The best Halloween shows to see in London this year

### **Top Halloween Shows** ### *Wicked * One of the West End’s most renowned productions, the classic smash-hit musical [***Wicked* **](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/wicked-tickets)tells a thrilling story of hopelessness and betrayal. *Wicked* shows Elphaba’s fall from grace, and Glinda’s rise to power. Beginning at Shiz University, an eccentric bond is formed between the green-skinned misfit and the conventionally beautiful rich girl. Faced with discrimination, political corruption and societal expectations, the protagonists teach the audience the ultimate lesson - there is always more than meets the eye. The production is as hilariously witty as it is nail-biting and currently stars **Emma Kingston** as Elphaba and **Zizi Strallen** as Glinda. Tickets for *Wicked* are available to purchase now to see at the [**Apollo Victoria Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/apollo-victoria-theatre-london), for the perfect Halloween treat. ### *Beetlejuice The Musical* Say his name three times, and he shall appear at the [Prince Edward Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/prince-edward-theatre-london)! **Tim Burton**’s cult-classic *Beetlejuice* is back, with jazz hands and catchy-tunes about all things dead. Whilst this show is known for what the original is loved for, dark humour and gothic visuals for your Halloween moodboard; it teaches a lesson on loss and grief as it follows the story of Lydia - young and obsessed with death. Experience the underworld this Halloween, don your best striped outfit, and get your Beetlejuice tickets before this ‘non-stop, total riot’ leaves the West End 3 January 2027, get your **[*Beetlejuice The Musical*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/beetlejuice-tickets)** tickets today! ### *Stranger Things: The First Shadow* Step into the darkness of Hawkins, Indiana, with [***Stranger Things: The First Shadow***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/stranger-things-the-first-shadow-tickets) at the Phoenix Theatre. Set in 1959, long before the world turned upside down, this spine-tingling prequel uncovers the origins of Henry Creel and the sinister forces that will go on to haunt the town. With jaw-dropping stagecraft, otherworldly effects, and the suspenseful atmosphere that made the Netflix series a global phenomenon, the show transports audiences into a chilling new dimension. Currently running until April 2026, this gripping adventure is the ultimate Halloween treat for fans ready to face the unknown. ### *Phantom of The Opera * Andrew Lloyd Webber’s **[*Phantom of The Opera*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/phantom-of-the-opera-tickets)** has left behind an unbeatable legacy. It is one of the most successful and longest-running musicals of all time, with over140 million tickets sold worldwide, and has won over 70 major theatre awards. Repulsed by his appearance, the musical genius Phantom lurks within the shadows of the Paris Opera House and is feared by all. He has one goal in mind, to take control of the Opera house and its players, that is until he falls head-over-feels for orphaned chorus girl Christine, and teaches her to sing the music of the night. Tickets for hauntingly beautiful classics are available now! ### *Paranormal Activity* So you’re a horror fan actually looking for a good fright-out in London? **[*Paranormal Activity*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/paranormal-activity-tickets)** has got you covered. Following a sell-out West End run, the global horror phenomenon returns to the stage. James and Lou leave Chicago for a fresh start in London, leaving behind the darkness that once haunted them. But as night falls, chaos is unleashed. Determined to reveal the truth, James sets up cameras to document the unexplained, which draws him into a deep dark obsession. Chills? See you at the [Ambassadors Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/ambassadors-theatre-london) if you can handle it ### *Trick or Tickets? Which show will you choose?*