Our Pay What You Can Season Explained
The Pay What You Can (PWYC) Season is a special part of our programme where we hand‑pick shows we know will give audiences outstanding theatre experiences at a more accessible price.
These performances are very different from what you might expect in Theatre 1. Our PWYC season allows us to present challenging, powerful and beautiful productions that you may not otherwise have the opportunity to see.
Our Programming team work tirelessly all year round, visiting major festivals and venues across the UK to bring you the freshest and most exciting small‑scale theatre. Past PWYC shows have been selected from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Brighton Festival, VAULT Festival, and many more.
Making theatre accessible for all
We aim to offer something for everyone, families, adults and first‑time theatre‑goers alike – and our Pay What You Can pricing ensures theatre remains accessible to all.
PWYC Ticket Prices
- For shows going on sale from 21 April 2026 onwards, PWYC prices will be:
£3, £7, £13 - Any PWYC shows already on sale before 21 April 2026 will remain at the previous price points of:
£2, £5, £10
If anyone would like to pay under £3 (or under £2 for shows already on sale), they can contact the Box Office at
[email protected] or on 01279 431925 to arrange a cheaper or free ticket.
If you’d like to support the artists further, additional donations can be made on the evening of the show. PWYC donation buckets will be available at the bar, and card payments can also be made via the bar staff.
Come and be part of our PWYC Season, be challenged, touched and entertained. What have you got to lose?
Find a PWYC Show
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An Evening With…
Alex McAleer – Mind Reader
15th May
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Pay What You Can
Funeral Teeth
13th Jun
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Pay What You Can
Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life
13th Mar