Musicals playing in London in May 2025

The London theatre programme for May 2025 is rich and varied. The Lion King, Hamilton, Les Misérables... there's something for everyone! Choose and book the perfect show from the list of musicals on in London in May 2025.

The Lion King

An excellent musical to see as a family

Lyceum Theatre

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Hamilton

A show that went down in history

Victoria Palace Theatre

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Les Misérables

Adaptation of a romantic masterpiece

Sondheim Theatre

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Wicked

A phenomenal musical

Apollo Victoria Theatre

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Mamma Mia!

The feel good musical based on Abba's hits

Novello Theatre

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The Phantom of the Opera

The most romantic musical

His Majesty's Theatre

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Back to the Future

The show that changed history

Adelphi Theatre

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Matilda

A musical for big kids

Cambridge Theatre

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Tina: The Tina Turner Musical

Simply the best!

Aldwych Theatre

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Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Truth, beauty, freedom and love

Piccadilly Theatre

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Six

Divorced, beheaded, live

Vaudeville Theatre

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Magic Mike Live

Come on down ladies

Hippodrome Casino (Over 18s Only)

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ABBA Voyage

You are the dancing queen

Abba Arena

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Cabaret

Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome!

Kit Kat Club

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MJ The Musical

The show paying homage to Michael Jackson

Prince Edward Theatre

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Starlight Express

Get your skates on, the race is on!

Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre

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Hadestown

Anaïs Mitchell's musical

Lyric Theatre

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My Neighbour Totoro

Based on Miyazaki's film

Gillian Lynne Theatre

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The Devil Wears Prada

Elton John's new musical

Dominion Theatre

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Mean Girls

On Wednesdays we wear pink!

Savoy Theatre

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Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

The only improvised musical in London

Cambridge Theatre

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Bat Out Of Hell

The return of the most rock'n'roll musical

Peacock Theatre

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