Top 10 Theatre Shows to See This Easter
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Easter is the perfect time to hop into the magical world of London theatre. With school holidays in full swing and plenty of family-friendly shows lighting up the West End, it’s a brilliant opportunity to enjoy an unforgettable day out.
From spectacular musicals and beloved Disney favourites to magical stage adventures, there’s something for everyone this Easter. Whether you’re planning a theatre trip with the family or simply looking for an exciting show to see over the long weekend, these productions are among the best currently playing in London.
Here are the top theatre shows to see this Easter.
### **Back to the Future: The Musical**
If you’ve been meaning to see this Olivier Award-winning musical, Easter will be your last chance. [*Back to the Future: The Musical*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/back-to-the-future-tickets) is set to close in the West End on 12 April, making it the perfect show to catch during the Easter holidays.
Based on the beloved 1985 film, the show follows teenager Marty McFly as he accidentally travels back to 1955 in a time-travelling DeLorean invented by the eccentric Doc Brown. To get back to the future, Marty must make sure his parents fall in love — before time runs out.
Packed with thrilling special effects, nostalgic references and a high-energy score, this spectacular musical adventure is a must-see before it disappears from the West End stage.
### **Starlight Express**
**Andrew Lloyd Webber**’s legendary roller-skating musical is playing in London in a thrilling new production — but it won’t be around forever. Currently scheduled to run until 3 May, Easter is the ideal time to experience this unique theatrical spectacle.
Set in a child’s imagination, [*Starlight Express*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/starlight-express-tickets) tells the story of a group of racing trains competing to become the fastest engine in the world. With performers racing around the stage on roller skates, dazzling lighting and an electrifying score, the show delivers a high-speed theatre experience unlike anything else in the West End.
### **Harry Potter and the Cursed Child**
For fans of the Wizarding World, Easter offers the perfect chance to experience the magic of [*Harry Potter and the Cursed Child*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/harry-potter-and-the-cursed-child-tickets) — and one of the last opportunities to see it in its original two-part format before it changes to a one-partner this autumn.
Set nineteen years after the events of the final book, the play follows Harry Potter’s son Albus as he struggles with the weight of his family’s legacy. When Albus and his friend Scorpius Malfoy experiment with time travel, the consequences threaten to change the wizarding world forever.
With breathtaking stage illusions and an epic story, this award-winning production continues to enchant audiences. From autumn, the show will transition to a single-part version, making now a great time to experience the story as it was originally staged.
### **Disney’s The Lion King**
Disney’s [*The Lion King*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/the-lion-king-tickets) remains one of the most spectacular shows in London and a perfect theatre trip for families this Easter.
Based on the beloved animated film, the musical follows Simba’s journey from playful cub to rightful king of the Pride Lands. Along the way, audiences encounter unforgettable characters including the hilarious Timon and Pumbaa, while enjoying a stunning score featuring songs like *Circle of Life* and *Hakuna Matata*.
With **Julie Taymor**’s groundbreaking puppetry, vibrant costumes and breathtaking staging, *The Lion King* continues to captivate audiences at the Lyceum Theatre more than two decades after its West End premiere.
### **Wicked**
Few musicals have captured audiences’ imaginations quite like [*Wicked*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/wicked-tickets). This spellbinding story explores the unlikely friendship between two young witches — Elphaba and Glinda — long before the events of *The Wizard of Oz*.
As the misunderstood Elphaba struggles against prejudice and injustice, the pair’s bond is tested in ways that will ultimately shape the future of Oz. Featuring iconic songs including *Defying Gravity* and *Popular*, the musical has become one of the West End’s most beloved long-running shows.
Funny, moving and visually spectacular, *Wicked* is a fantastic theatre choice for audiences of all ages this Easter - especially if you’ve seen the movie and now want to get up close to the action as it plays out on stage.
### **Disney's Hercules**
Disney’s heroic demigod has hit the London stage in the larger-than-life musical [*Hercules*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/hercules-tickets). Inspired by the animated film, the show follows the legendary hero as he sets out to prove he can become a true hero and earn his place among the gods.
Packed with humour, dazzling choreography and memorable songs — including the gospel-inspired numbers performed by the Muses — this energetic musical adventure is a fantastic option for families and Disney fans alike.
Playing until 5 September, Easter is the perfect time to catch the show before it departs London later this year.
### **Matilda The Musical**
Based on the beloved book by Roald Dahl, [*Matilda The Musical*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/matilda-the-musical-tickets) tells the story of an extraordinary girl with a vivid imagination and a love of books.
Matilda’s intelligence and courage help her stand up to the terrifying headmistress Miss Trunchbull and transform the lives of those around her. With witty lyrics by **Tim Minchin** and inventive staging, the musical has become one of the most celebrated family shows in London.
Smart, funny and full of heart, *Matilda* is an ideal theatre choice for younger audiences during the Easter holidays.
### **My Neighbour Totoro**
The magical world of Studio Ghibli comes to life on stage in the enchanting production of [*My Neighbour Totoro*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/my-neighbour-totoro-tickets).
Based on the much-loved animated film, the show follows sisters Satsuki and Mei as they move to the countryside and discover a hidden world of forest spirits, including the gentle giant Totoro. With imaginative puppetry and beautiful stagecraft, this production has delighted audiences of all ages.
Currently playing in London until 30 August, *My Neighbour Totoro* offers a truly magical theatre experience this Easter.
### **Oliver!**
**Charles Dickens**’ timeless tale returns to the stage in the classic musical [*Oliver!*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/oliver-gielgud-tickets) — a wonderful introduction to theatre for younger audiences.
Following the adventures of orphan Oliver Twist as he navigates the streets of Victorian London, the show features some of the most famous songs in musical theatre, including *Food, Glorious Food*, *Consider Yourself* and *You’ve Got to Pick a Pocket or Two*.
Full of memorable characters, lively choreography and beloved songs, *Oliver!* remains one of the most enjoyable family musicals to see in London this Easter.
### **Stranger Things: The First Shadow**
If you raced through the final season of Stranger Things on Netflix and still aren’t ready to leave the world of Hawkins behind, [*Stranger Things: The First Shadow*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/stranger-things-the-first-shadow-tickets) is the perfect way to dive straight back into the story — this time on stage.
Set decades before the events of the hit TV series, this thrilling theatrical prequel takes audiences back to Hawkins in 1959, where a young Jim Hopper, Bob Newby and Joyce Maldonado are just trying to live ordinary teenage lives. But when mysterious events begin to unfold in the quiet Indiana town, it soon becomes clear that something far more sinister is lurking beneath the surface.
With jaw-dropping stagecraft, cinematic storytelling and a gripping new chapter in the *Stranger Things* universe, *The First Shadow* offers fans an unforgettable way to experience the world of Hawkins live in the West End.