Cheap Theatre Tickets for the Whole Family

Visiting the theatre needn’t be an experience just for adults, many plays and musicals in London theatres are suitable for children as well as adults. Another common misconception regarding London theatre trips is that taking the whole family costs more than a week’s holiday. Taking the family for a day trip to London, including a show needn’t cost a fortune.

Not only is a trip to the theatre fun and exciting as a child, it can also be educational too. London theatres are packed with history and culture and some London shows are based upon literature studied in the English curriculum.

It is usually recommended to take children no younger than 3 or 4 to the theatre as their attention span is quite short and the typical theatre show lasts between 1 and 3 hours (with intervals). Children that are slightly older will usually enjoy and be attentive to the performance.

Set to be one of the most popular shows in 2011, Shrek the Musical is a theatre show that has universal appeal. Starring well known characters, Shrek, Princess Fiona and Donkey, Shrek the Musical is running from 6th May 2011 to the 19th February 2012. Cheap theatre tickets are available in advance for Shrek the Musical.

Many children will have watched the film The Wizard of Oz which makes it a perfect family London theatre show. An all-time classic, The Wizard of Oz will star Michael Crawford and the winner of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s Over The Rainbow TV show, Danielle Hope. You can pick up cheap theatre tickets for a range of dates up until the 17th September 2011.

The Lion King is another popular show with both adults and children. Based on the popular film, children can relate to the characters and enjoy the theatrical effects. A tear jerking yet magical show, The Lion King has been on the stage for a number of years and is now booking to 8th January 2012.

There are many other London theatre shows suitable for children, take a look at the full range of London theatre tickets available online at London Theatre Store including the latest range of cheap theatre tickets and London theatre breaks.