Musical
Wicked
Apollo Victoria Theatre in Victoria, running 2h 45m. Age 7+.
Apollo Victoria Theatre 2h 45m Age 7+
Older-family and teen demand
Best West End shows for teens
Best West End shows for teens brings together 9 West End options, including Wicked, MJ the Musical, and SIX 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.
- 9 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.
9 featured shows currently linked into this page.
Musical
MJ the Musical
Prince Edward Theatre in Soho, running 2h 30m. Age 8+.
Prince Edward Theatre 2h 30m Age 8+
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+
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+
Play
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Phoenix Theatre in Tottenham Court Road, running 3h 00m. Under 5s not permitted.
Phoenix Theatre 3h 00m Under 5s not permitted
Musical
Hadestown
Lyric Theatre in Shaftesbury Avenue, running 2h 30m. Age 8+.
Lyric Theatre 2h 30m Age 8+
Musical
The Devil Wears Prada
Dominion Theatre in Tottenham Court Road, running 2h 30m. Under 5s not admitted.
Dominion Theatre 2h 30m Under 5s not admitted
Musical
Clueless The Musical
Trafalgar Theatre in Trafalgar Square, running 2h 30m. Age 12+.
Trafalgar Theatre 2h 30m Age 12+
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.
Victoria
Apollo Victoria Theatre
Victoria, near Victoria. Major musical house.
Victoria Major musical house
Soho
Prince Edward Theatre
Soho, near Leicester Square. 1,650-seat Art Deco theatre.
Leicester Square 1,650-seat Art Deco theatre
Strand
Vaudeville Theatre
Strand, near Charing Cross. 690-seat Victorian theatre.
Charing Cross 690-seat Victorian theatre
Strand
Adelphi Theatre
Strand, near Charing Cross. Large musical venue.
Charing Cross Large musical venue
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What makes a West End show good for teens?
Usually a combination of recognisable concept, current-feeling tone, and enough pace or event value that the show does not feel too young or too traditional.
Why build a teen-specific page instead of only a family page?
Because the booking question changes once the children are older. The parent or planner usually wants more confidence that the show will feel age-right and worth the ticket price.