Leicester Square Theatre Main House

6 Leicester Place, London WC2H 7BX 020 7734 2222

Where to buy tickets
Best seat advice
Seating plan/s
Getting to the theatre

Buying tickets online

https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com the venue's own website provide the service.
This venue allows individual seat selection for most events.

Booking fees per transaction:
As standard, all tickets purchased through the website are subject to a booking fee of 15%.

Minimum fee £2. All booking fees are capped at £4 per ticket.

There is no charge for booking in person at the venue.

Groups booking for shows with Group Ticket Prices should contact the Box Office.

There are no additional transaction charges.

More information: www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/about-us/booking-information/

Other Online Choices (with genuine S.T.A.R ticket agencies):
Independent S.T.A.R. ticket agencies may also offer an alternative choice of seats for some events.

Ticket agencies offer an alternative way to buy tickets, with booking fees differing from those charged by the theatre box office itself. They may have seats available or special offers when theatres do not.

Ticket agency prices vary in response to theatres implementing “dynamic pricing” - which alters prices according to demand for a particular performance. Current prices are advised at time of enquiry.

Box office information

Telephone: 020 7734 2222
Operated by Ticketsolve on behalf of the venue.

Booking fees per ticket for telephone bookings:
As standard, all tickets purchased over the phone are subject to a booking fee of 15%.

Minimum fee £2. All booking fees are capped at £4 per ticket.

There is no charge for booking in person at the venue.

Groups booking for shows with Group Ticket Prices should contact the Box Office.

There are no additional transaction charges.

For personal callers or by post:
6, Leicester Place, Leicester Square, London WC2H 7BP.
No booking fee for personal callers. The venue box office normally opens each performance day at 2.30pm for over-the-counter sales, but check by telephone before making a special journey.

Special Access Needs Customers:
Wheelchair users and other registered disabled theatregoers can book their seats and enquire about concessionary prices that may be available to them on 020 7734 2222.

www.leicestersquaretheatre.com is the official venue website.

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.

Remember to arrive early, as the auditoriums contain nifty bars and socialising space as the sides of the seating. These usually open to the public from around 30 minutes before the performance begins. Oh, and also take time to study the wall pictures throughout (don't forget the one over the staircase as you descend from the street) - a total hoot, unusual and original.

Main Auditorium

Main Auditorium

Layout

Once an old underground Ballroom frequented by "The Sex Pistols" and "The Clash," then a church hall, then a clumsily created theatre; it is amazing what professional know-how, thought, time, money and sheer love of theatre can achieve.

This is one of the most comfortable auditoriums in London. Modern seating, well positioned (also heavily bolted down, sadly, and thus so far un-stealable - the monkey tried as it wanted a pair for its lounge) impress greatly.

The "night sky" colour scheme of the ceiling helps make a fairly low room seem open and airy and contrasting carpeting with acoustic underlay help the sound reach all parts of the theatre clearly.

A central block of seats in long rows facing a wide, shallow-ish stage.

Either side of the central block are two areas of "slip seats," most have a sideways view to the stage.

The auditorium is not raked (sloped floor to help see over rows in front), but seats are positioned "offset" to those in front, and the stage is high enough to prevent viewing problems. To date (and with many full houses) no problems have been recorded.

To enhance things further, there are small (50cm or so) gaps between some seats in some rows. The effect is to "stagger" seats even more, improving sightlines by arranging things so that most seats are not directly behind the ones in front.

Legroom

Comfortable in all seats for all but the very tallest (over 6ft 5 or so).

Very best legroom are the front rows of the slips, and the first (1 to 4) and last (22 to 25) seats in row B, which have nothing in front of them, with 5 and 21 also having only a sliver of seat to the side in front.

The seats are also wide, "accommodating most broader figures admirably," as the politer advertisements might say.

Choosing seats in general

Centre Block:
The front row shouldn't prove a "neck ache" experience for anyone.

Behind, in row B, the only issue the monkey noticed was that with scenery in position making the stage smaller, the last few seats in the row have a slightly lesser view of the performer. It doesn't anticipate this being an issue for most productions, though.

Moving back through the theatre, every seat has a clear view. The real purists might decide that the first and last four seats a little less central, but the actual view is fine - best once past row D. Monkey advice is a row F back if you are taking ends of rows, as these show off the stage to best perspective.

At the rear of the central block, a sound desk position is well away from any seating, and won't distract, and six seats in row R, with nothing in front and easy access by the entrance stairs may attract envious glances. R4 here, and Q8 are the nearest public seats to the exit.

Side Slip Blocks:
Either side of the main block, these have instantly become a monkey favourite. An unbeatable combination of price, view and legroom, monkey like.

On the "high-numbers" side, two rows of eight seats run parallel to the wall, facing the main seating block front-on across a wide aisle space. Viewing is side-on to the stage, and the seat nearest the stage may be conscious of a pillar beside it, but there is no impact on view. Best of all, the seats furthest from the stage have a great viewing angle... and are almost within arm's-reach of the bar.

On the "low-numbers" side, an interesting arrangement sees six seats in a line parallel to the wall (as on the other side of the theatre), with a row of three and a row of two behind that. There is then a gap, and two rows of front-facing seats (one of five, behind of four) are angled to face the stage. The monkey liked the two nearest the aisle in particular. Perhaps because the bar is but a sparrow-hop away from them...

General hazard notes

Mind your step down into the auditorium, they are fairly small.

Sound desk behind the centre block.

Some events use only the centre of the stage. Extreme row ends may not see into the rear corners of it.

Changes for the current production

None.

Readers comments

"Venue: Might be worthwhile pointing out to people that, given the size of the venue, it would be difficult not to feel part of the action. Except of course in those side seats 'cos you'd be looking at the opposite wall. LOL"

“Central Row B: Lovely comfortable seats with lots of leg room."

"D7: “Alex Gaumond's gig” (May 2011). I'd heartily endorse your general comments on the main auditorium; a very comfortable space, with outstanding acoustics and a surprising amount of legroom for a flat auditorium. Sightlines are excellent and I think you'd be hard-pressed to find a bad seat in the house. I was in D7, and was extremely pleased -- and, for £20, you really can't snip at the value for money! It's an intimate venue to say the least -- where I was felt very much "in the action". I probably wouldn't have wanted to be much further forward though... row A and B were *extremely* close to the front of the stage and I think might be slight candidates for neckache, but also extremely atmospheric.

Speakers hang in front of B4 and B22 on the stage wall / extended proscenium arch (for this event only, notes the monkey). If you're in these seats for a gig and have sensitive hearing, you might want to think carefully about your choice. The sound was "comfortably intense" in D7, but I wouldn't have wanted to be much nearer the speakers to be honest! Even though it wasn't the warmest or the coolest of nights last night though, the air-conditioning was rather breezy at times in a mostly-full house."

"D16 and D17: (James – regular reader). Good place to see a show from."

“H17 and 18: (Anne Gross). The Theatre is cosy and comfortable, plenty of leg room and a good view from our seats.”

"Side Stalls Right 9: "The Prodigal2 (November 2018). I wasn't quite sure where this seat was originally but if you keep your eyes on the bottom of where each row begins it's fairly easy to find. I'm 6ft tall and appreciated the side aisle so that I could stretch my left leg out. My right kneecap touched the back of the seat in front. In terms of the view, I was able to see the stage without being obstructed by the heads of the two people in front because the odd angle meant I was actually looking between them and up at the stage. There is no rake for these seats and I think that's probably true for all the seats. I was worried I would get a neck ached due to being almost perpendicular to the stage but I was fine. I did miss about 20% of the stage and (for this production) the cast tended to be looking away and thus I saw their backs quite a bit. However, I quite like this theatre, it feels cozy and the seat was comfortable. Note that side stalls right 9 is now actually directly behind seat 6."

Notes best seat advice

400 seats.

Air Conditioned. One reader describes it at "rather breezy at times" in the main house.

A powered "stair-climber" can be used to allow wheelchair users access to the main auditorium. Large wheelchairs cannot be used with this system, however, and the user must be able to transfer to a seat in the auditorium.

No food except bar snacks and Ice Cream.

2 Bars in main auditorium, 1 bar in "The Lounge" auditorium.

2 Toilets; 1 gents 2 cubicles, 1 ladies 7 cubicles.

The monkey gratefully thanks the owners for their help in compiling this information.

General price band information

Theatres use "dynamic pricing." Seat prices change according to demand for a particular performance. Prices below were compiled as booking originally opened. Current prices are advised at time of enquiry.

Based on paying FULL PRICE (no discount!) for tickets, site writers and contributing guests have ALSO created the colour-coded plans for "value for money," considering factors like views, comfort and value-for-money compared with other same-priced seats available.

For a full discussion, opinions, reviews, notes, tips, hints and advice on all the seats in this theatre, click on "BEST SEAT ADVICE" (on the left of your screen).

On the plans below:
Seats in GREEN many feel may offer either noticeable value, or something to compensate for a problem; for example, being a well-priced restricted view ticket. Any seats coloured LIGHT GREEN are sold at "premium" prices because the show producer thinks they are the best. The monkey says "you are only getting what you pay for" but uses this colour to highlight the ones it feels best at the price, and help everybody else find equally good seats nearby at lower prices.

Seats in WHITE, many feel, provided about what they pay for. Generally unremarkable.

Seats in RED are coloured to draw attention. Not necessarily to be avoided - maybe nothing specific is wrong with them, other than opinions that there are better seats at the same price. Other times there may be something to consider before buying – perhaps overpricing, obstructed views, less comfort etc.

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.

By value for money:

Notes

Please note: The seating plans are not accurate representations of the auditorium. While we try to ensure they are as close to the actual theatre plan as possible we cannot guarantee they are a true representation. Customers with specific requirements are advised to discuss these with the theatre prior to booking to avoid any confusion.

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Nearest underground station

Leicester Square - Northern (black) and Piccadilly (dark blue) lines.
The escalator from the platforms deposits passengers into a circular space with a number of staircases leading to the surface. Find the one marked "Charing Cross Road West" exit number 2, it is to the right of the tube exit gates. Go up the staircase.

At the top, in front of you will be Charing Cross Road. Next to you, notice the Hippodrome Nightclub and a wide pedestrianised street. Turn to your right, pass the Hippodrome, and turn right into Cranbourn Street (a pedestrianised zone).

Walk along the street, passing the Warner Cinema. Enter Leicester Square. Look to your right. There is a wide pedestrian street marked "Leicester Place". Turn into it. Walk towards the easily visible lit canopy entrance, just before the cinema.

Buses

24, 29, 176 to Charing Cross Road.

Look for the Hippodrome Casino. Next to it is Cranbourn Street (a pedestrianised zone).

Taxi

A rank for Black taxis is at Charing Cross Station - a fair distance from the theatre. Best chance of hailing one in the street is to walk down Leicester Place and along Cranbourn Street to Charing Cross Road.

Car park

Whitcomb Street.
Leave the car park and turn left. Cross the road and walk uphill.

At the end of the Street is a huge McDonalds. Stop and have a burger. Or not. As you like.

Turn right into Coventry Street and walk past McDonalds and into Leicester Square. Walk over to the same side as the Empire Cinema and Equinox nightclub. Walk straight on past them.

Just beyond the block where these places stand, there is a wide pedestrian street marked "Leicester Place". Turn left into it. Walk towards the easily visible lit canopy entrance, just before the cinema.

This venue does not participate in any discount parking scheme.

Nearest alternative is Spring Gardens on Trafalgar Square. Cross the square, to the far corner at the right side of the National Gallery as you look at it. The street there is Charing Cross Road. Walk along it, passing the National Portrait Gallery, up to the Hippodrome Casino on the left of the street, opposite the Wyndhams Theatre.

Next to the Casino, on your side of the road is Cranbourn Street (a pedestrianised zone).