You're very unlikely to get half price tickets for a popular show that's just (re)opened. West End theatres used to release returned tickets on the day of the performance, but for that to work you need to be flexible on what you'll go see.
Generally dearer seats worth it for a better view if you're into theatre for the performance itself rather than simply the experience of being at a live show. But there'll be a sweet spot at each price level in most venues where, for example you're one row behind the next most expensive block, or front of a balcony. I like first few rows of the upper circle(s) in a traditional auditorium with a half moon of tiered seats around the stage.
Tip: book your interval drinks in advance to avoid the scrum at the bar. Sometimes you'll get a table or counter space at least too as they have to reserve somewhere to serve up the pre-ordered drinks.
It used to be you could tell who'd seen what on the tube home - the lived up couples had seen Phantom, if they were humming to themselves with a tear in their eye they'd seen Les Mis. The stunned ones had just come out of Saigon. Wonder if it's still as good 25 years on? Hope so!
Enjoy the show!
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Miss Saigon. And other expense! new
Miss Saigon. And other expense! new
