The London theatre scene is thriving at the moment. From deathly dark dramas to family friendly comedies, there seems to be a new show cropping up in every corner of the West End. But with so much on, and budgets to consider, what should you actually go and see? Not everyone is a fan of a glitzy musical, and we know how hard it is to cut through all that happy-clappy noise and see what else is going on.
So, to help, we've made a list of the very best plays happening in London this year. Below you'll find a show to suit every genre, whether that's retellings of classic plays like Oedipus and A View from the Bridge , or new offbeat stories like Bluets and The Constituent . The West End has also recently seen a trend of nostalgic shows that bring a previously loved film or TV show back to our lives, like Fawlty Towers , My Neighbour Totoro , or Dr Strangelove .
Plus, there's the long-running plays that have dominated London theatre scene for years, such as The Mousetrap , Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and Stranger Things: First Shadow . Or, there's shows featuring a high-profile celebrity like Jodie Whittaker and Eddie Izzard. Whatever your taste, you're sure to find a show that tickles your fancy.
If you're worried about cost, don't, because we've already done the work for you. For each play we have scoured the various ticketing sites ( ATG , London Theatre Direct , TodayTix , etc) and selected the one with the lowest starting price, so you can make sure you're not spending.
