With West End shows like 'Les Misérables', 'Back to the Future: The Musical' and 'Only Fools and Horses: The Musical', shows that are based on a book, film, TV show or something else are still firm favourites with London theatre audiences!
Let Show-Score's community of avid theatre fans tell you the best book/movie-based theatre shows to see in London! Read London theatre reviews from our members and their picks for the best book/movie-based shows running in London right now!
The West End's longest-running musical has brand new staging at the renamed Sondheim Theatre.
Revolutionary musical about American founding father, Alexander Hamilton. Winner of 7 Olivier Awards.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical has been entertaining West End audiences for over 30 years.
Scrooge, visited by Marley's ghost, warned of eternal damnation if he doesn't change.
A new play based on the hit Netflix series that serves as a prequel to the eerie events in Hawkins.
Disney's 1994 animated film is brought to life in an award-winning theatrical experience.
Disney's magical stage adaptation of the hit 2013 animated movie.
A musical adaptation of the 1985 smash hit film - winner of the Best New Musical Olivier Award.
A new family-friendly musical comedy based on the 1993 film of the same name.
A revival production of Agatha Christie's intense courtroom drama.
Baz Luhrmann's hit stage adaptation of the 2001 Oscar-winning film transfers to London's West End.
The London premiere of the jukebox musical adaptation of the cult hit 1999 movie.
Alan Menken's musical adaptation of the hit film of the same name returns to the West End.
Stephen Schwartz's long-running hit musical about the untold story of the Witches of Oz.
The improvised comedy based on Jane Austen's novels returns to the West End.
A magical stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's popular children's book. Winner of 7 Olivier Awards.
Raymond Briggs' beloved book about a little boy and a magical snowman is adapted for the stage.
Max Webster directs this adaptation of Philip K Dick’s short story about justice and free will.
Ben Power's adaptation of Charles Dickens’ 'Our Mutual Friend' exploring the corruption that wealth can bring.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's adaptation of the classic movie following Dorothy's magical adventure through Oz.
The UK tour of Zinnie Harris' adaptation of the beloved children's story with music by Douglas Hodge.
Sheridan Smith stars in this new musical adaptation of the 1977 psychological drama movie.
The stage adaptation of Rachel Bright's children's book about confidence & self-esteem.
The UK tour of the Olivier Award nominated musical based on the hit 2001 movie.