WhatsOnStage’s biggest TikToks of 2025

As 2025 takes its final bow, we’re rounding up the TikToks that stole the show this year.

With curtain calls, rehearsal footage, casting news and seasonal surprises, these are the clips that theatre fans couldn’t stop watching.

The one with the curtain call – 1.1M

Starting our list with a joyous curtain-call clip from Friends! The Musical Parody , currently touring the UK and Ireland. High-energy bows, beaming cast members and plenty of nostalgia made this a hit with fans of both theatre and the iconic TV show.

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The one where they take a bow! So no one told you Friends! The Musical Parody is currently touring the UK and Ireland? 👏👏👏👏 #Friends #Musical #Theatre #Tour @friendsuktour

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Villains take over Halloween – 1.2M

Halloween weekend brought something extra special at Hercules in the West End. The evening performance concluded with an epic medley of villainous numbers, led by Susan Egan – the original voice of Meg in the animated film. The spooky surprises delighted audiences both in the theatre and online.

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A huge West End medley to celebrate Halloween at Hercules – fearing a variety of Disney villains! Be prepared for some unfortunate souls to know best… about Gaston! #WestEnd #Hercules #Disney

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Bows, glorious bows – 1.2M

The cast of Oliver! took their curtain call to roaring applause, and TikTok fans were cheering along from home. The timeless charm of a musical that never goes out of style!

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Consider yourself at home… in the West End! Oliver! is officially open in London! #Oliver #OliverOnStage #OliverTwist #Nancy #WestEnd #ShanayHolmes #London #Musical

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Meet the girl on fire – 2.3M

This year, audiences were introduced to Mia Carragher, who takes on the role of Katniss Everdeen in stage adaptation of The Hunger Games. Offering insight into the character and her journey with the production, the clip gave fans a chance to meet the performer behind the bow.

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THE GIRL ON FIRE HAS BEEN CAST   Mia Carragher will star as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games world premiere stage show opening in London this autumn #TheHungerGames #TheHungerGamesOnStage #Theatre #London

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Love? She won’t say it… but we will! – 2.7M

One of the most iconic numbers from Hercules had us swooning and sighing! Appearing in the number are Mae Ann Jorolan, making her West End debut as Meg, as well as the Muses: Candace Furbert (as Thalia), Sharlene Hector (as Clio), Brianna Ogunbawo (as Melpomene), Malinda Parris (as Calliope), and Robyn Rose-Li (as Terpsichore). Their rendition of “I Won’t Say I’m In Love” is nothing short of divine, reminding us why it remains such a standout in the show – and that’s the gospel truth!

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You will say you’re in love after this one! See more of Disney’s Hercules with Mae Ann Jorolan and the the Muses performing “I Won’t Say I’m In Love” #Hercules #Disney #Musical #Theatre #WestEnd #whatsonstage

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London, please look after this bear – 8.3M

Straight from the first preview of Paddington The Musical, everyone’s favourite bear made his very first stage bows! Cheers, grins, and a whole lot of marmalade-fuelled magic followed as audiences met him for the very first time.

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A ROUND OF A-PAWS!   The West End welcomes everyone’s favourite bear with the world premiere of Paddington The Musical – now playing in London 🍊🐻 #PaddingtonBear #PaddingtonTheMusical #Musical #London @Paddington The Musical

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Zero to Hero(es) – 11M

The Muses well and truly stole the spotlight as Hercules stars shared a vibrant performance of “Zero to Hero”. This clip quickly became a fan favourite – proving that these legendary narrators are, quite simply, heroes in their own right.

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FIRST LISTEN TO “ZERO TO HERO” FROM THE WEST END’S MUSES! Bless our souls! The Hercules musical opens in London later this year #Hercules #Disney #WestEnd #ZeroToHero #Muses

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Thirty, flirty and rehearsal-ready! – 13M

The top spot comes from a behind-the-scenes look inside rehearsals for the world premiere of 13 Going on 30 the Musical. This sneak peek sent excitement levels soaring as audiences caught their first glimpse of the beloved rom-com heading to the stage.

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FIRST LOOK AT 13 GOING ON 30 THE MUSICAL! See inside rehearsals of the world premiere musical before it arrives in Manchester! #13GoingOn30 #Musicals #NewMusicals

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