Yahoo Movies London theatre: the best shows to book for half term
One of the best ways to entertain children (and parents!) during the upcoming autumn holiday is booking half term theatre tickets. London has a fantastic range of entertainment, from family-friendly musicals to plays, and beloved long-running productions to exciting new arrivals.
If you’re not sure which family theatre shows would suit you best, read on for the Telegraph’s handy guide, which includes insights from our expert critics on these plays and musicals for children. We’ve also got age recommendations for every production, plus you can find discounted tickets on Telegraph Tickets - whether you’re looking for Matilda tickets, Harry Potter tickets, Six tickets or anything else.
Plus we’ve got handy round-ups of the best London plays and musicals, and the top family shows. So, get planning now and book your tickets for the best half term theatre shows.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Palace Theatre ★★★★★
In a nutshell: “British theatre hasn’t known anything like it for decades and I haven’t seen anything directly comparable in all my reviewing days... It raises the benchmark for family entertainment.” Read the full review
Age recommendation: 10+
Booking until: March 3, 2024
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Matilda The Musical, Cambridge Theatre ★★★★★
In a nutshell: “Matthew Warchus’s thrilling, warm-hearted production, exuberantly designed by Rob Howell and with pin-sharp choreography by Peter Darling, constantly combines comedy with a sense of wonder.” Read the full review
Age recommendation: 6+
Booking until: Dec 15, 2024
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Six, Vaudeville Theatre ★★★★★
In a nutshell: “Six is a marvellous show, dripping with invention and intelligence, and one which brings not just happiness in the moment but hope for the future of the British musical.” Read the full review
Age recommendation: 10+
Booking until: Apr 28, 2024
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Back to the Future: The Musical, Adelphi Theatre ★★★★★
In a nutshell: “Thanks to video and illusionist wizardry, the steam-spouting DeLorean skids into view from nowhere and takes off over the stalls, achieving a kind of 3D Hollywood magic... A feelgood triumph.” Read the full review
Age recommendation: 6+
Booking until: Feb 11, 2024
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Frozen the Musical, Theatre Royal Drury Lane ★★★★★
In a nutshell: “It’s pure West End spectacle, exactly what you want for a production likely to be many kids’ first experience of theatre, and told with a blazing passion that is surprisingly affecting.” Read the full review
Age recommendation: 6+
Booking until: Jun 2, 2024
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The Lion King, Lyceum Theatre ★★★★
In a nutshell: “Watching the show alongside my rapt children, I was struck by how much it succeeds in speaking to the heart rather than the head... A deeply felt celebration of life.” Read the full review
Age recommendation: 6+
Booking until: Feb 11, 2024
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Mrs Doubtfire, Shaftesbury Theatre ★★★★
In a nutshell: “Never doubt I love Mrs Doubtfire, the feelgood but not fluffy-minded musical that has pitched up at the newly made-over Shaftesbury Theatre... A sure-fire hit, my dears.” Read the full review
Booking until: Jun 2, 2024
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