London Theatre Direct

London Theatre Direct, tickets for London's West End

London Theatre Direct is a ticket sales platform focused on shows at London's West End theatres. Its catalogue covers musicals, plays, comedy, concerts, dance and ballet, family shows, opera and immersive experiences, and also includes offerings from the Off West End circuit.

Musicals and plays currently on stage

Among the titles the website presents as best sellers or featured are Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Matilda The Musical, MAMMA MIA!, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, The Book of Mormon, The Devil Wears Prada, The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera and Wicked. In the plays section, My Neighbour Totoro, Oh, Mary!, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, The Comedy About Spies, The Mousetrap, The Play That Goes Wrong, The Standard of Living and Witness for the Prosecution appear.

New shows and upcoming additions

The website also lists announced or presale productions, such as Billy Elliot The Musical, Christmas Carol Goes Wrong, Hay Fever, High School Musical, Jesus Christ Superstar, One Day, Pride The Musical, RENT and The Cherry Orchard. The catalogue shows indicative starting prices for each performance, with labels such as special prices, discounts, last-minute tickets or advance pick.

Theatres and show categories

The offering is organised by type of show —musical, play, comedy, concert, dance and ballet, family, opera, immersive and Off West End— and by venue. Among the theatres listed are Adelphi Theatre, Aldwych Theatre, Dominion Theatre, Lyceum Theatre, Prince Edward, Piccadilly Theatre, Savoy Theatre, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Trafalgar Theatre and Victoria Palace.

Discounts and last-minute sales

In addition to general sales, the platform groups specific sections for discounts, last-minute deals, advance booking and a weekly selection of shows. It also offers gift vouchers and a news section with casting announcements, new shows and transfers, interviews and articles on the emotional impact of theatre.