Whilst training, courses and experiences are a great way to get into theatre, theatre ticket offers for young people can be just as life-changing and can act as a gateway to the start of a lifelong love for the industry. These types of discounts offer access to parts of the industry that are usually inaccessible to younger creatives for many reasons.

Today, we wanted to share some of the ticket offers for young people that are available on Get Into Theatre!

Traverse £1 Tickets - Traverse Theatre - Edinburgh 

Based in Edinburgh? Check out Traverse Theatre’s £1 ticket scheme! With a limited number of £1 tickets available for selected shows and performances, Traverse offers those under 25 and those receiving low-income benefits tickets to see their vast programme of shows all year round. The venue hosts work created in Scotland, including the hit show Moorcroft, written and directed by Eilidh Loan and Love The Sinner by Imogen Stirling.

Summary

• Under-25s or Low-income benefits
• £1 tickets

YOUNG+FREE - Donmar Warehouse - London

Donmar Warehouse’s YOUNG+FREE is the perfect theatre ticket offer for young people! And yes, that’s right. It’s free for 16 to 25 year olds. All you have to do is sign up for the YOUNG+FREE newsletter to be entered into a ballot for your chosen show. In 2023, you can catch a range of shows including Noël Coward’s Private Lives and Next To Normal.

Summary

• 16-25s
• Free tickets via a ballot

Young Bridge free membership - Bridge Theatre - London

Free to those under 26, Bridge Theatre’s Young Bridge scheme allows you to gain access to an exclusive allocation of tickets for each performance, as well as offers on other regular discounted seats! Make the most of this offer in 2023 by seeing the revival of the musical Guys and Dolls opening on 3 March.

Summary

• Under 26s
• Exclusive discounts for shows
• Offers on regular discounted seat

16-25 £5 and £10 tickets - National Theatre - London

The National Theatre hosts a range of productions and events every year, so take advantage of their £5 and £10 tickets if you are based in the UK and are between 16 to 25. and for many years, the venue has made it possible for younger people to see their range of shows at discounted rates. The best way to stay up-to-date with the shows is to sign up for the National Theatre newsletter to hear all about their latest ticket releases. The venue's current season includes Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Romeo and Julie and Dixon and Daughters.

Summary

• UK residents aged 16-25s
• £5 & £10 tickets for selected shows

The Freelance Royalty Scheme -  Stratford East - London

As well as theatre ticket offers for young people, you can also find some incredible opportunities and access to other facilities alongside the discounts. Stratford East’s Freelance Royalty Scheme benefits arts freelancers aged 18+ living or working in East London. As well as ticket discounts, you can enjoy free or discounted rehearsal space, 15% off drinks at the Stratford East Bar and delicious food at Island Vibez Kitchen, invitations to networking events, a range of free workshops run by leading industry professionals and advice for freelancers. Workshops include ‘Telling Your Story On Stage’ with Emma Dennis-Edwards and ‘Structure and Conflict in Storytelling’ with Dipo Baruwa-Etti.

Summary

• Freelancers aged 18+ living or working in East London
• Discounted tickets
• Free or discounted rehearsal space
• 15% off drinks at the Stratford East Bar and food at Island Vibez Kitchen
• Invitations to networking events
• Free workshops hosted by industry professionals

Free 16-25 membership - The Dukes - Lancaster

The Dukes in Lancaster is committed to ensuring that everyone can have access to the arts, no matter their age, location or background. Their free 16-25 membership offers exactly that. Upon signing up, you receive one free cinema ticket and on top of this, you can use this membership to get discounts on films, food and drink and theatre in the venue. Use these discounts to make the most of The Dukes monthly mystery film screening and the arts hub within the venue! As well as the latest cinema releases, in 2023, you can enjoy shows including Macbeth, Animal Farm, Showstopper and even comedy shows such as Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer.

Summary

• 16-25
• One free cinema ticket upon sign up 
• Discounts on cinema and theatre
• Discounts on food and drink within the venue 

Under 25s - Almeida Theatre - London

The Almeida Theatre offers under 25s £5 tickets for selected performances and these tickets are usually made available approximately three weeks before previews. Cheap tickets aren’t the last of what this venue has to offer - you can also get 25% off all food and drink at the Almeida Cafe and Bar when you show your ticket. Currently, £5 tickets for those aged 25 and under are available for Women, Beware the Devil and The Secret Life of Bees.

Summary

• Under 25
• £5 tickers for selected performances to all shows
• Access requirement bookings for Audio Described and Captioned performances for £5
• 25% off all food and drink at the Almeida Cafe and Bar with your ticket

Bush Connect - Bush Theatre - London

At Bush Theatre, if you’re under 30 or a student, you can become a member of Bush Connect for free. Signing up for this scheme gives you access to £10 off full-price tickets (£5 off studio shows), special ticket offers and a 10% discount at the Bush’s Library Bar, as well as seasonal food and drink promotions. The current show plays in Bush Theatre’s main space is Sleepova by Matilda Feyiṣayọ Ibini and you can catch Bush Retrospectives, five rehearsed readings celebrating and reflecting on the plays that have premiered at the Bush over the past 50 years. When you attend your chosen performance, you’ll need to show proof of a valid ID or student ID. 

Summary

• Under 30 or a student
• £10 off full-priced tickets
• £5 off studio shows
• 10% discount at the Bush’s Library Bar

Free Prologue membership 16-30 - Chichester Festival Theatre - Chichester

Our last ticket offer for young people comes from Chichester Festival Theatre. This venue has just announced its new season including shows such as The Sound of Music, Follies, and Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins. If you love theatre and want to see these productions and more, all you have to do is register for the free Prologue membership scheme. This will get you access to £5 seats as long as you bring a valid ID with you on the day! 

Summary

• Aged 16-30
• £5 tickets 
• Access to exclusive events

Don’t miss out! 

You can find all these theatre ticket offers for young people and more on the Get Into Theatre website here. We also have opportunities, training, funding, workshops and more available for young people across the country.

If you are an organisation/venue or know of an organisation/venue that runs a ticket scheme for young people, please get in touch today.