In 2023, the London West End featured a diverse and vibrant lineup of shows across many theatres. Some notable West End shows that opened or played during 2023 include:
- A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic (opening November 22, 2023)
- A Strange Loop at Barbican Centre (June 29 – September 9, 2023)
- Accidental Death of an Anarchist at Theatre Royal Haymarket (from June 12, 2023)
- Ain’t Too Proud at Prince Edward Theatre (from March 31, 2023)
- Aspects of Love at Lyric Theatre (from May 25, 2023)
- Bonnie & Clyde at Garrick Theatre (March 4 – May 20, 2023)
- Crazy For You at Gillian Lynne Theatre (from June 24, 2023)
- Dear England at Prince Edward Theatre (from October 19, 2023)
- ELF the Musical at Dominion Theatre (from November 15, 2023)
- Evita - The Musical in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane (July 31, 2023)
- Grease The Musical at Dominion Theatre (from June 2, 2023)
- Hamnet at Garrick Theatre (September 30 and October 12, 2023)
- King Lear at Wyndham's Theatre (from October 31, 2023)
- Mrs. Doubtfire at Shaftesbury Theatre (from May 12, 2023)
- My Neighbour Totoro at Barbican Centre (from November 21, 2023)
- Noises Off at Theatre Royal Haymarket (from September 27, 2023)
- Operation Mincemeat at Fortune Theatre (March 29 – July 8, 2023)
- Patriots at Noël Coward Theatre (May 26 – August 19, 2023)
- Peter Pan Goes Wrong at Lyric Theatre (November 23, 2023 – January 14, 2024)
- Rose at Ambassadors Theatre (May 23 – June 18, 2023)
- Shirley Valentine starring Sheridan Smith (2023)
These shows span musicals, plays, and concerts, reflecting a rich theatrical season in London's West End
. The West End theatres hosting these productions include iconic venues such as The Old Vic, Barbican Centre, Theatre Royal Haymarket, Dominion Theatre, Garrick Theatre, Lyric Theatre, Prince Edward Theatre, Shaftesbury Theatre, and many others
. For those interested in musicals specifically, popular ongoing shows in 2023 included Wicked , The Lion King , and Moulin Rouge , among others
. This comprehensive slate of productions made 2023 a dynamic year for West End theatre, offering a wide range of genres and stories for audiences to enjoy
