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Best Family-Friendly West End Shows in 2026
Eight family-friendly West End picks for 2026, from major musicals to shorter summer options that work well for children and grown-ups alike.
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Tim Hochstrasser
Tim Hochstrasser is a life-long enthusiast for and supporter of the performing arts in all forms, from classic to contemporary. By day he teaches and lectures intellectual and cultural history at LSE and also conducts guided historical walks around London. By night he is usually in a theatre, possibly followed by a cabaret chaser...
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REVIEW: Hadestown, Lyric Theatre London ✭✭✭✭
Tim Hochstrasser reviews Hadestown, the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical which is now playing at the Lyric Theatre, West End.
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REVIEW: Hamnet, Garrick Theatre London ✭✭✭
Tim Hochstrasser reviews the RSC's production of Hamnet now playing at the Garrick Theatre London. Until 17 Feb 2024
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REVIEW: The Little Big Things, @SohoPlace ✭✭✭✭✭
Tim Hochastrasser reviews new British musical The Little Big Things which is now playing @SohoPlace. Book tickets now!
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REVIEW: The Old Man and the Pool, Wyndham's Theatre ✭✭✭
Tim Hochstrasser reviews The Old Man and the Pool now playing at the Wyndham's Theatre, London. Until 7 October.
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REVIEW: That Face, Orange Tree Theatre Richmond ✭✭✭
Tim Hochstrasser reviews Polly Stenham's play That Face now playing at the Orange Tree Theatre Richmond. Until 7 October.
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REVIEW: Ruddigore, Opera Holland Park ✭✭✭✭✭
Tim Hochstrasser reviews Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore presented by Opera Holland Park and Charles Court Opera.
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REVIEW: Itch, Holland Park Opera ✭✭✭✭✭
Tim Hochstrasser reviews the World premiere of Itch commissioned and presented by Opera Holland Park until 4 August 2023.
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REVIEW: Dazzling Divas, The Mill at Sonning ✭✭✭✭
Tim Hochstrasser reviews Dazzling Divas featuring Issy van Randwyck at The Mill At Sonning. Until 29 July.
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REVIEW: La Boheme, Opera Holland Park ✭✭✭
Tim Hochstrasser reviews Puccini's La Boheme presented as part of Opera Holland Park's 2023 season.
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REVIEW: Crazy For You, Gillian Lynne Theatre ✭✭✭✭✭
Tim Hochstrasser reviews the West End transfer of Crazy For You now playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London..
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REVIEW: A Strange Loop, Barbican Theatre ✭✭✭✭
Tim Hochstrasser reviews the London transfer of Michael R Jackson's award-winning musical A Strange Loop currently playing at the Barbican
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