

If it works with your schedule, matinees will almost always be cheaper than evening time slots. Theatre Monkey can help you decide which seats should be fine to buy.Īlternatively, if you’re willing to stand for a couple of hours, Shakespeare’s Globe offers £5 standing tickets. This means you won’t get a full view of the stage – banisters, railings or walls may be in the way, for example – but you will make significant savings, and some aren’t actually that bad, meaning they are worth the gamble. When choosing your seats, you may notice that some are categorised as “restricted viewing”. This August, Official London Theatre is also offering free tickets for under 16s (as long as they’re accompanied by an adult) for shows including Wicked and Waitress. The National Theatre runs a discounted Entry Pass scheme for members between 16 and 25, while the Barbican offers similarly helpful discounts to theatre fans between 14 and 25. Young and in London? Various initiatives allow young people to access tickets on the cheap. You’ll have to go in person to collect them, so check the online guide first to get an idea of what’s available. Official London Theatre’s TKTS booth is open seven days a week in bustling Leicester Square, and it’s great for securing last-minute tickets to big shows.

It’s very competitive, but always worth a shot. Grab “rush” tickets for all sorts of productions not long before the curtain rises. The best time to head over to the box office will vary between different productions, but you should be prepared to get there early morning (and potentially queue).īuying last minute isn’t always a sign of procrastination, it can also be a savvy tactical move. Take a chance and head down to the theatre on the day of a performance you have your eye on, and you may just be in luck. For those high-demand shows that sell out well in advance, keeping on top of resells can be one way in. If you can visit London venues in person, it’s worth asking whether any returned tickets are back on the market. If you don’t see a deal you like on any of the ticketing sites, try some of these options. (Photo from ATG Tickets) Top tips for getting cheap theatre tickets In August, you can take a child to see Wicked for free with a full-paying adult. Bag discounts on Mama Mia, The Phantom of the Opera and more. London Theatre District lists the bestselling shows and the biggest discounts running.

The clue is in the name – get last-minute tickets for some of the West End’s biggest shows, including Wicked and Waitress The Musical.
