r/TheWestEnd

ive seen E W-C in about 4 shows now, and she’s terrific. Always gives a natural performance, can do musicals and straight plays, has a great voice, and she’s funny to boot. A born stage performer (what else would be expected from the youngest-ever Olivier winner!?).

perhaps eleanor and her agents prioritise interesting/varied roles over star turns, but personally I reckon she deserves a leading lady role!

what role would you cast her in to make her a star?

My friend and I are taking a trip to London on June 8th-10th. We'd like to see a show on the West End either the night of the 9th or the 10th as it's both our first time in London and I love the theater.

1. We're going the 8th-10th of this June, but we'd only want to see a show the last two nights as we'll be jet lagged.

2. We want to go to the West End

3. We're only in London for 3 days

4. I'm attending with my friend who I'm traveling to London with

5. My favorite musicals are Hadestown, Heathers, Next to Normal, Be More Chill, In the Heights, Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked, Cabaret, the Book of Mormon, SIX, and 21 Chump Street

I definitely don't want to any of the productions I've already listed above as I've seen them online or in person, except I would consider the Book of Mormon if it's truly the best option. My hope is to see something that is unique to the West End, something that wouldn't be the same in local theaters to the U.S. or on Broadway. Or a show that is just infinitely better on the West End. Basically, I just want to make sure I'm seeing something special since I'm not sure when I'd next be in London. Preferably a musical, but I'd be down to see a play too if there's more options that fit my preferences.

Any advice would be great :)

I've just bought myself one of those trendy instant film cameras to take with me on my holiday to London next week when I plan to see 4 shows (Operation Mincemeat, The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals, Avenue Q and The Producers if you're curious!)

I do not plan to use the camera in the theatre at all, just bring it with me on my travels around London. However I'm concerned that theatres might have policies about cameras and either not allow me in or confiscate it.

Does anyone have any experience of having a camera in the bag they take with them to the theatre?

Which is the best show in London? I want to see the best of the best, an experience where your glued and amazed by the show and production. Something that would make you go watch it again a week later. I'll be visiting the west end for one week this summer with my husband from Canada. I saw Wicked twice as a teenager and loved it but did'nt like the movie. I watched Hamilton on Netflix and really enjoyed the uniqueness of it. I wish I went to see warhorse in the past I heard it was good. Im definitely interested in the classics like phantom of the opera or les miserables or fun ones like Harry potter, Im open to them all just want to see the most amazing ones. 😄 (I really wanted to see Evita but the show is over) - Thanks

Hello,

Is anyone going to beetlejuice first preview tonight would love to hear how they’ve done it for west end !

Hi everyone,

I'm 36 years old an relatively new to theatre, I'm going to London by myself in September (1nd-6th), and I want to fill up my schedule with shows (2 shows a day is what I'm aiming for). I've already got tickets to Hamilton and Hadestown (been wanting to see Hamilton in ages, and loved the Hadestown cast album), and I also consider going to Book of Mormon. I'm looking for more shows to catch, not really intereseted in Wicked, Lion King, Mamma Mia.

Shows I liked: Phantom, Hamilton (the Disney+ version), Dear Evan Hansen

Shows I disliked: School of Rock, Tootsie (my dad's unfortunate pick), Shrek the Musical

I'd like to see different types of shows (as much as possible). Wouldn't mind off-west end shows and would love to go to a couple of plays as well

Was wondering what would you recommend for someone without much experience in theatre?

Hi everyone, I’m attending my first West end show later this year and looking to get tickets for Electra/ Persona at the National Theatre.

Booking opens at 12:30 so could anyone tell me what time is best to log on to the website to get tickets? Was thinking 30 minutes before but wasn’t sure if that was enough

Just seen the prices for High School Musical… not sure why I was expecting it to be quite a bit cheaper :(

NOW GONE
have 1 free front row ticket (AA26) for thespians the musical at colchester mercury theatre on saturday 23rd matinee at 2:30!
a sold out show! xx original price £17.50 but don’t want it going to waste x

Hello again everyone! Trying to see if this would be doable:

If I see the Oh Mary Thurs show at 17:30, would I make my Eurostar train at 20:01 from St Pancras? I'm already storing my luggage near the train station, but is checking in/all that going to take awhile?

Hello not sure if this is the right place to ask but I wanted to find this girl (IM SO SORRY IF ITS THE WRONG PRONOUNS) that I was talking to in the queue for merch for Hadestown on 19th May!! She was wearing a Wicked jacket and she complimented my hair!! Please I would love to be friends, does anyone know her (or is her) or know how can I try to find this person without being weird 😭😭. I sincerely apologise if this is the wrong platform but she reminded me a lot of my bestie and I think she was super cool!

A lot of the autumn programmes are out now, so if you've been waiting to lock in plans, it's a good moment to look ahead.

I built a web app that aggregates London cultural events, and the autumn listings are filling up: https://offline.madehappily.com/?start-date=2026-09-01&end-date=2026-11-30&category=musical&category=play

It covers plays and musicals across West End and off-West End for September–November. Happy to hear any thoughts if you give it a try.

I accidentally double booked myself for Tuesday May 26th and have put my ticket for the guy who didn't like musicals up for resale through nimax meaning that if anyone is looking for a ticket my seat will be available to buy on the day at the box office for grand circle box d2.

To be clear, one ticket will be available for the performance on Tuesday May 26th at 7:30pm in seat grand circle box d2 and it will be available for £56.50 on the day at the Apollo theatre box office.

I hope this helps anyone looking to see this musical within the short period that it's on the west end!

I'm flying to London in August 18th-23rd and tickets are very expensive so I want to choose 2 shows that are MUST see live, that create a far better experience than any pro shot or slime tutorial could give.

I was thinking of Phantom of the opera and maybe wicked, but I'm not sure if wicked is worth it live as I know it too well from the movie and the slime tutorials. Any recommendations?

I'm going with a friend, and I'm pretty new to the musicals scene so I don't know a lot yet, but I'm planning to catch up until august! I've loved wicked, phantom of the opera, heathers and mamma mia.

Okay so my schedule has changed and opened up. I'm now able to see a show this Thursday evening, and Saturday matinee.

I'm not sure what to prioritise! I'd ideally like to see something I've not seen before, but I'd be open to it if there's particular performers worth seeing. I'm open to plays, I'm just fairly new to them.

Shows I've seen and loved:

• Cabaret
• Hamilton
• Hadestown
• Les Miserables
• Wicked
• Lion King
• The Book of Mormon

I've seen Hercules and Phantom of the Opera and didn't love either of them. I'm already going to see Operation Mincemeat and Oliver later in the year.

Shows I am considering:

• My Neighbour Totoro
• War Horse
• Avenue Q - Literally know zero about this, so not sure if I'd enjoy?
• Into The Woods - I really did not like the Disney movie of this, which is my only exposure. Is this better?
• Kinky Boots
• Six
• Cabaret - already seen, but specifically to see Matt Willis?
• Romeo & Juliet
• Oh, Mary!