Theatre
A night out at the theatre can be such fun, and most UK towns and cities have regular theatre opportunities. Whether you like classical theatre, modern experimental pieces or enjoy a great comedy you will be able to find out about local theatre online. Pantomimes and Seasonal Shows are also a great option to get the kids into theatre and are an easily accessible option for all. Theatre has become more popular again in recent years with many celebrities taking the stage and increasing the profile of theatre making it an ever more popular night out.
Buy tickets
Try online ticket sites to check the availability of shows you want to see, you can also buy tickets online. Tickets can normally be delivered to your house - or if it's last minute you can arrange to collect them at the box office.
- 1st 4 London Theatre - Secure online booking for London theatre tickets including West End musicals, comedy and plays
- Ticketmaster - One of the most popular ticket sellers on the web – search for shows across the UK and book online.
Read reviews
If you're thinking about seeing a play then you can look up online reviews to check that it really is up to scratch, or the kind of thing you fancy. Try typing the name of the play in to a search engine in quote marks, e.g. The Tempest.
- The Guardian - The arts pages of the Guardian online are a great place to find reviews for shows up and down the UK
- Whats on Stage - A great site for reading reviews and hearing the latest news on musicals, comedies and plays.
Theatre Breaks
Theatre breaks in London are still one of the most popular and exciting ways visit the Capital city. Many operators offer specialised packages which are tailor made to suit you and combine both accommodation and tickets to a show of your choice. Many online sites will be able to tell you about special offers on theatre breaks to London and many offer transport included in the price as well as accommodation and tickets.
- Theatrebreaks.com - Specialists in Theatre breaks - search for a package that includes luxury accomodation and tickets to a show of your choice.
- Superbreak - See top shows and search the wide range of online special offers to find a theatre break at the best possible prices.
Finding Acting Courses and Groups
If your interest in theatre takes you onto the stage then you can use the internet to find out about college and university courses, and local theatre groups that you can join. You'll be able to find contact details online for the courses that interest you so you can get signed up and tread the boards.
- RADA - One of the most well respected acting schools in the world - RADA offer a range of short and one day courses which can be booked online.
- The Stage - An excellent resource for those intrested in treading the boards with regularly updated lists of auditions taking place accross the country.
Click here to search for and purchase theatre tickets online