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Who should I book London Theatre tickets with? ›

Make sure you buy your tickets from legitimate agents, such as STAR members (The Society of Ticket Agents & Retailers). Always ask to see the "face value" of the ticket – in other words, the price printed on the ticket – as ticket agents always charge a booking fee which should be no more than 25% of the face value.

“The price of a theatre ticket is driven by a combination of cost and demand. The cost of making theatre is rising faster than inflation, but ticket prices are not.” Gracey points me towards Solt's figures, based on reporting by its member theatres.

A stage adaptation of the Oscar-winning Japanese anime movie "Spirited Away" that premiered in Tokyo in 2022 has become popular with audiences in London since its sold-out opening at a major theater in the British capital earlier this month.

To book, look for the Ambassador Box seats when booking your tickets online, they can be found on either side of the seating plan in selected venues. Alternatively you can book by phone on 0844 871 7615 (Calls cost 7p per minute, plus your phone company's access charge).

West End theatre tickets can be very popular, so we advise to book theatre tickets as early as possible. However, if you're looking to book last minute West End theatre tickets, many shows will have tickets for performances a few days in advance or even on the same day.

You can wear jeans, shorts, trainers, dungarees, you name it. As long as you're dressed appropriately to walk around London, you're dressed appropriately for the theatre.

In a majority of the theatres, the Stalls and Dress Circle sections are considered to have the best seats. In Stalls, rows 6-8 provide the best view. However, every theatre is different and the number of rows may vary slightly.

Kabuki, nohgaku (noh and kyogen), and bunraku puppet theater make up the essential forms of Japanese theatrical entertainment. Traditional Japanese theatre is a colorful and mesmerizing combination of dance, drama and musical accompaniment.

Audiences in the UK now have the chance to be spirited away and delight in the mystery of this genre-defining animation classic at the West End's iconic London Coliseum for a strictly limited season. *This show is in Japanese with English translation visible from all seats.

Also known as a loge or loggia, box seating is great for small groups who are looking to stick together at the theatre without sitting in a line. Box seating is likely to be a more expensive seating option, but it's definitely worth it if you're looking for less interference around you.

Can I take a bag to the theatre in London? ›

The maximum bag size is 40cm x 35cm x 19cm. We are not able to admit oversized bags. Our cloakroom is currently closed, so you will need to store any large bags offsite if you are attending a performance, tour or event.

The recent survey determined that the average most expensive ticket for plays rose by 50 per cent in 2024, from £94.45 in 2023 to £141.61. Last year the most expensive play was the National Theatre's rendition of The Crucible where top-price tickets were £150.

Which London Theatre Seats Offer The Best View? In a majority of the theatres, the Stalls and Dress Circle sections are considered to have the best seats. In Stalls, rows 6-8 provide the best view. However, every theatre is different and the number of rows may vary slightly.

TKTS London is the number one place for discount theatre tickets for London's West End. Our world famous TKTS booth in the heart of Leicester Square is open seven days a week.

Hannah Essex, co-chief executive of SOLT and UK Theatre, said: “Emerging data shows that the average price of a ticket outside London is around £30, whereas in London it is £54. This is reflective of a range of factors that affect ticket price-points."