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What is on in London’s West End for the week of 8 to 14 June 2026: long-running hits, star casting and the shows in their final weeks. Live prices.
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The highest-rated West End shows on sale this week, ranked by thousands of real audience reviews. The Lion King and My Neighbour Totoro lead at 4.9.
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The best-value West End shows on sale for 8 to 14 June 2026, with tickets from £13. Where strong ratings and low entry prices actually overlap.
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Theatre across the UK this week: touring shows and flagship regional productions for 8 to 14 June 2026, from Miss Saigon in Glasgow to the RSC.
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The West End's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is dropping its two-part format after a decade. The new single-show version opens at the Palace Theatre on 9…
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Simon Stone rewrites Aeschylus' ancient revenge trilogy for the Bridge Theatre, starring David Morrissey, Mary-Louise Parker, and Tom Glynn-Carney.
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A live snapshot of the West End: 46 shows on sale, tickets from £13, running times from 80 minutes to two-part epics. The real numbers behind a London theatr…
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Convinced theatre is not for you? With 46 shows on sale from £13, the West End is louder, funnier and cheaper than you think. Here are the ones that change m…
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Cole Porter's golden age musical sparkles at the Barbican with standout performances from Freddie Fox, Julian Ovenden, and Helen George. A pure delight.
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After a record-breaking first run, the stage adaptation of Midsomer Murders is heading back on tour from April 2027 with Daniel Casey reprising Inspector Tom…
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An all-female Glengarry Glen Ross arrives at the Old Vic, plus My Neighbour Totoro's final extension and exciting new plays across London's stages.
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Thousands of young patients will experience The Gruffalo Live On Stage for free this July, as Lowry, Tall Stories and Read for Good expand their pioneering h…
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Hotter Project return to Edinburgh Fringe with HAM, a bold eco-reimagining of Hamlet, previewing at Soho Theatre on 28 July before a full run at Summerhall.
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Disney Princess – The Concert is heading to the UK and Ireland for the first time in March 2027, with over 30 dates including five London performances at the…
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ALT B: Hamlet, A 70s Tragedy runs for two nights only at The Bush Theatre this June, with all proceeds supporting Compass Collective during Refugee Week.
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Mischief Theatre's hit spy spoof returns to the West End this summer with its original cast and a new addition, running at the Adelphi Theatre from 1 August …
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New production shots from Beetlejuice the Musical at the Prince Edward Theatre showcase the spectacular staging, costumes, and cast of the West End transfer.
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We’ve been waiting a lifetime for Beetlejuice the Musical to knock three times on West End's door, and just when we thought all ...
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From blockbuster West End musicals to outdoor theatre and iconic attractions, here's your ultimate guide to the best things to do in London this summer.
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Martina Laird's powerful play set in 1950s Trinidad finally reaches London after a remarkable 20-year journey from bottom drawer to RSC hit.
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Tony Award-winning creator Cole Escola will star in Oh, Mary! at London's Trafalgar Theatre for just four weeks from 20 July. Tickets go on sale 29 May.
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From the Royal Ballet's sun-drenched revival to a Jane Austen one-man show at the Garrick and Jesus Christ Superstar's Drury Lane transfer, here's what to se…
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FIGURE ensemble presents three unmissable concerts this June, featuring countertenors Iestyn Davies and Hugh Cutting, plus a reimagined Vivaldi Four Seasons.
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Comedian and actor Rosie Jones joins The Show People Podcast for an intimate one-night-only event at Clapham's iconic LGBTQIA+ venue on 10 June 2025.
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From 'My Way' to 'Fly Me To The Moon,' here's your full guide to every iconic Frank Sinatra song featured in the new West End musical at the Aldwych Theatre.
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