Theatre Breaks for London Plays

London plays may not be as popular as musicals but personally we much prefer a good play.

There are theatre breaks covering all kinds of London plays ranging from the hilarious 39 Steps to the terrifying The Woman in Black.

There are long running classics such as Agatha Christie's Mousetrap which has been playing in London for over 50 years and is the world's longest running play. The Woman in Black is also one of the longest running plays having been playing in London for over 20 years.

Then there are revivals of some old classics such as An Inspector Calls and Waiting for Godot and some fantastic new plays like War Horse.

So whatever kind of play you prefer there is sure to be a London theatre break to suit your taste.

Plays A-Z

39 Steps

39 Steps at the Criterion Theatre

Hitchcock meets hilarious in this innovative and award-winning comedy at the Criterion Theatre! Based on the John Buchan novel, and memorably filmed by Alfred Hitchcock, this astonishing theatrical tour-de-force is played with just four actors who play a minimum of 139 roles. THE 39 STEPS await you, so book today!

Abigail's Party

Abigail's Party at the Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory is delighted to announce the revival of Mike Leigh's acclaimed play, Abigail's Party.

Absent Friends

Absent Friends at the Harold Pinter Theatre

Welcome to a tea party you'll never forget, as Alan Ayckbourn's classic comedy of manners and social embarrassment serves up a slice of deliciously black humour.

All New People

All New People at the Duke of York's

The dead of winter, Long Beach Island, New Jersey, Charlie (Zach Braff) has hit rock bottom.

Being Shakespeare

Being Shakespeare at the Trafalgar Studios

Simon Callow brings to life Shakespeare's unforgettable characters and the real man behind the legend in this triumphant play.

Hay Fever

Hay Fever at the Noel Coward Theatre

For the first time since its renaming and refurbishment, Hay Fever, one of Noel Coward's most well known plays will be performed at the Noel Coward Theatre.

Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain

Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain at the Garrick Theatre

Set in loathsome London, the BSC proudly present the world premiere of BARMY BRITAIN.

Jackie Mason - Fearless

Jackie Mason - Fearless at the Wyndham's Theatre

The US Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award-winning comic legend, Jackie Mason, is back in London with an all new show - Fearless This is Jackie's farewell to the UK and the last chance for audiences to see one of the greatest stand-up comics of all time.

Juno and the Paycock

Juno and the Paycock at the Lyttelton

One of the great plays of the twentieth century, Sean O'Casey's Juno and the Paycock offers a devastating portrait of wasted potential in a Dublin torn apart by the chaos of the Irish Civil War, 1922.

Long Day's Journey Into Night

Long Day's Journey Into Night at the Apollo Theatre

Following his critically acclaimed performance in Arthur Miller's All My Sons at the Apollo Theatre in 2010, David Suchet returns in Eugene O?Neill's masterpiece, Long Day's Journey into Night.

Master Class

Master Class at the Vaudeville Theatre

Don't miss Master Class, an extraordinary insight into the life and loves of Maria Callas, the iconic opera singer whose turbulent private life and fiery temperament were as astonishing as her formidable talents.

Mousetrap

Mousetrap at the St Martins Theatre

Agatha Christie's legendary whodunit, THE MOUSETRAP, is still thriving after over 50 years in the West End. The world's longest-running play, this murder mystery masterpiece goes from strength to strength as a new generation of theatregoers are tricked and teased at St. Martin's Theatre. Experience this cracking yarn today - an irresistible treat for amateur sleuths everywhere!

Noises Off

Noises Off at the Novello Theatre

Winner of both Olivier and Evening Standard Awards for Best Comedy, Noises Off celebrates its 30th anniversary on 23 February.

One Man, Two Guvnors

One Man, Two Guvnors at the Theatre Royal Haymarket

Following sell-out seasons at the National Theatre and Adelphi Theatre, smash-hit comedy One Man, Two Guvnors opens at Theatre Royal Haymarket on 2 March with a brand new leads Owain Arthur as Francis Henshall.

She Stoops to Conquer

She Stoops to Conquer at the Olivier Theatre

One of the great, generous-hearted and ingenious comedies of the English language, Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer offers a celebration of chaos, courtship and the dysfunctional family.

The Awkward Squad

The Awkward Squad at the Arts Theatre

BAFTA-winning Emmerdale writer Karin Young's The Awkward Squad is a state-of-the-nation comedy, taking a sideways look at the challenges faced by modern women of all ages.

The Comedy Of Errors

The Comedy Of Errors at the Olivier Theatre

Shakespeare's furiously paced comedy will be staged in a contemporary world and stars Lenny Henry.

The Complete World of Sports (Abridged)

The Complete World of Sports (Abridged) at the Arts Theatre

The entire history of athletic competition is revisited in a marathon of madness and mayhem that sees the world's great sporting events shrunk down to theatrical size.

The Duchess Of Malfi

The Duchess Of Malfi at the Old Vic Theatre

Eve Best returns to The Old Vic in March 2012, in John Webster's great Jacobean tragedy, The Duchess of Malfi.

The Fitzrovia Radio Hour

The Fitzrovia Radio Hour at the The Ambassadors Theatre

The Fitzrovia Radio Hour was a hit at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2010 and 2011, and enjoyed a West End season last January. It now returns for this limited season on Tuesday nights only.

The Houdini Experience

The Houdini Experience at the Peacock Theatre

Escape from reality and get ready to relive The Houdini Experience.

The Ladykillers

The Ladykillers at the Gielgud Theatre

The celebrated Ealing comedy, The Ladykillers, comes to life on stage this Autumn in a hilarious and thrilling new adaption by Graham Linehan (Father Ted) and directed by Sean Foley (The Play What I Wrote).

The Leisure Society

The Leisure Society at the Trafalgar Studio Two

The Leisure Society is a one-act morality play with absolutely no moral compass.

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe at the The threesixty Theatre

Open the door and enter a spectacular new world with Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy as they journey through the magical land of Narnia.

The Madness Of George III

The Madness Of George III at the Apollo Theatre

David Haig gives the performance of his life as King George III in the West End premiere of Alan Bennett's smash-hit comedy The Madness Of George III.

The Pajama Men - In The Middle of No One

The Pajama Men - In The Middle of No One at the Charing Cross Theatre

The award-winning Edinburgh Fringe double-act create fast paced character driven comedy made up of strange story lines and jokes.

The Pitmen Painters

The Pitmen Painters at the Duchess Theatre

Following celebrated seasons at the National Theatre and on Broadway, Lee Hall's The Pitmen Painters will at last enjoy a West End season this Autumn, following a summer National tour.

The Sunshine Boys

The Sunshine Boys at the Savoy Theatre

Kings of comedy, Willie Clark (Danny DeVito) and Al Lewis (Richard Griffiths) aka The Sunshine Boys haven't spoken to each other in years.

The Woman in Black

The Woman in Black at the Fortune Theatre

One of the most exciting, gripping and successful theatre events ever staged, The Woman In Black is now in its twentieth year in the West End. Unanimously critically acclaimed, Stephen Mallatratt's adaptation of Susan Hill's best-selling novel at the Fortune Theatre combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by film noir - book now!

Three Days In May

Three Days In May at the Trafalgar Studios

Ben Brown's gripping and fascinating portrayal takes us behind the doors of Number Ten during three of the most pivotal days in British history when, extraordinarily, giving in to Hitler was considered by some to be a viable option.

Travelling Light

Travelling Light at the Lyttelton

Following Vincent in Brixton and The Reporter, Nicholas Wright's new play is a funny and fascinating tribute to the Eastern European immigrants who became major players in Hollywood's golden age.

War Horse

War Horse at the New London Theatre

The National Theatre's sell out production transfers to the New London Theatre. Life sized puppets depict a gripping journey through history, as a young man embarks on an odyssey to find his beloved horse.