These 10 top London shows sustained success for years—some for decades—as they entertained both residents and global visitors performance after performance.
1. The Mousetrap, 1952 – present.
The Mousetrap is a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie. The Mousetrap opened in London’s West End in 1952, and has been running continuously since then. The longest running West End show, it has by far the longest initial run of any play in history, with its 25,000th performance having taken place on 18 November 2012. The play is known for its twist ending, which the audience are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre.
2. Les Misérables, 1985 – present.
Les Mis debuted in Paris in September 1980, before arriving in London’s West End on 8 October 1985. Based on Victor Hugo’s novel and set in revolutionary era France, Les Misérables is the story of former convict Jean Valjean and his quest for redemption.
Its first three-month engagement at Barbican Theatre sold out, and the show has been running continuously in the West End ever since, making it one of the longest-running musical in the world.
3. The Phantom Of The Opera, 1986 – present.
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