90 Minutes or Less (London Reviews) (24)

London theatre shows that are short & sweet!

We get it - sometimes you need your theatre fix but you don't have the time or energy to commit to a three hour epic!
With amazing London theatre shows like 'SIX' that are less than an hour long, let Show-Score's community of avid theatre fans tell you the best shows to see in London that are under 90 minutes long! Read London Theatre reviews from our members and their picks for the best short shows running in London right now!

94
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Open run
London: West End

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

93
Must See!
607 Reviews
Ends Jan 24
London: Covent Garden

The return of intimate candlelit concerts with a string quartet playing songs from hit musicals.

92
Must See!
109 Reviews
Ends Apr 2026
London: West End

Dark comedy on Mary Todd Lincoln’s final days, written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton.

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91
Must See!
47 Reviews
Opens Mar 05
London: Southwark

A dynamic, modern reimagining of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy about love, youth, and violence.

91
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Open run
London: West End
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss' modern musical retelling of the lives of Henry VIII's six wives.
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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.

87
Excellent
122 Reviews
Open run
London: Westminster

Channing Tatum's 90-minute show male stripping show. 

58
Average
5 Reviews
Ends Feb 15
London: Hammersmith

Immersive sci-fi comedy draws on theatre, dance, music and magic from Douglas Adams' classic.

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54
Average
89 Reviews
Starts Jan 23
London: Charing Cross

A reimagined, haunting drama of Mary Lincoln’s battle for truth, legacy, and self-definition.

99
Must See!
8 Reviews
Ends Jan 22
London: Shepherds Bush

Alaa Shehada writes and performs this world premiere solo work on memory, loss, and resilience.

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90
Excellent
1 Review
Opens Jan 19
London: Finsbury Park

A fast-paced, funny, and physical deep dive into the mind of tennis legend Jimmy Connors.

90
Excellent
1 Review
Open run
London: Waterloo

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

80
Great
2 Reviews
Open run
London: Southwark

A massage therapist’s routine unravels when a mysterious client disrupts his ordered life.

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Unreviewed
Opens Apr 07
London: West End

A family musical where toys come alive overnight to save their shop from redevelopment.

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Unreviewed
Opens May 26
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London: Kingston

Musical based on the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler book, with songs by Joe Stilgoe and puppets by Little…

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Unreviewed
Opens Feb 17
London: Hammersmith

Molly loves space and knows an awful lot, but a surprise visitor arrives to teach her a little more.

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Unreviewed
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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Unreviewed
Opens Feb 07
London: Islington

The stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb's children's book about a classroom teddy bear.

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Unreviewed
Opens Jan 17
London: Southgate

Interactive shows fostering early learning through diverse characters, songs, and games.

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Unreviewed
Ends Jan 24
London: Islington

A heartwarming stage adaptation of Benji Davies’ tale of friendship, courage, and a little lost whale.

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Unreviewed
Opens Feb 26
London: Islington

A heartwarming tale of a crowded cottage, clever advice, and enchanting puppets.

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Unreviewed
Ends Jan 25
London: Wimbledon

A holiday tale of a snowflake, a girl, and her grandpa finding where they belong.

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Unreviewed
Ends Jan 18
London: Wimbledon

Lila’s journey to become a Master Firework-Maker turns into a high-stakes quest to save her father.

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Unreviewed
Opens Feb 05
London: Islington

A playful, cardboard-crafted stage adaptation of Jon Klassen’s beloved hat-themed trilogy.