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Spring has sprung and it’s a great time to take the family out to one of the best west end shows for easter. With over 40 shows in the West End, it can be hard to decide what show to take the family to. We’ve got a handy list ready to help you decide whats right for you and your family. Whether its your little ones first experience of theatre or an attempt you get your sulky teenager off their phone, we’re confident we’re confident we can find something for everyone.
Our Top Tips For Securing Your West End Shows For Easter
- Book In Advance – Theatre Ticket Prices are super dynamic. Shows over peak periods such as weekends and school holidays can get sold out early and actually push prices higher closer to the time. Book Early to see shows this easter to avoid disappointment.
- Consider Asking for Group Discounts – Maybe you’re a big family or planning a trip with some friends, lots of theatres do discounted tickets for groups of 10+.
- Check Age Restrictions – Many shows have age recommendations and even restrictions, do your research before you go. You know your family best and know what is appropriate for them.
Our Picks For This Easter
Musicals
The Lion King – The Lyceum Theatre
Age Recommendation 6 + (No Under 3s).
Reasons to choose this show:
- Fun for all ages!
- A familiar story.
- An unforgettable and magical theatre experience.
Disney’s award-winning musical The Lion King is a visual spectacle. It follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.
The show uses breathtaking puppetry and is now in its 24th year in London. This show is great for all ages as it’s timeless and well loved disney show is reimagined on a west end stage. This could be a great choice for your little ones first taste of theatre but also for the older generations as the show speaks to all. The solgan for the show “see it now, remember it forever” that was certainly my experience when I saw it aged 11.
Mrs. Doubtfire – The Shaftsbury Theatre
Age Recommendation 6 + (No Under 3s).
Reasons to choose this show:
- Great Comedy Musical
- A Familar Story
- Last Chance to see as it closes on 26th April!
Based on the hit film with featuring Robin Williams, the show follow out-of-work actor Daniel will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. Mrs. Doubtfire features all the hilarious moments you love from the movie, plus fabulous new songs and dazzling dance numbers.
This show will be closing in the West End before its goes on it’s tour so be sure to buy your tickets early for this show for easter.
Mean Girls – The Savoy Theatre
Age Recommendation 10+ (No Under 3s).
Reasons to choose this show:
- Great for Teenagers
- Full of Girl Power
- Very Modern, Cool Vibes
The Pop Culture Classic film written by Tina Fey has been adapted for the West End. It is at the Savoy Theatre following a highly anticpated transfer from Broadway. The show opens with Damian and Janis relaying to the audience their cautionary tale about their friend Cady who tried to tear down “The Plastics”.
This show is great for slightly older children and teens. It is laugh out loud funny with insane vocals and a cool use of technoloy in the production. It’s extremely empowering for women and girls. You’re not a regular mom, you’re a cool mom.
Book your cheap Mean Girls tickets and other shows for easter today.
Back To The Future – The Adelphi Theatre
Age Recommendation 6+ (No Under 4s).
Reasons to choose this show:
- Great For Teenagers
- A throwback you can share with the family
- Cool special Effects
The classic 80s film sees Marty McFly sent back in time in his neighbours Delorean car. He ends up stuck in the 50s trying to get back to the future. The only way to do it? Making sure his parents fall in love.
This show has toe tapping classics from the movie. This is a great show to span across generations why not watch the film all together one night before or after watching the show? The show won the award for Best New Musical when it opened in 2022 3 times over!
We have some great prices for Back To The Future, secure your tickets here.
Thats our suggestions for West End Musical Shows for Easter, but what about plays?
Plays
The Play That Goes Wrong – The Duchess Theatre
Age recommendation 8 +
Reasons to choose this show:
- A play, not a musical.
- The longest running comedy in the West End
- Great for older kids and older generations.
This play is one of the funniest shows for easter that you could book. Its is a call back to that farcical comedy of the old classic sketch shows. Everything that could go wrong, does go wrong. This flag ship production has been so successful for Mischief Theatre who created the company that have in fact had many off shoots of the same name. For example, we have the recently announed A Christmas Carol Gone Wrong and more accesible, on your tv screens, The Goes Wrong Show.
This is a give easy comedy and in a smaller west end theatre so is great if your family wants to see something a little different.
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My Neighbour Totoro – The Gillian Lynne Theatre
Age recommendation 6+ (No Under 4s).
Reasons to choose this show:
- Lovers of Fantasy
- Coming of age story
- Innovative use of puppetry
Following a wildly succesful run at the Barbican, My Neighbour Totoro has recently opened in the West End’s Gillian Lynne Theatre. The show is based on the much loved Studio Ghibli animated film of the same name.
The story follows two sister whos moher is sick and thus the family have relocated to the countryside. Whilst there, they meet ‘soot sprites’. Eventually they encounter more magical creatures and the ancient protector of the forest she calls “Totoro”. They soon become wrapped up in magical adventure with their new friends.
This show has recently opened and highly anticipated. Book cheap tickets before the easter break to avoid disappointment.
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child – The Palace Theatre
Age recommendation 10+ (no babes in arms).
Reasons to choose this show:
- Great for a day trip.
- Good for fans of Harry Potter.
- Witness magic on stage!
Harry Potter is the most awarded play in the history of the West End. The show follows the children of the characters we know and love from the wizarding world, particularly an unlikely friendship between Harry Potter’s and Draco Malfoy’s sons.
The production in London is in 2 parts so you make a full day out of this epic theatrical experience. The show is on in many other cities across the globe but London is the only place you can expierence the full show as it was originally created. You watch the first part in the afternoon and the second part in the evening. There’s an ample break between shows so why not book one of our partner restaurants pre-theatre booking deals?
We hope this helps you decide which shows are best for you and your family and create some unforgettable memories during these weeks off.
