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To ask for help deciding on a London theatre show?

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Theda13 · 16/02/2026 23:21

I really can’t decide, the more I look into London shows, the more get added to my wishlist.

So far, I have seen: Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, Wicked, Nye, Calamity Jane, The Lion King, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Beautiful and Motown: The Musical. There must be others that I’ve forgotten about too.

My top contenders this time round are: The Phantom of the Opera, Hamilton and the Book of Mormon.

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YesSirICanNameChange · 17/02/2026 00:46

Theda13 · 17/02/2026 00:36

Operation Mincemeat will be touring the UK this year. I’ll see it closer to home, rather than in London.

This thread is proving to be very expensive (but very helpful too.)

Thanks for the suggestions.

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Good shout! I've seen three of the touring cast in London; they're outstanding! I have tickets to see the tour after seeing it twice in London; one of those shows I just keep going back to.

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Theda13 · 17/02/2026 00:36

YesSirICanNameChange · 16/02/2026 23:53

If you like the sound of Hamilton and Book of Mormon, Operation Mincemeat is a must see. It's outstanding.

Operation Mincemeat will be touring the UK this year. I’ll see it closer to home, rather than in London.

This thread is proving to be very expensive (but very helpful too.)

Thanks for the suggestions.

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Netcurtainnelly · 17/02/2026 00:23

Phantom.
I've got tickets for Mrs Doubtfire. Can't wait

Walker1178 · 17/02/2026 00:11

Starlight Express is well worth a watch. It’s got it all - endearing characters, catchy songs and a great stage show

ItsTimeToChang3 · 17/02/2026 00:08

Operation mincemeat!!!

MagicMarkers · 17/02/2026 00:06

Back to the Future: The Musical.
The Producers

Cyd4 · 17/02/2026 00:03

It depends what you’re into…I wouldn’t be interested in most of the shows mentioned (although I agree that Matilda and Mincemeat are brilliant!).

Tom Stoppards ‘Arcadia’ at The Old Vic is (imho) the finest production on at the moment. Usually at least one decent show on at The National too.

someon · 17/02/2026 00:01

Phantom of the opera is very good.
Titanique was fun and just so good too

Hadestown

Meredusoleil · 17/02/2026 00:01

Six
Matilda
Mamma Mia

Candymay · 17/02/2026 00:00

Many many years ago I saw a thread on mn. It was an aibu and said something like- you need to sell everything you have and get tickets for Hamilton. This was the first time I heard about this musical.
anyway, fortunately I took heed and have seen it many times since. I have also told many other people the same thing. Sell everything. See Hamilton.

I’ve seen phantom but on Broadway. Les Mis is incredible. Miss Saigon is coming back.
Book of Mormon was ok but nowhere near as good as the others mentioned. Matilda is lovely and mainly because I’m a huge Tim Minchin fan.
I go to the theatre a lot but my goodness Hamilton is everything!

KeepOffTheQuinoa · 16/02/2026 23:59

I loved Harold Fry.

Mincemeat is brilliant

I found Hamilton boring

CraftyNavySeal · 16/02/2026 23:59

Book of Mormon is good but it’s been on for 10+ years and doesn’t seem that edgy anymore!

The Producers is fab and Cabaret if it’s still on

MrsElijahMikaelson1 · 16/02/2026 23:58

Phantom
moulin rouge
les mis
hamilton

KimonoQueen · 16/02/2026 23:58

Mincemeat is fab. I recommend Into the Woods at the Bridge Theatre too

Mapletreelane · 16/02/2026 23:56

The new production of Oliver is incredible. Up there with Hamilton and Phantom for me (les Mis will always be my no 1)

HomelessAngua · 16/02/2026 23:55

Another vote for Operation Mincemeat.

BangFlash · 16/02/2026 23:54

Mousetrap. Classic in a lovely old theatre.

YesSirICanNameChange · 16/02/2026 23:53

If you like the sound of Hamilton and Book of Mormon, Operation Mincemeat is a must see. It's outstanding.

Ithinkofawittyusernamethenforgetit · 16/02/2026 23:52

Hadestown and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (though this has a very short run and finishes soon).

bellabelly · 16/02/2026 23:51

Hamilton was v good but I would also recommend Operation Mincemeat at the Fortune Theatre - really fantastic!

PartoftheBand · 16/02/2026 23:47

TheTwenties · 16/02/2026 23:25

Hamilton and Matilda are both absolutely fantastic

Completely agree with this

HostessTrolley · 16/02/2026 23:45

Les mis x

Piknik · 16/02/2026 23:43

Moulin Rouge if you want a spectacle. Set's are gorgeous

gototogo · 16/02/2026 23:36

Phantom is amazing, I read that miss Saigon is coming back, that’s my favourite of all.

Hottchoc · 16/02/2026 23:31

Les mis and moulin rouge