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31 plays on sale now with live prices and seat maps
All London plays
4.7star rating
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Palace Theatre, London
One-part from 9 October 2026; booking through 27 June 2027 at the Palace Theatre
from £30
4.7star rating
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Phoenix Theatre, London
Final performance 27 December 2026 at the Phoenix Theatre
from £29.27
4.9star rating
My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre, London
West End run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre; tickets on sale on British Theatre
from £18
4.3star rating
from £35.40
4.6star rating
The Mousetrap
St Martin's Theatre, London
Open-ended West End run at St Martins Theatre; tickets on sale on British Theatre
from £30
5.0star rating
58th Street: Immersive Jazz Dining at Belle Livingstone's Country Club
Belle Livingstone's 58th Street Country Club
from £74.85
4.7star rating
Much Ado About Nothing at Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe, London
from £6
4.6star rating
from £18
Peppa Pig's Big Family Show!
Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
from £12
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from £24
from £30
from £18
from £102
Ivanov at the Bridge Theatre
Bridge Theatre, London
from £31.25
from £6
from £6
from £29.27
Paranormal Activity
Ambassadors Theatre, London
from £32.78
from £12
from £18
from £6
from £29.27
from £18.75
The Hunger Games: On Stage
Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre, London
from £31.20
from £90
from £6
from £15.60
from £30
Witness For The Prosecution
Sixteenth company from 22 September 2026; booking through 19 September 2027 at London County Hall
from £20.40
Plays in London's West End
Musicals get the posters, but London's reputation as the world's greatest theatre city rests on its plays. On any given week the West End offers gripping thrillers, landmark dramas, laugh-out-loud comedies and large-scale theatrical spectacle, often with film and television stars on stage. Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap at St Martin's Theatre is the longest-running play in history, while Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre and Stranger Things: The First Shadow at the Phoenix Theatre have redefined how spectacular a play can be.
Thrillers, classics and comedies
If you like being kept on the edge of your seat, London's murder-mystery tradition runs deep: The Mousetrap has been keeping its secret since 1952. For classic drama, revivals arrive every season, from Cyrano de Bergerac at the Noël Coward Theatre to Shakespeare performed as it was meant to be seen at Shakespeare's Globe. If you would rather laugh all evening, The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre is the West End's most reliable comedy, and our comedy page collects the rest. Star-led limited seasons, like Grace Pervades at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, typically run for twelve to sixteen weeks only, so they are worth booking as soon as dates are announced.
Booking tickets for a play
Plays generally sell more gently than musicals, which makes them excellent value: top-price seats often cost less than the equivalent seat at a blockbuster musical, and midweek availability is usually good even at short notice. Limited-run, star-led productions are the exception and can sell out within days of going on sale. Browse what's on tonight for same-day ideas, or our under £30 page for budget-friendly options.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a West End play last?
Most plays run between 2 and 2 and a half hours including an interval, noticeably shorter than most musicals. Some, like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, are staged in two parts; check each show's page for exact times.
What is the difference between a play and a musical?
A play tells its story through dialogue rather than songs. That usually means smaller casts, sharper writing and a more intimate evening, though modern productions like Stranger Things: The First Shadow deliver effects to rival any musical.
Are West End plays suitable for children?
It varies widely. Family titles like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child welcome older children, while many dramas deal with adult themes. Each show's page lists its age guidance.
Do I need to know Shakespeare to enjoy the Globe?
No. Productions at Shakespeare's Globe are staged to be followed by everyone, and standing tickets in the yard are one of London's great theatre bargains.
When should I book?
Long-runners like The Mousetrap can usually be booked days ahead. Star-led limited seasons sell out fastest, book those as early as you can.
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