| Everyone loves the thrill of the theatre, the | | | | Booking in advance and comparing prices online is |
| excitement of a musical and the passion of an | | | | common now with theatre goers who want a |
| opera - and if you know where to look it is | | | | bargain. Often by going through a third party you |
| possible to secure discount theatre tickets so you | | | | can secure a better price than going direct to the |
| can see a show for less. | | | | theatre. But, it's worth searching around by doing |
| For younger theatre goers keep your student ID | | | | online comparisons and calling the theatre direct. |
| handy. Some of London's theatres keep aside a | | | | But you do need to be cautious. Before booking |
| small number of tickets for students who are | | | | anything online check that the website is authentic |
| willing to stand for the duration of the show. | | | | - does it have a UK-based address and a |
| Before booking ask whether they offer any such | | | | telephone number to call if there are any |
| tickets, or whether they can offer a student | | | | problems? This should help you avoid being duped. |
| discount. | | | | Never purchase tickets from a ticket tout outside |
| During the summer holidays children have the | | | | the theatre. The chances are your seats will also |
| opportunity to see shows for free thanks to Kids | | | | have been sold to several other people leaving |
| Week. The scheme enables anyone between 5 | | | | you out of pocket and with no performance to |
| and 16 to enjoy a free ticket when accompanied | | | | even look forward to. |
| by a full-paying adult. Considering how expensive | | | | Before purchasing any tickets make sure you |
| seats can get this is ideal for family outings. | | | | know what it is you're buying. Many discount |
| If you don't have a specific date that you want | | | | theatre tickets are cheap - not because they're a |
| to see a show then it's worth paying a visit to a | | | | bargain - but because they offer a restricted |
| theatre early in the morning. Several West End | | | | view. Consider whether not having a clear view of |
| theatres keep aside a limited number of tickets | | | | the stage is worth saving money for. |
| which are released the morning of the | | | | Check with agents, websites and anywhere else |
| performance and can go for as little as | | | | you purchase tickets from, where the seats are |
| £10. | | | | located and any possible restrictions that may |
| In a similar vein the ticket booths, located in | | | | affect your enjoyment of the show. |
| Leicester Square and Brent Cross Shopping | | | | London has one of the best theatre scenes in the |
| Centre, are the official outlets for discount theatre | | | | world - but it can also be one of the most |
| tickets. If you don't mind what you see you can | | | | expensive. So if you're hoping to catch a |
| secure tickets for up to half the usual cost. Again, | | | | performance in the West End make sure you |
| tickets are available for that day's performance | | | | look around first for discount theatre tickets. |
| but you can often get top price tickets for less. | | | | |