Theatre Deals

For those planning a Budget Break to London you’ll be looking to keep the costs down on attractions as well as find a deal on theatre tickets for those looking to take in a show, (more details below).

1. Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, (£5/£10 tickets)

The Globe Theatre in London has 700 standing tickets available for each performance priced from just £5 or £10 per person.  There is new pricing in place so that half of all standing tickets will remain at £5 but the other half will increase to £10pp; still pretty good value! Whilst the standing area does have one of the best views of the theatre, it does mean you will need to stand throughout the performance.  Performances can last 2.5 to 3 hours including an interval.

2. The National Theatre £10 Friday Rush Tickets

Here’s a chance to pick up top London theatre tickets from just £10pp where you can scoop up seats for a fraction of standard price seating.  Limited to last minute availability, rush tickets offer substantial savings off top London theatre seat prices for those that can book and see at short notice. The good news is that rush tickets are available for performances taking place at the National Theatre on the Southbank, that includes the Olivier Theatre, Lyttelton Theatre & Dorfman Theatre, as well as selected performances of their West End transfers.  Find out more details over at the National Theatre Friday Rush Ticket Promotion.

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London Eye on the Southbank, (photo; Phil Loach)

3. RSC Tickets; £25 Tickets

The RSC have announced that they will be offering 250,000 tickets for just £25pp throughout their 2024 season.  For avid theatre fans, this is a great way to see productions in both Staratford-upon-Avon & London all for a discounted price.  There’s also a popular TikTok £10 aimed at younger guests too with more details available over at RSC Cheap Ticket promotions.

4. London; Royal Court Theatre; Monday Tickets

For those planning a budget visit to London, then look out this cheap ticket offer from the Royal Court Theatre.  Located in Sloane Square in London, the Royal Court Theatre releases discounted tickets every Monday at 9am for that evening’s shows. There are also discounts available for select performances at the Jerwood Theatre downstairs that are open for Friends & Supporters.  More details available at Royal Court Theatre Monday Tickets.

5. The Minack Theatre, (Cornwall)

Perched on top the rugged cliffs of the Cornwall peninsular, The Minack is an open-air theatre a must for visitors to the South West.  Carved into the granite cliff & overlooking some of the finest views of the Cornwall coast, the Minack is a spectacular setting to watch a performance.  Follow our guide packed with tips & tricks over at The Minack Theatre; How To Get The Most From Your Visit.

6. The New Vic; FREE ticket offer, (Newcastle)

The New Vic theatre in Staffordshire offers 50 FREE tickets for  most productions for those age 16-26 years.  Tickets are allocated on a first come, first served basis with tickets available Monday – Friday.  Two tickets per booking are available & limited to one pair of free tickets per season.  More details available at The New Vic; Under 26’s Go Free.

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7. DisneyTickets Magic Mondays

DisneyTickets releases a limited number of tickets for that week’s performances every Monday at 12 noon with tickets available for £29.50pp.  Simply sign up and log in early to ensure you are ready to go as soon as the tickets are released to be in with a chance of picking up cheap tickets in this Magic Monday promotion. Tickets are limited and non-refundable with more details available at DisneyTickets Magic Mondays.

8. The Old Vic; £10 preview tickets

Look out for promotional offers running at the Old Vic that includes £10 tickets for preview shows.  This discounted price is available for the first five performances of every show at The Old Vic.  More details available at Old Vic Preview Ticket Offer.

9. London Theatre Week

Running ever February/March time each year, London Theatre Week offers discounted theatre tickets to top London shows with tickets available from just £15pp.  With popular musicals, classic West End plays, immersive shows &  cabarets included within this promotion, this can offer substantial savings off standard price tickets. More information available at London Theatre Week.

10. Kids Week, (booking opens 13 June)

This Kids Week promotion runs during the full month of August and offers free child tickets for top London shows when accompanied by a full paying adult.  This is popular promotion that can offer value for money for those planning to take in a show over the school summer holidays.  Booking tends to open in June each year with tickets available for a range of shows during the month of August. More details available at Kids Week.

11. Everyman Playhouse Theatre, (£5 tickets)

For those aged between 14 & 25 years, you can take advantage of £5 theatre tickets when you join, (for free) the Young Everyman Playhouse in Liverpool.  Simply complete the form, flash your ID to prove your age & begin picking up your cheap tickets!  More details available at Cheap Theatre Tickets for Everyman Theatre.

12. The Royal Exchange, (Pay What You Decide)

Look out for this Pay What You Decide ticket offer running at the Royal Exchange theatre in Manchester on select performances.  A limited number of available seats will become available on a PWYD, (default is set to just £15pp).  Simply visit the box office in person or contact by phone, (no online discounts available).  More details available at Cheap Theatre Tickets for The Royal Exchange.

Show & Stay; Matilda The Musical

13. The National Theatre £10 Tickets, (16-25 year olds)

Pick up tickets to popular performances at The National Theatre for just £10pp for those age 16-25 years.  Located on the South bank in London, the National Theatre allocates a number of discounted tickets for every performance.  As this is a popular scheme, it’s worth taking note of when booking opens for each performance to be in with a chance to secure cheap tickets.  More information available at The National Theatre; £10 Tickets for 16-25 year olds.

14. Sheffield Theatres, (£5 tickets)

Sheffield Theatres offer a Live for 5 promotion for those age 16 -25 years, that secures £5 theatre tickets at selected performances.  Ticket are sold online for those that have created a Live for 5 account with more details available at Cheap Theatre tickets to Sheffield Theatres.

15. Scottish Opera, (£10 for under 26’s)

For those under 26 years, then take advantage of this £10 ticket offer for Scottish Opera for main shows in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness and Aberdeen.  Tickets can be booked online, over the phone or in person at the box office with a limit of 2 tickets per booking.  More details available at Cheap Scottish Opera Tickets.

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