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To ask what theatre productions you’re attending or wish to attend?

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AllaMova · 07/03/2026 12:45

I have Phantom of the Opera and Pride: The Musical booked, which are within the next few weeks.

I’ll also buy tickets for Operation Mincemeat and Owain and Henry soon, which are later on in the year.

What about you?

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MimiGC · 07/03/2026 14:22

Wipeywipey · 07/03/2026 14:18

I really wanted to see Prima Facie as the book was amazing and I love Jodie Comer. Tickets on the only day we could go were £95 each though and all booked out way in advance. We've been to the West End cheaper!

I saw this as one of the National Theatre Live type events. If they ever do this again, move heaven and earth to see it. It’s fantastic. But also very hard hitting and moving. I wasn’t the only woman in the audience openly weeping at the end.

Wipeywipey · 07/03/2026 14:18

I really wanted to see Prima Facie as the book was amazing and I love Jodie Comer. Tickets on the only day we could go were £95 each though and all booked out way in advance. We've been to the West End cheaper!

BeKhakiReader · 07/03/2026 14:09

This year I’ve got Operation Mincemeat, the kinks musical, Sunny Afternoon, Mousetrap, Barnum, a Sherlock Holmes play, Annie and The Dinosaur Who Pooped.

MillicentMargaretAmanda · 07/03/2026 14:02

Legally Blonde, Allegra, High Society, I'm Sorry Prime Minister, Single White Female and Jersey Boys all already booked. I need to get Jack and Sarah at the Mill at Sonning booked, and I want to see Operation Mincemeat and Avenue Q as definites among others.

follygirl · 07/03/2026 13:59

We saw ‘Into the Woods’ last weekend which was brilliant. I think we’re seeing ‘Inter Alia’ next. We live just outside London and are newly empty nesters so enjoying the freedom of seeing shows.

SwayzeM · 07/03/2026 13:55

Going to see Miss Saigon next month. Would love to see Lion King but it's so expensive to go to London.

Liondoesntsleepatnight · 07/03/2026 13:51

The Devil wears Prada again is on my radar, Hamilton, Les Mis, hades Town again and maybe back to the future before it ends. Theatre is my thing.

highly recommend Single White Female - it’s on tour

ClawsandEffect · 07/03/2026 13:49

I want to take DC to see My Neighbour Totoro but I'm annoyed that it's only in residency, with no plans to go on tour. I don't want to travel to London (a big distance for us) just to see it.

Hagnarok · 07/03/2026 13:45

Recently watched to Kill a Mockingbird which was really well done, upcoming we’ve got Silence of the Lambs, Mean Girls and Paranormal Activity. I love a good scare so hoping for a good atmosphere for the last one.

Evergreen21 · 07/03/2026 13:45

Dd1 and I are going to see Matilda on Mother's day. I didn't realise I had booked it for Mother's day, it was more of a treat for her birthday at the end of the month but I love the book so no complaints here. We've been to see Frozen and Wicked together and she went to see Mary Poppins with her dad. I would like to see Death on the Nile.

Lorrymum · 07/03/2026 13:44

Booked tickets for Jesus Christ Superstar with Sam Ryder in July. Also seeing my favourite writer, David Sedaris reading at Royal Festival Hall the following day.

domenica1 · 07/03/2026 13:39

ohyesido · 07/03/2026 13:32

I always wanted to see 2.22 but never got around to it

It was pretty average tbh but then that kind of material is not really my cup of tea

BoredZelda · 07/03/2026 13:37

ilovesooty · 07/03/2026 13:24

Went to see The Murder Trial last night.

We did one of these a year ago. Bloke collapsed before it started and they had the paramedics in. We thought it was part of the show until they cleared us out! The show was brilliant though.

DataColour · 07/03/2026 13:35

@Miranda65 saw Road by Jim Cartwright last night at the Royal Exchange in Manchester, very good! I'll check out Two, thanks for the recommendation.

Miranda65 · 07/03/2026 13:33

Arcadia is my next one. Then The High Life in Glasgow in May, Grace Pervades in London in June (plus others in the summer, tbc).
I've even cracked and booked Paddington for November.

I've also been very impressed with the RSC's programme this year, so I have The Tempest, The Cherry Orchard, As You Like It and Middlemarch (in 2 parts!) all booked.

The touring version of Operation Mincemeat is fantastic - recently sold out The Lowry.

Finally, if anyone is in the North West, I can highly recommend Two by Jim Cartwright which had its first preview at Shakespeare North last night.

ohyesido · 07/03/2026 13:32

I always wanted to see 2.22 but never got around to it

ProfessorRedshoeblueshoe · 07/03/2026 13:31

I'm going to see Tom Chambers in Morse - House of Ghosts. It is touring. I'm seeing it at The Lowry in Salford.

pinkmustard · 07/03/2026 13:31

Saw Operation Mincemeat recently and it’s fantastic!

SP2024 · 07/03/2026 13:30

Ballet shoes was the last thing I saw. And before that Mrs Doubtfire. I’d like to see 1536 and woman in mind. Also would like to go the lion king with the kids

StupidCanadianWolfBird · 07/03/2026 13:27

My husband got me tickets to see Beetlejuice for Christmas. I’m so excited Ive been waiting for it to come to London for years 😁

Monolithique · 07/03/2026 13:26

Going to see Oliver! In London

Other than that- lots id like to see but will keep an eye out for more local theatres.

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AllaMova · 07/03/2026 13:25

Beebopwasthebest · 07/03/2026 13:17

I really want to see Moulin Rouge and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Such a faff getting to and staying in London though

I hear you. I’m seeing Phantom in the West End, but it’ll only be the third time I’ve seen a West End show.

I usually wait for the touring productions, so I can see them locally. I’m sorry to say I’ve missed Hamilton and Red Shoes, so will have to wait even longer!

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ilovesooty · 07/03/2026 13:24

Went to see The Murder Trial last night.

domenica1 · 07/03/2026 13:22

Also hoping to get Hamilton tickets for the summer session. Last saw the OG London cast so it’s been a while!
I have lots in the diary but first up I’m going to see Arcadia again before it closes and Dangerous Liaisons at the NT.

Sidebeforeself · 07/03/2026 13:21

Ive already seen Ballet Shoes this year.Going to see Operation Mincemeat in Sept. Usually go several times a year but there isn’t much on that I fancy at the moment.