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Love is in the air this month. Yes, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and London’s West End is getting ready for one of its busiest nights of the year. A trip to the theatre is often the perfect way to treat your loved one. But will they enjoy a heartfelt tearjerker, an uplifting romcom or perhaps a good old fashioned song-and-dance spectacular?  We know that with so many shows to choose from it can be difficult to pick the right one, so here is our rundown of the best Valentine’s Day theatre on February 14th.

Crazy for You: This classic musical comedy only arrived on stage in 1992 after Ken Ludwig rewrote the story of George and Ira Gershwin’s Girl Crazy. The show is packed with songs from Hollywood’s golden era, including “I Got Rhythm”, “Nice Work If You Can Get It” and “Embraceable You”.

Ghost the Musical: Moving, uplifting and certainly one for romantics (who can forget the iconic love scene at a potter’s wheel?), Ghost the Musical combines jaw-dropping special effects with wonderful new songs whilst remaining faithful to the story of the Oscar-winning film. 

The Phantom of the Opera: London’s most popular love story for the last 25 years is still as bold and dramatic as ever. When the beautiful singer Christine Daaé enters the Paris Opera House she becomes the obsession of the building’s mysterious musical genius with momentous consequences. 

Singin’ in the Rain: This new musical is certainly making a splash! Former Royal Ballet Principal Adam Cooper plays the role of Don Lockwood, a silent movie star who finds his career turned upside down with the arrival of talking pictures and a chance meeting with the attractive showgirl Kathy Seldon. 

Legally Blonde the Musical: If your other half is a fan of all things pink, this sparkling show is definitely a strong bet with plenty of laughs thrown in for good measure! Hollyoaks Carley Stenson plays Elle Woods, a bubbly California girl who becomes an unlikely student at Harvard Law School. 

Matilda the Musical: Roald Dahl’s wonderfully witty children’s story is now a full-length musical, with all of the memorably grotesque characters finding a place on stage. Musical comedian Tim Minchin has written some fantastic songs for this 5-star production.

Shrek the Musical: Everyone’s favourite ogre sets off on a life-changing adventure to rescue a hot-headed princess from a dragon, all to satisfy the huge ego of tiny ruler Lord Farquaad. This fantastic show is based on the Dreamworks film and stars Girls Aloud’s Kimberly Walsh as Princess Fiona.

The Ladykillers: This hilarious play has been brought to the stage by Graham Linehan, the writer of the I.T. Crowd and Father Ted. Peter Capaldi (The Thick of It) stars as Professor Marcus, a criminal mastermind whose latest robbery is undone by the unlikely figure of elderly widow Mrs Wilberforce.

Hay Fever: This classic comedy by Noel Coward shines a spotlight on the eccentric Bliss family, former stage star Judith (played by Lindsay Duncan), her novelist husband and their two children. Each invites a guest to spend the weekend, only to alienate them with their outlandish behaviour.

The 39 Steps: Four actors play all the roles in this madcap staging of John Buchan’s The 39 Steps. Nothing has been cut from Alfred Hitchcock’s memorable film adaptation, including the chase of the Flying Scotsman, the escape on the Forth Bridge and the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged! 

Thriller Live!: This exciting concert show pays tribute to the music of Michael Jackson by taking a nostalgic look at the King of Pop’s entire recording career, from his early days with The Jackson 5 to his sensational success as a solo artist. Features all of MJ’s biggest hits and dance moves!