Very Cheap London Theatre Tickets Scheme for 15 - 23 year olds

Tiff_2

Hi guys!
I've escaped from my usual thread corner to bring this information.:D

I'm hoping that this will be helpful to people with older children or young adults, such as Uni students, who are able to travel to the West End without too much trouble.
Just to say, I don't know this project personally as my DS has only just joined and I have nothing to do with it.

Mousetrap_Theatre_Projects wrote:

Mousetrap Theatre Projects is an independent charity dedicated to creating opportunities for young people with limited resources, opportunities or support, to engage with the best of London’s theatre. At the heart of our work is the desire to open doors to young people who would otherwise consider the world of theatre closed to them.
Whether you are a teacher, youth group leader, community worker or young person, there is sure to be a way for you to get involved in our programmes.

http://www.mousetrap.org.uk/

Mousetrap Theatre Projects are running two programmes:
- C145 (for 15 to 18 year olds - see a show for £5) and
- WestEnd 4 £10 (19 to 23s - see a show for £10).

My DS falls into the latter category and is studying in London.
Certain productions are selected by Mousetrap and then certain performances are offered at a highly discount rate - i.e. - 19-23 year olds can see a show for just £10! (WestEnd 4 £10)

This is an initiative to bring young people who may not otherwise be able to, to see a London Theatre show. You do have to register for these programmes, but this is free. They also offer assistance to special needs schools and families on very low incomes.

A couple of important points here guys:
- as with anything these days, there are a limited number of tickets available so when you get notified by email, jump to it - first come, first served!
- if you express an interest/reservation and don't use/confirm it, you will be removed from the list and not be allowed to participate again.
NB. Please check the details on these points before you sign up.

C145
http://www.mousetrap.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=55&Itemid=83
Their final show offer for this season is 'Matthew Bourne's ''Dorian Gray.'' ' at Sadler's Wells and you'll have to move quickly because the deadline for £5 tickets is Friday.

• What: Matthew’s Bourne’s Dorian Gray
• Where: Sadler’s Wells Theatre
• When: Sunday 12th July at 2.30pm
• Deadline: Friday 3rd July 2009

The C145 scheme won't be back again until September, so this is their last show for the summer.

WestEnd 4 £10
http://www.mousetrap.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=56&Itemid=84

The next show in this programme is ''Hamlet'' at the Wyndhams

• What: Hamlet
• Where: Wyndhams Theatre
• When: Thursday 13th August at 7.30pm
• Deadline: Thursday 6th August
• Pre Show: Talk with Associate Director

What's really good about this programme is that sometimes they have talks or Q&A sessions from the show's cast or directors etc. - something you don't get usually.

I will also post this on the Students board and sincere apologies if anyone has already posted on this - I did check but couldn't find any reference.
Anyhoo, that's your lot! Hoping someone will get to enjoy the benefits this charitable scheme.
Much Love,
Tiff xxx