The best theatre ticket deals for West End shows this Easter half term

Celebrate Easter with a family trip to see The Lion King from as little as £30 per ticket

One of the best London shows for the whole family, the musical theatre adaptation of the beloved 1994 musical Disney film, The Lion King, will be showing in the Lyceum Theatre this Easter for its 22nd year.

Following the powerful story of Simba, the lion, the musical is a feast for the eyes and the ears due to its dazzling colours and costumes and larger than life spin on musical classics such as ‘Circle of Life’ and ‘Hakuna Matata’.

For the best deals on tickets this Easter, check out the show’s performance schedule – with seats available from as little as £30 a ticket.

Sit in the hottest seats in the house for Mary Poppins from £24

Adding a spoonful of sugar to this year’s Easter break is the musical theatre adaptation of Disney’s Mary Poppins in London’s Prince Edward Theatre.

This musical follows the mysterious Mary Poppins – the nanny of the mischievous Banks’ children – who uses her magical powers (and abnormally large handbag), to teach the Banks family some inspiring life lessons.

Mary Poppins tickets are selling for as little as £24 in April, with good availability on seating throughout the month.

How to get the best deals in the most sought-after seats

It’s an exciting Easter season and taking your family to the hottest kids’ West End shows doesn’t have to be an expensive treat – if you know where to look.

Here are some top tips from the experts at SeatPlan:

#1 Use a theatre tickets platform

Certified online sellers and ticket platforms frequently offer discounts on seats that need filling, single seats or those that may have a restricted view.

To find these discounts, look for the discount deals page, typical for ticket platforms. Here you can find the latest cheap tickets for the week, where you can get your hands on the most sought-after seats for the best available prices. 

And for even more money off theatre tickets, many online platforms offer rewards schemes too. For example, SeatPlan enables consumers to upload reviews of their seating arrangement when visiting a theatre, which they can trade for digital theatre vouchers.

#2 Book online in advance

Booking online in advance is another great way for you to save money.

Figure out which show you want to watch and be flexible with your dates, this will allow you to shop around and find the best deals.

By being organised, you are likely to find better seats without paying through the nose for them.

#3 Enter a lottery

Like to play with chance? Win discounted tickets for popular shows by entering your name in a ballot at the theatre of your choice.

Several big West End productions offer lotteries to new or popular shows. For example, hit musical Hamilton runs a regular weekly draw for £10 tickets via their official app.

So, try your luck, you have to be in it to win it!

#4 Look for age-specific discount schemes

Old or young, there are several schemes for discounted access to theatre performances, with some even offering bargains such as 25 percent off all food and drink. If you’re under 26, many theatres offer discounts as little as £5 per ticket.

Lots of theatres offer a student discount, as well as access to many other events and creative opportunities.

So, it’s worth keeping an eye out for age specific discount schemes before hitting that purchase button.

#5 Go as a group

Most theatres offer discounts for bigger groups of eight to 10 or more people. Discounts can vary but generally range from 30-50 percent off ticket prices.

However, check online if group bookings are possible as they might require you to call up before booking. Get in touch with the show, date and number of tickets required to ensure seats are available for that big night out.

#6 Get a theatre membership

Theatre memberships like annual passes are a great way for theatres to retain loyal customers and help theatre fanatics get tickets for the most in-demand shows for the best price possible. Generally, these will be cheaper than buying individual tickets than from the theatre itself every time.

Although, there might be different levels to these memberships for access to the bigger shows, as some only accept member applications at certain times of the year and might incur a small fee to the company for the membership.