Looking after each other

Dating safety

Last updated 9 November 2026

Everyone on The Half has been checked to make sure they work in theatre. That isn't a background check, so take the same care you would meeting anyone new.

Before you meet

• Chat in the app for a while first. A quick video call is a good way to check someone is who they say they are.
• Keep personal details, like your address, your hotel or digs, and your stage door times, to yourself until you trust someone.
• Never send money, however good the story.

When you meet

• Meet somewhere public and busy, and stay there for the first few dates.
• Tell a friend or someone in your company where you're going, who with, and when you'll be back.
• Get yourself there and home. Don't rely on your date for a lift.
• Keep an eye on your drink, and know your limits.
• If something feels wrong, leave. You don't owe anyone an explanation.

On tour

• Your profile shows the city you're in, never where you're staying.
• New cities can be disorientating. Plan your route home before you go out.

If something goes wrong

• In an emergency, call 999. For non-emergencies, the police are on 101.
• Report the person in the app, so we can act and protect other members.
• Email us at hello@thehalfapp.com if you need help with anything that happened.