margord Posted April 22, 2009 #1 Share Posted April 22, 2009 What is the best way to get tickets to a play in London. Is there a good web site? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maadimom Posted April 22, 2009 #2 Share Posted April 22, 2009 For a great site for US and London discounts, try broadwaybox dot com. Click on the London tab at the top. I used them many, many times and have never been disappointed, plus you can get some great deals. I just looked at the site and there are more deals than usual probably due to the economy. I don't know what dates you will be looking at, but in Jan 2010, there is the "Get into London Theatre" that usually has some fantastic deals for the best seats. It's put on every year by the Lord Mayor. We've done that for the last 3 years. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted April 22, 2009 #3 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Is there something you specifically want to see? There is a half price ticket booth in Leicester Square which sells seats for the same day. Otherwise you can go through the theatre itself which will specify which agency it uses if it doesn't sell the seats itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted April 22, 2009 #4 Share Posted April 22, 2009 A really good website for London theatre is the Theatre Monkey. Tickets can be obtained directly from the theatres or their websites (often directing you to the theatre's official agent) or from the usual agents: Ticketmaster and See Tickets in particular. If you want cheap tickets, the best way is go to the half price ticket office on the day of the show. This is situated on the south side of Leicester Square, almost directly outside the Odeon West End cinema - see this page for details and photos. This is the official place. Please don't confuse it with the various unofficial private ticket agencies dotted about all over town. That website also has details of what's on, as it's the official website of the Society of London Theatre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margord Posted April 22, 2009 Author #5 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Is there something you specifically want to see? There is a half price ticket booth in Leicester Square which sells seats for the same day. Otherwise you can go through the theatre itself which will specify which agency it uses if it doesn't sell the seats itself. Yes we want to see Les Mis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted April 22, 2009 #6 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Yes we want to see Les Mis. Here is the link to the theatre box office so you can get an idea of the prices if purchased directly from them. Some of the suggested recommendations above may be able to offer a discount through group purchase. http://www.lesmis.com/pages/book_now/uk_box_office.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dritan Posted April 22, 2009 #7 Share Posted April 22, 2009 You could also try lastminute.com which do, not only great ticket deals, but also some fantastic dinner and theatre ticket deals as well. I love the half price ticket booth right in the middle of leicester square ( as mentioned above). Please don't bother with the plethora of discount stalls elsewhere as you'll end up paying more than you should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margord Posted April 23, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thank you all for this great information. Marilee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibabacruisers Posted April 23, 2009 #9 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Margord...we just booked Les Mis through Visit London site..very easy and the price was not too bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrodsfan Posted April 23, 2009 #10 Share Posted April 23, 2009 My favorite site is "Whats on stage." Reviews,,,theater information and more. Also the Official London Theater Guide is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted April 23, 2009 #11 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Yes we want to see Les Mis.I notice that the official half price ticket place was selling £55 tickets at £34 for both shows of Les Miserables yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northender Posted April 24, 2009 #12 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Globalizer, would you mind telling why you think the HoHo buses should be grounded, so to speak. Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted April 24, 2009 #13 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Globalizer, would you mind telling why you think the HoHo buses should be grounded, so to speak.They are slow and obstructive. Remember what roads are like in London - most have one lane going in each direction (if that). Sometimes the lane is not really wide enough for a bus, anyway. Everyone behind the HOHO bus can only go as fast as the HOHO bus, even if it is trundling along at only 10 mph. On top of that, some of the drivers then make things even worse by being stupid and inconsiderate (although, to be fair, some of the other drivers understand what a nuisance they are, and do their best to help other traffic along). It was one of those stupid and inconsiderate drivers that I had to shout at last weekend. At the end of the day, London is not a tourist attraction. We live and work here. Tourists are a bit of a peripheral sideline. The congestion caused by HOHO buses (and other tour buses) is a large part of why, collectively, London does not make a profit out of tourists. Yes, they bring a lot of money here. But they also cost us a bomb in additional expense, congestion, wasted time, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northender Posted April 24, 2009 #14 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thanks, working in Boston we know tourists well:D Depending on the area, we also have some pretty nasty Streets. Beacon Hill area, etc. but for the most part, plenty of room for passing, etc. We will be there in mid Sept for 2 nights and I do so want to see the Tower of London and other sights. Would love to see Princess Diana's final resting place, but I hear we are not too sure where that may be?????;) Well, back to our previous program - London Plays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted April 24, 2009 #15 Share Posted April 24, 2009 They are slow and obstructive. Remember what roads are like in London - most have one lane going in each direction (if that). Sometimes the lane is not really wide enough for a bus, anyway. Everyone behind the HOHO bus can only go as fast as the HOHO bus, even if it is trundling along at only 10 mph. On top of that, some of the drivers then make things even worse by being stupid and inconsiderate (although, to be fair, some of the other drivers understand what a nuisance they are, and do their best to help other traffic along). It was one of those stupid and inconsiderate drivers that I had to shout at last weekend. At the end of the day, London is not a tourist attraction. We live and work here. Tourists are a bit of a peripheral sideline. The congestion caused by HOHO buses (and other tour buses) is a large part of why, collectively, London does not make a profit out of tourists. Yes, they bring a lot of money here. But they also cost us a bomb in additional expense, congestion, wasted time, etc. Choke. :eek: The London Tourist Board may very well have something to say about that. http://www.visitlondon.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted April 24, 2009 #16 Share Posted April 24, 2009 The London Tourist Board may very well have something to say about that.No, they would recognise that London is first and foremost a working city where millions of people try to lead normal working lives. We are not a theme park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare TLCOhio Posted April 24, 2009 #17 Share Posted April 24, 2009 No, they would recognise that London is first and foremost a working city where millions of people try to lead normal working lives. We are not a theme park. Great point and truth. Most people do live and work there in a busy commercial, banking and government center. Tourist business is big, but they all need to live together. Not easy when many parts of town were laid out before the auto and trucks came along. Thanks heavens for the great Underground system. It's super. THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted April 24, 2009 #18 Share Posted April 24, 2009 Of course London is a tourist attraction. Not first and foremost but where should our visitors go when they wish to see our heritage? I'll start the list: Stratford upon Avon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted April 25, 2009 #19 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Of course London is a tourist attraction.Well, we are not going to agree on this, but let me just make the difference plain: There are some tourist attractions in London. There are some other places in London that are of interest to tourists. But London is not a tourist attraction, and tourists do sometimes get seriously in the way of real life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maadimom Posted April 25, 2009 #20 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Although I do not wish to start a huge debate, for those of us who are from the USA, London itself is a tourist attraction. Everything from the tiny roads, old shops & pubs, policemen, beautiful architecture,and many, many more, make up a city that should not be missed...a tourist attraction. I have just returned after living there for the last 3 years. Yes, traffic is horrible, but you can't blame that on the HOHO buses. Traffic would be horrible with or without them. The regular buses make driving nearly impossible in some areas. I for one never once ventured around the city without being in admiration of something new that I hadn't seen before. There is so much more than the "sites" to see. I loved just sitting on a bench and watching the people for awhile. So, before you blast me, consider that it's the whole package that makes London such a wonderful place to visit. Fortunately, I never seemed to meet anyone who made me feel that I was doing the wrong thing because I was taking the time out to look at the Gargoyles on a non-listed tourist attraction building instead of spending my time at the Tower. Face it, whether you like it or not, London is a tourist attraction. It's a package deal: historic sites, pubs, unique architecture, streets, ceremonies,people...a city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coxswain Posted April 25, 2009 #21 Share Posted April 25, 2009 For a great range and the best seats in the house http://www.keithprowse.com jj..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafediem Posted April 25, 2009 #22 Share Posted April 25, 2009 Someone asked about Diana's last resting place - it's not in London, see this weblink: http://www.tourist-information-uk.com/althorp-princess-diana.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northender Posted April 25, 2009 #23 Share Posted April 25, 2009 For a great range and the best seats in the house www.keithprowse.com Great link. I wish the Eagles Band were to be in London when I am. I just love those guys.:):) Thanks cafediem, I knew she was not buried in London. There have been rumors that she is not buried in Althorp either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ancientmariner Posted April 25, 2009 #24 Share Posted April 25, 2009 At the moment, the London theatres are not playing to capacity. I would suggest going directly to the Box Office of your chosen theatre on the day and enquiring about "day tickets". Friends of mine, in London for the day, managed to get £50 tickets for only £25 on the same day. They were informed that, if they returned after 1 pm, the same tickets would be further reduced to £20. It's always worth asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Globaliser Posted April 27, 2009 #25 Share Posted April 27, 2009 Yes, traffic is horrible, but you can't blame that on the HOHO buses. Traffic would be horrible with or without them.It's much worse where the HOHO buses operate, when they're around. Traffic flows much better when there are few tourists and few HOHO buses. Notable case in point: the choke point where Duke Street Hill becomes Tooley Street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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