London’s Ultimate Music Calendar

Prepare to rediscover your favourite musicals as you escape the hustle and bustle of city life and nestle in for an enchanted evening like no other at Musicals by Candlelight.

Book and Lyrics by Eric Rosen
Music and Lyrics by Rodney Bush
Directed by Seimi Campbell

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl.

A rather wonderful adventure is about to begin. The world premiere of PADDINGTON The Musical lands in London’s West End this autumn.

It’s Paddington as you’ve never seen him before.

‘Wow is too small a word!’ (Broadway World).

The ‘jaw-dropping’ (Metro) multi-award-winning My Neighbour Totoro has found its new home in the West End and is now booking until August 2026.

Experience the thrill of the West End’s most haunting love story, as Phantom of the Opera enters its 40th year, marking four extraordinary decades at His Majesty’s Theatre.

Join the fun at MAMMA MIA!, the world's sunniest, most exhilarating smash-hit musical! Since premiering in London's West End over 22 years ago, 'the ultimate feel-good show' (Classic FM) has thrilled over 65 million people around the world.

You think you know Martin Guerre? Think again.

The extraordinary true story of forbidden love, deceit and passion on trial… in an all-new version.

One of the most successful musicals of all time, Cabaret features the songs Willkommen, Don’t Tell Mama, Mein Herr, Maybe This Time, Money and the title number. It has music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, book by Joe Masteroff, based on the play by John Van Druten.

HEY, LONDON. IT’S SHOW TIME! OPENING DOORS AT THE PRINCE EDWARD THEATRE - MAY 2026

Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed fully-staged new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s Les Misérables is “a thrilling inspiration.” (The Guardian).

Burlesque is BIG! Burlesque is BEAUTIFUL! Burlesque is BACK!

The West End and Broadway smash-hit musical, Million Dollar Quartet returns to London for 12-weeks only.

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Cameron Mackintosh’s new production of Lionel Bart’s iconic musical, Oliver!, which he has fully reconceived with director and choreographer Matthew Bourne, will open in London at the end of the year.

Gird your loins! The Devil Wears Prada, a new musical, struts into the Dominion in October 2024!

You Know The Music. Now Meet The Man.

Wicked, “One of the most successful musicals of all time” (BBC News) and the winner of more than 100 global awards, the must-see musical phenomenon is already the 10th longest-running West End show in British history.

Thirty years after it redefined musical theatre, Jonathan Larson's groundbreaking musical RENT bursts back onto the West End in a bold new production directed by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet, Paddington The Musical) and starring Gaten Matarazzo (Stranger Things) as Mark.

The Best Reviewed show in West End History is now the Olivier Winning "Best New Musical" 2024. Operation Mincemeat extends its stay at the Fortune Theatre for the NINTH time! Now booking to Feb 2026.

Disney’s award-winning musical The Lion King explodes with glorious colours, stunning effects and enchanting music. It follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pridelands.

New York Times calls it ‘the best musical of this century.’ Washington Post says ‘it is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.’ And Entertainment Weekly raves ‘grade A: the funniest musical of all time.’

The award-winning Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre production of Jesus Christ Superstar is extending to Theatre Royal Drury Lane due to record-breaking demand for the summer season at The London Palladium.

Enter a world of splendour, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment, Moulin Rouge! The Musical blends revelry and romance onstage like never before.

Where ambition meets artistry in the shadows of the Tudor court.

Fusing Debbie Wiseman’s haunting orchestral score with the raw drama of Hilary Mantel’s masterwork and readings by BAFTA-nominated actor Anton Lesser.