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Matinee Saturday
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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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The Lion King
Disney’s award-winning musical has been stunning West End audiences for 22 years.
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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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Matilda The Musical
Roald Dahl's darkly comic musical continues to wow West End audiences.
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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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Wicked
Defy Gravity with Wicked, one of London's most beloved musicals.
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Life of Pi
All new stage adaptation Life of Pi has set sail!
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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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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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& Juliet
Juliet like you've never seen her before at the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre.
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Les Miserables
The fully staged production of Les Miserables at the Sondheim Theatre!
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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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The Play That Goes Wrong
Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong. Bonus: laughter galore.
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Anything Goes
It's De-Lovely! Anything Goes returns to London's Barbican in summer 2022!
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The Seagull
Emilia Clarke stars in The Seagull
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The Woman In Black
Can you survive the tale of The Woman in Black?
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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 Tiger Who Came to Tea
The Tiger Who Came to Tea in the West End this Summer!
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Blippi The Musical
Blippi The Musical at the Apollo Theatre
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Oi Frog & Friends!
Oi Frog & Friends live on the London stage this spring!
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The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby roars into the 20's in style!
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The Still Room
World Premiere of the dark, sexy funny new play The Still Room
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Walking With Ghosts
Gabriel Byrne tells his own story in his own words.
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Waitress
Waitress comes to Dartford’s Orchard Theatre for 8 performances only
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Peppa Pig: Best Day Ever!
Have the Best Day Ever with Peppa Pig this Christmas!
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Monster
This thrilling new play comes to the Park Theatre for a limited premiere
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The Doctor
The Doctor transfers from the Almeida to the Duke of York's Theatre
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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.