Dynamic Pricing
ARC’s policy is to set ticket prices based on demand, like budget airlines, which means we set a price when the event goes on sale and then sometimes put the price up or down depending on how the show is selling. Usually, the price will increase as we get closer to the event, so it is advantageous to book in advance, although sometimes we will put special offers on and reduce the price. Our website will always show the current ticket price.
ARC’s theatre and dance performances are priced on a Pay What You Decide basis, which means you don’t have to pay until after you have seen a show!
We want to encourage more people to come and see shows at ARC, more often. Pay What You Decide not only allows you to pay what you can afford, rather than a fixed ticket price, but also removes the financial risk of buying a ticket for a show in advance without knowing whether you are going to enjoy it or not.
Tickets are available to book in advance as usual, but there is no obligation for you to pay until after you have seen the show. You can then decide on a price which you think is suitable based on your experience, which means if you haven’t enjoyed it at all, you don’t have to pay anything.
All money collected will help ARC pay the artists who have performed, and we therefore hope you will give generously.
Please ensure you have arrived and collected your tickets 15 minutes before the show starts in order to secure your seats. At the end of the show, you can decide what to pay, either by cash on the door or by card at the Box Office.
*This event is free to attend and no booking is required.*
Books and Tea – Jo Lovejoy
Printmaker Jo Lovejoy has amassed her own collection of books, which she happily reads with a mug of tea… When she gets the chance of it!
She has developed a range of lino and drypoint prints which explore the aesthetics and narratives surrounding the world of Books & Tea.
Inspired by both the contents or these stories and the warm atmosphere a full bookcase can bring; Lovejoy is proud to share her artwork celebrating the narratives of many beloved stories.
This Is Going To Sting – Abigail Hobson-Pratt
This is Going to Sting is an exhibition which explores disordered eating. The embroidered pieces are separated into either internal or external experiences, which those with eating disorders may have. Internal experiences refer to the inward thoughts, feelings and compulsions when recovering, whereas external in this instance refers to triggers from outside of the self.
In recent years, there has been a rise of eating disorder cases, which has been related to the Covid-19 pandemic. The embroidery collection aims to urge those who notice symptoms, to seek early intervention. Early intervention can prevent symptoms worsening and increase chances of full recovery. Charities such as ‘Beat’ (Beat eating disorders) have many helpful resources online including support groups and a helpline for those struggling or wanting more information. You can visit the Beat website here.