Star Led London Theatre Shows

West End stars on stage: London theatre shows featuring famous actors

Our guide to the stars currently appearing on stage in London’s West End.

The allure and glamour of the West End is forever associated with shows with star power; London theatre productions which feature famous star names – from legends of British theatre to TV top-liners and Hollywood megastars.

This collection brings together all of the shows that are now playing or booking in the West End that feature famous faces.

A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story
Alexandra Palace Theatre
Dickens' classic tale A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story comes to the Alexandra Palace in a new twist by Mark Gatiss

Starts: 24 Nov 2023
Booking to: 7 Jan 2024

A Little Life
Savoy Theatre
Ivo van Hove directs a stage adaptation of best-selling novel A Little Life at London's Savoy Theatre starring James Norton

Starts: 4 Jul 2023
Booking to: 5 Aug 2023

ABBA Voyage
ABBA Arena
ABBA Voyage is the extraordinary new concert at ABBA Arena in London

Booking to: 26 May 2024

Aspects of Love
Lyric Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Aspects of Love starring Michael Ball at the Lyric Theatre in London

Booking to: 11 Nov 2023

★ Special Prices
Back to the Future
Adelphi Theatre
A major new musical adaptation of hit Hollywood movie Back to the Future.

Booking to: 22 Oct 2023

★ Exclusive Prices
Bleak Expectations
Criterion Theatre
Based on the hit BBC Radio 4 comedy, Bleak Expectations is playing at the Criterion Theatre

Booking to: 3 Sep 2023

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Brokeback Mountain
@sohoplace Theatre
The world premiere production of Brokeback Mountain starring Mike Faist, Lucas Hedges & Eddi Reader

Booking to: 12 Aug 2023

Dr Semmelweis
Harold Pinter Theatre
Mark Rylance stars in the West End premiere of Dr Semmelweis at the Harold Pinter Theatre

Starts: 29 Jun 2023
Booking to: 7 Oct 2023

Great Expectations
Garrick Theatre
Eddie Izzard stars in an acclaimed new version of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations at the Garrick Theatre in London

Booking to: 1 Jul 2023

Guys & Dolls
Bridge Theatre
A stunning new revival of Broadway classic Guys and Dolls staged as immersive theatre, at the Bridge Theatre in London

Booking to: 24 Feb 2024

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Patriots
Noel Coward Theatre
Tom Hollander stars in the West End premiere of Patriots by The Crown's Peter Morgan

Booking to: 19 Aug 2023

★ Exclusive Prices
Penn Teller The Final UK Tour
Penn & Teller: The Final UK Tour
Eventim Apollo
Two of the world's most famous magicians - Penn & Teller - are back in London with their Penn & Teller: The Final UK Tour

Starts: 13 Jun 2023
Booking to: 18 Jun 2023

Pretty Woman: The Musical
Savoy Theatre
Pretty Woman: The Musical now playing in London's West End

Booking to: 18 Jun 2023

★ Save up to £75
Pygmalion
The Old Vic
An explosive new production of George Bernard Shaw's much-loved drama Pygmalion is revived at The Old Vic theatre this autumn.

Starts: 6 Sep 2023
Booking to: 28 Oct 2023

Rose
Ambassadors Theatre
Maureen Lipman stars in Martin Sherman’s acclaimed play Rose at the Ambassadors Theatre

Booking to: 18 Jun 2023

Shirley Valentine
Duke of York's Theatre
Sheridan Smith stars in Willy Russell's heart-warming comedy Shirley Valentine at the Duke of York's Theatre in London

Booking to: 3 Jun 2023

Sister Act
Dominion Theatre
Sister Act The Musical is back is London, based on the iconic movie starring Beverley Knight

Starts: 15 Mar 2024
Booking to: 31 Aug 2024

Song From Far Away
Hampstead Theatre
Award-winning musician and actor Will Young stars in emotional and moving play Song From Far Away, coming to Hampstead Theatre

Starts: 28 Jun 2023
Booking to: 22 Jul 2023

Stumped
Hampstead Theatre
A What If play about Samuel Becket and Harold Pinter starring Stephen Tompkinson and Andrew Lancel

Starts: 22 Jun 2023
Booking to: 22 Jul 2023

The Crown Jewels
Garrick Theatre
The Crown Jewels is the hilarious new comedy starring Al Murray & Carrie Hope Fletcher at the Garrick Theatre in London

Starts: 7 Jul 2023
Booking to: 16 Sep 2023

★ Special Prices
The King and I
Dominion Theatre
Rodgers and Hammerstein's Broadway hit musical The King and I at the West End's Dominion Theatre in London

Starts: 20 Jan 2024
Booking to: 2 Mar 2024

The Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty's Theatre
Experience the thrill of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty's Theatre in London

Booking to: 2 Mar 2024

The Pillowman Duke of Yorks Theatre
The Pillowman
Duke of York's Theatre
The Pillowman starring Lily Allen & Steve Pemberton

Starts: 10 Jun 2023
Booking to: 2 Sep 2023

The Third Man - A Musical Thriller
Menier Chocolate Factory
Graham Greene’s brilliant story is brought to life on stage in a new musical thriller

Starts: 10 Jun 2023
Booking to: 9 Sep 2023



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