Scotland''s First 'Pay What You Want' venue opens. NEWS


Scotland''s First 'Pay What You Want' venue opens.

Live At Hoots, a new comedy, drag and cabaret venue opens this month in Edinburgh. And what's more, you can pay what you want for a ticket to the shows. Pay What You Want has been established at the Edinburgh Fringe for a number of years, but the new club on Home Street will be the country's first full time venue operating the model.



Audiences can reserve tickets for any show, with prices ranging from a wallet-friendly 5 to a maximum of 12. Alternatively, if spontaneity is your game, arrive at the venue just 30 minutes before showtime and, if space permits, gain free entry.

Live At Hoots founder, John Millar said: We're thrilled to introduce a venue that challenges the norm. Live At Hoots aims to be Edinburgh's premier entertainment hub, offering a dynamic blend of comedy, drag, cabaret, and more.

"However, we understand that accessibility is key. Our seat reservation prices are already better than our competitors, but we're taking it a step further with Pay What You Want."

"If you come to our venue and there are unreserved seats, you can come in and see the show for free. Then, on the way out, you can pay what you want.

"It's great for everyone involved. The artist plays to full rooms, the audience get to see a show without breaking the bank, and we have a thriving venue".

A number of venues across the UK, including Hot Water Comedy in Liverpool and Top Secret in London have employed elements of Pay What You Want. These are often limited to selected weekday shows, and are rarely offered at the weekends.

Live At Hoots are doing things a little differently. All shows, even peak time weekend shows will be offered as Pay What You Want.

John Millar emphasized their commitment, stating, "We mean what we say. We are a Pay What You Want venue. All day, every day, 365 days a year. Audiences need value every day of the week, not just on a Tuesday.

"We have great comedy shows hosted by our amazing resident compere and co-founder Rick Molland. We have fantastic drag shows developed by Scotland's fiercest drag family PlayHaus. We have cabaret shows, scripted shows, whisky tasting shows. We have so much under one roof, all of it Pay What You Want"

Live At Hoots opens on 22 September on Home Street Edinburgh. Find out more at LiveAtHoots.com

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