Yay verily, the cost of living is biting everyone; it’s hard enough to keep body and soul together let alone partake in activities that will incur more financial outlay. But artists of all stripes suffer greatly too in times of economic free fall, so how can you support them without spending too much – or any – money? Here are five ideas.
There’s no doubting live performance tickets are pricey, but if you are desperate to see the latest show everyone’s talking about, there are ways to mitigate the expense. The bigger productions usually have a longer run and offer many different time slots. Avoid popular prime nights of Friday or Saturday. Go and see a matinee if possible or attend on a Monday or Tuesday night. You’ll find tickets prices are on a sliding scale depending on which day or time you chose. Check whether there are any Halftix or similar avenues – where seats are discounted on the actual day of the performance, because the theatre companies would rather (cheaper) bums on seats than none at all.
