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 select from a wide variety of shows, for which they pay just £8 per ticket.
We also work with theatres to run Relaxed Performances, which aim to remove barriers to theatregoing for families with physical and cognitive access needs who would benefit from a more relaxed environment.
Our Envision and Stage Seen programmes offer bespoke theatregoing experiences (including workshops and tours) for families with young people who are D/deaf, hard of hearing, blind or partially sighted.
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 £8.
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.
Family First Nights will return in 2025!
If your organisation would like to refer families to the programme please complete the form below.
Relaxed Performances
Relaxed Performances are designed to provide an opportunity for young people with autism, learning disabilities or other sensory and communication needs, who would benefit from a more relaxed environment at the theatre.
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.
This year we welcomed over 1,500 people to our Relaxed Performance of Sister Act!