Real-life MMD: Should I cough up to avoid cheap seats at the theatre?

MrsV66 · 3 January 2014 at 12:46PM

My daughter and I see a show in the west end at least once a year and I've never paid top price and have always had decent seats. I look at the seating plan on theatre monkey and read the seating reviews then check all the online ticket sellers to look for the best seats at a price I can afford. It takes a a little time but we've always been pleased with the advice on the site and the seats we chose. I think you shouldn't make your brother spend more than he can afford and if you follow the advice on theatre monkey you should still be able to enjoy your chosen show. Good luck!

daydreamer50 · 3 January 2014 at 2:14PM

Heavens. No question. I'd get the cheaper seats so we could have a nice time together. If he loves theatre but is not well off, then I'd give him theatre tokens for future birthday or Christmas present.

florere · 3 January 2014 at 4:00PM

I don't think it's fair to ask him to pay more than he can afford, either sit in the cheap seats or pay the difference for him.

nettie1xoxo · 3 January 2014 at 4:36PM

What I've done before in the same situation for my sister is buy the tickets for her combined Christmas and Birthday present ....... maybe another family member could contribute as well if necessary.

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happyinflorida · 3 January 2014 at 4:59PM

This is your brother. You're lucky to have a brother. I haven't got either a brother or a sister and grew up in an area with mainly elderly people - very lonely.

I know I might have had a brother or a sister who I hated or didn't get along with but I would like to have had the chance.

You have got a brother who you want to go out with to see a show. You earn more. If I was in your position, I'd pay for his ticket as a treat and to show him I loved him.

One day, you might need his help and hopefully, he'll remember you for being the loving, generous brother you are and will repay you with helping you, when you need it.

I live in hope

LameWolf · 3 January 2014 at 5:28PM

What's wrong with the "cheap" seats anyway?

bluecanoe · 3 January 2014 at 5:36PM

I agree with everyone who says it is a bit hard to expect a brother to pay more than he has to. Perhaps part of your Christmas 'gift' to your brother is not subsiding his ticket, but sharing a family experience in the cheaper seats. You can always buy the drinks in the interval with the money you have saved. (The price of drinks being entirely another issue....... !)

Jessie.cat · 3 January 2014 at 7:04PM

If it wasn't your brother, but a colleague for example, what would you do then? I guess you would go along with what he could afford. If your relationship with your brother is amicable you should be discussing this price problem with him.

Glosjools_2 · 3 January 2014 at 7:06PM

You do have a choice but they are 1) join your brother in the 'cheap' seats or 2) make your excuses and don't go.

001LJ · 3 January 2014 at 7:46PM

Find some one else to go with? If he's your brother he will love you anyway and understand you work hard and wish to use your wage in a way you see fit! It is not your fault he earns less. Me and my brother went car hunting..... He bought a BMW.... I bought a Peugeot because that's what I can afford, should he have subsidised me to get a BMW?