Play · Off-West End
The King's Ransom
A new play by Stuart Slade, directed by Matthew Dunster, receiving its world premiere at the Donmar. Memphis, 1977: small-time crook Vince Black assembles a crack team of misfits to steal Elvis Presley's corpse and collect a million-dollar ransom. A Southern-fried dark comedy about grief, redemption and spectacularly bad decisions, inspired by one of the strangest crime stories in American history.
Buying advice
How to book
The King's Ransom sells strongly at the Donmar, so the cheapest seats go first. Peak and off-peak prices are close. Preview performances are cheaper, from £15.
Ways to pay less
Book ahead for The King's Ransom, as the cheapest seats go first and there is no late deal to wait for. The best value is a preview performance, with tickets from £15. If you don't mind standing, £15 standing places are released daily for performances seven days later. An off-peak date offers a small saving, with mid-range seats around 9% less than peak. Those 35 and under pay from £20.
Staying nearby
The nearest hotels to the Donmar Warehouse, for anyone travelling in for a show rather than heading home after it.
- The Z Hotel Covent Gardenabout 5 min walk
- Zedwell Tottenham Court Roadabout 10 min walk
- Strand Palaceabout 10 min walk
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Deals3
Best deals across LondonStanding Tickets available for £15. Tickets will be released every morning, Mon – Sat, at 10am for performances seven days later. These are only available online, subject to availability and may not be available for some performances.
- Preview5 Dec – 9 Dec
Preview tickets from £25 — Reduced prices for the first four performances: Price A £71, Price B £54, Price C £25. Under 35 tickets are £20 and standing tickets are £15 during previews. Reduced prices for the first four performances (5, 7, 8 and 9 December).
- Young
35 and under tickets available for £20. Sign up to their email list to book seats located throughout the theatre including the front row.
Pricing
+9% peak surcharge (mid-range seats)Peak
Weekends & holidays| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £76 | £76 |
| Mid-range | £59 | £30 |
| Budget | £15 | £15 |
| Standing | £15 | £15 |
Off-peak
Mid-week| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £71 | £71 |
| Mid-range | £54 | £25 |
| Budget | £15 | £15 |
| Standing | £15 | £15 |
Prices are taken from the show's official website and are a guide only — they change without notice.
Where to sit
Seats run from £15 to £76. The Stalls have excellent views and comfort, but check for any quirks of the production. In the Dress Circle, Row B is the best, while Row C is discounted and involves a climb.
The Donmar Warehouse's own seating guide, level by level, is below.
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