The New London cast for The Play That Goes Wrong begin performances tonight! This new cast see’s the production through its 13th anniversary. Usually, the number 13 spells bad luck. However, the cast attempts for a successful show has failed for the past 12 year so maybe this will be their lucky year!
The Play That Goes Wrong is the inaugural show for Mischief Theatre. It has since spiralled into a hit and this play is now the longest running comedy play in West End Theatre History! They also have a new musical currently running in Colchester called Thespians. We are awaiting the return of the award-winning The Comedy About Spies which reopens in August at The Adelphi Theatre. Later, the West End will see the return of A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong at The Wyndham’s Theatre.
This hit comedy follows the antics of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society, who 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.
The new London cast for The Play That Goes Wrong includes Ruby Ablett as Annie and Matthew Spencer as Chris. Also, Raphael Bushay plays Robert with Luke Wilson as Jonathan, and Lucinda Turner as Sandra. Finally, Alex Bird plays Dennis, Joshua Lendon is Max and Kieron Michael plays Trevor.
Understudies for this cast change are Paige Round, Harry Al-Adwani, Tom Quinn, Will Bishop and Phoenix Edwards. Of course, Winston the dog still plays Winston the dog.
Here’s your theatre and entertainment guide for June 2026 in London. We have to rundown of the best offers and also shows you can catch this month.
New shows to watch
Here are two of the hottest new shows which we are featuring in our June Theatre and Entertainment Guide which are the brand new Sinatra the musical and a revival and the comedy play, The Truth. Here’s more about them:
Sinatra the Musical begins previews for its upcoming run at The Aldwych Theatre from 3rd June. Beginning in 1942, a skinny 27-year-old Italian-American singer is about to step onto the stage of New York City’s Paramount Theatre and give a performance that will change music history. But as Frank Sinatra’s voice captures a nation, his heart is torn. Torn between his wife, Nancy, and movie star, Ava Gardner. When scandal and a hostile press send his career into a tailspin, the young crooner fights back and stages the greatest comeback in show business history. Featuring over twenty classic hits, including That’s Life, One For My Baby and The Best Is Yet to Come, Sinatra The Musical is the most revealing portrait ever told about the legendary singer.
The cast includes Joel Harper-Jackson as Frank Sinatra, Ana Villafañe as Ava Gardner and Phoebe Panaretos as Nancy Sinatra. You can read more about them by clicking here. This musical is scheduled as a long runner at The Aldwych Theatre with booking until April 2027.
Also beginning performances this month is the comedy play, The Truth. The play is written by Oscar-winning writer Florian Zeller. It is a wickedly entertaining comedy where trust is fragile, loyalty is negotiable, and everyone has something to hide. It follows two couples which are played by a star studded line up! None other than Stephen Managan is returning to the London stage. This is as well as Sarah Hadland, Janie Dee and Ardal O’Hanlon. This star-driven revival of the Olivier-nominated play peels back the lies we tell the people we love, and the ones we tell ourselves
This revival is only running in the West End for a strictly limited 14-week season.
Inter Alia starring Rosamund Pike has become one of the hottest tickets about in London Right Now. In fact, this production earned Pike won an Olivier Award for her performance in this role. Following a successful run at The National, Inter Alia is now playing at The Wyndham’s Theatre. The story is that of a Crown Court Maverick Judge who also balances life as a wife and mother. However, when her son is accused of a crime she prides herself on fighting for justice for, her world spins. This play is also only playing for a limited run. Therefore it must end on 20th June 2026. It is a hard ticket to get so we advise booking now to avoid disappointment!
Theatre and entertainment guide: Best Discounts for June
Although we have great discounts year round, June is a particularly good time to secure discounted seats. This is because it is the cal before the the storm that it the summer holidays! We’ve selected some of our shows which have the best savings for you this June.
Kinky Boots stars not one, but two celebrities! Strictly Come Dancings Johannes Radebe as well as X factors Matt Cardle lead this feel god show. Another pop icon is involved in this production is Cyndi Lauper who wrote the songs for this new musical. The story is based on a true story and the subsequent film adaptation. When Charlie Price inherits his family’s failing shoe factory, saving the company – and his love life – feels like an impossibly tall order. Until he meets Lola, the sparkling, larger-than-life drag queen with the unlikeliest of answers. 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.
Kinky Boots has discounts available with online and even better ones if you come and see us in person.
The Devil Wears Prada has just extended our discounts until the end of June! You can save up to 35% when booking with us at Leicester Square Box Office. The Devil Wears Prada is based on the hit movie and novels of the same name. Staring Vanessa Williams as the devilish Miranda Priestly, the story follows Andy. She is fresh out of college and an aspiring journalist who scores a job at the prestigious Runway magazine. She finds herself working for none other than fashion’s most powerful and terrifying icon — editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly. Sacrificing her personal life to meet Miranda’s impossible demands, Andy finds herself seduced by the glamorous world she once despised. Also with original music by the iconic Elton John, The Devil Wears Prada is a fun musical with great prices this summer.
This classic musical is one of our newest discounted shows. Based on the traditional Charles Dickens novel, this revival of Lionel Bart musical is still enthralling audiences. The story follows a Victorian orphan called Oliver and his antics in the East End of London. He find himself taken in by a gang of pickpockets and follows his journey to survive in this difficult time, However it’s not all doom and gloom. It actually features some of musical theatre most famous and catchy songs including Consider Yourself, Food Glorious Food and Oom Pah Bah to name a few!
Lastly featured in our June theatre and entertainment guide is The Hunger Games On Stage. Our discounts for this show means that you truly are receiving great value for this high production show. In fact, this show feels like both a theatrical and cinematic experience due to the modern seating and design of this purpose built venue. It also includes high quality stunts and visual effects which will blow your mind.
The Hunger Games On Stage is the first ever stage adaptation of the first novel and subsequent film of the Hunger Games franchise. Set in a dystopian world, each year young people between the ages of 12 and 18 literally have to fight to the death for survival. When Katniss Everdeens younger sister is selected, she bravely volunteers as tribune to take her place. Little does she know, her bravery as well as a blossoming romance sparks hope across the world who are watching. And as any powerful leader knows, the only things more powerful than fear is hope.
The show has also recently extended into February 2027!
The Comedy About Spies cast has been confirmed today!
The Comedy About Spies originally ran for 21 weeks at The Noel Coward Theatre. It was so popular in fact that it is now set to open at The Adelphi Theatre. The shows opening won the WhatsOnStage Award for Best New Play and received an Olivier Award nomination for Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play.
For this new run, original Mischief member Bryony Corrigan will join the cast playing Elena Popova. All other original West End cast members are returning to this award winning comedy play! David Hearn also returns as Lance Buchanan with Adele James as Rosemary Wilson and Chris Leask as Sergei Ivanov. Henry Lewis plays Douglas Woodbead with Henry Shields playing Bernard Wright and Greg Tannahill as Albert Tipton. Finally, Nancy Zamit returned to her role of Janet Buchanan. Completing The Comedy About Spies cast forming the ensemble are Macadie Amoroso, Adam Byron, Matt Cavendish, Allie Dart, Niall Ransome and Ashley Tucker.
The story follows a rogue British agent who steals plans for a top-secret weapon. This results in CIA and KGB spies converging on London’s Piccadilly Hotel in search of the file. Not only that, but a young couple, an actor hoping to play James Bond and a number of double agents become caught up in the situation.
Escola actually wrote the award winning comedy and they also starred in it when it opened on Broadway. They begin performances from 20th July until 15th August 2026. Priority booking for these dates and general on-sale tickets will be released on Friday.
Currently, Catherine Tate is leading the role in Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy. The lead role is that of Mary Todd Lincoln who is married to the president. The one act comedy play is a historically dubious wartime comedy. The wild show revolves around bored alcoholic housewife Mary Todd Lincoln, who pines for the cabaret stage but is constantly undermined by her closeted, homosexual husband, who also just happens to be the President of the United States.
Cole Escola is also known for their work in comedy acting and a voice actor, appearing in shows like Big Mouth and even the Simpsons! They will be joining the current cast playing alongside Catherine Tate. This is including Scott Karim, who plays Mary’s Husband. The cast also currently features Dino Fetscher as Mary’s Teacher, Kate O’Donnell as Mary’s Chaperone, and Oliver Stockley as Mary’s Husband’s Assistant.
The production team for Oh, Mary! also announced today, they are extending until 2027! Finally, the casting for the role of Mary Todd Lincoln from Monday 17th August onwards is to be announced. We wonder who will be the next administration at the Trafalgar Theatre in this raucous comedy?
You can book cheap and discounted tickets for Oh, Mary! through Leicester Square Box Office today! You can catch Cole Escola in the show from 20th July. Catherine Tate is performing in the role until then.
Mamma Mia is a musical which features some of ABBA greatest hits such as Dancing Queen, Super Trouper and Honey Honey. This musical is so popular in fact, you have probably already watched the blockbuster film adaptation of the musical. The movie stars Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth to name just a few of the stars in the film.
The story for Mamma Mia is a thrilling comedic love story set in Greece. Sophie Sheridan is getting ready for her wedding when she stumbles across her mother’s old diary. In there, she discovers she has 3 possible fathers! Subsequently, she decides to invite all 3 to her upcoming nuptials. Chaos ensues which is accompanied by catchy songs as well as dance numbers that has you singing and tapping those toes the whole way home.
Book great seats with Leicester Square Box Office online now! To help find the best seats for you, why not pop in to chat with our friendly team at 42 Cranbourn Street or call us on 020 7087 2999 who can advise you and book you in.
Mamma Mia the Party is one of the most sought after ABBA and Mamma Mia Experiences in London. It is an immersive experience which includes a 4 course Greek Meal. Not only that, if you book tickets this summer, you have the opportunity to catch Peter Andre in the show as he is scheduled to perform on certain dates! Mamma Mia! The Party takes place at Nikos Taverna on the beautiful island of Skopelos, where the first Mamma Mia! movie was shot. As the sun sets on the island, a secret romance is blossoming amongst the hustle and bustle of Nikos’ family-run taverna. There is a delicious Greek 4 course meal provided and a welcome drink included in your ticket price. That’s not all, after the show guests typically dance the night away so be sure to bring your dancing shoes!
The immersive show features ABBA’s legendary music and a hilarious new story adapted by Sandi Toksvig you will be taken from dinner to dancing and find yourself lost in a fabulous dream world for the night.
What dates will Peter Andre NOT be performing?
Peter Andre’s last scheduled performance is 30th July 2026.
The dates he is not scheduled to perform are:
Saturday 23rd May Sunday 24th May
Wednesday 27th May Thursday 28th May Friday 29th May Saturday 30th May
Friday 12th June Saturday 13th June
Friday 19th June Sunday 21st June
Friday 26th June
Saturday 11th July Sunday 12th July
Thursday 16th July Saturday 18th July Sunday 19th July
Saturday 25th July Sunday 26th July
Please note, these dates are subject to change and the production also cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist.
Book by clicking this link on Leicester Square Box Office‘s website. You can also book through our friendly team in person or over the phone. Once you have booked you will receive an email from the venue directly to inform them of any dietary requirements.
Keep reading for the final ABBA and Mamma Mia Experiences in London
ABBA Voyage
Finally, ABBA Voyage is one of the biggest ABBA and Mamma Mia Experiences in London. Now in its fourth year in London, ABBA voyage is pertaining at home here. The show plays at the ABBA arena in Stratford, East London which also has the Olympic Village and a Westfield shopping centre, so there’s certainly plenty of places to stay and dine at before and after the event.
This groundbreaking show used motion capture technology as well as a team of visual effects artists who captured ABBA’s performances over five weeks using 160 cameras. Audiences are especially amazed by the realistic holograms of ABBA in this concert like nothing you have seen before. We even have customers who have actually seen ABBA live tell us it’s like the real thing!
There is also a live band and vocalists who add to the concert. Not only is this a once in a lifetime opportunity to see ABBA perform, you also get to hear great live music.
How to book ABBA Voyage tickets?
Here at Leicester Square Box Office you will need to call or you can also call us to secure great tickets. Not only will you receive a bespoke service but you can book exclusive discounts that way as well.
That’s all for our list of the top ABBA and Mamma Mia experiences in London!
Today, the Avenue Q West End production announced they are extending the shows run! Currently playing at the Shaftesbury Theatre, it will now run until 3rd January 2027. The current production is marking the shows 20th Anniversary.
Written by Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx, with a book by Jeff Whitty, Avenue Q follows Princeton, a recent college graduate who moves into a rundown New York apartment block and learns life lessons from his eccentric neighbours. This wild comedy uses Jim Hensen puppets although don’t let that fool you. This show is certainly for an older audience.
The production received rave reviews following its press night and we are proud to say that here at Leicester Square Box Office we have great prices available for the show. Click here to check them out.
Regarding the extension, the producers said the following:
“We’re absolutely thrilled that the return of Avenue Q has once again struck a chord with audiences, as well as with a whole new generation of theatregoers, discovering the heart, humour and honesty of our fuzzy friends for the very first time.
“The response to the production at the Shaftesbury Theatre has been extraordinary, and we’re delighted to extend the show’s limited season. The continued success of Avenue Q is a testament to its timeless wit, unforgettable score and the way its themes still resonate so strongly today. It remains, now more than ever, a musical for our time.”
You can read more about the Avenue Q West End cast and see them in action by clicking here.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
My Neighbour Totoro closing date was set today following the announcement of the shows final extension.
Performances at The Gillian Lynne Theatre are now booking until 10th January 2027. Producers also confirmed that this will be the production’s final extension in London.
The beautiful stage adaptation of the beloved Studio Ghibli Animated film opened back in March 2025. This was a west end transfer from its opening at the Barbican. The run at the Barbican was so popular in fact that it broke box office records ahead of its run which went on to be sold out!
My Neighbour Totoro recently announced their cast change which marks a year of performances at The Gillian Lynne. The current cast includes Victoria Chen as Mei, Helen Chong as Satsuki, Dai Tabuchi as Tatsuo, Jacqueline Tate as Granny and Ai Ninomiya as Kaze No Koe/Singer. You can read more about the cast changes by clicking here.
This heart warming play follows sisters Satsuki and Mei as they move to their curious new home in the countryside. Exploring their unfamiliar surroundings, they soon encounter a world of spirits, sprites and magical creatures. Maybe it was all a dream? Or perhaps they really are now friends with the giant, ancient protector of the forest named ‘Totoro’ and his friend the ‘Catbus’…
The ‘blockbuster awe-inspiring puppets’ (Time Out) is from Puppetry Director & Designer Basil Twist and Puppetry Associate Mervyn Millar (War Horse). My Neighbour Totoro is produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV.
Beetlejuice West End rehearsal images were released today!
The show opens in less than two weeks for its West End debut at The Prince Edward Theatre. The show is running from 20th May 2026 until 17th April 2027.
London Theatre fans have eagerly awaited this show to cross over to the UK. Based on the 80s cult classic, directed by Tim Burton, the musical adaptation originally opened on Broadway in 2019. Following the pandemic, it returned in 2022 and toured extensively in the United States and played internationally in Tokyo, Seoul, Melbourne and Abu Dhabi. The story follows teenager Lydia, who encounters a pair of recently deceased homeowners and the ghost Beetlejuice after moving into a new house.
Leading the show is David Fynn playing the role of the tormenting spooky presence of Beetlejuice. WhatsOnStage Award nominee Tom Xander is his alternate.
Joining them is Hannah Nordberg as Lydia, with David Hunter as Adam Maitland and Chelsea Halfpenny as Barbara Maitland. Also, Aimie Atkinson plays Delia Schlimmer and Alasdair Harvey plays Charles Deetz.
Chasity Crisp is making her West End debut as Maxine Dean / Juno, with Otho played by Richard Frame, and Maxie Deane by Irvine Iqbal. Rachel Macdougall is playing Girl Scout and Miss Argentina is played by Vanessa Aurora Sierra.
Completing the company are Jemma Alexander, Samuel Bangs, Natasha Cayabyab, Chris Draper, Harley Emmitt, Catherine McCormick, Robbie McMillan, Kieran Mellish, Elliott Parry, Jacob Smith, Adam Taylor, Tyler Timmins and Issie Wilman.
Check out the rehearsal Images of the Beetlejuice West End cast in action here:
Want to book London Theatre and Show Tickets but don’t know where to start? Here’s our handy guide of everything you need to know. It can be overwhelming knowing where to look and what shows are hot at the moment.
How To get London Theatre and Show Tickets?
You can buy tickets online at lsbo.co.uk or visit us in person at Leicester Square Box Office. You can find us on 42 Cranbourn Street, Leicester Square, WC2H 0AR. We are also one of the few ticketing agencies who have an active telephone booking line. You can call us any day between 10am and 7pm where our helpful team can answer your questions about West End Shows and book you tickets via the phone. All of our tickets are now E-Tickets. This means you don’t even need to print the tickets you can just show the QR codes on your phone.
Each show takes place in it’s own venue. Most of the theatres are in the West End. This is the area is where most of the theatres are concentrated between the Strand and Oxford Street (South – North respectively) and Kingsway and Regents Street (East and West Respectively). That being said, there are some West End Productions such as Wicked and Hamilton which play outside of the traditional West End in Victoria. However, this is still a transportation hub and only a 25 minute walk from the heart of the West End. On our website, each show will clearly list where the show is on the booking page.
When are London Theatre Performances?
Performances take place every day of the week. Each show will have at least one day off, usually Sunday or Monday. Therefore they are also the most quiet days. Because of this, we’d suggest Tuesdays – Thursday if you can be flexible in planning your trip to the theatre. Generally, all shows will be playing on these day and it also tends to have the most discounts available. No one wants to play to an empty house!
Where can I get Cheap London Theatre and Show Tickets?
For the best discounted tickets head to our in person, Leicester Square Box Office on the previously mentioned Cranbourn Street. We also have some of our discounted shows on lsbo.co.uk, but for the full range it’s always best to visit us or call 0207 087 2999.
How do I know where is legit to buy London Theatre and Show Tickets?
Leicester Square Box Office is a legitimate ticket seller, in fact, we are one of the proud founding members of S.T.A.R (Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers). S.T.A.R provide a code of conduct for all official ticketing vendors, ensuring we provide clear information and have polite staff, some features which we are highly praised for on our Feefo reviews. S.T.A.R sets high standards in the ticketing industry and we always stive to meet and exceed them. They also provide an approved dispute resolution service You can also see that we display the S.T.A.R logo proudly in our Box Office so you know that when you book with us, you can book with trust.
What shows are on in London?
Currently there are more than 50 shows playing in the West End you can see the full list of shows we cover on our website or by picking up our handy theatre guides next time you’re in Leicester Square. You can also search by day on our website by following this link.
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