When it comes to live entertaining few things can compare to the pleasure of watching a musical or a play in one of the distinguished LW Theatres. These historical buildings located in the centre of the capital are famous for staging some of the best performances in the world. Whether you are a first-time theatregoer or a regular theatregoer attending a show at LW Theatres is going to give you the unforgettable experience of being transported into the wonderful world of theatre.

A Rich Heritage of Excellence
LW Theatres are very old and prestigious places which are tightly connected with the history of London. Lloyd Webber’s LW Theatres include six theatres including the London Palladium and the Theatre Royal Drury Lane that have been the venue for some of the most popular and acclaimed performances in the history of theatre.
These facilities have premiered staples, including Phantom of the Opera, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat as well as contemporary edgy pieces that entertain and provoke and entice. LW Theatres has a firm belief in the pursuit of artistic achievement and has the knack of drawing in the finest talents in performers, directors and designers, thus providing the very best in live theatre.
Current and Upcoming Productions at LW Theatres
The Lehman Trilogy
Now Playing at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
Tickets from £20
An encore season of the groundbreaking production of The Lehman Trilogy, which was produced by the National Theatre and Neal Street and directed by Sam Mendes, winner of the Academy Award® for Best Director, has been brought back to the Gillian Lynne Theatre for a limited capacity. This performance, which has received widespread praise from critics, is an epic story about the Lehman family. It spans generations and traces the rise and fall of the Lehman Brothers, whose failure was the catalyst for the financial crisis that occurred in 2008. The Lehman Trilogy is an event that absolutely cannot be missed because of its impressive performances and its expansive plot.
The Tempest
7 December 2024 – 1 February 2025 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Much to fans’ expectations, Sigourney Weaver will grace the West End stage this winter as Prospero in a new adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest directed by Jamie Lloyd. Audience who has affinity towards theatre will certainly enjoy this program that promises vengeance, magic and forgiveness among other themes of the season. The time and place for the event are Theatre Royal Drury Lane, which is one of the most distinguished theatres. The prose and verse of the Bard is as timeless as ever, with the modern technical finesse of one of the most progressive directors in the international arena today in The Tempest.
Robin Hood
7 December 2024 – 12 January 2025 at the London Palladium
This Christmas, the London Palladium is set to present a brand new pantomime performance, and you can be a part of it to be a member of the legendary Robin Hood. This show is perfect for families and children and stars Jane McDonald as Maid Marian and Julian Clary as Robin Hood as well as incredible sets, fabulous costumes and some slapstick comedy that will have you in stitches. The Palladium company has always staged pantomimes and the show that will be staged this year will bring out merry cheers and joy and fun for everyone.
Disney’s Hercules
From Summer 2025 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane
The show is an all-new live production of the Disney animated picture of 1997 known as Hercules, which will be staged in the West End. This show has been directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. This much anticipated musical has a new script by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah and is set to open at Theatre Royal Drury Lane in summer of 2025. The music and lyrics of this production will be done by the famous Alan Menken and David Zippel. All the Disney lovers, no matter what age they are, are going to like Hercules because it is stated to be a great story for everyone.
My Neighbour Totoro
From 8 March 2025 at Gillian Lynne Theatre
The Gillian Lynne Theatre is the venue of the much-anticipated first staging of the stage adaptation of Studio Ghibli’s My Neighbour Totoro for the West End. The magic of childhood and the force of fancy are depicted in this delightful play, which was developed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and has performed recently at the Barbican where it was booked solid. Of course, audiences will be enchanted one more time by My Neighbour Totoro because of beautiful views and a dramatic story.
Matilda The Musical
Now Playing at the Cambridge Theatre
Tickets from £20
The show that has been recognized by many awards is Matilda the Musical that is still one of the most successful shows on the West End Broadway stage. This play of the spectators of the Royal Shakespeare Company is the story of a unique little girl with a fantastic imaginations and tremendous desire of a change. The show has been adapted from a book by Roald Dahl and the songs have been composed by Tim Minchin. More than ten million people all over the world have been pleased by Matilda, and that is the reason of its success at the Cambridge Theatre for such a long time.
Why LW Theatres Stand Out?
In addition to the great productions, the actual theaters that make up LW Theatres are an important aspect of the company. The theatres themselves such as the Theatre Royal Drury Lane or the London Palladium are themselves a tourist attraction as are the shows. Every theatre has its own setting that can help people to plunge into the world of the live performances.
Also, LW Theatres are dedicated to the long-term future of live performance. While working on the environmental responsibility and accessibility for their venues, they guarantee that the future generations will also be able to attend extraordinary theatrical performances in these special locations.
Ready for an Unforgettable Experience?
Whether you love the tragic plots of the Shakespeare’s play, the comedy of the pantomime or the energy of the musical, LW Theatres has it all for you. As these preserved historic and architectural jewels of theatre destinations are and will remain, they are etched in the cradle of London’s theatre scene. Going to see a show at an LW Theatre isn’t just going out for the evening – it is being part of something that has been going on for hundreds of years and still has the power to captivate the public of the twenty first century. I hope you enjoyed this article and if you’re interested in LW Theatres, don’t hesitate and buy your tickets now!