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Going for a song: how to nab cheap tickets as theatres reopen

Fancy being spun around in your seat, plied with six glasses of champagne, blasted by loud rock’n’roll or having dancers virtually sitting in your lap?

Some theatres are ramping up the “immersive” factor as they try to tempt nervous punters to part with their cash and see a show.

In some cases, these seats don’t come cheap – however, if you are keen to catch a show but don’t want to pay a fortune, you are in luck. As a result of Covid-19, there are stacks of great deals around at the moment, with savings of up to 80% available in some cases, and some venues offering decent seats for as little as £5

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