SeatPlan is a staple for any theatre-goer, with ticket prices are at an all-time high, £250 for some shows, so when booking your seats it's become more important than ever to make sure you’re getting value for your money. What SeatPlan offers is a look into what your view is from your seat. Some shows and production companies have started providing photos when booking tickets but these are taken in empty theatres and are mostly of general areas rather than individual seats, but SeatPlan has a much more accurate and interesting way of providing you with the view from your seat.
The website has a system where audience members can upload photos and reviews of the seats, I for one have used it pretty much every single time I have ever booked a ticket. As these are uploaded by the public, not all seats in the venues are listed on the website have photos but by looking in the row behind or in front, you’re bound to get a good idea of what you’re paying for. Audience members can also provide written reviews for the seats; providing information on comfort, view and even legroom. Now, as a rather small human being myself the legroom isn’t an issue for me but has certainly been a problem for some of my buddies who have come along to the shows with me.
Of course, when a new show opens there are limited photos of what the view will be like for that particular show. For example, the upcoming London production of Moulin Rouge will obviously have nothing on the site and with the set that has transformed the auditorium, this may change. However, on the whole, the website gives you a very good and pretty accurate overall picture of what the experience is from your seat.
I implore you to try this site out if you haven’t already, and if you like it (which I can guarantee you will!) make sure you help with the website and upload your own content, someone in the future could be very grateful for your contribution!What makes this even better is you will be rewarded for your contributions! With each photo you upload you will earn 50 points and these points can be redeemed for theatre vouchers! 750 points (15 photos) will get you a £10 Encore voucher, 1000 points (20 photos) will get you a £10 theatre voucher and 1500 points (30 pictures) will get you a $25 Telecharge voucher which can be used for shows in New York.
Over the years, we have seen SeatPlan grow in its popularity and now the website provides tickets for theatregoers. This is a wonderful addition to the website as now you really can be provided with an entire theatre experience from the company and also know pretty much exactly what you may be in for from your seat.
With tickets as low as £12 for West End shows you are sure to get a great deal from the website and as it is a small team who are all theatre lovers, the care and attention to the upkeep of the website is very obvious and has become a necessary tool for people.When you visit the website, you are greeted with a huge range of deals and offers for West End shows. Before this update it was a little easier to access and find the seating plans, it is now not so obvious but with a quick search of the theatre you’re looking at you shall find the information you need.
Another great addition to the site is the increased amount of regional venues included on the website. As we all know, theatre doesn’t just stop outside of London and some of the best shows around are touring the UK, you can now view venues in places such as Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, New York and many more! As this is a newer feature to the website, there is a lack of reviews but with the growth of the website, I’m sure there will be more uploaded with time. And guess what?! When you upload a picture and review for a venue that has fewer than 200 exsiting reviews you can earn double points!!!
SeatPlan is a brilliant tool for theatre lovers and goers alike, whether you’re at the theatre as much as you can and are trying to figure out what the best view is for the least amount of money or whether you’re looking to splash out for a special trip to a show, this website will help you in your hunt for the best experience possible.Why don’t you visit the site today to get a great ticket deal and be sure of the quality of your seat and when you see the show, uploaded the view from your seat and start earning those points to redeem your theatre vouchers!
