Rent

Book RENT tickets in London

Book RENT tickets for Jonathan Larson's Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical at Tom Stoppard Theatre, formerly the Duke of York's Theatre, in London's West End. Inspired by Puccini's La Boheme and set in New York's East Village during the early 1990s AIDS crisis, RENT opened on Broadway in 1996 and went on to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama and four Tony Awards. This West End staging is directed by Luke Sheppard, whose credits include & Juliet and Paddington The Musical, bringing a fresh production to one of the most talked-about musicals of the past three decades.

Buy RENT tickets on tickadoo to compare seats and dates at The Tom Stoppard Theatre on St Martin's Lane. The score includes live band and ensemble numbers such as "Seasons of Love", "La Vie Boheme" and "One Song Glory", following a group of artists and friends across a year of poverty, illness, love and creative ambition.

The RENT musical: story, songs and staging on the West End

The story moves between a bohemian loft, a street-corner tent city, a nightclub and a hospital as the company navigate friendship, activism and loss. Larson's full rock score plays with haze, strobe lighting and smoking effects, so anyone with sensitivities may want to plan ahead. The production carries themes of HIV/AIDS, bereavement, drug use and strong language, and is recommended for ages 14 and above.

Official performance times are Monday to Saturday at 7:30pm, with matinees on Friday and Saturday at 2:30pm. Running time is about 2 hours 30 minutes including an interval; confirm the start time on your date when you book. If you are building a West End night out, pair RENT with other London favourites such as Hamilton tickets or Disney's The Lion King.

The Tom Stoppard Theatre and getting there

The Tom Stoppard Theatre opened in 1892 and seats around 640 across the stalls, dress circle and upper circle. It sits a short walk from Charing Cross and Leicester Square stations, right in the heart of the West End theatre district. Read more about the venue on our Tom Stoppard Theatre page, including seating tips and nearby stations.

Arrive with time to spare for bag checks and to find your seat. St Martin's Lane is busy before curtain, so leave a buffer if you are coming from dinner or another attraction. For more London shows and experiences, browse the London tickets hub.

Practical tips before you book RENT tickets

Choose seats based on how close you want to be to the band and ensemble energy: stalls put you nearest the stage, while the dress circle balances view and value for many visitors. Upper circle seats are steeper but often the keenest price point. These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled once booked, so double-check the date and time before you confirm.

Dress is smart casual for most West End evenings. If you are travelling with teens, the age guidance of 14+ and the show's themes are worth discussing ahead of time. Book RENT tickets early for weekend and holiday dates, when The Tom Stoppard Theatre fills quickly, and use tickadoo to lock in your preferred seats for this Luke Sheppard production in London.