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Regent's Park Open Air
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre · Play
Until Jul 2026
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West End plays - your questions answered
For gripping drama, To Kill a Mockingbird and The Mousetrap are hard to beat. Fans of a good adaptation should look at Stranger Things: The First Shadow, The Hunger Games on Stage and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
Plays tend to be shorter than musicals, usually between 90 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes. Some run straight through without an interval, while epics can be longer. The running time for each production is listed on its show page.
The Mousetrap holds the record. Agatha Christie's murder mystery has been playing in the West End continuously since 1952, making it the longest-running show of any kind in the world.
It depends on the play. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and My Neighbour Totoro work well for older children and families, while many dramas are written for adult audiences. Always check the age guidance on the show page before booking.
Book early and consider a midweek matinee, which is usually cheaper than a weekend evening. Our cheap tickets page collects the shows with the lowest prices, plays included.
A play tells its story through dialogue and action, without a score. A musical weaves in songs and often dance to carry the story. If you prefer sharp writing and a focus on performance over spectacle, a play is usually the better fit.
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