Best UK musicals on tour 2024: From Disney to West End shows coming to UK venues near you

Travel from the prisons of Chicago to the barricades of Paris without leaving your city this spring. Here are the best musicals on tour.

By Olivia Garrett

Published: Friday, 19 April 2024 at 10:06 AM

Stephen Sondheim wrote a song called There’s No Place Like London – but was he right?

While the West End is undoubtedly the birthplace of musicals (sorry Broadway, but it’s true), we can’t help but notice that most major shows have outgrown their London home and moved out over the last few years.

From renowned classics like The Wizard of Oz and Chicago to more recent hits like Dear Evan Hansen, many shows are making their way across the country on tour.

This recent upswing in travelling musicals can only be considered a good thing as, instead of spending your weekends buying expensive train tickets into town, you can find a top quality West End show right on your doorstep.

Most of these touring shows also bring big names to your local area, like Michael Ball and Alfie Boe in Les Misérables: The Arena Spectacular or Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe in Kinky Boots.

Plus, seats are bound to be cheaper – as we’ve covered in our how to get cheap theatre tickets piece, the cost of West End performances has gone up massively in the past few years.

Not convinced? That’s OK, you can still take a look at our guide to the best West End shows. But otherwise, here are the best musicals to see on tour.

Wondering about the best family-friendly options? Here are the best kids theatre shows, or check out the best Shakespeare plays.

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