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The hottest UK theatre tickets on sale right now from A Streetcar Named Desire to Spitting Image

Don't miss these incredible productions across the UK

Lin-Manuel Miranda is Alexander Hamilton and Phillipa Soo is Eliza Hamilton in HAMILTON, the filmed version of the original Broadway production. (Disney+)
A still from the filmed version of the original Broadway production of Hamilton. (Disney+)

TV and movies are great, but nothing beats the thrill of going to the theatre.

The UK boasts one of the finest theatre cultures in the world, so it's no surprise that it also attracts some of the biggest talent to its stages.

From gritty dramas and spooky ghost tales to lavish musicals and comedic farces, UK theatre can offer something for everyone.

With that in mind, we've gathered the hottest theatre tickets that are available right now in one place for you.

A Streetcar Named Desire

Paul Mescal will be performing at the Phoenix Theatre in 2023. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Paul Mescal will be performing at the Phoenix Theatre in 2023. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

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When: 20 March - 6 May, 2023

Where: Phoenix Theatre, London

After earning his first Oscar nomination for Aftersun, Irish actor Paul Mescal is suddenly one of the hottest actors on the planet making his appearance in the Tennessee Williams masterpiece an irresistible proposition.

It's a strictly limited engagement as the Funny People star will be off to shoot Gladiator 2 this summer, so you will need to be quick to nab a ticket.

A Little Life

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James Norton was electrifying in Happy Valley. (BBC)

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When: 25 March - 18 June, 2023

Where: Harold Pinter Theatre, London

After his unforgettable turn as psychopath Tommy Lee Royce in the final season of Happy Valley, James Norton can next be seen in A Little Life, Ivo van Hove's production of the Hanya Yanagihara novel. Set in New York, it follows four college friends torn about by love, ambition, addiction and pride. Norton says the play is disturbing, but they have therapists on hand to help all the actors.

Hamilton

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21:  Christine Allado, Rachelle AnnGo, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Rachel John during the curtain call of the press night performance of
Christine Allado, Rachelle AnnGo, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Rachel John at the curtain call for the 2017 UK premiere of Hamilton. (Getty Images)

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When: 11 November, 2023 - 24 February, 2024

Where: Palace Theatre, Manchester

Lin-Manuel Miranda's award-winning hip-hop musical about America's founding fathers is finally going on tour in the UK. If you want to be in the room where it happens, and don't fancy the trek to London, the touring production will first be staged in Manchester where it's sure to be another surefire hit. Catch it now before it moves on.

Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical

Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical (Avalon)
Idiots Assemble: Spitting Image The Musical (Avalon)

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When: 24 May - 26 August, 2023

Where: The Phoenix Theatre, London

Spearheaded by Roger Law, the creator of the Spitting Image series, this stage production brings the satirical puppet show to the stage with a new musical from Al Murray and double Olivier award winner Sean Foley. Introduced by Master of Ceremonies Sir Ian McKellen, the show — developed at the Birmingham Rep earlier this year — features a stellar line-up of over 100 puppets of the great and the not so good from Tom Cruise to Harry and Meghan.

Operation Mincemeat

After successful development runs at Southwark Playhouse and Riverside Studios, Operation Mincemeat is heading to the West End. (Splitlip)
After successful development runs at Southwark Playhouse and Riverside Studios, Operation Mincemeat is heading to the West End. (Splitlip)

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When: From 29 March 2023

Where: Fortune Theatre, London

Not be confused with the 2022 Colin Firth movie of the same name, this critically acclaimed musical retells the same incredible true story of one of World War 2's most outlandish espionage missions, and is described as "Singin’ in the Rain meets Strangers on a Train, Noel Coward meets Noel Fielding". After successful development runs at Southwark Playhouse and Riverside Studios, the show is now coming to the West End. Recruit yourself for this mission immediately.

The Pillowman

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 18: Lily Allen attends The Charles Finch & CHANEL 2023 Pre-BAFTA Party at 5 Hertford Street on February 18, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Lily Allen will star in The Pillowman. (Getty Images)

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When: 10 June - 2 September, 2023

Where: Duke of York's Theatre, London

After earning widespread critical acclaim for his latest movie The Banshees of Inisherin, Martin McDonagh's 2003 twisted fairytale The Pillowman is being revived with an all-star cast that includes Lily Allen, Steve Pemberton, Paul Kaye and Matthew Tennyson. The play has been performed all around the world — often with incredible casts — so don't miss this chance to see one of the all-time greats live on stage.

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