90 Minutes or Less (London Reviews) (24)

London theatre shows that are short & sweet!

We get it - sometimes you need your theatre fix but you don't have the time or energy to commit to a three hour epic!
With amazing London theatre shows like 'SIX' that are less than an hour long, let Show-Score's community of avid theatre fans tell you the best shows to see in London that are under 90 minutes long! Read London Theatre reviews from our members and their picks for the best short shows running in London right now!

98
Must See!
13 Reviews
Ends Dec 22
London: Lambeth

A magical Christmas Eve adventure in a mysterious London library.

96
Must See!
18 Reviews
Ends Jan 04
London: West End

A magical, musical reimagining of The Nutcracker where two siblings battle a mischievous Mouse King.

96
Must See!
42 Reviews
Opens Dec 18
London: West End

Dark comedy on Mary Todd Lincoln’s final days, written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton.

94
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Open run
London: West End

A boozy jukebox musical which follows nine men in a pub harmonising to chart-topping songs.

93
Must See!
45 Reviews
Ends Jan 03
London: Elephant and Castle

Strangers meet on the Tube for a wild, witty ride that will change how you see your commute.

92
Must See!
30 Reviews
Ends Jan 04
London: West End

Maddie Moate presents a live show exploring winter science and Christmas traditions with fun experiments.

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91
Must See!
47 Reviews
Opens Mar 05
London: Southwark

A dynamic, modern reimagining of Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy about love, youth, and violence.

91
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Open run
London: West End
Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss' modern musical retelling of the lives of Henry VIII's six wives.
87
Excellent
120 Reviews
Open run
London: Westminster

Channing Tatum's 90-minute show male stripping show. 

82
Great
36 Reviews
Ends Jan 04
London: Fitzrovia

A glitter-soaked electropop musical where Oscar Wilde reigns in a post-apocalyptic disco.

75
Good
11 Reviews
Ends Jan 10
London: Elephant and Castle

Six teens stuck in limbo fight for a second chance in this dark, dazzling musical thrill ride.

66
Average
10 Reviews
Ends Jan 11
London: West End

The stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's children's picture book.

60
Average
1 Review
Ends Jan 03
London: Covent Garden

Opera by Oliver Leith co-directed by Matt Copson and Anna Morrissey, starring Agathe Rousselle.

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54
Average
89 Reviews
Starts Jan 23
London: Charing Cross

A reimagined, haunting drama of Mary Lincoln’s battle for truth, legacy, and self-definition.

30
Bad
2 Reviews
Ends Feb 2026
London: Hammersmith

Immersive sci-fi comedy draws on theatre, dance, music and magic from Douglas Adams' classic.

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-
Unreviewed
Opens Dec 18
London: Waterloo

Bluey and Bingo try every trick to get Dad off the bean bag in this live stage adaptation.

-
Unreviewed
Ends Dec 20
London: Soho

A passionate queer romance unravels as love blurs into obsession and power takes hold.

100
Must See!
1 Review
Ends Jan 03
London: Whitechapel

The Olivier Award-nominated pantomime returns to London for another festive season.

99
Must See!
8 Reviews
Ends Dec 20
London: Shepherds Bush

Alaa Shehada writes and performs this world premiere solo work on memory, loss, and resilience.

90
Excellent
1 Review
Open run
London: Waterloo

An interactive family journey through Paddington’s London, Windsor Gardens, and Peru.

90
Excellent
1 Review
Ends Jan 03
London: London Bridge

A madcap, musical take on Santa’s impossible descent down the chimney.

80
Great
2 Reviews
Open run
London: Southwark

A massage therapist’s routine unravels when a mysterious client disrupts his ordered life.

78
Good
4 Reviews
Ends Jan 04
London: West End

Peppa & her family star in this new stage show adapted and directed by Richard Lewis.

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-
Unreviewed
Opens May 26
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London: Kingston

Musical based on the Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler book, with songs by Joe Stilgoe and puppets by Little…