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 the official website.

At Southend Theatres we have chosen to make THURSDAYS A Night Less Ordinary with shows at both the Cliffs Pavilion and Palace Theatre being available almost every Thursday. In addition we will also be supplementing Thursday nights with other, specially chosen performances also qualifying for the scheme.

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