London’s Top 10: Best Reviewed shows at present

1. Operation Mincemeat

Description: A hilarious and deeply moving musical about the real-life WWII spy operation that used a dead body to fool the Nazis.
Theatre & Address: Fortune Theatre, Russell St, London WC2B 5HH
Finishes: Open-ended run (no advertised finish date)
Advance Booking: Currently booking until 01 Nov 2026
Ticket Price Range: £20 – £100+
Best Seat Section: Stalls (for immersion) or Dress Circle (for a bird’s-eye view of the action)
Running Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including an interval)


Nearest Tube: Covent Garden (5 min walk) or Holborn (8 min walk)
Nearest Bus Stop: Aldwych / Drury Lane
Bus Numbers: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 87, 91, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, X68

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2. The Constituent

Description: A tense new political thriller starring James Corden, exploring the pressures faced by an MP and a constituent who feels unheard.
Theatre & Address: Old Vic Theatre, The Cut, London SE1 8NB
Finishes: 10 May 2026
Advance Booking: Currently booking until 10 May 2026
Ticket Price Range: £15 – £100+
Best Seat Section: Stalls (for intensity) or the front row of the Dress Circle (for a full view of the stage)
Running Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (no interval)


Nearest Tube: Waterloo (5 min walk) or Southwark (5 min walk)
Nearest Bus Stop: The Old Vic
Bus Numbers: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 381, 507, 521, X68

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3. The Importance of Being Earnest

Description: Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy gets a vibrant, starry revival with Ncuti Gatwa and Sharon D. Clarke.
Theatre & Address: National Theatre (Lyttelton Theatre), Upper Ground, London SE1 9PX
Finishes: 25 Apr 2026
Advance Booking: Currently booking until 25 Apr 2026
Ticket Price Range: £20 – £89
Best Seat Section: Stalls (centre) or the Circle (for a classic view)
Running Time: Approximately 3 hours (including an interval)


Nearest Tube: Waterloo (7 min walk) or South Bank (10 min walk via footbridge)
Nearest Bus Stop: Royal National Theatre
Bus Numbers: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 211, 243, 341, 381, 507, 521, X68

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4. Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Description: A spectacular piece of theatre magic serving as a prequel to the Netflix series, with astonishing special effects.
Theatre & Address: Phoenix Theatre, 110 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0JP
Finishes: Open-ended run (no advertised finish date)
Advance Booking: Currently booking until 16 May 2026
Ticket Price Range: £20 – £150+
Best Seat Section: Stalls (to feel immersed in the effects) or the front of the Dress Circle
Running Time: Approximately 3 hours (including an interval)


Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road (3 min walk) or Leicester Square (5 min walk)
Nearest Bus Stop: Tottenham Court Road Station
Bus Numbers: 1, 8, 14, 19, 24, 25, 29, 38, 55, 73, 98, 134, 176, 390

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5. Why Am I So Single?

Description: A high-energy musical from the creators of Six about two best friends navigating modern dating.
Theatre & Address: Garrick Theatre, 2 Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 0HH
Finishes: Open-ended run (no advertised finish date)
Advance Booking: Currently booking until 01 Mar 2027
Ticket Price Range: £20 – £100+
Best Seat Section: Stalls or Dress Circle (the theatre is intimate, so most seats are good)
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes (including an interval)


Nearest Tube: Leicester Square (1 min walk) or Charing Cross (5 min walk)
Nearest Bus Stop: Leicester Square Station
Bus Numbers: 1, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 19, 22, 23, 24, 26, 29, 38, 87, 91, 139, 176

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London’s Top 10: Best Reviewed shows at present

6. Kyoto

Description: A riveting political thriller that dramatises the real-life 1997 Kyoto Protocol negotiations.
Theatre & Address: @sohoplace, 4 Dean St, London W1D 3DQ
Finishes: 10 May 2026
Advance Booking: Currently booking until 10 May 2026
Ticket Price Range: £20 – £100
Best Seat Section: This theatre has a unique round/amphitheatre design. Central seats in any section offer a great view.
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 35 minutes (including an interval)


Nearest Tube: Tottenham Court Road (4 min walk)
Nearest Bus Stop: Dean Street / Chinatown
Bus Numbers: 1, 8, 14, 19, 24, 25, 29, 38, 55, 73, 98, 134, 176, 390

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7. MJ The Musical

Description: A jukebox musical focusing on the making of Michael Jackson’s ‘Dangerous’ album with incredible choreography.
Theatre & Address: Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton St, London W1D 4HS
Finishes: 28 Feb 2026
Advance Booking: Currently booking until 28 Feb 2026 (extension possible)
Ticket Price Range: £20 – £150+
Best Seat Section: Stalls (for dancing) or the Royal Circle (for a great overall view)
Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including an interval)


Nearest Tube: Leicester Square (3 min walk) or Tottenham Court Road (5 min walk)
Nearest Bus Stop: Dean Street / Chinatown
Bus Numbers: 1, 8, 14, 19, 24, 25, 29, 38, 55, 73, 98, 134, 176, 390

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8. Ballet Shoes

Description: A delightful stage adaptation of the beloved children’s novel about the three Fossil sisters.
Theatre & Address: National Theatre (Olivier Theatre), Upper Ground, London SE1 9PX
Finishes: 22 Apr 2026
Advance Booking: Currently booking until 22 Apr 2026
Ticket Price Range: £20 – £89
Best Seat Section: Stalls or Circle (the Olivier has excellent views from most seats)
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes (including an interval)


Nearest Tube: Waterloo (7 min walk) or South Bank (10 min walk via footbridge)
Nearest Bus Stop: Royal National Theatre
Bus Numbers: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 211, 243, 341, 381, 507, 521, X68

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9. St. George and the Dragon

Description: A folk tale brought to life with music, puppetry, and inventive storytelling.
Theatre & Address: National Theatre (Dorfman Theatre), Upper Ground, London SE1 9PX
Finishes: 23 May 2026
Advance Booking: Currently booking until 23 May 2026
Ticket Price Range: £20 – £69
Best Seat Section: The Dorfman is a small, intimate space, so almost any seat provides a great view.
Running Time: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes (no interval)


Nearest Tube: Waterloo (7 min walk) or South Bank (10 min walk via footbridge)
Nearest Bus Stop: Royal National Theatre
Bus Numbers: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 211, 243, 341, 381, 507, 521, X68

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10. The Tigers of Malaya

Description: A powerful and immersive new play exploring colonial history and identity.
Theatre & Address: The Yard Theatre, Unit 2, 3, 5 Queen’s Yard, London E9 5EN
Finishes: 29 Mar 2026
Advance Booking: Currently booking until 29 Mar 2026
Ticket Price Range: £10 – £25 (Pay What You Can options available)
Best Seat Section: The Yard is a flexible, intimate space. Most seats offer a unique and close-up view.
Running Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (no interval)


Nearest Tube: Bethnal Green (15 min walk) or Hackney Wick (Overground, 15 min walk)
Nearest Bus Stop: Approach Tavern
Bus Numbers: 26, 30, 48, 55, 106, 236, 277, 388, D6, D8

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