Family Friendly (London Reviews) (24)

It's never too early to ignite a love of theatre.

From magical musicals to heartwarming adventures, these shows are perfect for the young and the young at heart. Whether you’re planning a first theatre outing or looking for something the whole family will enjoy, this collection features productions that delight, entertain, and spark the imagination. Read reviews from fellow theatre lovers to find the perfect show for your next family day out.

95
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Open run
London: West End

The RSC's six-time Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation of the hit fantasy movie.

95
Must See!
266 Reviews
Open run
London: West End

Paddington Bear arrives in the West End in a new family musical from Tom Fletcher and Jessica Swale.

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92
Must See!
345 Reviews
Opens Aug 01
London: West End

Mischief Theatre's new 1960s spy spoof arrives in the West End with bungled missions and comic misfires.

92
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Ends May 03
London: Wembley

Andrew Lloyd Webber's tale of a steam engine's race for love returns in an Olivier-winning revival.

92
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Open run
London: West End

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

91
Must See!
191 Reviews
Ends Jul 2026
London: West End

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

90
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Open run
London: West End

Olivier Award-winning comedy where everything goes wrong for the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society!

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90
Excellent
14 Reviews
Opens Jul 17
London: West End

Mouse's adventure through the deep, dark wood, encountering cunning creatures in search of hazelnuts.

90
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Open run
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
48 Reviews
Opens Jun 22
London: West End

A tea-loving tiger brings magic, mischief, and mayhem in this delightful family adventure.

90
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Open run
London: West End

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

89
Excellent
2K+ Reviews
Open run
London: Victoria

Stephen Schwartz's long-running hit musical about the untold story of the Witches of Oz. 

87
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Open run
London: West End

Agatha Christie's mystery drama has been entertaining audiences for a record-breaking 70+ years. 

85
Excellent
1 Review
Opens Jun 20
London: Fitzrovia

A magical comedy of lovers, mischief, and transformation in an enchanted forest.

80
Great
847 Reviews
Ends Sep 2026
London: West End

Disney’s Hercules arrives in the West End in a new musical from Alan Menken and Casey Nicholaw.

93
Must See!
4 Reviews
Ends Jun 09
London: Covent Garden

Frederick Ashton's countryside ballet with Osbert Lancaster’s designs and John Lanchbery's score.

90
Excellent
1 Review
Open run
London: Waterloo

An interactive family journey through Paddington’s London, Windsor Gardens, and Peru.

74
Good
5 Reviews
Opens May 23
London: Wimbledon

A spirited orphan’s life changes when she’s whisked from hardship to hope in 1930s New York.

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Opens May 02
London: Islington

Bath toys take flight on rescue missions in a playful puppet adaptation of the Julia Donaldson book.

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Ends May 03
London: London Bridge

Magic, mischief, and mayhem collide in Shakespeare’s classic comedy for dreamers.

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Opens May 11
London: Southwark

A new family drama written and directed by Alexander Zeldin explores life in a care home.

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Starts May 29
London: Hampstead

New drama tracing family fights, cruelty, and love across 30 years of a New York childhood.

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Opens Jul 30
London: Waterloo

Young comic makers turn their hero into a stage-musical where Dog Man fights crime — family-friendly fun with…

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Opens Jul 28
London: Hammersmith

A musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s tale about a crocodile thwarted by the jungle’s creatures.