Midweek matinees: Which West End shows have afternoon performances?
Many West End shows having matinee performances during the week, so it’s a great way to break up the working week. If it’s a well-established show or you’re discovering a new production for the first time, an afternoon show is a wonderful way to spend the day and even come out of the theatre when it’s still light outside! There are matinees on most weekdays, but for the biggest selection of midweek matinees, then Wednesdays and Thursdays are your safest bet, as most shows run in the middle of the week before their weekend matinee (which is usually a Saturday). Our guide has the details on what shows have matinee performances on specific days, with links to buy tickets for every production.
Tuesday matinee performances
| Show | Theatre | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| The Mousetrap | St Martin’s Theatre | The Mousetrap Tickets |
| The Woman in Black | Fortune Theatre | The Woman in Black Tickets |
Wednesday matinee performances
| Show | Theatre | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Waitress | Adelphi Theatre | Waitress Tickets |
| The Book of Mormon | Prince of Wales Theatre | The Book of Mormon Tickets |
| Wicked | Apollo Victoria Theatre | Wicked Tickets |
| Everybody’s Talking About Jamie | Apollo Theatre | Everybody’s Talking About Jamie Tickets |
| The Man in the White Suit | Wyndham’s Theatre | The Man in the White Suit Tickets |
| Noises Off | Garrick Theatre | Noises Off Tickets |
| 9 to 5 | Savoy Theatre | 9 to 5 Tickets |
| The Lion King | Lyceum Theatre | The Lion King Tickets |
| Only Fools and Horses | Theatre Royal Haymarket | Only Fools and Horses – The Musical Tickets |
| Matilda the Musical | Cambridge Theatre | Matilda The Musical Tickets |
| Death of a Salesman | Piccadilly Theatre | Death of a Salesman Tickets |
| Come From Away | Phoenix Theatre | Come From Away Tickets |
| Les Miserables – All Star Staged Concert | Gielgud Theatre | Les Miserables – All Star Staged Concert Tickets |
Thursday matinee performances
| Show | Theatre | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Fiddler on the Roof | Playhouse Theatre | Fiddler on the Roof Tickets |
| Tina the Musical | Aldwych Theatre | Tina the Musical Tickets |
| The Phantom of the Opera | Her Majesty’s Theatre | The Phantom of the Opera Tickets |
| Six | Arts Theatre | Six Tickets |
| Big the Musical | Dominion Theatre | Big the Musical Tickets |
| Mamma Mia! | Novello Theatre | Mamma Mia! Tickets |
| Mary Poppins | Prince Edward Theatre | Mary Poppins Tickets |
| School of Rock | Gillian Lynne Theatre | School of Rock Tickets |
| Falsettos | The Other Palace | Falsettos Tickets |
| Witness for the Prosecution | London County Hall | Witness for the Prosecution Tickets |
Our wide range of musicals, plays, operas, dances and live music in London means there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With daytime and evening performances available for many productions, feel the thrill of live entertainment at its very best in the West End. Take a read here to find out why matinees are an excellent deal.
