Pre-theatre meals and dinner packages combine top price theatre tickets with a two or three course meal at a nearby restaurant. There are a number of websites that offer theatre dinners which audiences find to be great value and very convenient having everything organised before arriving in London. Trust us, you're going to want some food before watching Matilda the Musical, the sight of that chocolate cake will make anyone's tummy rumble!

An evening out to the theatre would not be complete without a delicious dinner before the show. Pre-theatre meals and dinner packages are a great way to get a guaranteed reservation at a restaurant that may otherwise be booked out. Also as the restaurant know you are there as part of a package, they will make sure you are served and have finished in time to get to the theatre.

Unlike some other cities, London doesn’t have many theatres that offer dinner while you watch a theatre show. One notable exception is London’s Comedy Store, where you can eat while the comedians on stage mercilessly make fun of audience members in a variety of improvisational shows and top class stand-up comedy featuring some of the biggest names in the UK.

The theatre meal deals mentioned include a two to three course meal before the show at a restaurant close by to the theatre. Many different types of cuisine are on offer from Indian to Thai to Modern European cuisine and the value of the three course meal combined with the top priced theatre ticket is unbeatable. Pre-theatre meals are an excellent opportunity to be more organised, save time and best of all save money.

Theatre meal deals can be booked online or alternatively if you prefer to speak to someone there is usually a phone number on the various website that offer pre-theatre meals, which you can call and make a booking over the phone. Once confirmed you will be sent an email confirmation with all the details of your booking including the location of the restaurant and also the theatre. This email is sufficient to present to the restaurant staff and box office staff before the show however you can also have your theatre tickets and meal vouchers posted to you at a small additional cost.

Whether for a romantic evening with your partner or a catch up with an old friend, theatre meal deals are a great excuse for a fun night out.  So get to it immediately and start by typing "Theatre Dinners" into your Google search and your one step closer to a fantastic theatre experience.

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