We offer a number of packages and discounts to make booking that bit easier and more affordable.
From season tickets, access discounts, great rates for schools and groups, as well as discounted tickets for those early bookers, we have something for everyone.
Our Offers & Discounts
Access
If you require an Access seat, please complete our Access form. Once you’ve signed up, your account will be ‘tagged’ with the requirements needed to be able to book accessible seats online. If you need assistance booking tickets, please contact our Visitor Experience Team.
All Access seats are £15, including tickets for personal assistants/carers/companions
[Purple wheelchair icon] = Wheelchair spaces. You will only see this symbol if you have the wheelchair ‘tag’ on your account. All wheelchair spaces are located on Stage Level.
[Blue star icon] = Access seats. You will only see this symbol if you have certain access ‘tags’ on your account.
Half Price Previews
50% off standard tickets at all price bands (except Banquettes).
The Half Price Previews for 2023 are:
BRIEF ENCOUNTER = Saturday 2, Monday 4, Tuesday 5, Wednesday 6 December, all 7.30pm
SHED: EXPLODED VIEW = Friday 9, Saturday 10, Monday 12, Tuesday 13 February, all 7.30pm
A TASTE OF HONEY = Friday 15, Saturday 16, Monday 18, Tuesday 19 March, all 7.30pm
SWEAT = Friday 26, Saturday 27, Monday 29, Tuesday 30 April, all 7.30pm
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST = Friday 14, Saturday 15, Monday 17 and Tuesday 18, all 7.30pm
Please note: as tickets for previews are already discounted, they’re excluded from other offers.
Banquettes
This is the front row of the theatre, with unreserved seating on low bench seats.
Our ‘on stage’ seats are £12 for BRIEF ENCOUNTER. Most of these seats will be released at 12 noon on the day of the first preview (see above for dates).
A number of banquette seats will be released daily at 12 noon as ‘day seats’ – you can buy these in person, or over the phone but not online.
Please note that due to building opening hours, on 26 December 2023 (Boxing Day) the ‘day seats’ will only be available to buy in person, from 6pm.
Pay What You Can (PWYC)
All performances (excluding previews) have between 10 and 35 PWYC tickets spread across all seating levels.
We think that everyone should be able to discover astonishing stories and share the joy of experiencing live theatre together. Our PAY WHAT YOU CAN tickets are available for all our productions and do exactly what it says on the tin – you pay what you can on the day that you book.
You might be feeling flush and choose to add a little more (thank you!) and by doing that you help us provide free tickets for the schools and community groups we work with in Greater Manchester – people who otherwise wouldn’t experience great theatre. If life is suddenly a bit more expensive (school trips, broken washing machines – the ups and downs of life) then you can pick the price that works best for you.
Theatre can be a brilliant adventure, and we’d love you to join us – no matter what.
Please note: as PWYC tickets are already discounted, they’re excluded from half price previews and any other offers.
Under 30s £7 Tickets
All performances (including previews) have at least 20 Under 30s £7 tickets spread across all seating levels. Please enter your DOB within your account. You may also be asked for ID when entering the Theatre.
Please note: as Under 30s tickets are already discounted, they’re excluded from other offers. There are no Under 30s tickets on Relaxed Performances as these shows are already discounted with PWYC options.
Our Under 30s tickets are intended for groups of young people, who are underrepresented at our theatre and may not be able to afford to attend otherwise.
Please be aware that these seats are located in specific areas of the theatre and cannot be moved.
Season Tickets
See all 4 shows in the Spring Summer 2024 Season for as little as £66.
BUY A SEASON TICKET SUBSCRIPTION
Offer excludes: Banquettes, PWYC tickets and Under 30s tickets
Schools
We know that when you’re planning a school trip, you sometimes need a few extra tickets for teachers, chaperones or similar. So all school bookings will be entitled to one free ticket for every 15 you buy.
Schools can take advantage of an allocation of specially discounted £15 tickets (subject to availability). And even after that allocation has run out, you can still take advantage of the 10% off Groups price.
From 2023, we have a new booking system. Please see our Schools page for more information.
Schools offer excludes: Under 30s £7 tickets, PWYC tickets and any other offers.
Groups
All groups of 10+ will automatically receive 10% off all tickets (unless you would receive a better discount via another offer like our Multi-Buy offer).
Offer excludes: previews, PWYC tickets and Under 30s tickets.
FOR CHRISTMAS ONLY – make an occasion of it and book 6 or more tickets to see BRIEF ENCOUNTER, and save 10% off the total ticket price.
Community Group Discounts
A number of discounted tickets are available for local community groups working with those who may not otherwise have access to the Theatre. For more information, please contact engage@royalexchange.co.uk.
Discount Terms & Conditions
Only one discount is available per ticket.
Proof of ID may be required for discounts.
When seating capacity reaches a certain level, some offers, concessions and discounts may not apply.
Ticket prices may vary for different performances according to demand.
Please see our full Ticket Terms & Conditions