England · THEATRE & LIVE SHOWS IN LONDON

15 Theatre & Live Shows in London We Would Book Again

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England fills its best slots early. Below: 15 theatre & live shows in London to sort before you fly, what each one includes, and the thing to check before you pay.

London West End Musical Silent Disco Walking Tour Top 1% Rated - Noel Coward Theatre and the moving stage
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London West End Musical Silent Disco Walking Tour Top 1% Rated

Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour - Silent Disco Walking Tour - Moving through Soho and Fitzrovia
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Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour – Silent Disco Walking Tour

London Theatre: Wicked the Musical - What happens during the 2-hour-45-minute performance
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London Theatre: Wicked the Musical

3.London Theatre: Wicked the Musical

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Review of Wicked in London at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, with seating, price, timing, family tips, value, and practical booking advice.

“Brilliant theater and fabulous cast. This was my 4th time seeing Wicked and my first in London. Head to toe green throughout the theater making for a superior OZ vibe. Don't think twice, get tickets!”

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London Theatre: Moulin Rouge! The Musical - The story: love, art, and the Moulin Rouge spirit
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London Theatre: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

4.London Theatre: Moulin Rouge! The Musical

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 272 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Review Moulin Rouge! The Musical at London’s Piccadilly Theatre, with practical advice on seats, price, timing, effects, and value.

“Great experience. I would reccommend it. The outfits. The performance. It was all amazing. It was a great experience”

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Pasta Making with Unlimited Prosecco in London's West End - Learning pasta fatta a mano from the dough up
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Pasta Making with Unlimited Prosecco in London’s West End

The Best in Stand Up Comedy - Comedy Shows every night of the week - Finding the Southbank venue at 30 Stamford Street
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The Best in Stand Up Comedy – Comedy Shows every night of the week

London Theatre: Disney's The Lion King - Reaching the Lyceum Theatre in the West End
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London Theatre: Disney’s The Lion King

7.London Theatre: Disney’s The Lion King

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 245 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

See Disney’s The Lion King at London’s Lyceum Theatre, with spectacular costumes, music, and family-friendly West End magic.

“Great experience!! I have been wanting to see this show on broadway in New York so glad I got a chance to experience it in London!! The show was awesome and is great for all ages!! Loved it!!!”

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London Theatre: TINA - The Tina Turner Musical-Closes Sept 2025! - Inside the Aldwych Theatre
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London Theatre: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical-Closes Sept 2025!

London Theatre: The Phantom of the Opera - Arriving at His Majesty’s Theatre
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London Theatre: The Phantom of the Opera

9.London Theatre: The Phantom of the Opera

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 215 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $46

Review London’s Phantom of the Opera at His Majesty’s Theatre, with seating advice, practical tips, pricing, access details, and honest drawbacks.

“The play was good and staff nice but unfortunately the Venue was not air conditioned well. We were sweating. The lady next to me was uncomfortable too. It takes away from the experience. The building doeshave air but didn't circulate well.”

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London Theatre: The Devil Wears Prada - Key points to know before booking
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London Theatre: The Devil Wears Prada

10.London Theatre: The Devil Wears Prada

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 176 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $43

Review The Devil Wears Prada musical at London's Dominion Theatre, with practical advice on price, seats, ages, timing, and value.

“Beautiful theatre, great energetic show, fun interactive areas for pictures, musicians excellent, talent on stage phenomenal”

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London Theatre: Mrs Doubtfire The Musical - What the two-and-a-half-hour running time means
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London Theatre: Mrs Doubtfire The Musical

11.London Theatre: Mrs Doubtfire The Musical

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 159 reviews · from $106

Review of Mrs Doubtfire The Musical at London’s Shaftesbury Theatre, with tips on price, family appeal, timing, tickets, and value.

“Honestly kinda lame w the writing. Was just ok. I love London theater but check out other shows, this would be my last unless w maybe 10 and younger. (Even 11 yo who likes different things found it lame 😕)”

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Comedy Night on The River Thames - What the evening looks like from 7pm to 10:30pm
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Comedy Night on The River Thames

12.Comedy Night on The River Thames

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 151 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $13Best value

Review of London’s Boat Show Comedy Club on the Thames, with skyline views, allocated seating, comedy, drinks, pricing, and nightclub details.

“Did a Tuesday night stand up and was laughed off our feet. Highly recommend going. We were on holidays from aust and would go again in a heart beat”

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London Theatre: Stranger Things: The First Shadow - Inside the 1930 Phoenix Theatre
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London Theatre: Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Silent Disco London Thames Boat Party - Boarding at 7:00 pm: arrive early, but expect a wait
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Silent Disco London Thames Boat Party

14.Silent Disco London Thames Boat Party

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $34

Review of London’s Thames Silent Disco Boat Party, with music, skyline views, practical tips, pricing, crowds, drinks, and booking advice.

“Travelling down the Thames with your friends, dancing to some of your favourite tunes, waving a passers by and taking snaps of famous landmarks is a great way to spend a Saturday night!”

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London Theatre: Mamma Mia! - Key points to know before you book
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London Theatre: Mamma Mia!

15.London Theatre: Mamma Mia!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 111 reviews · 2 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Mamma Mia! at London’s Novello Theatre delivers ABBA hits, strong performances, and a lively night out, with seat tips and family advice.

“This show is absolutely fantastic. Even youngsters who never heard of Abba and their songs were under the charm. Highly recommended for everybody.”

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