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PEACOCK THEATRE

This venue runs a mixed programme of concerts and other events.

 www.sadlerswells.com is their website, with the latest details.

 

 

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

Varies by event, see www.sadlerswells.com for details.

 

Ticket Prices:

Offers May be available - Click Here

Varies by event, see www.sadlerswells.com for details.

 

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Buying Tickets Through the Venue:

More Ticket Buying Options

Tickets offered differ between outlets. Outlets also may offer different seats via their phone and online systems.
Theatre Box Office:
Telephone: 0844 412 4322
( 020 7863 8222 if you cannot use the 0870 number)
Operated by the theatre owner on behalf of their own venue.

Online: www.sadlerswells.com - the owners' site, provide the service for this theatre.
This theatre now allows online seat selection, allowing customers to select their seats directly from an online chart of all available. A wonderful device, feels the monkey.

Booking fees per ticket for telephone and online bookings:
By telephone: A £2.50 per transaction, not per ticket, booking fee is added to all sales. A trifle heavy. Visit the box office personally or join the "Friends Of Sadlers Wells" (details from the box office number above) to avoid the fees altogether,

Online: A reduced fee of £1.50 per transaction is charged, plus you can pick your own seats from the chart there...
 

For personal callers or by post: Portugal Street, London. WC2A 2HT
No booking fee for personal callers.

Special Access Needs Customers:
Wheelchair users and other registered disabled theatregoers can book their seats on 0844 412 4322 or 020 7863 8222 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.sadlerswells.com is the official theatre website.

 

More Ticket Buying Options: Using S.T.A.R. genuine ticket agencies.
Tickets offered differ between outlets. Outlets also may offer different seats via their phone and online systems. Offers May be available - Click Here

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

 
 
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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.

This theatre is partly underground with a long walk downstairs to the stalls. Those allergic to stairs should try the Dress Circle. Those who cannot use stairs are forced to use the Dress Circle. Not great. 

The theatre website at www.sadlerswells.com has a "virtual tour" of the auditorium. Select "Your Visit" from the front page menu on the right, then "360 degree view" option from the next menu.
 

Seating Plan Diagram

Stalls Dress Circle Notes
STALLS 
The Dress Circle overhangs the stalls at about row N.

The stalls are divided into a central and two side blocks by aisles.

The central block offers clear views from all seats, with row G being prime, then H, J, F and E. Rows A to D are too close to the high stage to minimise the disruption caused by the strange viewing angle. Rows A to C are often sold at second price though. When they are, they are worth considering as the discount makes them a little more attractive.

In the rear stalls the rake is really noticeable at around row P, giving a good view over the seats in front and thus increasing their value for money. This is often at top price though - you can sit further forward for the same money. Row S is the first available below top price, so take this row first at lower price, then go back alphabetically.

A reader feels:
" we had very good seats in the centre block in row G. I also note that the circle overhang doesn’t seem to impinge on the view of the top of the stage except possibly in the last couple of rows."

Reader Sam comments:
"Stalls Seat G18. Excellent in every department. There is not much to add really.

Side Stalls, rows E to G, seats 24 (and maybe maybe 25 as well), if can be obtained for cheaper price than the centre stalls, I would elevate to "Green", because I think they offer good view.

With a review in my mind, I went during the intermission to the back of the stalls. Of course there was no action, but they looked to me as good seats, and it didn't feel far at all. So, I think people on tight budget should go for those seats without fear of loosing out. So, in a nutshell, I agree with the theatremonkey assessment."

The side stalls blocks have had row H replaced by an aisle. This allows greater legroom for row J patrons. Avoid the first four seats in all rows as these are outside the proscenium with a poor viewing angle. If all seats are the same prices, insist on the central block first.

A sound desk can replace row Z seats 5 to 8 and rows ZA and ZB 6 to 10, making Y 18 to 24 a "no-no" for those not wishing to be disturbed by extraneous noise.

Legroom is adequate in all seats, best in the side blocks of row J seats 1 to 7 and 23 to 29, row C 1, 2, and 26, row D 1 and 29 row E seat 1, and row F seat 31.

 

DRESS CIRCLE 
This is at the rear of the stalls, overhanging at row N.

The circle is split into front and rear sections by an aisle running across the front of row E. Each section is split into a central and two side blocks by aisles. Low bars at the ends of aisles don't affect views particularly, though A 1, 10, 11, 22, 23 and 32 may be missable for purists. Bars also run across the wall in front of row E.

The front section offers clear views from all seats. Being at the back of the auditorium means these seats are far from the stage. Theatremonkey says choose the front stalls first for the same money unless a high level view is essential to you. A reader notes the wide front of the circle, covering lights, in front of row A may make it less suitable for the shortest.

Avoid rows A to D seats 1 to 4 and 30 to 34 as these are close to the sides of the auditorium. Choose the centre block row B first, then C, D and A based on legroom comfort. As normal, take side block seats last if at the same price.

The rear section again has a clear view but feels very far from the stage, the rear stalls are preferable for the same money. Take the centre block row F, then G, then E if bars don't bother you, and then back. Avoid rows E to J seats 1 to 4 ( row J 1 to 3) and 29 to 32 for being too close to the sides of the theatre. Wheelchair users are placed in the back row of the Left hand block (looking from the stage). Getting to it is a hassle and the view is not great either. See notes.

Legroom is just adequate in all seats.

 

Dress Circle Boxes
These are at the sides of the theatre between the stage and the front of the Dress Circle. The view from all of them is side on but adequate. Choose boxes BL and BR first for the best viewing angle, but take rear Stalls before boxes. Boxes BL and BR seat 4, boxes AL and AR seat 3.

 

Notes
Total 1037 seats.

Air-conditioned auditorium.

Disabled facilities are limited to occasional signed and audio described performances. Guide dogs are allowed in the theatre or can be dog sat. Wheelchair access is via the Box Office to the back of the Dress Circle. Contact Artsline for fuller details at www.theatre-access.co.uk, telephone 020 7388 2227  or email artsline@dircon.co.uk for further  information. 

No food except Ice cream and confectionery.

Two bars, Stalls and Dress Circle.

4 toilets, Stalls 1 gents 1 ladies; Dress Circle 1 gents 1 ladies.

 

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

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.


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

There are two exits from this station. 

If you see, on leaving the station, a branch of McDonalds ahead of you on the opposite side of the road then do not cross this road, just turn left and walk to the four way crossroads. If you come to a three way cross roads, wrong way.

At the four way crossroads, do not cross any street, just turn to your left and walk on, passing the Underground Station entrance. The street is called Kingsway. 

If you leave the station and see ahead of you on the other side of the road a glass building with a "Sainsbury" sign ahead of you do not cross to it, just turn left as you are on Kingsway already.

All together now on Kingsway, walk straight on, passing mostly office blocks and give what you can to the homeless who inhabit the doorways. Cross Gate Street, Twyford Place, Remnant Street and Sardinia Street.
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Also close to the theatre is Temple Station - Circle Line (yellow) and District Line (green).

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

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!

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 when you come to "Kingsway" - a busy multi-landed street, turn right into it, but do not cross the road. A long narrow "Peacock Theatre" sign is ahead of you attached to the side of a building. This marks Portugal Street. Turn into it and the theatre is on the left, near the end of the street.

 

Buses:
1, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 501, 505, 521, X68 all stop on Kingsway. Walk up Portugal Street to the theatre.

 

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.

Turn to your left, and walk straight on crossing Parker Mews and Newton Street. At the end of Parker Street is a busy multi lane road, Kingsway. Cross it and turn right. Walk straight on, passing mostly office blocks and give what you can to the homeless who inhabit the doorways. Cross Twyford Place, Remnant Street and Sardinia Street. If you come to Holborn Station, wrong way.

Turn left into the next road you come to, Portugal Street. The Peacock Theatre is ahead on your left.

If you come to the Aldwych Theatre, too far!

 

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