Complimentary theatre, legitimately
Complimentary theatre tickets in London
How Londoners see West End and fringe shows for a small admin fee — through the theatre industry's own seat-filling practice.
Membership from £5 a year — or £12.99 for life
Yes — you can get complimentary theatre tickets in London, legitimately, through seat filling. Venues and producers release unsold seats to private clubs like My Box Office, and members book them paying only a small admin fee — typically £1–£5.
It isn't a scam or a queue: it's a century-old practice for ensuring full houses. In exchange for filling seats discreetly, members see everything from West End blockbusters to fringe gems for next to nothing.
01 — The mechanism
How complimentary tickets happen
When a London production has unsold seats — for a preview, a midweek performance or a press night — the producer can release them to My Box Office rather than discount publicly.
Members request tickets first come, first served, pay the small admin fee, and collect at the box office with photo ID on the night.
02 — The experience
What to expect on the night
You take your allocated seat alongside full-price patrons and enjoy exactly the same performance. Nobody in the auditorium knows you paid less.
Why members love it
01
Tickets on the house
Members pay only a small admin fee of £1–£5 per booking — the ticket itself is complimentary.
02
West End to fringe
From West End musicals to fringe gems, releases span the whole of London's theatre scene.
03
You're a real audience member
Members are regular, discreet audience members — you just paid less.
2011
Established
600+
Producers & venues supported
42,000+
Events delivered to members
£5
Membership from, per year
Members
Don't just take our word for it…
"An excellent, efficient service for theatre and music lovers — tickets often available close to the performance date."
— Don
"I've seen fantastic shows for ridiculously cheap prices that I'd never have considered — and was so glad I did. Straightforward booking and smooth ticket collection every time."
— Verified member
"Really straightforward to book and I have always had great seats. Highly recommended."
— Hilary
"A fantastic club for theatre and live performance lovers."
— Nic T
FAQ
Common questions, answered
Offers are provided by individual members or businesses within the community. My Box Office does not guarantee the availability, quality, pricing or terms of individual offers. Members should contact the offer provider directly and make their own decisions before purchasing.