Guest Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 We are planning a trip to London in February half term and plan to visit a musical in the West End, we saw Sound of Music this year which was fab Has anyone bought tickets from those kiosks that sell last minute tickets. Are they really cheap and can you get top shows? We would like Lion King, Wicked, Mama Mia that sort of thing (we would like to see Avenue Q but dont think its suitable for children?) Any advice on where to get cheap tickets appreciated or do we just pay full whack Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 We go to the theatre in the West End reasonably often. I always assumed the last minute kiosk places would be more expensive than getting them straight from the theatre putting on the show. Some shows are fully booked at certain times maybe half term would be one of those times. I would phone the theatre and book tickets now, in advance, to be on the safe side. Going to see Herges Adventures of Tintin next week, am a big Tintin fan Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Going to see Herges Adventures of Tintin next week, am a big Tintin fan Tessa Ooh You lucky thing! I loved Tintin when I was a child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Egluntine wrote: Ooh You lucky thing! I loved Tintin when I was a child. We have all the Tintin books and it was bedtime reading for both our sons for years not taking them to the theatre with us though, just me and DH. We booked in August because last year it got sold out really quickly Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabergé Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 You could try this website http://www.seetickets.com/see/index.asp?filler2=nav&filler3=id1week I've used them several times before. It's not a discount site but at least you know exactly where you'll be sitting. Or choose a show & look up the website of the theatre & book directly? Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 I found this website helpful for show/seat/theatre reviews www.theatremonkey.co.uk for "best seat info" hints and tips etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clash City Rocker Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 On a couple of trips to London we've done this. Go into a internet cafe or your Hotel internet. pay for the minimum time you can get. Access www.lastminute.com and search for London Theatre for that date. Book on-line and pick the tickets up at the Theatre Box Office half an hour before the show. Last time we did it we got 3 tickets for "Rent" face value price £25.00 each we paid £10.00 each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Clash, great minds think alike. I've had some fabulous bargains from lastminute.com . Also recommended for eating cheaply at some very s"Ooops, word censored!"y restaurants, a lot of them do cheap menus for lastminute customers as long as you're prepared to eat early, ideal for pre-show meals, and book ahead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 You can get 2 for 1 tickets for a number of shows here: http://www.daysoutguide.co.uk/Search-Results.aspx?AttractionTypeID=17&County=London We've done this a few times and so far have not been asked to show our train tickets at the theatre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I believe the half-price kiosk does offer genuine bargains, but you have to be there early and queue up, and it is pot luck as to which shows you can get tickets for. If you look at their website, http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/tkts/today you can see which shows they don't have cheap tickets for, and what the likely discount is. Beware of other ticket kiosks, you are generally better to go direct to the theatre. If you're in London anyway, it's always worth going to the Box Office in case of any returns if there's a show you really want to see. Good luck - I love going to the theatre, and don't really go often enough considering how close to London I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Thanks all Some great ideas We aren't bothered what show we see really. We just love the theatre So maybe we'll just pitch up and take our chances If not I'm sure there are other things we could do instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhapsody Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 I took my boys to Spamalot, it was absolutely brilliant and totally hilarious. Also they do a 'family friendly friday' where you only pay your children's ages-bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...