Theatremonkey®.com

                         

An Independent Inside Guide to London Theatre and Concert Venues

SEE ALL DISCOUNT LONDON THEATRE TICKET SPECIAL OFFERS
Home Page
Buy the Site Book
SEARCH THE SITE
By Venue Name
By Show Title
For Best Seat Info
For Seating Plans
For Show Time Schedule
CHECK OUT THE
Latest Special Offers
Tips, Hints & Features
Top Five Charts
GUEST SERVICES
Theatremonkey Ticketshop
Hotel plus Show Deals
Venue Access Guide
View Show Video Clips
Theatre Dictionary
FAQ's
Contact Us
Blog and Book Extracts
Take The Site Tour
Join Our Mailing List
Links To Other Sites
CD and Gift Shop
Tourist Attraction Ticket Shop
TICKETS FOR TODAY
For more, click any title.
Updates constantly on
every performance day.
FUTURE DATE OFFERS
Or click here for more...
If you can't see offers
above, please check your browser is permitting "ActiveX" controls to run.

 

 

 

 

 


Performance Times Ticket Prices Where to Buy Tickets  Seating Plan Seat Opinions Getting Here

ALDWYCH THEATRE

 

 

MIDNIGHT TANGO (dance)
Ends 31st March 2012.

What else do you do in a Buenos Aires bar but tango?

Vincent Simone and Flavcia Cacace dance to live band Tango Siempre.



 

Theatremonkey Opinion:
Not available.

 

Your Reviews: Add your own by clicking here.
Important: Some reviews below can contain "spoilers" - please don't read if this bothers you!

.


 

Top Performance Times Ticket Prices Where to Buy Tickets  Seating Plan Seat Opinions Getting Here

Performance Schedule:
The monkey advises checking performance times on your tickets and that performances are happening as scheduled, before travelling.

Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm
Thursday and Saturday at 3pm and 7.30pm

 

Ticket Prices:
View this information in diagram form


Stalls:
Rows AY to S: £56 EXCEPT
"Premium Seats" row C 7 to 15; D 6 to 18; E 8 to 15; F 9 to 17 and G 9 to 16: £91
Rows R and S seats 1, 2, 26 and 27: £46
Rows T to Y: £46
Row Z (restricted view): £26

Dress Circle
Rows A to K: £56 EXCEPT
"Premium Seats" row B 9 to 18: £91
Rows L and M: £46
Dress Circle slips Row A 1 to 6 and 28 to 33 (restricted view): £46

Upper Circle
Row A (restricted view): £36
Rows B to D: £46
Row E: £36
Rows F to J: £31
Row K: £26
Row L: £16

Boxes £36 per seat.

Some details may change. The monkey will update as available.

 


 

Top Performance Times Ticket Prices Where to Buy Tickets  Seating Plan Seat Opinions Getting Here

Buying Tickets Online:

Other Box Office Information

Tickets offered differ between outlets. Outlets also may offer different seats via their phone and online systems. Offers may be available click here.
Theatre Box Office:

www.ticketmaster.co.uk provide the service for this theatre.
This system allows you to choose your own seats.
 

Booking fees per ticket for online bookings:
£91, £56 and £46 seats attract a £2.50 per ticket booking fee.
£36 and £31 seats attract a £2.25 fee.
£26 and £16 tickets have a £2 fee per ticket.

A £3.25 transaction fee is added to the whole booking (not per ticket) above that. The same as by telephone. This system allows you to choose your own tickets.


 

Other Online Choices (with S.T.A.R. genuine ticket agencies):

When the box office cannot help you, or you simply want to compare seat locations from another source before buying, the Theatremonkey Ticketshop is worth considering. It is a ticket agency, normally with some of the lowest service charges in the sector - £5.60 on £56 tickets (£4.60 on £46 seats). A little more than the actual theatre charges, but lower than other agencies. Note that this system will confirm exact seat numbers prior to purchase.

Another alternative is  www.seetickets.com / telephone 0870 830 0200 with offers £56 seats with a £5.60 per ticket booking fee (£4.60 on £46, £3.60 on £36, £3.10 on £31, £2.60 on £26 seats) plus a £2 per booking (not per ticket) postal charge. (FREE call if using BT.com Calling Plan at your chosen times).

Encore Tickets (telephone 0207 400 1253 / 0044 207 400 1253 if calling from outside the United Kingdom) offer £56 seats with an £15 fee per ticket (£12 on £46, £10 on £36, £9 on £31 tickets). An optional UK postage of £1.50 per booking, not per ticket, available if time allows. The "Flexiticket" Exchange Service, allowing FREE transfer / cancellation (credit note up to 12 months) of your booking up to 3 days before the performance is also available for £2.50 per ticket. Meal and show packages may also be available. Quality and Value hotel / theatre ticket packages are also available.

Lastminute.com offer £56 seats with a £4.48 booking fee per ticket (£3.68 on £46 seats). NOTE: Seat numbers are NOT available in advance from this company. All seats booked in the same price group will, of course, be together or at the very least be in front or behind each other in the theatre. In the very unlikely event of this not being possible this company will call you and give you the option of cancelling your booking. However if booking in two or more price bands, you will not be sat together. Please DO NOT purchase if this is unacceptable to you, as all tickets are sold subject to this condition. Discounts and "Meal and Show" packages may also be available. Quality and Value hotel / theatre ticket packages are also available.

Londontheatredirect.com offer £56 seats with a £9 booking fee per ticket. Discounts and Meal and Show Packages may also be available.


ALSO SEE Tickettree.com for great value "hotel and theatre ticket" packages.

Other Independent S.T.A.R. ticket agencies may also offer an alternative choice of seats.


 

Box Office Information:
Tickets offered differ between outlets. Outlets also may offer different seats via their phone and online systems. Offers may be available click here.
Theatre Box Office:
Telephone: 0844 847 2330
(0161 385 3211 if you cannot use the 0870 number)
Operated by Ticketmaster on behalf of the venue.

Booking fees per ticket for telephone bookings:
£91, £56 and £46 seats attract a £2.50 per ticket booking fee.
£36 and £31 seats attract a £2.25 fee.
£26 and £16 tickets have a £2 fee per ticket.

A £3.25 transaction fee is added to the whole booking (not per ticket) above that. The same as by telephone. This system allows you to choose your own tickets.

 

 

For personal callers or by post: Aldwych, London. WC2B 4DF
No booking fee for personal callers. Note that the theatre release any extra tickets they have for the show at noon on the day of performance.

Special Access Needs Customers:
Wheelchair users and other registered disabled theatregoers can book their seats on 020 7379 3367 and enquire about concessionary prices that may be available to them. The wheelchair users line connects directly to the theatre box office in London. See Notes.

www.aldwychtheatre.com is the official theatre website.

 

 
 
Top Performance Times Ticket Prices Where to Buy Tickets  Seating Plan Seat Opinions Getting Here

Theatre Seat Opinions:
Please remember that cheaper seats often do not offer the same view / location quality as top price ones, and that ticket prices are designed to reflect this difference.

Seating Plan Diagram

Stalls Dress Circle Upper Circle Notes
STALLS 
The Dress Circle overhangs the stalls at row H. The top of the stage is not visible from row L back. In fact, the view gets so poor that producers have been known to curtain off the rear rows to prevent embarrassment!

The stalls are split into front and rear halves by an aisle behind row H. The front block has seats across the entire width of the theatre, the rear block is split into three sections - a central and two side blocks, by more aisles.

Seats in rows AY to H are all fine - shorter folk may wish to avoid the very front row as the stage is high, though. The rake from row B to H ensures particularly good views from these rows -  sitting in the central seats of these rows ensures maximum value for money. 

In row A, a reader reported for previous show "Dirty Dancing,"
"Row A5 view was really good. The rake was great so I could see the stage clearly and I saw everything."

One reader says for previous show "Dirty Dancing,"
"We were seated in the stalls seats C 7 and 8 in the stalls. Although I could see the stage well I would say that it was a little to close to the action and would have preferred to be further back, certainly not any closer as I had to move my head from side to side to see all the action. However, the theatre is quite small so it did feel quite intimate and allowed the audience to feel like part of the action."

The front two rows are designated AY and AZ, before the third is designated A. This means the unwary will be seated three rows further back from the stage than the traditional alphabetical order might suggest. AY is the front row for "Midnight Tango" (January 2012).

"Midnight Tango" (January 2012) has a few central seats in rows C to G at "premium" price. The monkey would skip them - view-identical seats are available nearby at a far lower cost.

Rows J to Z are in the rear half of the stalls. The central block is acceptable if one can live with the very low ceiling and missing top half of the stage - though the monkey doesn't feel anyone will be totally unimpressed sitting here as only any action at the very top of the stage might be missed. With rows R and S at second price for productions, the monkey would give R a look in particular, for a similar view to Q, at a lower price. "Midnight Tango" (January 2012) has seats at top price back to row S - the monkey would save a few pounds by picking T over S for the same view for less cash.

In row J at "Cool Hand Luke" (September 2011), a reader says,
"J4 and 5: plenty of legroom, a little tight in the seat, but we're big people. All you stick insects will probably be fine. Very good view of the stage."

In the same row at "A Round-Heeled Woman" (November 2011) another reader says,
"J6 and 7: I'm 6ft tall and would've been uncomfortable in seat J7 due to the limited leg room but luckily J6 is an aisle seat and so I could stretch my right leg out for comfort. The row in front is HH - and is not well staggered in my opinion, with the seats almost lining up with the seats in row J making it difficult to see past the heads in front (it doesn't help that there appears to be very little rake between these two rows either). Having said all that, when the people in HH1 and HH2 slouched a bit or leaned to one side we had a near perfect view of the stage."
 

From row K, also at "Cool Hand Luke" (September 2011), a reader reports,
"K7 and 8: We had a great view of the entire stage and didn't feel the ceiling above intrude at any point. I'm 6ft tall and felt legroom was slightly uncomfortable for me and could almost feel a cramp developing by the end of the show (luckily my small friend didn't mind me intruding in on her space a little with my legs. She found her seat (K8) to be a tiny bit uncomfortable to sit in (not soft enough she said) but nothing major."

Other productions, like "Midnight Tango" (January 2012) have rows T to X cheaper still. The monkey would take T over dress circle L at the same price for both comfort and view.  Same price Upper Circle seats might edge them for view value though, if legroom isn't an issue, feels the monkey.

Row Z are "flip down" square perches rather than traditional theatre seats, without backrests, so that audiences lean directly against the theatre back wall. Padding is planned at some time, though. Less comfortable - though amazingly priced considering the view and position near an exit door. Z1 in particular is a cheap bargain as it has a view straight down the aisle beside it.

When a sound desk is positioned in the centre of the back rows of rear stalls, there are five seats either side (3 on one side of row Y). The monkey is didn't think any of these were particularly awful - the desk was neatly a bit away from the seats. The corners of its protective surrounding walls have been trimmed, with only X6 and 12 and Y9 and 10 losing view to it - avoid. Only purists will want to skip other seats around the desk, though.

The side blocks of rows J to X feel like satellite colonies for some reason, and the odd viewing angle is mildly irritating. For most productions, monkey feeling is that the extreme ends (first and last 3 seats in row O back) are the third choice of ticket, as there are more central seats for the same price, and the overhang is most noticed here. Lighting may also be hanging in view from the circle above.

Legroom throughout the stalls is excellent for most - only a 6ft tall reader found it a little less, best in C1, 2 and 21 and J1 to 5 and 19 to 23, all of which have nothing in front of them.

 

Stalls Boxes
Boxes C and F are really just raised bits of floor in alcoves to the sides of the stage, below stage level and a few inches above stalls floor level. 

The chairs used offer excellent legroom, though a very average view of about two thirds of the stage, looking upwards at it. More comfortable than other seats at the same price in the upper circle, and if you feel that lurking in a corner of the front stalls is for you, it's not a bad choice.

 

 

 



DRESS CIRCLE 
The Upper Circle overhangs the Dress Circle at row B. Clamps holding the lighting rail in place are in front of some row A seats, with masses of lighting dangling from the circle front too. These do not affect the view significantly.

The rake is steep, allowing a good view of the stage until row E. After this point the low circle above begins to restrict views of the top of the stage. The monkey is inclined to skip row M in particular at second price as it seems a bit overpriced.

The circle seems close to the stage creating an intimate atmosphere. No rail blocks the view (though there are short ones at the end of the aisles - pedants might want to sit one seat off the aisle in row A to avoid them), and only rows J back feel a way from the stage.

In row B, a reader says,
"B16: The perfect play to see the show I think. And what a lovely theatre! Seats were very comfortable and view great."

"Midnight Tango" (January 2012) has a few central seats in row B at "premium" price. The monkey would skip them - view-identical seats are available nearby at a far lower cost.

One reader reports, for previous show "Dirty Dancing,"
"We purchased the ‘top’ tickets, figuring as it was a bit of a treat for us, we might as well get good seats! However the seats when we got there – F26 and 27, in the dress circle had a restricted view – very disappointing! We were unable to see the left side of the stage, and the steps there – where at least a couple of the scenes take place. Needless to say we wrote to the company who supplied the tickets, but apparently they are ‘fair value for money’!! Not in my opinion. So, if you are considering buying tickets for this show be aware if you are in the dress circle check the seating on ‘theatre monkey’, and if you are on the ‘end’ of a row, there is a good chance you will have a restricted view."

A row back, reader Beth says of previous show "Dirty Dancing,"
"G 11 and 12: Very good seats view-wise, but not the most comfortable of theatre seats."

At the sides of the Circle, row A seats 1 to 6 and 28 to 33 offer a close up view of the stage with only a shallow triangle of the nearest side not visible; unless willing to lean. Only problem is, if others follow suit, you see less - take seats 1 and 33 first. Expensive at second price for "Dirty Dancing" (September 2006), the monkey feels, though.

"Midnight Tango" (January 2012) has rows L and M cheaper. Same price stalls for comfort and closeness to the action are probably a better bet, feels the monkey.

Seats C1 and C25 can be removed to provide a large wheelchair space, and transfer to C1, 2, 24 and 25 is possible. The customer gets a fairly good view, though a rail is slightly in view if the chair is beside C1 or 25. See Notes. When wheelchairs are not present in front of them, those in D1 and 26 have nothing in front but a low loop of safety rail, allowing extra legroom and unobstructed views.

Legroom throughout the circle is average, better in rows back to E, slightly more in the last two seats at the ends of row B to M, and maybe a tad less in central L and M. Row A has less legroom due to a wall rather than seats being in front. Slip seats 3, 5, 29 and 31 have least of all with the wall curving inwards, 1 and 33 have more as it curves out there.

 

Dress Circle Boxes
Boxes B and E are on ledges to the corners of the Dress Circle. 

The chairs used in boxes B and E offer excellent legroom, though a very average view of about two thirds of the stage. A bar runs across the front of the box, adding to the problem.

Box D can house a wheelchair and companion. See Notes. Users should take Dress Circle C1 instead. 

Boxes A and D, between the circle and the stage; offer poor views, about half the stage is not visible, but good legroom. Speakers set here can restrict the view further if used.

 



UPPER CIRCLE
Known as the GRAND CIRCLE in this theatre.

Notorious for being high and steep, the view none the less is generally good from most seats. Only rows G back feel, naturally, a little remote from the action.

A metal bar runs across the front of the circle cutting into the view from row A, which also has less legroom. Further bars run across the front of rows D, E and H, but don't cut into views except for the shortest.

There are no arm-rests in seats from row D back, and from row E seats are far narrower, with straight upright backs. Most are also not conventional "tip up" theatre seats, but fixed down.

"Midnight Tango" (January 2012) has rows A and D at third price. If you can bear the limited legroom and the bar in front... bargain for the short, the monkey feels. Much better for legroom and bar avoiding is row D. Take 5 to 23 first, for the most central views.

Row D is preferable to the rear stalls row Q back since more of the stage is visible from here. Legroom is excellent, but you could be disturbed by latecomers shuffling along the aisle in front of you. Note that the first and last four seats have the circle aisle end rail in view, and if you are shorter the rail in front of this row may also make it worth a miss, a reader in C1 noted. "Midnight Tango" (January 2012) have discounted the first and last five seats in row D to account for this, making 5 and 25 worth a look for sure for price and comfort, and the remaining four also well worth thinking about for legroom at the same price as the cramped row behind.

Behind, E has less legroom, though putting a leg through the bars will give a little more... but annoy those in front...

In row F a reader comments, for previous show "Dirty Dancing,"
"F 12 and 13: Excellent views for £33. I'm short so leg room was fine for me. But it was VERY hot up that high - one woman passed out!"

Reader James says, for previous show "Dirty Dancing,"
"Sat in F20 - view was fantastic and really didn't feel a long way from the stage at all, could almost see all the action, rake very good. I found leg room fine, more of a problem was width - I'm not a large person at all, and neither were any of the people around me, but I was very cosy to the people on either side!"

Reader Karen reports, for previous show "Dirty Dancing,"
"We sat in the Upper Circle row G15 and 16. I have to say the view was great and it was raked so that not even the person in front could have blocked your view. HOWEVER, leg room is REALLY tight. I am 5"4 and I have never been so uncomfortable. We were packed in like sardines. I know they were the cheaper seats but for £35 we got fold down seats with not even an arm rest separating you from the person next to you."

Row K offers a cheap way to see the show. Sure, its at the back and you'll look through heads, but legroom is good. Behind, a reader moans that seats in row L were pretty bad, with a view of the row in front rather than the stage as they are raised only on a very low plinth. They are much cheaper now because of this, still maybe something worth knowing, though, when on sale as for "Midnight Tango" (January 2012).

At the sides of the Circle, six slips seats are tacked to the ends of row A. These are movable chairs, and you'll have fun shuffling them around for maximum viewing - you'll see little if politely leaving them against the wall. Views depend on arrangement and how far you are prepared to lean out. A total budget choice, and pick carefully. 1, 2, 11 and 12 have more space than the others.

A larger reader opines, for previous show "Dirty Dancing,"
"Strange seats at the side of the upper circle. at an angle... not a good view in my opinion but not uncomfortable,"

but another feels, for previous show "Dirty Dancing,"
"Row AA 1 and 2. Both of us agree that these seats are under priced. At first when you walk up to them, they look like normal seats. You sit down and can't see anything! But the seats can be moved forward right to the edge of the bar in front and with a slight lean you can see everything but anything at the very edge of stage left (which is nothing really). The lean did not hurt our backs once, and I have had a bad back since a very young age. For £15 I would get these seats every time. No one is behind you so you can get up and dance, stretch your feet and there's plenty of room to put your feet up as well. These seats are so comfortable I took my shoes off like I was at home. Excellent, if you don't want them, I'll have them!"

Legroom is just adequate in all seats barring row A for the tallest and E, with row D offering most due to a gangway running in front of it. F, H and K also have more than the rows in front, for some architectural reason.



Notes
Total 1176 seats.

Air-conditioned auditorium.

No food except ice cream and confectionery.

Three bars one each at the back of the Stalls, Dress Circle and Upper Circle

Occasional signed performances, hearing loop. 1 guide dog per performance allowed in box D only. Wheelchair users (non-motorised chairs only) must use the fire doors but have a level access to the Dress Circle box D. Row C seats 1, 2, 24 and 25 are available for transferees and wheelchair spaces are available replacing C1 and 25. One adapted toilet has been fitted. Fuller details from the theatre on 020 7379 3367 or Artsline on 020 7388 2227, e-mail artsline@dircon.co.uk. A "venue access guide" from the team who created book "Theatremonkey, A Guide to London's West End," is available to download in PDF format by clicking here.

Nine toilets. Foyer 1 ladies with 9 cubicles, Stalls 2 gents 1 cubicle each, 2 ladies one with 1 cubicle, one with 5 cubicles. Dress Circle 1 gents 1 cubicle, 1 unisex disabled. Upper Circle 2 gents 1 cubicle each, 1 ladies 2 cubicles.

 

Top Performance Times Ticket Prices Where to Buy Tickets  Seating Plan Seat Opinions Getting Here

Getting to this Theatre
Find this theatre on a Street Map
Nearest Underground Station Buses Car Park
Nearest Underground Station:
Covent Garden - Piccadilly Line (dark blue).

Plan your tube journey to this station using the button below:

An ILLUSTRATED PHOTOGRAPHIC version of this route is available by clicking here.

For mobility impaired audience members, the Society of London Theatre provide a "photo map" - illustrated walking route to this venue from a near landmark and also Waterloo Station (the nearest fully accessible station) on their website www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk, via the theatre's listing page on that site.

On leaving the station, turn right and walk into the large pedestrian plaza that is Covent Garden. If you see a long road with cars in front of you, wrong way.

On entering the plaza space, turn to your left and walk along the collonaded area. If you see Tesco Metro Supermarket or a bank, Wrong way.

Keep walking ahead as far as the collonaded area will allow (it forms the outer part of the market Square). Follow it to the right. At the end of the building is Russell Street.

Walk along Russell Street, crossing one road, until you reach a street corner with the Fortune Theatre to the left and the Drury Lane theatre ahead of you on the opposite side of the road. Take the road to your right, Catherine Street and walk on past the entrance of the Drury Lane theatre. If you do not pass the entrance doors, or pass the Fortune theatre, wrong way.

Pass the Duchess Theatre. Cross to the other side of the street and come to the Strand Theatre. 

Turn to your left and walk across the front of the Novello Theatre along the curved road. Pass the Waldorf Hotel doorway and the Aldwych Theatre is ahead of you on your left at the next corner. If you come to a bridge or the Lyceum theatre, wrong way.
______________________

An alternative worth considering is that also close to the theatre is Temple Station - Circle Line (yellow) and District Line (green). This is closed on Sundays and some other times, so check before using. If it is open, then leave the station turning left. If you see the river, wrong way!

Plan your tube journey to this station using the button below:

A photographic version of this walking route is available by clicking here.

Go up the steps and cross the road ahead of you. Keep walking straight on up Arundel Street (the road sloping upwards ahead of you).  Make sure you are on the right hand side pavement.

At the top of Arundel Street is "The Strand" and The Aldwych", a busy road intersection and cluster of buildings. Cross the road so that you are on the curving street ahead of you.  

Follow this street as it curves to your left. Keep going and cross "Kingsway" - a busy multi-landed street. The Aldwych Theatre is ahead of you.

 

Buses:
1, 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 26, 59, 68, 76, 77a, 91, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188 and 341 all stop outside or near the theatre.

 

Taxi:
A rank for Black taxis is at Charing Cross Station - a long walk down the Strand from the theatre, if you cannot hail one in the busy street outside the venue.

 

Car Park:
Parker Street, under the New London Theatre. Exit the Car Park and stand with your back to the main foyer of the theatre. Cross the road ahead of you and turn to your right. The street corner is there ahead of you. If not, wrong way. At the corner of the street, Turn left into Drury Lane and walk along it. If you pass the New London Theatre, wrong way.

Walk straight on, crossing Great Queen Street, Kemble Street and Kean Street on your side of the road. At the end of Drury Lane is the Aldwych. Without crossing any roads, turn to your left. The Aldwych Theatre is ahead of you on your left. If you see the Novello Theatre, Wrong way.


 

Top Performance Times Ticket Prices Where to Buy Tickets  Seating Plan Seat Opinions Getting Here

 

 

 

 

 

.


Site © Theatremonkey.com 2000 to 2012. "Theatremonkey"® and "Theatermonkey are a Registered Trade Mark. Buy your tickets with confidence here: Theatremonkey.com is an Affiliate Member of STAR - The Society Of Ticket Agents and Retailers - please do feel free to confirm its membership by clicking the verification system graphic (left). All rights reserved. Information on this site may not be reproduced in any form, by any distribution media, in whole or in part, without permission. This means that you MUST NOT copy graphics or text for posting on another website. Opinions expressed are those of the site owner and / or contributors, and are not those of the site host or service providers. Tickets sold from links on this site are the responsibility of the supplying company, not theatremonkey.com. Comments about this page are welcome  Contact Us. No responsibility is taken for accuracy of information, No liability can be taken for loss relating to individual use of data contained on this site. Use of this site constitutes agreement with the above. E&OE. Last Update: 27 January 2012 09:48