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What can you do if you had ticket to a sports event for the theatre?
Sporting events, the theatre, theme parks and concerts are all examples of events rendered impossible to do by coronavirus.
However, Britons will be pleased to learn it should generally be possible to get their cash back for these events.
Martin said on the site: “Many firms are struggling to cope, change policies, or even just get their staff settled in new ways to work – so be patient.
“And for those who can afford it, even if you’ve a right to a full refund for a ticket, travel or more, if the firm is in a struggling sector and asks if you’ll take vouchers instead, it’s worth considering.
“That may just be what stops that firm from collapsing and their staff from losing their jobs, which results in more money taken out of society and a vicious cycle.”
MoneySavingExpert.com has advised double checking the terms and conditions you bought the ticket under.
This could tell you more about what you are entitled to.
When it comes to season tickets bought by for football, clubs have differing policies.
Tickets for postponed games will generally be valid for when the match is rearranged. All London theatres are closed, and AGT theatres are offering full refunds for cancelled runs.
AGT theatres are: Lyceum Theatre (The Lion King), Apollo Victoria Theatre (Wicked), Savoy Theatre (9 to 5 the Musical), Piccadilly Theatre (Pretty Woman), Phoenix Theatre (Come From Away), Fortune Theatre (The Woman In Black; Austentatious), Duke of York’s Theatre (Blithe Spirit; The Doctor, from April), Harold Pinter Theatre (Uncle Vanya; The Watsons, from May), Playhouse Theatre (The Seagull; A Doll’s House, from June), Ambassadors Theatre (Baby Reindeer, from April; The Shark is Broken, from May) and Trafalgar Studios (On Blueberry Hill; Shook, from April; Angels of the North, from May).
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Delfont Mackintosh theatres are also giving full refunds for shows that are cancelled. This affects: Gielgud Theatre (The Upstart Crow; To Kill A Mockingbird, from May), Noel Coward Theatre (Dear Evan Hansen), Novello Theatre (Novello Theatre), Prince Edward Theatre (Mary Poppins), Prince of Wales Theatre (Book of Mormon), Sondheim Theatre (Les Miserables), Victoria Palace Theatre (Hamilton), Wyndhams Theatre (Leopoldstadt) and Her Majesty’s Theatre (Phantom of the Opera).
LW Theatres has said it will be in contact with customers about their options. “We’re contacting all our guests in order of performance date, so please bear with us,” the company said.
This affects: Adelphi Theatre (Waitress), Cambridge Theatre (Matilda), The Other Palace (Be More Chill) and the London Palladium (Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, from July).
Lastly, Nimax Theatres said: “There is nothing that you need to do if your performance has been cancelled.
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“If you have booked directly with Nimax Theatres for an affected performance, please be assured that we will contact you directly to arrange an exchange for a later date or full refund, depending on your preference.”
This affects: Garrick Theatre (City of Angels), Apollo Theatre (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie), Duchess Theatre (The Play That Goes Wrong), Lyric Theatre (Thriller! Live), Vaudeville Theatre (Magic Goes Wrong) and Palace Theatre (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child).
The expert recently gave his advice to Britons concerned about their money.
Martin Lewis advised on whether Britons should take their money out of their bank account.
Martin said: “Things are certainly safer in your bank than they are being held in your home, where any home insurance is protecting you, you usually get up to £1,000 in protection.”
There are protections in place for money in banks far higher than the £1,000 insurance pay out.
Martin went on: “Rules in the UK are simple.
“UK regulated savings accounts, which almost every single one that anybody’s heard of are, you are protected up to £85,000 per person, per financial institution.
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