Best West End Theatre (London Reviews) (18)

A list of the top London theatre shows currently playing in the West End

Looking for the best West End theatre shows?

With shows such as 'Les Misérables', 'The Phantom of the Opera', 'Wicked', 'The Mousetrap' and more dominating West End theatres for decades, it can be difficult to figure out what London theatre shows to watch.

From long-running musicals, to smash hit plays, let Show-Score's community of avid theatre fans tell you the best West End Theatre shows to see in London! Read London Theatre reviews from our members and their picks for the best West End shows running in London right now!

98
Must See!
36 Reviews
Ends Feb 15
London: West End

Amplifying curious minds through music, led by the human instrument, Bill Bailey.

95
Must See!
19 Reviews
Ends May 2025
London: Soho

A high-stakes political thriller unfolds as the world battles to save the planet at Kyoto.

93
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Ends Aug 2025
London: West End

A boozy jukebox musical which follows nine men in a pub harmonising to chart-topping songs.

93
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Ends Sep 2025
London: Victoria

Revolutionary musical about American founding father, Alexander Hamilton. Winner of 7 Olivier Awards.

93
Must See!
424 Reviews
Ends Apr 2025
London: West End

A new musical adaptation of Scott F. Fitzgerald's fantasy romantic drama.

93
Must See!
64 Reviews
Ends Mar 2026
London: West End

A reimagined classic musical, with a sensational score.

92
Must See!
870 Reviews
Ends Sep 2025
London: West End

The West End's longest-running musical has brand new staging at the renamed Sondheim Theatre.

92
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Ends Sep 2025
London: West End

A new play based on the hit Netflix series that serves as a prequel to the eerie events in Hawkins.

91
Must See!
974 Reviews
Ends Sep 2025
London: West End

Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical has been entertaining West End audiences for over 30 years. 

91
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Ends Oct 2025
London: West End

The 7-time Olivier Award-winning revival of Kander & Ebb's landmark musical.

91
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Ends Oct 2025
London: West End

Disney's 1994 animated film is brought to life in an award-winning theatrical experience.

90
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Ends Nov 2025
London: West End
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss' modern musical retelling of the lives of Henry VIII's six wives.
90
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Ends Sep 2025
London: West End

Olivier Award-nominated jukebox musical featuring the hits of Swedish pop group, ABBA.

90
Excellent
952 Reviews
Ends Jun 2025
London: West End

The eighth story in the Harry Potter series told in an epic 2-part play. Winner of 9 Olivier Awards.

90
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Ends May 2025
London: West End

Award-winning musical comedy from the creators of 'South Park' and 'Frozen' co-creator Robert Lopez. 

90
Excellent
131 Reviews
Ends Dec 2025
London: West End

Olivier Award-winning comedy group stage a brand new improvised musical every night!

88
Excellent
832 Reviews
Ends May 2026
London: West End

A magical stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's popular children's book. Winner of 7 Olivier Awards.

87
Excellent
336 Reviews
Ends Jun 2025
London: West End

The award-winning comedy musical about a corpse used to win a war transfers to the West End.