| The word 'Theatre' is the act of performing | | | | Every ticket should show the value of the ticket |
| stories in front of a viewing audience using | | | | and where you are supposed to be seated. |
| combinations of things, such as speech, music and | | | | 5) When buying tickets over the phone or on the |
| dance. Theatre as we know it, takes on many | | | | internet, ask if you can collect your tickets before |
| forms such as opera, plays and pantomime. | | | | the theatre performance. |
| When one wishes to see a performance at the | | | | 6) Theatre ticket agents invariably charge a |
| theatre, we have to purchase theatre tickets. | | | | booking fee. This will usually be no more than a |
| Here are some buying tips to bear in mind: - | | | | quarter of the indicated face value of the theatre |
| 1) Check the face value of the theatre ticket. If | | | | tickets. |
| you are purchasing this ticket in person, ask to | | | | 7) Discount tickets for a lot of shows are |
| view it first. | | | | available from the theatre ticket booth. |
| 2) Check that your chosen seat does not have | | | | 8) A lot of theatres now sell tickets on the |
| any restrictions from a viewing perspective. If in | | | | internet. However, please note that a larger range |
| doubt ask to see the theatre seating plan. | | | | of tickets are often available from the box office. |
| 3) If you are purchasing tickets from a theatre | | | | 9) If you or someone attending a theatre |
| ticket agency, ensure that they are a member of | | | | performance is disabled, always check with the |
| 'STAR' (The Society of Ticket Agents & | | | | the theatre about disabled access before you |
| Retailers). | | | | make a booking. |
| 4) If you go to buy tickets from a ticket agency | | | | 10) Don't buy tickets from 'ticket touts'. They can |
| in person, check the form before signing for it. | | | | often be found on the street trying to sell tickets. |