London Theatre Ticket Guide

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.

Keira Knightley stars in The Misanthrope at London's Comedy Theatre

The Misanthrope
Damian Lewis leads an all-star cast with Tara Fitzgerald and Keira Knightley at the Comedy Theatre. 7 Dec-13 Mar

Alex Jennings and Richard Griffiths star in The Habit of Art

The Habit of Art
Richard Griffiths stars in Alan Bennett's play about Benjamin Britten and WH Auden at London's National Theatre. 5 Nov-24 Jan

Les Miserables

What's On Theatre Highlights

As well as long-running London theatre shows like Billy Elliot, The Lion King, Joseph, and Mamma Mia, below you'll find the current highlights of London's world-class theatre offerings. Our London theatre highlights include theatre ticket booking links to shows in London's fringe theatres, big West End musicals, star-studded blockbusters, Shakespeare in London and more.

Nation
Terry Pratchett adaptation at the National Theatre. 11 Nov-21 Feb

Aladdin
He's behind you! Panto magic comes to Hackney. From 28 Nov

A Christmas Carol
Musical adaptation of Dickens' Christmas classic. Opens 11 Nov

Othello
Comedian Lenny Henry makes his West End debut. Ends 12 Dec

La Clique
Burlesque and variety at London's Roundhouse. 25 Nov-17 Jan

Sweet Charity
Tamzin Outhwaite stars at Menier Chocolate Factory. 21 Nov-7 Mar

Sister Act The Musical
This divine musical is on now in London. Booking until 2010

Little Voice
X-Factor star Diana Vickers makes her West End debut. Ends 30 Jan

Endgame
Mark Rylance stars at London's Duchess Theatre. Ends 5 Dec

The Shawshank Redemption
The much-loved film is adapted for the London stage. Until 29 Nov

Speaking in Tongues
Life on Mars star John Simm returns to London. Until 12 Dec

Annie Get Your Gun
Jane Horrocks stars at the Young Vic in London. 3 Oct-2 Jan

La Cage Aux Folles
The world's campest musical is now on in London! Ends Jan 10

Chicago: The Musical
The razzle dazzle of Chicago continues in London. Until 30 Oct 10

Stomp
Stomp's exciting new London show is on now! Booking until Apr 10

Jersey Boys
The story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Until Mar 10

Calendar Girls
Book to see the stage version of the film in London. Until 23 Jan

Dirty Dancing
A smash-hit musical version of the film. Booking until Mar 10

Rope
An apparantly motiveless murder hits the Almeida. From 10 Dec

Breakfast at Tiffany’s
See Anna Friel live on stage in London's West End. Until 9 Jan

Six Degrees of Separation
Award-winning play about a flamboyant con artist. From 7 Jan

Legally Blonde The Musical
Starring Sheridan Smith and Duncan James. Previews from 5 Dec

Footsbarn's Christmas Cracker
Carnival, comedy and circus at Shakespeare's Globe. 22 Dec-3 Jan

Robin Hood
Brick Lane Music Hall's festive panto and meal. 5 Dec-6 Mar

Ben Hur Live
The epic Ben Hur Live returns to London's O2. 15-16 Jan

The Misanthrope
Comedy starring Damian Lewis and Keira Knightley. 7 Dec-13 Mar

Private Lives
Kim Cattrall and Matthew Macfadyen star. 24 Feb-1 May

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Tennessee Williams' classic on stage in London. From 21 Nov

The Rat Pack Live
London's Adelphi Theatre relives music's golden era. Until 21 Nov

Oliver!
Pick a pocket and book tickets to Oliver today. Until Feb 2010

Priscilla Queen of the Desert
Jason Donovan stars in this fab London show. Until 13 Feb

War Horse
The award-winner comes to the West End. Booking until Oct 10

Mother Courage
Fiona Shaw stars at London's National Theatre. Until 8 Dec

Jacksons Lane: Autumn Season
Circus, puppetry, hip-hop theatre, acrobatics & more. Until 3 Jan

The Pitmen Painters
The National Theatre's award winner returns. 2 Dec-18 Jan

Peter Pan Show
Peter Pan comes to The O2 in London this Christmas. Until 10 Jan

Mrs Klein
Psychoanalysis comes to London's Almeida Theatre. Ends 5 Dec

Billy Elliot: The Musical
Acclaimed adaptation of the popular British film. Until Dec 09

Thriller – Live
Spectacular Michael Jackson musical tribute in London. Ends 3 Jan

Mamma Mia!
Summery feel-good show based on ABBA's music. Until Mar 11

Hairspray
Phill Jupitus takes on Edna Turnblad. Booking until 24 Oct 09

Avenue Q
This witty puppet musical is no kids' show. Booking until Jan 10

Wicked
A dazzling musical about the witches of Oz. Booking to Oct 10

Sinderfella
Camp spoof pantomine at Leicester Square Theatre. 4-30 Dec

The Snowman
Fly to a magic world this Christmas at the Peacock. 3 Dec-10 Jan

The Cat in the Hat
Adaptation of Dr Seuss' book at the National. 11 Dec-18 Jan

Enron
Enron transfers to London's Noel Coward Theatre. 16 Jan-8 May

Morecambe
Whitnall's biographical play comes to the West End. 9 Dec-17 Jan

Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
Successful Tom Stoppard play returns to London. 9 Jan-17 Feb

The Habit of Art
Richard Griffiths stars in the Alan Bennett play. Ends 24 Jan

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London Theatre - Worth a look

Here's this week's pick of the different theatres in London. Away from the West End London theatres can offer quite a different experience to a theatre fan and lovers of diverse performance: from pub theatres, to theatres dedicated to children, London has something for all theatre fans. For more London theatres see Places To Go