Kids Go Free To The Theatre This Summer!
- lisahylton2
- Jul 3
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 4
Experience the magic of London theatre with Official London Theatre’s Kids Week and the Official London Theatre Ticket Booth.
Make the most of your trip to London and get free theatre tickets for kids with Official London Theatre’s Kids Week! Lovingly referred to as ‘the longest week in summer’, Kids Week runs throughout the summer holidays, from Monday 21 July to Sunday 31 August –where a child aged 17 or under can see a show for free when accompanied by an adult paying full price. Plus, an additional two children can attend for half price – and there are no booking fees!
Shows For All The Family
Enjoy a delightful lineup of shows for all ages, with more than 40 to choose from.
Family favourites include 101 Dalmatians – The Musical, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Mousetrap, The Great Gatsby, Les Misérables, Saving Mozart, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, Hadestown, Hold Onto Your Butts, Wicked, MJ the Musical, The Boy With Wings, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Back to the Future: The Musical, Starlight Express and the enchanting My Neighbour Totoro.
MJ the Musical; My Neighbour Totoro (photo: Manuel Harlan); Starlight Express (photo: Pamela Raith)
Great For Younger Audiences
There's a great selection of shows for younger audiences too, who will love charming productions like The Baddies, The Tiger Who Came to Tea, The Smeds and the Smoos, Fireman Sam: The Great Camping Adventure and The Elves and the Shoemaker.
Perfect For Teens
Teens are in for a treat too, with standout shows such as Clueless: The Musical, Evita, Just for One Day, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, The Devil Wear Prada, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical and Sing Street.
Free Children's Tickets & Afternoon Tea Offer
Visit OfficialLondonTheatre.com/Kids-Week to get your free children’s theatre tickets.
Guests can also make a day of their theatre trip and treat the whole family to a magical experience with our Kids Week Afternoon Tea offer at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, where kids eat free! A perfect pre-show treat featuring savoury delights and showstopping sweets. Find out more here.
The Official London Theatre Ticket Booth
If you’d like to buy your tickets in person, The Official London Theatre Ticket Booth is the perfect place to get them.
The iconic clocktower building in the heart of Leicester Square is home to the friendly and knowledgeable team of experts who will help you find your perfect show at a great price. As well as buying Kids Week tickets there, the booth is famous for its last-minute discounts, where you can get same-day tickets for 30-40 shows every day, with savings of up to 50%!
When you book your theatre tickets with Official London Theatre, all the profits of your purchase are reinvested back into the theatre industry, ensuring campaigns like Kids Week can continue for years to come. Not only are you getting theatre tickets at a great price, you’re also helping others to see theatre for less too!
Whether you’re grabbing a last-minute ticket to the hottest show in town or taking your little ones to experience the magic of theatre for the first time, Official London Theatre is the place to get your theatre tickets this summer.
For more information, visit OfficialLondonTheatre.com/Kids-Week.
