What are the west end shows?

Based on aggregated critic reviews, the top-rated are: 1. 1536 (90/100), 2. War Horse (90/100), 3. Cyrano de Bergerac (90/100), 4. Matilda The Musical (90/100), 5. Hamilton (90/100). Scores are based on reviews from major outlets including The Guardian, Telegraph, Time Out, and WhatsOnStage.

How many west end shows are currently in London?

There are currently 79 west end shows playing in London.

What is the highest-rated among the west end shows?

1536 is the highest-rated with a CriticScore of 90/100 based on 12 professional reviews.

Which of these shows are closing soon?

Shows closing soon: The Producers (closes September 19, 2026), Pride (closes September 12, 2026), Tao of Glass (closes September 12, 2026). See them before they're gone.

How are these shows ranked?

Shows are ranked by CriticScore, an aggregate rating based on professional reviews from 400+ outlets including The Guardian, Telegraph, Time Out, and WhatsOnStage. Top-tier outlets carry the most weight. Each show needs at least 5 reviews to qualify for ranking. Scores are updated weekly.

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West End Shows — London Theatre Ratings

Every currently running and recently closed West End show in London, ranked by aggregated CriticScore ratings. We collect reviews from the UK's top theatre critics — including The Guardian, The Telegraph, Time Out London, WhatsOnStage, and The Stage — and combine them into a single score. Whether you're a London local or planning a theatre trip, find out which West End shows are getting the best reviews right now.

150 shows | Last updated: September 2026

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West End Shows — London Theatre Ratings

1536

War Horse

Cyrano de Bergerac

Matilda The Musical

Hamilton

Paddington The Musical

Harry Potter And The Cursed Child: Both Parts

All My Sons

Operation Mincemeat

The Producers

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club

Brainiac Live

Avenue Q

Les Misérables

Inter Alia

Pride

My Neighbour Totoro

Oliver!

Tao of Glass

The Lion King

Evita

John Proctor Is the Villain

Romeo and Juliet

SIX the Musical

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry

The Phantom of the Opera

Abigail’s Party

To Kill a Mockingbird

Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain - The Best Bits

The Truth

How the Other Half Loves

White Rabbit Red Rabbit

Titanique

Oh, Mary!

Mamma Mia!

Paranormal Activity

Marie & Rosetta

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

Arcadia

Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Krapp’s Last Tape/Godot’s To-Do List

Hadestown

Jesus Christ Superstar

Back to the Future

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest

Are You Watching?

The Play That Goes Wrong

Summerfolk

The Mousetrap

The Spy Who Came In From The Cold

Shadowlands

Between The River and The Sea

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Kinky Boots The Musical

Electra / Persona

Wicked

Cowbois

Grace Pervades

I’m Sorry, Prime Minister

Beetlejuice

The Book of Mormon

Sinatra The Musical

Archduke

The Authenticator

Teeth 'n' Smiles

The Playboy of the Western World

Woman in Mind

Glengarry Glen Ross

Man and Boy

The Story

Allegra

Hercules

MJ The Musical

The Devil Wears Prada

The Misanthrope

High Noon

Juno and the Paycock

Dracula