Family-friendly (London Reviews) (31)

London theatre shows fit for all the family!

From Disney classics like 'The Lion King', to stage adaptations of beloved children's books by David Walliams, family-friendly theatre is a popular choice for families looking to head into London's theatreland.
Let Show-Score's community of avid theatre fans tell you the best London theatre shows for families! Read London Theatre reviews from our members and their picks for the best children's family shows running in London right now!

93
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Ends Apr 2025
London: West End

A new family-friendly musical comedy based on the 1993 film of the same name.

91
Must See!
521 Reviews
Ends Oct 2025
London: Wembley

A new staging & adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's rock musical about anthropomorphic trains.

91
Must See!
70 Reviews
Ends Jan 04
London: Southwark

Scrooge, visited by Marley's ghost, warned of eternal damnation if he doesn't change.

90
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Ends Oct 2025
London: West End

Disney's 1994 animated film is brought to life in an award-winning theatrical experience.

90
Excellent
927 Reviews
Ends Jun 2025
London: West End

The eighth story in the Harry Potter series told in an epic 2-part play. Winner of 9 Olivier Awards.

89
Excellent
130 Reviews
Ends Dec 2025
London: West End

Olivier Award-winning comedy group stage a brand new improvised musical every night!

89
Excellent
907 Reviews
Ends Feb 2026
London: West End

Olivier Award-winning comedy where everything goes wrong for the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society!

Score it Buy from £15
89
Excellent
11 Reviews
Opens Nov 15
London: Hammersmith

The Lyric Hammersmith presents a panto about adventure-seeker Jack and an enchanted beanstalk. 

88
Excellent
799 Reviews
Ends May 2026
London: West End

A magical stage adaptation of Roald Dahl's popular children's book. Winner of 7 Olivier Awards.

88
Excellent
46 Reviews
Ends Jan 05
London: West End

An adaptation of the best-selling book about a witch, her cat and their journey on a broomstick.

88
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Ends Jan 2026
London: Victoria

Stephen Schwartz's long-running hit musical about the untold story of the Witches of Oz. 

86
Excellent
967 Reviews
Ends Sep 2025
London: West End

Agatha Christie's mystery drama has been entertaining audiences for a record-breaking 70 years. 

84
Great
100 Reviews
Ends Jan 04
London: Holborn

Raymond Briggs' beloved book about a little boy and a magical snowman is adapted for the stage.

83
Great
34 Reviews
Ends Jan 07
London: West End

A heartwarming tale of friendship unfolds in a musical, puppet-filled adventure.

80
Great
47 Reviews
Ends Jan 05
London: Hammersmith

Lyric Hammersmith's annual pantomime about a young street urchin who discovers a magical lamp containing a…

80
Great
1 Review
Ends Jan 04
London: Stratford

Discover Pinocchio's journey to become real with Geppetto and friends in this festive reimagining.

62
Average
78 Reviews
Ends Jan 05
London: Southwark

Poet Laureate Simon Armitage's new adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale.

100
Must See!
1 Review
Ends Jan 04
London: Whitechapel

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

100
Must See!
1 Review
Ends Jan 05
London: Kingston

Olivier Award winner Chris Bush pens Rose Theatre's 2024 Christmas show about the famed outlaw.

80
Great
1 Review
Ends Jan 05
London: Wimbledon

New Theatre Wimbledon's annual pantomime telling the classic fairytale of Jack who trades his cow for magic…

70
Good
1 Review
Ends Jan 05
London: Greenwich

Greenwich Theatre's pantomime about a boy who travels to London, believing the streets are paved with gold.

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Unreviewed
Ends Dec 28
London: Hammersmith

Raymond Briggs' festive children's book is brought to life for the Lyric stage.

Score it Buy from £13
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Unreviewed
Opens Feb 15
London: Islington

The Little Angel Theatre's children's show about the smallest circus in town!

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Unreviewed
Ends Jan 04
London: Brixton

Poltergeist's alternative family Christmas show based on Lewis Carroll's beloved novel.