UK Hospitality Theaters & Cinemas - PPC Market Share Analysis May 2025

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the UK Theaters & Cinemas category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 UK Hospitality Theaters & Cinemas brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain Share of clicks
londontheatre.co.uk 20.33
londontheatredirect.com 10.61
shakespearesglobe.com 7.89
todaytix.com 5.11
hollywoodbowl.co.uk 4.76
barbican.org.uk 4.49
london-theater-tickets.com 4.13
londonboxoffice.co.uk 3.85
myvue.com 3.3
birminghamhippodrome.com 3.01
others 32.52

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In the theater and cinema PPC landscape, londontheatre.co.uk leads with 20.33% click share, while ‘others’ collectively hold 32.52%, showcasing diverse competition.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 UK Hospitality Theaters & Cinemas brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month. 

Share of Spend - Last Month
Date londontheatre.co.uk londontheatredirect.com shakespearesglobe.com todaytix.com londonboxoffice.co.uk london-theater-tickets.com atgtickets.com ticketmaster.co.uk lovetheatre.com barbican.org.uk
2025/05/01 26.24% 16.89% 4.34% 1.82% 6.05% 7.39% 1.97% 3.32% 3.45% 2.85%
2025/05/02 22.86% 17.44% 2.68% 2.85% 5.3% 6.55% 1.59% 3.94% 3.41% 3.53%
2025/05/03 20.44% 14.91% 3.73% 2.63% 5.19% 6.58% 1.39% 4.2% 3.44% 8.35%
2025/05/04 21.51% 15.3% 4.98% 2.78% 4.95% 7.54% 1.8% 3.93% 3.96% 6.2%
2025/05/05 22.48% 15.01% 4.14% 3.08% 6.05% 7.4% 2.23% 3.28% 4.08% 6.42%
2025/05/06 24.1% 14.82% 3.01% 4.06% 5.36% 6.35% 1.82% 4.25% 3.58% 4.2%
2025/05/07 20.65% 11.26% 5.07% 4.75% 4.48% 5.13% 3.46% 4.4% 3.64% 4.09%
2025/05/08 17.18% 10.39% 3.83% 4.6% 4.23% 7.04% 3.23% 3.35% 3.08% 3.84%
2025/05/09 19.32% 9.59% 4.81% 5.54% 3.72% 4.97% 3.39% 3.71% 3.77% 3.5%
2025/05/10 20.31% 9.87% 9.54% 3.93% 3.71% 5.06% 2.64% 4.26% 6.1% 0.84%
2025/05/11 18.36% 9.31% 9.01% 3.91% 4.29% 4.88% 2.65% 4% 6.4% 2.47%
2025/05/12 20.1% 8.71% 7.8% 5.87% 3.78% 8.89% 3.31% 4.35% 6.27% 0.44%
2025/05/13 18.17% 9.02% 6.12% 5.56% 5.99% 5.14% 2.37% 3.69% 5.61% 3.52%
2025/05/14 17.04% 10.44% 3.88% 6.21% 4.31% 4.2% 3.2% 4.22% 7.54% 6.08%
2025/05/15 20.95% 10.13% 6.94% 7.36% 3.65% 6.19% 3.75% 4.4% 6.84% 2.03%
2025/05/16 20.32% 10.03% 5.64% 7.55% 3.47% 5.59% 4.17% 4.07% 7.67% 2.75%
2025/05/17 19.56% 10.52% 8.91% 5.14% 4.21% 4.62% 4.12% 3.38% 10.26% 0.34%
2025/05/18 21.45% 9.94% 9.75% 4.85% 5.06% 4.76% 4.53% 2.65% 8.55% 2.81%
2025/05/19 23.11% 10.77% 7.29% 6.64% 4.74% 4.98% 4.39% 3.5% 4.04% 2.87%
2025/05/20 23.6% 12.85% 6.4% 7.22% 5.19% 5.32% 3.31% 3.19% 2.43% 0.31%
2025/05/21 25.24% 13.81% 5.26% 4.87% 6.56% 4.14% 4.33% 2.17% 1.26% 1.57%
2025/05/22 24.59% 13.59% 4.02% 5.02% 5.03% 3.69% 5% 3.16% 0.77% 3.58%
2025/05/23 24.18% 12.14% 5.5% 5.03% 6.47% 3.87% 4.05% 2.73% 1.4% 1.77%
2025/05/24 24.67% 12.82% 9.3% 4.94% 6.11% 3.92% 3.07% 3.03% 1.52% 1.57%
2025/05/25 26.38% 11.65% 9.95% 4.31% 6.34% 3.86% 3.11% 2.64% 0.96% 0.37%
2025/05/26 24.38% 13.08% 7.76% 5.03% 5.93% 5.45% 3.44% 2.46% 1.54% 4.92%
2025/05/27 26.23% 14.14% 6.43% 5.79% 6.54% 3.97% 3.64% 2.81% 1.94% 0.33%
2025/05/28 24.72% 14.5% 6.96% 6.51% 5.28% 6.27% 3.46% 2.25% 1.44% 2.15%
2025/05/29 25.39% 13.13% 5.17% 5.9% 5.01% 6.13% 3.66% 2.33% 1.86% 1.63%
2025/05/30 24.9% 13.8% 8.53% 6.23% 4.75% 5.84% 3.28% 2.19% 1.71% 2.74%
2025/05/31 24.96% 14.69% 8.49% 6.32% 5.51% 5.43% 3.68% 2.03% 1.72% 1.67%

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In May 2025, londontheatre.co.uk led PPC spend, peaking at 26.38%. Londontheatredirect.com saw a steady rise, ending at 14.69%. Shakespearesglobe.com fluctuated, closing at 8.49%. Todaytix.com and londonboxoffice.co.uk maintained moderate shares, while lovetheatre.com and barbican.org.uk experienced declines.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for UK Hospitality Theaters & Cinemas

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month. 

Competitor Count - Last month
Date Competitor Count
2025/05/01 120
2025/05/02 129
2025/05/03 139
2025/05/04 130
2025/05/05 137
2025/05/06 136
2025/05/07 146
2025/05/08 150
2025/05/09 146
2025/05/10 143
2025/05/11 153
2025/05/12 142
2025/05/13 150
2025/05/14 149
2025/05/15 158
2025/05/16 153
2025/05/17 155
2025/05/18 134
2025/05/19 145
2025/05/20 151
2025/05/21 136
2025/05/22 131
2025/05/23 127
2025/05/24 138
2025/05/25 137
2025/05/26 129
2025/05/27 133
2025/05/28 132
2025/05/29 124
2025/05/30 128
2025/05/31 137

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May began with 120 advertisers, peaking at 158 mid-month. A decline followed, ending with 137.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for UK Hospitality Theaters & Cinemas

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name Market Trend
londontheatre.co.uk 3.82%
shakespearesglobe.com 2.13%
londontheatredirect.com 1.4%
londonboxoffice.co.uk 0.78%
myvue.com 0.76%
birminghamhippodrome.com -0.73%
london-theater-tickets.com -0.77%
hollywoodbowl.co.uk -2.11%
lovetheatre.com -2.27%
barbican.org.uk -2.66%

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In the past month, londontheatre.co.uk surged with a 3.82% click share increase, while barbican.org.uk faced a 2.66% decline. Shakespearesglobe.com rose by 2.13%, contrasting with lovetheatre.com’s 2.27% drop.

Campaign Efficiency

UK Hospitality Theaters & Cinemas Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

Date londontheatre.co.uk londontheatredirect.com todaytix.com london-theater-tickets.com londonboxoffice.co.uk shakespearesglobe.com atgtickets.com ticketmaster.co.uk lovetheatre.com barbican.org.uk
2025/05/01 14.97% 16.36% 2.81% 11.62% 8.41% 3.08% 2.65% 3.15% 5.78% 3.48%
2025/05/02 14.9% 17.74% 3.84% 10.43% 7.2% 1.75% 1.94% 3.81% 5.55% 3.05%
2025/05/03 13.7% 15.42% 3.4% 10.31% 7.1% 2.23% 1.45% 4.01% 5.47% 6%
2025/05/04 14.4% 15.71% 3.8% 12.19% 6.81% 2.89% 1.97% 3.98% 6.23% 3.97%
2025/05/05 15.27% 15.41% 4.25% 12.17% 7.91% 2.49% 2.44% 2.95% 6.55% 4.36%
2025/05/06 16.63% 15.32% 4.96% 10.48% 6.84% 1.71% 2% 3.88% 5.93% 2.54%
2025/05/07 14.99% 12.65% 5.58% 8.61% 6.85% 3.22% 3.12% 4.88% 5.51% 2.65%
2025/05/08 12.69% 11.33% 5.58% 11.49% 6.37% 2.4% 2.98% 4.1% 4.31% 3.33%
2025/05/09 14.39% 10.27% 6.43% 8.64% 5.5% 3.19% 3.2% 4.45% 5.29% 1.55%
2025/05/10 15.45% 11.03% 5.11% 9.01% 5.68% 5.93% 2.52% 5.01% 8.72% 0.91%
2025/05/11 13.75% 10.68% 4.93% 8.24% 6.4% 5.61% 2.79% 4.69% 8.9% 2.16%
2025/05/12 13.5% 9.21% 7.24% 14.15% 5.8% 4.53% 3.19% 5.1% 8.94% 0.29%
2025/05/13 12.64% 9.99% 6.24% 8.05% 8.62% 3.61% 2.25% 4.29% 8.21% 1.97%
2025/05/14 11.88% 11.17% 7.05% 6.43% 6.18% 2.15% 3.33% 4.89% 10.75% 2.41%
2025/05/15 14.45% 10.68% 8.99% 9.55% 5.61% 4.18% 3.76% 5.13% 9.89% 1.52%
2025/05/16 13.58% 10.44% 9.22% 7.82% 4.88% 3.18% 3.97% 4.62% 11.01% 1.87%
2025/05/17 14.15% 11.07% 6.86% 6.87% 6.04% 5.03% 4.21% 3.91% 16.15% 0.28%
2025/05/18 15.35% 11.27% 6.75% 7.6% 7.68% 5.78% 4.46% 3.36% 13.91% 1.22%
2025/05/19 17.03% 11.79% 9.5% 8% 7.2% 4.44% 4.29% 4.07% 6.35% 1.24%
2025/05/20 17.81% 13.48% 9.11% 7.9% 7.45% 3.62% 3.21% 3.64% 3.36% 0.26%
2025/05/21 19.04% 14.87% 6.61% 6.46% 9.72% 3.18% 4.43% 2.6% 1.64% 0.78%
2025/05/22 18.82% 15.42% 7.67% 5.99% 7.95% 2.29% 5.2% 3.95% 0.69% 1.58%
2025/05/23 17.83% 13.16% 6.49% 6.1% 9.67% 3.1% 4.25% 3.16% 1.62% 0.83%
2025/05/24 19.17% 14.28% 6.53% 6.41% 9.46% 5.54% 3.37% 3.6% 1.95% 0.76%
2025/05/25 20.49% 12.91% 6.1% 6.36% 9.97% 6.24% 3.18% 3.47% 1.14% 0.3%
2025/05/26 19.15% 15.13% 6.31% 9.07% 9.22% 4.83% 3.77% 3.05% 2.17% 2.09%
2025/05/27 19.63% 16.03% 7.87% 6.73% 9.68% 3.83% 3.9% 3.58% 2.57% 0.25%
2025/05/28 19.54% 16.56% 9.49% 10.06% 7.72% 4.2% 3.47% 2.78% 1.89% 0.9%
2025/05/29 19.17% 14.64% 9.28% 9.47% 7.72% 2.9% 3.81% 2.82% 2.42% 1.19%
2025/05/30 19.55% 15.95% 9.53% 9.4% 7.13% 5.18% 3.3% 2.64% 2.22% 1.71%
2025/05/31 18.28% 16.63% 9.55% 8.39% 8.08% 4.96% 3.55% 2.55% 2.25% 2.23%

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In May 2025, londontheatre.co.uk led with a steady rise, peaking at 20.49%. Londontheatredirect.com fluctuated, ending at 16.63%. Todaytix.com showed consistent growth, closing at 9.55%. London-theater-tickets.com and londonboxoffice.co.uk had varied trends, finishing at 8.39% and 8.08% respectively. Shakespearesglobe.com and atgtickets.com maintained moderate shares, while ticketmaster.co.uk and lovetheatre.com saw declines. Barbican.org.uk remained low throughout.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for UK Hospitality Theaters & Cinemas

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

  1. 1
    Moulin Rouge The Musical https://www.atgtickets.com

    At The Piccadilly Theatre — See the revolutionary film come to life on stage in London's West End. You can-can-can book tickets to Moulin Rouge the Musical today. Plan Your Visit.

  2. 2
    West End Show Tickets https://www.londonboxoffice.co.uk

    Shows in London — Book London shows direct with London Box Office and save up to 50% on top West End shows.

  3. 3
    Shows - Official | What's On | London Theatre https://www.londontheatre.co.uk

    Get tickets for the best musicals and plays in London's West End today. Book tickets to the most anticipated shows from your guide to London...

  4. 4
    LOVEtheatre Week Is Here - No Fees. All Shows. All Week. https://www.lovetheatre.com

    LOVEtheatre Week. No Fees. All Shows. All Week. Plus Up To 50% Off Ticket Prices. London Musicals, Plays And West End Show Tickets. Book Your Tickets Now. Deals & Special Offers.

  5. 5
    Globe Theatre, London https://www.shakespearesglobe.com

    Buy Tickets Today — Hear the Globe’s dramatic history on an outdoor tour bringing Shakespeare's London to life

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In the vibrant world of London’s theater scene, top advertisers captivate audiences with compelling narratives. ATG Tickets invites you to experience “Moulin Rouge The Musical” at the Piccadilly Theatre, promising a revolutionary stage adaptation. London Box Office and LOVEtheatre entice with significant savings on West End shows, while London Theatre offers a comprehensive guide to the best musicals and plays. Shakespeare’s Globe enriches the experience with historical tours, bringing the Bard’s London to life. Each ad weaves a unique story, drawing theatergoers into the heart of London’s cultural tapestry.

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