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London Shows Archive

Madame Butterfly

Closed: 13 May 2006 - Sadler’s Wells

Madame Butterfly is a captivating story of innocence, love and betrayal which unfolds in the picturesque gardens of a Japanese Villa. The soaring melodies of Puccini's emotive score are interspersed… Read More

Madame Butterfly

Closed: 17 May 2008 - Richmond Theatre

The internationally acclaimed Russian State Opera of Siberia perform Puccini's tragic masterpiece, Madame Butterfly. It is the tale of a doomed love of an American naval lieutenant and his young… Read More

Madame De Sade

Closed: 23 May 2009 - Wyndham’s Theatre

In Madame De Sade, the life of the notorious Marquis De Sade is examined through the eyes of six women, three real - his wife, her sister and her mother… Read More

Madame Rubinstein

Closed: 27 May 2017 - Park Theatre

The woman who created beauty. Set against the glamorous skylines of 1950s Manhattan, world-leading cosmetics entrepreneur Helena Rubinstein is locked in a power struggle with rivals Elizabeth Arden and Revlon.… Read More

Maddie Moate’s Very Curious Christmas

Closed: 4 January 2025 - Apollo Theatre

Join beloved children’s TV presenter Maddie Moate as she makes her West End debut with this brand-new live show! Following the success of her hit book ‘A Very Curious Christmas’,… Read More

Made At Sadler’s Wells

Closed: 23 June 2013 - Sadler’s Wells

The first production in the Sadler’s Sampled season, Made At Sadler’s Wells features some of Sadler’s Wells’ most highly acclaimed works from three of the venue's Associate Artists. The first… Read More

Made in (India) Britain

Closed: 30 June 2023 - Soho Theatre

Roo is a deaf Punjabi boy from Birmingham, living in a world that wasn't made for him. Through pain and laughter, he narrates the impact of ableism and racism. Read More

Made In Dagenham

Closed: 11 April 2015 - Adelphi Theatre

Gemma Arterton stars in this new stage adaptation of the 2010 British film directed by Rupert Goold. Featuring a book by One Man, Two Guvnors playwright Richard Bean, Made In… Read More

Made In Dagenham: The Musical

Closed: 16 March 2024 - London Palladium

“If you want something done, ask a busy woman…” Inspired by a true story and based on the hit film, Made In Dagenham is a powerhouse musical comedy about friendship, love… Read More

Made In Germany

Closed: 23 November 2013 - Sadler’s Wells

Stuttgart Ballet returns to London with two programmes showcasing the diversity of its repertory and the versatility of its dancers. One of the world's leading ballet companies, Stuttgart Ballet has… Read More

Made Up

Closed: 21 April 2012 - Soho Theatre

Script-defying theatre makers Cartoon de Salvo and sonic shape shifters The Adventurists join forces to present Made Up, a new play every night. Straight off the top of their heads:… Read More

Mademoiselle Julie

Closed: 29 September 2012 - Barbican Theatre

Juliette Binoche stars in a brand new production of Strindberg's classic Mademoiselle Julie. The scandalous 1888 play, about the daughter of a Count who escapes the strict social impositions of… Read More

Madness In Valencia

Closed: 6 March 2010 - Trafalgar Studios 2

Following its sell out run at the White Bear, Madness In Valencia, a beguiling and hilarious pageant of love, madness and mistaken identity, comes to the Trafalgar Studios.In Lope De… Read More

Madras House, The

Closed: 14 October 2006 - Orange Tree Theatre

The play is about sex and power and deals with the changing and developing role of women at the beginning of the last century. The action moves from the Huxtable… Read More

Madwomen Of The West

Closed: 24 August 2024 - Riverside Studios

A new comedy by Sandra Tsing Loh. Direct from its smash hit runs in New York and Los Angeles, Madwomen of the West stars four close friends who happen to… Read More

Mae Naak

Closed: 17 September 2011 - Bloomsbury Theatre

Opera Siam present Somtow Sucharitkul's spooky Thai opera. Based on folk legend, Mae Naai is a macabre tale set in a Siamese village, featuring Thailand's scariest femma fatale.Learn more about… Read More

Maeve Higgins

Closed: 5 July 2009 - Soho Theatre

Maeve Higgins is delighted to be a professional stand up comedian. This is her first time at Soho theatre so she has thought carefully about her show. Through informal research,… Read More

Magic Bullet

Closed: 2 July 2009 - Hackney Empire Studio

Magic Bullet is an evening of magical frolics with the avant-garde yet ironic Christian Lee, who has got a lot to say and do, all in the name of pure… Read More

Magic Carpet, The

Closed: 14 January 2006 - Lyric Hammersmith

Two adventurous young thieves meet while trying to steal the magnificent treasure of the Sultan of Arabia. So begins an epic journey of adventure as they set off across the… Read More

Magic Flute (Impempe Yomlingo)

Closed: 19 January 2008 - Young Vic

South African company Portobello performs Mozart's Magic Flute like never before: without an orchestra but with thirty singers, marimbas, drums and township percussion.This production is performed in repertoire with A Christmas… Read More

Magic Flute, The

Closed: 18 December 2005 - Cochrane Theatre

In a land of fantasy, Tamino and Pamina fall in love at first sight. But their road to happiness is not an easy one running, as it does, past the… Read More

Magic Flute, The

Closed: 16 April 2004 - London Coliseum

Mozart's masterpiece is an inventive blend of myth, pantomime and ritual, as it tells the tale of Tamino, Papageno, Pamina and the magnificent Queen Of The Night.Learn more about London operas… Read More

Magic Flute, The

Closed: 17 December 2006 - Cochrane Theatre

Set in a timeless and mythical land, The Magic Flute has at its heart the meeting of Tamino and Pamina. It is love at first sight but it isn't going… Read More

Magic Flute, The

Closed: 17 October 2007 - London Coliseum

This revival of Nicholas Hytner's staging of Mozart's The Magic Flute combines colourful characterisation and fantastic knockabout humour.Learn more about London operas within the West End. Read More

Magic Flute, The

Closed: 15 September 2007 - Peacock Theatre

Young lovers Tamino and Pamina must face a series of trials to prove their love and achieve a happy future together, helped by spiritual leader Sarastro and legendary bird-catcher Papageno.… Read More

Magic Flute, The

Closed: 21 October 2005 - London Coliseum

Mozart's classic opera features Tamino, who is saved from a serpent by the Queen of the Night's helpers. Thus begins an adventure to save the Queen's daughter Pamina from Sarastro… Read More

Magic Flute, The (Impempe Yomlingo)

Closed: 12 April 2008 - Duke of York’s Theatre

The Magic FluteMozart's much loved opera - in which Prince Tamino goes on a quest to rescue Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night, from the Priest of the… Read More

Magic Goes Wrong

Closed: 27 February 2022 - Apollo Theatre

Magic Goes Wrong, the box office hit created by Mischief Theatre with Las Vegas legends Penn & Teller will return for a magical run at to the Apollo Theatre from… Read More

Magic Lamp, The

Closed: 31 December 2005 - Lyric Hammersmith Studio

In a wonderful Middle Eastern world, created in the Lyric Studio, the tale of Aladdin and his magic lamp is told using original music and shadow puppetry.Suitable for ages 3-6… Read More

Magic Of Max Malini, The

Closed: 20 March 2004

Paul Daniels returns with his one-man show about the life and magic of Max Malini, contemporary of Houdini and hustler magician extraordinare. Daniels interweaves anecdotes from Malini's extraordinary life with a… Read More

Magic Of The Dance

Closed: 7 August 2004 - Richmond Theatre

Following in the footsteps of RIverdance and Lord Of The Dance this new Irish dance spectacular skips into town. Boasting up to forty taps a second, the show stars Michael… Read More

Magic Sandals, The

Closed: 6 January 2007 - Half Moon Young People’s Theatre

The almighty emperor of Ancient Peru sends Hualachi to deliver a very important message. Nothing will stop the loyal messenger until a strange cry stops him in his tracks. Suddenly… Read More

Magic Spectacular V – Cinemagic

Closed: 11 June 2005 - Bloomsbury Theatre

Magicians, musicians and comedians bring the world of cinema to life on stage in this startling cabaret show. Read More

Magic War

Closed: 10 November 2007 - Soho Theatre

Show-woman Marisa Carnesky blends the traditional magic show with gory humour to explore the nature of disagreements, ethics, violence and war.  Read More

Magical Holiday With Ian Saville, A

Closed: 15 December 2007 - Lauderdale House

Magical rope, Rupert, the extraordinary teddy-rabbit escapologist and fully working magic spells for the holiday season.No advance booking. Doors open 30 minutes before performance. Suitable for children between the ages… Read More

Magical Mechanicals

Closed: 21 July 2013 - Unicorn Theatre

Magical Mechanicals is an interactive exhibition of comical, beautifully made automata. The aim of this witty combination of art and science is to inspire and build understanding of how machines… Read More

Magical Merlin

Closed: 30 October 2022 - Fortune Theatre

Promising a memorable half-term family day out, Magical Merlin is a spectacular mini-musical from the producers of the sell-out Jungle Rumble. With a spellbinding mix of magic, songs and dancing,… Read More

Magical Night

Closed: 31 December 2011 - Linbury Studio (Royal Opera House)

This wonderful new production for all the family, Magical Night is a fantasy sparked by magic and filled with colour. As two children fall asleep one magical night, a fairy… Read More

Magician’s Daughter, The

Closed: 4 February 2007 - Jackson’s Lane Theatre

Find out what happens when a wicked magician, a King and Queen and their children are combined. A couple of crazy washerwomen tell the tale the story which involves giants,… Read More

Magnificent Flying Machine, The

Closed: 24 March 2007 - Lyric Hammersmith Studio

Do you dream of having wings? Follow Professor Bix Horn as he tries to build a flying machine. A nagging harpy bird steals his most precious possession – how will he… Read More

Magnificent Flying Machine, The

Closed: 29 September 2007 - Stratford Circus

Have you ever dreamed of having wings? Follow the wacky adventures of Professer Bix Horn as he flies by the seat of his pants and tries to build a flying… Read More

Magnificent Music Hall Matinee

Closed: 19 January 2011 - New Wimbledon Theatre

A heart-warming seasonal production taking audiences on a nostalgic trip into a world of song, dance, laughter, variety and back to the glorious and golden days of traditional Music Hall.Looking… Read More

Magnificent Music Hall Matinee, The

Closed: 13 March 2006 - New Wimbledon Theatre

The much treasured British tradition of Music Hall is back by popular demand. This is another delightful and entertaining extravaganza with Mr Johnny Dennis, featuring Jan Hunt and a host… Read More

Magnificent Music Hall Matinee, The – New Wimbledone Jan 07

Closed: 23 January 2008 - New Wimbledon Theatre

A trip back to the wonderful world of music hall.Looking to see some musical theatre? Find out more about London musicals. Read More

Magnificient Music Hall Matinee

Closed: 13 January 2010 - New Wimbledon Theatre

This heart-warming special seasonal production will take you on a nostalgic trip into a world of song, dance, laughter, variety and back to the glorious and golden days of traditional… Read More

Mahabharata

Closed: 28 April 2007 - Sadler’s Wells

An international ensemble of 26 dancers, singers and musicians create the story of Mahabharata as seen through the eyes of Draupadi, a woman who defies her destiny to become wife… Read More

Mahler: Song & Dance Man

Closed: 27 November 2004 - Greenwich Theatre

In 1906 Gustav Mahler began work on his eighth symphony. In 1965, Mike Maran took to the stage as a schoolboy chorister to perform in the European premiere of the… Read More

Maid Of The Mountains, The

Closed: 17 December 2006 - Finborough Theatre

The tale of a local Governor who, as a final attempt to wrestle back power from the brigand leader Baldassaré, captures the 'Maid of the Mountains' Theresa who is utterly… Read More

Maids, The

Closed: 13 November 2005 - Etcetera Theatre

Genet's black comedy follows two sisters who fantasise about what they would like to do to their mistress. As these fantasies and role-plays become more extreme, they inevitably lead to the maids' downfall. Read More

Majnoun

Closed: 22 April 2006 - Lyric Hammersmith Studio

The Western image of modern day Iran is given a serious overhaul in this surreal show which blends images music, text and comedy to explore the country's relationship with modernism and… Read More

Major Barbara

Closed: 9 December 2006 - Orange Tree Theatre

Major Barbara is major Shaw, first presented in 1905 at the Royal Court Theatre, it explores the conflict between idealism and practicality “…you have made for yourself something that you… Read More

Major Barbara

Closed: 4 July 2008 - National Theatre Olivier

Bernard Shaw's state-of-the-nation play raises big questions with brutal panache.Major Barbara works tirelessly for the poor at a Salvation Army shelter until a large but morally dubious donation is welcomed… Read More

Major Tom

Closed: 16 May 2013 - artsdepot

Major Tom's first dog show was a disaster. Feeling an overpowering sense of guilt about her basset hound being criticised, Victoria Melody decided to put herself through the same process… Read More

Make Me A Song

Closed: 6 April 2008 - Charing Cross Theatre

A cast of West End regulars give a British premiere to the work of William Finn, whose musicals include the Tony-nominated The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.Make Me A… Read More

Make Way For Noddy

Closed: 7 August 2007 - Richmond Theatre

Join Noddy as he plans a tea party for all his friends.Make Way For Noddy is a family show with fun, laughter and lots of audience participation.Suitable for 2-6 years olds. Read More

Making Noise Quietly

Closed: 26 May 2012 - Donmar Warehouse

In Robert Holman's Making Noise Quietly, a conscientious objector and a roaming artist find tenderness as the carnage of World War II unfolds across the Channel and doodlebugs explode in… Read More

Makropulos Case, The

Closed: 9 June 2006 - London Coliseum

ENO reaffirms its strong historical association with the music of Janácek by mounting a poignant new presentation of The Makropulos Case, fittingly conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras, a world-leading specialist… Read More

Málaga En Flamenco

Closed: 27 February 2007 - Sadler’s Wells

A group of Malaga's finest artists join together in celebration of flamenco. Among them are singer Rocio Bazan, dancer Rocio Molina and the popular Panda De Verdiales. The show demonstrates… Read More

Malcolm Hardee Memorial Show

Closed: 5 February 2006 - Hackney Empire

Comedians including Johnny Vegas, Jo Brand, Jeremy Hardy and Simon Day join forces for this memorial show. Read More

Malvolio and His Masters

Closed: 10 June 2006 - Southwark Playhouse

Drawing from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, Malvolio and His Masters tells the story of a man ruled by his dreams and imagination. Malvolio is made to look ridiculous because he does… Read More

MÁM

Closed: 7 February 2020 - Sadler’s Wells

When Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Michael Keegan-Dolan covered the stage with a flurry of white feathers for his sublime re-imagining of Swan Lake / Loch na hEala, it earned him a flock… Read More

Mambo 3XXI

Closed: 20 March 2010 - Sadler’s Wells

World famous, but rarely seen outside of Cuba, Danza Contemporanea De Cuba’s breathtaking company of 21 dancers brings the heat and passion of Cuba to the stage with an eclectic… Read More

Mamela Nyamza: Hatched Ensemble

Closed: 12 October 2024 - Barbican Theatre

Urgent and subtly spectacular work from choreographer Mamela Nyamza featuring ten dancers, an opera singer and an African traditional multi-instrumentalist. Read More

Mamma Mia!

Closed: 1 September 2012 - Prince of Wales Theatre

The musical Mamma Mia! continues to pull in the crowds 10 years after it first opened in London in 1999. The back catalogue of ABBA, one of the most successful… Read More

Mamma Mia!

Closed: 29 May 2004 - Prince Edward Theatre

The back catalogue of Abba, one of the most successful bands of all time, accompanies Catherine Johnson's new story in which a young woman and her mother (played by Louise… Read More

Mammals

Closed: 25 February 2006

rust, family and the dark side of domestic life - Jane and Kev Hammersby don’t have secrets, they have two demanding kids instead. While Jane is stressed and struggles to… Read More

Mammals

Closed: 7 May 2005 - Bush Theatre

Mammals is a painfully funny story of family life which explores the stories and lies we chose to tell each other and our children.Hane and Kev Hammersby don't have secrets.… Read More

Man 1, Bank 0

Closed: 16 March 2013 - Soho Theatre

Amazing, hilarious and true. Patrick Combs deposited a fake $ 95,093.35 junk mail cheque into his bank account as a joke. It cleared. This outrageously funny David and Goliath tale… Read More

Man And Boy

Closed: 16 April 2005 - Duchess Theatre

Powerful financier Gregor Antonescu visits his estranged son, Basil, at his Greenwich Village apartment in an attempt to extricate himself from the most catastrophic disaster of his career. After newspaper… Read More

Man And Superman

Closed: 17 May 2015 - National Theatre Lyttelton

A romantic comedy, an epic fairytale, a fiery philosophical debate, Man And Superman asks fundamental questions about how we live. Ralph Fiennes stars as Jack Tanner, a celebrated radical thinker… Read More

Man For All Seasons, A

Closed: 29 October 2005

Robert Bolt’s award winning play follows two of the most charismatic figures from British history - King Henry VIII and his friend and right-hand man Sir Thomas More.Martin Shaw, best… Read More

Man For All Seasons, A

Closed: 8 April 2006 - Haymarket, Theatre Royal

Martin Shaw plays Thomas More in a tale of marriage-happy king Henry VIII and his right-hand man. When Henry's first wife, Catherine of Aragon, cannot give him the heir he… Read More

Man Of La Mancha

Closed: 8 June 2019 - London Coliseum

Kelsey Grammer is making his West End debut in a revival of Man Of La Mancha at the London Coliseum. The production is in collaboration with Michael Linnit and Michael Grade -… Read More

Man Of Mode, The

Closed: 19 April 2007 - National Theatre Olivier

Dorimant can charm any woman in London into his bed, but has his work cut out with the intelligent Harriet.George Etherege's Restoration Comedy is set in a London where the… Read More

Man Of The Heart

Closed: 7 March 2010 - Barbican: The Pit Theatre

Man Of The Heart is a multimedia solo performance on the life and times of Lalon Shah Phokir, the 19th century Bengali saint and song-maker regarded as the ‘King of… Read More

Man Who Had All The Luck, The

Closed: 5 April 2008 - Donmar Warehouse

Blessed with good fortune, David Beeves’s life can’t get much better. But as the lives of those around him begin to crumble, he starts to question his own destiny. Arthur… Read More

Man Who Planted Trees, The

Closed: 13 January 2007 - Polka Theatre

A French shepherd sets out, with his dog, to plant a forest and transform a bleak landscape. Hear the wind, feel the rain, smell the lavender in this multi-sensory show.… Read More

Man: Three Plays By Tennessee Williams

Closed: 21 February 2015 - Young Vic

Three riveting stories of misplaced identity and sexual repression by Tennessee Williams are brought to life on the Young Vic’s stage in Man. Revealing the tragic consequences of isolation, the… Read More

Mancub

Closed: 18 June 2005 - Soho Theatre

Both beautiful and bizarre, Mancub is the story of Paul, a boy facing all the challenges of growing up. On top of that, reality seems to be slipping all over… Read More

Mandate, The

Closed: 15 January 2005

The revolution turns the Guliachins’ world upside down. First they must track down members of the working class to pose as relatives. And there’s ‘Copenhagen Twilight’ to replace with a… Read More

Mandela

Closed: 4 February 2023 - Young Vic

Infused with the rhythms of South Africa, this soaring new musical tells the extraordinary story of a man who changed the course of modern history. Read More

Mandrake

Closed: 15 June 2013 - Brockley Jack Theatre

It's about marriage, lust, adultery, corruption and deceit - all aided by the Mandrake Infusion. Machiavelli's comedy is one of the landmarks of the Italian Renaissance - it marks the… Read More

Mandy Patinkin Live In Concert

Closed: 19 November 2023 - Lyric Theatre

To some fans, he’s the Tony Award-winning revolutionary from Evita who grew into a bonafide Broadway star in Sunday in the Park with George. To others, he’s the Emmy Award-winning… Read More

Manfred

Closed: 11 March 2007 - King’s Head Theatre

Byron's darkly erotic play about a man fleeing across the Alps in an attempt to escape the memories of an incestuous night. Read More

Manoeuvres

Closed: 23 September 2008 - Drill Hall

Manoeuvres is Rikki Beadle-Blair's new comedy about the one thing worth fighting for - love.Aaron is a soldier. Aaron is a hero. But Aaron is in love. With a man.… Read More

Manon

Closed: 4 June 2011 - Royal Opera House

Kenneth MacMillan’s 20th-century masterpiece Manon is a signature work of the Royal Ballet and of the world ballet repertory. Manon follows the all-consuming affair of a student, Des Grieux, for… Read More

Manon

Closed: 26 November 2011 - Royal Opera House

Kenneth MacMillan’s three-act ballet Manon is one of the great showpieces of the classical ballet repertory. The story of Manon is famous, following the trials of a young girl torn… Read More

Manon

Closed: 4 February 2014 - Royal Opera House

Manon and the young student Des Grieux fall passionately in love. But Manon longs for riches, excitement and luxury. When the nobleman De Brétigny offers to make her his mistress,… Read More

Manon

Closed: 10 July 2010 - Royal Opera House

Massenet’s operatic version of the famous tragic tale of Manon Lescaut returns to the Royal Opera repertory in a lavish new production. Two star singers, Anna Netrebko and Vittorio Grigolo,… Read More

Manon

Closed: 1 March 2005 - Royal Opera House

The young Manon is attracted by the love of the student Des Grieux but cannot resist the temptations of wealth, and leaves him to become a courtesan to Monsier G.M.… Read More

Manon

Closed: 26 November 2005 - Royal Opera House

Kenneth MacMillan's best-known work sets a version of Abbé Prévost's Manon Lescaut to the music of Jules Massenet. Though she is attracted by the love of student Des Grieux, Manon cannot… Read More

Manon

Closed: 27 November 2008 - Royal Opera House

Kenneth MacMillan’s three-act ballet Manon is one of the great showpieces of The Royal Ballet, for whom it was created. The famous story follows the young girl Manon, torn between… Read More

Manon

Closed: 11 January 2009 - London Coliseum

Massanet's score and MacMillan's choreography tell the story of Manon, a woman torn between two men. Student Renato des Grieux offers a pure love, but the promises and opulence of… Read More

Manon (English National Ballet)

Closed: 20 January 2019 - London Coliseum

Kenneth MacMillan's full-blooded ballet of love, decadence and passion, Manon returns to London with the English National Ballet. The young and naïve Manon is torn between two lives: privilege and opulence with… Read More

Manor

Closed: 1 January 2022 - National Theatre

Diana is struggling to keep the roof on her run-down manor house. As a violent storm sweeps the coast, a group of strangers unexpectedly arrive in search of shelter. Enter… Read More

Many Moons

Closed: 11 June 2011 - Theatre 503

Juniper is looking for love, Robert is trying to avoid it, Ollie doesn't know what it is and Meg has resigned herself to never having it. As these four people… Read More

Marat/Sade

Closed: 5 November 2006 - Jermyn Street Theatre

Two historically accurate men come together in a fictional scenario being performed by lunatics in an asylum to battle out their differences.The Actors Company presents this production inrep with Dark… Read More

Marc Maron

Closed: 7 August 2010 - Soho Theatre

A legend in the stand-up community, Maron brings his show to Soho theatre. Read More

Marc Salem – Mind Games Extra

Closed: 29 July 2007 - Tricycle Theatre

Student of the mind, Marc Salem wows audiences with his mystifying mind games and astounding tricks.So popular is Salem that this is the fourth year running he has brought his… Read More

Marc Salem – On Second Thoughts

Closed: 5 August 2006 - Tricycle Theatre

The mind control maestro returns to the Tricycle for another summer season. Gape in wonderment and be thoroughly befuddled as Salem's mystifying mind magic intrigues and delights. Read More
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