4 Tips For Your London Theatre Night Out
It would be fair to say that London is one of the capital cities of the world for theatre-goers. Even though theatres are a global attraction, those arriving in the Big Smoke tend to make it their priority to visit the theatre. It has heritage and in short, it’s the “thing” to do in the city on an evening. Even for locals, it’s completely fashionable.
Before you head over to Covent Garden for your big night at the theatre, it’s worth taking a look at some tips that can help you along your way. Take a read of these to ensure that you really do get the very most out of your evening and understand what it is all about.
It’s not just about the theatre itself
While the theatre is obviously going to be the main point of interest on your night out, don’t neglect the nearby areas. In the case of Covent Garden, the number of restaurants and shops is out of this world and you really can make a day of it.
Sure, in some smaller towns you might be limited in what you can do around the theatre, but in the case of London this is entirely not the case. In short, make the most of it.
Not all shows will be suited to you
Just because it’s in London, it doesn’t mean to say that the show you are going to see is going to be suitable for you. Sure, most get very high ratings from critics, but that doesn’t mean to say that it’s going to be your cup of tea.
Before you book, make sure you know what you are letting yourself in for. This advice can be as basic as making sure you see a play, if that’s your desire, rather than booking a musical. The name of some events can fool your mind in this regard, so stay on your toes.
The seating requirements
As you will have probably already seen through your research, the seating prices vary enormously. It’s here where you need to work out just what your budget is going to allow. If you opt for the balcony, you’ll certainly save a lot of money. However, the cost here is going to come to your neck, as you frantically try and strain to see what is happening on stage.
At the same time, the stalls cost a small fortune, yet offer impeccable views.
Be traditional: eat ice cream
This final point is probably more targeted to those of you who are arriving from other countries. Something that has proved traditional with London theatre shows is ice cream at the interval. It’s the thing what everyone eats; it has something of a charm to it.
Some theatres might still wheel a trolley around at the interval and allow you to pay for your ice cream from the stalls. However, on most occasions you’ll need to head to the bar or refreshments area to buy your snacks nowadays.
