Update – London show are not running on December.
You can find the shows that run in London 2021 on London musical page
London is starting to recover and celebrate Christmas 2020 with returning shows and new ones.
Some of the musicals and plays in London are already back in December, while maintaining social distance and some will join in 2021.
During December and early January, there are also special performances for the Christmas period.
Theatres return to London in December
The musical Six
“Six” is a musical that is actually a “historical pop talent show” telling the story of Henry the VIII’s six wives.
Definitely something else, interesting, fun, young, short (an hour and a quarter), and exciting.
“Six” already performs in a larger hall (Lyric Theatre), to maintain social distancing and it will return to it’s original theatre (Arts Theatre) starting April 20th.
Links to “Six” on ticketing sites:
London Theatre Direct
LOVEtheatre Before April From April 2021
Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
“Everybody’s Talking About Jamie” is a musical that we especially loved.
Returns on December 12th.
Tickets can be found on the following sites:
London Theatre Direct – LOVEtheatre
The Great Gatsby – Immersive London
“The Great Gatsby” is a show that is also a party.
The story takes place in the 1920s during the Great Depression.
This is definitely not a routine theatrical performance, but the kind of experience we really enjoyed.
Restricted to ages 14 and up, returns from December 9th.
Link to the show page on ticket sites:
London Theatre Direct
The play that goes wrong
“The play that goes wrong” is a foolishly funny show …
Returns from December 9th.
Link to the show page on ticket sites:
London Theatre Direct – LOVEtheatre
Special performances for Christmas and New Year’s season
December in London is well known for its special performances for the holidays.
This year the number of performances is relatively low, but it is still a lot comparing to what we had in London in recent months.
The Comeback
“The Comeback” is a new and original comedy that is expected to be very British and wild.
Ben Ashenden and Alex Owen will perform from December 8th, 2020 to January 3rd, 2021.
Links to the play page on ticket sites:
London Theatre Direct – LOVEtheatre
Love Letters
“Love Letters” is a tragic-comedy drama with a story that lasted over half a century.
A 1998 New York play that won awards.
Shows start December 3rd, 2020 to February 7th, 2021.
Links to the play page on ticket sites:
London Theatre Direct – LOVEtheatre
Ballet – The Nutcracker Delights
“The Nutcracker” is a Christmas London tradition for the whole family.
The English National Ballet performs a version of the Nutcracker every year since 1950 … even on Christmas 2020.
The performance will take place in the Colosseum Hall from December 17, 2020 to January 3, 2021.
Links to the show page on ticket sites:
London Theatre Direct – LOVEtheatre
Panto shows
Panto, or in its long name pantomime, is a musical comedy performance for the whole family during the Christmas period.
Panto is usually based on a classic story, presented in a silly and funny way with the audience expected to be involved.
Potted Panto
“Potted Panto” is a children’s show that tells 7 classic stories in 70 minutes.
The show will run from December 5th to January 10th
Link to the show page on ticket sites:
London Theatre Direct – LOVEtheatre
Death Drop – Panto for adults
“Death Drop” is an attempt to take the concept of children’s shows and turn them into an adult-only drag show.
Limited performances from December 4th to January 17th.
Link to the show page on ticket sites:
London Theatre Direct– LOVEtheatre
Christmas-themed performances
A Christmas Carol
“A Christmas Carol” is a beloved classic musical that returns every year at Christmas, this year with the comedian Brian Conley.
Performs from December 7, 2020 to January 7, 2021.
Link to the show page on ticket sites:
London Theatre Direct – LOVEtheatre
Bill Bailey: Christmas Larks!
Comedian Bill Bailey in a special stand-up show for Christmas.
From December 28 to January 3.
Link to the show page on ticket sites:
London Theatre Direct – LOVEtheatre
Music concerts
One night records presents lockdown town
A new music experience called “Lockdown Town” with 5 different music types and a commitment to social distancing.
Show throughout December and January.
Link to the show page on ticket website:
London Theatre Direct
Later in 2021, other musicals and plays in London are expected to return, and there we are also expecting new surprises.
You can find details about the return dates of each of the shows in the London Musicals Guide.