Yeovil theatre offers 1,000 cut-price pantomime tickets for families

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 12:03 · Archive

Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil is releasing 1,000 tickets for Aladdin at £3 each through its Accessible Ticket Scheme.

Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil has released 1,000 £3 tickets for its production of Aladdin through its Accessible Ticket Scheme, designed to make theatre more accessible to families on low incomes. The scheme, launched in November 2024 with funding from Arts Council England and Somerset Council, aims to remove financial barriers to live theatre during the festive season.

Adam Burgan, arts and entertainment manager at Somerset Council, said: 'Sometimes panto tickets can just feel out of reach and we want to make sure families get to experience it.' He added that families had reported the scheme made 'a huge difference to them, when before they felt it wasn't for them and wasn't something they could afford.'

Since its launch, the scheme has already issued 1,541 tickets to 483 active members across Somerset. More than 13 per cent of applicants had never attended a performance at Westlands or the Octagon Theatre before, while 12 per cent had not visited in over two years. Half of all first-time theatregoers renewed their membership for a second year, indicating the lasting impact of the initiative.

How it is being reported

• Discounted panto tickets open doors for familiesWestlands Entertainment Venue has released £3 tickets for its production of Aladdin.BBC Somerset · 5 Nov, 11:38
• Yeovil theatre releases 1,000 £3 pantomime tickets for families in needWestlands in Yeovil releases 1,000 £3 tickets for Aladdin to help low-income families enjoy pantomime this Christmas.Somerset County Gazette · 5 Nov, 05:00

In this story: Westlands Entertainment Venue · Yeovil · Somerset Council · Arts Council England · Octagon Theatre

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