London Shows ordered into collections, helping you choose what to see in the West End. Our Collections range from genre such as Musical Comedies and Musical Epics, to 5 Star Shows, new works and revivals, Broadway hits, jukebox musicals, LGBTQ+ favourites and more.

Stars in the West End: The 2026 Season Guide
London Theatre - Stars on Stage in 2026
Stars in the West End: The 2026 Season Guide
Stars of stage and screen head to London's West End in 2026. Don't miss your chance to see these famous faces up close.
Top romantic shows to see in London on Valentine’s Day 2027
Love in the West End - Valentine's Day London Theatre
Top romantic shows to see in London on Valentine’s Day 2027
A Valentine's Day guide to London Theatre shows playing on Valentine's Day weekend in London
Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-winning London Theatre
Theatre Award Winners
Olivier Award-winning and Tony Award-winning London Theatre
London Theatre shows which have won Olivier Awards and Tony Awards and that are now playing or booking in the West End.
Shakespeare on the London stage – current & upcoming productions
Shakespeare - London Theatre Plays
Shakespeare on the London stage – current & upcoming productions
A collection of current William Shakespeare productions in London, including work at Shakespeares Globe Theatre and by the Royal Shakespeare Company.
West End Shows on Tour
West End Shows - On Tour
West End Shows on Tour
West End shows out on tour of the UK and Ireland, and coming to a theatre near you
Concerts and Musicals in Concert on the West End stage
Treason The Musical in Concert - Bradley Jaden and Carrie Hope Fletcher. Photo by Mark Senior
Concerts and Musicals in Concert on the West End stage
Our round-up of staged musical concerts and concerts in the West End
West End Shows with Global Majority stories and characters
The Harder They Come - Stratford East. Natey Jones and cast. Photo by Danny Kaan
West End Shows with Global Majority stories and characters
A guide to shows playing or coming soon to London that have themes, principal characters and subjects relating to Global Majority communities
Immersive Theatre
Immersive Theatre
Immersive theatre to experience in London.
Musical Dramas: The best dramatic musicals on the London stage
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical
Musical Dramas: The best dramatic musicals on the London stage
Our ultimate guide to the best Musical Dramas in London's West End Theatre
Thought-provoking shows in London
The Motive and the Cue at the National Theatre. Photo by Mark Douet
Thought-provoking shows in London
A selection of thought-provoking plays and musicals in London, written by some of the greatest past and living playwrights and authors.
West End Musical Comedies: Hilarious musicals in London
Scene from The Book of Mormon musical in London 2026 featuring missionaries and a colourful performer on stage.
West End Musical Comedies: Hilarious musicals in London
Discover the best musical comedies in London, from laugh-out-loud West End hits to sharp satirical stage productions currently playing and booking into 2027. Browse live availability and book tickets online.
London theatre farces and slapstick shows
The Play That Goes Wrong
London theatre farces and slapstick shows
Find tickets to the best London farces and slapstick comedies with our useful list of West End shows.
Historical West End plays and musicals in London
Historical West End plays and musicals in London
A guide to musicals and plays in London that are based on historical events.
West End Musical Epics: Big musicals in London
The Phantom of the Opera
West End Musical Epics: Big musicals in London
Big musicals in London, listing the epic shows that continue to wow audiences with their spectacle
London Theatre Revivals: Returning Stage revivals of plays and musicals in London
Stage Revival - London Theatre
London Theatre Revivals: Returning Stage revivals of plays and musicals in London
A guide to acclaimed musicals and plays that have been revived and are now playing in London's West End Theatre district.
New Work on the London stage: New London theatre plays and musicals now playing
New Shows in London Theatre
New Work on the London stage: New London theatre plays and musicals now playing
New work staged in the West End, including brand new musicals, drama and comedies on stage in London.
London Theatre by famous writers, now on stage in London
Famous Writers - London Theatre
London Theatre by famous writers, now on stage in London
A guide to famous writers and their plays and musicals currently on stage in London.
West End stars on stage: London theatre shows featuring famous actors
Star Led London Theatre Shows
West End stars on stage: London theatre shows featuring famous actors
Our guide to London theatre shows featuring stars currently appearing on London's West End stage.
London theatre shows based on a true story
London Theatre Based on a True Story
London theatre shows based on a true story
A collection of London Theatre shows that is based on a true story or biography.
Feel-good fun! West End shows that make you happy
Feel Good Shows
Feel-good fun! West End shows that make you happy
A fun collection of the best Feel-good London theatre, from West End musicals to stand-up come
Period theatre: London shows in a historical period setting
The Mirror and the Light
Period theatre: London shows in a historical period setting
A collection of West End Theatre shows that are set within a period or historical time.
London theatre shows in a contemporary setting
London theatre shows in a contemporary setting
A listing of London theatre shows that are based in modern, contemporary settings.
Long-running West End musicals and plays in London
Long running London Theatre musicals - Les Miserables
Long-running West End musicals and plays in London
Our guide to the long-running London Theatre musicals, drama and comedies playing in the West End.
LGBTQ West End shows – Gay friendly London shows and shows with gay characters and themes
Pride Flag
LGBTQ West End shows – Gay friendly London shows and shows with gay characters and themes
West End Shows that are LGBT Gay friendly or have gay themes and characters
London Theatre based on popular songs you know and love
Musicals based on Popular Songs
London Theatre based on popular songs you know and love
A guide to London Theatre shows featuring popular songs that you already know and love.
Fun West End shows: A camp night out at a London Theatre
A camp night out at the London Theatre
Fun West End shows: A camp night out at a London Theatre
If you love your shows loud, brash and funny, then try out this list of camp musicals and shows in London.
London Theatre Premieres: Brand new shows playing in London
London Theatre Coming Soon
London Theatre Premieres: Brand new shows playing in London
This collection presents new writing and brand new shows being presented on the London Theatre scene for the first time
London Theatre shows based on books now playing in London
London Shows based on a book
London Theatre shows based on books now playing in London
Shows in London based on a best-selling book
Broadway Shows now playing in London
Broadway - London Theatre
Broadway Shows now playing in London
Broadway shows that have come to London
Romantic West End shows on stage in London
Romantic London Theatre
Romantic West End shows on stage in London
The best romantic London Theatre musicals and plays in the West End
The best Jukebox Musicals in London
Jukebox Musicals - London Theatre
The best Jukebox Musicals in London
Our collection of London Theatre's best jukebox musicals - based on songs you know and love.
London Theatre shows based on a TV show or film now playing in London
London Theatre Shows Based on a Film
London Theatre shows based on a TV show or film now playing in London
A collection of West End shows based on successful movies and TV shows.


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