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14 Best West End Theatre Shows Right Now
London’s West End has long been revered as a global theatre capital, with origins dating back to the 17th century. Today, the vast spectrum of shows spans big budget musicals to intimate plays, with both emerging talent and international superstars treading the boards. Chinatown’s a hub for pre-theatre dining, a place where you can grab a quality meal and still make curtain up, thanks to the close proximity of top theatre venues. We round up the hottest tickets in town right now and the theatres that host them.
The best theatre shows in the West End London
1. Cabaret, Playhouse Theatre
Guests are transported to Berlin during the jazz age in this record-breaking seven Oliver Award winning musical. Songs include Willkommen and Don’t Tell Mama, performed at the Playhouse Theatre reimagined as the Kit Kat Club.
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2. Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Piccadilly Theatre
The glitziest show on the West End is a romance set in the Moulin Rouge nightclub. Rooted in Baz Luhrmann’s hit movie, the musical weaves in pop hits from the likes of Elton John, Madonna and Adele.
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3. Matilda The Musical, Cambridge Theatre
Based on the beloved 1988 novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda tells the story of an extraordinary little girl who takes a stand. The show has won over 100 international awards and is the ultimate family day out in the West End.
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4. Les Misérables, Sondheim Theatre
One of the world’s most famous musicals, Les Misérables, tells the moving story of an ex-convict in 19th century France striving to turn over a new life. The show has been seen by over 130 million people worldwide and has been here in the West End for 40 years.
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5. The Devil Wears Prada, The Dominion Theatre
This new musical is based on the iconic movie and novel of the same name, starring none other than Vanessa Williams as Miranda Priestly. With music by Elton John, you know it’s going to be catchy from the start.
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6. Hadestown, Lyric Theatre
This hit show tells two mythic tales, one of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and one of King Hades and Persephone. Later in 2025, Girls Aloud singer Nicola Roberts takes to the stage as Persephone.
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7. My Neighbour Totoro, Gillian Lynne Theatre
After a double sell-out run at the Barbican, My Neighbour Totoro transfers to London’s West End. Expect an enchanting coming-of-age story exploring the magical fantasy world of childhood and the transformative power of imagination. Based on the 1988 Japanese animation.
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8. The Mousetrap, St Martin’s Theatre
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is the world’s longest running play, and for good reason. This genre-defining murder mystery is a fast-paced ‘whodunit’ that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
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9. MJ The Musical, Prince Edward Theatre
MJ The Musical celebrates the illustrious career of Michael Jackson. It’s centred around the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour, with chapters of his life intertwined including the eras of the Jackson 5, and his later solo career.
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10. The Book of Mormon, Prince of Wales Theatre
Following the journey of a mismatched pair of missionaries, The Book of Mormon is an outrageous musical comedy from the creators of South Park. Since opening on the West End in 2013, it has won four Olivier Awards.
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11. Hercules, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Inspired by the Disney animated film and based on the ancient Greek tale, Hercules is a brand new musical full of energy, and plenty of tunics. The show will have fans of all ages singing along.
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12. Born With Teeth, Wyndham’s Theatre
Ncuti Gatwa stars as Christopher Marlowe, and Edward Bluemel as William Shakespeare in The Royal Shakespeare Company’s thrilling imagining of the relationship between the two literary icons. Starts 13th August for a limited 11-week run.
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13. Clarkson, Trafalgar Theatre
This modern frontier story blazes a trail through friendship, acceptance, love and the hope of new discoveries. It stars Joe Locke (Heartstopper) in his West End debut, for a limited run in autumn 2025.
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14. Kinky Boots, London Coliseum
Strutting back onto the West End, Kinky Boots is the classic true story of a man meeting a drag queen, together making the world a more colourful place. The smash hit musical returns in spring 2026 for a limited time, so you’ll need to book those tickets ASAP.
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