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Musicals in December

Hadestown

Lyric Theatre Open Run

Sumptous. Goregeous. As good as it gets. You wish you could live in the glowy moment forever

Hadestown, Lyric Theatre, London
5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating

Returning to London for the first time since 2018, the Olivier-nominated folk opera Hadestown will be brightening up the West End in winter 2024. The brainchild of celebrated indie-folk singer-songwriter...

Les Miserables

Sondheim Theatre Open Run

Perfect theatre, in a perfect theatre

Les Miserables, Sondheim Theatre, London
5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating

In the nearly 40 years since its premiere, Claude Schonberg And Alain Boublil's musical adaptation of Victor Hugo's doorstop of a novel has become the benchmark of musical theatre. An epic score, passionate...

Hamilton

Victoria Palace Theatre Open Run

"The Greatest Show on Earth", one paper declared the other day. C'mon! But seriously folks, there's going to be more where that came from, because - lock up your doubters: I have to report that it really is as good as we've been told

Hamilton, Victoria Palace Theatre, London
5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating

It's the musical that bowled over Broadway, an all-out smash-hit epic that traverses the life of one Alexander Hamilton, one of America's Founding Fathers, who took on the might of the British and won!...

Titanique

Criterion Theatre Until Mar 1, 2025

a one-of-a-kind theatrical voyage bursting with nostalgia, heart, and campy chaos

Titanique, Criterion Theatre, London
4.5 star rating4.5 star rating4.5 star rating4.5 star rating4.5 star rating

Finally, a musical parody based on the infamous sinking of the Titanic ship comes in the form of Titanique! After an acclaimed maiden voyage in New York, this West End premiere takes the music of Celine...

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Aldwych Theatre Open Run

One of the most impressive musicals I have ever seen

Tina The Tina Turner Musical, Aldwych Theatre, London
5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating

Everyone loves a biographical musical, and this one really is better than all the rest! Tina! is a phenomenal extravaganza based on the life of iconic songstress Tina Turner. Directed by Mamma Mia!'s Phyllida...

Mamma Mia!

Novello Theatre Open Run

Buoyed by Abba's enduring brilliance, it's a welcome shot of pure sunshine.

Mamma Mia, Novello Theatre, London
5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating

Celebrating 25 years! Soon-to-be-married Sophie is desperate to find her father to walk her down the aisle; unfortunately, her mother Donna has no idea who it is. After discovering three possible candidates...

Back To The Future - The Musical

Venue To Be Confirmed Open Run

A near-seamless slice of escapist entertainment.Even the time machine's a triumph in this larky musical version of the 1985 cult movie classic

Back To The Future The Musical, Venue To Be Confirmed, London
5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating

Great Scott! The DeLorean has landed in London! The hit 80's movie is now live on stage in this fantastic production from Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis. Back To The Future follows Marty McFly and kooky...

Cabaret

Playhouse Theatre Open Run

a blinder of a show

Cabaret, Playhouse Theatre, London
5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating

A bold and daring new production of the Kander and Ebb classic; Cabaret is now playing at the Playhouse Theatre. This immersive new take introduces audiences to Berlin's seedier side at the Kit Cat Club....

Wicked

Apollo Victoria Theatre Open Run

Wicked will entrance every generation in wonder, wit and suspense

Wicked, Apollo Victoria Theatre, London
4.5 star rating4.5 star rating4.5 star rating4.5 star rating4.5 star rating

The subversive and downright twisty hit musical follows two unlikely friends and how they become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch of the South. Based on Gregory Maguire's best-selling...

Starlight Express

Troubadour Wembley Until Jun 1, 2025

Nothing comes close to the thrill of Starlight Express and it's a privilege to be directing this brand-new production, which will bring audiences right up close to all the music, the wonder and the action that makes this show so iconic. We hope it will t

Starlight Express, Troubadour Wembley, London
4 star rating4 star rating4 star rating4 star rating

Starlight Express is officially back on track in this brand-new site-specific production, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the show's debut in 1984. With music from Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics...

Book of Mormon

Prince of Wales Theatre Open Run

The most cryingly good night out to have come along for years!

Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre, London
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'The greatest time of a Mormon kid's life is his mission,' sings Elder Kevin Price, but things are not as the handsome and pious Elder Price predicted when he's sent to...UGANDA! From Trey Parker and Matt...

Matilda The Musical

Cambridge Theatre Open Run

Easily the standout musical of the decade!

Matilda The Musical, Cambridge Theatre, London
5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating

Roald Dahl's much-loved classic of an extraordinary child with magical powers has been reigning supreme at the Cambridge Theatre since 2012.Combining the talents of Tim Minchin and the Royal Shakespeare...

Six

Vaudeville Theatre Open Run

This is quite the most uplifting piece of new British musical theatre I have ever had the privilege to watch

Six, Vaudeville Theatre, London
5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating5 star rating

The Queens are back! Henry the VIII's hunt for an heir and his love of beheadings has made him one of the most famous monarchs in Britain's history, with the tale of his six unfortunate wives the stock...

Mrs. Doubtfire

Shaftesbury Theatre Until Apr 26, 2025

Mrs Doubtfire the musical? It has the makings of a sure-fire hit, my dears

Mrs Doubtfire, Shaftesbury Theatre, London
4 star rating4 star rating4 star rating4 star rating

She's the nanny we all wanted in the '90s and now she's back to give the 21st century a spin in this brand-new musical adaptation of the beloved 1993 classic. Direct from Broadway, with a stop for previews...

Lion King

Lyceum Theatre Open Run

A wonderful, wonderful musical. It will touch a deep chord in anybody

Lion King, Lyceum Theatre, London
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This immensely successful reimagining of Disney's 1994 animation continues to captivate audiences over two decades after its opening at the Lyceum Theatre. It conjures up the African savannah in all its...

Guys and Dolls

Bridge Theatre Until Jan 4, 2025

This immersive production of the New York musical has a bold design, superb singing and chemistry between its stars

Guys and Dolls, Bridge Theatre, London
4.5 star rating4.5 star rating4.5 star rating4.5 star rating4.5 star rating

You're invited to this Olivier Award winning party as The Bridge Theatre transforms into one of the greatest musicals of all time, Guys and Dolls! You'll be wrapped around all the action with this immersive...

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Piccadilly Theatre Open Run

An effervescent fever dream of euphoric excess!

Moulin Rouge The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre, London
4 star rating4 star rating4 star rating4 star rating

Spectacular, specular! The Broadway smash hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical is now playing in the West End! After thrilling audiences and critics alike in New York, this magnificent production is based on...

Phantom of the Opera

His Majestys Theatre Open Run

This West End spectacular more than deserves its classic status

Phantom of the Opera, His Majestys Theatre, London
4.5 star rating4.5 star rating4.5 star rating4.5 star rating4.5 star rating

Officially the longest-running musical in the West End, Andrew Lloyd Webber's romantic melodrama has been dazzling audiences with its grand theatrics and soaring, unforgettable score since October 1986,...

Why Am I So Single?

Garrick Theatre Until Jan 19, 2025

What elevates the production is the score: every song is a powerhouse

Why Am I So Single, Garrick Theatre, London
3.5 star rating3.5 star rating3.5 star rating3.5 star rating

With its infectious songs and romantic escapades, this brand-new musical is bound to be a hit. With the same team that brought us everyone's favorite Henry VIII-based sing-a-long Six', the West End can...

Mean Girls

Venue To Be Confirmed Open Run

Mean Girls successfully translates the wit and heart of the original film to the stage, while adding its own musical flair.

Mean Girls, Venue To Be Confirmed, London
3 star rating3 star rating3 star rating

Get in losers, we're going to London! Tina Fey's musical adaptation of her 2004 movie Mean Girls finally brings the Burn Book to the West End in summer 2024! Featuring a book by Fey, music from Jeff Richmond,...

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Ambassadors Theatre Until Feb 15, 2025

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, live on stage!

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Ambassadors Theatre, London

Following its critically acclaimed run at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant last year, with Olivier and Tony winners Jamie Parker and Molly Osbourne, alongside a talented ensemble, The Curious Case Of Benjamin...

Oliver!

Gielgud Theatre Dec 14, 2024 - Sep 28, 2025

A new production of Lionel Bart's masterpiece

Oliver, Gielgud Theatre, London

Cameron Mackintosh brings the mean streets of Victorian London to life in this staging of Lionel Bart's theatrical classic, with all-new choreography and direction from Matthew Bourne! Based on Charles...

A Christmas Carol (ish)

@sohoplace Until Dec 13, 2024

Ted Lasso favourite and Taskmaster loser Nick Mohammed presents a new Christmas Carol for 2024!

A Christmas Carol ish, sohoplace, London

Two-time Emmy Nominee (Ted Lasso) and Taskmaster loser Nick Mohammed takes to the stage once more as his alter ego Mr Swallow in this star-studded retelling of Dicken's Christmas classic - with a twist....

The Choir of Man

Arts Theatre Open Run

A feast for the senses, Choir of Man will have you dancing down the aisles. Leave your worries in your coat and grab a pint!

The Choir of Man, Arts Theatre, London

Featuring a talented cast of poets, dancers, musicians and vocalists, The Choir of Man is a brand new choral experience that'll fill your soul with soaring harmonies and plenty of feel-good moments! Set...

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book

Trafalgar Theatre Until Jan 5, 2025

a mix of inventive story telling, clever props and catchy songs

Charlie Cooks Favourite Book, Trafalgar Theatre, London

Charlie Cook's Favourite Book is heading to the West End this Christmas! Following a successful run at Little Angel Theatre and a nationwide tour, this charming adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's...

MJ The Musical

Prince Edward Theatre Until Mar 29, 2025

As with other stand-outs of the jukebox genre Ain't Too Proud, Jersey Boys, Tina Nottage's book and Wheeldon's direction/choreography tap into collective nostalgia without sacrificing of-the-moment vitality

MJ The Musical, Prince Edward Theatre, London

Michael Jackson fans rejoice as a brand new musical all about the iconic superstar is here! With Jackson's plethora of moon-walking hits in tow, MJ the Musical is set to explore the star's life and his...

Room On The Broom

Lyric Theatre Until Jan 15, 2025

A high energy treat

Room On The Broom, Lyric Theatre, London

Christmas 2024 once again sees another revival of the 2012 Olivier-nominated family show Room On The Broom. Based on the popular picture book and film by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (The Gruffalo,...

The Smartest Giant in Town

St Martins Theatre Until Jan 5, 2025

(A) gorgeous-looking and super-fun kids' adaptation of Julia Donaldson's picture book

The Smartest Giant in Town, St Martins Theatre, London

George is tired of being the scruffiest giant in town, so when he sees a shop with spiffy giant clothes in the window, he is overjoyed that he is finally the smartest giant! But when he meets a group of...

Sleepless

Venue To Be Confirmed Open Run

This is still a musical as we know it. And a brand new one to boot!

Sleepless, Venue To Be Confirmed, London
4 star rating4 star rating4 star rating4 star rating

London gets a taste of Seattle when this new musical adaptation of Nora Ephron's iconic nineties romance movie arrives in March. Following years of speculation, Sleepless will receive its world premiere...

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Operation Mincemeat

Fortune Theatre Until Jan 25, 2025

There are some big, blowsy shows around in the West End, but this little belter is staging its own audacious invasion plan.

Operation Mincemeat, Fortune Theatre, London
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Winner of two Olivier Awards including Best New Musical! This audacious little show about an audacious plan regales audiences with one of WWII's most impossible stories! Billed as Noel Coward meets Noel...

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Only Fools and Horses - The Musical

Eventim Hammersmith Apollo Dec 17, 2024 - Jan 5, 2025

Loving, lively homage is an unashamedly British night out

Only Fools and Horses The Musical, Eventim Hammersmith Apollo, London
4 star rating4 star rating4 star rating4 star rating

After quite a few years since we bid farewell to Del Boy, Rodney and the gang from Peckham, the disaster-prone fortune finders are back, but this time in a hilarious stage musical! Based on the hit TV...

The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical

Dominion Theatre Open Run

I can't wait to get my hands on the music, on the fashion, on a runway.

The Devil Wears Prada A New Musical, Dominion Theatre, London
2.5 star rating2.5 star rating2.5 star rating

Hold onto your Louboutins because the iconic 2006 movie The Devil Wears Prada is receiving a fashionable musical makeover. With Elton John lending his song-writing genius to the project, lyrics from Shaina...

The Producers

Menier Chocolate Factory Until Mar 1, 2025

One year, I found it a poignantly contemporary paean to postmodern irony; another year, it was an agonisingly topical satire of the American dream and success ber alles

The Producers, Menier Chocolate Factory, London

Starting this winter at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Patrick Marber directs a revival of Mel Brook's hilarious history-making musical adaptation of his 1967 film! A twelve-time Tony-winner, The Producers...

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Bonnie and Clyde

Arts Theatre Open Run

There is a tremendous love for this show now, and it's fantastic that it is getting a West End run. The only thing the British love more than Americans on stage, is America's behaving badly on stage!

Bonnie and Clyde, Arts Theatre, London

The story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow has fascinated the public since they began their infamous crime spree in 1932. Numerous media have explored their relationship and hunger for murder, including...

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Tootsie

Venue To Be Confirmed Open Run

The laugh-out-loud funniest musical of the Broadway season. Yes it's another tune-filled spin on a hit movie...but this one is actually good

Tootsie, Venue To Be Confirmed, London

After wowing both the audiences and critics on Broadway the eleven-time Tony-nominated musical Tootsie is on its way to London! Adapted from the 1980's film, Tootsie features original music by Tony Award...

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Sister Act

Venue To Be Confirmed Open Run

It's time to raise your voice as Sister Act returns to London!

Sister Act, Venue To Be Confirmed, London

The gloriously joyous Sister Act returns to take us to heaven once again as it comes back to London in 2024. Based on the hit movie of the same name, Sister Act follows club singer Deloris as she takes...

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The Lightning Thief

The Other Palace Until Feb 2, 2025

"...everyone enjoyed the loud, funny, fast-paced , wonderfully imaginative musical. This show is a true family-pleaser..."

The Lightning Thief, The Other Palace, London

Prepare to be swept away on an adventure into Greek Mythology as The Lightning Thief arrives at London's West End. Based on the best-selling book by Rick Riordan, which was adapted into a blockbuster movie...

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