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London
is world famous for its 'West End' shows, for many people the theatre
is the main reason for a visit.
The number of shows in London are many, covering musicals, comedy,
plays and classics.
Most but not all venues are very central around the Leicester Square
/ Covent Garden area.
The top shows that everyone wants to see are sold out weeks, sometimes
months ahead. Others that are not doing so well are cleared with
very deep discounts on the day.
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Purchasing
Theatre Tickets
When you purchase a theatre ticket, normally the best way to purchase
if you can is direct from the theatre, for most people this is impractical.
The top shows are sold out weeks if not months in advance.
As yet it is not generally possible to purchase tickets direct online
from the theatre. most are sold through agents of one kind or another.
When you purchase a theatre ticket you should be made aware of the
face value, this is the normal price of the ticket if you bought direct
from the theatre. Agents will normally charge you more than the face
value, this is their commission. On some occassions if there is an
offer you will pay less than the face value of the ticket.
Half Price Ticket Booths
Around Leicester Square in the heart of the theatre district are a
number of kiosks selling discounted tickets. |
The
official hald price discount office should be your first port of call.
It is on the south side of Leicester Square itself, (pictured right)
and is hard to miss.
Most tickets on offer are same day performances. Shows available are
posted. |
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Don't
expect to get tickets this way for the latest blockbuster shows, these
are sold out well in advance and they have no need to discount.
Also beware that the biggest discounts are normally for the most expensive
seats. Sometimes the discounted price of the most expensive seats
are still above the price available for cheaper situated seats. |
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West
End Show + Hotel Stay Packages (Enhanced Availability)
It can
make sense to purchase your show tickets and hotel in one cost saving
bundle. As well as the financial incentive, you will often find that
agents that put together these bundles have allocations of tickets
for shows that have long sold out through alternative avenues. |
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