STALLS
The Dress Circle overhangs the stalls at row H. The top of the stage is not visible from row P backwards.
The front Stalls rows A to J are arranged in a curve in front of the stage. Rows K to X behind them are split into two blocks by a centre aisle.
DRESS CIRCLE
The Upper Circle overhangs the Dress Circle at row C.UPPER CIRCLE seating plan
Very high and suffers the same poor rake and legroom as the Dress Circle.
A metal bar runs across the front of the circle, cutting into the view from rows A to C. There are also short rails in front of the last seat at either end of row B.
The circle is split into front and rear sections by an aisle in front of row J. Again, there is a rail at the front of the section, behind row H, plus a further rail in front of row K seats 12 to 22. Seats in the rear section are also older and narrower than those in the front block.
In the front section rows D to F seats 10 to 30 offer the best view and value, combining a central position with the least disruption from the front circle bar. These seats feel a medium distance from the stage and the open theatre design makes them feel closer to it than the higher priced rear stalls.
Seats at the ends of rows A to E suffer a slight loss of the edge of the stage, due to the angled nature of the theatre design. Row A is discounted due to legroom and bars. The monkey would skip it unless you are happy to take the trade off, and also avoid more expensive row B 10 to 28 behind as, potentially, those in row A choosing to lean forwards would block your view.
Infrared loop for the deaf. Headsets can be rented for this. Some signed and audio described performances. Guide dogs can be dog-sat. Wheelchair spaces in stalls with a restricted view. Wheelchairs also have their own slope up from the street to the foyer, with automatic doors at the top to allow the user inside easily - and a low box office counter for chair users is also available. Fuller details www.theatre-access.co.uk. or Artsline on 020 7388 2227, e-mail artsline@dircon.co.uk.
10 toilets in all; Side Stalls bar 1 Gents cubicle 5 ladies cubicles, Rear stalls bar 1 Gents cubicle. Ground floor foyer 3 Ladies cubicles and a disabled unit, Dress Circle bar 1 Gents cubicle 6 Ladies cubicles, Grand Circle 1 Gents cubicle 6 Ladies cubicles in 2 restrooms.
This theatre is haunted by the ghost of Mr. William Terriss, an actor tragically murdered in 1897. The gentleman also haunts Covent Garden underground station.
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