Top London theatre shows have always sold out fast, sometimes making it very hard to get to see the show you want. In 2008 however, there is a much better chance of getting a ticket if you are internet savvy.
2007 was announced as the West End’s most successful year since the records started (in 1908!). A record number of people attended shows (13,636,540 to be precise!). The London Theatre business definitely enjoyed a good year last year that is for sure.
There is no denying that there has been a big increase in the number of new theatre shows in the last few years, and it is doubtful that this will change, but the credit crunch has started to have some impact on the world of the theatre. More and more discounts are being offered, even for the top shows, in an attempt to keep the seats filled.
As well as the standard offers and reductions, theatre breaks are becoming better and better value, making obtaining tickets for a top west end show, along with great hotel accommodation both easier and much more cost effective than if you were to buy them separately.
Websites like westendtheatrebreaks.com are now able to offer amazing deals, such as dirty dancing theatre breaks, Oliver theatre breaks, and phantom of the opera theatre breaks.