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From gigs, films and plays to talks, workshops and live comedy, Cheapskate makes London’s amazing cultural offerings more accessible to everyone – even those on a shoestring budget.

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Spontaneity is important to us. When the newsletter arrives in subscribers’ inboxes on Monday morning, each handpicked event is still available to attend.

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Cheapskate also includes a weekly free-to-enter competition

Past competitions have included tickets to events like the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival, the New Scientist Festival and the London Podcast Festival, as well as plays at the Donmar Warehouse, comedy nights at the Bill Murray and even a year-long membership of the Vagina Museum in Camden.

Interested in working with us on a competition?

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Launched in May 2019 by journalist Kate Samuelson, graphic designer Georgia Weisz and written by Steph Wassell and Nadav Lavie, the Cheapskate London newsletter is now read by thousands of people each week.

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Editor and Director

Kate Samuelson

Long-time Londoner Kate is Editor-In-Chief of The Know, a purpose-driven media company for millennials and Gen Z. Her bylines can also be found in The Guardian, Stylist, Time, the i and The Week, where she previously worked as the magazine's Global Newsletter Editor.

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Creative Director

Georgia Weisz

Georgia is a senior designer at Bumble, the female-led online dating app. She has experience working as a designer for property website Zoopla, global media brand VICE and other creative companies in New York and Amsterdam (but London is where her heart is).


Hear from our amazing subscribers:

“Really enjoying the at-home newsletter... thank you for putting in the effort!”

—Siobhan

“I've used so many ideas from your newsletter in the past year. Thank you!”

—Helen

“I'm always looking forward to reading the newsletter on Mondays. It's allowed me to see events I wouldnt have known about otherwise!”

—Giulia

Frequently asked questions...

Does it cost money to receive Cheapskate?

No! Cheapskate is entirely free to receive. We make money through advertising, affiliate links and hosting our own events, but will never make money by charging people to receive our content.

How do I get my event in Cheapskate?

We're so glad you asked! We're always keen to know about free events people are working on (although we can't promise newsletter inclusion unless you pay for a sponsored event). Get in touch to discuss more at hello@cheapskatelondon.com.

When is the email sent?

We aim to get Cheapskate in your inbox by 11am every Monday, so you can start planning your week ASAP.

Do you collaborate with brands and businesses?

We most certainly do. We're always looking for likeminded brands to work with; check out our 'Work with us' page to learn more.

Do companies pay to feature their events? 

Every event recommended by Cheapskate is handpicked and there because it genuinely looks interesting. Occasionally we have some advertising in the form of a banner ad or a sponsored event, but these will be clearly signposted.

What do you do with our data?

Other than send you our weekly email, we don't do anything with it. Check out our 'Privacy policy' below if you'd like to learn more (prepare yourself for a fascinating read!).

We won’t share your details with anyone. Read our privacy policy.