Modern classic (London Reviews) (12)

A list of London theatre shows that are modern marvels!

From Sarah Kane to Lucy Prebble, Mike Bartlett to Alan Bennett, the UK has produced some of theatre's most prevalent and beloved playwrights of the 20th & 21st century.
Let Show-Score's community of avid theatre fans tell you the best London theatre shows that are modern classics! Read London theatre reviews from our members and their picks for the best modern classic theatre shows!

94
Must See!
62 Reviews
Ends Sep 2023
London: London Bridge

The Bridge Theatre's immersive production of Frank Loesser's classic comedy musical.

93
Must See!
332 Reviews
Open run
London: West End

The 7-time Olivier Award-winning revival of Kander & Ebb's landmark musical.

92
Must See!
556 Reviews
Open run
London: Victoria

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

91
Must See!
292 Reviews
Open run
London: West End

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

88
Excellent
228 Reviews
Open run
London: West End

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

88
Excellent
282 Reviews
Ends Apr 2024
London: West End
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss' modern musical retelling of the lives of Henry VIII's six wives.
87
Excellent
655 Reviews
Open run
London: Victoria

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

86
Excellent
419 Reviews
Open run
London: West End

Award-winning musical comedy from the creators of 'South Park' and 'Frozen' co-creator Robert Lopez. 

84
Great
277 Reviews
Open run
London: West End

Olivier Award-nominated jukebox musical featuring the hits of Swedish pop group, ABBA.

80
Great
153 Reviews
Open run
London: West End

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

84
Great
9 Reviews
Ends May 06
London: West End

Paul Mescal stars in the West End transfer of the Almeida Theatre's production of Tennessee Williams' drama.

Score it Buy from £10
Unreviewed
Opens Apr 07
London: Seven Dials

Stephen Mangan star in this revival of Noël Coward’s dark comedy.