Ambassadors Theatre

Capacity444 Seats

Seating Tiers3 Levels

Venue SizeSmall

Theatre GroupAmbassador Theatre Group

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About The Venue

The Ambassadors Theatre, opened in 1913 and designed by W.G.R. Sprague, is a charming and intimate venue in London's West End. As a sister theatre to the adjacent St Martin's Theatre, it shares a similar Edwardian Baroque architectural style. Renowned for its cosy atmosphere, it famously hosted Agatha Christie's "The Mousetrap" for its initial 21-year run before the play moved next door.

Seating

The Stalls section is on the ground floor, offering the closest proximity to the stage. The stage is set quite high, meaning people in the very front rows (A-C) may need to look up significantly, which can be uncomfortable for longer performances. The rake (slope) in the Stalls is relatively gentle, which can lead to views being partially obstructed by the heads of those in front, particularly for shorter individuals. Legroom is generally considered adequate but not generous, typical for a historic West End theatre. The Dress Circle overhang begins around Row H or J, and from these rows backwards, the very top of the stage may be cut off, affecting productions with significant vertical staging. There are no central pillars in the Stalls, providing generally clear sightlines, though side seats towards the front will have an angled view of the stage.

Toilets

Stalls: 1 Gents, 1 Ladies, 1 Unisex Accessible (in Stalls Bar area); Dress Circle: 1 Gents, 1 Ladies.

Bars

2 bars: Stalls Bar (Vivien Ellis bar, level access from Stalls); Circle Bar (Jessie Matthews bar, 20 steps down from foyer).

Cloakroom

Not available for general use.

Box Office

In-person ticket collection: within the hour before the show starts. General opening hours: Mon: Closed; Tue-Sat: 10 AM - 7:30 PM; Sun: 11 AM - 3 PM.

Stage Door

Located on Tower Court, a small street off West Street. To find it, walk along West Street (next to St Martin's Theatre and opposite The Ivy), and Tower Court will be on your left.

Location

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West Street, London, WC2H 9ND

Directions

The Ambassadors Theatre is located on West Street, just off Cambridge Circus. The nearest Tube stations are Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines), a 5-minute walk, and Covent Garden (Piccadilly line), approximately a 7-minute walk. Charing Cross (Northern and Bakerloo lines, National Rail) is also accessible within a 10-12 minute walk.

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