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Text: Another Day, Another Destiny. Les Miserables. 38th Revolutionary Year, Sondheim Theatre. Image: A line drawing of Cosette against a revolutionary background.
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Text: Tom Hollander Patriots, a new play by Peter Morgan, directed by Rupert Goold. Noel Coward Theatre, a Delfont Mackintosh Theatre. Image: three men, one big looking out into the distance the other 2 small, one wearing a suit and one wearing a jacket. It is a pencil like drawing and they are in red, the text is in white.
Have Youdunnit? Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap St. Martin's Theatre
Text: Lily Allen, Steve Pemberton, The Pillowman, By Martin McDonagh, Directed by Matthew Dunster, Duke of York's Theatre, 10 June - 2 September 2023. Image: A chilling cartoon smile with a tear coming out of it's eye.
Text: Aspects of Love, now playing, Lyric Theatre. Image: Characters from the show appearing within the word LOVE.
5 stars 'London's guiltiest pleasure' Mail on Sunday. Agatha Christie Witness for the Prosecution. An overhead shot of London County Hall with the court in order, the accused faces the bench. The gallery is full of audience members.
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Text: Al Murray as King Charles II. Carrie Hope Fletcher. Mel Giedroyc. Aidan McArdle. Neil Morrissey. Joe Thomas.. Tanvi Virmani. The Crown Jewels written by Simon Nye. Directed by Sean Foley. Image: Al Murray dressed as King Charles II with Mel Giedroyc in regency dress.

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Phantom of the Opera

After more than 30 years the West End still loves the Music of the Night.

From £27

Musical

Les Miserables

The fully staged production of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre!

From £24

Musical

Hamilton

Hamilton, an American musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

From £24

Play

Patriots

The political drama Patriots comes to the Noel Coward Theatre, exploring Berezovsky's life

From £20
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The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is a West End staple. Do you know whodunnit?

From £30

Play

The Pillowman

Opens 12 June 2023

The Pillowman starring Lily Allen and Steve Pemberton heads to the Duke of York's Theatre

From £24
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Aspects of Love

Michael Ball stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber's tangled love story Aspects of Love!

From £24
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Witness for the Prosecution

Agatha Christie's bone-chilling drama is presented in a perfect courtroom setting.

From £15

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Hamnet

Opens 30 September 2023

Bear witness to the greatest untold tragedy of William Shakespeare, the death of his son.

From £30

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The Crown Jewels

Opens 07 July 2023

Forget the Tower of London, The Crown Jewels in the Garrick Theatre is the one to see!

From £24

Play

Brokeback Mountain

Discover an unforgettable story of love, passion and sacrifice in Brokeback Mountain.

From £36

Musical

Glory Ride

Witness the legacy of Gino Bartali come to life in this epic show of resistance and rescue.

From £25

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Macbeth

An insatiable lust for power brings a nation to its knees in Macbeth at The Globe Theatre.

From £12

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The Shape of Things

Love takes on a whole new shape in this intense, provocative and gripping production!

From £26

Musical

Rebecca

Opens 04 September 2023

Daphne du Maurier's eerie classic Rebecca comes to life on the Charing Cross stage!

From £19

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The Mongol Khan

Opens 17 November 2023

Discover the captivating culture of Mongolia with the immersive experience The Mongol Khan

From £21

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A Sherlock Carol

Two classics, one marvellous mystery. A Sherlock Carol returns to the Marylebone Theatre!

From £17

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Shooting Hedda Gabler

Opens 29 September 2023

Reality and fiction clash in this heartfelt adaptation of Henrik Ibsen‘s masterpiece.

From £18
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Death Note – The Musical

Opens 21 August 2023

Unleash the power of the supernatural pen in Death Note, a thrilling battle of justice!

Price TBC
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The Verge of Forever

Opens 08 August 2023

Classical music meets the captivating charm of pop and jazz in The Verge of Forever!

From £27

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The Interview

Opens 27 October 2023

The Interview explores one of history's most controversial interviews - Princess Diana's.

From £18

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Disruption

Opens 07 July 2023

Andrew Stein’s gripping thriller delves into the dark side of our tech-obsessed society.

From £18

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August In England

August in England, a play inspired by the Windrush scandal, playing at the Bush Theatre.

Price TBC
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London drama tickets - Tickets for London's West End dramas

The word "drama" originated in Greece from a term meaning "action". The oldest recorded dramatic theory work is Aristotle's Poetics (335 BC). The Greek culture carried the tradition forward, and soon Rome adopted it. Thereon, drama quickly gained popularity in Europe, becoming known as "theatre" in England and France. European theatre's golden age in drama began during the Elizabethan era, which set the stage for drama throughout the world. Since then, London has become a prominent stage for dramatic productions in the past decades, and London drama tickets sell out in a flash.

Many acknowledge the power of drama as an effective method to enhance a person's emotional intelligence irrespective of their age. Drama stimulates creativity and imagination, helping develop an in-depth understanding of human behaviour and teaches us to empathise with situations that may otherwise seem distant. For decades, it has encouraged the development of critical thinking and making conscious decisions.

Different Kinds of Drama

When you think of drama, you might recall your favourite films or TV shows. However, drama is literary and focuses on stage performances. In literature, it refers to the stage action and written dialogue actors perform in front of an audience. There are several types of drama, and you have probably experienced all of them in your life.

Comedy: It has a light-hearted tone, silly characters, serious subjects addressed using humour, brilliant wordplay, as well as a happy ending.
Farce: Like the former, farce is considered a broad comedy. Shows often involve improbable events, a slapstick storyline, and gaga, often inappropriate and exaggerated humour.
Opera: Another important and ancient form of drama that sells many London drama tickets; operas include sung dialogues instead of spoken. The production is based on a musical score and has elaborate costume design and sets. The subject matter of opera can be melodramatic, comic, or tragic.
Melodrama: It has a serious story to tell and can have a happy or sad ending. Melodrama involves many actors playing heroes, villains, mentors and more.
Musical drama: While musical drama can be mistaken for opera, this type of drama features a quality storyline laced with songs. You will hear a distinctive and catchy musical score and enjoy plenty of singing and dancing. Perhaps the most noticeable element of musical drama is the feelings expressed by multiple characters singing together.
Tragedy: Tragedy is common in drama, and London drama tickets often sell out for tragic plays. Unlike comedy, it has a sad ending and a hero with a flaw. Dark and serious themes like poverty and hatred, the downfall of a good character, etc. mark tragedy dramas.
Tragicomedy: Tragicomedies present unconventional stories that are both sad and happy, and show characters acting in classical comedic manners.