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Today | Sun 11 Jan
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Age Suitability:
14+
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Age Suitability:
14+
It’s time to change musical theatre history at the Adelphi Theatre!
This musical adventure based on the 1985 blockbuster and pop culture phenomenon is brought to the stage by the movie’s co-writers, Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis.
Marty McFly is a rock ‘n’ roll teenager who is accidentally transported back to 1955 in a time-travelling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr Emmett Brown. But before he can return to 1985, Marty must make sure his high school-aged parents fall in love in order to save his own existence.
Back To The Future The Musical has a book by Bob Gale and new music and lyrics by Emmy and Grammy Award-winning Alan Silvestri and six-time Grammy Award-winning Glen Ballard, with additional songs from the film including The Power of Love and Johnny B. Goode.
Directed by Tony Award-winning director John Rando (Urinetown, On The Town), alongside the multi Tony and Olivier Award-winning design team of Tim Hatley (set and costume design), lighting design by Tim Lutkin, lighting consultant Hugh Vanstone, Gareth Owen (sound) and Finn Ross (video), with choreography by Chris Bailey, musical supervision and arrangements by Nick Finlow and Illusions by Chris Fisher. Orchestrations are by Ethan Popp and Bryan Crook, with dance arrangements by David Chase. Casting is by David Grindrod Associates.
Back To The Future: The Musical won Best New Musical at the Olivier Awards 2022 and received 6 nominations for Best Actor in a Musical (Olly Dobson), Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical (Hugh Coles), Best Sound Design, Best Original Score or New Orchestration, Best Set Design and Best Lighting Design.
Age Suitability:
6+ | Children under the age of 4 (including babes in arms) will not be admitted into the theatre. Anyone aged 16 or under must have a valid ticket and be seated with an adult (18+)
Beauty And The Beast: A Horny Love Story
He might be a beast but his castle is to die for!
Award-winning adult-panto queens He’s Behind You! return with a ridiculous new version of the 18th greatest love story ever told. Be our guest in the frostbitten Scottish village of Lickmanochers where inexperienced mummy’s boy Bertie becomes the prisoner of an aristocratic brute with lustrous body hair and a castle that’s just begging for a makeover. As the snow falls, it’s not just the tension that rises…
Starring the best dame in town Matthew Baldwin and packed with big laughs, daft frocks, hilarious songs and all the panto trimmings, don’t miss London’s top festive night out. It’s fabulous fun – just NOT for all the family.
Age Suitability:
18+
Age Suitability:
8+ | Children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age.
Age Suitability:
5+ | Please be aware under 5's, including babes in arms, will not be permitted, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Age Suitability:
6+ | Minimum age for admission to the venue is 3+. All persons aged 16 or under must be accompanied by an adult and may not sit on their own within the auditorium. All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket. No babies-in-arms allowed.
First performed exactly 100 years ago, Noël Coward’s outrageous comedy Fallen Angels remains one of his funniest creations.
Best friends Jane and Julia, now settled in happy marriages, receive an unexpected visit from a glamorous ex-boyfriend, and passions are rekindled with explosive results.
Christopher Luscombe directs Janie Dee (Julia Sterroll), Alexandra Gilbreath (Jane Banbury), Christopher Hollis (Bill Banbury), Richard Teverson (Fred Sterroll), Sarah Twomey (Saunders), and Graham Vick (Maurice Duclos).
This is the first London revival of the play in 25 years.
Fallen Angelsopens at the Menier Chocolate Factory on 2 Dec, with previews from 21 Nov, and runs until 21 Feb 2026.
Age Suitability:
TBC
Lila dreams of becoming a Master Firework-Maker just like her father. However, to become one, she must go on an epic journey that will push her to her limits. Only then can she discover the closely guarded secret to becoming a true firework master.
But when her father’s life depends on her winning the firework competition and pulling off the best display the world has ever seen, can Lila’s skills save the day and light up the skies?
Join Lila on the quest of a lifetime as she faces friend and foe on her illuminating journey of self-discovery. Polka Theatre present a brand-new production directed by Lee Lyford, based on the much-loved, award-winning book by Philip Pullman.
Age Suitability:
6-12 yrs
Age Suitability:
3+
Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate.
Hadestown, the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin makes its long-awaited West End premiere in February 2024 at the Lyric Theatre.
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.
A deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience, Hadestown invites you to imagine how the world could be.
Age Suitability:
8+
You can now get exclusive vouchers for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Gift someone a visit, while letting them choose the date and the seats that they want. Gift Vouchers can be used as whole or part-payment, in conjunction with cash or other Gift Vouchers. Find out more here.
Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a play by Jack Thorne received its world premiere in London’s West End at the Palace Theatre in summer 2016.
The critically acclaimed production is most awarded West End play in the history of the Olivier Awards, winning a record-breaking nine awards including Best New Play and Best Director in 2017.
Written by BAFTA, Tony and Olivier Award-winner Jack Thorne and directed by Olivier and Tony award winner John Tiffany, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage, bringing together some of the most exciting talent working in the theatre today.
It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children.
While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places.
Age Suitability:
8+.
Minimum Age For Admission
All persons entering the theatre, regardless of age, must have a ticket, and children under 5 are not permitted. Babes-in-arms are not admitted to the auditorium. Please note that patrons under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Citizens of Panem. Prepare for an epic spectacle. The stage is set for the premiere of The Hunger Games: On Stage, has arrived in London in 2025 in a purpose-built, state-of-the-art venue: Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre.
An award-winning creative team including Playwright Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country, The Weir) and Director Matthew Dunster (2:22 A Ghost Story, Hangmen, The Pillowman) bring the original The Hunger Games story to life in the first-ever theatre adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ internationally acclaimed book and Lionsgate’s motion picture.
Follow the journey of fearless heroine Katniss Everdeen as she defies the odds in this gripping tale of courage, hope and unbreakable human spirit.
The world will be watching - Book now!
Age Suitability:
12+ | Under 3s not permitted. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
Minimum Age For Admission
Under 3s not permitted. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18.
Please note that all evening weekday performances of Matilda The Musical begin at 7pm (Tuesday – Friday).
Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.
With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Winner of over 100 international awards, Matilda has been delighting audiences in London’s West End for more than 13 years.
Age Suitability:
6+ | Children under the age of 4 (including babes in arms) will not be admitted into the theatre. Anyone aged 15 or under must have a valid ticket and be seated with an adult (18+)
Multi-award-winning My Neighbour Totoro has found its new home in the West End and is now booking until Mar 2026.
Find your spirit with this Olivier-award winning, widely acclaimed adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s animated feature film appears on stage at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
Join 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…
With puppets from Puppetry Director & Designer Basil Twist and Puppetry Associate Mervyn Millar (War Horse), My Neighbour Totoro is brought to you by the Royal Shakespeare Company and Executive Producer Joe Hisaishi – in collaboration with Improbable and Nippon TV – and adapted by Tom Morton-Smith (Oppenheimer) with direction from Phelim McDermott.
Book your tickets now!!
Age Suitability:
6+ | Children under the age of 4 (including babes in arms) will not be admitted into the theatre. Anyone aged 15 or under must have a valid ticket and be seated with an adult (18+)
This festive season, join Clara on a fantastical adventure where anything is possible. Embark on a journey full of delight and wonder as English National Ballet brings Nutcracker to life with over 100 dancers and musicians.
It’s Christmas Eve in Edwardian London. Clara and her mother are shopping at Drosselmeyer’s Sweets & Delights Emporium where she meets an enchanted Nutcracker doll. They take home liquorice all-sorts, nougat, marzipan and of course, sugarplums, to delight their party guests. As music and laughter fill the house, Clara has a magical sugar plum vision, sparking an adventure in which she bravely defends her home from the Rat King before discovering a dazzling ice realm and its Queen. Step out of the ordinary and follow Clara as she travels to the Land of Sweets & Delights where the Sugar Plum Fairy has arranged a grand celebration in her honour.
English National Ballet’s acclaimed production burst onto the stage in 2025. It returns to the London Coliseum to bring you a delicious taste of Christmas delight.
Choreographed by Artistic Director, Aaron S. Watkin, and Olivier Award-winner Arielle Smith, this classic festive ballet combines exquisite dancing with spectacular sets and costumes designed by Dick Bird. English National Ballet Philharmonic perform Tchaikovsky’s iconic score live.
From the orchestra warming up, to the final bows and applause, your ticket to magical memories with friends and family awaits!
Age Suitability:
5+ | Under-fives not permitted with the exception to the family friendly performance on 3 Jan 2:30pm
Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne, will open in London at the Gielgud Theatre on Saturday 14 December 2024.
With a sensational score, including Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, I’d Do Anything, Oom Pah Pah, As Long As He Needs Me and many more, the Olivier, Tony and Oscar-winning masterpiece vividly brings to life Dickens’ ever-popular story of the boy who asked for more.
The cast includes Simon Lipkin (Guys And Dolls, Avenue Q) as Fagin, Shanay Holmes (Miss Saigon, The Bodyguard) as Nancy, Aaron Sidwell (Henry VI, Wicked) as Bill Sikes, Billy Jenkins (Les Misérables, BBC’s Dodger) as the Artful Dodger and Philip Franks (The Rocky Horror Show, Witness for the Prosecution) as Mr Brownlow.
Age Suitability:
7+
Minimum Age For Admission
Everyone, regardless of age, must have their own ticket to enter the theatre. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to a ticketholder who is at least 18 years old. Children under the age of 3 will not be admitted.
The longest running comedy in the West End.
Disrupting the West End for over a decade, the award-winning landmark comedy The Play That Goes Wrong continues to wreak havoc in its 11th year at the Duchess Theatre.
You all know the classic whodunnit story, there has been a murder at a country manor and an inspector is set on the case to find who the culprit is. However, when this plot is given to the accident-prone thespians at The Cornley Drama Society, everything that can go wrong… does!
The actors and crew battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences! Do you ever find out who murdered Charles Haversham? You’ll have to see for yourself!
Experience total mayhem and enjoy the perfect slice of escapist comedy, guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter.
Age Suitability:
8+
Minimum Age For Admission
Please note children under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age.
A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion.
Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).
An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.
Returning for the annual Christmas season at Sadler’s Wells as part of a UK tour.
Age Suitability:
7+
Age Suitability:
10+
Minimum Age For Admission
5+
Wherever the wind takes us, we all find a place to land…
Based on the timeless Christmas story by Benji Davies, The Snowflake tells the tale of a snowflake, a little girl and her Pappie, who are all longing for their own special place in the world.
Unwrap the magic at Polka this festive season and find out how everyone can find their way to shine like a star!
Our beloved festive production offers the perfect introduction to theatre for younger audiences.
Age Suitability:
3-6 yrs
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Starlight Express is now playing in the specially designed Starlight Auditorium at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre. Audiences will be immersed inside 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’.
Seen around the world by over 20 million people, Starlight Express is an electrifying experience for all ages.
Starlight Express has music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Richard Stilgoe, is directed by Luke Sheppard (&Juliet, The Little Big Things), with set designer Tim Hatley (Back To The Future), costume designer Gabriella Slade (Six), lighting designer Howard Hudson(&Juliet), sound designer Gareth Owen (MJ the Musical), video designer Andrzej Goulding (Life Of Pi), new orchestrations by Matthew Brind with Andrew Lloyd Webber, Musical Supervision by Matthew Brind & David Wilson, Musical Direction by Laura Bangay and Casting by Pearson Casting.
With thrilling new choreography by Ashley Nottingham, Starlight Express also sees the return of Arlene Phillips as creative dramaturg.
Seat Alerts:
1st Class Carriage Seats: Please note seats surround the main performance area. Entry to and from seats will be limited and restricted at times.
Trackside Seats: Please note you are seated in a section close to the racing track. Entry to and from seats will be limited and restricted at times.
Age Suitability:
3+ | Anyone aged 16 or under must have a valid ticket and be seated with an adult (18+)
Minimum Age For Admission
Suitable for all ages.
Step into the extraordinary world of Stranger Things: The First Shadow, at the West End’s Phoenix Theatre.
Winner of this year’s Olivier Award for Best Entertainment, this groundbreaking production is captivating audiences with its gripping storytelling and cutting-edge stagecraft.
Brought to life by a multi-award-winning creative team, this theatrical masterpiece elevates the art of live performance to a whole new dimension, promising an unforgettable experience for theatregoers.
Set in the intriguing world of Hawkins, this gripping narrative blends small-town charm with a deep-seated mystery. From young Jim Hopper’s busted car to Joyce Maldonado’s dreams of escape, everyday life takes a dramatic turn when newcomer Henry Creel arrives, and the past begins to cast long shadows over the present.
With stunning visuals, innovative design, and a story that pulls you to the edge of your seat, Stranger Things: The First Shadow is more than just a play; it’s a theatrical phenomenon.
Age Suitability:
12+ | Under 5's not permitted. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Minimum Age For Admission
Under 5s not permitted. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Nothing on earth could come between Jack and Rose, except Céline Dion.
When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar-winning film Titanic, you get Titaníque, the award-winning splash hit that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia.
Featuring powerhouse voices and show-stopping numbers such as My Heart Will Go On, All by Myself and To Love You More – backed by a full live band – Titaníque is a one-of-a-kind theatrical voyage bursting with nostalgia, heart and campy chaos.
See you aboard the Ship of Dreams, girlfriends!
Please note: Drunken or disruptive behaviour will not be tolerated and you may be asked to leave with no refund. Please be respectful of our staff and fellow audience members during your visit. Please let our professional cast do all the singing and talking during the show.
Age Suitability:
14+ recommendation with strictly no admittance for under 12s due to strong language and sexual references.
Minimum Age For Admission
14+
Age Suitability:
8+ | Under 12's must be accompanied by an adult on our site.
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