10 best musicals and West End shows

The award-winning adaptation of Disney's The Lion King features music by Elton John, plus outstanding costumes and wonderful special effects. The Lion King dazzles all ages with evocative rhythms of Africa set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains. Read More: The Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre

Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked tells the untold story of the Witches of Oz and how one came to be called "good" and the other "wicked". Experience this unforgettable, award-winning London musical and discover the hidden story of Oz.  Read More: Wicked at the Apollo Victoria

This comedy musical follows the plight of a pair of teenage Mormon missionaries sent to convert a village in a dangerous part of Uganda. The brainchild of South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, The Book of Mormon has won nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical.  Read More: The Book of Mormon at the Prince of Wales Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber's epic musical, The Phantom of the Opera, tells the tale of a shadowy character who attempts to make his protégé the leading lady of the Paris Opera. With a mesmerising score and breathtaking special effects, this long-running show is one of the must-see musicals in London.  Read More: The Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre

Experience the magic of Mary Poppins as everyone's favourite nanny takes to the West End stage. This uplifting show features all the classic songs from the movie. Join Mary, Bert, Mr and Mrs Banks, and the children as they embark on a series of adventures in London.

Read More: Mary Poppins at the Prince Edward Theatre

Take a trip down the aisle you'll never forget with Mamma Mia!. More than 10 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the ABBA songs that make it one of the ultimate feel-good musicals in London. Read More: Mamma Mia! at the Novello Theatre

Be wowed by the Royal Shakespeare Company's multi-award-winning production of Matilda The Musical. Roald Dahl's celebrated story bursts into life in this West End musical by Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin. Children and adults alike will be delighted by the little girl with an extraordinary imagination. Read More: Matilda The Musical at the Cambridge Theatre

Discover Tina Turner's life story in this Grammy Award-winning musical. Chart her journey through humble beginnings, tumultuous times, to becoming one of the most successful recording artists of all time. Featuring many of Tina Turner's most famous hits, The Tina Turner Musical is simply the best! Read More: Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at Aldwych Theatre

Turn on your flux capacitor and get ready to take a thrilling ride through time in the DeLorean! Join Marty McFly and Doc Brown as they attempt to get Back to the Future in this new West End musical based on the classic 1985 movie.

Read More: Back to the Future at the Adelphi Theatre

See famous romantic comedy Pretty Woman in a new musical version for the stage. Follow Vivian and Edward as they fall in love against the odds - with all the fun, shopping and romance of the original film! Features brand new music by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance.

Read More: Pretty Woman at The Piccadilly Theatre