Drama (London Reviews) (24)

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London: West End

The story of Live Aid is brought to life in this new musical packed with iconic anthems.

94
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1K+ Reviews
Open run
London: West End

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

94
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London: Victoria

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

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93
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154 Reviews
Opens Feb 24
London: Wimbledon

James Graham's Olivier Award-winning play about the England men’s football team.

92
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83 Reviews
Ends Jan 18
London: Angel

Dance, desire, and drama collide in this double Olivier Award-winning production.

92
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London: West End

Immersive West End revival of the iconic musical set in 1930s Berlin’s Kit Kat Club.

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London: West End

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

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845 Reviews
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London: Waterloo

A revival production of Agatha Christie's intense courtroom drama.

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London: West End

Baz Luhrmann's hit stage adaptation of the 2001 Oscar-winning film transfers to London's West End. 

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London: West End

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

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London: Victoria

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

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London: West End

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

87
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57 Reviews
Ends Feb 21
London: Soho

A Cold War spy’s final mission unravels loyalty and betrayal in this gripping stage adaptation.

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86
Excellent
25 Reviews
Opens May 12
London: Richmond

The iconic, multi-award-winning musical that delivers standing ovations night after night.

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90
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1 Review
Opens Jan 19
London: Finsbury Park

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

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86
Excellent
2 Reviews
Opens Jun 02
London: Richmond

A gripping tale of hope and friendship as Andy Dufresne fights to survive inside Shawshank prison.

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Starts Feb 12
London: Kilburn

A contemporary Black British retelling of a classic story about ambition, artistry, and family.

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Starts Jan 28
London: Finsbury Park

Centenary revival of Noël Coward’s debut, adapted by Bill Rosenfield and staged by Troupe.

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Ends Jan 18
London: Greenwich

A cop lands in the same prison as his past arrests in this gritty crime drama from Too Write.

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Ends Feb 07
London: Finsbury Park

A South African driver confronts grief and race in Athol Fugard’s play, directed by Jimmy Walters.

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Starts Jan 29
London: Hammersmith

Two people relive a complex relationship in a new play by Anna Jordan, directed by Scott Graham.

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Starts Feb 21
London: Southwark

Directed by Jordan Fein, with Arthur Miller’s script and a rarely staged 1938 Brooklyn setting.

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Opens May 05
London: Covent Garden

Directed by Deborah Warner, with Allan Clayton and Bryn Terfel in Britten’s coastal tragedy.