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Frequently requested questions

Can kids go to all theatres in London?

Most West End reveals are appropriate for individuals aged 12 or older. Some productions might need materials that’s too mature for youthful theatregoers. However, there are additionally unbelievable household reveals that are acceptable for all ages, or that are particularly aimed toward youngsters – together with shorter kids’s reveals with components like puppetry and singalongs.

We have included the official manufacturing age suggestions with all of our London present picks on this web page, however you possibly can at all times seek the advice of the theatre in query for additional data to make sure the present is appropriate to your kids. Find the perfect offers on London household reveals at Telegraph Tickets.

Can I take a 1 or 2 yr outdated to the theatre?

The majority of London theatre reveals are aimed toward youngsters from ages 3 upwards a minimum of. The longer operating instances, and components like busy lighting and sound design, plus extra mature materials, in all probability gained’t go well with 1 or 2 yr olds. Most productions suggest that 3 yr olds or older ought to attend.

However, there are some London performs and musicals for 1 or 2 yr olds. For instance, kids’s theatres just like the Polka Theatre, Half Moon Theatre, Unicorn Theatre and Little Angel Theatre host productions aimed toward very younger kids, in addition to enjoyable interactive workshops. Find all the most recent suggestions for London youngsters reveals and extra at Telegraph Theatre.

Are kids booster seats out there?

Some, although not all, theatres present booster seats – for instance, Nederlander theatres (which incorporates the Dominion Theatre, Aldwych Theatre and Adelphi Theatre) hire booster seats for £1 should you ask a member of employees. They additionally present booster cushions, out there on a primary come, first served foundation. Some venues will even have top restrictions in order that patrons sitting behind you possibly can nonetheless see. If you need to test forward of time about booster seats, contact the theatre field workplace.

Is there storage out there for my stroller?

That is determined by whether or not the theatre has a cloakroom the place you possibly can retailer massive objects, like suitcases and strollers (often for a small cost, round £1 or £2). This does range throughout completely different venues, so it’s value contacting the theatre forward of time to test. In most instances, the cloakroom will open about 45 minutes earlier than the present begins, and you may retailer objects at some point of the present.

Can I carry my very own snacks and drinks into the the theatre?

Some theatres, particularly within the West End, gained’t permit you to carry your individual snacks and drinks in, until it’s one thing like a sealed bottle of water. That’s as a result of they promote food and drinks within the theatre and that’s a part of how they convey in income. If you have got considerations about dietary necessities, you possibly can contact the theatre beforehand to make preparations. Plus it’s a part of the enjoyable of a theatre outing, treating your self and your youngsters to a drink or an interval ice cream.

Are there frequent breaks all through the length of a efficiency?

If it’s a present for a common viewers, there’ll often be one interval of round quarter-hour; actually lengthy reveals might need two intervals. Very often a present gained’t have an interval in any respect. You can discover that data on Telegraph Tickets and different reserving or theatre web sites, or test with the field workplace. Most reveals designed particularly for youthful audiences can have quick operating instances, like an hour or much less. However, if you must exit the theatre extra ceaselessly, for instance for a bathroom break, child-friendly venues will are usually extra relaxed about that – maybe attempt to guide close to the top of a row so that you don’t disrupt different viewers members when coming and going.

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