Ticket Day Checklist: Hannah Fry Tour

The day before

Open your tickets on your phone and check the barcode loads.
Charge your phone fully overnight.
Check your travel plan: train times, parking or taxi route.
Check the weather and dress accordingly.
Check the venue's bag policy (see notes below).
If you need accessible seating, confirm your booking with the venue.

Leaving home

Phone charged and tickets accessible offline (screenshot the barcode as backup).
ID (if collecting from the box office or if the seller requires it).
Order reference/confirmation email saved on phone or printed.
Bag within the venue's size limit.
Portable charger (optional but recommended).
Travel tickets or parking payment method.
Leave with enough time to arrive at least 15 minutes before doors.

At the venue

Have your ticket barcode ready to scan at the entrance.
Find your seat or area. Ask ushers if unsure.
Turn your phone to silent before the show starts.
Use the toilets before the show — the queue at the interval can be long.
Note the nearest exit.

If something goes wrong

Ticket not scanning? Show the order confirmation to box office staff.
Phone died? Ask the box office to look you up by name and order reference.
Arriving late? Check the venue's latecomer policy — you may wait in the foyer.
Lost your group? Meet at the venue entrance after the show.

Venue-specific notes

City	Bag policy	Parking	Key note
Birmingham	Bags and items that will not safely fit under your seat are not permitted into the building	[object Object]	Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult
Nottingham	Bring only small bags that fit under your seat. Bags and suitcases over 40 × 25 × 25 cm are not permitted. Front of house staff may ask to search bags.	[object Object]	Under 14s must be with an adult aged 18 or over
Leicester	Keep bags as small as possible; bags larger than roughly A4 may not be permitted	[object Object]	Leicester hosts the tour on Friday 1 October 2027, the first Friday-night show of the run.
Newcastle	One small bag per person, no larger than A4 (29.7 × 21 × 15 cm). No rucksacks or large bags. Stasher available nearby.	[object Object]	Under 8s not admitted. 8–13 must be with an adult (18+). Most shows 14+. Challenge 25 for alcohol.
Edinburgh	Only smaller bags permitted; no cloakroom. Large bags or suitcases: use Waverley Station left luggage.	[object Object]	Edinburgh is the tour's only Scottish stop, with two nights on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 October 2027.
Cardiff	Check venue	Check venue	Cardiff is the tour's only Welsh stop, on Wednesday 13 October 2027, at one of the smaller venues on the run.
Bath	Large luggage such as suitcases, rucksacks, shopping bags and large holdalls is not allowed. Bags may be checked on entry.	[object Object]	Bath hosts the tour on Thursday 14 October 2027 in a restored Art Deco building that began life as a cinema.
Portsmouth	Bring only a small bag if you need one. The venue asks you not to bring bags larger than A4; larger bags will be searched. Refusing a search means no entry.	[object Object]	16+ for Hannah Fry, according to the venue's event page
Manchester	One small bag per person, no larger than A4 (29.7 × 21 × 15 cm). Rucksacks and large bags not allowed. Pre-book with Stasher to drop off larger bags.	[object Object]	Manchester has two nights, Thursday 21 and Friday 22 October 2027.
London	Only A4-size or smaller bags (or a standard handbag). Backpacks, suitcases, travel cases, laptop bags and large totes are NOT permitted, including in the cloakroom. Use Stasher or Bounce for nearby bag storage.	[object Object]	London closes the tour with two nights, Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 October 2027, at the former Hammersmith Odeon.

Why a checklist helps

Research on checklists — notably by surgeon Atul Gawande in The Checklist Manifesto — shows that even experts forget routine steps under pressure. A show night is exciting, and excitement makes people skip the basics: checking the barcode loads, screenshotting the ticket, leaving on time. A written list removes the need to remember.

Common things people forget

Testing the barcode before leaving. Mobile tickets sometimes fail to render without a signal. Open the ticket at home, where you have Wi-Fi, and screenshot it.
Checking the bag policy. Several venues on the tour restrict bag sizes. Arriving with an oversized bag means queuing at the cloakroom or, worse, being asked to leave it outside.
Allowing time for the walk from the station. Some venues are a 10-15 minute walk from the nearest station. The show-night planner helps you build this in.
Having ID. Some sellers require the lead booker's ID for entry. Check your confirmation email.
Charging their phone. A phone at 15% will not survive the evening, especially if you are using it for tickets, maps and photos.

After the show

Check the time of your last train or bus home. Services in some cities stop before midnight.
If you drove, remember where you parked. Take a photo of the bay number.
Venues clear quickly. Agree a meeting point with your group before the lights go up.
If you are staying overnight, walk or take a short taxi. Post-show traffic around popular venues can be heavy.

Tips for groups

Share this page with everyone in your group before the day.
Designate one person to hold the confirmation email or order reference.
Agree a meeting point both before and after the show.
If you have different seat blocks, meet in the foyer at the interval.

Related tools and pages

Ticket guide: How and where to buy.
Venue guides: Parking, accessibility and getting there.
First-timer's guide: Step-by-step for your first show.
Show-night planner: Work out what time to leave.

Questions about this tool

Can I print this checklist?

Yes. Use your browser's print function (Ctrl+P or Cmd+P). The page is styled for printing — navigation and other site chrome are hidden.

Do I need all of these items?

Not necessarily. The checklist covers the most common things people forget. Skip any that do not apply to your situation.

What if my phone dies at the venue?

Bring a portable charger. If your phone dies completely, the box office may be able to look you up by name and order reference, but this is not guaranteed.

Is this list the same for every venue?

The basics are the same, but bag policies, parking and accessibility arrangements differ by venue. Check the venue-specific notes below.

Sources and method notes

Ticketmaster UK Help: Mobile ticket and entry guidance.

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