Top London Shows for £30 or Under
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London Theatre Direct
(Updated on Sep 9, 2025)
Seeing a West End show doesn’t need to break the bank. With travel already costing plenty, theatre tickets can sometimes feel out of reach - but the truth is, you can find fantastic London theatre tickets under £30 if you know where to look. From musicals to plays, here are some of the best cheap theatre tickets you can grab right now.
The Choir of Man is one of the West End’s most feel-good nights out, set in a pub where the cast doubles as the house band. Expect harmonies, singalong classics, and even the chance of a free pint. With tickets from just £19 at the intimate Arts Theatre - the smallest in the West End - you’ll be close to the action wherever you sit. The show was nominated for an Olivier Award for Best Entertainment and has been performed worldwide.
Hamilton continues to be one of the hottest tickets in London, even a decade after its Broadway debut. Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop history of America’s founding fathers has won 11 Tony Awards and 7 Olivier Awards, including Best Musical. With tickets from just £23, Thursday matinees are the best time to find cheap theatre tickets under £30 for this cultural phenomenon.
Witness for the Prosecution, Agatha Christie’s gripping courtroom drama, has been running for 8 years in the stunning London County Hall. Known for its immersive staging inside an actual courtroom, it keeps audiences on the edge of their seats with shocking twists. Tickets start at just £20, making it (fittingly for the setting) a steal.
Matilda the Musical, based on Roald Dahl’s classic, is perfect for families looking for tickets under £30. With seats from £25, you can enjoy this witty, heartwarming, and rebellious story filled with Tim Minchin’s award-winning songs. Matilda holds the joint record for the most Olivier Awards ever won, and has enchanted audiences worldwide for the past 15 years.
Hadestown brings a hauntingly beautiful retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth to the West End. With folk, jazz, and blues-inspired music by Anaïs Mitchell, the show won 8 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album. Tickets from £25 make it one of the best cheap theatre tickets for a Broadway sensation in London.
Phantom of the Opera is the West End’s crown jewel, running for nearly 40 years at His Majesty’s Theatre. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless score, spectacular staging, and iconic chandelier crash have made it one of the most beloved musicals of all time. The show has won Olivier and Tony Awards, and tickets start at just £28, making it possible to experience this legendary production without overspending.
With so many incredible plays and musicals offering tickets under £30, it’s easier than ever to enjoy the magic of London theatre without spending a fortune.