West End Ticket Prices Soar as Celebrities Like Tom Holland and Cara Delevingne Take Center Stage”

Theatre enthusiasts are facing steep costs for West End productions featuring stars such as Tom Holland and Cara Delevingne, according to The Stage’s latest ticketing survey.

Top-tier tickets for London’s musicals and plays have surged by 9.3% since 2023, marking the first time some play tickets have surpassed £200.

Those seeking the highest-priced play tickets should look to see Tom Holland in “Romeo and Juliet,” where a single ticket costs £298, offering a “pulsating new vision” of Shakespeare’s classic.

For musicals, the most expensive seat is at the Playhouse Theatre for Cara Delevingne’s “Cabaret,” priced at £303.

This year’s West End lineup has also featured Dominic West, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sir Ian McKellan, and Stacey Dooley, who is making her debut in “2:22: A Ghоst Story.”

Tom Holland’s announcement as Romeo Montague drew over 60,000 fans scrambling to pᴜrchase tickets, which sold out within hours and now resell for £300 each.

Despite the higher costs, the average cheapest ticket this year decreased by 3.4% to £24.58, offering some relief to budget-conscious theatre-goers.

Responding to the data, Society of London Theatre president Eleanor Lloyd highlighted the industry’s efforts to maintain affordability while supporting access schemes for diverse audiences.