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.
If we didn’t answer all of your questions about London Theatre and Show Tickets, feel free to give us a call during our opening hours on 0207 087 2999.
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The hit play by Ava Pickett has just started performances at the Ambassador’s theatre in the West End. The play is scheduled to play from 2nd of May to 1st August and here’s a first look at the 1536 production images.
The West End run of 1536 has started and if you were curious about this production we hope these photos by Helen Murray convince you to go! The play is directed by Lyndsey Turner and is set during Tudor England. We follow three women in Essex whose lives are disrupted by the rumours from Henry VII’s court. Specificallty regarding the fall of the queen Anne Boleyn.
The play had it’s premiere at the Almeida Theatre last year and was a true hot ticket after selling out it’s entire run. The show was also received very positively. And was subsequently nominated for Best New Play and Best Director at the Olivier Awards. The play stars Siena Kelly, Tanya Reynolds and Liv Hill who are all reprising their roles from the Almeida. They play Anna, Mariella and Jane respectively. Oliver Johnstone plays Richard and George Kemp plays William. The company is completed by Harry Bradley (Richard, William understudy). Saroja-Lily Ratnavel (Jane and Mariella understudy) and Sydney Spencil (Anna understudy).
Following its tour, the show will be opening at the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre from 12th October 2026 until 3rd January 2027.
Not only did the production announce this exciting news but they also announced exciting cast…
Harry Judd is joining the cast as Coach Bolton in London. Harry Judd is a band member of McFly for which he is best known. He is taking over the role from Jason Donovan, who appears in the Salford leg of the tour. Alongside him, the previously announced KayCee Stroh play Ms Darbus. This is a great Easter Egg for High School Musical fans as Stroh was in the original film as Martha Cox.
Also transferring to High School Musical London is Tobias Turley as Troy and Leonor Correia as Gabriella. Additionally Caitlin Tipping is transferring as Gabriella and Luke Bayer as Ryan. Further casting is to be announced.
Regarding this news, Harry Judd said the following:
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining this incredible new production of High School Musical. It’s such an iconic film that meant so much to me growing up and now getting to share that same excitement with my own family – makes this even more special. As a dad, it’s been amazing to revisit this story through my children’s eyes and see just how timeless it really is—the music, the energy, the message about believing in yourself – it all still resonates so strongly across generations.
“Stepping into the role of Coach Bolton and leading such a first-class cast in London at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre is something I’m incredibly proud of. I can’t wait to ‘Get My Head in the Game’ and bring this story to life on stage – sharing all the energy, heart and nostalgia of High School Musical with fans old and new.”
It’s your last chance to get tickets for some of these awesome shows in London. From star studded limited runs to award winning revivals, we are saying goodbye to some real gems over the coming months.
Starlight Express is departing the Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre on 3rd May! Which means this truly is the last chance you get get tickets for this iconic revival. After 7 years at the specifically designed space, these train must leave the station. Seen around the world by over 30 million people, Starlight Express is an electrifying experience for all ages. It follows the story of a children’s train set which magically comes to life. They race to become the fastest in the world! The electric cast of 40 whizz about the audience on roller skates performing some of musical theatres most iconic songs from this show.
With many of the tickets for the final performances sold out its truly is your last chance to watch this awesome show. Following its closure, I’m Every Woman – The Chaka Khan Musical moves in starring Alexandra Burke!
Keep checking our discount ticket page for last minute tickets as they are released. The shows final performance is 3rd May.
Acclaimed star of Wicked, Harriet, Genius: Aretha, and The Colour Purple, Cynthia Erivo transforms into all 23 roles in Tony Award® nominated adaptor and director Kip Williams’ intoxicating, blood-pumping reimagining of the immortal gothic horror: Dracula. This one woman multimedia production is currently playing at The Noel Coward Theatre.
This show is also closing in May. The final performance is 30th May.
This beautiful play is another show which has a celebrity leading the show. Actor Hugh Bonneville plays C.S Lewis in the play about his life. It focuses in his meeting American poet Joy Davidman whose unexpected love transforms the orderly academic life of the celebrated author of The Chronicles of Narnia. What begins as a meeting of minds becomes an uplifting and powerful journey of love and the fragile beauty of life. This play is based on a true story and is playing at he Aldwych Theatre for a strictly limited run. The play is ending soon on 9th May.
This play stars not one, but two stars on stage. None other than Stranger Things Sadie Sink plays Juliet. Alongside her Noah Jupe from Hamnet and A Quiet Place plays Romeo. This classic Shakespeare tragedy at The Harold Pinter Theatre is extending due to popular demand. However, you still only have just over a month to nab tickets for it! The play ends on 20th June.
Yet again, an iconic actress takes the lead in this play which is closing soon. Rosamund Pike is known for Gone Girl, Saltburn and Die Another Day to name but a few. However her role in this play saw her win her first Olivier Award for Best Actress! Inter Alia follows a pioneering London Crown Court Judge. Her life is a constant juggling act between career, mother and wife. When her son is accused himself of a crime she is renowned for presiding over, her world is put into ethical and emotional turmoil.
It is hard to get a ticket for this incredible play so book now before it’s too late!
Starring Griff Rhys Jones, I’m Sorry Prime Minister is the long awaited final chapter of the British Political Satire series. Jim Hacker is back — older, but perhaps not wiser, and still utterly baffled by the real world. Hoping for a quiet retirement at the tranquil Hacker College, Oxford, Jim instead finds himself facing the ultimate modern crisis: cancelled by the college committee. Enter the delightfully devious Sir Humphrey Appleby (played by the acclaimed Clive Francis), who has lost none of his love for bureaucracy, Latin phrases, and well-timed obstruction.
The play is closing on 9th May so book your last chance tickets now before time runs out!
Into the Woods is the Olivier Award winning revival of Stephen Sondheim’s iconic, subversive musical. Based on traditional fairy tales, this musical sees various fairy tale characters paths intertwine. The all have a reason to journey into the darks woods. As the adventure unfolds and paths entwine, wishes are made, slippers are lost, beanstalks take flight and new friendships are forged – revealing that life beyond ‘Happily ever after’ can still be full of magic, even when there’s darkness.
This production is so popular it has announced a transfer from the Bridge Theatre to the Noel Coward Theatre in September later this year!
Your last chance to get tickets for the award winning revival is on 30th May 2026.
The latest Hamilton Cast Update was issued today! This cast is joining Leslie Odom Jr in his limited run in the role of Aaron Burr in the musical. In fact, Odom Jr originated the role on Broadway so this is a very exciting moment for London Theatre fans! His engagement is set for 3rd July until 5th September.
Joining the company is Stephenson Ardern-Sodje as Alexander Hamilton with Georgina Onuorah returning as Angelica Schuyler. Akmed Junior Khemalai plays George Washington with Ashley J Daniels as Marquis De Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Bellinfantie as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison. Lastly Shak Mancel James is joining as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton.
Continuing in the show is Yeukayi Ushe as Aaron Burr. Ushe will play this role on select dates in July Odom Jr. is scheduled off for. He will continue this role following Odom Jr’s limited engagement period. Also staying on is Bente Mulan as Eliza Hamilton, Jasmine Jia Yung Shen as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds and Daniel Boys as King George III.
New faces joining the Hamilton Cast in the ensemble are John Browning, Milan Cacacie and Yesy Garcia. Also, Riccardo Haerri, Jared Irving, Michael Lin and Avigalle Mendoza. Finally, Fallon Mondlane, Liam Morris and Phoebe Samuel-Gray complete the new additions
Yuki Abe, Turrell Barrett-Wallace and Joshua Clemetson are continuing in the company. Also, Roxanne Couch, Manaia Glassey-Ohlson, Jack Harrison-Cooper, Olivia Kate Holding, Sergi Ibanez, Nicolais-Andre Kerry are staying on. Completing the cast members remaining in the show are Lily Laight, Tamara Morgan, Tim Nutt, Joshian Angelo Omaña, Aharon Rayner and Daisy Ward .
Images of Catherine Tate in Oh, Mary rehearsals are here! Catherine Tate is taking on the lead role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the recent Olivier Award Winning play.
Tate is a British comedy icon and a renowned actress. She is known for her own comedy sketch show in which the iconic Nan was born as well as a Doctor Who Assistant. She also appeared at the London Palladiums pantomime and has worked for both the National Theatre and The RSC.
Catherine Tate takes over performances on 27th April. She is taking over from Mason Alexander Park who’s final performance is 25th April. Oh, Mary is about Mary Todd Lincoln. This historically incorrect comedy follows her life. Mary longs for the cabaret stage and is constantly at odds for her closeted, infuriating husband who happens to be the president. The play already had two Tony awards under its belt. They just won an Olivier Award for best new comedy or entertainment show.
Tate joins the cast alongside Scott Karim, who plays Mary’s Husband. The West End premiere 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.
Check out these images of Catherine Tate and the rest of the cast below:
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How to get tickets for Catherine Tate in Oh, Mary?
Oh, Mary is booking until 18th July 2026 at The Trafalgar Theatre. Catherine Tate begins performances from 27th April 2026. Mason Alexander Parks final performance is 25th April 2026.
