Plays in London

Discover all the must-see London plays, from comedies to dramas to Shakespeare, happening at West End and Off-West End venues all across the city right now.

Plays

From £32

The Mousetrap

St. Martin's Theatre
From £31

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Phoenix Theatre
From £32

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Palace Theatre
From £25

Hay Fever

Wyndham's Theatre
From £69

The Lives of Others

Adelphi Theatre
From £19

My Neighbour Totoro

Gillian Lynne Theatre
From £31

Oh, Mary!

Trafalgar Theatre
From £32

The Standard Of Living

Theatre Royal Haymarket
From £32

The Traitors – Acts of Betrayal

Gillian Lynne Theatre
From £23

The Hunger Games: On Stage

Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre
From £31

The Cherry Orchard

Harold Pinter Theatre
From £28

Affluenza

Riverside Studios
From £32

An Oak Tree

The Other Palace - Main Theatre
From £25

The Play That Goes Wrong

Duchess Theatre
From £32

The Jungle Book

Olivier Theatre
From £13

Room on the Broom Live On Stage

Lyric Theatre
From £38

The Story

Olivier Theatre
From £35

Paranormal Activity

Ambassadors Theatre
From £82

Eurotrash

Young Vic (Main House)
From £22

Witness for the Prosecution

London County Hall
From £8

Much Ado About Nothing - Globe

Globe Theatre
From £47

Tru

Menier Chocolate Factory
From £19

Fences

Lyric Hammersmith
From £22

Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

Theatre Royal Haymarket
From £23

Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas

Alexandra Palace
From £13

Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show!

Theatre Royal Haymarket
From £35

Holy Fool

Park Theatre
From £13

Cinderella

Lyric Hammersmith
From £25

Amadeus

Noël Coward Theatre
From £44

Garry Starr Classic Penguins

The Other Palace - Main Theatre
From £32

Mr Loverman

Lyttelton Theatre
From £25

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

Dorfman Theatre
From £19

Nine Night

Kiln Theatre
From £38

Suddenly Last Summer

Olivier Theatre
From £150

Electra/Persona

Lyttelton Theatre
From £8

As You Like It - Globe

Globe Theatre
From £19

Table 17

Kiln Theatre
From £29

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley

Park Theatre
From £32

White Rabbit Red Rabbit

Duchess Theatre
From £32

Potted Panto

Apollo Theatre
From £13

Darkling

Bush Theatre
From £25

John Proctor is the Villain

Wyndham's Theatre
From £35

Mother Russia

Hampstead Theatre
From £25

Cloud 9

Lyttelton Theatre
From £18

The Children

Lyric Hammersmith
From £25

Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen

The Other Palace - Main Theatre
From £29

Cinderella: Buttons Undone!

Charing Cross Theatre
From £13

Insane Asylum Seekers

Bush Theatre
From £29

The Afronauts

Royal Court
From £29

The Pianist

Park Theatre
From £25

My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)

Apollo Theatre
From £32

Buffy Revamped

Lyric Theatre
From £28

Girls

From £8

The Animals Come to the Table - Globe

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse

Discover all the plays to see in London right now. London is world-renowned for its plays — the West End hit The Mousetrap, for one, is the longest-running play in the world, and there's no better place to see a classic Shakespeare play than in the city where he worked. But there are always new plays in London to discover, too, at venues across the city. Book tickets to London plays on Box Office.

Long-running contemporary plays in the West End include The Play That Goes Wrong, a slapstick comedy hit, and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the Olivier Award-winning stage show featuring characters from the beloved book and film series. Plays are often the best shows to attend if you want to see a celebrity on stage, as major stars often headline classic and new plays for limited runs.

There are West End or Off-West End plays in London for everyone, from uproarious comedies to emotional dramas to stage shows based on popular books, films, and TV shows. Browse all the plays London has to offer right now, and book tickets to London plays on Box Office now.

Frequently asked questions

What are some recommended plays to see in London?

Some London plays to check out include Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and The Mousetrap. These plays have run in the West End for years, so you can go see why they continue to attract fans, and they're always a great go-to option. Alongside them, new play productions are always premiering all over London, but most run for a limited time only.

Where can I see a play in London?

You can see plays all over London. The West End is known for showing famous plays like The Mousetrap, but Off-West End venues in other neighborhoods regularly host world premieres of new plays, inventive revivals of classic works, Shakespeare plays, and star-studded shows. Some successful Off-West End plays will transfer to the West End.

What is the price range for play tickets in London?

Play tickets in London vary in price, though the average theatre ticket price is approximately £50. Seats further back in the theatre, seats at small Off-West End plays, and seats bought early tend to be lower cost, but if your trip to the theatre is a special occasion, you might opt for a more expensive ticket closer to the stage or for a particularly in-demand show. Seats at all price points, though, offer great views of the stage.

From £32

Phantom of the Opera

His Majesty's Theatre
From £25

Hamilton

Victoria Palace Theatre
From £60

Cirque du Soleil - Kurios

Royal Albert Hall
From £32

Les Misérables

Sondheim Theatre
From £44

The Lion King

Lyceum Theatre
From £32

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Palace Theatre

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