It's time to believe in Magic, Harry Potter and The Cursed Child.
Text: The longest running comedy in the West End. The Play That Goes Wrong. Duchess Theatre. Image:: Image of the cast in costume stood ina V formation.
Text: 'Noises Off' in yellow and red with lights on the letters and a 3D effect. The letters are on a stage, with a red curtain in the background, and someone carrying the N with their trousers around their ankles, and legs also sticking out of the S. There are random objects on the stage, such as a cactus.
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 Text: 5 stars 'irresistibly theatrical! Mark Gatiss's fabulous take on Dickens' The Telegraph. Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol A Ghost Story, Adapted by Mark Gatiss. Image: An eerie blue background with a looming shadow across it and a lit candle in the centre.
Text: Nigel Havers, Patricia Hodge in Noel Cowards Classic Comedy Private Lives. Image: Nigel Havers and Patricia Hodge against a golden background. The text is teal in colour.
The comedy hit of the summer arrives in London. 'Both touching and funny with two great actors working hand in glove' Mail on Sunday. Bill Kenwright presents, Ian McKellen, Roger Allam, Frank and Percy a new comedy by Ben Weatherill, Directed by Sean Mathias. The Other Palace. Image: Ian McKellen and Roger Allam against a green background laughing.
Different hues of green in style of watercolour are on a parchment paper textured background. An outline image of Totoro has small silhouettes of two girls holding an umbrella to create Totoro's nose. Text: Winner of 6 Olivier Awards. Joe Hisaishi and Royal Shakespeare company present Studio Ghibli's My Neighbour Totoro in collaboration with Improbably and Nippon TV. Adapated by Tom Morton-Smith from the feature animation by Hayao Miyazaki with music by Joe Hisaishi.
Text: Peppa Pig Fun Day Out, Theatre Royal Haymarket 30 Nov - 31 Dec, image: Peppa Pig and George on a beach, there is a penguin in the corner and they are jumping the air. There is also a bucket of sand and flags in the corner.
Text: The Smartest Giant in Town, A musical adaptation of the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. | Image: A giant pair of legs and shoes are surrounded by small cartoon animals, trees and houses.

London Plays - Play Tickets

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

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The Play That Goes Wrong

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Noises Off

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Hamnet

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A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story

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Private Lives

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Frank and Percy

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My Neighbour Totoro

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Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out

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The Smartest Giant in Town

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The Unfriend

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Peter Pan Goes Wrong

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Pygmalion

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The Old Man and the Pool

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The Mousetrap

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane

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Witness for the Prosecution

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Austentatious

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Derren Brown presents Unbelievable

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Dr Semmelweis

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Myra's Story

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A Christmas Carol

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1984

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Dear England

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The Time Machine – A Comedy

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Adam Kay: Undoctored – This is Going to Hurt More

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The White Factory

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Macbeth

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Lyonesse

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The Motive and the Cue

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Backstairs Billy

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Stranger Things : The First Shadow

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It's Headed Straight Towards Us

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As You Like It

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God of Carnage

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The Enfield Haunting

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A Sherlock Carol

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anthropology

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Mlima's Tale

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Irvine Welsh’s PORNO

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The Empress

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The Yellow Wallpaper

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Othello

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A View From The Bridge

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Do You Believe in Ghosts?

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Boy Out The City

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Double Feature

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Rock and Roll

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Shooting Hedda Gabler

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Ghosts

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The Interview

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To Have and to Hold

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The Duchess of Malfi

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West End Plays

Can't wait to get back to the theatre? Need a little drama in your life? Discover current and upcoming West End plays, browse our special offers, and book tickets for a night to remember.

Dramatic London

Plays are a piece of written literature popularly performed in a theatre setting. Although plays are available in written format, what better way to enjoy them than seeing the characters and story brought to life on stage? From magnificent West End plays to small productions in community and regional theatre, schools, and universities, many consider plays of high importance in art, literature, and entertainment. London is home to a multitude of theatres that put on the best possible productions - comedy, tragedy, and everything in between.

West End plays are a fantastic platform to showcase the talent of award-winning directors, producers, and creatives. You can also witness some of the world's leading actors perform live on stage. Whether you're looking for contemporary theatre or want to see a retelling of the Bard's classics, you can't go wrong with London theatre tickets during your stay in the capital.

Different Kinds of Plays

Suppose you've been lucky enough to see any West End plays. In that case, you already know how interesting and compelling they can be and how different people understand them in different ways. There are many types of play to enjoy in the heart of London. Which will you see?

Tragedy – A play with a tragic ending. Do not expect celebrations at the end; it won't be pretty!
Comedy – The complete opposite to tragedy, you'll laugh your socks off. Comedy is one of the most common types of play.
Melodrama – A melodrama is full of strong emotions. You will see the struggle of the hero or heroine and their quest to overcome adversity. Don't worry, though; it usually ends on a happy note!
Tragicomedy – When you can't choose between a tragedy and a comedy, why not experience both in one performance?
Domestic drama – Want to connect immediately? Witness stories of everyday life told brilliantly onstage in a domestic drama.
Symbolic – Although actors perform, this type of play puts all the focus on the idea it wants to share.