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Matinee Saturday
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Mary Poppins
The incredible Mary Poppins the musical returns to London starring Zizi Strallen and Louis Gaunt
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MAMMA MIA!
Here we go again! Don't miss this smash hit featuring your favourite ABBA songs!
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TINA: The Tina Turner Musical
Hit musical brings Tina Turner to life on the West End stage in the Tina Turner Musical
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The Lion King
Disney’s award-winning musical has been stunning West End audiences for 22 years.
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Wicked
Defy Gravity with Wicked, one of London's most beloved musicals.
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Phantom of the Opera
After more than 30 years the West End still loves the Music of the Night.
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The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, the award-winning Broadway Musical from the creators of South Park.
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Anything Goes
It's De-Lovely! Anything Goes returns to London's Barbican in summer 2022!
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Matilda The Musical
Roald Dahl's darkly comic musical continues to wow West End audiences.
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The Mousetrap
A West End staple for 70 years, The Mousetrap is the longest consistently running play in British theatre history.
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Frozen The Musical
Disney's Frozen the Musical is playing at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane
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Les Miserables
The fully staged production of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre!
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The Play That Goes Wrong
Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. Bonus: laughter galore.
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& Juliet
Juliet like you've never seen her before at the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre.
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The Seagull
Emilia Clarke stars in The Seagull
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Life of Pi
All new stage adaptation Life of Pi has set sail!
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Bat Out of Hell
Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s story of post apocalyptic rebellion and passionate love
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Dirty Dancing
Back in the West End for 14 weeks only... You’ll have the time of your life!
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The Woman In Black
Can you survive the tale of The Woman in Black?
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The Snowman
The Snowman is one of the West End’s most magical Christmas treats.
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea
The Tiger Who Came to Tea in the West End this Summer!
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Cruise
Cruise transfers to the Apollo Theatre for a limited run
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Walking With Ghosts
Gabriel Byrne tells his own story in his own words.
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Peppa Pig: Best Day Ever!
Have the Best Day Ever with Peppa Pig this Christmas!
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The Doctor
The Doctor transfers from the Almeida to the Duke of York's Theatre
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Monster
This thrilling new play comes to the Park Theatre for a limited premiere
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The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby roars into the 20's in style!
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Blippi The Musical
Blippi The Musical at the Apollo Theatre
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Oh Mother
RashDash returns with a new show
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Circus 1903
Experience the thrills and daredevil entertainment of a turn-of-the-century circus this Christmas.
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Saturday Matinee Performances
Need a Saturday pick? Take your time. After all, it's Saturday matinee, and London has quite the collection to offer.
Many top West End plays and musicals perform on Saturday afternoons as well as evenings. While most West End shows deliver two or three matinees a week, Saturday shows have their advantages. You can book tickets to your favourite musicals, classic dramas, and even children's shows if you plan a day out and catch the city's trending theatre performances. After a long tiring week, you need the best kind of weekend, so sit back and relax with quality entertainment at a matinee show in London's West End.
Theatre at Your Convenience
Saturday matinee performance times vary from show to show. However, most take place in the early afternoon, leaving your mornings and evenings free. This alternative makes matinees ideal for those who cannot attend evening performances.
Many people save special plans for their weekend and would never compromise with it. By visiting a matinee show, you can see a show and still have enough time to make other plans. You can end the day with a quintessential afternoon tea or eat lunch at a nearby restaurant. There are many things to add to your itinerary before or after a delightful theatre experience. So, enjoy the best of the city's theatre scene at a time convenient for you and book your Saturday matinee tickets today.