Musical
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre in Covent Garden, running 2h 30m. Age 6+.
Lyceum Theatre 2h 30m Age 6+
Afternoon and family planning
West End matinee tickets
West End matinee tickets brings together 8 West End options, including The Lion King, Wicked, and Back to the Future The Musical, so you can compare relevant shows for this kind of night in one place.
At a glance
What you will find in this collection.
- 8 featured shows in this collection.
- 4 related theatre guides linked from these pages.
- Live availability links on every featured show page.
- Links into related venues, districts, and West End themes.
Show shortlist
Shows in this collection.
8 featured shows currently linked into this page.
Musical
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre in Victoria, running 2h 45m. Age 7+.
Apollo Victoria Theatre 2h 45m Age 7+
Musical
Back to the Future The Musical
Adelphi Theatre in Strand, running 2h 40m. Age 6+.
Adelphi Theatre 2h 40m Age 6+
Musical
Paddington The Musical
Savoy Theatre in Covent Garden, running 2h 45m. Under 3s not permitted.
Savoy Theatre 2h 45m Under 3s not permitted
Musical
Mamma Mia!
Novello Theatre in Aldwych, running 2h 35m. Age 5+.
Novello Theatre 2h 35m Age 5+
Musical
Matilda the Musical
Cambridge Theatre in Seven Dials, running 2h 35m. Age 6+.
Cambridge Theatre 2h 35m Age 6+
Play
The Mousetrap
St Martin's Theatre in St Martin’s Lane, running 2h 20m. Age 7+.
St Martin's Theatre 2h 20m Age 7+
Play
The Play That Goes Wrong
Duchess Theatre in Aldwych, running 2h 05m. Age 8+.
Duchess Theatre 2h 05m Age 8+
What to compare
Useful details to keep in mind.
- Compare tone, age guidance, running time, and venue location before booking.
- Open the show guides if you want fuller detail on a specific production.
- Use the theatre pages when the venue or neighbourhood matters as much as the title.
Next clicks
Related collections to browse next.
Venue support
The theatres that reinforce this collection.
Covent Garden
Lyceum Theatre
Covent Garden, near Covent Garden. Large auditorium.
Covent Garden Large auditorium
Victoria
Apollo Victoria Theatre
Victoria, near Victoria. Major musical house.
Victoria Major musical house
Strand
Adelphi Theatre
Strand, near Charing Cross. Large musical venue.
Charing Cross Large musical venue
Strand
Savoy Theatre
Strand, near Charing Cross. Historic West End venue.
Charing Cross Historic West End venue
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What makes a matinee page commercially useful?
It aligns with how people actually plan a London day, which means the user often has stronger intent than on a broad inspiration page.
Who is most likely to use West End matinee pages?
Families, day visitors, and travellers who want theatre to fit neatly around shopping, food, or onward transport plans.