Six the Musical at Vaudeville Theatre London

If you've got kids aged 8–15 (or you're young at heart), Six is a sharp, 80-minute sprint through Tudor history dressed up as a pop concert. It's at the Vaudeville Theatre on the Strand, walking distance from Trafalgar Square — no interval means no excuses to leave early.

The deal

Tickets range from £29 to £89 depending on seat location and performance time. The show runs 80 minutes with no interval. It's set at the Vaudeville Theatre, Strand, London WC2.

Why we like it

First, the no-interval format is genuine: younger audiences get a tight, zippy production that doesn't outstay its welcome. Second, £29 entry-level tickets mean you're not bankrolling West End prices if you're testing whether your child actually likes live theatre. Third, the Strand location is properly central — you can loop in a walk around Covent Garden or a coffee before curtain.

Catch: premium seats climb to £89. School holidays and weekends will book faster and likely push you toward the higher end. Also, while it's designed for younger audiences, the show isn't dumbed down — it's genuinely clever about its subject matter, which some find a selling point and others find they've paid for their 10-year-old to learn about Henry VIII's marital history in song form.

How to book

Head to the Vaudeville Theatre box office direct or via their ticketing partner. Check availability by date and time — matinee performances often have better availability than evening slots, and mid-week shows are typically easier to secure than weekends.

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