We have some great Black Friday Theatre deals for all you theatre fans! You’ll be able to access even more deals than usual from Friday 28th November until Monday 1st December ONLY.

How can I get Black Friday Theatre Deals?

For the most extreme discounts, come to our box office in person for exclusive deals. Reduced prices will also be available on our website. The dates for the biggest savings are limited and subject to availability so if you can be flexible on dates, we’re sure to have something great for you.

What shows have Black Friday Specials?

There may be more on the way, but the ones we can confirm today are:

• Back To The Future
• Stranger Things: The First Shadow
• Hadestown
• Starlight Express

Back To The Future

Back To The Future is the hit musical based on the cult classic 80’s film. Now in its 4th year at The Adelphi Theatre, the show is currently booking until 12th April 2026. When Marty McFly’s eccentric neighbour builds a time machine from his DeLorean Sports car, Marty finds himself stuck in the past. Stuck in the 1950’s he has to get back to the future! Not only that, but he is stuck with his parents and has to make sure they fall in love to ensure his survival.

Adapting this iconic story for the stage are the movie’s creators Bob Gale (Back to the Future trilogy) and Robert Zemeckis (Forrest Gump). The production features original music by multi-Grammy winners Alan Silvestri (Avengers: Endgame) and Glen Ballard (Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror), alongside hit songs from the movie including The Power of Love, Johnny B. Goode, Earth Angel and Back in Time.

Tony Award-winning director John Rando leads the Tony and Olivier Award-winning creative team.

The show is currently booking until 12th April 2026 at The Adelphi Theatre.

How can I get Black Friday Theatre Deals for Back To The Future?

This will be available on our website throughout Black Friday Weekend. For the lowest prices on selected dates why not try your luck in person at or kiosk? First come, first served.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Based on the hit Netflix series, this play serves as a prequel to the series. This is another show set in the 50’s. It takes place in Hawkins which is a regular town with regular worries. However, when new student Henry Creel arrives, his family finds that a fresh start isn’t so easy as the shadows of the past have a very long reach.

The play is brought to life by the multi-award-winning creative team behind Harry Potter and The Cursed Child. This gripping new adventure takes audiences back to the very beginning of the Stranger Things story. It may also hold the key to the end. With the final Season dropping at the end of this month, now’s the perfect time to catch this play.

The show is playing at The Phoenix Theatre and is currently booking until 5th April 2026.

How can I get Stranger Things: The First Shadow Black Friday Theatre Deals?

You can buy great discounted tickets on our website.

Hadestown

Hadestown is the heartbreaking and uplifting tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. This musical takes classic characters from Greek Mythology and tells their story to a soundtrack of folk-inspired original music. The show is the winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album.

Hadestown takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone. You can read everything you need to know about the show here.

Playing at The Lyric Theatre, it is currently booking until 26th September 2026.

How can I get Hadestown Black Friday Theatre Deals?

You can get our Black Friday deals only in person over the Black Friday Weekend.

Starlight Express

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express is in its second year at the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Audiences are immersed in a world of speed, song and storytelling as an incredible cast of 40 whizz around and above, performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC, Make Up My Heart, Light at the End of the Tunnel and the iconic Starlight Express.

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’.

Starlight Express is currently booking until 18th April 2026 at The Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre.

How can I get Black Friday Theatre Deals for Starlight Express?

These deals are also exclusively in person.

These are a selection of deals but across our website and in person we should have better prices for shows across the board!

The Lyric Hammersmith Panto has dropped their production images!

Oh yes it does look incredible! The Lyric Hammersmith is an award winning pantomime producution house and this years pantomime is Jack and the Beanstalk. The Lyric Hammersmith boasts an incredible cast including EastEnders and West End regular John Partridge as the villainous Fleshcreep. Not only that, but X Factor finalist Joey James (Tina: The Tina Turner Musical) is playing the title role of Jack. Jade Hackett (Sylvia, Nine Night) plays the Fairy Godfather with Sam Harrison (Crazy For You) as Dame Trott and newcomer Sienna Widd (Stiletto) as Jill.

The ensemble is made up of Gabriela Benedetti, Harriet Caplan-Dean, Robert Donnelly and Rachel Seirian.

Check out the Lyric Hammersmith Panto of Jack and The Beanstalk below!

Photo Credits: Manuel Harlan

Jack at the Beanstalk is playing at The Lyric Hammersmith until 4th January 2026

What is Hadestown about?

Hadestown is based on Greek Mythology, Specifically, the tale of Orpheus and Eurydice. When Orpheus wife Eurydice dies, he follows her to the underworld to beg Hades to let him bring her back. Naturally, this means the king of the underworld Hades and Persephone are some of the other classic Greek character which feature in this musical.

Where did the show begin?

The show began as a concept album by Anaïs Mitchell. It was then was staged in 2006 in Vermont. The first larger scale production didnt arrive until 2016. The production was Off-Broadway and showcased many developments over the years. It then premiered at the New York Theatre Workshop. Before transferring in 2019 to the National Theatre in London for a year. Only following this did the show make it’s official Broadway Debut in the same year at the Walter Kerr Theatre.

What awards does Hadestown have?

8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album. It has 4 Drama Desk Awards. Lastly, 1 Grammy Award and 2 WhatsOnStage Awards.

Where is Hadestown in London?

The show is playing at The Lyric Theatre.

How long is the show?

2 and a half hours including an interval.

When can I watch Hadestown in London?

Tuesdays -Saturdays 7.30pm. The show has matinees on Thursdays & Saturdays at 2.30pm and Sundays at 3pm. Occassionally, the show performs an additional show on Sundays at 7pm

Where can I buy cheap tickets for Hadestown?

At Leicester Square Box Office we have exclusive prices in person only. You can find our kiosk here. You can also buy competitive full price tickets on our website.

Who is in the cast?

The current cast of Hadestown includes Dylan Wood as Orpheus and Desmonda Cathabel as Eurydice. Also, Cedric Neal as Hermes, Chris Jarman as Hades and Girls Aloud Star Nicola Roberts as Persephone. The Fates are played by Melanie Bright, Lauren Bright and Allie Daniel. The full cast list can be found here.

When is Nicola Roberts performing in Hadestown?

Nicola Roberts is currently playing Persephone until 18th January 2026. She is not scheduled to perform on Saturday 20th December & Sunday 21st December 2025.

Buy your tickets for Hadestown here. It is currently booking until 26th September 2026.

So many New West End Production Images have dropped this week so we’ve got them here in one handy place for you.

First Look Images of Paddington the Musical

Paddington the musical broke the internet when they revealed who plays the nations favourite bear. The show has just opened and is still curently in previews at The Savoy Theatre. Paddington the Musical is based on the childrens novels by Micheal Bond and subsequent Studio Canal Films.

Paddington is about a small bear from Peru who arrives in London in search of a new home. A chance encounter with the Brown family leads him to the wonderful world of Windsor Gardens.

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.

Check out the new west end production images which were released earlier this week:

New West End Production Images of Othello

The new production of Othello is playing at The Theatre Royal Haymarket until 17th January 2026.

The classic Shakespeare play about jealousy and toxic masculinity is set through a contemporary lense. It also stars some of the countries best actors including Toby Jones as Iago and Caitlin FitzGerald. The titular role is played by David Harewood. Harewood is returning to the role following being the first Black actor to play Othello at The National Theatre in 1997.

Here are the new production images:

The Hunger Games On Stage New Production Images

The highly anticipated Hunger Games on Stage opened at the brand new venue in canary wharf. The purpose built theatre is made for the live adaptation on the hit dystopian film and book series. The story is about an annual games in which 12 districts are pited againt each other in a fight to the death. Katniss Everdeen volunteers to patricipate in the games on behalf of her younger sister and becomes the face of the rebellion. Booking for the show is now booking until October 2026.

The iconic new production images can be seen below:

Christmas Carol Gone Wrong Images

Christmas Carol Gone Wrong is the new production by the writers of The Play That Goes Wrong. The Cornley Amateur Drama Society are back with tidings of chaos and joy, ready to tackle the Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol. The Cornley crew battle miscommunication, delays to their set, actors missing in action and a growing feud over who will play the lead. It’s sure to be a disastrous take on the much-loved classic Christmas story of Ebeneezer Scrooge. Will Cornley finally change their ways, or will their misfortunes wreak havoc yet again.

The show is currently on tour. It will be running at The Apollo Theatre from 6th December until 25th January. These images are from it’s current stint in Salford:

The Devil Wears Prada New West End Production Images

The Devil Wears Prada recently welcomed a new cast to the Dominion Theatre. This show is another movie musical on the west end which, in turn, is based on a book. The story is about a fresh college grad. With aspirations in journalism, she finds herself as an intern for the devilish Fashion Edition in chief, Miranda Preistly. The show has new music written by Elton John and is currenlty booking until October 2026.

See the new cast in action below:

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Avenue Q is returning to the West End after two decades! This return is marking the shows 20th Anniversary.

The performances are set to open at The Shaftesbury Theatre from 20th March – 29th August 2026. The show opens following the end of the theatres current production, Just For One Day.

Avenue Q is a musical comedy told by puppets and written by Robert Lopez (Book of Mormon) and Jeff Marx. The story follows a recent college graduate who moves to New York and learns life lessons from his off the wall neighbours.

The revival of this multi Tony-Award Winning show features the original Broadway production. Also, it is reuniting members of the creative team behind the debut production.

Regarding the return of the production the producers remarked the following:

“(We are) beyond excited to bring Avenue Q back to the West End to celebrate its 20th anniversary. When the show first opened on Broadway, it broke all the rules – it was bold, funny, and full of heart, speaking honestly about growing up and finding your place in the world. Two decades later, its message feels more relevant than ever.

“This revival is a love letter to the original production and to everyone who’s ever seen a bit of themselves in the residents of Avenue Q. We can’t wait to reintroduce this brilliantly irreverent, endlessly uplifting show to London audiences once again.”

You can book tickets for the show here. The show is running at The Shaftesbury Theatre at a reduced capacity as the theatre is undergoing refurbishment in the new year.

The Paddington Actors have finally been revealed! This has been one of the biggest secrets of modern theatre history and last nights preview revealed all!

James Hameed who is quickly becoming a West End Superstar is providing the voice and off stage puppeteering for the nations favourite bear. Hameed has recently finsihed his contract with Just For One Day – A Live Aid Musical. Prior to that, he was in the original cast of Be More Chill and joined me in an amatuer production of Phantom of the Opera nearly 11 years ago!

Hameed is one of two actors playing Paddington. The on stage performer for the bear is Arti Shah. Shah is a major name in TV and film having performed in Star Wars: Andor and The Lord of the Rings: Rings of power to name but a few. Interestingly she was also in the movie, Paddington in Peru which makes this a real full circle moment.

Audience reactions to last nights first preview has been wild. Videos of live audience reactions to seeing the marmalade loving bear live is nothing short of moving.

Paddington the Musical is coming the the West End following a decade in the making! Before it’s first preview, it even extended before it’s first public performance. The original music is written by McFly star, Tom Fletcher. The production team is the magical team behind Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

Before last night, the remaining cast of Paddington Actors was already announced. You can read all about them here. Here are the first look images of Paddington and his performers:

Paddington the Musical began previews last night. The new musical is currently booking until October 2026.

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The New Hunger Games Booking period has extended already to 18th October 2026.

The Hunger Games Live on Stage is currently in previews. The show is playing at th brand new, purpose built theatre in Canary Wharf. The Troubadour Team also recently announced a new venue opening at the Greenwich Peninsula.

If you are thinking about booking tickets for the Hunger Games Live on stage, book in advance as the show is set to be a hit! Especially after it’s press night on 12th November.

Leading the cast is Mia Carragher as the heroic Katniss Everdeen. Euan Garrett is playing Peeta Mellark and Joshua Lacey is playinh Haymitch Abernathy. Tristan Waterson plays Gale Hawthorne with Sophia Ally as Primrose Everdeen and Ruth Everett as Mrs Everdeen. Tamsin Carroll plays Effie Trinket as well as Stavros Demetraki playing Caesar Flickerman and Nathan Ives-Moiba as Cinna. Lastly, John Malkovich is appearing via video screen in the role of President Snow.

The Hunger Games book series has sold over 100 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 52 languages. The films are also a smash hit, grossing more than $3.4 billion globally. This production is the world premiere of a live version on the story. It is a dystopian tale about class and control. Each year 2 young people from each district are pitted against each other in a fight to the death. Katniss finds herself as a symbol of the rebellion against the capitol, could this be the games which changes everything?

The Hunger Games Live on Stage is now booking until 18th October 2026. It is currently playing at The Troubadour Theatre Canary Wharf.

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Here’s some inspiration for October shows you can catch this year as an acrostic poem … because what else do you really need in life?

O is for Oliver

Oliver is the Olivier Award-winning revival which is currently playing at the Gielgud Theatre. It is the classic show which is based on a Charles Dickens novel. Oliver is about a Victorian orphan of the same name who finds himself trying to survive on the streets of East London. This show has so many classic hits including Food Glorious food and Oom Pah Pah to name a few!

Oliver is currently playing until 4th October 2026 at the Gielgud Theatre.

Book tickets in advance for this classic show with Leicester Square Box Office.

C is for Cabaret

What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play at Cabaret this October. The current stars of this West End show are in fact, Broadway power couple Eva Noblezada and Reeve Carney. Cabaret is also based on a novel about Berlin in the time of the rise of the Nazis. Set in a Cabaret Club, it follows a cabaret singer Sally Bowles who is also a character from the books memoir.

Cabaret is currently booking at the Kit Kat Club until 23rd May 2026.

T is for Titanique

Titanique is one of the hottest shows you can catch this October. It is a spoof of the classic film Titanic which Celine Dion provided the iconic soundtrack. Naturally, this musical retells what really happened with Jack and Rose that fateful night from Celine Dion’s eyes. As well as her performing some of her greatest hits! This new comedy is also Olivier award winning so it’s definitely one to fill your October with laughter.

Titanique is currently booking until 7th June 2026 at The Criterion Theatre.

O is for Operation Mincemeat

Another Olivier Award winner that you can catch this winter, Operation Mincemeat has taken the West End and also, Broadway by storm! This home grown British Musical started at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and sells out most nights. The musical is based on a real military operation which took place in WWII. The stellar cast of 5 actors impressively multi-role to tell this moving and hilarious story.

Operation Mincemeat is currently playing at The Fortune Theatre until 30th May 2026.

B is for Born With Teeth

With less than 1 week to catch this show in the West End you MUST add this to your list of October shows. Starring Ncuti Gatwa and Edward Bluemel as Kit Marlowe and Shakespeare respectively, this show simply sizzles. Across three secret meetings in the backroom of a pub, with the table as their stage and battlefield, the characters sharpen their pens – and let their genius fly.

Born With Teeth must end on 1st November at the Wyndham’s Theatre.

E is for Elf

October is the perfect time to get ready for Christmas right? The team at the Aldwych Theatre certainly think so! Based on the beloved film, Elf is the funny and charming tale of Buddy, who mistakenly crawled into Santa’s bag as a baby and was raised as an elf!

Way too tall and not so great at his job, Buddy is the North Pole’s biggest misfit… and knows he’ll never belong. When Santa tells him the truth, Buddy heads to New York to find his birth father (who turns out to be quite high on the naughty list).

Book now to spread Christmas Cheer at Elf the Musical at the Aldwych Theatre which opens on 28th October until 3rd January 2026.

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Thats right! Head to our discount page for the low down. Even better, call us or visit our kiosk to see what better deals we can get you!

Chris Pine is set to make his London Theatre debut at The Bridge Theatre!

This marks the Hollywood A-listers return to the stage in over a decade. Pine is most well known for his role as Captian Kirk in the Star Trek films. Next year, he is performing in the Checkov play, Ivanov. SImon Stone will direct and rework this production. Stone currently has a production running at the venue, the smash hit, Our Lady From The Sea.

Chris Pine originally studied theatre before making it big on screen. Regarding his upcominf return to theatre, Pine said the following:

“I’m delighted to be collaborating with Simon on his new production of Chekhov’s Ivanov. I’m excited to bring this complex character and story to life and to take part in Simon’s singular creative process. It’s been over ten years since I was on stage and to be able to return to it in London at the Bridge Theatre is a thrill. I can’t wait to start.”

Ivanov follows Nikolai Ivanov. A landowner who is increasingly in debt. Although he seems to have everything, he feels increasingly detached from his own life. His marriage is strained, his finances are faltering, as well as his sense of purpose slipping away.

Chris Pine will star in the play next year, with previews beginning on 4th July 2026 and running until 19th September.

Following todays announcement, Stone commented:

“After admiring Chris from afar for a long time, it was a delight to discover that not only is he a thespian from way back but he’s uniquely sensitive and brilliantly intelligent too. Ivanov is the most knotty of his male characters, a challenge and a gift. I just can’t wait to unleash Chris’ version on London audiences.”

Further casting for this production is to be announced.

The Nutcracker family musical is opening at the St. Martin’s Theatre for the Festive season.

The St. Martin’s Theatre currently houses the longest running show on the West End, The Mousetrap. It is sharing the stage throughout the festive period whilst the festive show plays primarily in the mornings.

The Oliver Award Winning creatives, Little Bulb Theatre are bringing The Nutcracker family musical to the West End. Not to be confused with the classic ballet, this bold and brilliantly silly tale is told through clever cardboard creations, comic characters and a chorus of cheeky musical mice.

It follows two squabbling siblings who receive a mysterious nutcracker from their flamboyant Aunt on Christmas Eve. However, it sets them off on a fantastical journey into ‘The Mousey Realm’. Can they put their differences aside and stop the evil Mouse King before he ruins Christmas? Only time will tell.

Clare Beresford, Dominic Conway, Lakeisha Lynch-Stevens and Caroline Partridge devised the piece. As well as Alexander Scott, Edith Tankus and Shamira Turner, with direction by Alexander Scott. They are yet to announce the casting.

Regarding the announcement of The Nutcracker Family show heading to the West End, Little Bulb said the folllowing:

“We are beyond excited to bring our madcap, ‘80s action film inspired version of The Nutcracker to the iconic St Martin’s theatre for our West End debut! … But, here’s a twist in the tale… our version of this Christmas classic is told by the mice! That’s right, a chorus of cheeky mice playing in the home of the world’s most famous Mousetrap! What could possibly go wrong?” 

​Also, the show permits babes in arms under 12 months. This makes it great for young families! Any child over the age of 12 months requires a ticket.

Book tickets here for The Nutcracker Family Musical with LSBO.