In our first cheap theatre tickets article, we looked at previews, cheap seats, cheap nights and day tickets. Now let’s look at: box office returns the many kinds of discounted tickets smaller theatres Buying ‘returns’ Before any performance, a few people are likely to return their tickets if they can’t attend for whatever reason. The [...]
There is a common misconception that a night out at the theatre is unaffordable for us mere mortals. Well, maybe I can’t get you into the Royal Box (oo-er) but you shall go to the ball, Cinderella and Cinderfella! Here are some great ways to see great plays on a shoestring budget. I’m starting today [...]
I’ve always believed that all forms of culture should be open to everyone, not just those who have their corporate box paid for by wherever they work. However, as household budgets and disposable incomes have been squeezed in recent years, tickets for many events have increasingly felt further and further out of reach. That’s why [...]
Last night I managed to get along to a performance of Let It Be, a show that’s a tribute to The Beatles. It wasn’t being pushed as a ‘musical’, which I thought was a good sign. My greatest fear was that the producers had taken a bunch of classic songs and thrown a contrived, cringey [...]
I’ve just been to see Yes, Prime Minister at Trafalgar Studios and thought you might like to read a quick review. If you remember the classic TV series you’ll almost certainly love it, and if you didn’t get to watch the telly prog then you’ll be glad to hear that it stands up as a [...]
Just a quick post to let you know about a limited special offer for an interesting theatre event. As you might know, I recently reviewed and enjoyed the stage version of The King’s Speech at Wyndham’s. Next week, on Wednesday 25th of April there is a special evening performance of the play which includes a [...]
The King’s Speech was originally written by David Seidler as a play, but was snapped up and made into a film first. The play’s finally made it to the West End stage at Wyndham’s Theatre, and it has a harder, more political edge than you might have seen at the cinema. The play benefits from [...]
Quite a few good restaurant and fast food deals available at the moment. Some chains and offers are better than others, so here’s my cherry-picked list for you. Two pizzas for £12 at Ask. This VoucherCodes exclusive lets you try the new pizzas from super-chef Theo Randall until 5 April. Two burgers for £12 at [...]
I worked on many, many musicals in my teens and early twenties, and the overkill has had a lasting effect. As a result, I rarely go to see musical theatre unless it’s something really special. Fortunately the production of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd that’s just opened at the Adelphi Theatre, starring Michael Ball and Imelda [...]
I’ve just had the chance to see One Man, Two Guvnors at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, so thought you might like a little review. It’s the first few days with the new cast, after James Corden et al took their version off to Broadway. Much has been made of understudy Owain Arthur taking on the [...]
Last week I was lucky enough to grab tickets to see The Ladykillers at the Gielgud Theatre. It was top of my wishlist as it’s been written by Graham Linehan and stars Peter Capaldi as archvillain Professor Marcus (both big favourites here at Golightly gardens). Tickets have been going like hot cakes and it isn’t [...]
Forget a quiet night down your local this Friday – you could be at the biggest block-busting cabaret, new burlesque and alternative variety show in town instead. That’s right, we have a pair of tickets up for grabs for the 10pm La Soiree show at The Roundhouse in Camden for Friday 25 November. Get in! [...]
I attended A Garden Party to Make a Difference at the weekend, which has been organised by Start and runs until the end of Sunday 19th September. It’s a huge project that aims to promote sustainable living in a fun and interesting way, and I was keen to see all their creative and green ideas [...]
However petite your budget may be, you can always have an amazing time in London during July and August. You can hang out at home with some music or a good book, scarfing down home made ice lollies and granitas, or sipping some cloudy lemonade or ginger beer. If you have outside space then a few tea lights [...]
More fabulous freebies and interesting discounts today…. I’ve picked out the best of this month’s sample sales for you – Woo! http://www.pennygolightly.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=226 £5 off UNIQLO men’s slim fit jeans, use the code ‘TWEET1′ to take advantage now! http://tinyurl.com/2vgqjn3 Only for today. Free sample of Ariel laundry detergent http://www.supersavvyme.com/product/triedandtested/ariel/ariel-with-actilift-liquitabs.aspx Up to 60% off at Littlewoods, BHS, [...]
Penny Golightly visits the Roxy Bar and Screen on Borough High Street.
