May Bank Holiday Theatre: Things to do in London

Here’s your May Bank Holiday Theatre Guide! We have been please with 2 bank holiday weekends this May with the next one just over a week away. There are plenty of things to do in London and a theatre trip is always a great place to centre a trip for the family. We’ve selected some of the top London theatre shows which are great for a long weekend in London.

Matilda
The Cambridge Theatre

Matilda is a great show to watch over the bank holiday weekend as they even do a show in Sunday! It is a great one for the whole family and has entranced audiences for nearly 15 years. The musical is based on the Roald Dahl novel and subsequent film of the same name. The story follows an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. This musical has a book by Dennis Kelly and Music by Comedian Tim Minchin. Seeing as the show is the winner of over 100 international awards, including 25 for Best Musical, Matilda is now the 10th longest running musical in West End history! Therefore, it definitely should be high on your list of shows to catch this bank holiday.

They have 4 shows over the bank holiday weekend with one on Friday and Sunday and 2 shows on Saturday! We recommend booking your tickets in advance on this one for the best price as the show tends to sell out over school holidays.

Book Matilda Tickets now for your may bank holiday theatre trip. Matilda is currently booking until 17th January 2027 at The Cambridge Theatre.

Kinky Boots
London Coliseum

Kinky Boots is now playing at the London Coliseum starring Strictly’s Johannes Radebe and X Factor’s Matt Cardle! The Musical, Kinky Boots is based on a true story and subsequent film. It follows a failing shoe factory owned by Charlie (played by Matt Cardle). When a chance encounter with drag queen Lola (played by Johannes Radebe) offers Charlie the most unlikely of solutions, prejudices are challenged and friendships formed.

This spectacular musical is playing for a limited series. What’s more, we have great discounted tickets for the show which you can book here. Although there is no show on Sunday, they have a performance on Monday evening which means you still have 4 shows you can catch over the Bank Holiday Weekend. However, it is worth remembering that Johannes is scheduled off Monday performances. That being said, you can still catch his alternate played by the incredible Tosh Wanogho-Maud at this performance.

Secure great seats for Kinky Boots at a discounted price with LSBO today. The show is playing at The London Coliseum and must close on 11th July 2026.

Oliver!
The Gielgud Theatre

This classic Lionel Bart musical is playing at The Gielgud Theatre currently. Also, this award winning revival has recently started offering us exclusive, in-person discounts! If you fancy throwing caution to the wind, then swing by our physical box office in Leicester Square to discover what great prices we can offer. Oliver is another popular show which plays on Sundays thus making it a great choice for you May Bank Holiday Theatre Trip. Similarly to Matilda, although much older, Oliver is also based on a novel by Charles Dickens. Following the story of an orphaned boy in Victorian London, Oliver is well known for its catchy songs and story which has captured the imagination for hundreds of years.

Book tickets now for Oliver at The Gielgud Theatre this Bank Holiday Weekend. It is currently booking until 14th March 2027.

Titanique
The Criterion Theatre

This award winning comedy musical is a must watch with 5 shows to catch over this Bank Holiday. The musical plays not only once but twice on Saturdays and Sundays! We receive a very limited amount of discounted tickets for this show so be sure to contact us. Either visit in person or call 0207-087-2999 at the beginning of the week to see what we have on offer. Titanique is a spoof of the Titanic film with none other than Celine Dion* telling the audience what really happened that fateful night. Naturally, the musical is made up entirely of the divas biggest hits. This musical is short and snappy but this is a rude musical so is not advised for patrons under 14 and under 12s are strictly not admitted.
*Not the actual Celine Dion.

Sounds like a fun night out right?

Book your cheap Titanique tickets here. The show is currently playing at The Criterion Theatre until 30th August 2026.

Magic Mike Live
Hippodrome Casino

We know it’s not just families who fancy a May Bank Holiday Theatre Trip right! This one is a strictly over 18 event and an iconic London Night Out! Conceived and directed by Channing Tatum, Magic Mike Live is an unforgettably fun night of sizzling, 360-degree entertainment based on the hit movies. It’s hot, it’s hilarious, it’s the great time you’ve been waiting for! 

This first-class experience features some of the world’s sexiest, most talented guys performing heart-racing dance routines. Equal parts empowering and exhilarating, there’s someone for everyone in this show.

As the venue is situated inside the Hippodrome Casino, every patron needs to bring physical photo ID, even if you’re taking your Nanna.

With 7 steamy performances taking place over the bank holiday weekend, you best book now to avoid disappointment.

Magic Mike Live is currently booking at the Hippodrome Casino until 27th June 2027.

The Play That Goes Wrong
The Duchess Theatre

The longest running comedy play in the West End also plays twice on a Sunday. Perfect for the Bank holiday right? What could possibly go wrong? Let’s try everything. The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society are trying their very best to stage a production of a 1920s murder mystery. As the show’s title might suggest, this is not as easy as it sounds with everything that can go wrong doing just that. Despite the setbacks, the actors of CPDS struggle bravely to reach the final curtain. Full of fast paced, witty verbal and slapstick comedy, this show is a great way to laugh away the Bank Holiday weekend.

This is another show which we recommend booking in advance for. Click here to book cheap The Play That Goes Wrong Tickets. The comedy is currently booking until 30th January 2027 at The Duchess Theatre.

The Hunger Games On Stage
The Troubadour Theatre Canary Wharf

This electrifying new play is a true cinematic theatre like something I had never experienced before. It also performs on Sundays.

Based on Suzanne Collins’ internationally acclaimed book and Lionsgate’s motion picture film franchise, this is the first stage adaptation of this modern classic. Set in a dystopian world, the story follows the unlikely heroine, Katniss Everdeen. When her sister is chosen to fight to the death in an annual televised “games”, she volunteers in her stead. This act of kindness sparks a revolution against the Capitol and Katniss still has to fight for her survival. The theatre is purpose built so you set into an arena as you take your sets.

We have fantastic discounts for this show which you can book here. The show is in Canary Wharf London’s financial district. This modern development has plenty of places to grab food and stroll around the sleek part of the city.

The Hunger Games on Stage is currently booking until 25th October 2026 at The Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre.

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