Shows for Kids (London Reviews) (45)

London theatre shows fit children!

From Disney classics like 'The Lion King', to stage adaptations of beloved children's books by David Walliams, theatre for children 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 kids! Read London Theatre reviews from our members and their picks for the best children's theatre 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
Open run
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 2024
London: West End

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

89
Excellent
2K+ Reviews
Ends Jun 2025
London: Victoria

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

88
Excellent
750 Reviews
Open run
London: West End

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

87
Excellent
111 Reviews
Ends Dec 2024
London: West End

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

Score it Buy
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.

Score it Buy from £19
75
Good
14 Reviews
Opens Jul 25
London: West End

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

Score it Buy from £13
62
Middling
66 Reviews
Opens Jun 22
London: Wimbledon

The UK tour of Zinnie Harris' adaptation of the beloved children's story with music by Douglas Hodge.

Score it Buy from £23
90
Excellent
1 Review
Opens Jul 19
London: Hammersmith

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

86
Excellent
4 Reviews
Opens Jul 08
London: West End

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

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

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

Score it Buy from £15
Unreviewed
Opens May 28
London: Kingston

The stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's children's story.

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 £15
Unreviewed
Opens May 14
London: London Bridge

A sensory performance expertly created for babies.

Unreviewed
Ends Apr 14
London: Islington

The stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Rebecca Cobb's children's book about a classroom teddy bear.

Score it Buy from £15
Unreviewed
Opens Aug 20
London: Kingston

A musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler's best-selling book about the joy of reading.

Unreviewed
Ends Apr 21
London: London Bridge

A family-friendly musical adaptation of Homey's Ancient Greek epic poems.

Unreviewed
Opens Mar 28
London: London Bridge

Le Gateau Chocolat's solo children's show about self-discovery, acceptance, and joy.

Score it Buy from £13
Unreviewed
Opens May 09
London: Richmond

The stage adaptation of David Walliams' children's book about a young girl & her awful auntie!

Unreviewed
Ends Apr 14
London: Wimbledon

A remixed version of Shakespeare's tale about two starcrossed lovers.

Score it Buy from £13
Unreviewed
Opens May 21
London: Wimbledon

A new UK touring production of a timeless children's story about a father & his flying car.

Score it Buy from £10
Unreviewed
Opens Nov 23
London: Stratford

Discover Pinocchio's journey to become real with Geppetto and friends in this festive reimagining.

Unreviewed
Opens Mar 28
London: Kingston

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