London West End shows in August

We always go to the ticket booths in Leicester Square on the day. You can then buy cut price tickets, unsold or returns.
We go to a matinee then for a meal in Chinatown.
That way you do not have to go if you're not up to it.

That should be "on travel" above. Here's a link with more info:
www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/waterloo-station-chaos-south-west-trains-run-fewer-services-as-commuters-face-fresh-delays-this-a3594406.html

tricia just be aware that there is a major upgrade being undertaken at Waterloo station with severely reduced services and every Tube station has posters warning of the knock-on effect it will have to travel in London. I get in to London via Waterloo and will avoid August for travel.

Annie with Miranda Hart has had really good reviews..

Thre's loads of kids plays around at the moment too - Horrible Histories, The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-Time, The Gruffalos child, What the Ladybird Heard, The Lion King, Aladdin

and the best of all
Gangsta Granny!

Thanks for the replies - I know the grandchildren would love going to a show, but I think the adults might be too tired.
They're only in the UK for 2 months and are incredibly busy. Go back to Kuwait mid to end of August. I might take them all out for a meal instead.
West Side Story would have been ideal, but it's not on this year.
I looked up booking for Matilda, but they're all booked for the day we would have gone.

Is Billy Elliot still showing ?
A friend has seen Wicked several times and says teens in the audience seem to enjoy it.

If you can get tickets I would recommend 42nd Street or Matilda. From what I have read about the play at the Old Vic I don't think it would be suitable.

Are you thinking of going during Kidsweek? There's lots of great shows and children go free if accompanied by an adult.