After winning a record-breaking SEVEN Olivier Awards including Best Musical Revival, Cabaret tickets are proving to be the hottest tickets in London. The question is why?

Where did it all begin?
In May 2021 it was announced that the iconic musical Cabaret was getting a West End revival and it was set to star Eddie Redmayne as Emcee and Jessie Buckley as Sally Bowles. The production entitled Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club began previews at the West End’s Playhouse Theatre in November 2021. The theatre was completely refurbished to include an in-the-round stage, reduced to a 550-seat capacity with tables that audience members can dine at as well as watch the show. 

The production went on to win 7 awards at the 2022 Olivier Awards, setting a record for being the most award-winning revival in Olivier history. It was also the first production ever to win awards in all 4 eligible acting categories. Winning Best Actor, Best Actress, Best supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress in a musical.

What is Cabaret about?
Welcome to the Kit Kat Club.

Cabaret is one of the most successful musicals of all time. The show is set in 1930 Berlin during the twilight of the Jazz Age and the Nazis rise to power. The musical’s main focus is on the hedonistic nightlife at the seedy Kit Kat Club. In a time where the world is changing forever there is a world where everyone can be free. There we see the relationship between American writer Clifford Bradshaw and English cabaret performer Sally Bowles.

What music is in the show?
The musical features an iconic musical score including songs such as Wilkommen, Mein Herr, May This Time, Money and of course the title number… Cabaret!

The music is by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb and book by Joe Masteroff.

Where is the show?
Cabaret is currently playing at the Kit Kat Club itself… well not exactly. London’s Playhouse Theatre has been transformed into the famous Kit Kat Club to truly bring the story to life.

Who is currently starring in the show?

Cabaret currently stars Jake Shears (Scissor Sisters) as Emcee and Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem) as Sally Bowles. The show also stars Beverley Klein as Fraulein Schneider. Teddy Kempner as Herr Schultz, Wilf Scolding as Ernst Ludwig and Nathan Ives-Moiha as Clifford Bradshaw.

What makes this show so unique?
Before the show guests are invited to enjoy the club with drinks, dining and even some pre-show entertainment. When booking Cabaret tickets guests will receive a ‘club entry time’ and if you show up at the start time then you are able to enjoy the festivities to the fullest. Audiences are able to truly immerse themselves fully in the world of the show and experience the Kit Kat Club for themselves.

There are a range of dining, drinks and hospitality packages for guests to choose from too including a three-course dinner, champagne packages and even a private room.

So, is it worth all the fuss?

Cabaret theatre tickets really are the hottest around, with the show offering an extremely unique and memorable experience. Cabaret remains one of the most popular shows on the West End and we see why!

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With Christmas right around the corner, what better gift is there than the gift of theatre. Here at LSBO we have a selection of West End shows to choose from so you can pick the right one for your loved ones this Christmas. On our website you can find London theatre tickets to all of your favourite West End shows and stay up to date with all things London theatre. Here’s a selection of our favourite new shows that you need to see!

The Time Travellers Wife the Musical (Apollo Theatre)

Based on the internationally best-selling novel that was published in 2003 by Audrey Niffenegger that was later adapted into a film in 2009, now we have The Time Traveller’s Wife Musical!

The highly anticipated production is brought to life on stage with original songs from Grammy Award winners Joss Stone and Dave Stewart (The Eurythmics). Adapted for the stage by award-winning playwright Lauren Gunderson, The Time Traveller’s Wife Musical theatre tickets are available now.

The musical follows the story of Henry and Clare who are flung apart by time but united by love. So why not treat a loved one this year and book them a ticket to see The Time Traveller’s Wife Musical.

Don’t miss your chance to secure your Time Traveller’s Wife tickets and book now to see that love wins the day.

Back to the Future (Adelphi Theatre)

Based on the 1985 Blockbuster film Back to the Future the Musical is a whole new musical adventure for the whole family to enjoy. Join Marty McFly as he travels back in time to 1955 Hill Valley, where the past, present and future collide.

Marty accidentally changes the course of history and so enlists the help of the eccentric scientist Doc Brown to help fix the present and send himself ‘back to the future’.

With a brilliant soundtrack and jaw-dropping special effects, Back to the Future the Musical tickets are a fantastic gift idea this Christmas.

Now playing at the Adelphi Theatre, book your Back to the Future theatre tickets now.

Back to the Future (Duke of York’s Theatre)

A royal affair like no other! Backstairs Billy is a hilarious new British comedy that follows the 50-year friendship between the Queen Mother and her devoted butler William ‘Billy’ Tallon. Set in 1979 and during a time of political and social chaos, we see their friendship blossom.

Backstairs Billy theatre tickets are on sale now.

The show stars Penelope Wilton (Doctor Who/ Downton Abbey) as the Queen Mother and Luke Evans (Beauty and the Beast/ Immortals) as Billy.

This witty and heartwarming comedy play is everything you need for a royal night out, complete with a corgi or two! The perfect gift for your loved ones this Christmas.

Backstairs Billy is currently playing at the Duke of York’s theatre and is closing on 27^th January 2024. Book your London theatre tickets now online or visit our box office in Leicester Square.

Dear England (Prince Edward Theatre)

The smash-hit production of Dear England has recently transferred to the West End following a very successful sold-out run at the National Theatre.

Dear England theatre tickets are available to book now.

Dear England tells the true story of the England men’s football team under the management of Gareth Southgate so is the ideal gift for any football fan! It follows their journey through three significant tournaments, the 2018 World Cup, the 2020 European Championship and the 2022 World Cup. Tackling the question… why can’t England’s men’s football team win at their own game?

Starring Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate himself, written by James Graham and directed by Rupert Goold. Dear England is a gripping new stage epic that tells a story about both nation and game.

Now playing at the Prince Edward Theatre, book your Dear England tickets now!

Treat a loved one this Christmas and give them the gift of theatre. Book online via our website or visit our box office in Leicester Square to secure your London theatre tickets.

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Take a look at these brilliant plays opening in the West End from next month. Don’t miss out on your chance to see these smash-hit productions and secure your London theatre tickets online at LSBO or at our box office.

The Unfriend (Opening 16th December)

After its smash-hit run at the Criterion Theatre earlier this year The Unfriend returns to the West End next month, this time at the Wyndham’s Theatre. The show will run for a strictly limited period from the 16th December 2023 to the 9^th March 2024.

The Unfriend theatre tickets are available now.

This time starring comedy legend Lee Mack (Not Going Out/ Would I Lie to You) and Sarah Alexander (Coupling/ Smack the Pony). They will join Frances Barber (Silk/ Doctor Who) who reprises her role in the comedy. Written by Steven Moffat and director Mark Gatiss, the team behind BBC’s Sherlock, this dark comedy is not one to be missed.

The story follows a couple Peter and Debbie who while on holiday make friends with Elsa, a trump loving widow from Denver. They agree to stay in touch because well no one ever really means that do they? Well, Elsa does and invites herself to stay with the family a few months later. Finding this a little strange Peter and Debbie decide to look her up online only to discover she’s a murderer. The couple now face the ultimate challenge of the modern world… how do you protect yourselves and your family from mortal peril without seeming impolite?

Because guess who’s coming… to MURDER!!

This cringe-worthy comedy will open at Wyndham’s Theatre next month. Make sure to secure your London theatre tickets online or visit our box office in Leicester Square. Book The Unfriend tickets now!

The Motive and the Cue (Opening 9th December)

The Motive and the Cue is transferring to the West End in December, following its highly acclaimed, sold-out run at the National Theatre,

Directed by Academy Award, Tony Award and Golden Globe winner Sam Mended (The Lehman Trilogy) and based on the making of Richard Burton and John Gielgud’s ‘Hamlet’ on Broadway, this play was celebrated as a ‘love letter to theatre’ by the Evening Standard.

Written by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) this fierce and funny play offers a glimpse into the politics of a rehearsal room and the relationship between art and the celebrity.

The show follows the story of Richard Burton, newly married to Elizabeth Taylor and playing the title role in a new production of Hamlet directed by John Gielgud. But during the rehearsal process, two ages of heater collide and the collaboration between actor and director soon threatens to unravel.

The play will star Johnny Flynn as Burton, Mark Gatiss as Gielgud, and Tuppence Middleton as Taylor.

The Motive and the cue will play for a strictly limited 15-week run at the Noel Coward Theatre from the 9th of December 2023. Book your London theatre tickets now.

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Noises Off (Closes 16^th December)

After a hugely successful run in the West End earlier in the year, the celebrated comedy play Noises Off returned to the West End at the end of September. Michael Frayn’s riotous comedy returned with an all-star cast to the Theatre Royal Haymarket.

Noises Off theatre tickets are available now.

This production stars Felicity Kendal, Jonathan Coy, Alexander Hanson, Gavin & Stacey’s Matthew Horne and Eastender’s star Tamzin Outhwaite.

A play within a play Noises Off follows the on and off-stage antics of a touring theatre company as they put on a fictional farce named ‘Nothing On’.

Book discounted Noises Off theatre tickets now online or visit our box office. Now playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Must close 16^th December so make sure to secure your London theatre tickets now.

Lyonesse (Closes 23^rd December)

Kristin Scott Thomas and Lily James are currently starring in Penelope Skinner’s searingly funny and passionate new play, directed by Ian Rickson.

Lyonesse theatre tickets are on sale now.

Elaine (Kristin Scott Thomas) a reclusive and talented actress disappears in mysterious circumstances. 30 years later, she finally feels ready to tell her story –summoning Kate, a young film executive (Lily James), to her remote Cornish home to assist with her glorious comeback.

But who really controls the stories we tell, and how we get to tell them? Will these women own their narrative, or will it be swept away from them at any given moment?

A story for our times, Lyonesse is currently playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre

Book your Lyonesse theatre tickets now to see this brilliant new play. Secure your London theatre tickets now online or visit our box office.

Crazy For You (Closes 31^st December)

Now playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, Susan Stroman’s Crazy For You is coming to a close at the end of this year after a fabulous run.

The award-winning romantic comedy follows the story of aspiring young actor Bobby Child who is struggling to balance his passion for theatre and the expectations of his very wealthy mother. He goes on a trip to the small town of Deadrock, Nevada to carry out a mortgage foreclosure but things get a little complicated when he falls in love with the owner’s daughter, Polly. He decided to help try and save the town and in doing so win Polly’s love so Bobby attempts to put on a razzle-dazzle show to save the theatre.  

Featuring a variety of songs from the great George and Ira Gershwin such as ‘Someone to Watch Over Me’, ‘I Got Rhythm’ and ‘They Can’t Take That Away From Me’.

Crazy For You theatre tickets are available now.

With a book by Ken Ludwig and direction and choreography by Tony and Olivier winner Susan Stroman, this is a magical production that is not to be missed.

Book half-price and discounted CRAZY FOR YOU theatre tickets now online or visit our box office in Leicester Square. Now playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

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West End Cast announced for Hadestown 

The award-winning musical Hadestown is coming to the West End next year and the full cast list has just been announced. Opening at the Lyric Theatre in February, you won’t want to miss this outstanding theatrical experience. 

Hadestown made its London premiere in 2018 at the National Theatre and was a huge hit on Broadway, winning 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical. The show even won a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album for the Broadway production’s soundtrack.

Featuring music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning Anais Mitchell and directed by Rachel Chavkin, Hadestown is inspired by the Greek myth and takes audiences on a journey to the Underworld set to an incredible musical score. With music that is a mixture of New Orleans jazz and American folk music, this epic re-telling follows the love stories of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone.

The cast is set to include Dónal Finn as Orpheus, Grace Hodgett Young as Eurydice, Zachary James as Hades, Melanie La Barrie as Hermes, and Gloria Onitiri as Persephone. 

The cast is completed by Bella Brown, Madeline Charlemagne, and Allie Daniel will play the Fates, and Lauren Azania, Tiago Dhondt Bamberger, Beth Hinton-Lever, Waylon Jacobs, and Christopher Short will play the Workers, alongside swings Lucinda Buckley, Ryesha Higgs, Miriam Nyarko, and Simon Oskarsson.

Keep an eye out on the LSBO website to be the first to hear about further announcements and how to secure your Hadestown theatre tickets.  

Hadestown opens at the Lyric Theatre on 10th February 2023, don’t miss this genre-defying new musical. 

Cruel Intentions: The 90s musical is coming to London 

Opening at the Other Palace Theatre in Victoria, Cruel Intentions: The 90s musical is coming to London for a strictly limited 14-week season. 

Based on the hit 1999 Hollywood film which has become a cult classic, the musical version was a hit in New York and Los Angeles and we’re finally getting to experience the show in London. 

The story follows step-siblings Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil who are pretty awful people. Kathryn makes a bet with Sebastian that he can’t seduce the headmaster’s daughter, Annette. The manipulative pair set out to destroy this innocent girl but when Sebastian starts to actually fall for her, things get complicated and lead to explosive results. 

This 90s musical version includes an abundance of 90s classics that you know and love. Featuring songs such as Natalie Imbruglia’s ‘Torn, The Verve’s ‘Bittersweet Symphony’, R.E.M’s ‘Losing My Religion’, Christina Aguilera’s ‘Genie in a Bottle’ and TLC’s ‘No Scrubs plus many more!

Casting is yet to be announced. The show will open on 11th January 2023 for 14 weeks, keep an eye out for further announcements and how to secure your Cruel Intentions theatre tickets. 

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New Cast Announced for The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie’s iconic murder mystery play The Mousetrap is the world’s longest running play. The classic thriller is based on the book by one of the best-selling novelists of all time has been playing in London for over 70 years, still captivating audiences’ night after night.

The long-running play welcomes a new cast later this year with the new suspects starting shows from 20^th November.

The Mousetrap tickets are available now.

The cast is set to include Rachel Summers (Bleak Expectations) as Mollie Ralston, Christopher Bonwell (The Entertainer) as Giles Ralston, Joshua Glenister (Witness For The Prosecution) as Christopher Wren, Gay Soper (Godspell) as Mrs Boyle, Miles Richardson (King Charles III) as Major Metcalf, Jessica Temple (Patriots) as Miss Casewell, Sebastien Torkia (Matilda The Musical) as Mr Paravicini, and George Hannigan (The Comedy About a Bank Robbery) as Detective Sgt Trotter, alongside Clive Marlowe, Sarah Parkins, Ben Riddle, Kieran Seabrook France, Alexander Scrivens, and Cathryn Sherman.

The story follows a group of 7 strangers who find themselves snowed in at a country manor in the middle of nowhere. Whilst trapped they hear news of a suspicious murder back in London and then when a police sergeant turns up at the door, they realise that the killer is in their midst. The question is… Whodunnit?

A thrilling tale of mystery and intrigue, The Mousetrap is sure to keep you on the edge of your seats from start to finish. 

The Mousetrap is also currently keeping audiences in suspense across the country for its 70^th anniversary tour.

Book The Mousetrap theatre tickets now to see London’s greatest ‘Whodunnit’. Currently playing at the St Martins Theatre.

Cast Announced for Standing at the Sky’s Edge

Co-produced by the National Theatre and Sheffield Theatres, Standing at the Sky’s Edge was originally staged at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield in 2022 before transferring to the National’s Olivier Stage.

The new musical has been described as a ‘love letter to Sheffield’ and follows three generations over the course of six decades. Featuring a book by Chris Bus and songs written by Richard Hawley, the show received the Olivier Award for Best New Musical earlier in the year.

Standing at the Sky’s Edge is set to transfer to the West End’s Gillian Lynne Theatre in February 2024.

Standing at the Sky’s Edge tickets are available now and initial casting for the West End run has just been revealed.

Returning to the show to reprise their roles are Samuel Jordan as Jimmy, Baker Mukasa as George, Alastair Natkiel as Marcus and Rachael Wooding as Rose. Joining the cast will be Elizabeth Ayodele as Joy, Joel Harper-Jackson as Harry, Sharlene Hector as Grace, Mel Lowe as Connie, Laura Pitt-Pulford as Poppy and Lauryn Redding as Nikki. Further casting is yet to be announced.

Standing at the Sky’s Edge is opening at the Gillian Lynne Theatre on 8^th February 2024 following Crazy For You which is currently playing at the theatre.

Book your Standing at the Sky’s Edge theatre tickets now online or visit our box office in Leicester Square.

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It has been a big week for announcements in London theatre this week and here at LSBO we try to keep you up to date with all things theatre! Here are some pretty big casting announcements that we think you need to hear about.

Imelda Staunton in Hello, Dolly!

London Palladium (6 July – 14 September 2024)

Hello, Dolly! Is returning to the West End next Summer and the legendary Imelda Staunton is set to take on the lead role of Dolly Levi. The show will open at the London Palladium on 6^th July 2024 and will run until 14^th September 2024.

This run is following the groundbreaking Broadway revival in 2017 that starred the incredible Bette Midler and the West End revival in 2020 that took place at the Adelphi Theatre.

With music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, this production will be directed by Dominic Cooke.

The musical follows the story of Dolly, a skilled matchmaker who travels to Yonkers, New York City to find a suitable match for her most challenging client yet, semi-millionaire Horace Vandergelder.

The revival opens at the London Palladium on 6^th July 2024 and will run for a strictly limited season until 14^th September. Keep an eye out for further announcements and how to grab your Hello, Dolly! Theatre tickets.

Sheridan Smith in Opening Night

Gielgud Theatre (From 6 March 2024)

British icon Sheridan Smith will star in a dazzling new production of Opening Night at the Gielgud Theatre next year.

This is following her critically acclaimed performance in Shirley Valentine at the Duke of York’s Theatre earlier this year.

Sheridan Smith is known for being one of the greatest actors of her generation and has even received an OBE for her outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry along with many other awards. She started her career appearing in British sitcoms such as ‘Benidorm’, ‘Gavin & Stacey’ and ‘The Royle Family’ before moving into more dramatic roles in television. One of her most notable roles was playing the role of Cilla Black in ‘Cilla’ for which she won awards for Best Actress at the TV Choice Awards and the National Television Awards.

Smith’s most notable work in theatre includes ‘Into the Woods’, ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, Elle Woods in ‘Legally Blonde’ and of course ‘Shirley Valentine’ last year.

Opening Night is a musical based on the 1977 film of the same name that was written and directed by John Cassavetes. The psychological horror film tells the story of an alcoholic stage actress who witnesses the accidental death of one of her fans. She is then haunted by the ghost of the deceased woman, which leads her to a nervous breakdown right before the premiere of her next Broadway play.

With a book by Ivo Van Hove (A Little Life) and music and lyrics by songwriter Rufus Wainwright, this new musical is set to be a hit.

Don’t miss your chance to secure Opening Night tickets and keep an eye out for further announcements here on the LSBO website.

Ruth Jones in Sister Act

Dominion Theatre (15 March – 30 August 2024)

It has been announced that the iconic Ruth Jones will appear in the upcoming production of Sister Act, which opens at the Dominion Theatre next year. She is set to play Mother Superior alongside the sensational Beverley Knight when the show returns to London in March.

The Welsh actress, comedian, producer and writer is most known for her work co-writing and co-starring in the critically acclaimed British comedy Gavin & Stacey from 2007 and 2010. She then went on to star in the Sky One comedy drama ‘Stella’ from 2012 to 2017.

Sister Act follows the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a disco singer whose life turns upside down when she witnesses a murder. She is then placed in the witness protection program and is given a new identity… as a nun! Under the watchful eye of Mother Superior, Deloris finds a unique bond with her fellow nuns through the power of music, helping them to discover their voices and find her own in the process.

This 2024 revival of Sister Act is set to star both Alexandra Burke and Beverley Knight as Deloris Van Cartier, while further casting is yet to be announced.

Sister Act tickets are available now online or visit our box office in Leicester Square. Don’t miss your chance to see this heartwarming and witty musical, opening at the Dominion Theatre from the 15^th of March 2024.

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Don’t miss your chance to see these brilliant plays before they close later this month. Book your London theatre tickets online now at LSBO or visit our box office in Leicester Square.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane (Closes 25^th November)

The National Theatre’s smash-hit production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane returned to the West End last month for a strictly limited run.

Following the story of a young man who finds himself returning to his childhood home where he is plunged into a magical world and brings an evil entity from another reality into this world. Introduced to a world of danger darkness and wonder, he alongside is childhood friend Lettie must protect this world from ancient forces that threaten to destroy everything.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane theatre tickets are available now.

From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, the best-selling author of Good Omens, Coraline and The Sandman, this mystical tale will take you on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten. Adapted by Joel Horwood for the stage, don’t miss your chance to secure The Ocean at the End of the Lane tickets now. Featuring some of the most incredible special effects, you will experience on stage, this production is not to be missed. 

Book discounted The Ocean at the End of the Lane theatre tickets now online or visit our box office. Now playing at the Noel Coward Theatre until 25^th November 2023.

Private Lives (Closes 25^th November)

Starring Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge, this sparkling new production of Noel Coward’s Private Lives has been playing in London since August earlier this year.

The immortal comedy originally premiered in 1930 starring Gertrude Lawrence and Coward himself as the leads. The play follows ex-spouses Elyot and Amanda who are honeymooning with their new partners in the fashionable resort of Deauville only to find out that they of course have been booked into adjacent rooms.

Private Lives theatre tickets are on sale now.

Despite their tumultuous past they realise that they are still in love with each other and they decide to elope to Amanda’s flat in Paris but only to continue the verbal altercations that drove them apart in the first place.

This timeless play is witty in its dissection of sex, marriage and monogamy and was almost ahead of its time. This production of Coward’s masterpiece has been staged to mark the 50^th anniversary of his death in 1973. Proving that his work still continues to dazzle audiences across the globe.

Book your Private Lives theatre tickets now to see this comedy play at the Ambassador’s Theatre. The show must end on 25^th November 2023 so secure your London theatre tickets now.

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Can you believe we’re already in November? No neither can we but as we enter another month of 2023 let’s take a look at all the wonderful new West End shows opening this month. Be sure to grab your London theatre tickets for these new shows here at the LSBO website or visit our box office in Leicester Square.

Elf (Opens 15^th November)

Due to popular demand, Elf the mash hit musical is returning to London’s Dominion theatre for a second consecutive year.

The musical is set to star Emmerdale actor Matthew Wolfenden as Buddy the Elf who has left the TV soap after dedicating almost 20 years to it. Joining him is Tom Chambers who is reprising the role of Walter Hobbs after previously playing the role in the show in 2022.

Elf is based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema film and tells the charming and funny tale of Buddy who is mistakenly raised as an eld in the North Pole after crawling into Santa’s sack as a child. After realising that he doesn’t fit in with all the other elves, Santa finally tells him the truth and Buddy heads to New York to find his birth father. After causing some mayhem in Manhattan, falling in love and discovering the gift of family, Buddy helps New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

With a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin and songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Skylar and Chad Beguelin.

Book Elf the Musical Theatre tickets now to see this heartwarming Christmas tale at the Dominion Theatre. Playing for a strictly limited season from 15^th November 2023 to 6^th January 2024.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong (Opens 23^rd November)

From the creators of The Play That Goes Wrong, Mischief Theatre return to the West End with another catastrophic disaster.

The Olivier Award Nominated show has already been a smash hit on both the West End and Broadway so back by popular demand Peter Pan Goes Wrong returns to London this November.

The riotous comedy play sees the much-loved members of the Cornley Drama Society take on another production and yet again battle with technical hitches, flying mishaps, missed cues and clashes between cast members.

Book now to see this family-friendly comedy at the Lyric Theatre where it will be playing for a strictly limited run from 23^rd November 2023 to 14^th January 2024.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow (Opens 17^th November)

Based on the hugely popular Netflix TV show and brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, this gripping new adventure will take you right to the beginning of the Stranger Things story… and may hold the secret to the end.

Set in the small town of Hawkins in 1959, Jim Hopper’s car won’t start, Bob Newby’s sister won’t take his radio show seriously and Joyce Maldonado wants to graduate and get the hell out of town.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow will be directed by Stephen Daldry with co-director Justin Martin and promises to expand on the TV show’s story and mythology. With stunning visual effects and stagecraft Stranger Things is sure to wow fans of the show and newcomers to the world.

Book Stranger Things: The First Shadow theatre tickets and see the show at the Phoenix Theatre from 17^th November 2023.

The Enfield Haunting (Opens 30^th November)

Based on the true story and first-hand accounts of one of the ghost hunters, The Enfield Haunting tells the story of an ordinary working-class family from a north London council estate that became the center of one of the most famous poltergeist events in the world.

The Hodgson family had no idea what a poltergeist was until the summer of 1977 when furniture and toys started moving of their own accord in their family home. The play follows the events of one night in the spring of 1978 when the ghostly events reached a climax.

The horror play is set to star comedy icon Catherine Tate (Dr Who/ The Catherine Tate Show) as Peggy Hodgson, a single mother trying to protect her three children from the disturbing happenings. It will also star David Threlfall (Shameless) as Maurice Gross, the paranormal investigator involved with the case.

This will be the world premiere of this major new play written by Paul Unwin (Co-creator of the world’s longest running medical drama Casualty) and is sure to send shivers down the spines of audiences’ night after night.

The Enfield Haunting theatre tickets are on sale now so don’t miss out on your chance to see this highly anticipated spooky play. Book The Enfield Haunting tickets now, playing at the Ambassador’s Theatre from the 30^th November 2023 until 2^nd March 2024.

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With Halloween just under a week away, take a look at our top West End picks to get you in the spooky spirit. Whether you are looking for a thrilling musical, a chilling play, or a family-friendly show, you can find the best London theatre tickets for your taste and budget. Here are some of our recommendations:

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

From the imagination of Neil Gaiman and adapted by Joel Horwood The Ocean at the End of the Lane will take you on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten. This mystical tale tells the story of a young man who finds himself returning to his childhood home where he is plunged into a magical world and is introduced to a world of danger, darkness, and wonder.

Featuring some of the most incredible special effects ever seen live on stage, this show is the perfect magical mystery to see this Halloween.

The show is currently playing at the Noel Coward Theatre for a strictly limited season and must close on the 25^th of November 2023. Don’t miss your chance to secure discounted tickets for The Ocean at the End of the Lane and book now. 

Wicked

Yes, Wicked is of course a hugely popular, family-friendly show but it’s also a tale about witches so this makes it the perfect choice for a Halloween theatre trip! Book now to see this spellbinding musical at the Apollo Victoria Theatre, you can book your Wicked tickets online today.

We all know the classic tale of The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy triumphed over The Wicked Witch of the West but we’ve only heard one side of the story. Wicked is the untold story of the witches of Oz. We follow the story of an unlikely friendship between Elphaba and Glinda as they take different paths to fulfill their destinies as ‘The Wicked Witch of the West’ and ‘Glinda the Good’.

Book your Wicked theatre tickets now online at LSBO or visit our box office in Leicester Square because there really is ‘no place like Wicked’.Hurry up and grab your theatre tickets before they fly away!

The Phantom of the Opera

What better way to spend your Halloween than to experience the most haunting love story on the West End? Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless musical The Phantom of the Opera has been enchanting audiences since it first opened in 1986 with its beautiful musical score, including songs such as ‘All I Ask of You’, ‘The Music of the Night’, ‘Masquerade’ and of course the iconic title song. 

Having recently celebrated its 35^th Anniversary in London’s West End, The Phantom of the Opera is a romantic horror that follows the story of a masked, scarred man known as ‘The Phantom’ who seemingly haunts the Paris Opera House. When he becomes infatuated with a beautiful Soprano named Christine, his love soon turns to jealousy and obsession.

See London’s most haunting love story this Halloween and book your Phantom of the Opera theatre tickets now at LSBO. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this spectacular show, currently playing at His Majesty’s Theatre.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

The most awarded play in history Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the perfect choice for a Halloween night out. You can enjoy the magic and mystery of witchcraft and wizardry in this 2-part play that is full of astonishing special effects and spell-bounding storytelling. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this amazing show that continues the story of Harry Potter and his friends.

The play picks up where the epilogue of the last book left off, 19 years after the battle of Hogwarts. Harry, Ron, and Hermione are now back on an extraordinary new adventure with a new generation of students from the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

There’s magic in every moment in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now playing at the Palace Theatre.

The Mousetrap 

Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery is the world’s longest-running play and the longest-running show on the West End. Having just celebrated its 70^th anniversary in London, the show has kept millions of people on the edge of their seats for years. 

The story follows 7 strangers who find themselves snowed in at a country house in the middle of nowhere when news spreads of a suspicious murder back in London. When a police officer turns up, they realize that the killer is in their midst but the question is… who did it? This thrilling ‘Who Dunnit’ is a great way to spend Halloween, full of mystery and intrigue The Mousetrap will have you gripped from start to finish. Book The Mousetrap theatre tickets now online or visit our box office. Now playing at the St Martins Theatre.