Here’s all the Best West End shows according to the results of the 2026 WhatsOnStage Awards. We’ve picked out all of the shows which you can still book to see. The WhatOnStage awards are famously down to the peoples choice. Winners are voted by theatre goers as opposed to a board therefore our readers should enjoy these selections too!.

Best West End Musicals Award Winners:

• Wicked – Emma Kingston for Best Takeover Performance
• Paddington – Best New Musical
• Les Misérables – Best West End Show
• Comedy About Spies – Best New Play

More on the Award Winning Best West End Shows:

Wicked
Apollo Victoria

Emma Kingston stepped into the green light almost a year ago playing Elphaba in Wicked. Having seen her myself (and I have seen the show 5 times), I can confirm she is a fantastic Elphaba. Barely leaving the stage, she sings each song with power, clarity and excellent story telling. She plays Elphaba, who is better known as the Wicked Witch of the West. Audiences follow her story as a young woman at university and her unlikely friendship with Glinda the Good Witch. The story follows their friendship and Elphaba stepping into her power. It’s themes of propaganda, racism and feminism are still resonating with audiences night after night. So much so that the show is in its 20th year at The Apollo Victoria. It even has a hit 2 part movie adaptation which broke box office records starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Johnathon Bailey.

Wicked is currently booking until 3rd January 2027 at The Apollo Victoria.

Paddington the Musical
The Savoy Theatre

Paddington won the highly coveted award for best new musical. Not only that, but it won 8 awards in total, the most any musical has won at these awards. The awards won also include Best Professional Debut, Best Direction and Best Set Design to name a few. This beloved bear has taken the West End by storm. Best on the hit Michael Bond Children’s novels and subsequent hit films of the same name, the new musical follows the bears move from Peru to London. He is taken in by the kind Brown family. But London isn’t all cream teas and friendly faces – and even the happiest families have their cracks beneath the surface. So when Paddington’s life is suddenly in peril, the Browns must decide just how far they’re willing to go — and what they’re willing to risk — to give this special bear a home. The show is still sold out months in advance so advance booking is essential for wanting to see what is now officially one of the best west end shows around.

Paddington is playing at The Savoy Theatre and currently booking until 30th May 2027. Best availability is now from September.

Les Misérables
Sondheim Theatre

Do you hear the people sing? The WhatsOnStage Awards did which has led to them unsurprisingly being voted by the pubic as the Best West End Show! Les Misérables is also the longest running show in the west end which continues performing to full houses night after night even after 40 years. With an incredible ensemble cast and based on the French Literary classic by Victor Hugo, the show tells the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his desire for redemption. Having been released in 1815 after serving nineteen years in jail for stealing a loaf of bread, Valjean decides to start a new life but a police inspector named Javert refuses to let him escape justice. Alongside this, a group of young idealists attempts to overthrow the government at a street barricade in Paris. It has been seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and in 22 languages.

Les Misérables is currently booking until 13th March 2026 at The Sondheim Theatre. Book in advance or come to your in person box office for exclusive offers.

The Comedy About Spies
The Adelphi Theatre

When the awards announced that The Comedy About Spies is the winner of the best new play award, audiences were thrilled to hear the show is returning to the West End! This is the latest play from master minds Mischief Theatre who are responsible for The Play The Goes Wrong, the longest running comedy play in the West End. In this clever and farcical comedy, a rogue British agent pilfers plans for a top-secret weapon. As a result, CIA and KGB spies converge on London’s Piccadilly Hotel in pursuit of the elusive file. Audiences join a clueless young couple, a hapless actor angling for an exciting spy movie role, and enough double agents to confuse even the sharpest operative, in a mission that’s hilariously out of control. The initial production ran at The Noel Coward Theatre for a limited run last summer. It is returning this summer for a limited run at The Adelphi Theatre and I for one cannot wait.

Book now, ask questions later. The Comedy About Spies is playing at The Adelphi Theatre from 1st August to 26th September 2026.

These are the the winners from the WhatsOnStage Awards that you can still book to see what all the fuss is about. With the Olivier Awards upcoming, I’m sure we’ll have more official best west end shows to add to this list.

Kinky Boots West End is nearly ready to be released to the public! We were lucky enough today to get a sneak peak and chat with the cast before they star performance on 17th March.

Johannes Radebe is playing Lola in the shows West End stint at the London Coliseum. Also, X-Factor Winner Matt Cardle is playing Charlie Price.

How to get Tickets for Kinky Boots West End?

Book online with Leicester Square Box Office to avoid disappointment. Alternatively try to get to us in person for the change for last minute deals.

What is Kinky Boots about?

Based on a true story this musical, follows the story of Charlie Price who inherits his family’s failing shoe factory. At the time saving the family business (never mind his love life) seems like a tall order. However, one day he has a chance encounter with Drag Queen Lola. Their meeting offers the factory the most unlikely of answers to the businesses problems. Can they work together to reboot the business and save the day? Perhaps they just need to help each other – and everyone around them – to stand a little taller.

Who is in the West End Cast of Kinky Boots?

Leading the cast of Kinky Boots are Matt Cardle as Charlie Price alongside Johannes Radebe as Lola. Tosh Wanogho-Maud is playing the Alternative Lola. You can read more about the full cast and see their rehearsal images here.

What days are Johannes performing in Kinky Boots?

Johannes is scheduled to perform every day except the following dates where Tosh Wanogho-Maud is stepping into the iconic red heels of Lola.

• Thursday 26th March Matinee
• Friday 26th June
• All Monday performances 6th April – 6th July

Today we got to see Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle in action as well as Courtney Bowman singing some of the shows best songs full out and fierce. Here’s a clip of Johannes in action:

The WhatsOnStage Awards 2026 took place last night an here is your full list of winners and all the news from the event.

What are the WhatsOnStage Awards?

Unlike other awards, these are voted for by the public! They began back in 2001 where the theatre news channel WhatsOnStage asked readers to vote on their preferred winners to that years Olivier Awards. When they differed significantly from the traditional awards results – the WhatsOnStage Awards was born! this year marks the awards 26th year and it’s third time at The London Palladium.

Winners of the WhatsOnStage Awards 2026:

The SINE Digital Best Performer in a Play Award

– Jonathan Bailey, Richard II – WINNER

Best Performer in a Musical – sponsored by Ticketmaster

– Rachel Zegler, Evita – WINNER

Best Supporting Performer in a Play

– Stephen Fry, The Importance of Being Earnest – WINNER

Best Supporting Performer in a Musical – sponsored by Newman Displays

– Amber Davies, The Great Gatsby – WINNER

Best Takeover Performance

– Emma Kingston, Wicked – WINNER

Best Professional Debut Performance – sponsored by AKA

– Timi Akinyosade, Paddington The Musical – WINNER

Best New Play – sponsored by Disney on Stage

– The Comedy About Spies, Henry Lewis and Henry Shields – WINNER

The Travelzoo Best New Musical Award

– Paddington The Musical, Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale – WINNER

The Londoner Best Play Revival Award

– Richard II, Bridge Theatre – WINNER

Best Musical Revival – sponsored by Concord Theatricals

– Evita, The London Palladium – WINNER

Audience Republic Best Regional Production

– 13 Going On 30 The Musical, Opera House, Manchester – WINNER

Best Studio Production – sponsored by Theatrical Rights Worldwide

– Young Frankenstein, Hope Mill Theatre – WINNER

Best West End Show – sponsored by Dewynters

– Les Misérables, Sondheim Theatre – WINNER

Best Concert Event

– Rachel Zegler: Live at The London Palladium, The London Palladium – WINNER

Best Direction – sponsored by London Theatre Direct

– Luke Sheppard, Paddington The Musical – WINNER

Best Choreography – sponsored by LaDuca Shoes

– Fabian Aloise, Evita – WINNER

The Preevue Best Set Design Award

– Tom Pye, Paddington The Musical – WINNER

The White Light Best Lighting Design Award

– Jon Clark, Evita – WINNER

Best Sound Design – sponsored by HERE @ Outernet

– Gareth Owen, Paddington The Musical – WINNER

Best Video Design – sponsored by Studio Twenty

– Jamie Lloyd (Director), Nick Ward (Video Systems and Programmer) and David Anderson (Camera Supervisor), Evita – WINNER

Best Costume Design

– Gabriella Slade (costume design) and Tahra Zafar (Paddington design), Paddington The Musical – WINNER

Best Wigs, Hair and Make-up Design

– Rae Smith, with Kate Elizabeth, Campbell Young Associates and Adele Brandman, The Importance of Being Earnest – WINNER

Best Casting Direction

– Natalie Gallacher, for Pippa Ailion & Natalie Gallacher Casting, Nick Hockaday and Annabelle Davis, Paddington The Musical – WINNER

Best Music Supervision / Direction – sponsored by AudienceView

– Matt Brind, Paddington The Musical – WINNER

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News From WhatsOnStage Awards 2026:

The Comedy About Spies is returning to the West End! Not only did the new play by Mischief Theatre pick up the award for Best New Play by they announced they are returning to the West Ends Adelphi Theatre this summer. The company beyond this comic masterpiece are also responsible for London’s Longest Running Comedy Play, The Play That Goes Wrong. The Award winning new comedy is playing from 1st August to 26th September 2026.

Who won the most WhatsOnStage Awards this year?

Paddington won 9 awards overall including the highly coveted Best New Musical.

WhatsOnStage Awards 2026 Red Carpet Looks:

WhatsOnStage Awards 2026 Winners!

The Olivier Award Nominees 2026 were released today!

This year years the 50th annual awards which celebrates all things London Theatre. Comedian and Actor Nick Mohammed is hosting this years awards ceremony. The Royal Albert Hall is hosting this auspicious event where winners are announced live on 12th April 2026.

Here is the full list of The Olivier Award Nominees 2026:

Cunard Best New Musical

Here We Are, book by David Ives, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim at National Theatre – Lyttelton

Paddington The Musical, music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher and book by Jessica Swale at Savoy Theatre

Shucked, book by Robert Horn, music and lyrics by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry, book by Rachel Joyce, music and lyrics by Passenger at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Best Musical Revival supported by Piper-Heidsieck

American Psycho, book by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik, based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis at Almeida Theatre

Evita, lyrics by Tim Rice, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber at The London Palladium

Into The Woods, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by James Lapine at Bridge Theatre

The Producers, music and lyrics by Mel Brooks, book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan at Garrick Theatre

Best New Play supported by The Londoner 

1536 by Ava Pickett at Almeida Theatre

Inter Alia by Suzie Miller at National Theatre – Lyttelton

Kenrex by Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian at The Other Palace

Punch by James Graham at Young Vic and Apollo Theatre

Best Revival

All My Sons by Arthur Miller at Wyndham’s Theatre

Arcadia by Tom Stoppard at The Old Vic

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The Seagull by Anton Chekhov, adapted by Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier at Barbican Theatre

Noël Coward Award for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play 

The Comedy About Spies by Henry Lewis and Henry Shields at Noël Coward Theatre

Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe at @sohoplace

Oh, Mary! by Cole Escola at Trafalgar Theatre

Paranormal Activity by Levi Holloway at Ambassadors Theatre

Best Actress

Cate Blanchett for The Seagull at Barbican Theatre

Marianne Jean-Baptiste for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre

Julia McDermott for Weather Girl at Soho Theatre

Rosamund Pike for Inter Alia at National Theatre – Lyttelton

Rosie Sheehy for Guess How Much I Love You? at Jerwood Theatre Downstairs at Royal Court Theatre

Best Actor

Bryan Cranston for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre

Sean Hayes for Good Night, Oscar at Barbican Theatre

Tom Hiddleston for Much Ado About Nothing at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Jack Holden for Kenrex at The Other Palace

David Shields for Punch at Young Vic and Apollo Theatre

Best Actor in a Musical

Marc Antolin for The Producers at Garrick Theatre

James Hameed and Arti Shah for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre

Andy Nyman for The Producers at Garrick Theatre

Jamie Parker for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Diego Andres Rodriguez for Evita at The London Palladium

Best Actress in a Musical

Katie Brayben for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Danielle Fiamanya and Georgina Onuorah for Brigadoon at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Jane Krakowski for Here We Are at National Theatre – Lyttelton

Jenna Russell for The Unlikely Pilgrimage Of Harold Fry at Theatre Royal Haymarket

Rachel Zegler for Evita at The London Palladium

Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Isis Hainsworth for Arcadia at The Old Vic

Julie Hesmondhalgh for Punch at Young Vic and Apollo Theatre

Lucy Karczewski for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre

Hayley Squires for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre

Sophie Thompson for When We Are Married at Donmar Warehouse

Best Actor in a Supporting Role 

Hammed Animashaun for Dealer’s Choice at Donmar Warehouse

Paapa Essiedu for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre

Zachary Hart for The Seagull at Barbican Theatre

Zachary Hart for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre

Giles Terera for Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre

Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Trevor Ashley for The Producers at Garrick Theatre

Corbin Bleu for The Great Gatsby – A New Musical at London Coliseum

Tom Edden for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre

Jo Foster for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Oliver Savile for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical

Tracie Bennett for Here We Are at National Theatre – Lyttelton

Amy Booth-Steel for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre

Kate Fleetwood for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre

Georgina Onuorah for Shucked at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Sir Peter Hall Award for Best Director

Jordan Fein for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Luke Sheppard for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre

Ed Stambollouian for Kenrex at The Other Palace

Lyndsey Turner for 1536 at Almeida Theatre

Ivo van Hove for All My Sons at Wyndham’s Theatre

Gillian Lynne Award for Best Theatre Choreographer

Fabian Aloise for Evita at The London Palladium

Ellen Kane for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre

Drew McOnie for Brigadoon at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre

Lynne Page for American Psycho at Almeida Theatre

Olivier Award Nominees 2026 Continued below…

Best Costume Design

Enver Chakartash for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre

Linda Cho for The Great Gatsby – A New Musical at London Coliseum

Tom Scutt for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Gabriella Slade (costume design) and Tahra Zafar (Paddington design) for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre

Best Set Design supported by Blue-i Theatre Technology

Paul Tate dePoo III (Scenic and Projection Design) for The Great Gatsby – A New Musical at The London Coliseum

Tom Pye (set design) and Ash J Woodward (video design) for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre

Tom Scutt for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

David Zinn for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre

Best Lighting Design

Robbie Butler for Punch at Young Vic and Apollo Theatre

Jon Clark for Evita at The London Palladium

Aideen Malone (lighting design) and Roland Horvath (video design) for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Joshua Pharo for Kenrex at The Other Palace

Best Sound Design supported by d&b audiotechnik

Adam Fisher for Into The Woods at Bridge Theatre

Gareth Owen for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre

Ryan Rumery for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre

Giles Thomas for Kenrex at The Other Palace

Outstanding Musical Contribution

Matt Brind (orchestrations and arrangements) for Paddington The Musical at Savoy Theatre

Will Butler (original songs and orchestrations) and Justin Craig (orchestrations) for Stereophonic at Duke of York’s Theatre

John Patrick Elliott (composition) for Kenrex at The Other Palace

Chris Fenwick (musical supervision and arrangements) and Sean Hayes (Live Piano Performance of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue) for Good Night, Oscar at Barbican Theatre

Best Family Show

The Boy At The Back Of The Class, adapted by Nick Ahad at Rose Theatre

The Boy With Wings, adapted by Arvind Ethan David at Polka Theatre

The Firework-Maker’s Daughter, adapted by Jude Christian at Polka Theatre

The Three Little Pigs, music by George Stiles, book and lyrics by Anthony Drewe at Unicorn Theatre

Best New Production in Affiliate Theatre

Ben And Imo by Mark Ravenhill at Orange Tree Theatre

The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams at The Yard Theatre

The Ministry Of Lesbian Affairs by Iman Qureshi at Kiln Theatre

Miss Myrtle’s Garden by Danny James King at Bush Theatre

The Sh*theads by Jack Nicholls at Jerwood Theatre Upstairs at Royal Court Theatre

Best New Dance Production

Into The Hairy by Sharon Eyal for S-E-D at Sadler’s Wells

Mimi’s Shebeen by Alesandra Seutin & KVS at Sadler’s Wells East

Random Taranto by María del Mar Suárez (La Chachi) as part of Dance Umbrella: Change Tempo at The Pit at Barbican

She’s Auspicious by Mythili Prakash at Sadler’s Wells East

Best New Opera Production supported by TAIT

Dead Man Walking by English National Opera at London Coliseum

The Makropulos Case by The Royal Opera at Royal Opera House

Tosca by The Royal Opera at Royal Opera House

Die Walküre by The Royal Opera at Royal Opera House

That’s the full list of Olivier Award Nominees 2026. We can’t wait to see who wins, follow our social media and check LSBO theatre news for more updates.

Leslie Odom Jr is making his West End Debut this summer in the role he originated on Broadway. Odom Jr. played Aaron Burr and is reprising this role for London audiences.

Odom Jr. made the following remarks regarding this news:

“Returning to Hamilton and revisiting the role of Aaron Burr with the growth and perspective of time has been a profoundly healing artistic experience. I am having so much fun! I am thankful to Cameron Mackintosh and Jeffrey Seller for the invitation to make my West End debut with this fabulous company.

“The London production will grant me a few more glorious weeks to share Lin-Manuel’s music with an international audience who, I have learned, love this show as much, if not more, than I. I’m crossing the ocean and I just can’t wait.”

Leslie Odom Jr is an American actor, singer and song writer. He became a big name in the industry following his role in Hamilton which lead to his earning of a Tony and Grammy Award. He’s enjoyed a career which spans, stage, screen and audio. In fact, his debut album placed No.1 on Billboard Jazz.

Priority booking for Odom’s engagement in Hamilton will be available to those who sign up via the show’s website directly before 12 noon on Wednesday 11th March 2026. Priority booking will open at 11am on Thursday 12th March, with general booking opening at 11am on Friday 13th March.

Leslie Odom Jr. will be performing from 3rd July to 5th September 2026 in Hamilton at The Victoria Palace Theatre.

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Kinky Boots released the elegant rehearsal images today. The musical is opening at The London Coliseum for a limited engagement.

The show, which opens on 17th March, is starring Strictly’s Johannes Radebe as Lola. Also, X-Factor Winner Matt Cardle is playing Charlie Price.

Based on a true story this musical is strutting back into the West End. Not only has this true story been turned into a musical but it is also a hit film. Kinky Boots follows the story of Charlie Price who inherits his family’s failing shoe factory. At the time saving the family business (never mind his love life) seems like a tall order. However, one day he has a chance encounter with Drag Queen Lola. Their meeting offers the factory the most unlikely of answers to the businesses problems. Can they work together to reboot the business and save the day? Perhaps they just need to help each other – and everyone around them – to stand a little taller

The newly released Rehearsal shots show Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle in action. You can also catch Courtney Bowman as Lauren, Liam McEvoy as Harry and Billie Kaye as Nicola. The remaiing cast are Tosh Wanogho-Maud as Alternate Lola, Billy Roberts as Don, Rachel Izen as Pat, Jessica Daley as Trish, Jonathan Dryden Taylor as Mr Price and Scott Paige as George. Completing the ensemble are Andy Barke, Kathryn Barnes, Cerys Burton, Kaya Farrugia, Nay-Nay, Keith Alexander, Nathan Daly, Kofi Dennis, Ru Fisher, Darnell Mathew-James, Liam McEvoy, Ashley-Jordon Packer, Cole Dunn, Annell Odartey, Jordan Isaac and Tori McDougall.

Here are the rehearsal images of the cast of Kinky Boots!

Book your tickets now! The show is playing from 17th March until 10th July at the London Coliseum.

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6 West End Shows are Extending and they were all announced this week! Here’s the run down of all the shows that are extending and when you can catch them until.

Oh, Mary!
Trafalgar Theatre

The first West End Show which announced it will be extending is Oh, Mary! The show is now booking until 18th July 2026. What’s more, they have two new cast members joining the company to see the production through to its extension. The lead role of Mary Lincoln is being taken over by none other than Catherine Tate! You can read more about the new cast members here.

Oh, Mary! is an absurd comedy play about Mary Lincoln, wife to Abe Lincoln. With a raging alcohol problem, Mary dreams of becoming a Cabaret performer. The show came to the West End following a successful run on Broadway. It runs for an hour and a half with no interval.

Oh, Mary! is now booking until 18th July 2026 at the Trafalgar Theatre.

Titanique
The Criterion Theatre

Titanique is now playing until 30th August 2026 at The Criterion Theatre. Another one act show on the West End, this musical is a reimagining of that fateful night on board the Titanic. This musical is a parody on the hit film where Celine Dion tells the audience what really happened that night. Naturally the musical features some of Celine Dion’s greatest hits including “All By Myself”, “My Heart Will Go On” and “To Love You More”. This comedy is created by Drag Races’ Ty Blue which has created a topical comedy full of fun pop culture references.

Also, comedian Tom Allen is hopping on board with this production soon! He is playing Ruther from 4th March until 12th April (excluding 24th March and 3rd to 5th April). Following that, the current Ruth Carl Mullaney is returning to the role. 

Book your tickets now for Titanique now which is extended until 20th August 2026 at The Criterion Theatre.

West End Shows Extending until 13th March 2027:

• Oliver!
• Phantom of the Opera
• Les Miserables
• Hamilton

Oliver!
Gielgud Theatre

Now booking until 13th March 2027, this revival of Oliver! has taken London by storm! The new direction and choreography by Matthew Bourne is proving very successful for this beloved show. Tickets for this extension go on sale on Thursday 12th March at 11am.

The classic musical by Lionel Bart follows a young orphan boy named Oliver Twist in Victorian England. Oliver escapes a workhouse and befriends a gang of pick-pockets as he tries to survive. It is based on the Charles Dickens novel of the same name. Oliver! has some of musicals most iconic songs including “Food Glorious Food”, “Consider Yourself” and “As Long As He Needs Me”.

Secure great seats now for Oliver! which is now playing at The Gielgud Theatre until 13th March 2027.

Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty’s Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webbers most famous musical is extending its run in the West End as it prepares for its 40th anniversary. This musical is also based on a classic novel about a man who lives in the Paris Opera House. He is a great composer and falls in love with his protégé, Christine Daae. The musical is welcoming a new Christine Daae from 2nd March when Beatrice Penny-Toure takes over the role.

This iconic musical with such a beautiful score has won over 70 major theatre awards and played in 35 cities over the world. Tickets for this extension go on sale on Tuesday 10th March at 10am.

The Phantom of the Opera is now playing until 13th March 2027 at His Majesty’s Theatre.

Les Misérables
The Sondheim Theatre

Cameron Mackintosh confirmed today that Les Misérables is extending until 13th March 2027.

The shows welcomed many new faced this month including Lucie Jones. Jones is playing the role of Fantine until 11th April. This wildly successful musical, also based on a novel, recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary in the West End.

The show tells the story of Jean Valjean, a French peasant, and his desire for redemption. Having been released in 1815 after serving nineteen years in jail for stealing a loaf of bread, Valjean decides to start a new life but a police inspector named Javert refuses to let him escape justice. Alongside this, a group of young idealists attempts to overthrow the government at a street barricade in Paris.

Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries and in 22 languages, Les Misérables is full of beautiful music and heart-breaking story lines. It’s no wonder it has been running for so many years.

Tickets for this extension go on sale on 5th March.

Les Misérables is now playing until 13th March 2027 at The Sondheim Theatre.

Hamilton
Victoria Palace Theatre

Lastly, Hamilton is also extending until 13th March 2027. The hit musical written by Lin Manuel Miranda is based on Ron Chernow’s biography of American Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton.

The musical is told almost entirely through song and rap which reimagined the Musical Theatre landscape as we knew it when it opened. Today, the show also announced they will have their first every Relaxed performance. This is going to take place on 29th April at the earlier time of 6.30pm. At like performance there will be subtle changes to sound and lighting to make the show more accessible.

Hamilton is now booking until 13th March 2027 at The Victoria Palace Theatre.

That’s all for the West End Shows Extending so far! Keep up to date for the latest theatre news with Leicester Square Box Office.

The New My Neighbour Totoro cast has been announced. This cast change marks one year since the shows opening at The Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Joining the company and making her West End principal debut is Helen Chong. She is taking on the role of older sister Satsuki. Chong is joining Victoria Chen as Mei, Dai Tabuchi as Tatsuo, Jacqueline Tate as Granny and Ai Ninomiya as the Singer. They are all continuing their current roles within the My Neighbour Totoro cast.

Other new members are joining the Kazego Puppetry Ensemble. This includes Karen Barredo, Melisa Camba, Jeffrey Chekai, Chui Yen, Eero Chen Liu, Natsumi Kuroda, Yui Minari, Michelle Miners, Gun Suen, Si Rawlinson, Sango Tajima and Bai Zhijin.

The current cast members remaining in the ensemble are Rachel Clare Chan, Phyllis Ho, Victor Itang, Gabriel Janoras, Kumiko Mendl, Steven Nguyen, Richard P Peralta and Jamie Zubairi. Ronnie Lee, Wenhsin Lee, Amber Lin and Sera Maehara are also remaining in the company as swings.

My Neighbour Totoro is based on the beloved Studio Ghibli animation of the same name. It follows sister Satsuki and Mei who move to the countryside when their mother is taken ill. There, they meet magical spirits, sprites and creatures including Totoro, the ancient protector of the forest.

The play opened at The Gillian Lynne Theatre back in March 2025 following two runs at the Barbican Centre. The show has received six Olivier Awards and five WhatsOnStage Awards. We have great prices for this production which is now booking until 30th August 2026.

Secure your great seats now for My Neighbour Totoro which is playing at The Gillian Lynne Theatre until 30th August 2026.

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Catherine Tate is returning to the West End in Oh, Mary! This announcement comes as the show also announced they are extending.

Oh, Mary is currently playing at The Trafalgar Theatre. The smash hit boradway comedy is now extending until 18th July 2026. Mason Alexander Park is currently leading the cast as Mary Todd Lincoln. They will play their final performance on 25th April. After that, Catherine Tate will take the role on of Mary.

Also leaving the show soon is Giles Terera who plays Abe Lincoln, Mary’s Husband. His final performance is 14th March. From 16th March, Scott Karim will take over the role. The remaining current cast are staying through for the new extension.

Catherine Tate is well known as her career as a comic actress, most notably with her own sketch show. She was also an assistant in Dr. Who. Tate is also no stranger to the West End. She previously worked on the pantomime at The London Palladium, The Enfield Haunting and Much Ado About Nothing to name a few.

Oh, Mary! is an absurd comedy in which Abe Lincolns wife wishes to be a cabaret star. She is a bored alcoholic who feels trapped by her husband and is looking for a way out. Written by Cole Escola, this show took Broadway by storm before heading across the pond to us on the West End.

Oh, Mary! is now booking until 18th July 2026 at The Trafalgar Theatre. Catherine Tate begins performances on 25th April.

We have exclusive discounted theatre tickets for this show and many more at Leicester Square Box Office.

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Here’s a list of London Theatre shows this week with special offers. We’ve also included some tips on how you can get great prices for London Theatre this Week.

Where to get Discounted Tickets for London Theatre this Week?

Head to Leicester Square Box Office‘s discount page or head to our box office in person in Leicester Square. You can also call us on 0207-087-2999.

What shows can I get discounts for in London Theatre this Week?

• Devil Wears Prada
• Back To The Future
• High Noon
• Starlight Express
• My Neighbour Totoro
• Oh, Mary!
• Faulty Towers Dining Experience
• More if you visit us in person!

Here’s some more info on the shows we get secure great prices for you this week.

The Devil Wears Prada
The Dominion Theatre

Our discounts for this hit London theatre musical is for this week only! The Discount is available Monday – Thursday and you can save up to 35% off great seats. The musical is based on the hit film which starred Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. That in turn, is based on a novel! The story follows an aspiring journalist who lands a job as an assistant to a high end fashion editor. In the West End adaptation, the role of the cutthroat editor is played by none other that Grammy Award winning, Vanessa Williams. With and original score by Elton John and costumes to die for, this is a great bargain to book this week.

Secure your discounted seats for this week only (23rd-26th Feb) for The Devil Wears Prada at The Dominion Theatre.

High Noon
The Harold Pinter Theatre

You can save up to 40% off this hit play starring Denise Gough and Billy Cruddup. High Noon is based on the iconic, four-time Oscar-winning 1952 film with an original screenplay by Carl Foreman of the same name. It is also hailed as one of the greatest westerns ever made. This isn’t just a play. It’s a wake-up call. Told in real time, newly weds find out a deadly outlaw is heading back to town for his revenge on the High Noon Train. As time runs out, one truth remains: if you don’t stand up for what’s worth saving, you risk losing it all. This tense play is showing at the Harold Pinter for a strictly limited run until 7th March.

Book your discounted tickets now for this play.

Back To The Future
The Adelphi Theatre

You can save around 25% when booking tickets with us for Back To The Future. This show is one of our best selling shows and we are sad to hear it is closing this April. This musical is based on the 80s cult classic film of the same name. Adapting this iconic story for the stage are the movie’s creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis). The show features original music alongside hit songs from the movie including The Power of Love, Johnny B. Goode, Earth Angel and Back in Time.

When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past and send himself back to the future.

Book discounted tickets for Back To The Future which is playing at The Adelphi Theatre until 12th April 2026.

Starlight Express
The Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

Starlight Express has the best savings you can can this week for London Theatre with a saving on 50%. This show must end in May so grab these cheap tickets where you can. This production is the revival of Andrew Lloyd Webbers hit musical. In the show, all of the performers zip around on rollerskates, immersing the audience! As a child’s train set magically comes to life, the engines race to become the fastest in the world! Rusty the steam train has little hope of winning until he is inspired by the legend of the ‘Starlight Express’.

Starlight Express is playing at The Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre until 2nd May 2026.

My Neighbour Totoro
Gillian Lynne Theatre

Our discounted tickets for My Neighbour Totoro can save you up to 30% off. This beautiful play is based on the Studio Ghibli animation of the same name. The story of My Neighbour Totoro follows two sisters who move to the countryside when their mother is taken ill. Whilst their they encounter magical spirits of the forest and befriend them. Stunning puppetry brings these creatures to life, enchanting audiences across the West End night after night.

My Neighbour Totoro is booking until 28th August 2026 at The Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Oh, Mary!
Trafalgar Theatre

Oh, Mary is a new comedy play which has transferred to the West End from Broadway. It is an entirely whacky and fictionialised story about Mary Lincoln, wife to the president, Abe. In this tale which runs for an hour and a half with no interval, Mary tries to realise her dreams of becoming a cabaret star. Starring Mason Alexander park, Oh, Mary is told through a collection of sketches. Our discounted seats are Same Day only and saves you up to 50% off for great seats in the stalls.

Oh, Mary is booking until 24th April 2026 at The Trafalgar Theatre.

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
The President Hotel

Not only do you get a West End show, with this show you also get a 3 course dinner! Faulty Towers the Dining Experience is an immersive experience. This is the show where you step inside the famous TV series and become part of the action itself. Audiences join the action for an unforgettable night where guests are not just audience members, but highly esteemed guests of Basil, Sybil, and Manuel! With improvisation, interaction and a whole heap of laughs, this show is a great special offer to nab this week.

Faulty Towers the Dining Experience is currently booking until 20th December 2026.

There are plenty more offers we have available for London Theatre this week. To find out more, all you have to do is visit us in person or call us on 0207 087 2999. Phone lines are open daily from 10am-7pm.

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