Welcome to Official London Theatre, the capital’s only official theatre website. We are run by the Society of London Theatre, the trade association for the London theatre industry.

At Official London Theatre you can:

• Read the latest news, features and interviews relating to Theatreland
• Find comprehensive show listings
• Book tickets for major West End shows
• Take advantage of special ticket offers
• View video footage of current shows
• Book show and hotel packages
• Find great deals at restaurants near your chosen theatre
• Find information about major promotions including Get Into London Theatre, Kids Week and Celebrate The Play
• Read full coverage of the annual Laurence Olivier Awards
• Download step-by-step photo maps to many major theatres
• Find out about assisted performances (signed, audio described and captioned)

How to browse our show listings

Use the London Shows A-Z to browse all listings or find the show you want. Alternatively use the drop down menu to browse by genre, age suitability or venue. Or use our search box in the top right-hand corner. You can also browse a list of shows that have performances on Sunday, and find out which shows are opening and closing in the next 10 days.

How to buy theatre tickets

You can buy theatre tickets from a variety of outlets:

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  From this website using the Buy Tickets menu - you will be taken to a secure online booking page where you can make your purchase
• From the tkts ticket booths in Leicester Square and Brent Cross: for discounted on-the-day tickets and up to seven days in advance. For more information about tkts in your language, visit the tkts website
• From the theatre box office, in person or via telephone
• From ticket agents, in person or via telephone

Theatre Tokens can be used as payment in over 240 London theatres and at the tkts booth.

Getting around Theatreland

This website provides a map of Theatreland featuring all major theatres, as well as travel and transport information. The ideal way to travel to London theatres is by public transport. The London Underground or London buses will deliver you within a five-minute walk of most West End theatres. For specific information call London Transport on 020 7222 1234 (24 Hours), check the Transport for London website or check the venue information tab included in the show listings on this site.

You may also like to look at our easy-to-follow photo maps, which detail how to get to your chosen theatre starting from a major landmark in London.