Drama (London Reviews) (47)

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London: West End
Olivier Award nominated musical which follows the life of 12-time Grammy Award winner Tina Turner.
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London: Victoria

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

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1K+ Reviews
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London: West End

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

92
Must See!
139 Reviews
Ends May 24
London: Waterloo

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

92
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1K+ Reviews
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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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91
Must See!
75 Reviews
Opens Nov 12
London: Southwark

A Christmas Carol returns with music, merriment, and a heartwarming take on Dickens’ classic tale.

91
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622 Reviews
Open run
London: Waterloo

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

91
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1K+ Reviews
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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. 

90
Excellent
4 Reviews
Ends May 11
London: Hackney

A tender tale of dreams and fragility as a family welcomes an unexpected guest.

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Excellent
1K+ Reviews
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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.

88
Excellent
2K+ Reviews
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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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Excellent
1K+ Reviews
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London: West End

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

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80
Great
41 Reviews
Starts Jul 2025
Nye
London: Waterloo

Michael Sheen returns in Tim Price's play about the life of MP & founder of the NHS, Aneurin "Nye" Bevan.

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77
Good
21 Reviews
Opens May 27
London: Wimbledon

An award-winning play which examines the events leading up to the untimely death of a young woman.

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74
Good
107 Reviews
Opens May 21
London: Holborn

The rock musical based on the songs of Jim Steinman & Meat Loaf returns to London.

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73
Good
14 Reviews
Opens Jun 09
London: Wimbledon

Kander and Ebb's raunchy musical about a woman's attempt to get away with murder in 1920s America.

73
Good
88 Reviews
Ends May 04
London: Southwark

Tony-winning writer Joe DiPietro's dramatic comedy following ten men through a series of erotic encounters.

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78
Good
1 Review
Opens Jun 10
London: Angel

Matthew Bourne's new production takes audiences into the throbbing heart of 1930s Soho nightlife.

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Unreviewed
Opens May 19
London: Dalston

The English language version of Moliere Award-winning Oublie Moi's drama about life with Alzheimer’s.

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Unreviewed
Opens May 15
London: West End

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

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Starts May 12
London: Soho

Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden star in this two-hander exploring addiction and confession.