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IT’S showtime! Summer is a great time to be part of the audience for concerts, plays, musicals and the filming of TV shows.
But it need not cost a bomb to enjoy the spectacle.
Here’s how to save . . .
STAY ALERT: Sign up to Showfilmfirst.com.
Non-members can bag cheap theatre tickets but members get email alerts for venues selling off last-minute tickets at heavily discounted price.
Recent offers include outdoor concerts nationwide, with tickets for as little as a fiver.
BE THE AUDIENCE: Want to see your favourite TV show live?
Well, at SROaudiences.com, apply for tickets to shows currently filming, plus all tickets are free.
You can currently choose from ITV’s Loose Women, Savers’ favourite The Martin Lewis Show and Channel 4’s The Last Leg.
At the Applausestore.com, sign up for tickets to be part of huge audiences and even, potentially, moments in TV history.
At the moment, you can register interest for Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and BBC One’s Gladiators.
TIX IT OFF THE LIST: Free this weekend? Download the TodayTix app or head to Todaytix.com.
The website specialises in last-minute tickets for a range of theatre shows and musicals across the country.
At Wowcher.co.uk, catch some brilliant offers for nationwide shows such as Peter Pan, from £25, or book ahead for festive fun at the Abba Gold Christmas tribute concert, from £15 instead of £30.
FAMILY FUN: The annual Kids Week, where under-17s go free if accompanied by an adult paying full price for select theatre shows, usually runs in August.
But it’s been extended to include shows from July 17 to 31. See officiallondontheatre.com.
Mastercard holders get a week’s priority access via priceless.com from tomorrow, general tickets will go on sale on July 11.
CALL IN A FAVOUR: Want to see a play near you?
Try calling the box office of your chosen venue on the day you want to go.
They may have last-minute tickets discounted.
- All prices on page correct at time of going to press. Deals and offers subject to availability.
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