By now, we’re sure you know what you’re getting when you book to see Wicked for £20, Mamma Mia! for £30, or Les Misérables for £40. But what about some of the lesser known shows in the New Year Sale?

For the adventurous among you, we’re here to highlight a few hidden gems in case that are taking part in the New Year Sale, so you can try something new for 2026.

Ballet Shoes

What’s it about? Three adopted sisters get taken into the house of an Edwardian explorer and paleontologist. Under the guidance of his niece and childhood nanny, the three girls grow and fight to pursue their differing passions in a world not built for women with ambition.

Why should I see it? The National Theatre’s adaptation of this 1930s novel was loved by children and adults alike when it premiered in November 2024 – so much so they brought it back a year later.

The three girls are full of fire and charisma; you can’t help be charmed by their never-say-die attitude. The set is like a madcap box of wonders that’s a delight to look at and the show will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.

What’s the offer? Tickets for £20, £30, £40, £50, £60 for Tue – Thu performances in Jan and Mon – Thu performances in Feb until 20 Feb.

Evening All Afternoon

What’s it about? Jennifer is about to become Delilah’s stepmother. She wants to connect but they couldn’t be further apart.

Why should I see it? The Donmar Warehouse is a great venue – with only three rows on each side of the stage, you’re always close to the atmosphere which is perfect for these kind of intimate two-handers. Anna Ziegler’s last play, Photograph 51, won Evening Standard and WhatsOnStage Awards, with an Olivier Award nomination for Nciole Kidman in the lead role. This could be another award winner in the making.

What’s the offer? Tickets for £40 or £50 on all performances (19 Feb – 11 Apr).

Gerry & Sewell

What’s it about? Two Geordie best friends Gerry & Sewell haven’t got a lot going from them – with no jobs, Gerry’s family falling apart and Sewell’s dad in ill-health – so they set their sights on their ultimate dream: A season ticket to Newcastle United.

Why should I see it? It’s an underdog story that celebrates the unexpected hero in all of us, as well as the importance of friendship and shared passions. Like the story, the play itself is an underdog, having started at Laurel’s – a small social club in the North East – and earned its way up to a two-week run in the West End.

What’s the offer? Top price tickets for £40, £50 or £60 all performances – must end 24 January.

High Noon

What’s it about? In the the days of the Wild West, small town marshall Will Kane prepares to leave town after marrying Amy Fowler. But word arrives that Frank Miller, a vicious outlaw, has been released from prison and will arrive by the noon train. Torn between the honour of his new wife and the duty of his old job, Will must make a choice by noon.

Why should I see it? The 1952 Gary Cooper / Grace Kelly Western film, on which the play is based, is in the conversation for greatest movie ever made. While this play stays true to the source material, the production has changed its inspiration from McCarthyism to current world events to remain as timely as ever. Plus it unites two great acting talents in Tony Award winner Billy Crudup (The Morning Show) and Olivier Award winner Denise Gough (People, Places And Things and Andor)

What’s the offer? Tickets for £30, £40, or £50 for Mon – Fri performances for weeks beginning 26 Jan and 2 & 9 Feb.

Mrs. President

What’s it about? Already having todeal with the grief of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, his widow, Mary Lincoln has to contend with social attacks from an envious elite. She engages the help of the world’s first celebrity photographer, Mathew Brady, who helped her husband win the presidency. But their partnership soon unravels in a battle for creative control.

Why should I see it? The play is written by playwright and historian (and artist) John Ransom Phillips so promises to be an accurate and thought-provoking account of power, female agency and representation. Of course, if you’re less concerned with historical accuracy and more concerned with a barrel of laughs, Mary Lincoln is also the lead character in outrageous camp comedy Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre – also taking part in the New Year Sale.

What’s the offer? Tickets for £10, £20, £30 or £40 for all performances (23 Jan – 8 Mar).

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

What’s it about? Set in the murky world of the Cold War, British intelligence officer Alec Leamas is ready to retire and ‘come in from the cold’. But following the killing of his most reliable source, Leamas is tempted into one dangerous, deceptive and personal final mission.

Why should I see it? This is the first stage adaptation of a novel by John le Carré, the master of the modern spy thriller. Performed in Sohoplace’s intimate in-the-round space with period costume, this a tense, sophisticated and provocative look at the political era that shaped the modern world. Must end 21 February.

What’s the offer? Tickets for £60 (£20 off) for performances on 21, 26, 27 & 28 Jan and 2 & 3 Feb. Last few tickets remaining.

Summerfolk

What’s it about? During the hot and beautiful Russian summer of 1905, Russia’s elite holiday in the countryside to enjoy the best things in life. But as the party continues, how long can they ignore the storm on the horizon?

Why should I see it? Maxim Gorky was one of Russia’s most successful authors of the age, with five Nobel Prize nominations, although he was also imprisoned for his work as he dared to criticise the status quo. This exciting new version by siblings Nina and Moses Raine (descended from Dr Zhivago author Boris Pasternak) promises to be a razor-sharp portrait of class, privilege and denial.

What’s the offer? Tickets for £20, £30, £40, £50 for most performances from 12 Mar – 29 Apr.

Theatre tickets

Of course, it’s an oldie but a goodie. The promise of a theatre trip is always a great present, and even better if you but a pair of tickets for you and someone, you’re buying a little present for yourself too! Giving experiences is always a great gift, and you can have fun picking the show you think your loved one would enjoy best. Of course, don’t forget to check out our New Year Sale for tickets from just £10 to over 60 shows around the West End.

Theatre Tokens

…but of course, you don’t always know what show to choose. And maybe you don’t want to ruin the surprise by having to scope out (unsubtley) a date when someone is free! Or perhaps your best friend lives at the other end of the country to you? The solution to all of the above is, of course, Theatre Tokens, which can be used at 260 venues nationwide, including the best regional theatres and all of London’s famous West End stages. They’ve also got no expiry date, so there’s no rush to use them – you can wait until that perfect show comes along or until your diaries finally align! And you’ll get your e-gift through almost immediately, making it that perfect last-minute gift.

Performance By Rankin

The Performance By Rankin exhibition has now been extended until March, so you’ve got even more time to pop down to Fujifilm House Of Photogrpahy in Covent Garden and see the beautiful portraits of West End cast, creatives and backstage workers. But did you know there’s an accompanying book? Full of all the incredible photos by renowned portrait photographer Rankin, the book also includes quotes and testimonies from the subjects about the difficulties of the last 18 months in the theatre industry and what it feels like to be #BackOnStage. You can buy a copy of this beautiful limited edition book at the Fujifilm House Of Photography or in good bookshops!

The portraits were those shot by Rankin as part of the Performance by Rankin project, which saw over 160 West End theatre owners, cast, creatives and industry leaders photographed to celebrate London’s world-leading theatre industry.

You can find out more about Performance by Rankin and read interviews with those photographed here, and the free exhibit in the Fujifilm House of Photography in Covent Garden is open until the end of January.

A book of the portraits is also available to buy at the exhibition and from a variety of bookshops, with proceeds going to the Theatre Artists Fund and the Mayor’s chosen London youth homelessness charities.

This display also officially launches our New Year Sale, where you can get tickets for offering £10, £20, £30, £40 and £50 tickets to nearly 60 top London shows in January and February – tickets are on sale now so head to our New Year Sale page to find out more and grab some great seats.

This exciting Piccadilly Lights moment has been made possible by Landsec and Westminster City Council.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said:

“London’s theatres are the envy of the world, but their success is only possible due to the brilliant individuals working in the industry – both on and offstage – who have been instrumental in raising the curtain and ensuring that London’s West End bounces back safely.

“I’m delighted to partner with renowned photographer Rankin, Official London Theatre, and the Piccadilly Lights as part of our Let’s Do London campaign to celebrate theatreland’s workforce and encourage Londoners to rediscover the magic of live entertainment with this unbeatable ticket promotion.”

Our annual New Year Sale encourages you to ‘Get into London Theatre’ with tickets for £10, £20, £30 or £40 to top London shows for performances between 1 January and 13 February 2020; the perfect excuse to catch your favourite show or perhaps something new.

With just a few weeks to go, we are rounding up 10 must-see shows in our New Year Sale that include everything from Olivier Award-winning comedies and iconic musicals to classic murder mysteries and the most successful theatre productions of all time. So whether you fancy a laugh, some magic or a dose of inspiration, we’ve got something for you!

Wicked

This hugely popular musical has been casting a spell over audiences in the West End for thirteen spellbinding years! And now it’s your chance to see it with great prices in our New Year Sale.

In a re-imagining of the Wizard Of Oz, Wicked follows the unlikely but heartfelt friendship between the blonde and very popular Glinda and the misunderstood, shy, green Elphaba. After meeting The Wonderful Wizard, their lives take very different paths as the two witches fulfil their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Packed with storming songs, wit and stunning costumes, this spectacular production is a riot of colours and magic, so grab a friend and follow that yellow brick road to London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre.

Matilda The Musical

For any musical fan, Matilda The Musical playing at Cambridge Theatre is simply unmissable. The globally renowned stage show from Tim Minchin and the Royal Shakespeare Company tells the story of Roald Dahl’s much-loved tale of Matilda, a child genius with horrid parents. Each time her parents treat her badly, Matilda teaches them a lesson. Armed with a sharp mind and a wild imagination, this is a story about a little girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Hilarious, moving and oh so exhilarating, it’s no surprise that this standout show is the winner of over 90 international awards, including 23 for Best Musical! As Matilda would say, if it’s not right, you’ve got to make it right…Grab your tickets now!

The Phantom Of The Opera

Winner of 70 major theatre awards and seen by more than 140 million people, The Phantom Of The Opera continues to mesmerise audiences at Her Majesty’s Theatre and around the world.

Based on Gaston Leroux’s gothic novel of life beneath the stage of the Paris Opera House, the story tells the tale of Phantom – a man ashamed of his physical appearance – who hides from the real world in the darkness of the theatre. Haunting the opera house and feared by all, he manipulates the actors and crew. But when he falls in love with a chorus girl whose old friend returns to rescue her, will he get his revenge? 

In one of the most successful theatre productions of all time, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s mesmerising score combines flawlessly with jaw-dropping scenery and breathtaking special effects, bringing this tragic love story to life. 

School Of Rock – The Musical

If you’ve seen the movie featuring Jack Black, you’ll remember the guitar-thrashing, drum-rolling celebration of the power of rock.

Dewey Finn is a down-on-his-luck wannabe rock star struggling to make ends meet and determined to do so through the power of music. Posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, Finn discovers his students’ hidden musical talents, and opts to enlist his fifth-graders in a quest to conquer The Battle Of The Bands – but can he do so without their parents and the school’s headmistress finding out?

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Olivier Award-winning stage adaptation School Of Rock – The Musical has been leaving audiences rocking night after night at the Gillian Lynne Theatre since its West End premier in 2016. But with it’s final performance on the 1st March, the New Year Sale is just another excuse to snap up some tickets before it closes.

The Comedy About A Bank Robbery

If you loved The Play That Goes Wrong and Magic Goes Wrong, or are simply looking for a laugh in the capital, you’ll definitely want to catch this Olivier Award-nominated West End comedy currently playing at the Criterion Theatre.

Follow the story about one enormous diamond, eight incompetent crooks and a snoozing security guard. Think; Ocean’s Eleven meets the Marx Brothers in this fantastic new comedy, packed with swag loads of laughter. With the show closing on 3 May, it’d be criminal to miss it!

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

For a healthy dose of sass, glitter and feel-good vibes, head to the Apollo Theatre for Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.

Inspired by the 2011 BBC Three documentary, Jamie: Drag Queen At 16, the inspiring show tells the true story of a 16-year-old boy who has a secret to tell and dreams to make true. Packed with show-stopping songs written by Dan Gillespie Sells, lead singer-songwriter of The Feeling, this modern fairy tale is a breath of fresh air and will have you clapping your hands with happiness!

Get into the groove and book tickets to see this bright, colourful, sensational show that was nominated for a whopping five Olivier Awards! (It’s no wonder Everybody’s Talking About Jamie!)

Waitress

If you’re looking for something to warm you up on these cold wintery days, Waitress is serving up a healthy slice of pie at the Adelphi Theatre.

Follow the heartwarming story of expert pie maker Jenna, stuck in a small town and a neglected marriage. Dreaming of bigger and better things, Jenna’s life begins brighten up when she forms a plan to enter a life-changing baking contest in a nearby county.

This beautiful story about friendship, motherhood (and the magic of a well-made pie!) will make you laugh, cry, tap your feet and sing-a-long to the famous songs of six-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter, Sara Bareilles. And if that’s not enough to sway you, Sara herself will be featuring in the leading role of Jenna for a strictly limited run until 7 March. If you want to see the superstar in this iconic run, you know what to do…Grab your New Year Sale tickets now.

The Mousetrap

When a famous murder mystery show has audiences still searching for the culprit after more than 60 years, you know it’s a goodun!

Hotel owners Giles and Mollie find themselves busier than expected when a snowstorm hits the area. While this huge turn out is good for business, a phone call from the police changes the tone as they discover a dangerous murderer is on the loose, and they can’t trust anyone!

Written by Agatha Christie, The Mousetrap is one of the most famous whodunnits in the world, having been enjoyed by London theatregoers since 25th November 1952. Don’t miss your chance to buy New Year Sale tickets to see this iconic play at St. Martins Theatre. 

The Play That Goes Wrong

Mischief Theatre’s hugely successful chaotic comedy tale must be doing something right having won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy in 2015 and now playing at the Duchess Theatre and more theatres across the globe.

Follow the antics of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society who are trying their  best to stage a production of a 1920s murder mystery. But as the show’s title might suggest, this is not as easy as it sounds, with everything that can go wrong… well, doing just that. Watch out for collapsing sets, forgotten lines, broken fourth walls, absent props and unfortunate injuries aplenty.

Now stumbling through its sixth catastrophic year, The Play That Goes Wrong is guaranteed to leave your face aching with laughter! 

Thriller Live

If you fancy a little sing-a-long or boogey, this tribute to Michael Jackson’s legendary career is a great pick.

Now in it’s record breaking 10th year, the spectacular show features more than 20 performers with a full company of singers, dancers and a live band to celebrate the music of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5. 

From Rock With You and I Want You Back to Show You The Way and Billie Jean, the all-dancing, all-singing showdown features two hours of hit songs alongside some eye-popping video footage, special effects and choreography by award-winning director Gary Loud (who has previously worked with Leona Lewis, Girls Aloud and Robbie Williams). 

With Thriller Live closing on 26 April, the New Year Sale is the perfect reason to grab some tickets and have yourself a rockin’ night at the Lyric Theatre.

We’re delighted to announce today the more than 50 shows that will be taking part this year. Whether you’re mad for musicals, crazy for comedy or delighted by dramas, there’s something for everyone here.

Exclusive booking for Mastercard cardholders opens at 10am on Friday 6 December via Priceless.com and general booking will open at 10am on Friday 13 December.

Something to make you laugh…

If you’re looking for something to laugh away those winter blues then look no further. We’ve got a whole bunch of comedies in the New Year Sale that’ll have you laughing all the way to spring. From Mischief Theatre, faultless farces The Comedy About A Bank Robbery and The Play That Goes Wrong will have you rolling in the aisles with their perfectly timed physical comedy.

If you’re looking for a comic twist on the festive classics, look no further. The Vaults have put on a brand new version of Cinderella written by Luke Barnes and Not Too Tame, setting the classic British Panto in an even more classic British pub – make sure you get there early to grab a good seat and a pint from the on-stage bar.

In a similar meta-panto vein, Potted Panto are back in the West End for the fifth year running. Ever wondered what it would look like if two grown men tried to perform 7 pantomimes in 80 minutes? You need wonder no more.

You can always count on the National Youth Theatre to shake up a classic and they’re at it again this winter with A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Featuring some of Britain’s brightest new talent, this production of Shakespeare’s big-hitter is set in ‘Athens on Sea’ – a seaside town we can all relate to.

Totally turning the tables too is An Act Of God, featuring comedian Zoe Lyons, portraying a world-weary God re-writing the Ten Commandments for the modern world. And if it’s comedians you’re looking for you can grab tickets to Adam Kay: This Is Going To Hurt as he returns to the Vaudeville for six nights only!

Something to get you on your feet…

We’re always looking for some motivation to jog off those mince pies in January, and we’re sure 2020 will be no exception. These shows will have you dancing in your seat, and the soundtrack will be bouncing round your head for days.

Smash-hit Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will inspire you to be yourself, love yourself and learn to walk in heels better (how does he do it?!) and you’ll find yourself humming the songs out loud on the bus weeks later. You can also catch Fame The Musical as it returns to London for a limited run, and grab your hit of teen angst and dance moves we don’t suggest you try at home.

If disco’s your style we have the perfect two musicals for you. Get your flares at the ready and allow Mamma Mia! to transport you back with the soothing tones of Abba, or keep on rollin’ with Tina – The Tina Turner Musical. 

To get you jumping up and down for totally different reasons how about two shows that boast  awards and standing ovations left, right and centre. Included in our New Year Sale you’ll also find West End classic Wicked, which has been one of London’s favourites for over 13 years now. Or check out new kid on the block, Come From Away, who swept up 9 Olivier Award nominations last year, and won Mastercard Best New Musical.

Something to belt out in the shower…

Nothing like a good sing song to blow away those cobwebs and start a new year afresh. If you’re looking to belt out some classics you already know and love, check out & Juliet, jam-packed with the pop hits of Ariana Grande, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Justin Timberlake and Katy Perry.

If that sounds a little too Noughties to you get ready to be filled head to toe with the pop-country spirit of Dolly Parton in 9 To 5 The Musical, or take yourself straight back to the 80s with Thriller Live.

There’s a brand new musical in town, too, based on the songs of Bob Dylan – Girl From The North Country re-imagines some of  his biggest hits as ensemble pieces that will break your heart and raise your soul.

From the big screen to the stage, you can catch a lot of musicals based on some of your favourite films in the New Year Sale. Step into Joe’s Diner in Waitress, with music and lyrics by award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles; get ready to stick it to the man with the talented kids over at School Of Rock – The Musical and triumph over evil with Matilda The Musical.

There are some more new musicals on the scene too! Get ready to have the cockles of your heart warmed by the new stage adaptation of Amélie The Musical. Also new to the West End is brand new musical Prince Of Egypt, featuring 10 new songs alongside 5 of the classic hit you’ll recognise from the 1998 Dreamworks film.

And of course we’d be remiss if we didn’t mention West End giant, Disney’s The Lion King which has just entered its 21st year stunning the capital with beautiful music, graceful puppets and an unforgettable experience.

Something to get the family together…

There are a whole host of shows in the New Year Sale that will delight the whole family.

If you don’t quite get the white Christmas you were dreaming of, fear not! From winter classics The Snowman and A Christmas Carol to not one but two different productions of the Snow Queen at The Park Theatre and The Rose Theatre Kingston, you can still get your snow fix!

If you’re looking for a panto (and quite frankly, who isn’t?) then we’ve got you covered on that too! Check out Cinderella at the Lyric Hammersmith, Theatre Royal Stratford East’s Dick Whittington or the star-studded Goldilocks And The Three Bears at the London Palladium to get the ‘he’s behind you’s out of your system for another year.

For a nostalgic kick, there are also a couple of theatre adaptations of some of Britain’s most beloved children’s books – what better way to introduce a new generation to some of your favourites. The Tiger Who Came To Tea is a children’s show with plenty of singalongs and interactive fun based on the beloved Judith Kerr picture book. Oi Frog & Friends Live is a little more recent, but has rapidly become a new firm fave similarly full of bright puppets and more rhymes than you know what to do with..

For older children, the celebrated Leeds Playhouse production of The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe has transferred down to London with heaps of magical realism and charming illusions.

Something to expand your horizons…

There’s a real range of dramas on in London at the moment, from brand new plays to much-anticipated revivals and new interpretations of the classics.

In our New Year Sale, you can grab tickets to see the incredibly starry cast in Uncle Vanya, featuring Toby Jones and Richard Armitage as well as Rosalind Eleazar, Aimee Lou Wood, Anna Calder-Marshall, Dearbhla Molloy, Peter Wight and Ciarán Hinds!

There are three fantastic shows at The National – a retelling of Chekhov’s Three Sisters set against the backdrop of the Biafran Civil War in Nigeria, a revival of The Visit starring Lesley Manville and Hugo Weaving, and The Welkin, a new play from Lucy Kirkwood about a woman condemned to hang in 1700s Britain starring Maxine Peake.

The National’s production of Shelagh Delaney’s A Taste Of Honey has transferred over to Trafalgar Studios, if you missed the critically acclaimed production the first time round. 

The RSC’s London season also has some fantastic offerings for you, with brand new productions of As You Like It, The Taming Of The Shrew and Measure For Measure. The RSC also present Kunene And The King, in which two men from contrasting walks of life are thrust together to reflect on a quarter century of change in South Africa.

The 35th anniversary production of Coming Clean – centred around the open relationship of seemingly perfect couple Tony and Greg – has come back to London to break some more hearts in the intimate Trafalgar Studios. 

If you’re looking for something a bit different, you could always check out The Gift, which describes itself as “an outrageous comedy drama about imperialism, cross-racial adoption, cultural appropriation and drinking tea”. What could be better?

Something that will amaze you…

It’s not just drama and musicals in the New Year Sale, we’ve got a whole bunch of dance, opera and variety shows too!

There are a couple of offerings from the English National Ballet; Le Corsaire, which follows the swashbuckling adventures of a dashing pirate, Conrad, and his feisty girlfriend Medora as well as tickets to their 70th Anniversary Gala, which will feature performances from shows over the last 70 years, integrating live dance with archive footage.

For a modern twist on an old fairytale, Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes is back at Sadler’s Wells for another winter season, while Opera Undone takes classic operas Tosca and La Bohème and reduces them to 60 minutes each and translating them into English in an attempt to open up Opera to a wider audience.

We’re also very excited to offer you tickets for the European premiere of Circus 1903. Including all of the wonder, glitz and glamour of an old-fashioned circus right down to the elephants! Though in this production they take the guise of beautiful life-like, life-size puppets.

Something to make you shiver…

If your brain needs stimulating after vegging out in front of the telly all Christmas, what better than a good old fashioned scare to wake you up?

West End Agatha Christie classics The Mousetrap and Witness For The Prosecution are both in the New Year Sale this year, and they’ll keep you guessing all the way to the curtain call – just make sure you keep the secrets!

If you’re looking for all-out scare tactics though, The Woman In Black is, as ever, your best call. Even with minimal props and a tiny cast of two, this storytelling stalwart still manages to be objectively terrifying.

Touching The Void is the new play based on the film & autobiography of the same name. Following climber Joe Simpson’s struggle home after he was left with a broken leg at the bottom of an icy ravine, this chilling drama is beautifully staged and will have the adrenaline swirling round your body from the word go.

If you want more of an existential scare, however, Faustus: That Damned Woman is the one for you. Based off the age-old Faust myth, Chris Bush’s new adaptation recasts Faust as a woman and tells us through a new lens the price of selling your soul to the devil.

Luckily we’ve got the highlights from the past West End week to warm you up!

Matthew Broderick make his West End debut

Seems like Ferris Bueller isn’t due another day off for a while, as Matthew Broderick is coming over to London to make his West End debut.

Starring alongside Downton Abbey’s Elizabeth McGovern, Matthew will be appearing in Kenneth Lonergan’s new play, The Starry Messenger.

Set in the 1990s New York, the story revolves around an astronomer at the city’s planetarium, Mark Williams (Matthew). Mark is going through a mid-life crisis, feeling his strongest connection with the stars above, rather than to his job or marriage. But then he meets single mum Angela (Elizabeth), and he soon starts to have a little more faith in the universe.

The show will be on at the Wyndham’s Theatre for a strictly limited 13-week season between Thursday 16 May and Saturday 10 August.

War Horse returns to London

There will be soon new neigh-bours to Theatreland, when War Horse makes a brief return to London in October 2019.

Following its recent sell-out run at the National Theatre, and about to head out on an UK and international tour, War Horse will be performing at the new Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre for a limited 6-week run.

Rehearsal images released of All About Eve

The stage adaptation of the classic film, All About Eve, is nearly ready for West End audiences, but in the meantime, we’ve got some exciting rehearsal images to share.

Featuring an all-star cast including Gillian Anderson, Lily James and BAFTA-winner Monica Dolan, this show is definitely more than All About Eve!

Six The Musical extends until 2020

What’s better than the return of the Six queens in the Arts Theatre for a limited season? The latest announcement that it’s remaining there until January 2020. That’s right, you’ve got an entire year to see these rebellious, rocking, power-house queens tell their side of the her-story with King Henry The Eighth.

Shows you can see first with the New Year Sale

It’s safe to say there are some exciting new shows coming to London over the coming months. From Showstopper’s latest residency and the return of Katherine Parkinson in Home, I’m Darling, to the arrival of the passengers of Come From Away, Theatreland has never been busier!

And luckily for you, these shows, (and more) are currently in our New Year Sale. Check out these upcoming productions which currently have tickets for £10, £20, £30 or £40 for select performances.

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical to record UK cast album

It’s safe to say that Tina – The Tina Turner Musical has got absolute tunes, an incredibly talented cast and performances that you’ll never forget. And now you can take a little part of the show home with you when you leave the theatre, as the producers have announced a cast album is coming!

And the news doesn’t stop there, with a new cast for the production’s second year in the Aldwych Theatre, to still be announced! Although two things will remain the same; Adrienne Warren and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith will remain in the show as Tina and Ike Turner until 13 April 2019.

Louise Redknapp replaced by Caroline Sheen in 9 To 5 The Musical

Poor Louise Redknapp took a bit of a tumble last week, which means she’s temporarily not able to perform in 9 To 5 The Musical.

While she’s recovering, Caroline Sheen will be playing the role of Violet Newstead. You may have already seen Caroline in productions of Les Miserables, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the Mary Poppins tour and The Witches Of Eastwick, so you’ll be in more than safe hands!

Caroline will be joining the previously announced all-star cast, including Amber Davies (Judy), Natalie McQueen (Doralee), Bonnie Langford (Roz) and Brian Conley (Franklin Hart Jr).

10 things you probably didn’t know about Lin-Manuel Miranda

It was the musical genius’s birthday this week, and while you probably think you know everything about this award-winning mastermind, do you actually?

Test your knowledge and find out some facts that you probably don’t know about the man behind Hamilton, Bring It On and In The Heights.

Amanda Abbington to star in Florian Zeller’s The Son

There’s no mystery to solve here, as Sherlock actress Amanda Abbington will be performing in the UK premiere of Florian Zeller’s The Son.

The show will be directed by Michael Longhurst, whose most recent work you can currently see on the West End, the revival of Caroline, Or Change at the Playhouse Theatre.

And with exactly one month left of our New Year Sale – in which tickets are reduced to just £10, £20, £30 or £40 for select performances until 15 February – being the early bird to catch the show is pretty straightforward this year.

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You heard it here first, folks: here’s a list of all the shows in Official London Theatre’s New Year Sale that (as of Tuesday 15 January) are yet to start their runs.

Manon (English National Ballet)

First performance: 16 January at the London Coliseum

What’s it about?: World-class performance and exquisite technique. The English National Ballet stage Kenneth MacMillan’s full-blooded ballet of passion, Manon, which will transport you from worlds of privilege and opulence to desolate Louisiana swamps and gambling dens – and all from the comfort of a London Coliseum seat.

We can’t wait to see it first because: We’ll be waxing lyrical about the English National Ballet performers, and their mastery of some of the most challenging roles in ballet. Do not try these moves at home.

The Unreturning

First performance: 16 January at Theatre Royal Stratford East

What’s it about?: The effect that war has on young lives – and what coming home really means. If ever there were a theatre company well-equipped to tell a series of such tender tales, it’s Frantic Assembly – whose celebrated and unique style is sure to trigger many a shed tear at Theatre Royal Stratford East.

We can’t wait to see it first because: Frantic Assembly’s productions are continually awe-inspiring and imaginative – and The Unreturning promises to be no different.

Leave To Remain

First performance: 18 January at the Lyric Hammersmith

What’s it about?: A young gay couple whose future is suddenly thrown into doubt – as one of them requires a visa. An exciting new play with songs by Matt Jones and Bloc Party’s Kele Okereke, Leave To Remain sees Obi (Olivier Award nominee Tyrone Huntley) and Alex (Billy Cullum) explore the option of marriage and, in doing so, the need to confront their families and pasts.

We can’t wait to see it first because: Okereke’s songs – and Huntley’s angelic voice, for that matter – will almost certainly require a repeat visit on our part, so it’s best to get the first trip booked in now.

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

First performance: 21 January at The Other Palace

What’s it about?: A showcase of improvisation, invention, and musical genius. Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is the Olivier Award-winning, off-the-top-of-their-heads spectacular; each performance is completely different to the last. And with the audience able to influence the title, setting and musical styles, you can come with plenty of suggestions in mind!

We can’t wait to see it first because: Every show marks an opportunity to witness the musical – okay, musicals – of our dreams!

Dad’s Army Radio Show

First performance: 22 January at Wilton’s Music Hall

What’s it about?: One of the nation’s favourite TV series of all-time, brilliantly staged in front of your own eyes. Performed by two acclaimed comics, David Benson and Jack Lane, Dad’s Army Radio Show puts on three classic radio episodes, based on favourite scripts from the show. Consider us enlisted!

We can’t wait to see it first because: It’ll get us quoting Dad’s Army to our family and friends all over again – “Don’t tell him, Pike!”

Notre Dame De Paris

First performance: 23 January at the London Coliseum

What’s it about?: A musical account of the love between hunchbacked bell-ringer, Quasimodo, and the gypsy, Esmeralda. You’ll do well to keep your jaw from dropping, as you marvel at extraordinary singers, dancers, acrobats, sets and costumes. 20 years after its debut in Paris, and almost 5000 shows later, Notre Dame De Paris continues to attract acclaim from across the globe.

We can’t wait to see it first because: It’s only here for six performances (until 27 January) – so the first theatregoers to see this world-famous musical will also be among the last!

Home, I’m Darling

First performance: 28 January at Duke of York’s Theatre

What’s it about?: One woman’s quest to become the perfect 1950s housewife. This inspired comedy from Laura Wade (who also wrote Posh, later on screen as The Riot Club) was nominated for a UK Theatre Award last year for Best New Play, before a celebrated National Theatre run. Now, it’s in the West End, asking: how happily married are the happily married?

We can’t wait to see it first because: Whisper it quietly, but rumours abound that there’s an utterly brilliant twist near the start of the show… a twist we can’t wait to knowingly nod about. *unknowingly nods*

German Cornejo’s Tango Fire

First performance: 29 January at Peacock Theatre

What’s it about?: Scorching speedy footwork and tantalisingly tight twirling. Tango Fire sizzles with authentic Argentinean tango courtesy of superstars German Cornejo, Gisela Galeassi, their fellow cast members, and the accompanying Tango Fuego Quartet. Cool-down interval ice-cream advised.

We can’t wait to see it first because: We’re looking forward to dazzling our friends by recreating some of Cornejo’s jaw-dropping moves. Or, at least, dazzle them by trying…

Come From Away

First performance: 30 January at the Phoenix Theatre

What’s it about?: Goodwill galore. Come From Away tells the story of 7000 lost souls; air passengers unexpectedly grounded in Canada, following the events of 9/11. But despite initial nerves and tensions, the small community of Gander, Newfoundland, welcomed them in with open arms – and so a number of heart-warming tales, told in this uplifting musical, were born.

We can’t wait to see it first because: All signs point towards this being a cherished West End mainstay for years to come. From its 7 Tony Award nominations on Broadway, to its acclaimed recent run across the Irish Sea in Dublin, Come From Away has picked up fans all over the world – and we’re looking forward to being amongst the first here in London.

The American Clock

First performance: 4 February at The Old Vic

What’s it about?: Arthur Miller’s writing at its finest. The American Clock is all about one family’s unwavering faith in capitalism – even as everything crumbles around them. Backed by a soundtrack which fuses 1920s swing and jazz with contemporary sounds, The American Clock will spin up a world of financial crisis and salvation.

We can’t wait to see it first because: Its director Rachel Chavkin is a genius. She’s stunned Broadway with Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet Of 1812 – only the 12 Tony Award nominations – and now the West End with Hadestown at the National Theatre. So we can’t wait to witness her interpretation of an Arthur Miller play…

The Price

First performance: 5 February at Wyndham’s Theatre

What’s it about?: David Suchet. Brendan Coyle. A riveting revival of an affecting play. What’s not to love? The Price centres on a veteran appraiser (Suchet), who looks to secure the best possible price for two brothers’ inherited family home and possessions. But what’s the true price that both brothers have paid… over their whole lives?

We can’t wait to see it first because: With dramatic revelations aplenty, The Price is the kind of twisting, turning show you simply have to be amongst the first attendees of.

Equus

First performance: 15 February at Theatre Royal Stratford East

What’s it about?: A dark case for psychiatrist Dr Martin Dysart, whose newest patient, seventeen year-old Alan Strang, blinded six horses with a metal spike. As Dysart digs further and further into Strang’s psyche, he begins to call his own sense of purpose into question, as harrowing themes of religion, relationships and societal foundations come to the fore.

We can’t wait to see it first because: It’s all too rarely revived. Peter Shaffer’s play is a knockout psychological thriller – and this exciting new production promises to pull no punches.

There are plenty more shows opening in 2019. To find out more, visit our London theatre tickets page.

Joseph tickets go on sale

We’re all very excited that Joseph and his brightly coloured coat are coming back to the West End in June 2019 at The London Palladium. Tickets are available NOW, so draw back the curtains to see (this show) for certain! And after you’ve booked your tickets, why not brush up on some Joseph trivia?!

New Year Sale commences!

Whether you want to pamper yourself with a post-Christmas show or treat a loved one to a present you know they’ll love, our New Year Sale is perfect for you! We’ve got low-price tickets for a wide range of top shows, from family musicals and hilarious comedies to thrilling dramas and Broadway transfers. Tickets range from £10-£40, with no booking or postage fee, so no annoying hidden costs either! What more could you want?

More Waitress casting announced

What’s better than one Waitress casting announcement? THREE!

Just when we thought we couldn’t be anymore excited about the announcement of Katharine McPhee reprising her Broadway role, those clever pie makers went onto announce more details of their delicious show. This GENIUS idea of having this DREAM cast will certainly RAISE YOU UP!

Shane Richie cast in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie

And it’s not just Waitress who are announcing new stars to their show, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is also adding a cast member to their programmes! EastEnders star Shane Richie will be joining the production from January 29 as Hugo / Loco Chanel!

5 London musicals you have to see before they close

Goodbye is a very hard word to say in the West End, and we’re saying a fond farewell to 5 musicals over the next few weeks. So get the tissues ready, because it’s about to get VERY emotional.

Hamilton dominates WhatsOnStage Awards 2019 nominations

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s shelves must be full of awards after winning 7 Olivier Awards earlier in the year, and now Hamilton has received a further 12 nominations in the 2019 WhatsOnStage Awards. Discover who else was nominated and how to vote for your favourites!

Thousands of theatre tickets for a wide range of top London shows in the West End and beyond, from gripping dramas and family entertainment to showstopping musicals, are now available to the general public. Stretching the post-Christmas pound, this year more than 50 top productions are taking part.

They’ll be offering tickets to lucky London theatregoers at just £10, £20, £30 or £40 – with no booking or postage fees – for performances from 1 January to 15 February 2019. The full list of participating shows is now available on our New Year Sale page.

Due to anticipated high demand, bookers are advised to have at least two or three show options, and several dates in mind, to avoid disappointment when attempting to purchase tickets.

It’s a great Christmas gift idea or New Year treat with no booking fees or any hidden costs – the price you see is the price you pay – which guarantees both great entertainment and stunning value, and is a fantastic opportunity to get into London theatre.

So for that perfect present, that long-awaited chance to revisit an old favourite, or to try out a brand new production, head across to the New Year Sale page now!