Tis the season to be jolly – and to head to the theatre! It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a West End show, whether it’s a raucous pantomime, a magical dance production, a children’s theatre trip, or some of the most hilarious comedy musicals London has to offer. It’s storytelling that brings us all together, and there’s nothing more pleasurable on a cold winter’s night than catching one of the best London Christmas shows.
Happily, you’ll find plenty of goodies in this Christmas theatre London season. We’ve got all the latest openings in our round-up of the best London shows, and productions for young audiences in our best family shows article, plus reviews from our expert theatre critics. But if you’re just looking for festive fare, this is your handy seasonal guide to unmissable London Christmas theatre shows.
Read on for some of the jolliest Christmas crackers in the West End and beyond, including Christmas pantomime London spectaculars and heart-warming tales. It’s never too early to start planning a yuletide theatre outing that will bring cheer to the whole family, so get booking now and celebrate Christmas in style.
