My Theatre
Tickets for those in the community on low income
We know that times are tough for many in our community. Norwich Theatre is proud to introduce My Theatre, a new scheme for our audiences, offering £10 seats to those who might not be able to afford a performance otherwise.
About My Theatre
It is a scheme designed to make sure that creative experiences and theatre can be accessible for as many people as possible. The scheme offers audience members on low income the opportunity to access tickets for £10 to shows at Norwich Theatre Royal, subsidised or free places on Take Part activities, occasional discounts, offers and even the odd free ticket.
My Theatre is expanding to also include free or subsidised places on our Take Part activities.
How to join My Theatre
Firstly, you need to make a Norwich Theatre account, which you can do here. There is an application form which can be downloaded below. Simply fill it out and email it back to mytheatre@norwichtheatre.org, or collect a paper copy from the box office and complete by hand. It asks for some very basic details as well as for evidence of low income status. We will contact you to let you know you have been accepted onto the scheme and you will be able to view the £10 seats that are available!
How to book tickets
Easy! just the way you normally would. Once accepted onto the scheme our seating map will show some seats marked with a green star – this means that the seat is £10. Only people on the scheme will be able to see and book these seats. There are limited numbers available so if none are showing on the seating map, it means they are sold out for that particular performance. For Take Part activities when you receive the menu of activities on offer – use the code provided (in the email) to access your subsidised or free place at checkout!
Got a question about My Theatre, tickets or any of the shows? Email our Box Office team on info@norwichtheatre.org or call us on 01603 630 000
We do also offer a number of other concessions including Under 18s, Under 25s, Over 60s, Families, Groups, People with disabilities, Friends, Schools and many more. Check the individual event for all concessions available.
It is great that the theatre has engaged and taken on feedback about the barriers many people face in accessing the theatre. The arts are for everyone, but audiences do not reflect the community on its doorstep and beyond. Helping make sure that £10 tickets are better targeted is a positive step towards broadening participation. It’s not just about pricing though, and just as importantly the theatre has been flexible and welcoming to provide informal visits to residents in my community who had never set foot inside the theatre. This has helped them know what to expect, familiarise themselves with where things are and feel most comfortable about coming back for a performance. I look forward to working alongside the theatre to continue this positive work.
Emma Corlett – Norfolk County Councillor/ Theatre Champion
FAQS
Have a question we haven’t answered? Contact our box office on info@norwichtheatre.org or on 01603 630 000