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London offers some of the world's best theatre and musicals. Browse the ideas and inspiration below or use the search opposite to access our comprehensive London theatre listings.

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Oliver!
Oliver! returns to London, starring Rowan Atkinson. From 12 Dec

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Sunset Boulevard
A new production at London's Comedy Theatre. Previews from 4 Dec

Sister Act The Musical
Get into the habit at the London Palladium. Previews from 2 May

The Norman Conquests
Alan Ayckbourn's comic trilogy returns to London. Ends 20 Dec

Calendar Girls
Stage adaptation of the hit film comes to London. Opens 4 Apr

A Little Night Music
Feel the romance in Trevor Nunn's new production. Ends 8 Mar

Carousel
Lesley Garrett returns to the West End. Until 25 Jul

Oliver!
Oliver! returns to London, starring Rowan Atkinson. From 12 Dec

Monty Python's Spamalot
You'd be silly to miss London's Pythonesque musical. Until 3 Jan

The Giraffe & The Pelly & Me
Musical puppet show with story by Roald Dahl. 22 Nov-1 Feb

Hairspray
Award-winning musical with Michael Ball. Booking until 24 Oct 09

The Sound of Music
London is alive with the Sound of Music! Booking until Feb 09

Avenue Q
This witty puppet musical is no kids' show. Until 28 Mar 09

Joseph
Lee Mead stars in this dazzling musical. Booking to 10 Jan

Zorro: The Musical
Swashbuckling sword fights, flamenco and fun. Until Sep 09

No Man's Land
David Walliams stars in Pinter's tragic comedy. Until 3 Jan

Oedipus
Ralph Fiennes plays Oedipus at the National. Until 4 Jan

Peter Pan Kensington Gardens
An exciting new production of Peter Pan comes to London

Wig Out!
Sassy music, killer costumes, cabaret fun. Until 10 Jan

Amazônia
The Young Vic presents a tropical Christmas show. From 27 Nov

Imagine This
A new musical at the New London Theatre. Ends 28 Feb

Jersey Boys
The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Ends Apr 09

Pantomimes in London
Enjoy a traditional (or alternative!) Christmas Panto

TS Eliot Festival
Theatre festival celebrating the works of TS Eliot. Ends 17 Jan

Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Jason Donovan stars in this heart-warming musical. From 10 Mar 09

Rain Man
Josh Hartnett stars in Rain Man at the Apollo. Until 20 Dec

Wicked
A dazzling musical about the witches of Oz. Booking to Apr 09

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story
Buddy returns to the West End. Booking until 28 Mar 09

Treasure Island
Keith Allen sails into his West End debut. Until 28 Feb 09

Chicago: The Musical
For a great night of entertainment, see Chicago. Until Aug 09

Cirque du Soleil: Quidam
Cirque du Soleil return to the Royal Albert Hall. 4 Jan-7 Feb

Mamma Mia!
Summery feel-good show based on ABBA's music. Until Apr 09

La Cage Aux Folles
The world's campest musical returns to London! Ends 10 Jan

RSC Winter Season
Hamlet, 2 Dreams, a Tragedy and a Shrew. Until Mar 09

The Gruffalo
Mice, monsters and more at The Duchess. Ends 4 Jan

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Family-friendly shows for the festive period

Dirty Dancing
A smash-hit musical version of the film. Booking until Oct 09

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