Limited-Run Tickets
Catch them while you can. Limited run shows bring standout theatre and short-season productions to London for a strictly limited time, so book your seats before the run ends.
PlayOh, Mary!
153 reviews
An uproariously dark comedy about Mary Todd LincolnFrom £25
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MusicalRENT
16 reviews
The groundbreaking musical is back in London for a limited run!From £30
MusicalPinocchio
Opens November 28, 2026
12 reviews
‘What’s love? Well that’s a big thing to explain.’From £7
PlayAmadeus
Opens April 17, 2027Starring Michael Sheen and Callum Scott Howells
From £25
MusicalLegally Blonde
Opens March 22, 2027Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed.
From £20
PlayRoom On The Broom Live
79 reviews
Iggety ziggety zaggety zoom! Room on the Broom flies back into the West End!From £13
DanceMatthew Bourne's Cinderella
Opens December 1, 2026
45 reviews
A 30th anniversary celebration of Matthew Bourne's CinderellaFrom £19
PantomimePotted Panto
Opens December 6, 2026Experience all your favourite pantomimes in one spectacular show!
From £31
MusicalShowstopper! The Improvised Musical
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical returns to London's West End for a limited time only!
From £23
MusicalMiss Saigon
Opens May 13, 2027The hit musical returns to London for a strictly-limited run in May 2027.
From £25
OperaCarmen
An all-star cast brings Damiano Michieletto’s white-hot production to life
From £135
OperaLa traviata
Opens February 3, 2027
11 reviews
The ENO season presents one of the greatest operatic love stories of all time, La traviataFrom £14
PlayMojo
Opens March 4, 2027A provocative black comedy from Jez Butterworth
From £28
DanceNutcracker - London Coliseum
Opens December 17, 2026
664 reviews
The Nutcracker is a magical Christmas tradition for all the family!From £31
DanceSwan Lake
203 reviews
A princess cursed. A prince deceived. A love immortal.From £44
PlayA Christmas Carol
Opens November 12, 2026
796 reviews
Don't be a Scrooge, celebrate the season with A Christmas Carol starring Giles TereraFrom £60
PlayThe Master Builder
A gripping revival of Ibsen's timeless drama about ambition, legacy and the price of success.
From £19
PlayThe Truth
Starring Stephen Mangan, Ardal O’Hanlon, Sarah Hadland & Janie Dee
From £37
OperaTosca
21 reviews
When passion and politics collide, love can prove a fatal weakness...From £14
MusicalInto The Woods
44 reviews
Why would you go into the woods?From £25
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MusicalMillion Dollar Quartet
See the Tony Award-winning musical at the Arts at Marble Arch Theatre
From £21
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DanceThe Little Match Girl — Ballo Arthur Pita
Opens December 3, 2026
2 reviews
Hans Christian Andersen challenged humanity in his classical tale of a pure soul and the cruel world.From £20
PlayJulius Caesar
Experience Shakespeare’s epic thriller Julius Caesar in the intimate, candlelit setting of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.
From £31
MusicalThe Simon & Garfunkel Story
Opens February 8, 2027
236 reviews
Celebrate the legacy of two rock and folk pioneers with The Simon & Garfunkel StoryFrom £36
DanceEnglish National Ballet: Romeo and Juliet
Opens January 14, 2027
15 reviews
This stunning ballet returns to the London Coliseum for its 50th anniversary From £31
DanceCirque Berserk
27 reviews
Real Circus - made for the Theatre!From £0
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DanceShen Yun
155 reviews
Experience the magical return of Shen Yun.From £68
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MusicalMagic Mike Live
846 reviews
Channing Tatum's Magic Mike Live at the Hippodrome has everything you could ever want!From £48
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DanceManon
61 reviews
A full-blooded ballet of love, decadence and passion.From £63
MusicalBlack Is The Color Of My Voice
Opens January 11, 2027Inspired by the life of Nina Simone, and featuring many of her most iconic songs performed live
From £36
DanceThe Ballet Icons Gala
Opens February 21, 2027
6 reviews
Starring internationally acclaimed ballet stars and exceptional emerging talentFrom £44
PlayStick Man
15 reviews
More fun than you can shake a stick at!From £19
MusicalCinderella
Opens November 14, 2026When the shoe fits... a fairytale begins.
From £13
MusicalThe Choir of Man
Opens December 10, 2026
1,243 reviews
The Choir of Man returns to London, join them for a drink at the best pub in the world!From £31
PantomimeDick Whittington and His Cat - Family
Opens November 22, 2026Come to Islington, where the streets are paved with gold…
From £17
MusicalWest End Musical Christmas
6 reviews
Shine bright this festive season with this merry West End concert.From £25
PlayThe Smartest Giant in Town
Opens December 9, 2026
60 reviews
Get ready for a giant-sized adventure as Julia Donaldson's classic takes to the stage!From £10
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OperaCosì fan tutte
Opens February 10, 2027Netia Jones reimagines Mozart’s comedy of manners through a sharp contemporary lens
From £51
DanceCirque du Soleil: Kurios
Opens January 13, 2027Cirque du Soleil returns to the Royal Albert Hall with Kurios: Cabinet of Curiosities!
From £56
MusicalDeath Note – The Musical
85 reviews
Write a name. Change the world.From £36
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MusicalSinatra The Musical
242 reviews
Start spreadin' the news, the king of swing is backGREAT VALUE GUARANTEED
From £25
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MusicalSix - Singalong
10 reviews
Singalong with the queens of Six in Six the singalong at the Vaudeville Theatre!From £42
MusicalWild About You
Opens January 18, 2027Wild About You: a new soul-stirring musical adventure
From £25
MusicalThe Notebook
Opens March 10, 2027Get ready to fall in love with The Notebook - A New Musical
From £25
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PlayWhite Rabbit Red Rabbit
7 reviews
No rehearsal, no director, and a different celebrity performer each night...From £0
MusicalOliver!
757 reviews
Experience the Olivier Award-winning family musical today!From £25
MusicalLa Voix Live! at the London Palladium
Opens March 22, 2027Strictly Come Dancing, RuPaul's Drag Race and TV star, La Voix is taking over for one night only!
From £48
ExperiencesThe Great Christmas Feast
1 review
Tuck in to The Great Christmas Feast this festive periodFrom £170
PantomimeDick Whittington and His Cat - Adult
Opens November 26, 2026
1 review
Join our hero Dick and his beloved pussycat…From £19
MusicalCome Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular
290 reviews
This is the greatest show!From £59
Experiences58th Street
5 reviews
Welcome to the jazz age!From £75
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PlayChristmas Carol Goes Wrong
Opens December 18, 2026
44 reviews
Mischief Theatre are back. God help us, every one!From £31
ConcertRepresentAsian: An Evening of Asian Talent
Celebrate diversity and inclusivity in this exceptional concert.
From £25
PlayPeppa Pig's Big Family Show!
Opens December 4, 2026
39 reviews
Peppa Pig is back with a brand new stage show!From £13
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MusicalOne Day The Musical
Opens November 17, 2026Jamie Muscato and Sharon Rose star in One Day The Musical
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From £37
MusicalDirty Dancing
Opens January 19, 2027Get ready for the time of your life...
From £31
PlayThe Hunger Games On Stage
18 reviews
A gripping live adaptation of The Hunger Games — survival, sacrifice, and rebellion.From £22
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MusicalLittle Dancer
You may not know her name. But you know her.
From £31
PlayMurder, She Didn't Write
4 reviews
Play detective with this improvised murder mysteryFrom £24
PlayParanormal Activity
96 reviews
Paranormal Activity brings the global horror phenomenon to the stageFrom £45
ExperiencesBill Bailey - Vaudevillean
Opens December 16, 2026The award-winning comedian is back in London for a West End residency
From £22
DanceCirque Alice
Opens December 12, 2026Go down, down the rabbit hole with Cirque Alice
From £38
PlayThe Cherry Orchard
21 reviews
Kristin Scott Thomas returns to the West End in The Cherry OrchardON SALE NOW
From £30
PlayJohn Proctor is the Villain
Opens February 2, 2027John Proctor is the Villain transfers to the West End!
From £31
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OperaTo Die for [A Comedy]
Opens November 29, 2026A new comic opera
From £56
DanceScrooge - Cirque Extravaganza
Opens December 23, 2026An enchanting mix of musical theatre with cirque wow factor
From £50
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ConcertToo Much Too Young
Opens April 18, 2027The only show endorsed by The Specials and The Selecter
From £28
DanceGIOVANNI - Unstoppable
Opens May 16, 2027The Strictly Come Dancing champion is back, and he's unstoppable!
From £46
MusicalSingin' In The Rain - Dartford
Opens March 16, 2027Singin' In The Rain is making a splash in Dartford
From £38
PlayIncident at Vichy
Opens January 15, 2027A rare revival of one of Arthur Miller’s most unflinching and urgent plays.
From £15
MusicalDirty Dancing - Dartford
Opens April 27, 2027Get ready to have the time of your life, Dartford!
From £34
MusicalJersey Boys - Dartford
Opens August 10, 2027They're making their way back to you, Dartford!
From £32
DanceBallet de Santiago Swan Lake
Opens September 21, 2027Witness the UK debut of Chile's acclaimed Ballet de Santiago
From £38
MusicalA Homo Alone 2: Yikes We Did It Again!
Opens November 13, 2026He’s back. He’s camper, and still not being supervised!
From £34
OperaKata Kabanova
Opens March 22, 2027Richard Jones’s intimate, stripped-back staging beautifully realises Janáček’s opera of yearning and destruction
From £51
PlaySherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas
Opens November 24, 2026Sherlock Holmes uncovers a chilling connection to The Twelve Days of Christmas in his latest investigation
From £18
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PlayTru
Following a sell-out success in New York, Jesse Tyler Ferguson stars in Tru in London
From £56
MusicalOperation Mincemeat - Dartford
Opens February 23, 2027The Olivier Award-winning West End musical brings its operation to Dartford
From £44
MusicalThe Dolly Show
Opens November 23, 2026A heartfelt celebration of the Queen of Country
From £50
MusicalStoker Wilde
Two legendary writers. Two iconic monsters. One secret rivalry.
From £0
PlayBallet Shoes
Opens August 25, 2027Three big dreams. One incredible adventure
From £19
Limited Run Shows in the West End
Limited-run plays and productions are a great way to discover something new in London's West End. While some musicals have enjoyed long runs, many plays come to London for a shorter season, giving audiences a limited window to experience acclaimed performances, new writing and star-studded productions. Explore our plays in London and musicals to find a show worth catching while it's here.
Award-Winning Actors and New Talent
The West End brings together award-winning actors, directors, designers and creatives from across the UK and around the world. Limited-run productions can be an opportunity to see celebrated performers in roles they may only play for a short time, alongside fresh new talent making their West End debut.
From classic adaptations and serious drama to comedies, family-friendly shows and spectacular musicals, there's something to suit every taste. With productions changing throughout the year, it's worth keeping an eye on what's coming to London's stages so you don't miss a show before its final performance.
Finding Tickets for Limited-Run Shows
Because limited-run productions are only in London for a set period, tickets can be in high demand, particularly for popular shows and performances featuring well-known performers. Booking ahead can give you more choice when it comes to dates and seats, while being flexible with your plans can help you find tickets at different price points.
Check the individual show listing for performance dates, availability and ticket options, and book ahead to make sure you don't miss a production before its run ends.
What Else Is on Offer?
Explore our diverse selection of theatre and entertainment tickets, from extraordinary ballet performances to thrilling plays. If you're interested in exploring the world of classical dance, don't miss securing your ballet tickets in London. For theatre enthusiasts looking for a bargain, discount theatre tickets offer access to outstanding plays and musicals at incredible prices. Additionally, discover an array of upcoming concerts in London to satisfy your musical cravings.