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Musical

Back To The Future

4.84,444 reviews

Winner of Best New Musical 2022, Back To The Future The Musical is a trip back to 1955!

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Mrs. Doubtfire

4.92,204 reviews

She's landed in the West End, dearie! Say a big helloooo to Mrs. Doubtfire!

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Hamilton

4.73,231 reviews

Hamilton, an American musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

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Mean Girls

4.570 reviews

Get in loser, we're going to the West End!

From £25
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MJ The Musical

4.7700 reviews

The Tony-award-winning smash MJ The Musical has arrived at the Prince Edward Theatre!

From £31
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John Cleese’s Fawlty Towers - The Play

4.8514 reviews

Check-in to the world famous Fawlty Towers, a hotel experience like no other!

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Starlight Express

5.033 reviews

Get your skates on, Starlight Express is back!

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The Mousetrap

4.62,512 reviews

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is a West End staple. Do you know whodunnit?

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Clueless

4.924 reviews

This timeless tale of fashion, makeovers, and fashion takes us straight back to the 90s!

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The Score

Opens 20 February 2025

Brian Cox stars in The Score

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Dance

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

Celebrate 40 years of Cirque du Soleil with Corteo!

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The Brightening Air

Opens 16 April 2025

Conor McPherson returns to The Old Vic with his captivating new play.

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Firebird

The gay military epic that enraged Putin's Russia

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Mrs President

Opens 31 January 2025

Mary Lincoln is a woman at war...

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Musical

TRASH!

Opens 19 February 2025

A hilarious new musical picking up your trash and spirits.

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Experience

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience

4.07 reviews

Tuck into this highly improvised, highly interactive and fully immersive show!

From £68.50
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Miss I-Doll

Opens 18 February 2025

The one-woman comedy musical returns!

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DocDoc - Southend-on-Sea

Opens 18 February 2025

We all have one. What's yours?

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DocDoc - Bromley

Opens 05 February 2025

We all have one. What's yours?

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London Children's Shows Tickets

Looking for things to do in London for families and children? Keep little ones entertained by introducing young minds to the magical world of West End theatre. See theatre suitable for families — get children's shows tickets on London Theatre Direct.

West End Shows for Children

London’s West End is a world-class destination for family-friendly and children's theatre to keep little ones (and big kids!) entertained for hours. From musicals and plays designed for toddlers and preschoolers who may be seeing their first ever live show, to shows based on popular films and books that bring popular fictional characters to life, getting tickets to a West End children's show in London is a surefire way to guarantee a lifelong love of theatre. You’ll find a children's show to suit every interest, including Disney shows, Harry Potter, and more. Check out all the London children's shows currently playing and get your tickets now. 

Children's Shows on in the West End

Escape reality and discover fantastic worlds by seeing a West End show, while also learning important lessons of hope, courage, and self-belief Travel to Oz by seeing Wicked, the prequel to The Wizard of Oz that explores how Elphaba’s friendships led her to becoming the Wicked Witch of the West. Continue the Hogwarts fun with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and join everyone’s favourite wizard as he saves the world. Imagine you’re at Disney with The Lion King, or learn how to be courageous with Matilda Wormwood in Matilda the Musical. The best thing about these shows is they’re all humorous for children and adults, so you can sit in a West End theatre and watch as a family. If you are interested in shows for the whole family, visit our page of Family Friendly Shows to explore options suitable for both adults and children.

Children’s Shows in London

The West End is jam packed with easy-going content designed to entertain all ages. During the school holidays, there’s even more shows to choose from, as West End theatres accommodate matinee performances of short shows. With typical running times of 60 minutes, children's theatre tailored to younger audiences will keep little minds occupied for the whole time. Oink with glee at Peppa Pig’s Fun Day Out or explore Julia Donaldson’s classics at The Smartest Giant in Town. With an ever-changing lineup of children’s shows, plan family theatre into every school holiday. 

See West End children's shows in London

If your child shows a keen passion for theatre at an early age, or you want to do something different for an afternoon, West End theatre is great for children. You’ll find the ideal kids show for anyone from toddlers to teenagers with our wide variety of shows. Tickets are available securely online when you book with London Theatre Direct. So, don't delay – get your children's show tickets now!