Text: 'Irresistibly Uplifting, Hollywood Reporter. Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Alywych Theatre. Image: 'Tina' shining in a gold light against a black background with a smile on her face, wearing a gold dress. The text is in glittery gold.

Text 'nothing matches it' - New York Times. Roald Dahls' Matilda The Musical, Cambridge Theatre London. RSC Royal Shakespeare Company. Image: A little girl (Matilda) stood with her hands on her hips looking up into the left-hand distance. She is stood in-front of a glowing blue lights, which makes her look almost like a silhouette. It is a powerful image.

Text: More to see than can ever be seen...Disney The Lion King, Lyceum Theatre London. Image: Man wearing tribal-like clothing, with shadows of giraffes in the background against a yellow background.

Disney's Frozen The West End Musical at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Text: The Snowman, Sadler's Wells West End Peacock Theatre. 18 Nov - 30 Dec, Image: A snowman and a young boy flying off into the sky.

Text: The longest running comedy in the West End. The Play That Goes Wrong. Duchess Theatre. Image:: Image of the cast in costume stood ina V formation.

5 stars 'London's guiltiest pleasure' Mail on Sunday. Agatha Christie Witness for the Prosecution. An overhead shot of London County Hall with the court in order, the accused faces the bench. The gallery is full of audience members.

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Text: The Smartest Giant in Town, A musical adaptation of the bestselling book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. | Image: A giant pair of legs and shoes are surrounded by small cartoon animals, trees and houses.

Against a background of towerblocks alongside a river, a dancer flings one bare foot high, her arms crossed in front of her body as she twists in the opposite direction. Her skin is spattered with mud and the image is in black and white, apart from highlights of coppery brown around her nose, cheeks and eyes.

Matinee Sundays Tickets

TINA: The Tina Turner Musical

From £13

Matilda The Musical

From £25

The Lion King

From £40

Frozen The Musical

From £36

The Snowman

From £17

The Play That Goes Wrong

From £25

Witness for the Prosecution

From £15

Peter Pan Goes Wrong

From £19

The Smartest Giant in Town

From £13

Message In A Bottle

From £40

Shen Yun

From £82

Sunday Matinees

Wake up! It's Sunday, and it is time for you to enjoy your holiday with a West End show. While many productions do not perform on this day, London has a few well-known theatres that welcome anticipating audiences on this last day of the week. Whether it is a new drama or a classic musical, make your day amazing with a Sunday matinee. Take a trip to one of the top West End theatres and enjoy a spectacular performance. In the digital world, most people are content to sit on their couch all day long, watching TV. However, nothing beats the essence of live performances.

Sunday matinees are hugely popular in London. Since the city never rests, it is usually full of tourists and locals alike. A huge section of this crowd is made up of people who are going to theatres. Join them for an afternoon filled with fun and entertainment. The best way to spend the day is to follow it up with a sweet little tour of the city and a delectable dinner. There are plenty of popular restaurants across London. Whether you want one in the West End or you already have a favourite on your mind, you are in for a treat as many restaurants offer authentic, fresh food.

Book your tickets to a Sunday matinee for a wonderful theatre experience. Usually, the show timings are somewhere between three and four, but they may differ from theatre to theatre. Either way, add an afternoon show to your itinerary and enjoy your Sunday in the city!