Gillian Lynne Theatre
166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW 020 3925 2998
- Where to buy tickets
- Best seat advice
- Seating plan/s
- Getting to the theatre
Buying tickets online
www.lwtheatres.co.uk - the theatre group's own website provide the service for this theatre. This site allows seat selection and provides a view of the auditorium too.
Booking fees per ticket:
A £1.50 per booking, not per ticket, postage fee applies - if required and time allows. No fee for printing your own tickets at home or collecting them on the day at the box office.
About the show:
The Lehman Trilogy
Crazy For You
Other Online Choices (with genuine S.T.A.R ticket agencies):
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. Prices stated here were compiled as booking originally opened, current prices are advised at time of enquiry.
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.
TheatreMonkey Ticketshop
The Lehman Trilogy
When the theatre does not have the tickets you desire available, it is well worth trying the Theatremonkey Ticketshop agency, telephone 020 7420 9778 (0044 207 420 9778 if calling from outside the United Kingdom), £25 on £125, £19.90 on £99.50, £16.50 on £82.50, £18 on £65, £8 on £39.50, £5.50 on £27.50, £4 on £20 seats at all performances except Saturday Evenings / £30 on £150, £17.90 on £89.50, £13.90 on £69.50, £11 on £55, £8 on £39.50, £5.90 on £29.50 and £4 on £20 seats on Saturday Evenings. booking fee per ticket - moderate by agency standards, though higher than box office fees, worth trying as they often have an alternative choice of seats available! Note that this system will confirm exact seat numbers prior to purchase. A £1.95 per booking, not per ticket, handling fee may apply on some transactions by telephone. NO handling fee applies for online purchases.
Crazy For You
When the theatre does not have the tickets you desire available, it is well worth trying the Theatremonkey Ticketshop agency, telephone 020 7420 9778 (0044 207 420 9778 if calling from outside the United Kingdom), charge £27 on £135, £19 on £95, £17 on £85, £15 on £75, £11 on £55, £9 on £45, £7 on £35, £5 on £25 seats booking fee per ticket - moderate by agency standards, though higher than box office fees, worth trying as they often have an alternative choice of seats available! Note that this system will confirm exact seat numbers prior to purchase. A £1.95 per booking, not per ticket, handling fee may apply on some transactions by telephone. NO handling fee applies for online purchases.
See Tickets
The Lehman Trilogy
Another alternative is www.seetickets.com which charge £25 on £125, £19.90 on £99.50, £16.50 on £82.50, £18 on £65, £8 on £39.50, £5.50 on £27.50, £4 on £20 seats at all performances except Saturday Evenings / £30 on £150, £17.90 on £89.50, £13.90 on £69.50, £11 on £55, £8 on £39.50, £5.90 on £29.50 and £4 on £20 seats on Saturday Evenings booking fee per ticket, and £2.75 per booking (not per ticket) postal charge.
Crazy For You
Another alternative is www.seetickets.com which charge £33 on £165, £27 on £135, £19 on £95, £17 on £85, £15 on £75, £11 on £55, £9 on £45, £7 on £35, £5 on £25 seats booking fee per ticket, and £2.75 per booking (not per ticket) postal charge.
Ticketmaster
The Lehman Trilogy
Alternatively, through Ticketmaster with a sliding scale of per ticket booking fees: £24.50 on £125, £19.50 on £99.50, £16.25 on £82.50, £12.75 on £65, £9.75 on £50, £7.75 on £39.50, £5.50 on £27.50, £4 on £20 seats at all performances except Saturday Evenings / £29.75 on £150, £17.50 on £89.50, £13.75 on £69.50, £10.75 on £55, £7.75 on £39.50, £5.75 on £29.50 and £4 on £20 seats on Saturday Evenings.
Crazy For You
Alternatively, through Ticketmaster with a sliding scale of per ticket booking fees: £32.25 on £165, £26.50 on £135, £18.75 on £95, £16.75 on £85, £14.75 on £75, £10.75 on £55, £9 on £45, £7 on £35, £5 on £25 seats.
Encore Tickets
The Lehman Trilogy
Encore Tickets (telephone 0207 400 1253 / 0044 207 400 1253 if calling from outside the United Kingdom) charge £24 on £125, £19.50 on £99.50, £16.50 on £82.50, £13 on £65, £10 on £50, £8.50 on £39.50, £5.50 on £27.50, £4 on £20 seats at all performances except Saturday Evenings / £29 on £150, £17.50 on £89.50, £13.50 on £69.50, £11 on £55, £8.50 on £39.50, £6.50 on £29.50 and £4 on £20 seats on Saturday Evenings. Fees of £19.50 on £99.50, £12 on £60 and £9 on £45 seats apply for the Saturday afternoon performance on 4th February 2023 only. Discounts may also be available.
Crazy For You
Encore Tickets charge £32 on £165, £26 on £135, £19 on £95, £17 on £85, £15 on £75, £11 on £55, £9 on £45, £7 on £35, £5 on £25 seats per ticket booking fee.
Discounts and "Meal and Show" packages may also be available.
London Theatre Direct
The Lehman Trilogy
Londontheatredirect.com charge £25 on £125, £20 on £99.50, £13 on £82.50, £13 on £65, £10 on £50, £8 on £39.50, £5.50 on £27.50, £4 on £20 seats at all performances except Saturday Evenings / £30 on £150, £18 on £89.50, £14 on £69.50, £11 on £55, £8 on £39.50, £6 on £29.50 and £4 on £20 seats on Saturday Evenings per ticket booking fee. Optional Ticket Insurance is also available. Discounts may also be available.
Crazy For You
Londontheatredirect.com charge £33 on £165, £27 on £135, £19 on £95, £17 on £85, £15 on £75, £11 on £55, £9 on £45, £7 on £35, £5 on £25 seats per ticket booking fee. Optional Ticket Insurance is also available.
Discounts may also be available.
Box office information
Telephone: 020 3925 2998
Operated by the venue, Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5:30pm.
Group bookings: 020 3925 2996
Operated by the venue, Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5:30pm.
Booking fees per ticket for telephone bookings:
A £1.50 per booking, not per ticket, postage fee applies - if required and time allows. No fee for printing your own tickets at home or collecting them on the day at the box office.
For personal callers or by post:
Drury Lane, London. WC2B 5PW
No booking fee for personal callers.
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 3925 2998
Operated by the venue, Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5:30pm.
www.lwtheatres.co.uk 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.
The official website www.lwtheatres.co.uk allows you to check the view from any seat selected.
- Stalls
- Dress Circle
Stalls
Layout
The stalls are often, but not always, divided into front and rear sections, separated by an aisle.
This is because the front section of the theatre is flexible and design depends on production. If the front section is used, seats can be on a flat floor or, more commonly, tiered on steps – six inches between each row.
The rear section of the stalls is also divided into a central and two side sections, and is almost unchanged since "Cats" closed and the theatre reverted back to a standard format.
The Dress Circle overhangs the stalls at row P, and does not affect the view of the stage from any seat.
Stairwells are let into the front of the central rear section, at the ends of rows I to M.
New seating has narrowed the aisles slightly, and some rows have been raised a little as well, improving sightlines further.
When in step layout, all seats offers a good rake (seats arranged on steps to help see over rows in front).
Legroom
Good in almost all seats. Anyone under 5ft 10 will be comfortable almost anywhere in the stalls.
Row I has unlimited legroom, as do the famous row M 30, 31, 52 and 53.
H34 and 49 have slightly less legroom due to the row curving. Suitable for those up to around 5ft 6 at most.
Row G 32 and 51 are angled slightly, giving generous legroom for those up to 5ft 10. There is also space to put feet under the seat in front.
In the wheelchair users section, fixed theatre seats beside chair spaces have legroom suitable for those up to around 5ft 6 or so. Odd, as there is space to move them back, notes the monkey.
Row A varies by production, see "Changes for the current production" below.
Choosing seats in general
Front Section:
Centre block rows D and E are prime, with a good view over those in front and central to the stage. Some readers appreciate being even further forward to become engrossed in the action.
The side blocks extend around the stage, with the outermost seats having a slightly lesser viewing angle, losing views of around an eighth of the nearside stage due to the angle of the set side wall.
The monkey noted that B25 and 58 have no aisle next to them, but also nothing beside them on one side and nothing behind them either.
Rear Section:
Row I to L in the centre block have stairwells at either end of these rows but the view is fine. Actually, it's excellent!
Perhaps take the first and last few seats in N and M centre block second if you are shorter and are worried by a stairwell in front, but for everyone else these rows are a must, feels the monkey. The rail has gone and the view is excellent - comfortable legroom too.
Rows from R back may feel a fair way from the stage due to the rake. The very ends of these two rows may be disturbed by folk clomping up the aisle, but no good reason to miss them. The central view has been noted as highly desirable by many.
The rear section side blocks of the stalls have been re-modelled to give a better viewing angle. Instead of curving tightly around the sides, they are now set at an angle which faces the stage in a more “straight on” angle. The far outermost seats are still going to miss much action, but the majority should enjoy better views than before. The monkey estimates around four or so in each row can't see into the space behind the proscenium arch.
In the front rows, while seats near the centre aisle are desirable, further out the prices drop and there are often bargains. The monkey notes that rows I to K are the ones to aim for if seeing cheap end of row deals - L and M don't have the same viewing angle.
Be aware that many centre block seats are priced the same, though, and try for them first.
Wheelchair users have a viewing platform behind P15 to 21 and should see well from there, though there is an overhanging circle above in view - not a worry for most productions. There are fixed theatre seats beside them, if required, though legroom there is only for those up to around 5ft 6.
O 61 to 71 may be in front of a sound desk, so not for purists.
General hazard notes
Row N seats 25 to 29 and 55 to 59 are behind stairwell walls. Thanks to generous legroom, the view is unaffected - the distance cancels out any issue - except for those under five foot tall, who will find the bar in front mildly annoying.
A rail behind the front stalls, over the aisle in front of row I 17 to 34 / 49 to 66 should not worry anyone - there are gaps in it in front of I 25, 30, 53 and 60.
Row I 35 to 48 is not raised particularly well to see over heads in row H.
Changes for the current production
The Lehman Trilogy
The standard layout is used, with modifications to the side seating areas.
The stage projects beyond the proscenium into the auditorium, with the "low numbers" side of row B, plus the ends of row C removed. The rest of the front section is on shallow steps, and it should not cause issues for anybody being unable to see over the rows in front.
The staging is within a cube, with projections around it, so viewing angles are best from the centre, the monkey thinks. Row A is lowest price and a bargain. Ends of rows C to E are good value at fourth price even with a restriction.
Of the rest, take B and C centre block first at top non-premium price, and go for the pairs G33 and 34 / 49 / 50 then rows F, E, D at "premium price". H at "premium plus" isn't much of a gain and H34 and 49 are worth missing for being on the curve which cuts legroom to nil for anyone over 5ft 6. Likewise, the monkey wouldn't go over the side aisle to premium seats in D to F either, But singles will like G 32 and 51, solo with space and legroom.
Moving to the main block centre section, skip row I for view and value, and if going premium take L, M, K, J, N first except Saturday evenings when they are "super premium" in which case try for the ends of G and F first, then ends of N at mere "premium" price.
For everyone else at top non-premium price, N31 to 25 / 53 to 59 are a good bet except Saturday night when they are "premium" price. Central O to R (just R on Saturday night) are also fine if centre C does not appeal.
Row U drops to second price, take it before row T, as it is the same view a lot cheaper. No action is lost due to the circle overhang.
Out to the side blocks, a low rail behind row G should disturb absolutely nobody in row I. At worst, it cuts into the view about an inch off the stage floor. Still, if shorter and concerned you can always go a row or two back – the view is as good. Note that I 25, 30, 53 and 60 are behind gaps in the rail, if that helps. Also note that many row I side block seats are ambitiously "premium" (even "super premium" along with four on J, K and L on Saturday nights). Very average, feels the monkey, who would give them a miss unless needing legroom in I.
Ends of rows J to O go out at bottom price. They can be absolute bargains for those not worrying about missing a small amount of stage nearest to them. The best are L and M, then N 17, 16, 67 and 68 and O 14, 15, 68 and 69.
Row N is ambitiously top non-premium price at the sides, but O drops to a reasonable second price if you fell like being a little closer than row U centre. Take the first four off the central aisle for best value.
The sound desk behind O61 to 71 should bother nobody, feels the monkey.
Crazy For You
The standard layout is used, with modifications to the front three rows and side seating areas likely. The monkey will update as available.
With "premium" and "super premium" seats taking up most of rows D to N, the monkey would go over the centre aisles in D to G first if wishing to be close, or central O to R if wanting a more overall view. There is also I 29, 30, 53 and 54 to consider if taller and not worried by rails. Again worth a glance are K 32 to 27 / 50 to 55,
If going premium, skip central row I, H 34 and 49 and the four next to the centre aisle in the side block rows I and J. Otherwise just take the row you feel comfortable with, depending how close you wish to be to the stage.
At second price, side blocks J and K re close. Skip central block T as row U behind it drops to third price - same view, cheaper. To be closer at third price, row P 21 to 15 are also a good bet.
Many cheaper seats are not yet on sale, but at third price and below, the monkey would be happy with side block, as close to the centre aisle as possible.
The sound desk behind O61 to 71 should bother nobody, feels the monkey.
Dress Circle
Layout
The Dress Circle is called the "Circle" in this theatre.
Nothing overhangs this circle.
The circle is split into a large central, and two side blocks, by aisles.
The central block has seven rows set on well-tiered steps.
Side blocks are also well tiered, with between 4 and 5 rows.
Row C 3 to 6 can accommodate a wheelchair user and companion.
Legroom
Very adequate in all seats. All up to around 5ft 10 should be comfortable in most seats.
Row A is most comfortable for those up to around 5ft 6, row B for those up to around 5ft 8. B9 and 79 have extra space for one leg to move into.
Row A 25, 26, 63 and 64 have very limited legroom.
Row E21 and 67 are suitable for those up to 5ft 4, E22 and 66 up to 5ft 7 and E23 and 65 for those up to 6ft as the three seats slope at an angle from the row in front.
Row F is suitable for those up to 5ft 10 in 25 to 64.
Row G is fine for those to around 5ft 11.
Seats C1 and C87 have nothing in front.
Choosing seats in general
The monkey compared the feel of this circle with that of the Olivier auditorium at the National Theatre. If you are happy seated in rows D or E of that theatre, then F and G here are even better, it feels.
Centre Block:
You will do fine in row B if row A is at a premium price – the view is the same, cheaper.
The outer two (three in row B) seats at either end of rows A to E may find an aisle end rail slightly in view at times. Heavily discounted, they are a bargain, take the seat in from the aisle.
Alternatively, central row G is often the same price and an outstanding deal to get a clear over all view of any show, thinks the monkey.
Side Blocks:
Aisle end rails are limited, and few seat will find them blocking views. The monkey felt A14, 15, 74 and 75; B24 and 64; C7 and 81 would really find much to complain about. The seats in A also have very limited legroom.
The big problems are the seats furthest round, nearest the stage. There is a good chance those at the extreme ends of rows A to C will see very little – perhaps two-thirds – of stage action at most, and then only what goes on front and centre. With bars to dodge too, it isn’t great.
D10, 11, 78 and 79 are also next to a wall with rails beside them, limiting views there too. 10 and 79 get the worst of it, but on the other hand they are nicely private and undisturbed.
General hazard notes
Rails at the ends of aisles may affect views of those directly behind.
There are steps up from the aisle to rows F and G.
The wall and rail next to D10 and D79.
Limited legroom in some seats.
Being too far around the sides for shows not taking place “in the round” will certainly limit the view of the stage.
Changes for the current production
The Lehman Trilogy
Centre block
Central rows A to D run "premium price" - A and B "super premium" on Saturday Evenings. The stalls do have a better view for the bananas.
Beside them, up here at top non-premium price, row A 29 to 32 / 57 to 60 are prime if tall enough to see over rails in front. Rows B to D next to the premium seats follow.
The bargains are A28 and 61 at fourth price - the aisle seat gets a rail for the cash, this duo don't.
Other seats in rows B to E do notice the circle front rail in view – gets better from row C with E hardly noticing at all. Worth missing central D at premium price, though.
The views in the centre block are better from the cheaper seats at the outer ends of A to E and back rows F and G. The monkey would take G over F - same view, a lot cheaper, but would still take stalls, though, at top non-premium price.
Side blocks
The rails at the ends of aisles are an issue, as is the view of the stage from the outermost seats in the tiny blocks directly next to the stage itself. The outermost blocks are not on sale for this production.
Starting with the seats closest to the centre block, avoid A25, 26, 63 and 64 for limited legroom. A24 and 65 are worth a glance at fourth price, as are B22, 23, 65 and 66 and C21, 22, 66 and 67 for the same bananas. Better still, go B19, 20, 68 and 69 at fifth price if you fancy a circle view.
Moving to the other end of this section, before the dividing aisle, there is a lot of metal around. A14, 15, 74 and 75 for the rail in view and limited legroom. B10, 11, 12, 76, 77 and 81 have two rails in view. C7 and 81 one rail each.
Outermost blocks have row A at bottom price, B and C a little more. The monkey would skip them.
Official notes are that there are side views from A 16 to 26, 63 to 73; B 14 to 24, 64 to 74; C 13 to 23, 65 to 75; D14 to 23, 66 to 75 and E22, 23, 65 to 67.
Restricted side views from A14, 15, 74, 75; B10 to 13, 75 to 78, C7 to 12, 76 to 81 and D78 and 79.
Safety rails may affect sightlines from A 27, 28, 61 and 62; B25 to 27, 61 to 63; C 24, 25, 63, 64; D24, 25, 64, 65 and E24, 25, 63 and 64.
There is less legroom and a side view in E21 and 67.
Crazy For You
The standard layout is used, with the outermost pairs of seats not yet on sale. The monkey will update as available.
Centre block
Central rows A to E are top non-premium price. The stalls do have a closer view for the bananas, but if you want them, central A and B will have a good overview of the stage.
The bargains are A28 and 61 at fifth price - the aisle seat gets a rail for the cash, this duo don't. Ends of C and D at fourth price are also a good bet.
Other seats in rows B to E do notice the circle front rail in view – gets better from row C with E hardly noticing at all. Worth missing central D, though.
The views in the centre block are better from the cheaper seats at the outer ends of A to E and back rows F and G. The monkey would take G over F - same view, a lot cheaper.
Side blocks
The rails at the ends of aisles are an issue, as is the view of the stage from the outermost seats in the tiny blocks directly next to the stage itself. The outermost blocks are not on sale for this production.
Starting with the seats closest to the centre block, avoid A25, 26, 63 and 64 for limited legroom. A24 and 65 are worth a glance at fifth price, as are B22, 23, 65 and 66 and C21, 22, 66 and 67 for the same bananas.
Moving to the other end of this section, before the dividing aisle, there is a lot of metal around. A14, 15, 74 and 75 for the rail in view and limited legroom. B10, 11, 12, 76, 77 and 81 have two rails in view. C7 and 81 one rail each.
Official notes are that there are side views from A 16 to 26, 63 to 73; B 14 to 24, 64 to 74; C 13 to 23, 65 to 75; D14 to 23, 66 to 75 and E22, 23, 65 to 67.
Restricted side views from A14, 15, 74, 75; B10 to 13, 75 to 78, C7 to 12, 76 to 81 and D78 and 79.
Safety rails may affect sightlines from A 27, 28, 61 and 62; B25 to 27, 61 to 63; C 24, 25, 63, 64; D24, 25, 64, 65 and E24, 25, 63 and 64.
There is less legroom and a side view in E21 and 67.
Readers comments
"Cinderella" (July 2021). Side seats in circle restricted view due to the stage design. But most action front and centre. So more side view rather than lost view. Also one long scene where these seats have perfect view."
"A12 and 13: "The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe" (July 2022), (Bob Pickett). What a strange set of seats reside in the Gillian Lynne. 4th time now, sat in very different locations each time… and the seats couldn’t be more different! These seats are tall and upright. You wonder if they’re going to be uncomfortable, but truthfully they’re a nice place to sit. They’re comfortable (nary a fidget), but legroom is just about acceptable (to let someone past, it might be better to exit the row altogether)
Being in the front row (and with a steep rake), there was no guilt over leaning forward from time to time to see the right side of the stage (obscured by rail and lighting gantry). They are to the side, so the actors are rarely facing you, but you’re right on top of the action. These seats are marked as restricted view, but for the right price I’d happily sit here again."
"A43 to 46: "Cinderella" (July 2021). These seats would normally be perfect but, for Cinderella, be aware that some re-staging for one long scene at the beginning of Act 2 renders these views to be partly restricted during this scene. You can still catch most of what's happening but I would normally expect to see everything when paying these premium prices."
"D42 and 43: "Cinderella" (July 2021). Right in the centre. The view was really good and you don’t miss any of the action, it didn’t feel too far away, the seats are upright which makes moving along the rows easier, and they didn’t notice any issue with legroom so presumably it must have been good. Oh, and the queue for the ladies in the interval was still really long …!"
“E22 and 23: “Cinderella” (July 2021), (DJW). The seats are in the last row of the Circle, but you really don't miss seeing or hearing any action. The seats are comprised of a short set of 3, but they're separated from every other row, so it's almost like you have your own private box, with plenty of room. Getting in/out of the seats superb, as you're on the end, so don't have to bother anybody else. Might be a bit pricier on a fully-seated performance, especially if it's the weekend, but certainly ones worth going for compared to the main block of the circle, as the price can jump up dramatically, for not much extra viewing experience!”
"E63 and 64: "The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" (July 2022). These were advertised as having a safety rail in view and whilst there was one in sight (just skimming the front of the stage), it didn’t detract or distract from what was on stage. Plenty of legroom and right next to the aisle and exits. Quite a steep rake so view unaffected by rows in front. No complaints at all!"
Notes best seat advice
Formerly New London Theatre.
1293 seats plus wheelchair places.
Air-conditioned auditorium.
Infrared headsets and hearing aid loops available from front of house staff on arrival - the box office will advise the best place to sit for strong signal reception. Occasional signed, captioned and audio described performances. Guide dog sitter available. Two accessible toilets - one at upper foyer level, the other by door 4 near the accessible wheelchair platform in the stalls.
Access to auditorium for chair users is via a lift 140cm deep, 110cm wide. Wheelchair platform at row P of the stalls for 2 chairs plus 2 companions. Dress Circle row C 3 to 6 can accommodate a wheelchair user and companion. Transfer to row S in the stalls from a chair is possible. 114 steps from street level (24 from a lift) to the dress circle. Theatre bars and VIP areas are step-free from the lift. Specific information from www.lwtheatres.co.uk or 020 7087 7966.
No food except confectionery and Ice cream.
Two bars at stalls level.
8 toilets in all; Stalls level foyer 1 gents 2 cubicles, 1 ladies 6 cubicles; Stalls 1 gents 1 cubicle, 1 ladies 4 cubicles, 1 unisex disabled. Dress Circle 2 gents 1 cubicle each, 2 ladies 3 cubicles each.
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.
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By value for money:
The Lehman Trilogy
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Some details may change, the monkey will update as available.
Crazy For You
By price:
The Lehman Trilogy
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Day Seats Lucky Draw: To entre, visit app Todaytix. Entries open at 0.01am on the day of the show, with the draw closing 4 hours before performance time. Winners are contacted by email and have 30 minutes to accept their tickets. Maximum 2 tickets per winner.
Crazy For You
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Notes
The Dress Circle is called the "Circle" in this theatre.
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
Holborn - Piccadilly Line (dark blue) and Central Line (red).
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.
There are two exits from this station.
If you see, on leaving the station, a branch of McDonalds ahead of you on the opposite side of the road then do not cross this road, just turn left and walk to the four way crossroads. If you come to a three way cross roads, wrong way.
If you leave the station and see ahead of you on the other side of the road a glass building with a "Sainsbury" sign ahead of you.... turn right and walk to the four way crossroads a few paces away. Then...
At the crossroads, Cross straight over the road and walk straight on passing the glass "Sainsbury" building. You are now on a street called "High Holborn". If you pass a church or the Shaw Theatre, wrong way.
The next street you come to is Newton Street. Turn left into it and walk along it, changing to the other side of the road when possible. Cross Macklin Street when you come to it and continue to the next corner with Parker Street. Turn right at this corner into Parker Street and walk straight on to the Gillian Lynne Theatre, which is on the right hand side of the road.
Buses
1, 68, 91, 168, 171, 188, 501, 505, 521, X68 all stop on Kingsway. Walk up Parker Street to the theatre.
Taxi
A rank for Black taxis is on Drury Lane, 20 yards from the theatre, if you cannot hail one in the street.
Car park
In Parker Street, under the theatre.
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"Cinderella" (August 2021). Stage is high - above head height of some in front row of stalls, though this row is set back from stage by about 1m. Side seats in rear stalls restricted view due to the stage design. But most action front and centre. So more side view rather than lost view. Also one long scene where these seats have perfect view."
"D53 and 54: Cinderella" (August 2021), (Bob Pickett). Looking at my notes, when I’ve sat in other sections of the Gillian Lynne I’ve commented on how comfortable the seats are following the refurbishment. Then we booked these seats for Cinderella, so we could experience that show’s ‘party trick’ with the stage.
I wish we hadn’t bothered. The seats in the front section are SO uncomfortable! 20 minutes into the production, everyone (and I mean *everyone*) was fidgeting. They’re lacking in padding, very upright so you can’t get comfortable and lacking in legroom. Oh, and the stage is quite tall so you’re angling head up.
Honestly, unless the production you are about to see makes use of the revolving stage, sit further back (go for row I and back)."
J13: "Cinderella" (August 2021). Pick as central seats in your bracket as possible. Sat J13 end seat and you missed probably 50% of back of stage and a lot of ensemble blocking main characters too."
"J21 and 22: “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” (July 2022), (Bob Pickett). What a strange theatre is the Gillian Lynne. I've been there five times since it was refurbished, sitting in a very different areas... and each is such a different experience in terms of comfort and view. It's a good view from here (if off to the side), legroom is just about OK, but they're fidgit-inducing (not as bad as the agonisingly bad seats further forward). If you want to be close to the action go for this row (believe me, the front section is agony), but if you want show-long comfort with a decent view go further back in as central a location as possible - see my review of S54 and 55.”
“M70 and 71: “Cinderella” (August 2021) (Bob Pickett). Well worth the money. Very close to the stage, raised enough to make the view comfortable. Only issue is you're at the side of the stage so the actors tend to be projecting front and centre. But for all little stage geeks they're fun, as you can see the Orchestra "pit" up in the gods and you can see a tiny bit behind the scenes.”
"O23: “Cinderella” (August 2021). Legroom was good. View was great and totally clear. Seat is high enough that the tall man in front of me didn't impact my view at all. I did find the seat a bit uncomfortable after a while, but would absolutely love to sit here again. Excellent access to the gents."
“S54 and 55: “Cinderella The Musical” (August 2021), (Bob Pickett). The Gillian Lynne, being (a) a relatively modern theatre and (b) having enjoyed a refurbishment during lockdown gives good sightlines from pretty much anywhere in the theatre… once navigated the bewildering number of stairs (if you’ve seen Labyrinth, it feels like that, you climb endless stairs, only to find you’re not that far up).
Row S is a nice height and is on the same level as the door (which is handy for interval ice-creams). S54 and S55 are quite central, just a little to one side, but give good sightlines - they lose the tiniest sliver of the top of the stage, I can’t envision a production (except perhaps “Kiss of the Spider Woman”) where this could ever be an issue. The overhang from the Dress Circle does not interrupt. The rake is excellent; unless you get a basketball team in front you’ll not struggle to see over. Legroom is decent, cushion comfort is supportive and fidget-free. But for such a modern theatre, I did find the seats to be a little narrow - not uncomfortable, but more of a squidge - but my wife commented there is more than enough room, adding they’re amongst the most comfortable theatre seats she has sat in. Overall well worth the money, though if possible to get closer to the stage for the same money I would do so.”