London 24 March, 2015: Amazon Local today brings the West End to customers, announcing that every ticket to every West End theatre show is now bookable on amazonlocal.co.uk and the Amazon Local App.
Amazon Local customers can book tickets for their chosen show seven days a week, reviewing all the available dates and timings before selecting the best seats to suit their budget. Millions of tickets will be available from launch across all 48 shows on London's West End.

Amazon Local has become a one-stop destination for the very best in entertainment, dining, travel and beauty experiences across the UK.” said Geraldine Wilson, General Manager at Amazon Local UK. "The West End is a British institution, and now, our customers can choose from any show and book in just a few clicks, enjoying the glitz and glamour of London's West End, all bookable in less than a minute".

London's West End is the largest theatre district in the world; welcoming in excess of 14 million guests annually, and locals and visitors flock in their droves to be entertained and enthralled. To celebrate becoming a new home for West End tickets, there will be special launch offers on all West End shows until April 30.

Whether it's a timeless classic or a new launch, customers can find tickets for all the shows including: Phantom of the Opera, Billy Elliot, Les Miserables, Mamma Mia, The Book of Mormon, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Jersey Boys, Cats and Lion King.

Amazon Local launched in 2012 and now operates across 34 regions in the UK putting the spotlight on some of the UK’s most aspirational shows, restaurants, hotels, spa breaks and treatments, offering inspiration for customers looking for a day out or a gift for a loved one.<

Customers can also take advantage of Amazon Local to make their trip to the West End even more special with offers on some of London’s finest restaurants and luxury hotels.

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For further information on the West End launch or the opportunity to review the experience please contact:
Amazon.co.uk Ltd Press Office
Email: pressoffice@amazon.co.uk
Tel: 020 8636 9280

For the most up-to-date availability and selection, please visit http://local.amazon.co.uk/London-wide/deals/the-west-end

Notes to editors:
About West End Launch

• Amazon Local is a new home for West End theatre tickets
• Amazon Local will have access to millions of West End tickets available from March 24
• Amazon Local has tickets available for all 48shows currently featured on London’s West End
• Hit Shows featured on Amazon Local include existing classics and newer shows such as: Lion King, Book of Mormon, Matilda, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Thriller & The Commitments
• There will be introductory launch offers on all West End shows until April 30, in the form of no / reduced booking fee or discounted tickets for performances (see website for the eligible booking period and for eligible performance dates)
• Every month Amazon Local will feature a ‘Show of the month’: Mamma Mia (March) & War Horse (April)
• Amazon Local offers a huge selection of tickets bookable in just two clicks in under one minute
• Amazon Local is focusing on wide selection, available all the time and bookable
• All costs are upfront. Nothing additional appears at check-out stage when you are ready to pay on Amazon Local.

About Amazon Local

• Launched in 2012, Amazon Local provides customers with great offers in their local area as well as nationally.
• Areas include:  Bath, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Cheshire, Coventry, Derby, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Gloucester, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newport, Northampton, Nottingham, Oxford, Sheffield, Southampton, Thames Valley and West Midlands.
• Offer categories include Entertainment, Dining, Travel, Beauty, Learning and personalised products and gifts
• Amazon Local provides a way for businesses of all sizes to connect with new customers in their local area and right across the UK – click here for further information http://local.amazon.co.uk/merchants

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