Book the Best Seats With Our Guide to Buying London Theatre Tickets
London’s West End is famous for its world-class theatres, with London musicals drawing in huge audiences for every performance. You’ll be spoilt for choice with the huge range of musicals, shows and plays that London has to offer. Whether you’re looking for cheap London theatre tickets or simply want the best seats in the house, here are a few ideas of the how to book ahead.
Tickets to the best London musicals often sell out quickly, so to guarantee your seat and save yourself a trip to the theatre Box Office, it’s always best to buy your theatre tickets before you get to London.
Visit London makes it easy to book your tickets in advance, the theatre guide lists what’s on and there are plenty of reviews and special offers to help you choose.
Using the Visit London secure online booking service is easy, you’ll find unbeatable deals on London theatre tickets and theatre breaks. Current special offers include:
* Priscilla Queen of the Desert theatre ticket; was £60, now £45
* The Woman in Black theatre ticket; was £42.50, now £22.50
* Grease the Musical theatre ticket; was £53.50, now £32.50
* We Will Rock You theatre ticket; was £55, now £32.50
Book a Theatre Package with Visit London
If you’re booking a hotel for your trip to London, you could save money on your tickets by booking a theatre break package through Visit London. Theatre breaks are a great way to see a top London musical on a tight budget, as both the hotel accommodation and theatre tickets are usually well discounted. Current London Theatre Breaks include:
* Love Never Dies theatre break from £77
* Mamma Mia theatre break from £82
* Billy Elliot the Musical theatre break from £70
* Oliver! theatre break from £72
Alternatively, if you’ve already arranged accommodation, why not book a theatre ticket and dinner package with Visit London? These great value deals make for a fantastic night out. Current meal deals include:
* 39 Steps theatre ticket and dinner from £24.50
* Dreamboats and Petticoats plus dinner from £23.50
* Blood Brothers and dinner from £24.99
* Thriller – Live and dinner from £27.50
Last Minute London Theatre Ticket Deals
If you’re looking for last minute ticket deals, the Tkts Booth in Leicester Square sells half price tickets to top London Musicals. To get the best tickets, arrive early and prepare to queue, as the most popular same-day tickets usually get snapped up very quickly. However, if you are fairly flexible about what you want to see you will always find a bargain.
For last minute ticket deals on a particular play or musical, it may be worth visiting the theatre’s Box Office in person. Depending on the show’s popularity they may have standby tickets or returns available.
Top Tips on Buying London Theatre Tickets
Once you’ve decided on what London theatre tickets to buy and where to book, make sure you follow these top tips to ensure you get a good deal:
* Always check the seating plan before purchasing your tickets, either online or at the theatre Box Office, to ensure that you have an unrestricted view
* Make sure you only buy London theatre tickets from legitimate agents that are registered with STAR (The Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers)
* Beware of ticket touts operating both online and outside theatres, as tickets may be forged or stolen, and are likely to be over-priced
* Always ask to see the price printed on the ticket, as agents always charge a booking fee, which should Tadalis SX be no more than 25% of the tickets’ “face value”.
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