Text 'nothing matches it' - New York Times. Roald Dahls' Matilda The Musical, Cambridge Theatre London. RSC Royal Shakespeare Company. Image: A little girl (Matilda) stood with her hands on her hips looking up into the left-hand distance. She is stood in-front of a glowing blue lights, which makes her look almost like a silhouette. It is a powerful image.

Text: More to see than can ever be seen...Disney The Lion King, Lyceum Theatre London. Image: Man wearing tribal-like clothing, with shadows of giraffes in the background against a yellow background.

The Book of Mormon. The Prince of Wales Theatre.

Text: Another Day, Another Destiny. Les Miserables. 38th Revolutionary Year, Sondheim Theatre. Image: A line drawing of Cosette against a revolutionary background.

Text: The Snowman, Sadler's Wells West End Peacock Theatre. 18 Nov - 30 Dec, Image: A snowman and a young boy flying off into the sky.

Text: The Time Traveller's Wife - A New Musical. Apollo Theatre. Image of a womans feet wearing trainers stood in front of a pair of boots.

Text: Adam Kay Undoctored, This Is Going To Hurt...More. Image: A hospital sign of an exit but the figure in the sign is running towards the exit.

Text: The Smartest Giant in Town, A musical adaptation of the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. | Image: A giant pair of legs and shoes are surrounded by small cartoon animals, trees and houses.

Text: Penelope Wilton, Luke Evans, Backstairs Billy A New Comedy, by Marcelo Dos Santos, Directed by Michael Grandage, Duke of York's Theatre. Image: The background is in is in purple and yellow with a black and white image of The Queen Mother and 'Billy', who is holding two corgis.

Matinee Wednesdays Tickets

Matilda The Musical

From £25

The Lion King

From £40

The Book of Mormon

From £25

Wicked

From £31

Les Miserables

From £25

The Snowman

From £22

The Time Traveller's Wife The Musical

Opens 07 October 2023

From £28

Adam Kay: Undoctored – This is Going to Hurt More

Opens 23 October 2023

From £25

The Smartest Giant in Town

From £13

Backstairs Billy

Opens 27 October 2023

From £37

Wednesday Matinee Shows

What is the best way to enjoy a Wednesday afternoon here in London? Watch a Wednesday matinee! Wednesdays in London's West End are just the right thing for anyone who wants to see a theatre show. You can find various afternoon performances for your seasonal favourites, family-friendly shows, as well as classic dramas and musicals. Choose what you like and head out. The city stages many productions throughout the week. The large number of shows is obvious as London is also a mega tourist hub that attracts record-breaking visitors every year. Tourists visit the city from all parts of the world for its wonderful offerings in both arts and entertainment.

A city tour is incomplete without experiencing its theatre scene—every Wednesday, theatres host spectacular entertainment for the audiences. Although some consider evenings are best for the theatre experience, most theatres also host matinee shows. These afternoon shows are perfect for those looking to watch theatre and spend the evening with loved ones. Since matinees are in the afternoon, you have the entire evening left for other activities. Wednesdays being the middle of the week, is widely preferred by audiences for a Wednesday matinee. It leaves enough room for everybody to catch a show and continue the enjoyment in a nearby bar or café.

Usually, afternoon shows take place from 3 or 4 pm. However, the timings vary from show to show, and some theatres may also present a show at 5. Either way, you can choose from a range of Wednesday matinees playing across the West End theatres and have the time of your life. Have you booked your tickets yet?