Family-friendly (London Reviews) (45)

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!
70 Reviews
Starts Nov 2024
London: Southwark

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

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

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

91
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Ends Sep 08
London: West End

Disney's magical stage adaptation of the hit 2013 animated movie.

91
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Ends Feb 2025
London: West End

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

91
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Ends Apr 2025
London: West End

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

91
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Ends May 2025
London: West End

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

90
Excellent
2K+ Reviews
Ends Jun 2025
London: Victoria

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

89
Excellent
869 Reviews
Open run
London: West End

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

88
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Ends Mar 2025
London: West End

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

88
Excellent
189 Reviews
Ends Dec 2024
London: West End

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

88
Excellent
267 Reviews
Ends Jun 2025
London: Wembley

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

85
Excellent
33 Reviews
Opens Nov 23
London: Holborn

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

81
Great
10 Reviews
Ends Sep 08
London: Victoria

Celebrate iconic women with empowering music in Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World.

Score it Buy from £15
76
Good
171 Reviews
Opens Aug 15
London: West End

Andrew Lloyd Webber's adaptation of the classic movie following Dorothy's magical adventure through Oz.

75
Good
14 Reviews
Ends Sep 01
London: West End

Horrible Histories lights up the West End with an educational show about the Tudors.

Score it Buy from £20
69
Average
37 Reviews
Opens Nov 29
London: Southwark

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

93
Must See!
17 Reviews
Ends Aug 04
London: London Bridge

The stage adaptation of Rachel Bright's children's book about confidence & self-esteem.

87
Excellent
18 Reviews
Ends Sep 01
London: West End

Olivier Award nominated musical stage adaptation of Judith Kerr's beloved picture book.

77
Good
5 Reviews
Ends Aug 31
London: Hammersmith

The UK tour of the Olivier Award nominated musical based on the hit 2001 movie.

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

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

Unreviewed
Opens Jul 30
London: Marylebone

A fun-filled science show which features fascinating experiments based on the hit TV show.

Score it Buy from £14
Unreviewed
Opens Nov 20
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.

Score it Buy from £21
Unreviewed
Opens Nov 21
London: Brixton

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