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
The Mousetrap
St. Martin's Theatre
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Phoenix Theatre
Hay Fever
Wyndham's Theatre
My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Palace Theatre
The Lives of Others
Adelphi Theatre
Oh, Mary!
Trafalgar Theatre
The Hunger Games: On Stage
Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre
The Cherry Orchard
Harold Pinter Theatre
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre
The Comedy About Spies
Adelphi Theatre
Affluenza
Riverside StudiosWitness for the Prosecution
London County Hall
The Story
Olivier Theatre
Paranormal Activity
Ambassadors Theatre
Much Ado About Nothing - Globe
Globe Theatre
The Standard Of Living
Theatre Royal Haymarket
The Jungle Book
Olivier Theatre
My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?)
Apollo Theatre
The Children
Lyric Hammersmith
Room on the Broom Live On Stage
Lyric Theatre
Cloud 9
Lyttelton Theatre
Electra/Persona
Lyttelton Theatre
Eurotrash
Young Vic (Main House)
Tru
Menier Chocolate Factory
Potted Panto
Apollo Theatre
Cinderella
Lyric Hammersmith
Peppa Pig’s Big Family Show!
Theatre Royal Haymarket
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Dorfman Theatre
Julius Caesar - Globe
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas
Alexandra Palace
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
Park Theatre
The Animals Come to the Table - Globe
Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Cinderella: Buttons Undone!
Charing Cross Theatre
The Pianist
Park Theatre
Holy Fool
Park Theatre
Murder, She Didn't Write
Duchess Theatre
Nine Night
Kiln Theatre
Mother Russia
Hampstead Theatre
Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean
Theatre Royal Haymarket
Garry Starr Classic Penguins
The Other Palace - Main Theatre
Fences
Lyric Hammersmith
Insane Asylum Seekers
Bush Theatre
Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel
Vaudeville Theatre
White Rabbit Red Rabbit
Duchess Theatre
Darkling
Bush Theatre
Man to Man
Royal Court
Feeling Afraid As If Something Terrible Is Going To Happen
The Other Palace - Main Theatre
As You Like It - Globe
Globe Theatre
Table 17
Kiln Theatre
Berlin
Kiln Theatre
The Afronauts
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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