Musical
The Lion King
Lyceum Theatre in Covent Garden, running 2h 30m. Age 6+.
Lyceum Theatre 2h 30m Age 6+
Holiday family demand
West End tickets for school holidays
West End tickets for school holidays brings together 8 West End options, including The Lion King, Disney's Hercules: The Musical, and Paddington 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
Disney's Hercules: The Musical
Theatre Royal Drury Lane in Covent Garden, running 2h 30m. Age 6+.
Theatre Royal Drury Lane 2h 30m 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
Matilda the Musical
Cambridge Theatre in Seven Dials, running 2h 35m. Age 6+.
Cambridge Theatre 2h 35m Age 6+
Musical
SIX the Musical
Vaudeville Theatre in Strand, running 80m. Age 10+, best for 12+.
Vaudeville Theatre 80m Age 10+, best for 12+
Musical
Back to the Future The Musical
Adelphi Theatre in Strand, running 2h 40m. Age 6+.
Adelphi Theatre 2h 40m Age 6+
Musical
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre in Victoria, running 2h 45m. Age 7+.
Apollo Victoria Theatre 2h 45m Age 7+
Play
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Palace Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue, running 5h 15m over two parts. Age 8+.
Palace Theatre 5h 15m over two parts 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
Covent Garden
Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Covent Garden, near Covent Garden. Historic grand auditorium.
Covent Garden Historic grand auditorium
Strand
Savoy Theatre
Strand, near Charing Cross. Historic West End venue.
Charing Cross Historic West End venue
Seven Dials
Cambridge Theatre
Seven Dials, near Covent Garden. Family-friendly theatre.
Covent Garden Family-friendly theatre
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Why is school-holiday theatre traffic valuable?
Because the planner often has a fixed trip window and a stronger need to make a confident decision quickly, which usually means better booking potential.
What kinds of shows work best in school holidays?
Usually recognisable titles, practical matinee options, and broad family recommendations that feel easy to fit into a central London day out.