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Theatre Box Office: Ambassador Theatre Group, the theatre group's own website provide the service for this theatre. This site allows you to choose your own tickets from those available. Booking fees per transaction for online bookings: A £3 per transaction (not per ticket) fee is made. Other Online Choices (with S.T.A.R. genuine ticket agencies): Ticketmaster offer another alternative with the same fee as the venue box office, with a £3 per transaction (not per ticket) booking fee, the same as by telephone. This system allows you to choose your own seats at most performances. When the theatre does not have tickets you'd like available, it is also worth trying the Theatremonkey Ticketshop agency, telephone 020 7420 9778 (0044 207 420 9778 if calling from outside the United Kingdom), which offers £64.50 seats with a £9.75 (£11.30 on £75, £5.25 on £34.50, £3.15 on £24.50 seats) booking fee per ticket - moderate by agency standards, high by box office ones, but worth trying as they often have some choice available! Note that this system will confirm exact seat numbers prior to purchase. An offer for groups of 6 to 9 is also available, reducing £59.50 seats to £39.50 each. MEAL AND SHOW TICKET DEALS ARE AVAILABLE: CLICK HERE. Another alternative is www.seetickets.com / telephone 0870 830 0200 which offers £64.50 seats with a £6.45 (£7.50 on £75 seats), plus £2.75 per booking (not per ticket) handling fee. (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 £64.50 seats with a £17.50 booking fee per ticket (£20 on £75, £16.50 on £62.50, £14.50 on £54.50, £9.50 on £34.50, £6.50 on £31 seats). A postage charge of £2.25 per booking, not per ticket may be applied to bookings made from UK addresses more than 5 days before the performance. 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. Discounted tickets, Meal and show packages may also be available. Quality and Value hotel / theatre ticket packages are also available. Lastminute.com offer £64.50 seats with a £5.50 booking fee per ticket (£5 on £75, £4.50 on £59.50, £2.50 on £34.50 and £24.50 seats). 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 £64.50 seats with a £10 booking fee per ticket. Collecting tickets from the box office before your performance is free, OR, if required and time allows, there is a postage charge option of of £2.95 (£4.95 to non-UK addresses) per booking, not per ticket applies to all bookings. Optional Ticket Insurance is also available. 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.

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Theatre Box Office: Telephone: 0844 871 7631 Operated by the Ambassador Theatre group's own phoneroom from 9am until 10pm (Sundays 10am until 8pm). Outside these hours the Ticketmaster agency answer calls on their behalf. Booking fees per transaction for telephone bookings: A £3 per transaction (not per ticket) fee is made. For personal callers or by post: Northumberland Avenue, London. WC2N 5DE No booking fee for personal callers. Special Access Needs Customers: Wheelchair users and other registered disabled theatregoers can book their seats on 0871 297 5477 and enquire about concessionary prices that may be available to them. The wheelchair users line connects directly to the theatre chain central phoneroom in London during working hours. See Notes.

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STALLS  Layout: The Dress Circle overhangs the stalls at row M but is high enough above to avoid affecting the view from any seat. Seats are in a single block facing the stage. A good rake (sloped floor to help see over rows in front) results in clear views from almost all seats in the stalls. Legroom: Good in all seats, for all but the tallest. Choosing Seats in General: Almost all seats offer at least fair value for money. Those in the front rows may find the stage a little high - sit further back if shorter and wishing to avoid neck ache. It is worth avoiding the first and last four seats from row E to P as these are outside the proscenium and suffer an awkward viewing angle. Prime seats the monkey feels are in the centre from around rows F to K at top price. G1 and 24 are wheelchair places. The view could be much better. Transfer is possible to any aisle seat. See notes. In the rear stalls, rows P and Q are normally cheaper. Monkey likes all but the seats that might be near the sound desk. It does, though, note some very decent seats in the front side blocks of the dress circle and centre upper circle at the same price. It might itself take a single on the dress circle aisle before these, but that's personal preference for a bit more legroom and nothing in front, nothing more. General Hazard Notes: Reader Andy found the seats uncomfortable. The stage can be too high for some in the front row. Outermost seats in rows E to P are “outside” the proscenium and thus don’t directly face the playing area. Sound desk avoiders might like to miss P1 to 18 and Q11 and 18 too when one is installed. This is the theatre where – many years ago - the monkey was once sold a seat in the front row... only to find on arrival in the auditorium the front row was missing... Changes for the current production: Row A is the front row. Many central seats in rows E to K are "premium" priced. Monkey advice is central row E (the non-premium bits) and central row D first. There's also a pair of decent seats in row J 17 and 18 and two singles G 17 and H 7 right by the premium stuff. All other stalls except "premium" ones are top price. Monkey advice is to skip the outermost four seats in rows E to N, and the back two rows if possible. There's better seats for the same money further forward. A sound desk replaces Q 12 to 16. Purists may wish to avoid Q11 and 17, and P 11 to 18 in front of it. Reader Comments: "A14: I really liked being near the front, I felt it gave you a good opportunity to connect with the actors on the stage. Being all the way to the side didn't matter at all, I didn't miss a thing." "B3 to 6: we found these seats excellent. However I would like to comment that the music was a fraction to loud and was in danger of spoiling the fab songs." "B8 and 9: "Dreamboats and Petticoats" (July 2012), (Chris B). This is actually the third row back but these seats and fairly centrally located with a clear view. The theatre is definitely one of the smaller ones in the West End and feels quite intimate. For a show like this that is full of musical numbers you do feel very close to the stage, especially when they're dancing at the front of the stage. This all adds to the experience though. However I found the backs of the seats to be higher than usual. The leg room was sufficient, but be careful not to trap the persons feet from the row behind putting your seat down! But rest assured there is plenty of room to stand up and dance at the end." "B12 and 13: Really good seats, very close to the action. As someone else has commented on, maybe sitting further back would be better for those wanting to take it all in." "B13 and 14: (Stu). Would recommend ( row AA and BB were too close to the stage in my opinion)" “Row C: (Rob Mumford). A word of warning before you book - as the monkey says, when the front rows have been removed from the stalls. We were in row C (2nd from the front) and while we got a good close up view of the action you might want to consider sitting a few rows back so you can see everything which is going on." “Row D: "Dreamboats and Petticoats" (January 2010). Great” "D18 and E15: We’d booked at slightly different times using the same special offer of £10 a seat for the production we saw. View was excellent and plenty of legroom, although the seats were certainly on the shabby side." “Row E: "La Cage Aux Folles" (2009), (N Ansari). We were sat in the stalls, row E seats 16 and 17 which were 5 rows from the front and behind the cabaret tables. The seats were perfect to see all the action and SPOILER ALERT be part of it sometimes! A wonderful show!" "E1 and 2: (Barbara). Excellent for me as in the first seat I had extra legroom." "E10 to 12: I would definitely recommend - close enough not to have to crane upwards and far enough away to be able to take in the sometimes very energetic action spread about the stage." "E22: Great seat no complaints when got for £20 on a discount. Although right on the end of the row I didn't miss any of the action." "F3: (Mark – regular reader). £20 student standby. Very good view of the stage. Have seen 'La Cage Aux Folles' twice from stalls and twice from upper circle and just think the upper circle at the Playhouse is terrible when compared the fantastic views in the stalls. It really does affect how much you enjoy the show." "F19 and 20: Got these at a discount and chose them over more central in Row L. You feel close to the actors on stage whilst getting a full view of the stage." "H6 and 7: "Spamalot" (2013), (Graham): Seats were very good." "H7 and 8: Excellent seats (and such a beautiful theatre!)” "H 23 and 24: Didn't realise they were 'red' as bought from a half price booth. Didn't have too much of a problem with the seats (did have a problem with the fidgety man sitting next to me who made the whole row wobble every time he moved). You are to the side a bit and for 'La Cage' this meant we couldn't see the DSR door on stage but you didn't miss any of the action. Still close to the stage and at half price who can grumble!" "K11 and 12: “La Cage Aux Folles” (October 2008), (James – regular reader). The rake felt a little shallow but staggered seats really helped - good view and great sound from here." "K20 and 21: Great seats with a great view of the stage. I've never been disappointed with any area I have sat in the stalls, although I echo others comments on being seated further back to take in all the action." “K25: Booked by accident - I must have been looking at the wrong seating plan on this website at the time, otherwise I would never have accepted a RED seat - even if it was discounted. On the night, I found that the space immediately in front of K25 is used for wheelchair users, and on this particular evening an electric wheelchair was in this space. The wheelchair was so large that there was no legroom left for K25 and so high that the person occupying the wheelchair completely blocked my view. Fortunately, the theatre had anticipated such a problem and had a couple of seats had been held back from sale. I was offered F24, which technically is an even worse seat than K25 as the viewing angle is more awkward." "L11 through 14: Comfortable and a perfect view of the stage. I don't think anywhere in the Stalls would be a problem as this is a fairly small theatre." "L12 and 13: Perfect seats with a perfect view of the stage." "L11 and L12: “La Cage Aux Folles” (November 2009), (James – regular reader). Excellent sound and view from here, although a fairly shallow rake still makes me hope there's someone short in front of me, despite the staggered seats." "L3 to 5: Perfect even if slightly off centre, we still had a wonderful view and wouldn't have a problem recommending these on a discount."   Stalls Boxes  Layout: The Gladys Cooper and Prince of Wales boxes are at stalls level either side of the stage. Both boxes have four seats. Legroom: Acceptable, as movable chairs are used. Choosing Seats in General: The view from all boxes is reasonable, if sideways on, with just the nearside rear corner invisible. Fair value at second price, expensive at top. The monkey would take rear stalls first.   General Hazard Notes: Seats miss action in the nearside corner of the stage. If the stage extends in front of these boxes, expect further narrowing of the views. Changes for the current production: None. Reader Comments: None.   DRESS CIRCLE  Layout: The Upper Circle overhangs the Dress Circle at row C; it cuts the view of the top of the stage from row G back. The Dress Circle is split into a central and two small side blocks by aisles. These cut two small blocks – running rows D to K – away to either side of the main one. Legroom: Pretty comfortable for all but the tallest in all central seats from B back. The balustrade effect front of the circle provides at least toe-space in row A. Aisle seats in the side blocks from row D to J offer stretching space with nothing in front. Side block D1 and 20, F1, 2, 25, 26, 27 and K 1 to 6 and 21 to 26 have much less legroom. Choosing Seats in General: The curve of the circle means all but the most central seats lose the very front of an extended stage, but it really isn't a noticeable issue. The central block offers fine views of the stage in rows A to E. Pick B first, then C, D, then E or A depending if legroom / looking over the balustrade is an issue. Choose stalls before accepting row G. Row A 1 to 6 and 24 to 29 are often cheaper and bookable in advance... the monkey likes 4 to 7 and 24 to 26 particularly at lower price - but strongly advises those shorter folk who would have trouble seeing over a balustrade to avoid these seats. For the same money, there is often the aisle seats on rows F to J - a spot of legroom in front here, and a decent view. The monkey itself would always take F or G first when it only requires a single seat. Row D seats 1 to 3, 19 and 20 have walls of bars in front of them making these seats unsuitable for those under five foot tall - everyone else may well like them, though - row E in particular. Seats D 4 and 18 have nothing directly in front, but do have railings in view. On the other hand, they are normally not top price and so fair value. In rows F to K the first and last four seats are situated in the far corners of the theatre, with a restricted view - again through bars. Sold at a very large discount they make a fair budget choice if other seats are too expensive, though be aware that you do get exactly what you pay for with this option. Consider row C of the Upper Circle instead of side block ends of rows F to K at the same price. General Hazard Notes: Circle curve costs off-centre seats a view of the extended front stage at some productions. The front circle balustrade is high. Rails behind row C and in front of side block row D at the sides restrict views. Rails in front of side block row D cut legroom for some seats. Outermost side block seats are claustrophobic with no adjacent aisle. Changes for the current production: Central rows B to E are premium. Luckily, excellent pairs / trios either side are available at normal price... and they are aisle seats too... Seats D 4 and 18 have nothing directly in front, but do have railings in view. On the other hand, they are fairly cheap and thus fair value. Rows F to J seats 7 and 21 are also about average value, with those in F to J about worth paying top price for, simply to get the legroom. Centre block rows H and J are top price, another reason to take the pairs in rows F or G side block first - closer for the same money.     Reader Comments: “A7 to 10: “La Cage Aux Folles”, (James – regular reader). The view is adequate, but these tickets should not be full price as the balustrade cuts off part of the stage, especially when the performers walk out to the extended stage. However, for the most part it’s okay and the sound is good from here." "Row B: (Lizzie). We were in the Dress Circle, second row from the front. The centre section (avoid front row – as there is a rail) is the best - or if you have to get the side sections take a few rows back as there are banisters either side which restrict the view. It is a small theatre but perfect for a show as it had a friendly atmosphere." “B7: (Alison H). Excellent view. I would recommend those seats - lots of leg room, in addition to a good view. Do take theatremonkey's seating advice, though, and avoid the first row of dress circle and the ends of the rows, because of obstructed views because of the railings." "D5 and 6: the view was great and found the seats comfortable with plenty of legroom too." "D11 and 12: "La Cage Aux Folles" (October 2008), (James – regular reader). Excellent view and sound from here."   Dress Circle Boxes Layout: The George Bernard Shaw and Marie Tempest boxes are either side of the stage at Dress Circle level. Both boxes have four seats. Legroom: Acceptable, as movable chairs are used. Choosing Seats in General: The view from all boxes is reasonable, if sideways on, with the nearside rear corner invisible. Fair value at second price, expensive at top, but worth considering for Dress Circle views with added legroom. General Hazard Notes: Seats miss action in the nearside corner of the stage. Boxes may be shared with speakers / lighting equipment. Changes for the current production: Third price, so a possible for those happy to miss some of the stage in exchange for decent legroom. Reader Comments: None.   UPPER CIRCLE Layout: This is fairly high above the stage. The rake makes the seats from row F back seem a long way away. The circle is split into centre and two side blocks by aisles. Legroom: Cramped in all seats. The balustrade effect front of the circle provides toe-space for those in row A, but even those 5 foot tall will suffer! New seats in 2013 have only increased the lack, apparently... Choosing Seats in General: Centre Block: If you are picky, posts make all aisle seats in rows B to H of the centre block are the ones to avoid, as are the three outermost end seats in the side blocks. All seats (except on the aisle ends) offer officially "clear" views of the stage. Rows A to D offer a fair view at lower prices. The monkey would choose rows B, C or D - or even E 9 to 15 first; vertigo and legroom are less of a problem than in Row A. From row F back the rake makes the view uncomfortably steep for the vertigo prone - and the architecture also makes these seats feel embedded in the roof. Nostalgics will remember that Row K was a bench at the top of the theatre. When in use, if it is the same price as other seats...last choice...and arrive early to stake your claim on a bit of seat - never know if it will be invaded! Not often sold - it isn't at the moment, but was still there when the monkey last looked. Side Blocks: These are tucked snugly behind the extra high Dress Circle box walls. Avoid the first and last unreduced price seats in rows A to E, and also the restricted view ones (usually priced cheaper) unless you can't get other seats at the same price further back and more central. Accept other seats here only if the centre block is totally full. The corners of the Upper Circle rows H and J are often the cheapest in the house - and expensive. Luckily they are sometimes removed for lighting. Miss them if they are there, or priced the same as more central or further forward seats elsewhere. General Hazard Notes: Metal posts and safety bars at the ends of aisles affects the view from some seats. If sold very cheap, some may find them a bargain - but remember the view is a problem. Steep, particularly from row F back. Not for vertigo suffers. Reader Catherine Jones actually notes: "Don’t sit in the Upper Circle if you suffer from vertigo – lean forward too far and you could end up on the stage yourself!" A reader found the step behind sticking into his back in seats in the centre of row F. For some productions, row J 7 to 13 are replaced by a spotlight position. Worth skipping J 6 and 12 right beside them, and purists may want to miss H 7 to 14 in front. Another reader opines, "Avoid the Upper Circle if possible. Most seats do not have a clear view of the stage and some, when people in front lean forward, have none. Not that the theatre is going to tell you that!" A trifle harsh, particularly in the centre block, but a reasonable point, the monkey feels. Changes for the current production: All seats here are priced fairly, and the monkey is happy with most of them in the centre block. Restricted view aisle seats are cheap enough that you'd have to be Scrooge to moan, it feels. Lighting replaces most of the central seats in rows H and J. Skip G 7 to 16, H6 and 16 and J 5, 14 and 15 if possible. Side block seats are very cheap. If you can nab the ones near the centre aisle from B to F, you'll get about the same view as the centre block and save money too. Rear seats in side block rows H and J are the same low price as the rest of the side block - still a last pick, feels the monkey. Reader Comments: "Row C: "Spamalot" (October 2013). Third row back of the upper circle - good view but VERY high - felt a bit sick before the show started!!" "C8: "La Cage Aux Folles”. Actually the view was fine, apart from when they used the extended bit of stage." “D 5, 6, 7 and 8 for "La Cage Aux Folles" (March 2009). Hated these seats; the bar was right in the way and people were leaning over before the show had even started, completely blocking the view. We therefore moved to seats H 12, 13, 14 and 15 just before the show started and had a much more clear view of the stage. I must say though, having seen it before from Row E of the stalls, this show is just not as effective from the Upper Circle." "D9: "Spamalot" (2013). The impact of the safety bar was shocking. I spoke to the box office who moved us, somewhat begrudgingly, to F10 and F11. "F10 and 11: "Spamalot" (2013). The seats were uncomfortable and there was the structure of the step* sticking through the gap in the seat. We stayed there though as the view was much better. *= I can't think of a better way of wording it but the structure of the raked upper circle." "H13: Got for £17.25 from TKTS. Was a good seat but a little distant. Wouldn't want to pay the regular £30 for it."       Notes Total 790 seats. Air-conditioned auditorium. Infra-red system covering the whole theatre. Guide dogs allowed in auditorium or dogsat. Large print information available. Wheelchair access is via foyer (cheers) Adapted unisex toilet in foyer.  Fuller details from the theatre helpline on 0844 8717 677,  www.theatre-access.co.uk 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. No food except Ice cream and confectionery. Four bars; basement, Stalls, Dress Circle and Upper Circle. 7 toilets; basement 1 gents 2 cubicles, 1 ladies 3 cubicles; Foyer 1 unisex disabled; Dress Circle 1 gents 2 cubicles 1 ladies 5 cubicles; Upper Circle 1 gents 1 cubicle, 1 ladies 2 cubicles. Readers note the poor condition of those in the stalls and the long lines in February 2008.

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Nearest Underground Station: Embankment - Bakerloo Line (brown), Circle Line (yellow), District Line (green), Northern Line (black). Follow the signs from the platform to the exit into Villiers Street. On leaving the station turn left:  and walk into the covered area "Embankment Place" - it has a taxi rank and cafes on one side:    Cross to the taxi rank side of the road and keep walking: The theatre is on the corner at the end of the street, to your right: Should you choose not to turn left on exiting Embankment Underground Station,  you  will walk uphill and find a sunken entrance to Charing Cross Underground Station . This is the wrong way, so turn back!

Buses: 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 24, 29, 30, 53 stop nearby.   Taxi: A rank for Black taxis is at Charing Cross Station - a fair distance from the theatre. Best chance of hailing one is in the street outside or on the Embankment.

Car Park: Spring Gardens. On leaving the car park walk into Trafalgar Square. Cross Whitehall, a busy street. Walk on and take the next turning on the right, Northumberland Avenue. The theatre is half way down this road on the other side of the road. The "Theatreland Parking Scheme" may be available. Call Q-Park car parks on 0870 442 0104 or see http://www.q-park.co.uk for details. At this car park, parking under the "Theatreland Parking Scheme" allows a 50% discount in cost. Spaces CANNOT be reserved at these prices, so choose whether you would prefer to book and pay more, or use this scheme. If you choose the "Theatreland Parking Scheme", you must get your car park ticket validated at the theatre's box office counter (the theatre attendant will insert the car parking ticket into a small machine which updates the information held on the magnetic strip on the reverse, thus enabling the discount). When you pay using the machines at the car park, 50% will be deducted from the full tariff. You may park for up to 24 hours using this scheme and it is endorsed by the Society of London Theatre.

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