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SAVOY THEATRE


LET IT BE (theatrical concert)
STROBE LIGHTING AND STAGE SMOKE EFFECTS ARE USED THROUGHOUT.

A selection of Beatles songs played live on stage, with video footage behind the band.

Transfers to this venue following a run at the Prince of Wales Theatre in autumn 2012.



 

Theatremonkey Opinion:

(Seen at the Prince of Wales Theatre preview performance on 19th September 2012)

Let It Be? Let It Be!!!!!

If you are simply wanting to watch / clap / sing along / dance to 90 minutes of Beatles songs - linked during scene changes / accompanied at times during songs - by film clips of the era and animations, this may be for you. At West End prices, though, a local tribute band may well be as satisfactory.

If the above paragraph applies to you, please stop reading now. The monkey was at a performance where this seemed to be the case, and it doesn’t wish to offend anybody who feels that way. You are very much entitled to that enjoyment, and it wouldn’t spoil anybody’s fun for anything.

The monkey is a theatregoer, and attends West End theatres. It expects to find any production occupying one to display, at the very least, something called “Showmanship.” A demonstration that thought has been lavished on every aspect of a presentation to make it as good as it could be, for the enjoyment of the audience. As stated above, a majority at the monkey’s performance did enjoy themselves.

The monkey simply watched the whole event unfold with ever-growing disgust. It has seen Paul McCartney live, and just as a kick-off, the person doing “Yesterday” during this show shouldn’t. If we are supposed to be watching a tribute band, then the only thing they possibly got right was acting on Lennon’s quip that “Ringo wasn’t even the best drummer in the band.”

As for the rest, it’s a deeply average bunch of performers playing number after number. Sometimes they go off for a costume change so “films and tunes of the era” are played – and it was noticeable that the monkey’s favourite moment in the show was “I’m A Believer” – not Beatles at all... and that’s speaking as a Beatles fan.

Sometimes a curtain goes up or down and a few more undergraduate level animations appear – a few almost relating to the music. Near the end, the performers try to connect a little more with the audience by talking at them. Too little too late.

On the plus side, it’s noticeable how the Beatles music becomes more sophisticated. On the minus, nobody even thought to put songs into an order that might constitute a “presentation” - mixing the fast and slow, obvious openers / closers, lift / calm numbers or instigate a proper chat among the band. Maybe “rights” issues prevented that, but it would have made a show.

A local hall budget event, with less care given to it than an enthusiastic bunch of amateurs would produce. Save your cash and spend it on CDs of the real thing.
 

 

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Important: Some reviews below can contain "spoilers" - please don't read if this bothers you!

(1 review from the Prince of Wales Theatre production)

Saturday September 22nd 2012: 2.30pm matinee.

As a life long Beatles fan (I've got the vinyls - yes really), I thought I'd give this a go. As a musical, it's not, as theatre, it's not, but as a fan of the music it's OK. To be honest, you could see a tribute band at your local Theatre or City Hall for half or a third of the price.

To be fair, they are not trying (in my opinion) to be a tribute band, just a decent bunch of fellows stringing song after song together. Audience participation was one stand up (John asked) in the first act, but more in the second including the customary finale.

Here's the spoiler bit. The show is divided into 4. Two in each act. Early days, Sergeant Peppers, Peace & Flower, Abbey Road/Let It Be. First break to change had an old advertisement run on overhead screens which everyone found amusing. I'll let you judge if you go to see. Was that A young Bob Holness in there?

In summary, my wife who tends to be more critical than me (and not particularly a Beatles fan but of course knows all the music) thoroughly enjoyed it. For me I enjoyed it but was expensive considering other tribute bands, but no doubt London rent/rates/hire are more costly than my local venues.

Michael.


 

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

Monday at 7.30pm
Wednesday at 7.30pm
Thursday at 7.30pm
Friday at 7.30pm
Saturday at 3pm and 7.30pm
Sunday at 3pm and 7pm
NO TUESDAY PERFORMANCES.

Runs 2 hours 15 minutes approximately.


 

Ticket Prices:

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Stalls
Rows BB to Q: £65 except:
"Premium Seats" row D 7 to 16; E 8 to 17; F 9 to 18; G 10 to 19; H 11 to 16: £90
Rows BB to E 'restricted view' seats 1 and 2, BB 14 and 15, A 16 and 17, B 17 and 18, C 19 and 20, D 20 and 21, E 21 and 22: £45
Rows AA, R to U: £45
Rows V and W: £35

Dress Circle
Rows A to G: £65 except:
"Premium Seats" row B 11 to 20 and C 8 to 21: £90
Rows H to K: £45
Rows L and M: £35
Rows N and O: £25

Upper Circle
Rows B to E: £35
Rows A and F to J: £25
Rows K and L: £15
 


 

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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:
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 booking, not per ticket, booking fee applies. Pays for the mops, thinks the monkey.

 

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

For performances until 28th July 2013, Theatremonkey readers can buy some best available top non-premium price £65 tickets (from agency / offer allocation) reduced to £39.50 each at all Sunday and Monday performances ONLY.
OR
Buy best available top non-premium price £65 tickets (from agency / offer allocation) reduced to £45 each at all Wednesday and Thursday performances ONLY.

Some dates may be excluded, the system will advise at time of booking.

Ticket selection is from agency's allocation. Subject to allocation availability, change, withdrawal and agency discretion.

One entry voucher for the exhibition will be given for every one ticket purchased. Package does not apply to tickets already purchased. Terms and conditions on how to redeem your exhibition entry ticket will accompany your theatre ticket.

Book online at the Theatremonkey Ticketshop. Click the "book now" button. Or else book by telephone from LoveTheatre, quoting "Theatremonkey Ticketshop" on 020 7420 9778 (0044 207 420 9778 if calling from outside the United Kingdom).

At other times, when the theatre does not have the tickets you desire available, the Theatremonkey Ticketshop, telephone 020 7420 9778 (0044 207 420 9778 if calling from outside the United Kingdom), offers £65 tickets with a £9.75 per seat booking fee (£6.75 on £45, £5.25 on £35, £3.75 on £25 seats) - moderate by agency standards, though higher than box office fees, worth trying as they often have a choice of seats available! Note that this system will confirm exact seat numbers prior to purchase.

Another alternative is
www.seetickets.com / telephone 0870 830 0200 which offers £65 seats with a £6.50 per ticket booking fee (£4.50 on £45, £2.50 on £25, £1.50 on £15 seats) and £2.75 per booking (not per ticket) postal charge. (FREE call if using BT.com Calling Plan at your chosen times).

www.ticketmaster.co.uk offer £65 seats with a £3.60 booking fee (£4.95 on £90, £2.50 on £45, £1.95 on £35, £1.40 on £25, 85p on £15 seats) per ticket. A £3 per transaction (NOT per ticket) service charge also applies. This system allows you to select your own seats.

Encore Tickets (telephone 0207 400 1253 / 0044 207 400 1253 if calling from outside the United Kingdom) offer £65 seats with a £17 booking fee per ticket (£24 on £90, £12 on £45, £10 on £35, £7 on £25 seats). A postage charge of £2 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. Meal and show packages may also be available. Quality and Value hotel / theatre ticket packages are also available.

Lastminute.com offer £65 seats with a £7.15 booking fee per ticket (£4.95 on £45, £2.75 on £25 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 £65 and £45 seats with a £10 booking fee per ticket. A box office collection fee of £1.50 OR, if time allows, postage charge option of £2.75 (£3.75 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.


 

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 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 booking, not per ticket, booking fee applies. Pays for the mops, thinks the monkey.

 

For personal callers or by post: The Strand, London. WC2R 0ET
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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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 
Layout:
The Dress Circle overhangs the stalls at row J, the view from row O back is slightly affected - the top of the stage not visible.
The rake in the stalls is good, notably from row E back.
 

Legroom:
Acceptable in all seats for all but the tallest. An odd curve of the floor in front of each row prevents easy stretching out of feet under the seats in front.

H1 and H28 have nothing in front.

Tall reader Paul observes: "J9 and 10: Leg room was OK. If I sat up dead straight it was fine, but no room for movement - which meant severe knee lock. However, the view more than made up for this, and for people of a more average size I would highly recommend them. My wife thought they were great!"

Another six foot person agrees in row N, while a six foot tall man in row C just found legroom tight.
 

Choosing Seats in General:
The front row can vary by production. It is often row BB or AA.

Remember that the stage may be high for musicals and at them the conductor may be in view from some seats in the first rows (which can annoy the odd purist, the monkey finds). To date, nobody has complained, but sitting further back minimises the issue.

It is worth avoiding the first and last four seats in rows BB to P. In rows BB to C the viewing angle from these seats is uncomfortable for the price. From row D to P the angle of the walls as they narrow towards the stage is the problem.

Best seats in the stalls are rows G and H 7 to 20 and J 7 to 23. Then take seats around this - rows K, L, M, N, O, E, D in that order.
When Row Q are top price, try for the furthest forward you can at top price, there's circle overhang back here.

At top price, row S seems a bit far back for the cash.

The rake (sloped floor to help see over rows in front) in the rear stalls is good but the theatre is large and the last three rows feel far from the stage... not quite as far away as the equivalently priced seats in the back of the dress circle, though.

Rear stalls rows also have better legroom than equivalent Dress Circle seats, another reason for making them worth considering.
Discounted, row T is OK, but row U, right behind it, has the same view and may be cheaper still... The monkey would happily hand over a banana or two for those. More comfortable than the upper circle at the same price too.

A sound desk is often present in the centre of rows T to W. Purists might want to avoid T6 to 16, plus U to W3 and 11. Most won't mind, though.
 

General Hazard Notes:
Extreme end seats often have lesser views due to walls and light fixings.

Sound desk in the rear stalls.

It is a long walk and many stairs down to the stalls entrance from the main foyer.

Changes for the current production:
The front row is row AA. Not too bad, as you are not looking upwards that sharply and it's cheaper. On the other hand, there are speakers placed for maximum noise at the front of the stage. As a way to get close to the stage at a low price, the monkey probably would take these ahead of seats further back as there isn't any need to "take in the whole stage" from a distance at this show. Not for those bothered by loud noise, though.

Behind it, row BB is a bit expensive at top price, feels the monkey, who would try for the central seats 5 to 11 first for the best viewing angle.

Be aware that this production has "TV Screens" fixed either side of the stage. This restricts views from seats 1 and 2 in all rows to E, and from BB 14 and 15, A 16 and 17, B 17 and 18, C 19 and 20, D 20 and 21, E 21 and 22. There is a price drop in these seats. Worth a thought for being close to the stage at a lower price - row E first, then forward to B, taking the inner seat first (unless you prefer an aisle). Think carefully about anything forward of row B, though, as the viewing angle isn't great.

Prime central seats in rows D to H are set to "premium price." Monkey advice is try for seats nearby unless you really don't mind paying the extra. Rows J to L are "regular top" price and central row J in particular is far better than any "premium" seat ahead of it.

Row R is cheaper than row Q, for a similar view. Need the monkey say more?

At £35, rows U to W are about fair. You'll probably miss the top of the rear-stage projections, but save a bit.
 

Reader Comments:
"Stalls: (Taljaard): I got a £60 front row of the stalls seat for £25 and it was not bad at all."

"Stalls: I went down and looked at the front few rows where I normally sit by choice, and (as others have commented) for this particular production the whole of the front couple of rows look awful and may merit red, not just the sides. The problem is the substantial height of the stage but also they’ve got a very shallow orchestra pit between the front seats and the stage, literally three feet max. I’m amazed that they’re selling these front rows at full price as your diagram suggests. (The monkey felt it one for fans more than anything, really).”

"Row BB: Legally Blonde” (June 2010), (Matt). The issue with the orchestra pit appears to have been resolved; there is a generous drop (4 to 5ft); along with a 3ft barrier in front of row BB (the previous comment on this might have been a 'preview thing'?). However, this change has necessitated the use of monitors perched on the circle so that the performers can see the conductor -- ordinarily this is fine, but during one particular scene in the second act where there is minimal lighting on stage, the flickering from these monitors may be annoying to some in the Stalls."

"Row AA: (Danielle). When sold cheap, I thought this was amazingly good value as I have seen other shows in the West End on the front row at top price. Once I got to my seat I was surprised there was so much room between me and the stage! You do have to look up a bit, and can only see the cast from the knee upwards when they are towards the back of the stage, but this isn't often. You do get a few drops of water on you during one scene but nothing major. The seats were great value for money!"

"Row BB: When cheap, these were good; on the tickets it did say about the stage so high, and when I sat down I was worried about this as it was high... however it was fine -. you can see everything. What a great view, to be sooo close to the four good-looking leads."

"BB1 to 4 (when AA not in use): (FB). As the price was reduced for this row and one at the back circle at the show we attended. We were told this row was second from the front, but was, in fact the front row. We watched the orchestra rehearse, and did have to stand up several times to let orchestra latecomers gain access through a gate! We were concerned that the noise level might be excessive, particularly when we saw lots of speakers, but we needn't have worried. The acoustics were perfect, and we had a good view of the stage. This is at eye level so we were looking up, but this didn't give us neck ache. I wouldn't have selected these seats at full price, but at a discounted £20 they represented very good value for money."

"BB 1 to 4: (George). I sat in BB2 and, in my opinion, these were possibly the best seats in a show I've seen. The action was all very close to me and all the way through Amy Lennox who was on as Elle looked at us and was waving and blowing kisses at the end to us!" (Remember that a) these seats were heavily discounted, raising the value and b) there is no guarantee that Ms Lennox will be there to shower them with as much favour at other performances of course, notes the monkey...).

“BB10: "Legally Blonde" (2009). Entered the preview performances lottery and was put in row BB 10 for £10!!!! WOW! (£25 for performances from January 2010 - Editor). What a view. You miss the tiniest little bits of the show, but for £10 it was the bargain of the century. On a second visit we won BB7 stalls! PERFECT!"

"BB 13 and 14: (George). The front row at the Savoy Theatre is very good with the lottery offer! The stage isn't high, and you don't really need to crane your neck to see the stage!"

“BB14: Won in the lottery system and £25 could be considered extortion given the incredibly poor view of the stage. My neck was craned back so far that it hurt; the stage was so near and so high that I couldn't see any of the dogs when they were on the stage floor, nor could I see the performers from their waists down when they walked toward the back of the stage. A stack of speakers were right in front of this seat and make such a noise that the man next to me was almost in my lap at times. Given that offers were available in which a top-price ticket could be purchased for £20, I find it inconceivable that the producers should dare charge £25 for lottery tickets when the view is so appalling."

"BB14 and BB15: (Neil). £15 each through the lottery system. The show itself was worth the £15 but if I’d spent the £60+ asked for some seats I’d have felt mugged for what was offered. The stage was a bit too high for the first few front rows meaning that neck-craning was essential during many scenes (even for a 6ft 7” tall bloke like me), where performers' waists upwards are only visible from the back of the stage. Some minor details on the floor were out of sight from audiences in the front few rows altogether which meant that I had to just curiously listen to the audience reaction and guess what all the “awww”’s were about. We could also clearly see the orchestra pit directly under the stage which often caught your eye, consequently taking away from some of the show’s impact. (The monkey was surprised about the "not seeing from the waist down" comment, but not about the speakers. One for fans more than anyone else, it thinks).”

“BB13 (and BB8 and L3): "Legally Blonde", (Mark). I AM ADDICTED. Saw the show 3 times last month. Have sat in BB13, BB8 and L3, all of which I got from the ticket lottery wins. Personally for me, BB8 was the best seat a fan of the show could ever want. I felt like I was at a private viewing, the amount of eye contact and connection I had with the actors. Just amazing. On another visit, in BB3 I decided that seriously, all fans of this show need to experience it from the front row. It is amazing!"

"Row A: "Fiddler On The Roof" (2007). I also would not recommend seats in row A. The stage is very high and I felt I was missing some of the action particularly during the wedding scenes. I was surprised to see so many empty seats but it did mean that I was able to move back a couple of rows at the interval and the view was excellent from row D."

"A16 and 17: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009). Far too close to a fairly high stage, and right next to a very big speaker, but I have sat in worse places. I don't feel that I missed anything, and I didn't suffer too much with neck ache so it can't have been that bad."

"B6: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009). Excellent view."

"Row C: Ideally three or four rows back would have been a little better as you can't see the feet of the performers in row C even though I am 6'2," but who is complaining as this time I wasn't paying!"

"C3: “Legally Blonde” (December 2009), (Sophie). I was worried beforehand that it might be too far to one side - I was completely wrong! I had a perfect view, and didn't miss one thing. It was definitely worth £40 preview price for a ticket."

"C5: I paid £35 through the GILT ticket offer (runs January to March each year). I'm 6ft tall and felt I had satisfactory leg room and could even stretch out a bit under the seat in front of me. Being so close to the stage means you have to look up resulting in a slight neck ache, plus you miss the the performers feet at times, but otherwise I had an excellent view."

"C10 and 11: “Legally Blonde”. These seats are absolutely amazing! You don’t miss a minute of the show, no part of the performance is obscured! Well worth the ticket value. If I was every offered these tickets again I wouldn’t hesitate. After seeing the show twice, once from the stalls and once from the dress circle, I would recommend the stalls between row E and L."

"C10 to 14: (Jayne, Loz, Caileigh, Leanne and Natalie). Brilliant view of the stage, we age from 12 to 50 and all 5 of us thoroughly enjoyed it. The theatre is small (similar to the Aldwych) but there is a fair amount of legroom in the stalls, though the seats could do with a bit more padding."

“D1 and 2: (Cathy). Were very worried, being at the end of a row, but the Savoy is such a cute, architecturally-beautiful and compact theatre it didn't matter. We still felt the whole experience and sound wasn't too bad."

“Row E: Brilliant seats.”
"F12 and 13: Great seats right in the centre, quite close to the action but not too close."

"F14 and 15: Good seats with a full view of the stage."

"F17 and 18: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009). Great seats, very close to the action without missing any of the stage, which was about eye-level with us. Probably best not to be further forward if paying top-whack."

"G15 and 16: “Legally Blonde” (Chris). Great position and view of the stage. I might have preferred just a couple of rows back but certainly wouldn’t have thought they are worth the 'Premium' price tag at that show. Watch out for the air conditioning though; cold air seems to come out from under the seats so if you don’t like having cold legs wear boots or leg warmers!!!"

"G16: "Fiddler On The Roof", (James – regular reader). What a fantastic seat. There is a good rake so my view wasn't obscured at all by anyone and due to the high stage I certainly wouldn't want to be any closer. The sound was great from here and I could see everyone's faces very clearly. Definitely worth the top price."

"Row H: (Lizzie). Great view and not bad on the leg room either."

"H 10 and 11: “Legally Blonde”, (Linda O'Reilly). These were brilliant seats. The rows are ramped up so there is no problem with not being able to see behind someone tall. We had the most perfect view of the stage. Lots of legroom too, which surprised me."
“H18: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009), (Matt). I think it's very hard to get a bad Stalls seat in this theatre, other than due to overpricing. I was in (top bracket but not premium) yesterday (13th June 2010), and the view was stunning. There are still occasionally sound issues with the production -- yes, even in middle stalls! -- but positionally for stage view, absolutely excellent."
"H 19 and 20: (Brian and Margaret). Excellent seats. Other comment: the Savoy is a small theatre, and I would say the view in the stalls is good from any row, remembering that the stage is raised, so you will be looking up if you sit in the first five rows."

“Rows J and K: We had superb seats in rows J and K central stalls and with the seats angled so you are looking between the two seats in front it wouldn't matter if there was a tall person in front. If only all theatres did that and not just in the best seats."

"J9 and 10:”Legally Blonde” (December 2009), (Paul – regular reader). A fantastic view and right next to the premium seats. Save yourself £20 and go for these instead! Leg room was OK. If I sat up dead straight it was fine, but no room for movement - which meant severe knee lock. However, the view more than made up for this, and for people of a more average size I would highly recommend them. My wife thought they were great!"

"J22 and J23: “Fiddler On The Roof” (Chris). Having previously sat further forward, I preferred sitting here as the stage is quite high. Again, a good rake and staggered seating ensures that people in front do not ordinarily cause any viewing problems."

“Row L: “Legally Blonde”, (Mark). Sitting in Row L was great too for a different reason in that I got to see the show on a more production level than when sitting right up close and was able to enjoy the choreography for Whipped into Shape a lot more. A later visit from P28 at group discount rate is fine - it didn't even matter that the seat was to the side. However, you definitely want to be closer to the front if you are paying full price."

"L 5 and 6: Were excellent. The front four rows are on the level and from the fifth row back the rake is quite pronounced so the row in front of you is considerably lower than most other theatres. It is also the first theatre I can recall that has a raised foot-rest level to counteract the slope. I had two quite tall men sitting in front of me but had no problem at all in seeing all of the stage (mind you I am 6' 2" myself). The seats are firm but quite comfortable although it was good to stand in the interval."

“L6: Great view and plenty of legroom.”

"M1: “Legally Blonde”. Discounted £35 Get Into London Theatre ticket: I had expected it to be a pretty bad view due to the odd layout of the front of the Savoy Theatre; but for this show it was great. Can’t see the right hand side of the stage at all, but for most of the action is on the front of the stage so it takes place inside a large moving frame that quite often created a proscenium over on the left two-thirds (from the audience point of view) of the stage anyway. Great legroom in all these mid stalls rows, and M was at a nice elevation above all the other rows to see without any obstructions.(Note, as the monkey does, that the reader was on a cheap ticket and didn't mind missing part of the show... at full price there are still better seats, it feels...).”

"M15 and 16: (James F). View excellent but the floor curls up so you can’t put your feet under the seat of the person in front, despite the step (lots of knee room though). The seats looked good but became uncomfortable after 45 minutes as the arm rests and the backs of the seat in front are just wood with no cloth on for comfort."

"M23 and M24: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009), (James – regular reader). Although they're a bit off to the side, the view was excellent and a great rake certainly helps. One problem though is the sound. Row M is not exactly the back of the theatre, but it all sounded very distant from here."

N17: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009). Had a fantastic view. I would not recommend 'premium price' seats if central seats in other rows as far back as R were available, as I cannot think how the view could be any better. This is a fairly intimate theatre anyway."

"N18: The seat was fairly comfortable but you feel like you’re sitting bolt upright. Being 6ft 3” I always feel sorry for anyone behind me and I often try to lower myself in the chair a little but it was impossible in this seat! So, if you were behind me I apologise for my big head blocking your view, although the rake is quite good."

"O8 and 9: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009), (Katharine). The view was great. The top right hand corner of the stage is (very) slightly cut off but doesn't affect the performance in any way. Any further back and the view would definitely be affected, but only for the opening number as this is performed at the top of stage. I have sat further forward before, all with perfect views (row F and row D)."
“Row Q: (Jill Dalton). Too far back to see expressions and so on, but the 3 rows in front of us were empty, so we had a great overall view."

"R2 to 5: (Lorna). A good view from seat 3 with OK legroom, a hard seat though (I can be fussy)."

"T1, 2 and 3: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009), (Cath). These weren't as far back as they sound and being off to the side wasn't a problem at all; during the interval we went to have a look at some seats in the middle of row T that didn't have anyone sitting in them but then we moved back to our original seats (still in the interval, we didn't disturb anyone!) because when you sit in the middle you have people's heads directly in front of you whereas if you're sitting at the side you're looking a bit diagonally so their heads don't get in the way (I don't think I've explained this very well but I know what I mean). The only problem with these seats is that you're very much under the overhang of the dress circle. It only actually gets in the way during the first couple of songs when people stand on the top of the stairs: the top of their heads get chopped off a bit and there are speakers stuck on the ceiling which get in the way a bit. This wasn't really a huge problem, but I've never sat under the dress circle before and it just made the whole stage feel a bit smaller, but if you're used to this it's no problem. I guess in a very roundabout way what I'd say that these seats are good, but if you're paying top price then obviously get some seats further forward if you can."

"T17 and 18. For the second row at the back, the view is still amazing, as the theatre is quite small and it seems in the middle of the action. The sound too is perfect. The seats are comfortable, though they look hideous, and the legroom seems very little, but I actually didn't have a problem at 5ft 7 (maybe I've got use to little legroom on my many theatre trips). Recommend these seats for anyone. The overhang of the Circle above affects nothing, but it depends on the show you're seeing."

"V13: "The Sunshine Boys" (May 2012), (Taljaard – regular reader). Sat here for a bargain preview price of £15. Good view but as you can see the entire stalls in front of you. I found it quite distracting as lots of people were getting up to go to the toilet, make phone calls etc. The bars at the Savoy are woeful in size. If you are having drinks in the interval I would highly recommend you pre order.
 

 

DRESS CIRCLE
Layout:
The Upper Circle overhangs the Dress Circle at row G and blocks the view of the top of the stage from row K back.

Seats are split into front and rear sections by an aisle across the front of row G.

The front section has 6 continuous rows.

The rear section is divided into two uneven halves by an aisle.
 

Legroom:
Acceptable to many in A, and certainly adequate in B to D for all but the tallest.

Poor in row G, barely adequate in rows K to O - except H6, M7 and N8 on the aisle where the seating is staggered, with nothing ahead.


Choosing Seats in General:
Front Section:
Most seats have a very satisfactory view indeed. Theatremonkey happens to prefer the front stalls for being closer to the stage, but will still happily sit here.

Just avoid rows A to C seats 1 to 3 and 28 to 30 as they are towards the edges of the theatre and offer the least value for money. A 1 and 30 also have a rail in view.

Two wheelchair positions at F1 offer a poor value view of the stage.

Rear Section:
Rows G to J get rails in view.

Further back, the overhang of the Upper Circle doesn't do much for sightlines from row L onwards...

Basically, this is the section to skip at top price. The very first and last 4 seats, plus top price row L in full, in particular.

At second price, the monkey might particularly consider row M 8 to 21 and N17 to 21 - same view as top price row M, but slightly cheaper. Your choice if you feel missing a little of the top set is worthwhile. Alternatively, the mid-rear stalls are the same price and more comfortable, back stalls and front Upper Circle is cheaper still, and way more comfortable and with better views than row O in particular.

At third price or less, row N in the larger block offers slightly better value. The rear stalls have a slightly better view and legroom in the monkey's opinion.

Worth knowing, and avoiding, are the peculiar seats used at N 1 to 8 and O 1 to 9. Upright backs make them supremely uncomfortable at any price.

At the sides, row G seats 1 to 5 and 24 to 26, rows H to L 1 to 6 and 25 to 27, row M 1 to 6 and 21 to 23, N 1 to 7 and 23 to 25 and O 7 to 9 are all very much in the corners of the theatre and offer worst value - especially remembering those prime central seats in the front section are often the same price as rows G to J here...

H6, M7 and N8, on the aisle where the seating is staggered, have nothing ahead. The latter pair are often averagely priced too, though N8 suffers the upright seat problem mentioned above!


General Hazard Notes:
A metal bar runs across the front of the Dress Circle, most say it doesn't affect the view at all except from the aisle end seats.

A high metal bar runs across the front of row G, badly affecting the view in rows G, H and J.

The overhang of the Upper Circle doesn't do much for sightlines from row L onwards.

Upright “joke” seats in the back row, uncomfortable evening ahead.


Changes for the current production:
Central rows B and C are set at "premium" price. Take the seats next to them instead, feels the monkey.

At top price, skip G to avoid the rail.

Sensible pricing sees rows H to K cheaper. Remember for the price of K you can sit a row behind and get the same view for £10 less.

Row L 7 to 19 and M 8 to 15 at just £35 per seat are well worth a look. You'll see more than from the rear stalls, so if legroom isn't an issue for you, take these (if legroom is, M7 is worth a glance, nothing in front).

Rows N and O at £25 are only worth looking at if you don't fancy the upper circle. Only N 18 to 21 are not upright seats against the back wall, though - so take these first if you have to. These rows are cheap enough, and have slightly better legroom than the upper circle, but why pay that to sit 18 rows from the front, when you could have a better view for the same money upstairs?
 

Reader Comments:
"A16 to 21: A marvellous view of the stage and possibly the most legroom a west end theatre is able to offer. Certainly more than I have been used to in recent visits to theatres. Be warned, do not try to put your coats over the balcony you will get told to remove them as it is a fire hazard, we all did!!"

“A22 and 23: “The Sunshine Boys,” (Chris B). You get a good clear view of the entire stage from these seats and as they are the front row, the view is completely unobstructed. There is a safety rail but as long as you don’t slouch in your seats you’ll be absolutely fine and probably not even notice it very quickly. They are slightly off centre but that doesn’t detract from the performance. I felt quite high up for a dress circle but I think it’s just the way the Savoy is and doesn’t affect the enjoyment of the show. There is legroom to spare which is a refreshing change.”

"A 23 and 24: "The Sunshine Boys" (May 2012). What a peculiar little theatre it is! Seats in the Dress Circle (£35 special reduced preview price!) were fabulous. The rail didn’t spoil the view, though at some points you realised it was there and at other times it was completely forgotten! Plenty of leg room too."

"A30: On the ticket it says, not very clearly, 'rail in view'. WELL...I'd say quite clearly 'restricted view'. The seat has a great big safety rail blocking a third of the stage."

“B 7 to 9: “Legally Blonde,” (Chris B). Had no trouble with these seats at all, they are off centre to the right but still could clearly see the entire stage and easily over the people in front. There is more than enough legroom too which is always nice.”

"B 30: I paid £25 for this seat and for this price it is OK, but I would be disappointed paying full price as there is a restriction of about 10% of the stage missing. The restriction is felt when action takes place stage left as we look at the stage. Having seen the show from row D on the aisle I would recommend sitting slightly further back, if possible, to be able to see the full stage."

"C3: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009), (Luke). I was a bit worried about been sat towards one side of theatre, but again the view was brilliant as the width of the theatre is around about the same as the stage."

"C12: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009), (Mark). Very good seat and excellent view of overall stage. I much prefer the stalls for this show though."

“Row D: Perfect. The sight lines were excellent even for very small children with no boosters seats."

“D5: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009). £40 being the most expensive West End ticket I've ever bought. I loved it! Worth everything just for the atmosphere of being first preview."

“D7: “Legally Blonde”, (Kirsty). It was kind of central, but I could see everything and I heard everything too."

"E8 and 9: “Legally Blonde”. These tickets are sometimes sold as premium seats depending on the demand on the day. I got these tickets a couple of hours before the performance at a discounted price. I would not recommend paying the premium seat price for these seats. Although you do have an amazing view of the stage, at certain parts of the show a trapdoor opens in the stage for props and the actors to appear/ disappear and all you can see is a black hole in the middle of the stage. This gives a tell-tale sign that someone or something is about to enter the proceedings. Leg room is sufficient. After seeing the show twice, once from the stalls and once from the dress circle, I would recommend the stalls between row E and L."

"E13 and 14: “Legally Blonde” (Luke). The view was brilliant."

"F1 to 5: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009), (Hannah M). The view was brilliant because of the steep rake, and leg room was fine. Due to being a student monkey I wouldn't pay the normal £55 price for them, but if my bank balance allowed I would say the view is worth the money."

"F7 and 8: (Loma). A fine view and quite comfortable."

"F14 and F15: “Fiddler On The Roof”, (James – regular reader). The seats may be a bit uncomfortable (particularly as Act One is almost two hours) and you do feel a tiny bit distant from the stage, but the view is very clear and the sound is great from here too."

"F20: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009). This is in the last row of the front section of the Dress Circle. A reasonable rake provides a good unrestricted view from here and although the middle section would be even better, most of the action in this show takes place in the middle and front sections of the stage so you will not miss anything.

Behind is the aisle that separates the Dress Circle in two. I would avoid the back section if possible because the seats are the same price as the front but to me they seemed a lot further away. I also heard someone complain that the metal bar that runs in the front of the back section, restricted their view."

"Row H (centre): (Katie). The view was great but was too far away and too high up from the stage and the performers all look out to the stalls, so it is difficult to feel involved or engaged with the show. At £60 for that seat, it is daylight robbery - fortunately I only paid £25, but still felt short-changed!"

"H12: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009). Got this in lottery for £25, good value for that price. Nice clear view, However at full price definitely go for something closer to the stage."

"N7: (Will Cooper). Theatremonkey readers will be interested to know that the rear row of this circle is not so much a collection of seats, as a long line of unnecessarily compact instruments of torture. The seats are right up against the wall, so the seat backs are flat rather than curved. This meant that the only way I (5'10") could find comfort was to sit perpendicular to the seat in a most unorthodox manner, this meant I had to strain my neck in order to see the stage and went home with quite bad neck pains.
Normally, I am prepared to put up with discomfort if I really want to see a show or the seats are particularly cheap but I found that, not seeing the show would be preferable if these were the only seats available. I also think that these seats were fairly expensively priced considering the view they gave and the discomfort suffered, even with a 33% under 16's discount."

“Back Row: (Nigel Sitwell). A bit too high up and far back, so we were glad we brought our binoculars. We are planning a return visit later in the autumn, when we shall aim for near the front of the Dress Circle or midway back in the stalls. Hang the expense!"

“Back Row: They are very high and a long way from the stage and inevitably the actors are looking at the Stalls audience not right up above their heads where we were."

 

Dress Circle Box

Layout:
Between the stage and front of the Dress Circle.

Set into the side wall that slopes outwards from the stage towards the back of the theatre.

Two seats.
 

Legroom:
Acceptable as movable chairs are used.

Choosing Seats in General:
Very expensive at top price, for little view. Avoid - easy to do as they are often not sold to the public - lighting etc is positioned here instead...

If you do take them, expect to see about a third of the stage without leaning.
 

General Hazard Notes:
Angled away from the stage.

Need to lean to see more than a third of the stage.

Lighting and sound equipment may block views / make things noisy.
 

Changes for the current production:
None.

Reader Comments:
None.

 

 

UPPER CIRCLE
Called the "Grand Circle" in this theatre.

Layout:
This is high above the stage, and the rear section feels distant from it.

The Upper Circle is divided into front and rear sections by an aisle in front of row F.

The rear three rows are split into two blocks by the architecture. This means that there are no aisles beside the central seats in rows J, K and L.
 

Legroom:
Cramped in all seats, worst in row A.

Choosing Seats in General:
Front Section:
Row A is sometimes discounted to allow for the rail in view. If it is, and you are short, the view is pretty good.

Other seats in this section are mostly about fair value.

Rows A to E seats 1 to 4 and 23 to 26 offer least value for money being at the edges of the auditorium, so pick B to E 5 to 22 first. Value for money is fair in the centre seats of these rows.

Rear Section:
Rows F to H seats 1 to 5 and 24 to 28 are at the edges of the circle, and rows J to L are isolated blocks either side of walls.
Row F's bar may well annoy some people in row G too.

If priced the same as the front section, rows F to J offer poor value in terms of both view and remoteness from the action.

When better seats are unavailable, accept the sides of row H then G (unless bars bother you) before J for at least being closer to the front.

Usually, rows K and L have only a little wrong with the value for money, feels the monkey, but don't expect any miracles. These are often the cheapest seats in the theatre, and there is a good reason - distance and view.

On the other hand, if there is a price difference and you are offered only row J, you may as well save an extra few bananas as the view is fairly similar. If all seats in the rear circle are at a single price it would skip them, L in particular, though.

The view in the rear section, as mentioned by the readers, is interrupted by the bars, and some may well feel that the price (despite being lower than elsewhere) does not compensate sufficiently
 

General Hazard Notes:
Metal bars across the front of rows A and F affect views.

Rear section rows are a vertigo inducing distance from the stage for many.
 

Changes for the current production:
Row A is discounted to the same price as rows F to J. If you are shorter and happy to accept the legroom issue along with perhaps a rail in view for the absolute shortest then these are well worth a look.

If willing to pay more, take rows B to E 7 to 20 first, in row order from B back for a decent and well-priced view (legroom lovers who don't mind missing a bit of the stage screen projections will find rear stalls or seat M7 in the dress circle more comfortable, though, for the same price).

The whole rear section is cheaper. Take row A instead first (see above). Otherwise, just skip row F for another rail; and consider row K over row J for the same view for £10 less.

At £15 in fact, row K is pretty good value - 12 to 17 first to avoid some over-upright seats and wall, and even row L is worth a glance for the impecunious, feels the monkey.

Reader Comments:
"A10: “Legally Blonde” (Mark). The view somewhat shocked me. I thought the bar would be more of an intrusion than it was - but no, I could see everything very clearly without leaning forward, although I am quite tall. I would say for the price it is probably better to sit here than the very back of the upper circle, and maybe even the very back of the dress circle."

"A12, 13, 14 and 15: "Legally Blonde" (January 2010). Even though these are "restricted view" seats, the restriction is very small - and if you sit up straight it doesn't really exist. A12 had a slightly greater restriction because there was a light or something attached there, but it still wasn't really problem. You don't feel too far from the stage, I would personally go for these rather than seats at the same price at the back of the upper circle, and I actually preferred the view from here than from the back of the stalls where some of the stage was cut off. Leg room wasn't too bad, not loads of it but quite standard for upper circle I thought."

"A20: Rail in the view. It's a nice theatre and the seats are ok, sadly a little bit far away from the stage. You have to be a short person because the legroom is not really comfortable. It's a necessity to lean forward; otherwise you will miss the front stage action! It´s so much better to lean forward. When I was leaning backwards in my seat I found myself very close to the testis of the Irish man behind me. Not the best way to introduce yourself. The sound was clear but a little bit too gentle for my taste. The seat on my left hand side was empty, and the Irish group behind me used it as a footrest. This is not a living room dudes, this is a theatre, and nobody wants to sit near stinky feet! If you don't mind sitting in the grand circle, these seats are a good chance to get a fair deal on a lovely evening at the Savoy!"

"A25: (Jon). Minimal "rail" intrusion to vision, a slight lean forward to see total front of stage and the orchestra entombed below. Whilst direct front legroom is tight, as this is the end seat it gave the opportunity to swing legs to the left with no problem.”

"Row C: "Legally Blonde”, (Neil). Whilst the seats are high, they offer an excellent view of the whole stage with adequate leg room, for £35 they offer great value for money."

“Row D (centre): Found the height above the stage made me feel quite vertiginous, although the actual view of the stage and all the action was fine."

"D10: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009), (Luke). The view was great, although I did feel a little high, but there were people in worse seats then me so I couldn't really complain."

“Row E: (James). The difference between rows E and F of the Upper Circle is huge - the theatre design seems to emphasise the distance from the stage. Rows K and L seem a long long way away. However, would recommend row E heartily."

“Row G: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009). After sitting in row G I would say that this row should be a last resort row - and any row in the upper circle is better than G. There are 2 bars in the way, and I did not appreciate that it is the bar behind row F which is about 2 metres away that is the huge problem. Loved “Legally Blonde” but the seats couldn’t have had a much worse impediment and the theatre ought to offer them free to under 18s."

"J11: (Jon). This is just to the side of the spotlights booth, but wasn't "tight" ( I'm 20 stone and xxl 5'11"), there was enough room by the right hand side of this seat next to the booth for not only my coat but also the couple sat next to me, rather than stuff under the seat. Leg room O.K. (feet room tighter!). The view is good, but I would question seats 11 in rows behind and 12 through 15 as you go back, and the front of the stage is unseen."

"J14 and J15: (Tom). As others have mentioned in their reviews, I think rows G and H would have serious bar issues as from our seats the bar ran directly along the edge of the stage, meaning that our view wasn't blocked. Seats in rows K and L shouldn't also have a problem because the circle is so steep, meaning a good view for everyone (even though it was pretty high up!) Also, the seats are staggered so you just peer through the shoulders of the people in front and don't need to lean! I thought that these seats were very good value for money - you only pay less because of the height...but even from where I was sat I could see the actors' facial expressions with no problem as the theatre doesn't go too far back; plus most of the action takes place behind where the initial opening curtain is, so you can see clearly without the need to lean forward! In addition, the sound is very good in these seats - not loud - but powerful enough for it to have an effect, and the voices can be heard clearly.

One thing that surprised me was the theatre itself! I thought I would have to climb loads of stairs to get to "the Gods", but after entering the theatre at street level and only walking up 2 steps, I was already on the top floor! So, obviously, it shows how the main auditorium is actually underground, so it was nice to rest my feet in my seat after walking round London all morning instead of climbing loads of stairs!"

"K16 and K17: The view seemed quite good. My friend got a bit dizzy but we were able to move forward to row G which was fine although the bar was a minor nuisance."

"L1 and 2: "Legally Blonde" (December 2009). These seats cost us £20 each from TKTS on Leicester Square on the day. I thought they were fair value for the highest row in the theatre. The row is a short one and L1 and 2 are up to a wall. You have no problems with people needing to get past you. So this is good. My husband is 6 foot 4" and usually struggles for leg room, but he had plenty. I felt a little removed so high up from the action, and think the sound could need tweaking, but it was OK; and I was pleased we got to see the show. Don't sit here if you have any fear of heights. It is very steep and you can touch the ceiling! However, if you want a cheaper night out or just want to see this show then go for it."

“L2: I would warn that you need oxygen at this level and vertigo sufferers should stay clear. Otherwise the seat was a good buy - high enough to give a clear view above the horizontal bars that affect some lower rows. In addition the sound system is heard to wonderful effect with one's head against the back wall."
 

 

Notes
Total 1157 seats.

Air-conditioned auditorium.

An infrared loop with headsets available. Guide dogs are allowed in auditorium or dogsat by arrangement. Two wheelchair spaces in the Dress Circle. Only problem is steep hill outside to push a chair up. The adapted toilet is nearby. For fuller details, call the box office on 0844 8717 677. 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.

Four bars; Stalls, Lounge, Dress Circle and Upper Circle.

Reader Matt says, in 2010,
"A quick bar tip as well for those in the Stalls -- if you are in the front of the stalls, far better to use the much quieter Mezzanine Bar than the main Stalls Bar, both before show and interval! This monkey was able to walk straight up to the Mezzanine Bar 15 minutes before show time and get served immediately, in comparison to the three-deep queue at the main Stalls Bar."

Reader Taljaard, a regular seat commentator on this site says at "The Sunshine Boys" (May 2012),
"The bars at the Savoy are woeful in size. If you are having drinks in the interval I would highly recommend you pre order."

The adjacent Savoy Hotel offers the famous Grill and other restaurants. Ice cream and confectionery only in the auditorium.

7 Toilets; Stalls 1 gents 3 cubicles, 1 ladies 9 cubicles; Dress Circle 1 gents 2 cubicles, 1 ladies 9 cubicles, 1 unisex disabled; Upper Circle 1 gents 5 cubicles 1 ladies 6 cubicles.

 

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Nearest Underground Station:
Charing Cross - Bakerloo (brown) and Northern (black) lines. Also Main rail network terminus.

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.

Leave the station by following signs from the platforms to the STRAND street exits. Walk straight ahead into the underground shopping arcade and keep going straight on into the light. If, underground, you pass Davenports Magic shop, turn around and walk the other way.

Take the left-hand staircase up to street level. In front of you is a very busy road, the Strand. Brook Street Employment Agency must be on your right as you face the road.

If you see a sidestreet, with Brook Street Employment Agency on your left, turn around and walk towards the busy road instead - you took the wrong stairs.

Turn to your right and walk past Brook Street Employment Agency, keep walking. The theatre is on this side of the road, past Australia House, and beyond the Vaudeville theatre (visible on the other side of the road). It is a longer walk than expected. Do not worry, you will get there.

Cross Adam Street and ignore the stairs down to Carting Lane. The next turning is the one you want. Savoy Court is the driveway of the hotel. Looking down it you see the green Savoy Hotel sign ahead of you. The theatre entrance is to the left of this sign.

Note: Savoy Court is the only street in London with traffic flow in the opposite direction. This helps taxis set passengers down near the Savoy door, makes American and most European tourists feel at home, and allows everyone else to get mown down. Look both ways when entering or crossing this street.

If you pass the main station and see a large space full of taxis, you are going the wrong way. Turn around and head for Brook Street Employment Agency.

 

Buses:
6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 30, 77A, 176. All stop almost outside the theatre.

 

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. A reader adds in 2011,
"now of course the Hotel has reopened, there are occasionally one or two taxis right outside the theatre after the show finishes now. It's an "if you get lucky" option -- and by far the most common option is to hail a cab either on the Strand, or from outside the Lyceum at the Aldwych (!) -- but probably worth noting."
 

 

Car Park:
Trafalgar Square Spring Gardens.

From the car park, turn up the road on the left to bring you on to Trafalgar Square. Face Nelson's Column and turn to your right. Cross Whitehall and Northumberland Avenue (you'll pass a branch of Tesco and a bookshop), and walk on towards Charing Cross Station, passing more shops on the way.

Once past Charing Cross station forecourt, keep going. The theatre is on this side of the road, past Australia House, and beyond the Vaudeville theatre (visible on the other side of the road). It is a longer walk than expected. Do not worry, you will get there.

Cross Adam Street and ignore the stairs down to Carting Lane. The next turning is the one you want. Savoy Court is the driveway of the hotel. Looking down it you see the green Savoy Hotel sign ahead of you. The theatre entrance is to the left of this sign.

Note: Savoy Court is the only street in London with traffic flow in the opposite direction. This helps taxis set passengers down near the Savoy door, makes American and most European tourists feel at home, and allows everyone else to get mown down. Look both ways when entering or crossing this street.

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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