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.
The Mousetrap
St. Martin's Theatre
Fawlty Towers – The Play
Apollo Theatre
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Phoenix Theatre
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child: Both Parts
Palace Theatre
The Tempest
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Dr Strangelove
Noël Coward Theatre
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
Alterations
Lyttelton Theatre
The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Sadler's Wells
Richard II
Bridge Theatre
F**king Men
Waterloo East Theatre
Speed
Bush Theatre
Manhunt
Royal Court
Punch
Young Vic (Main House)
The Deep Blue Sea
Theatre Royal Haymarket
Macbeth
Lyric Hammersmith
My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre
Weather Girl
Soho Theatre
The Last Laugh
Noël Coward Theatre
Unicorn
Garrick Theatre
Dear England
Olivier Theatre
Three Sisters - Globe
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors
Menier Chocolate Factory
How To Fight Loneliness
Park Theatre
The Comedy About Spies
Noël Coward Theatre
Retrograde
Apollo Theatre
Shanghai Dolls
Kiln Theatre
The Smeds and The Smoos
Lyric Theatre
A Knock on the Roof
Royal Court
The Years
Harold Pinter Theatre
The Seagull
Barbican Centre
The Brightening Air
Old Vic
Second Best
Riverside Studios
Elektra
Duke of York's Theatre
The Score
Theatre Royal Haymarket
Canned Goods
Southwark Playhouse Borough
Ghosts
Lyric Hammersmith
An Evening with Sir Lenny Henry
Bush Theatre
Cymbeline - Globe
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
The Merchant of Venice 1936
Trafalgar Studios
Ballet Shoes
Olivier Theatre
The Gift
Park Theatre
The Lonely Londoners
Kiln Theatre
The Little Foxes
Young Vic (Main House)
A Streetcar Named Desire
Noël Coward Theatre
My Master Builder
Wyndham's Theatre
Murder, She Didn't Write
Duchess Theatre
Kyoto
Soho Place
Dracula
Lyric Hammersmith
Lavender, Hyacinth, Violet, Yew
Bush Theatre
A Good House
Royal CourtDiscover 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.
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