The 11 Best West End Shows to Book in London

1.London Theatre: Wicked the Musical

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $43Our pick

Review of Wicked in London at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, with seat choices, prices, practical tips, family details, and honest drawbacks.

“This activity does not specify the theater location until the purchase is completed, the play is in 2 theaters in different cities and the supplier does not have changes or refunds, I feel very upset since we lost more than $7,000 on 4 tickets that we bought thinking that the play It was in New York, it turned out that the London theater also offers the same play”

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2.London Theatre: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Review of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at London’s Piccadilly Theatre, with seat advice, show details, price, timing, and practical booking tips.

“Amazing evening the sets were incredible and the talent absolutely world class - well done to everyone involved in this production”

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3.London Theatre: Disney’s The Lion King

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

See Disney’s The Lion King at London’s Lyceum Theatre, with dazzling costumes, music, and sets, plus mobile tickets and seating choices.

“Outstanding performance by each and every actor in the show. The orchestra and stage settings need a standing ovation. Also expressions of each participant was true to their role. Bravo”

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4.London Theatre: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical-Closes Sept 2025!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · from $18Best value

See TINA at London’s Aldwych Theatre before it closes in September 2025, with live hits, a powerful story, and a full-cast sing-along.

“Great performance by cast and band. The finale/encore was incredible! What a wonderful evening in London's lovely theater district.”

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5.London Theatre: The Phantom of the Opera

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 215 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

See Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera at London’s His Majesty’s Theatre, with a grand score, lavish staging, and West End atmosphere.

“The play was fantastic. Everything was well designed and executed. Great performance by the cast and absolutely superb costumes!”

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6.Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 195 reviews · from $36

Tour Shakespeare’s Globe in London, explore its new exhibition, try period costumes, and learn how the wooden O survived fire, plague, and politics.

“Joe was a fantastic tour guide! Kind, engaging, and a lot of fun. This tour is packed full of history and tidbits for only being 45 mins long. Well worth the time and money. My mom and I had a blast. And I am obsessed with the gift shop.”

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7.London Theatre: The Devil Wears Prada

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 176 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $43

Review The Devil Wears Prada musical at London’s Dominion Theatre, with Elton John’s score, ticket value, age rules, and practical booking tips.

“Beautiful theatre, great energetic show, fun interactive areas for pictures, musicians excellent, talent on stage phenomenal”

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8.London Theatre: Mrs Doubtfire The Musical

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · from $106

Review of Mrs. Doubtfire The Musical at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre, with family appeal, ticket value, timing, strengths, and drawbacks.

“Honestly kinda lame w the writing. Was just ok. I love London theater but check out other shows, this would be my last unless w maybe 10 and younger. (Even 11 yo who likes different things found it lame 😕)”

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9.London Theatre: Stranger Things: The First Shadow

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Stranger Things: The First Shadow brings Hawkins to London's Phoenix Theatre with thrilling stagecraft, flexible seats, and a gripping origin story.

“The show was incredible, the theatre was great with good facilities we really enjoyed our evening watching stranger things.”

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10.London Theatre: Mamma Mia!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 2 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Review of London’s Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre, with ABBA hits, seating advice, family rules, price details, and practical tips.

“It was great the songs the energy was fabulous, I loved it.”

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11.London Theatre: The Mousetrap

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $30

See Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap at London’s St Martin’s Theatre, with a classic whodunit, West End atmosphere, and mobile tickets.

“The cast kept me very engaged very enjoyable show I will keep the ending a secret! It holds a record snd I hope for many more years to come !”

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