London Theatre Reviews: Musicals, Plays & Cultural Nights
London is one of my favourite cities for a theatre night. Over the years, I have seen everything from big West End musicals to smaller plays, unusual productions and shows in more intimate venues.
This page brings my theatre diaries together in one place so you can find a show or experience that fits your own London trip. My reviews are based on shows I actually attended, and I keep the personal experience at the centre: what I enjoyed, what stayed with me and whether I would recommend the experience to someone visiting London.
Some productions in the archive have already finished their London runs. I still keep those reviews here because they are part of my theatre diary and may help if a show returns, tours or is revived. For anything you want to book now, always check the latest dates and ticket availability before planning your trip.
Currently Playing in London
Status checked: 3 November 2026. Performance dates and ticket availability can change; check the official show website before booking.
Recent Theatre Reviews
- Wicked - review coming soon.
- The Hunger Games - review coming soon.
- Disney’s Hercules London Review: Is It Worth Seeing?
- Paddington The Musical London Review: A Must-See West End Family Show - Currently playing in London
- A Mirrored Monet Review: Why London’s Small Theatres Are Worth Visiting
- Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula Review - A Fun Night Out at The Other Palace London
- Tina Turner
- Sabrage at Lafayette
- Mean Girls
- The Deep Blue Sea
- Chicago at New Wimbledon Theatre
- Shanghai Dolls at the Kiln Theatre
- Evita West End Revival Review
West End Musicals
- The Great Gatsby
- Hamilton - Currently playing in London
- 101 Dalmatians
- MJ The Musical
- The Devil Wears Prada - Currently playing in London
- Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club - Currently playing in London
- Bonnie & Clyde
- The Choir of Man - Returning to London from 10 December 2026, Arts at Marble Arch
- Ain’t Too Proud
- A Strange Loop
- SIX The Musical - Currently playing in London
- 42nd Street
- We Will Rock You
- Just For One Day at The Old Vic
- Dirty Dancing - Returning to London: 19 January–24 April 2027, Prince Edward Theatre
- Newsies
- Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Currently playing in London
- Frozen at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
- Sylvia The Musical - Returning to London: 13–15 November 2026, Royal Albert Hall
- The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
- The Lion King - Currently playing in London
- My Neighbour Totoro - Currently playing in London until 3 January 2027
- Only Fools and Horses
- & Juliet
- Come From Away
- The Book of Mormon - Currently playing in London
Plays & Theatre Experiences
- Stranger Things: The First Shadow - Currently playing in London
- Robin Hood: The Legend. Rewritten.
- A Mirror at Trafalgar Theatre
- To Kill a Mockingbird
- 2:22 A Ghost Story
- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Currently playing in London
- La Boheme - Opera
- Magic Mike Live London Review: My Night at the Hippodrome - Currently playing in London
Theatre Beyond London
Make a London Theatre Day of It
For me, theatre is often part of a bigger London day rather than an isolated evening. I love combining a show with food, a drink, a walk through the city or an overnight stay.
If you’re planning a Covent Garden theatre night, start with my Sticks’n’Sushi Covent Garden review. If you’re staying in London, you can also read my Grand Royale London Hyde Park review.
As we build this hub, I will keep connecting each theatre review to the most useful London food, hotel and travel posts so you can turn one show into a complete day or weekend itinerary.
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More London Culture
Theatre is only one part of London’s cultural life. You can also explore my London museum, music, art and cultural-experience posts throughout MissWidjaja, with more dedicated hubs to come as the collection grows.
