🎫 Terms and Conditions for Ticket Sales

The following terms and conditions of sale and entry are designed to ensure that everyone enjoys their visit to The Playhouse. A valid ticket entitles the holder to attend the event at the date, time, and location stated on the ticket.


📌 General Conditions

  • All tickets are non-refundable.
  • By purchasing a ticket, the buyer and/or ticket holder agrees to these terms and conditions.
  • All tickets are subject to availability.
  • It is the responsibility of the buyer to check all ticket details—especially event name, date, time, and location—at the time of purchase.
  • Tickets cannot be exchanged, refunded, or returned except as required under consumer law.
  • Each audience member must have a valid ticket. Altered or defaced tickets are not valid. An email confirmation alone does not guarantee entry.
  • Tickets must be shown if requested by a Front of House team member.
  • The venue reserves the right to:
    • Vary the advertised programme;
    • Add, withdraw, or substitute artists or content;
    • Refuse admission, delay entry for latecomers, or remove individuals for disruptive behaviour.

🎥 Photography & Recording

  • Recording or filming during performances is not allowed unless by prior arrangement or otherwise stated.
  • Preston Playhouse may film or photograph performances. If you do not wish to appear in footage or photography, please inform a member of the Front of House team on arrival.

🍿 Food & Drink

  • Food and alcohol not purchased at the venue may be refused entry.

🔁 Exchanges

At the discretion of management, tickets may be exchanged before a performance, subject to availability:

  • Exchanges are only allowed for another performance of the same production.
  • Any price difference must be paid.
  • If you received an e-ticket, it will be cancelled and replaced with a new ticket and booking reference.

🔄 Resales

You may return unwanted tickets to the Box Office for resale:

  • Tickets remain your property. The Box Office acts as an agent only.
  • If resold, you will be refunded minus booking and card processing fees.
  • We cannot guarantee resale, even for sold-out events.
  • Returned tickets will only be listed after all standard tickets are sold.

❌ Cancelled Performances

  • If a performance is cancelled by Preston Playhouse for reasons beyond our control, you will be offered a full refund (including booking fees) or the option to exchange.
  • We are not responsible for travel or other personal expenses related to cancelled performances.
  • Refunds are not available if you cancel or change your booking.

📝 Reservations

  • Tickets must be paid for at the time of booking, unless special arrangements are made with the Box Office for block bookings.
  • Reservations are held for up to one month before being released for general sale without notice.
  • No unpaid reservations are held within 7 days of a performance.

💳 Transaction Fees

  • Your booking may include a transaction or booking fee.
  • Fees may not be shown in initial prices but are added during checkout.

📞 Need Help?

For help with your booking, please contact:

📧 Email: boxoffice@prestonplayhouse.co.uk
📞 Phone: 0333 666 3366

Visit our Box Office page for current telephone service hours.