Mermaid Theatre

Puddle Dock, London EC4V 3DB 020 7236 1919

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

Buying tickets online

There is no staffed box office at this venue at present. All ticketing is dealt with by the company hiring the venue.

Note that tickets for recording events are issued by the production company.

Box office information

There is no staffed box office at this venue at present. All ticketing is dealt with by the company hiring the venue.

Note that tickets for recording events are issued by the production company.

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.

Stalls

Stalls

Layout

The auditorium is split into central and two side blocks by aisles.

Seats rise in a steep rake in front of the wide stage.

The wood and brick auditorium is unusually restful.

Legroom

Acceptable in all seats, best in row A and row O seats 7 to 12 and 27 to 32.

Choosing seats in general

Centre Block:
In the central block at top price Rows E to J are prime with the rake (seats arranged on steps to help see over rows in front) allowing the best view of the stage possible. Then choose K, L, D, C, B, A then M.

Wheelchair users have space at the sides of row A.

Rows N back to U are worthwhile at second price, taken in alphabetical order. Only rows S to U begin to feel a little far from the stage.

Row O has an aisle in front of it for access. This allows extra legroom but makes the seats behind feel further from the stage - also, there are metal bars in front of row O, which may annoy some. Again, opt for the centre block.

Side Blocks:
In the side blocks the same choice of rows apply, but take the centre block first as for the same price you might as well have the best view possible.

General hazard notes

The first and last few seats in rows A to M are worth avoiding as the viewing angle is poor when the full width of the stage is not used.

Metal bars in front of row O affect sightlines.

The constant threat that the venue will be demolished or permanently lost to live performance as an exclusively “conference venue.”

Changes for the current production

None notified.

Readers comments

None.

Notes best seat advice

Total 610 seats.

Air conditioned.

Hearing loop available.

Toilets in the main foyer area

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

Blackfriars - Circle Line (yellow), District Line (green) and main line.

Leave the station by the Queen Victoria Street entrance. Turn to your right and walk to the corner, crossing Puddle Passage.

At the corner, turn right into Puddledock. This road slopes down to the river. Change side of the road and the theatre is near the end of it, with a tiny entrance right next to an office block doorway.

Buses

45, 59, 63, 76, 141, 184 to Blackfriars, walk down Puddledock for the theatre.

Taxi

Can be hailed on the main road - best chance near Blackfriars Station.

Car park

Queen Victoria Street. Leave the car park and turn left. At the corner, turn left into Puddledock. This road slopes down to the river. The theatre is near the end of it, with a tiny entrance right next to an office block doorway.