Shaftesbury Avenue
Les Misérables
Sondheim Theatre
Victor Hugo’s sweeping story of courage, sacrifice and second chances remains one of the West End’s defining musicals, driven by a famously powerful score.
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Theatreland from Covent Garden
A West End night starts here
Covent Garden places you among some of London’s best-known theatres, with plenty of places for a pre-show meal and an easy walk to the curtain.
Your theatre-night base
Choose a show, then make an evening of it
The Piazza sits at the centre of a remarkably compact theatre district. Several major venues are in Covent Garden itself, while Shaftesbury Avenue, Leicester Square and the Strand are within comfortable walking distance.
Use this guide to compare shows and venues, then follow the ticket link to check current dates, performance times, seats and prices.
- 1Start with the venueCheck the theatre name and address before setting off.
- 2Allow time to walkCentral London crowds can slow a short journey.
- 3Confirm the detailsPerformance dates, casting and prices can change.
Our theatre selection
Ten shows for a Covent Garden night out
From theatres just beyond the Piazza to famous West End stages, these productions offer a mix of long-running favourites and newer musicals.
Wellington Street
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre
Inventive puppetry, bold design and songs by Elton John bring the Pride Lands to life. The Lyceum is only a short walk from Covent Garden Piazza.
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Seven Dials
Matilda The Musical
Cambridge Theatre
Roald Dahl’s quick-witted heroine takes on the fearsome Miss Trunchbull in a playful musical packed with clever lyrics, big ideas and rebellious energy.
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Aldwych
MAMMA MIA!
Novello Theatre
ABBA favourites power this sunny story of family, friendship and a wedding on a Greek island. The Novello sits moments from the eastern edge of Covent Garden.
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Haymarket
The Phantom of the Opera
His Majesty’s Theatre
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s romantic Gothic spectacle combines soaring music, lavish staging and one of musical theatre’s most recognisable stories.
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Victoria
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre
The untold story of Oz reimagines the friendship between Elphaba and Glinda with spectacular staging, sharp humour and an unforgettable score.
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Piccadilly
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Piccadilly Theatre
A spectacular jukebox musical filled with pop favourites, extravagant choreography and a love story set inside the famous Parisian nightclub.
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Tottenham Court Road
The Devil Wears Prada
Dominion Theatre
Fashion, ambition and reinvention take centre stage in a glossy musical adaptation with an original score by Elton John.
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Barbican
Death Note — The Musical
Barbican Theatre
The cult manga becomes a tense musical battle of wits as a student discovers a notebook with the power to decide who lives and dies.
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Leicester Square
The Book of Mormon
Prince of Wales Theatre
An irreverent, award-winning musical comedy from the creators of South Park, performed in the heart of the West End.
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More London shows to explore
More drama, comedy and musicals currently booking across London.
Oliver!
Gielgud Theatre
View show →Titanique
Criterion Theatre
View show →Avenue Q
Shaftesbury Theatre
View show →Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Phoenix Theatre
View show →Beetlejuice: The Musical
Prince Edward Theatre
View show →The Hunger Games on Stage
Troubadour Canary Wharf Theatre
View show →Witness for the Prosecution
London County Hall
View show →The Mousetrap
St Martin’s Theatre
View show →Before the curtain rises
Plan a smoother theatre night
Book an early table or choose a quick pre-theatre menu. Aim to finish with enough time to walk to the venue and find your seats.
Evening trains and Tube services vary. Check your route before the show, especially for Sunday performances.
Confirm the date, start time, seat information, age guidance and cancellation rules on the ticket provider’s page.