekly (27 December 2025) High Noon (Photo Johan Persson) and Inter Alia (Photo Manuel Harlan)
West End Weekly (27 December 2025): Best of 2025, Boxing Day Sale & more
West End Theatre Boxing Day Sale 2025
This year’s Boxing Day London Theatre Sale – Top 10 best offers
Best of the West End in 2025 In Pictures
Best London & West End theatre of 2025 – In pictures
Boxing Day Theatre Sale 2025 - West End Ticket Offers
Boxing Day West End Theatre Sale 2025 – Full list of offers
Best of 2025 - Critics' Picks of top shows in 2025
Best London & West End theatre of 2025 – Critics’ Picks
West End Weekly (20 December 2025) - Oh, Mary! (Photo Manuel Harlan), Paranormal Activity (Photo Johan Persson) & The Royal Variety Performance (Photo ITV)
West End Weekly (20 December 2026): Oh, Mary!, Paranormal Activity, Royal Variety Performance & more
Stars on Stage 2024
West End Stars on Stage in 2024
West End Weekly (13 Dec 2025) - Woman in Mind (Photo Marc Brenner), Cabaret (Photos Jay Brooks)
West End Weekly (13 December 2025): Into the Woods reviews, Cabaret, Sheridan Smith & more
West End Weekly - Oh, Mary! (Photo Manuel Harlan) and High Society (Photo Michael Wharley)
West End Weekly (6 December 2025): High Society, Oh Mary!, Christmas in the West End & more
Christmas in the West End
Christmas 2026 – London Theatre shows playing this Christmas in the West End
Black Friday Theatre Sale - Last Chance
Black Friday Theatre Sale 2025 – Last chance
West End Weekly 29 November 2025. Paddington, Back to the Future, Strictly Come Dancing The Live Tour
West End Weekly (29 November 2025): Back to the Future, Paddington, Black Friday Offers & more
December 2025 - Top picks for what's on in the West End
New West End shows in December 2025
New Shows 2026 - All New London Shows in 2026
New Shows opening in London in 2026
West End Weekly 22 Nov - Woman in Mind (Photo Marc Brenner) & Romeo and Juliet
West End Weekly (22 November 2025): Sheridan Smith, Sadie Sink, Black Friday offers & more
West End Weekly 15 Nov 2025 - The Playboy of the Western World & Disney's Hercules
West End Weekly (15 November 2025): One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest , Disney’s Hercules, The Playboy of the Western World & more
West End Weekly 8 November 2025 - The Devil Wears Prada and Paddington The Musical
West End Weekly (8 November 2025): Paddington, Avenue Q, Cirque du Soleil, Jesus Christ Superstar & more
November 2025 in the West End - All My Sons, Paddington, Ballet Shoes and A Christmas Carol
New London & West End shows in November 2025
A man and woman stood on stage posing with other cast. Elf The Musical in the West End (2025) - Joel Montague, Carrie Hope-Fletcher and cast. Photo by Matt Crockett
Best family shows to see in London this Christmas
Leicester Square at Christmas. Photo via PR (Heart of London Business Alliance)
London Christmas lights switch-on dates in the West End
West End Weekly 1 Nov 2025 - Elf The Musical (Photo Matt Crockett), Beetlejuice (Photo Matthew Murphy), I'm Every Woman (Photo Danny Kaan)
West End Weekly (1 November 2025): Elf, Beetlejuice, Arcadia, Chaka Khan & more
New Shows - November
New London Theatre shows opening in November 2026
West End Weekly - Chris Pine in Ivanov (Photo Tommaso Boddi), My Neighbour Totoro (Photo Manuel Harlan), Sara Poyzer in Mamma Mia (Photo Brinkhoff & Mogenburg)
West End Weekly (25 October 2025): Hollywood star Chris Pine, The Royal Variety Performance, Mamma Mia!, Totoro & more
London Theatre - Half Term Holidays - October
London Theatre for the October half-term school holidays 2027
West End Weekly 18 October 2025 - The Greatest Showman (Photo Sebastian Nevols), All My Sons (Photo Justine Matthew), Titanique (Photo Danny Kaan)
West End Weekly (18 October 2025): The Greatest Showman, All My Sons, Cabaret, Titanique & more
Halloween - London Theatre
Spooky shows to see in London during Halloween season 2026
West End Weekly (11 October 2025) - Susan Sarandon (Photo Manuel Harlan), Les Miserables & Romesh Ranganathan (Photo Oliver Rosser)
West End Weekly (11 October 2025): Romesh Ranganathan, Susan Sarandon, birthdays for Les Mis and Phantom & more
West End Weekly 4 October 2025. Mason Alexander Park, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Photo Jono White), Stephen Fry (Photo Marc Brenner)
West End Weekly (4 October 2025): Oh, Mary!, Stephen Fry, Self Esteem, The Devil Wears Prada & more
Theatre Award Winners
Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-winning London Theatre
October 2025 in the West End
October 2025 West End top picks & new London shows
West End Weekly 27 September 2025 - The Weir, Legally Blonde, Cabaret (Photos via PR)
West End Weekly (27 September 2025): Amber Davies, Brendan Gleeson, Cabaret, Beetlejuice, Wicked & more
West End Weekly 20 September 2025. Sheridan Smith (Photo Oliver Rosser), Neil Morrissey & Matthew Cottle (Photo Rich Lakos), Billy Crudup (Photo Jesse Dittmar)
West End Weekly (20 September 2025): Sheridan Smith, Neil Morrissey, High Noon, Into the Woods and more
West End Weekly - 13 September 2025. Susan Sarandon (Photo Manuel Harlan), Brian Conley (Photo Mark Senior) and Nina Cassells (Photo Phil Sharp)
West End Weekly (13 September 2025): Susan Sarandon, Brian Conley, Elf and Ballet Shoes casting & more
West End Weekly 6 September 2025 - Come Alive!, Karis Anderson, Stephen Fry
West End Weekly (6 September 2025): Come Alive!, Moulin Rouge!, The Importance of Being Earnest & more
New Shows - September
What new shows are opening in London in September 2027?
Autumn - West End & London Theatre
Autumn 2026 shows playing in London’s West End
London Theatre in September
London Shows playing in September 2027
West End Weekly - 30 August 2025. Samantha Barks, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Starlight Express
West End Weekly (30 August 2025): Samantha Barks, Harry Potter, Starlight Express & more
September 2025 - West End theatre top picks
September 2025 West End top picks & new London shows
London Theatre in October
London Shows playing in October 2027
West End Weekly 23 August 2025
West End Weekly (23 August 2025): Nicola Walker, Paddington, Hamilton & more
West End Weekly 16 August 2025 - Nicola Roberts (Hadestown, Photo Michael Wharley), Ncuti Gatwa (Born With Teeth, Photo Johan Persson), Ruthie Henshall (Cabaret, Photo via PR)
West End Weekly (19 August 2025): Nicola Roberts, Ncuti Gatwa, Ruthie Henshall & more
West End Weekly 9 August 2025 - Brian Conley (Back to the Future), Lulu (To Sir, With Love), Sean Hayes (Good Night, Oscar)
West End Weekly (9 August 2025): Brian Conley, Lulu, Sean Hayes & more
New Shows - October
New London Theatre Shows opening in October 2027
West End Weekly 1 August 2025 - The Importance of Being Earnest, The Producers and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
West End Weekly (2 August 2025): Stephen Fry, Harry Potter, The Producers & more
Closing Soon in the West End (Summer 2025) - Burlesque (Photo Pamela Raith), Evita (Photo Marc Brenner), The Great Gatsby (Photo Johan Persson), 101 Dalmatians (Photo Johan Persson)
Closing in the West End: Major shows leaving London soon – from Evita to Tina
August 2025 - What's New in the West End
August 2025 – New shows in the West End
West End Weekly 26 July 2025 - MJ (Photo Matthew Murphy), Burlesque (Photo Pamela Raith), Tina (Matt Crockett)
West End Weekly (26 July 2025): Burlesque, MJ, Fleur East & more
Age Limits - Pre-schoolers
London shows for Pre-schoolers
West End Weekly 18 July 2025 - MJ The Musical (Photo Matthew Murphy), Every Brilliant Thing (Photo Oliver Rosser), Cirque du Soleil Ovo (Photo Cirque du Soleil)
West End Weekly (19 July 2025): MJ, Minnie Driver, Cirque du Soleil & more
Summer - Great West End Shows for Kids
Summer 2027: West End Shows for kids and families
West End Weekly - 12 July 2025 - Cabaret (Photo Marc Brenner), Joe Locke (Photo via PR), Till The Stars Come Down (Photo Manuel Harlan)
West End Weekly (12 July 2025): Cabaret, Joe Locke, Till the Stars Come Down, Paranormal Activity & More
Age Limits - West End Shows for Teenagers
London shows for Teenagers
Age Limits - West End Shows for Tweens
London shows for Tweens
West End Weekly (5 July 2025) - Susan Sarandon (Photo Darren Tieste), Elf The Musical (Photo via PR), Evita (Photo Marc Brenner)
West End Weekly (5 July 2025): Susan Sarandon, Elf, Evita & more
The Big Summer Theatre Sale - Final Weekend
The Big Summer Theatre Event – Final weekend
West End - What's new in July 2025. Burlesque, Evita, Inter Alia, Good Night Oscar
Top 10 hot shows opening in July 2025 in the West End
Summer in the West End 2025
Summer in the West End: Shows in London this Summer 2027
West End Weekly 28 June 2025 - Luke Brady in Hercules (Photos Johan Persson), Maddie Grace Jepson in Back to the Future (Photo Hugo Glendinning)
West End Weekly (28 June 2025): Hercules, Moulin Rouge!, All My Sons & more
West End Weekly - Stereophonic (Photo Marc Brenner) & Les Miserables (Photo Daniel Boud)
West End Weekly (21 June 2025): Evita, Stereophonic, Les Mis & More
London Theatre - Air Conditioning
London Theatres with Air Con or Cooling systems
Musical Con - What's On In London
Musical Con – Book London shows playing the weekend of Musical Con
West End Weekly - Rachel Zegler in rehearsals for EVITA (Photo Justine Matthew) and Jamaal Fields-Green in MJ The Musical (Photo Matthew Murphy)
West End Weekly (14 June 2025): MJ , Evita, Tony Awards & More
West End Weekly 7 June 2025. Brian Conley (Photo Hugo Glendinning) and Luke Brady and cast of Hercules at the Royal Variety Performance (Screenshot)
West End Weekly (7 June 2025): Hercules, Brian Conley, Fiddler on the Roof & more
What's New in June 2025 in the West End
Top London shows opening in June 2025
West End Weekly (31 May 2025)_ Abba Voyage & Moulin Rouge! (Photo Johan Persson)
West End Weekly (31 May 2025): ABBA Voyage, West End Live, Moulin Rouge! & more
The Observer
The Observer – London Theatre Reviews
West End Weekly - 24 May 2025
West End Weekly (24 May 2025): Spies, Evita, Hercules & more
Early Summer Sale - Final Weekend
Early Summer Theatre Sale 2025
West End Weekly - Mrs Warren's Profession (Photo Johan Persson) & The Comedy About Spies (Photo Mark Senior)
West End Weekly (17 May 2025): Imelda Staunton, Come Alive!, Comedy About Spies & more
West End Weekly 10 May 2025 - David Harewood in Othello (Photo Oliver Rosser) & Emma Kingston in Wicked (Photo Matt Crockett)
West End Weekly (10 May 2025): Othello, Wicked & more
London Theatre - Half Term Holidays - May
What London shows are playing in the May half-term school holidays 2027?
West End Weekly - Cabaret, The Weir, The National Theatre & more
West End Weekly (3 May 2025): Cabaret new cast, National Theatre New season, The Weir & more
West End Shows - New in May 2025
10 Top London Shows to see in May 2025
New Shows - May
What new West End & London shows are opening in May 2027?
London Theatre in May
What London Shows are playing in May 2027?
West End Live - Shows to Book
West End Live 2026 – Book London shows playing the weekend of West End Live
West End Weekly 25 April 2025 - Paddington The Musical & The Brightening Air (Photo Manuel Harlan)
West End Weekly (26 April 2025): Paddington The Musical, The Brightening Air, The Great Gatsby & more
West End Shows closing - Mrs Doubtfire, Unicorn, Richard II
West End shows set to close including Mrs Doubtfire, Unicorn, Richard II & more
New Shows - 2025
New Shows opening in London in 2025
West End Weekly - The Comedy About Spies & Fleur East in Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
West End Weekly (19 April 2025): The Comedy About Spies, Matilda, Fleur East & more
West End Weekly - Ncuti Gatwa (Photo Felicity McCabe), Bryan Cranston (Photo Oliver Rosser)
West End Weekly (12 April 2025): Bryan Cranston in All My Sons, Ncuti Gatwa in Born With Teeth & more
Spring Deals 2025 - West End Theatre
Spring Theatre Deals 2025
Easter Shows - London Theatre
What’s on this Easter 2027 & the Easter School Holidays in London’s West End theatres
West End Weekly - My Master Builder
West End Weekly (5 April 2025): My Master Builder, Olivier Awards, Inside No 9 & more
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