Family-friendly (London Reviews) (29)

London theatre shows fit for all the family!

From Disney classics like 'The Lion King', to stage adaptations of beloved children's books by David Walliams, family-friendly theatre is a popular choice for families looking to head into London's theatreland.
Let Show-Score's community of avid theatre fans tell you the best London theatre shows for families! Read London Theatre reviews from our members and their picks for the best children's family shows running in London right now!

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

A new family-friendly musical comedy based on the 1993 film of the same name.

91
Must See!
398 Reviews
Ends Oct 2025
London: Wembley

A new staging & adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock musical about anthropomorphic trains.

91
Must See!
68 Reviews
Ends Jan 04
London: Southwark

Scrooge, visited by Marley's ghost, warned of eternal damnation if he doesn't change.

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

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

89
Excellent
818 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.

88
Excellent
735 Reviews
Ends Feb 2026
London: West End

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

88
Excellent
101 Reviews
Ends May 2025
London: West End

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

88
Excellent
24 Reviews
Opens Nov 23
London: Holborn

Raymond Briggs' beloved book about a little boy and a magical snowman is adapted for the stage.

87
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Ends Jun 2025
London: Victoria

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

87
Excellent
712 Reviews
Ends May 2026
London: West End

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

85
Excellent
770 Reviews
Ends Sep 2025
London: West End

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

Score it Buy from £8
25
Bad
22 Reviews
Opens Nov 29
London: Southwark

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage's new adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale.

Score it Buy from £15
100
Must See!
1 Review
Opens Dec 04
London: Whitechapel

The Olivier Award-nominated pantomime returns to London for another festive season.

Score it Buy from £21
-
Unreviewed
Opens Nov 28
London: Wimbledon

The Dickens Theatre Company's mishap-laden take on Dickens' Christmas classic.

-
Unreviewed
Ends Dec 28
London: Hammersmith

Raymond Briggs' festive children's book is brought to life for the Lyric stage.

Score it Buy from £10
-
Unreviewed
Opens Nov 22
London: West End

An adaptation of the best-selling book about a witch, her cat and their journey on a broomstick.

-
Unreviewed
Opens Nov 21
London: Brixton

Poltergeist's alternative family Christmas show based on Lewis Carroll's beloved novel.

Score it Buy from £15
-
Unreviewed
Opens Nov 23
London: Islington
The stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ children's book about a mermaid.
Score it Buy from £10
-
Unreviewed
Starts Nov 23
London: Stratford

Discover Pinocchio's journey to become real with Geppetto and friends in this festive reimagining.

-
Unreviewed
Opens Nov 23
London: Hammersmith

Lyric Hammersmith's annual pantomime about a young street urchin who discovers a magical lamp containing a…

Score it Buy from £15
-
Unreviewed
Starts Nov 30
London: Kingston

Olivier Award winner Chris Bush pens Rose Theatre's 2024 Christmas show about the famed outlaw.

Score it Buy from £13
-
Unreviewed
Opens Dec 07
London: Richmond

Richmond Theatre's 2024 pantomime retelling the classic love story of Belle & the Beast.

Score it Buy from £15
-
Unreviewed
Opens Nov 22
London: Greenwich

Greenwich Theatre's pantomime about a boy who travels to London, believing the streets are paved with gold.

Score it Buy from £11
-
Unreviewed
Starts Dec 07
London: Catford

Susie McKenna pens the Catford Theatre's pantomime about a young princess cursed by an evil fairy.