Free Theatre Tickets! For under 26's: A Night Less Ordinary

James Purefoy is about to hit cinema screens as sword-wielding hero Solomon Kane, but this Tuesday evening he’ll be selling programmes at Soho Theatre in London.

This isn’t a case of recession-driven moonlighting for Rome and Vanity Fair star James. He’s there to encourage as many under-26s as possible to experience the excitement of live theatre for free with A Night Less Ordinary.

James, who trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, and began his career with the RSC, has been a theatre enthusiast from the start:

‘Of course I love the movies, whichever side of the screen I'm on. The epic battles, action sequences - they're hugely exciting to watch. But live theatre is equally exhilarating and unlike a movie only you, and the people in the audience with you that night, will ever see that particular show.

‘Because with theatre, you’re not just watching, you’re a part of it. The actors affect the audience because they’re right there, up close, and in turn the audience reactions affect the performers.

‘And there are as many different kinds of theatre as there are movies or television programmes – so there’s something for everyone. The beauty of A Night Less Ordinary is that you can experiment for free – try theatre on for size, see what you like. If you’re lucky enough to be under 26 you’d be foolish not give it a go – you’ll never regret it.’

Free tickets to under 26s for Tuesday night’s performance of bette bourne & mark ravenhill: A Life in Three Acts, where James will be selling programmes, are now available, so phone Soho Theatre now to get yours!

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