FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR FAMILY FIRST NIGHTS PROGRAMME AND HOW TO GET INVOLVED...
The programme is a collaboration between each participating organisation and Go Live to reach hundreds of families across London. Whilst we subsidise the ticket cost and organise the logistics, we work with each referral organisation to identify up to six families to work with and to support in their first theatre-going experience.
KEY DATES
- 2 March 2026 Applications close:
Please ensure that the families you have referred complete the sign up form by this date to avoid disappointment. - March 2026:
Families will be sent the link to a dedicated portal to book their £10 tickets. - 1 to 31 May 2026:
Family First Nights Performances take place.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO TAKE PART?
Family First Nights aims to reach families who have no previous theatre-going experience and would not otherwise be able to access theatre.
To be eligible each family must fit the following criteria:
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Each family must have at least one young person who is up to 17 years of age (or up to 25 if they are D/deaf or disabled). Please note: children under 3 are not permitted in most London theatres.
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At least half of the booking must include young people up to 17 (or up to 25 if they are D/deaf or disabled). Unless you are a two-parent family with one child.
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Families must be referred to the programme through a partner referral organisation.
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Families must not have previously taken part in Family First Nights unless they are a foster family who are taking new children to the theatre (please make sure this is noted on the families application).
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We are not able to take applications from any staff members of partner organisations.
HOW DO I REFER A FAMILY?
- Identify up to SIX families
- Share this form: SIGN UP NOW with the selected families so they can sign up
- Let us know the names of the families chosen at [email protected]
- Make sure their application is submitted by Monday 2 March 2026
- That’s it. The families you have referred will be signed up!
FAQS
What age can the young people be in the families I refer?
Many London shows have an age recommendation of 6+, with most venues not permitting children under 3. Please advise the families to check the age recommendation of the show they would like to book.
I've missed the deadline to send the form to a family; can they still sign up?
The deadline for all families to submit their sign up form is Monday 2 March. If you have missed the deadline please contact [email protected]
We would like to pay on behalf of a family we are referring; how do we do this?
In the sign up form, the families can select who is paying for their tickets. We will be notified and get in touch with you to confirm the payment.
What access provision is there?
We aim to offer shows that have access support available (for example captioned and audio described shows). The family can flag their access needs on the sign up form, so we can provide the necessary support where possible.
How do the families book their tickets?
Once a family is referred and has submitted their sign up form, in due course they will receive a link to book tickets. This link gives them access to a dedicated portal where they can book Family First Night performances in May at the discounted rate. A step‑by‑step booking guide will also be provided.
What shows are available?
A selection of top West End productions will be available - details on the shows will be provided very soon.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Families must be referred through a referring organisation.
- The sign up form must be completed by the family, we cannot accept applications from staff members or referral organisations.
- Families must not have previously taken part in Family First Nights unless they are a foster family who are taking new children to the theatre (please make sure this is noted on the families application).
- Families may only book tickets for one performance offered as part of Family First Nights. If duplicate bookings are identified, Go Live Theatre reserves the right to cancel your booking.
- We have a limited allocation of tickets for each performance and so we strongly advise that families sign up before the deadline and tickets are booked quickly to avoid disappointment.
- All information provided will be kept securely and will only be used in line with Go Live Theatre’s Privacy Policy.
