Theatre tickets in London
May 21st, 2001, 09:08 AM
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Theatre tickets in London
My wife and I will be in England the 2nd week of June. We plan to spend 3 days in London and would like to see a couple of shows while we're there. Specifically, we want to see Startlight Express and a Shakespeare production (maybe at the Globe). I was wondering if anyone could tell me whether it is better to order the tickets before we leave the states or if we would be able to just buy them at the box office when we get there. <BR> <BR>Thanks
May 21st, 2001, 12:42 PM
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If you want to take a chance on tickets being available wait till you get there , buy ith at the box office or even cheaper at Leicester Square ,if any are available for the day. I think it's worth the extra money to buy thru www.londowntown.com , you can pick your seat and know you have tickets for what you want to see. <BR>Don't know if they do Globe tickets, though. Even if nothing is in production there in June you should do the tour. It is quite good, the guides interesting, and a fine small museum of theatrical items relating to Shakespearean times.
May 21st, 2001, 05:32 PM
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John, <BR>I purchased tickets through Ticketmaster in London for Phanntom of the Opera and Macbeth at the Globe. We are going to be there at the end of May, (Sunday- Monday) for the performances. I ordered my Globe tickets 6 weeks ago and could only get the "yard" for 5 pounds, which is down at stage level but standing only. All the other seats were sold out. Go to the web site and see what is available and go for it. I would suggest that in the event they are sold out, try going to the theatre and see if they have any returns. I may do that even though I have tickest. Standing for 3+ hour in open, rain or shine is not good. Have a great trip. <BR> <BR>Frank
May 22nd, 2001, 04:37 AM
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John, I have always had great luck with calling the theaters directly. They can describe exactly where your seats are, they are very friendly(my experience), you avoid some fees, and they will hold the tickets for pick-up at the window. <BR> <BR>linda
May 22nd, 2001, 04:58 AM
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John, <BR> <BR>I agree with Linda: call the theater box office directly. Just be sure to call during LONDON business hours. In addition to a more personal touch, and sometimes a better seat selection, you will certainly save money because Ticketmaster and other agencies add hefty booking fees for their services. <BR> <BR>This will work for the Globe too. For information on ticket sales go to: <BR> <BR> http://shakespeares-globe.org <BR> <BR>Enjoy London! <BR> <BR>David White <BR>http://www.KidsToLondon.com <BR>[email protected] <BR>
May 23rd, 2001, 09:32 AM
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I like the following web site for theatre in London: <BR> <BR>http://www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk/ <BR> <BR>American Express Cardholders can get tickets to Lion King (best seats in the house) with no fees by calling in London: <BR>01904 678 678
Jun 3rd, 2001, 06:35 PM
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For what it's worth..... two weeks ago in London we decided to attend a showing of "Phantom". No tickets at the booth in Leicester Square (although the sharks cruising the area claimed to have them. We didn't have the guts to try that route). Anyway, we called the box office and managed to get four tickets (not in the stalls) for a matinee only. The take home message is that if you want to be sure of acquiring the tickets (and date) of your choice, get them ahead of time.
Jun 3rd, 2001, 08:41 PM
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I use a company in NYC that deals with London tkts- they do Broadway and LONDON= called Edwards and Edwards and they are online--but call them directly- they have an 800 no.--they can tell you exactly where you are sitting=----extremely reliable-used them for 12 years
Jun 4th, 2001, 03:19 AM
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I agree that it's cheapest and best to phone the theatre directly. But in London theatre hours, Monday to Saturday eleven to seven, not London business hours, Monday to Friday nine to five. <BR> <BR>Various websites cover the sort of theatre you plan to see. I'm afraid none coivers the whole Fringe -- where I saw a good thinkpiece at the New End in Hampostead on a thirteenth century disputation between Christian and Jew at the court of Aragon. <BR> <BR>Welcome to London <BR> <BR>Ben Haines
