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Dirik Hameed
Enjoying things like shows, concerts, and plays shouldn't require you to break the bank. There are theatre tickets on sale at very affordable rates that you can buy. If you're planning to see a show in London and you will need to commute there and stay in a hotel, you should try to save as much as possible. You can do this by looking for cheap theatre tickets. In fact, even highly rated productions can have really cheap tickets since even the most well known theatres offer discounts for various occasions. You can avail of these cheap theatre tickets when you're staying at London for a particular time. This will require that you get some knowledge on where to get look or at least have some starting ground. First off, you should always be attentive of ticket booths. You can get as much as half price off on West End shows from ticket booths at Leister Square and Brent Shopping Centre. On the day of the show, you should expect most ticket sellers to start selling their remaining tickets at a discount. You can also get full price tickets to other events, like sports and concerts, from the same ticket booths. If you really want a ticket to a theatre show, however, you should come as early as possible because they run out fast. If you compare theatre tickets it is advisable to visit ticket booths because they avail discounted tickets for over 3 shows every day. Most of the shows have tickets at 50% off and you can usually expect to pay ten to twenty five pounds. You can also save money by asking for standby theatre tickets or reserves from the theatre box office on the night of a particular show. Ever heard of "pay what you can"? This is what the Arcola Theatre offers on most Tuesdays from 7pm on the night of the performance. The National Theatre likewise has shows that have ten pound tickets. You can look at Travelex Tickets for£10. When you're at the Southwark Playhouse, on the other hand, you can save twelve pounds when you arrive early. This is because said theatre applies the airline style policy. You can also get this offer if you acquire them beforehand. By buying in bulk—a large number of people, or a set of tickets to different shows—you can also get great discounts. Some theatres even practice and encourage this policy. They are available once the other seats are all sold. At Wyndham's Theatre you can also get 20 standing tickets at £10. Arriving early has its perks as well, you can get standing tickets at ten pence at the Royal Court. Outdoor theatre is also available in London at Shakespeare's Globe for just £5 though no seats are available.
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