Complete West End theatre guide: Shows, venues, and more
Your hub for all things London theatre. Find recommendations, advice, and in-depth information about shows, restaurants, bars, and more in the West End.
Welcome to your complete guide to West End theatre! Whether you're at the beginning of planning your trip or you just want some more information on a booked show, our series of guides will help you to navigate your way through this exciting and vibrant city.
From advice on what to wear and where to sit, to restaurants, bars, pubs, and afternoon tea recommendations, look no further than LondonTheatre.co.uk.
So what are you waiting for? Dive in and learn more about what London's theatre scene has to offer.
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Guides to West End shows to see
Whether it's your first time in London or your tenth, there is so much to see on stage in this capital city. Discover the best musicals and plays in London with our handy guides, or check out which of your favourite celebrities can be seen on stage.
Guides to planning your West End theatre trip
From where to sit in the theatre to answering concerns about accessibility needs in West End venues, our guides provide helpful tips and advice for planning your perfect trip.
- Where to sit in the theatre
- One-stop shop for buying theatre tickets in London
- Guide to accessibility in West End theatres
- Best shows to see in the West End in 2025
- West End matinee guide
- West End shows closing soon
- Running times of West End shows
Guides to navigating the West End
Find out the best happy hours, afternoon tea spots, and pubs to bookend your theatre trips in the West End.
- How to get to theatres in the West End
- Where to stay in London's Theatreland
- The best happy hours in the West End
- Fast food and quick bites in the West End
- Afternoon tea in London
- The best pubs in the West End
- How to dress for a West End show
- Can you eat in a West End Theatre?
- Restaurants in the West End
- Bars in the West End
- Where to eat and drink before a show
- Guide to attractions in London
- Difference between West End and Off-West End
- Guide to opera in the West End
Neighbourhood guides
Not sure on the difference between Soho, Leicester Square, and Covent Garden? Our guides break down what you can expect from each of these areas.
- Guide to Soho
- Guide to Piccadilly Circus
- Guide to Leicester Square
- Guide to Covent Garden
- Guide to Southbank
Guides to top West End shows
Want to learn more about some of London's favourite shows? LondonTheatre.co.uk has you covered.
- Guide to Wicked
- Guide to Hamilton
- Guide to Moulin Rouge!
- Guide to Cabaret
- Guide to Back to the Future
- Guide to Tina — The Tina Turner Musical
- Guide to The Book of Mormon
- Guide to The Mousetrap
- Guide to The Play That Goes Wrong
- Guide to Fawlty Towers
- Guide to The Phantom of the Opera
- Guide to Les Misérables
- Guide to The Lion King
- Guide to Mamma Mia!
- Guide to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
- Guide to Stranger Things: The First Shadow
- Guide to MJ the Musical
- Guide to Mrs Doubtfire
- Guide to Hadestown
- Guide to Matilda
- Guide to The Lehman Trilogy
- Guide to Mean Girls
- Guide to SIX
- Guide to Starlight Express
- Guide to Guys & Dolls
- Guide to My Neighbour Totoro
- Guide to The Devil Wears Prada
- Guide to Oliver!
- Guide to Why Am I So Single?
- Guide to Hercules
Guide to the Olivier Awards
London's glitzy award ceremony for theatre occurs once a year and isn't an event to be missed. Find out how you can watch along as the stars of London's stages collect their awards.
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