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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To Kill a Mockingbird is returning to The West End. The Wyndham’s Theatre will house the show following it’s ongoing tour. The play is showing from 25th June 2026 until 12th September 2026.

The play is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning Novel of the same name by Harper Lee from 1960. This adaptation is by Aaron Sorkin. It debuted on Broadway where it was nominated for 9 Tony Awards and went on to win 1. The play then headed to the West End at The Gielgud Theatre back in 2022. To Kill a Mockingbird is currently on tour and is playing in Dublin at the moment.

This production is directed by Bartlett Sher who most recently directed Kiss Me Kate at The Barbican. The touring production is led by Richard Coyle. Coyle is confirmed to led the cast as Atticus Finch in the West End stint. Further casting for the production in to be confirmed.

The creative team for To Kill a Mockingbird is completed by Louisa Muller (associate director), Miriam Buether (set designer), Ed Pierce (design supervisor), Ann Roth (costume designer), Jennifer Tipton (lighting designer), Scott Lehrer (sound designer), Adam Guettel (original score), Kimberley Grigsby (musical supervisor), Serena Hill (casting director), Campbell Young Associates (hair and wigs designer), Laurence Belcher (resident director), and Tavia Jefferson (cultural coordinator).

The Wyndham’s Theatre is currently showing All My Sons until 7th March. Following that, Inter Alia starring Rosamund Pike plays from 19th March until 20th June.

To Kill a Mockingbird opens at the Wyndham’s Theatre from 25th June and is playing until 12th September. Tickets go on sale tomorrow.

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Here’s your Theatre News, West End Round Up of all the news you might have missed this week. It has been a busy one and many exciting announcements have been dropped. Here’s all your major headlines.

Billy Elliot to return to the West End!

The beloved show, Billy Elliot is returning to the West End in 2027. The show finishes it’s tour at the Adelphi Theatre. The show is returning following a 12 year absence from the West End. Billy Elliot is set against the backdrop of the miners strikes in the 80s. It follows Billy’s journey from boxing to ballet which changes his life and his community.

Billy Elliot will play at The Adelphi Theatre for a limited season from 12th February 2027 until 31st July 2027.

Ben Platt to Premiere new musical in London

Ben Platt will star in the UK Premiere of a new musical, Midnight at the Never Get. The show is written by Mark Sonnenblick who is known for his work on The Devil Wears Prada, the film Spirited and K-Pop Demon Hunters! The new show will premiere at the Menier Chocolate Factory. It is set in New York in 1965.  It follows Trevor Copeland and Arthur Brightman’s illegal romance, where they meet to perform songs in a secret nightclub act.

Midnight at the Never Get starts performances at the Menier Chocolate Factory from 11th July 2026 until 12th September 2026. The official opening night is set for 20th July 2026.

All Drag Macbeth to open

This theatre news dropped for the new venue, The Emerald Theatre. The Drag production house, TuckShop are opening a production, Category Is: Macbeth. The show is an all Drag production of Shakespeare’s classic play using the original text. Category Is: Macbeth sets the tale in 1980s London against the city’s club and drag scene

The cast is led by Drag Race UK winners Ginger Johnson as Macbeth and Kyran Thrax as Lady Macbeth. They will be joined by Yshee Black, Cyro and Daniel Jacobs (aka Vinegar Strokes) as the Three Witches, Anna Phylactic as Banquo, Richard Energy as King Duncan and Victoria Scone as Macduff.

Category Is: Macbeth is playing at The Emerald Theatre from 24th April until 28th May 2026.

Paranormal Activity returning this summer!

Paranormal Activity closes on on 25th April 2026 at The Ambassadors Theatre. But fear not! The show returns to the same venue due to popular demand, reopening from 8th August 2026 until 3rd October 2026.

The terrifying play is one of London’s hottest tickets at the moment with Audience Members giving it high praise! The stage production is based on the film series. The story follows James and Lou, who move from Chicago to London in an attempt to leave their past behind, only to find that they remain affected by unexplained events.

Paranormal Activity is currently playing at The Ambassadors Theatre until 25th April 2026. It returns from 8th August until 3rd October.

Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4 star-studded line up revealed!

Park Theatre announced further details of Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4, the latest instalment of its fundraising comedy event. Each performance features a different celebrity guest taking on the central role of Sheriff without rehearsal. Ian McKellen will also return to provide voice work across the production.

Seven guest sheriffs are confirmed so far, all reprising appearances from previous editions of the show. They are Gillian Anderson, Emma Thompson, Adrian Dunbar, Jim Broadbent, Sandi Toksvig, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Hugh Bonneville.

Income from this production supports the theatre’s building costs, new writing development and community and education activity.

Whodunnit [Unrehearsed] 4 returns to The Park Theatre from 11th May until 27th June 2026.

Hercules final extension announced

Disney’s Hercules set it’s last performance date this week. The shows final extension see the Greek Gods leave The Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 5th September 2026.

Grab cheap tickets while you still can today with Leicester Square Box Office.

Cabaret Extends into 2027

Cabaret announced that they are extending until 30th January 2027 at The Kit Kat Club. This announcement came just as they welcomed new leading cast members Matt Willis and Katie Hall.

You can catch the images of new pair in action and secure your tickets here.

Practical Magic Musical in the works

A new musical is in the works of Practical Magic based on the novel and film of the same name. Noah Jone is providing the music for this show as well as Greg Wattenberg.

The story follows the Owens family, whose women have lived under suspicion in their Massachusetts community for more than two centuries. After being orphaned and raised by their aunts, sisters Sally and Gillian Owens attempt to distance themselves from a family curse.

It is yet to be revealed when or where this adaptation will take place, so watch this space. We are just manifesting that this theatre news will hit the UK for purely selfish reasons!

Stranger Things: The First Shadow set for a Netflix release

Since the final season dropped, Stranger Things: The First Shadow has been a tricky seat to secure in the West End! The play serves as a prequel to the series which blew Netflix viewers away. The stage production is being filmed this week on Broadway. To facilitate the recording, all of New York’s public performances have been cancelled from Tuesday 10th February to Saturday 14th February. No release timeline or details have been made available by producers Netflix and Sonia Friedman Productions.

See what all the fuss is about yourself. Secure tickets here for Stranger Things: The First Shadow which is booking at The Phoenix Theatre until 31st May 2026.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry Official Opening

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry officially opened on the West End this week. They released first look production images initially which you can see here. The show is now playing at The Theatre Royal Haymarket following a successful run at Chichester. Based on a novel of the same name, the story follows an ordinary man making a 627 mile journey on foot to respond to a letter. The initial reviews are in and are giving this show really high ratings.

See this moving new musical for yourself. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is now playing at The Theatre Royal Haymarket until 18th April 2026.

This all the highlights of Theatre News you may have missed this week!

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New Theatre Images of the West End transfer of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry are here.

This musical has opened at The Theatre Royal Haymarket following a successful run in Chichester.

It is based on a novel of the same name by Rachel Joyce who adapted the musical herself. The musical has original music written by passenger.

Keep reading to see the gorgeous new theatre images of the musical.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry is a story of an ordinary man. When he decides to send a letter to a long lost friend by hand, it turns into an unexpected cross-country journey. A journey by foot in fact, from South Devon to Berwick upon Tweed. Leaving his bewildered wife Maureen behind.

Because Harold is trying to make up for lost time, confront the ghosts in his past, and – perhaps – keep someone alive.

As word spreads of his unlikely pilgrimage, a whole company of lost souls join him on his quest. And the horizons for both Harold and Maureen open wider than they could ever have imagined.

In these new images, you can see Mark Addy and Jenna Russell who are reprising their roles at Chichester as Harold and Maureen. Noah Mullins joins them as The Balladeer.

Also cast are Craig Armstrong, Jenna Boyd, Daniel Crossley, Nell Martin, Nicole Nyarambi, Peter Polycarpou, Gleanne Purcell-Brown, Ashley Samuels, Maggie Service, Madeleine Worrall, Timo Tatzber. The Swings are Gemma Atkins, Olivia Foster -Browne, Ediz Mahmut and Edwin Ray.

The orchestra includes Chris Poon (musical director, keys), Lewis Dunmore (guitar), Hsiao-Ling Huang (cello), Clodagh Kennedy (violin), Catrin Meek (harp), Mike Nichols (bass guitar), Mike Parkin (drums and percussion).

You can see all the cast in action here in the newly released theatre images.

Book your tickets now for The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry. The show is running until 18th April 2026.

Here’s some ideas for February Half Term shows. The break is fast approaching. Here’s some tips and ideas for your families half term theatre trip!

What’s the best way to secure tickets for February Half Term Shows?

• Book In Advance – Theatre Ticket Prices are super dynamic. Shows over peak periods like the school holidays can get sold out quickly which results in same day prices being higher in these periods.
• Ask about Group Discounts – Maybe you’re a big family or planning a trip with some friends, lots of theatres do discounted tickets for groups larger than 10.
• Visit us at Leicester Square Box Office for same day and same week discounts. You can even call us on 020 7087 2999 to ask which shows we have available with discounted prices over this period
• Check Age Restrictions – Many shows have age recommendations and even restrictions, do your research before you go. You know your family best and know what is appropriate for them.

What musicals can I watch February Half Term 2026?

• The Lion King
• Back to the Future
• Disney’s Hercules
• Starlight Express
• Wicked

Musicals

The Lion King – The Lyceum Theatre
Age Recommendation 6 + (No Under 3s)

Why should I watch The Lion King?

• Fun for all ages!
• Beautiful Puppetry.
• An unforgettable and magical theatre experience.

Disney’s award-winning musical The Lion King is a visual spectacle. It follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands. Loosely based on Hamlet, the animated movie is brought to life by breath-taking puppetry.

This show is great for all ages as it’s a timeless and well loved story. This could be a great choice for your little ones first taste of theatre but also for the older generations as the show speaks to all. The slogan for the show “see it now, remember it forever” that was certainly my experience when I saw it as a child myself.

Back To The Future – The Adelphi Theatre
Age Recommendation 6+ (No Under 4s)

Why should I watch Back To The Future?

• Great for children of all ages (teenager approved!)
• A throwback you can share with the family
• Really cool special effects

The classic 80s film sees Marty McFly sent back in time in his neighbours Delorean car. He ends up stuck in the 50s trying to get back to the future. The only way to do it? Making sure his parents fall in love. This show has toe tapping classics from the movie as well as original track. This is a great show to span across generations and the special effects are sure to wow wide-eyed children and reluctant teenagers a like!

We have some great prices for Back To The Future, secure your tickets here.

Disney’s Hercules – The Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Age Recommendation 6+ (No Under 4s)

Why should I watch Hercules?

• The Muses.
• Epic story about bravery
• A Beloved feel-good – Disney story.

Hercules is the latest Disney animated movie to be adapted to a West End show. Just hearing these songs sang live by the incredible cast is enough of a reason to book this show. This ancient Greek classic tale is about the demi god Hercules. We follow him on his journey to step into his power and to save the world from Hades, lord of the underworld.

We currently have great economy prices for Hercules but we expect they will sell out over the half term as it will be a popular show for families. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Starlight Express – Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Age Recommendation: No Under 3s

• Incredible costume
• Visual Fast Paced Spectacle
• Iconic Songs

As a child’s train set magically comes to life and 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’. Seen around the world by over 30 million people, Starlight Express is an electrifying experience for all ages. The performers are all on rollerskates who whizz around and above the audience, performing some of musical theatres most famous songs.

We currently have discounted tickets for Starlight Express at Leicester Square Box Office!

Wicked – Apollo Victoria
Age Recommendation: 7 + No Under 5s

• Beautiful Songs and story
• A modern classic
• Recently made into a film

I’m no strange to this musical, having watched it 5 times myself. We all know the classic story of The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy famously triumphed over The Wicked Witch of the West but do we know everything? We only heard one side of the story after all! Based on the novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters from ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, revealing the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

That’s our suggestions for West End Musicals for February Half Term Shows ideas, but what about plays?

Plays

The Play That Goes Wrong – The Duchess Theatre
Age recommendation 8 +

Reasons to choose this show:

• A play, not a musical.
• The longest running comedy in the West End
• Great for older kids and older generations.

This play is one of the funniest shows for easter that you could book. I recently took my own family to see it and had a blast! The action begins before the show officially does. The play is a call back to that farcical comedy of the old classic sketch shows. Everything that could go wrong, does go wrong. This flag ship production has been so successful for Mischief Theatre who created the company that have in fact had many off shoots of the same name.

Book ahead as this will be another popular show over the break.

My Neighbour Totoro – The Gillian Lynne Theatre
Age recommendation 6+ (No Under 4s).

Reasons to choose this show:

• Great for lovers of fantasy
• Coming of age story
• Innovative use of puppetry

 My Neighbour Totoro  is based on the much loved Studio Ghibli animated film of the same name.

The story follows two sister whos moher is sick and thus the family have relocated to the countryside. Whilst there, they meet ‘soot sprites’. Eventually they encounter more magical creatures and the ancient protector of the forest she calls “Totoro”. They soon become wrapped up in magical adventure with their new friends.

Book cheap tickets before the easter break to avoid disappointment, visit our kiosk in Leicester Square for a chance at discounted tickets.

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child – The Palace Theatre
Age recommendation 10+ (no babes in arms).

Reasons to choose this show:

• Great for a day trip.
• Good for fans of Harry Potter.
• Witness magic on stage!

Harry Potter is the most awarded play in the history of the West End. The show follows the children of the characters we know and love from the wizarding world, particularly an unlikely friendship between Harry Potter’s and Draco Malfoy’s sons.

The production in London is in 2 parts so you make a full day out of this epic theatrical experience. The show is on in many other cities across the globe but London is the only place you can experience the full show as it was originally created. You watch the first part in the afternoon and the second part in the evening.

We hope this helps you decide which shows are best for you and your family and create some unforgettable memories during these weeks off.

For all West End Shows For February half term, click here and book your cheap tickets now.

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Sinatra the Musical announced their three leads today. The stars will head up the production about the life of Frank Sinatra.

The musical is set to open at The Aldwych Theatre from 3rd June 2026. Sinatra is booking until 10th April 2027.

Set on New Year’s Eve 1942, the musical follows Sinatra as he prepares to walk onto the stage of the Paramount Theatre in New York, a moment that propels him into national fame. The show charts his rise to fame as well as his personal relationships and challenges. Not only that, it of course features more than 20 of Frank Sinatra’s hits. This incleds “That’s life”, “One for My Baby” and “Come Fly With Me”.

The leading man of the production playing Frank Sinatra is Joel Harper-Jackson. Harper-Jackson’s previous credits include Kinky Boots, Jesus Christ Superstar and Netflix’s Matilda. Playing Nancy Sinatra, his first wife is Phoebe Panaretos. She was in the original production of this new musical when it played at the Birmingham Rep back in 2023. Lastly, Ana Villafañe plays Ava Gardner. Ana Villafañe is a Broadway star, most well known for originating the role of Gloria Estefan in On Your Feet!

It marks the first in a new series of projects from Frank Sinatra Enterprises and Universal Music Group aimed at introducing the artist’s work to new audiences.

Book tickets now to Sinatra The Musical at The Aldwych Theatre running from 3rd June 2026 until 10th April 2027.

Further casting for the West End run is to be announced. Keep your eyes on our socials and Leicester Square Box Office News for more updates.

Miss Saigon returns to the West End in May 2027! The show will play for a strictly limited eight-month run at the Prince Edward Theatre.

This momentous return to the West End marks a decade since the musical was last seen in London. Interestingly, The Prince Edward Theatre was the previous home to this multi-award winning musical. This new production of the classic show is currently on a tour of UK and Ireland. It is a smash hit which is selling out and even returning to venues due to popular demand.

Miss Saigon is set during the final days of the Vietnam War. The musical follows Kim, who is just 17 and forced to work in a Saigon bar run by the Engineer. She falls in love with an American GI and we follow their story.

Cameron Mackintosh is producing this revival. He believes this productions great reception from audiences is due to the production highlighting the musical’s continued relevance. He added the following:

“We set out to achieve this by moving away from the show’s original operatic Madame Butterfly inspiration and instead refocusing on its gritty 1970s dramatic and musical roots.

“The show, through its extraordinary score, retains its epic scale and emotional power. But now – 50 years on from when our war-torn love story was set, during the Fall of Saigon – the plight and struggles of its innocent characters fighting for survival are more poignant and moving than ever in a world still beset by many conflicts.”

Tickets for Miss Saigon in the West End will go on sale in March 2026.

Full details of dates and casting are to be announced. Keep an eye on Leicester Square Box Office Theatre News and our social media for the latest updates.