The Show Must Go On: Why you should buy a Theatre Tokens eGift today

Published 10 March 2021

At times like this, it’s important that we see silver linings and take every opportunity to have a positive impact. The pandemic has had a monumental impact on every aspect of our lives and theatre isn’t an exception. It’s been a tough year, but we’re confident that theatre will bounce back bigger, better and stronger. We might be a tad biased, but we think that one of the best ways to spread positivity and joy is to buy a Theatre Tokens eGift – here’s why.

 

Support theatre 

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The company of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie at the Apollo Theatre. (Photo: Matt Crockett)

At one time or another, everyone has enjoyed going to see a show at the theatre – whether it’s a fun family panto, a sensationally realistic Elvis impersonator or an ever-so-serious amateur drama! These are exactly the kinds of productions that rely on regional theatres across the UK – without them, they couldn’t be put on the stage. One way to support the theatre industry (especially whilst theatres are closed) is to buy a Theatre Tokens eGift. You can put as much money as you like onto a Theatre Token for your friends or family, and it’s super easy for them to redeem at one of our 260+ theatre venues across the UK. Unlike lots of vouchers, Theatre Tokens don’t have an expiry date; so you don’t have to worry about when to use them.

 

Re-embrace your local community 

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The West End company in Come From Away at the Phoenix Theatre. (Photo credit: Craig Sugden)

We’ve all been living at least two metres away from each other for a fair while now, and while it’s great that we can all do our bit to help, it can be tough to be apart!. There’s no better way to support your local community than investing in your local theatre with a Theatre Tokens eGift. The money you invest now is going to help all the fantastic productions on your front doorstep when this is all over and will re-unite with familiar faces and other locals during these difficult times.

 

Lift someone’s mood

Alexia McIntosh as Anna of Cleves in Six at the Lyric Theatre. (Photo credit: Pamela Raith)

Unfortunately, there are people across the country who are either isolating by themselves or having a hard time with it. Whilst we can’t go and visit these people to cheer them up, we believe that giving them something to look forward to is a great way to lift their spirits. Sending them a Theatre Tokens eGift is perfect because it’s the gift that keeps on giving – it’s an invitation to see the theatre, it’s money to spend on any show at any time and it’s a way to support the theatre industry in a time of need. Plus, you can easily spend a few weeks going through shows and planning a joyous reunion!

 

Celebrate the end of the lockdown

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The cast of Matilda The Musical

We can imagine that you’ve had a few FaceTime parties and Zoom group catch-ups whilst people have been in lockdown, and we can imagine there’ll be even more celebrations when it’s over! What better way to mark the occasion than to go to the theatre with your friends and family. Why not turn a list of all the things you miss into a list of all the things you’ll do the minute you can; we know theatre is right at the top of ours!

 

Buying a Theatre Tokens eGift has an impact that stretches beyond its purchase – it helps to re-unite communities, it supports the theatre industry during closure (especially those in your local area) and it brings some positivity and joy to people at a time when they need it most!