- Over 222,000 tickets are still available for top London shows as part of Official London Theatre’s Kids Week campaign, which begins today
- Until 31 August, kids aged 17 and under can go to the theatre for free, when accompanied by a full paying adult
- Plus, book ahead into September for selected shows
- Two additional children can go for half price with every adult, all with no booking fees
- Launched in 1998, Kids Week is the longest-running audience development initiative of its kind
Lovingly referred to as ‘the longest week in summer’, Kids Week is running until Sunday 31 August – tickets are available for selected performances throughout the summer holidays, with additional availability into September for some shows. During Kids Week, a child aged 17 and under can see a show for free when accompanied by an adult paying full price, plus an additional two children can attend for half price and there are no booking fees.
With over 222,000 tickets available, families can experience the magic of theatre for less this summer. With over 40 top London shows still available to book, including 101 Dalmatians, Back To The Future The Musical, Clueless The Musical, The Devil Wears Prada, Harry Potter And The Cursed Child, Horrible Histories, RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro, The Play That Goes Wrong, The Smeds And The Smoos, Starlight Express, The Tiger Who Came To Tea and Wicked, there is something for all the family to enjoy. Plus, new shows have recently joined the campaign, including Cabaret, Oscar At The Crown, Saving Mozart and War Horse.
Alongside the performances, many shows are offering additional activities, from dance and musical theatre workshops to puppet demonstrations, and ‘Kids Week Curtain Calls’ where all Kids Week bookers in attendance for that performance can stay for a post-show Q&A. At the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, families can also enjoy the only Afternoon Tea available in a West End theatre, a showstopping experience with a dramatic two-act menu – and kids go free with a full paying adult!
Emma De Souza, Kids Week founder and Executive Director (Audiences & Commercial) at Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre, said:
“As Kids Week begins once again, I’m delighted that a new generation of theatre fans will soon experience the joy of London’s world-class productions for the very first time. A trip to the theatre is something everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy, and over the past 27 years, Kids Week has helped make that possible for more than 2.5 million children and their families.
With thousands of tickets still available, there truly is something for everyone – especially for those who can be flexible with dates and shows. It’s a fantastic chance to create special memories this summer and, hopefully, spark a lifelong love of theatre.”
List of available shows participating in Kids Week 2025
101 Dalmatians
The 3 Musketeers
Alice In Wonderland
Back To The Future The Musical
The Baddies
The Boy With Wings
Cabaret
The Choir Of Man
Clueless The Musical
The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button
The Daughter Of Time
The Devil Wears Prada
The Dinosaur That Pooped
The Elves And The Shoemaker
Fawlty Towers
Fireman Sam Live: The Great Camping Adventure
The Great Gatsby
Hadestown
Harry Potter And The Cursed Child
Hold On To Your Butts
Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain – The Best Bits
Just For One Day – The Live Aid Musical
The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe
Little Dancer
Mamma Mia!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Ministry Of Science Live!
Les Misérables
MJ The Musical
Monopoly Lifesized
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
The Mousetrap
RSC’s My Neighbour Totoro
Natural History Museum: Dinosaurs Live!
Oscar At The Crown
The Play That Goes Wrong
Rough Magic
Saving Mozart
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Sing Street
The Smeds And The Smoos
Spot’s Birthday Party
Starlight Express
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Tina – The Tina Turner Musical
Tom Gates Epic Stage Show
War Horse
Wicked
Age recommendations and restrictions for participating shows will vary. Please check the show listings on OfficialLondonTheatre.com for more information.
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