Many venues have limited capacity, so ring before you travel. Notable fringe venues include the BAC, Old Red Lion, the New End and the King s Head in Islington. The London International Mime Festival in January lightens the post-Xmas doldrums with a programme of British and European mime. The Bubble Theatre Company produces popular family shows in the London parks and the new Globe Theatre in SE1 reproduces the authentic style and atmosphere of the productions in Shakespeare s day with the audience very much a part of the plays. Ticket Information Tickets for new or popular plays and musicals are expensive and difficult to obtain.
Some shows are bookable as part of hotel packages.
So be there or be square. On the cheap Buy direct from the Box Office to avoid credit card or agency fees. Matinee performances are much cheaper than evenings, although you may see understudies to the main stars. Seats for Monday-Thursday evening performances cost less than at weekends. Costs are priced backwards from the front rows, with the gods offering the budget customer low prices for a distant view.