Pricing Information

TICKET TYPES & PRICING

Pay What You Choose

We’d like everyone who wants to experience a show at Bristol Old Vic to be able to. To help with this, we have flexible Pay What You Choose pricing for the majority of events in our programme.

This includes a new and improved concession rate, which replaces our old concession rate of £2 off for over 60s, under 18s, students, benefits recipients, registered disabled and Equity/BECTU members on production of valid ID, which wasn’t valid on Fri & Sat eve performances. The new Open Concession is a £5 discount, not restricted by day of the week, and open to everyone.

How does it work?
On Pay What You Choose events, when you checkout, you’ll be given a choice of 3 different prices:

• Open Concession – If you don’t have the cash right now, don’t worry; book this rate and let us welcome you with open arms, no questions asked.
• Standard – If you can afford to, please book this rate; the extra money you give will support your theatre and the independent artists and companies on its stages.
• Pay It Forward – If you’re feeling generous and you have the means, please consider choosing this rate. Each Pay It Forward ticket subsidises two concession tickets, and helps more people experience the delight of watching live theatre.

All you have to do is select the price bracket that best suits your budget and continue to checkout.

Seat Layout

We’ve also adjusted the price bands in our auditorium to ensure everyone can experience great theatre, whatever their budget. This means our full range of ticket prices is available on every level, from the Pit to the Gallery, and the most affordable seats aren’t just those with restricted view – there are even some in the front row.

Find out more about our Seating Plans.

BOOK EARLY FOR THE BEST PRICES

Across our range of performances, ticket prices may vary according to demand. By booking early, you can secure the best seats at the best price.

Dynamic pricing helps us to ensure that our organisation is sustainable and that we can continue to create world-class theatre, support ascending artists and engage all communities of Bristol in our work for years to come.

To access the best prices at the earliest opportunity, consider becoming a member of Bristol Old Vic for as little as £3.75 per month.

FEES

We’ve scrapped our booking fees to simplify the ticket buying process, and to become more transparent at the point of purchase. If you choose to have your tickets sent via post, however, a £1 fee will apply.

Postage fees (per order, not per ticket) cover the costs of postage and packaging so that Bristol Old Vic can continue to create pioneering theatre, support ascending artists and widen access to our programme. E-tickets (a PDF attachment) do not have to be printed and may be presented instead on a mobile device when you come to a performance at the theatre. Please have them downloaded and ready to show the usher when you arrive. Paperless ticketing goes towards supporting our aim to become a more environmentally sustainable organisation.

If the performance you have booked is within the next 7 days, your tickets will default to collection from the Box Office. If you do not receive your tickets in the post, they can be re-issued by the Box Office on the day of the performance. We do not post tickets to overseas addresses.

OTHER TICKET TYPES

Babes in arms: Children under 18 months can sometimes watch a family or children’s show for free. Please check in advance before bringing a baby as some events might not be suitable. Babes in arms tickets can be booked online for children or family shows. To see our full babes in arms policy, click here.

Wheelchair users: The Theatre has two wheelchair spaces at Dress Circle level. The Weston Studio has four or five wheelchair spaces on the Balcony level. For any access bookings, please call 0117 987 7877 or email tickets@bristololdvic.org.uk to discuss seating options and prices.

Groups: Visit either the Schools or Groups page, or get in touch with our Box Office via 0117 907 4907 or groupbookings@bristololdvic.org.uk, to find out more.