Families
We provide subsidised theatre to hundreds of families each year.
Through our Family First Nights programme, families on low incomes and those facing challenging circumstances can access seats at just £10 for a wide variety of shows.
We also work with theatres to run Relaxed Performances, which aim to remove barriers for families with physical and cognitive access needs who would benefit from a more relaxed environment.
Our Inclusive Family Day programme offers bespoke theatregoing experiences (including workshops and tours) for families with young people who are D/deaf, Disabled or neurodivergent.
Family First Nights
Family First Nights (FFN) is our subsidised theatre-going programme for families who've never been to the theatre before, and wouldn't otherwise be able to access, with top West End show tickets for just £10 throughout the month of May.
Families also have the chance, after they’ve participated, to remain on our mailing list to receive theatre and other cultural offers until their youngest child turns 18.
Families are identified and referred to us through partner organisations. These include social service agencies, charities, youth groups, supplementary schools and local authorities.
Over 12,000 families have participated in FFN since the programme began in 1998, and it continues to play a vital role in making London theatre more accessible to families facing challenging circumstances.
If your organisation would like to refer families to the programme please complete the form below.
Relaxed Performances
Go Live has a long-standing track record of championing relaxed performances across the West End. We produced the West End’s first relaxed performance in in the West End with Shrek the Musical in 2012. Since then, we have partnered annually with West End producers to deliver relaxed performances that are inclusive, accessible, and impactful.
Relaxed Performances are designed to is to provide a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for people who find the standard theatre-going experiences challenging for reasons such as neurodiversity, autism, sensory sensitivity, Tourette syndrome and anxiety.
This includes adjustments to the sound and lighting in the show, the general rules of theatregoing do not apply, such as having to keep quiet or sit still and venues create designated breakout spaces outside of the auditorium, in case anyone needs to take a break during the performance.
Inclusive Family Days
Go Live partner with West End productions to offer a programme of activity for families with young people who are D/deaf, visually impaired, Disabled or neurodivergent. Our Inclusive Family Days offer a bespoke theatre-going experience with subsidised tickets to a top West End production, alongside a workshop and touch tour that offers families the opportunity to explore the story together.