Do you tip theatre staff?

Tipping is not required for box office staff or theatre ushers.

You may want to tip the bar staff, and if the theatre has a restaurant, such as the National Theatre, Royal Opera House and Royal Court, it is customary to tip waiting staff.

Brand-new production images released for Martin Guerre at the Old Vic, from the creators of Les Misérables

9 October 2026

Brand-new production images released for Martin Guerre at the Old Vic, from the creators of Les Misérables

Spotlight on Jonathan Larson: the composer’s life and legacy beyond RENT

9 October 2026

Spotlight on Jonathan Larson: the composer’s life and legacy beyond RENT

One of a kind: Everything you need to know about Six The Musical in the West End

9 October 2026

One of a kind: Everything you need to know about Six The Musical in the West End

See Janie Dee and cast in rehearsals for the world premiere of Torben Betts’ political thriller Speculations, directed by Trevor Nunn

9 October 2026

See Janie Dee and cast in rehearsals for the world premiere of Torben Betts’ political thriller Speculations, directed by Trevor Nunn