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Matinee Saturday
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Dirty Dancing
Back in the West End for 14 weeks only... You’ll have the time of your life!
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TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
Hit musical brings Tina Turner to life on the West End stage in the Tina Turner Musical
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Wicked
Defy Gravity with Wicked, one of London's most beloved musicals, witnessed by millions.
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MAMMA MIA!
Here we go again! Don't miss this smash hit featuring your favourite ABBA songs!
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Phantom of the Opera
After more than 30 years the West End still loves the Music of the Night.
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Frozen The Musical
Disney's Frozen the Musical is playing at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane
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Matilda The Musical
Roald Dahl's darkly comic musical continues to wow West End audiences.
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The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, the award-winning Broadway Musical from the creators of South Park.
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Les Miserables
The fully staged production of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre!
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The Lion King
Disney’s award-winning musical has been stunning West End audiences for 22 years.
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Pretty Woman
Aimie Atkinson stars in Pretty Woman at London's Savoy Theatre
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Anything that can go wrong will, it's all laughter Galore with The Play That Goes Wrong!
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The Mousetrap
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is a West End staple. Do you know whodunnit?
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Heathers The Musical
Heathers is back and people are dying for tickets!
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Bat Out of Hell
Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s story of post apocalyptic rebellion and passionate love
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Allegiance
Book Allegiance Tickets to see legend George Takei on stage in London
Dance
English National Ballet — Creature by Akram Khan
Akram Kahn brings this otherworldly tale of isolation and belonging to Sadler's Wells.
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Shen Yun
5,000 Years of Chinese Music and Dance in One Night
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42nd Street
Peggy Sawyer dreams big in this reimagined production of the iconic musical 42nd Street!
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Marjorie Prime
Marjorie Prime is a futuristic and chilling introspection into the human psyche.
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The Tiger Who Came to Tea in the West End this Summer!
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Retrograde
In the Golden Age of Hollywood, Sidney Poitier is offered his dreams...but at what cost?
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The Time Traveller's Wife The Musical
A couple is torn apart by time whilst being bound together by unconditional love.
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Peter Pan Goes Wrong returns to London's West End for a limited time only, book now.
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Richard III
Richard III follows Richard, Duke of Gloucester, on his deadly ascent to the throne.
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Wuthering Heights
The windy moors of Wuthering Heights come to the Rose Theatre with a timeless tale of love
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Jersey Boys Cliffs Pavilion Southend
Jersey Boys - the unforgettable story of a group of working class boys from the wrong side of the tracks.
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The Way Old Friends Do
A queer celebration of two dancing queens that are here to do it The Way Old Friends Do!
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Lord of the Flies
In this world devoid of rules, a group of children succumb to their animalistic instincts
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The Good Person of Szechwan
What is the cost of being good? This and more are explored in Bertolt Brecht's classic.
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Saturday Matinee Performances
Need a Saturday pick? Take your time. After all, it's Saturday matinee, and London has quite the collection to offer.
Many top West End plays and musicals perform on Saturday afternoons as well as evenings. While most West End shows deliver two or three matinees a week, Saturday shows have their advantages. You can book tickets to your favourite musicals, classic dramas, and even children's shows if you plan a day out and catch the city's trending theatre performances. After a long tiring week, you need the best kind of weekend, so sit back and relax with quality entertainment at a matinee show in London's West End.
Theatre at Your Convenience
Saturday matinee performance times vary from show to show. However, most take place in the early afternoon, leaving your mornings and evenings free. This alternative makes matinees ideal for those who cannot attend evening performances.
Many people save special plans for their weekend and would never compromise with it. By visiting a matinee show, you can see a show and still have enough time to make other plans. You can end the day with a quintessential afternoon tea or eat lunch at a nearby restaurant. There are many things to add to your itinerary before or after a delightful theatre experience. So, enjoy the best of the city's theatre scene at a time convenient for you and book your Saturday matinee tickets today.