Swindon Borough Council is delighted to announce that two of its Swindon Venues are taking part in the ’A Night Less Ordinary’ free theatre ticket scheme for young adults under 26. Swindon Arts Centre and the Wyvern Theatre are two of 95 publicly funded theatres across England to take part in this £2.5m government funded scheme for the next two years.

The scheme fits in with the councils National Indicator to increase engagement in the arts.

This plan gives Swindon Borough Council the unique opportunity to enhance the lives, broaden horizons and encourage ever greater numbers of young people to develop a theatre habit for life.

A Night Less Ordinary

A Night Less Ordinary is an Arts Council England scheme, in association with Metro, which will provide 618,000 free theatre tickets to anyone under 26 in more than 200 venues across England. For more information about the scheme visit www.anightlessordinary.org.uk

To apply for free theatre tickets

Please contact the Arts Centre Box Office on 01793 614837.

• Quote the name and date of the show that you would like tickets for
• Only two free tickets per booking are accepted
• These tickets will not be given until just before the performance. Any other tickets that have been purchased can be taken away
• The tickets must be collected on the night of the performance by the individual, who must supply ID of their age. Tickets will not be given to anyone else
• ID must be supplied even if you have previously booked
• An information sheet will be completed at the time of booking
• A limited amount of tickets are available per show and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis

On the day of the performance:

• Only the person(s) under 26 can collect the tickets
• Proof of age must be shown when picking up the tickets

Acceptable forms of ID:

• Birth Certificate
• Driving Licence
• Passport
• Student Card
• Citizen Card
• Student Rail Card