County Hall
OFF West End
Inner London

County Hall

Capacity310 Seats
Seating Tiers3 Levels
Venue SizeSmall

About The Venue

The London County Hall, a magnificent Grade II* listed building on the South Bank, offers a unique and grand theatrical experience, often transforming its historic chambers into immersive performance spaces. Originally the seat of London's local government, its imposing architecture and rich history provide a distinctive backdrop for productions, most notably the acclaimed 'Witness for the Prosecution' in its former Council Chamber. The atmosphere is one of historical grandeur combined with the intimacy of a site-specific performance.

Seating

The Courtroom Stalls hold between 218 and 234 seats on the main floor of the chamber, wrapping around the central staging area in a sweeping semi-circular block. Staged in a traverse/in-the-round hybrid layout, the performance area sits on the exact same floor plane as the audience, meaning Rows A and B place you right in the action as actors move through the cross-aisles. Rows C through E represent the mathematical sweet spot, where a gentle rake lets you easily follow the action across the Judge's Bench, Witness Box, and Jury Box without any neck strain. The entire ground floor is free of structural columns, and the seating consists of wide, individual fixed leather armchairs built into the original wood council fixtures. Select rows (specifically Rows B, E, and F) feature built-in wooden desk ledges or shelves that provide convenient surfaces for drinks, and Row F sits on a flat walkway track behind the main bank, offering exceptional legroom and a slightly elevated perspective.

Toilets

Toilets on each floor; Accessible: Foyer (unisex), Courtroom Stalls (male/female); No toilets on Gallery level.

Bars

Courtroom Bar (opens one hour before performance); dedicated bar in Courtroom Stalls foyer.

Cloakroom

No cloakroom facilities.

Box Office

12pm on Monday - Sunday for in-person ticket collection.

Location

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County Hall, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 7PB

Directions

County Hall is conveniently located on the South Bank of the River Thames, directly opposite the Houses of Parliament. By Tube: * Waterloo Station: (Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern, Waterloo & City lines) is the closest major station, approximately a 5-7 minute walk. Exit towards the South Bank/London Eye. * Westminster Station: (Jubilee, District, Circle lines) is also very close, just across Westminster Bridge, approximately a 5-7 minute walk. By Overground: * Waterloo East Station: (Southeastern services) is approximately a 7-10 minute walk. By Bus: Numerous bus routes stop directly outside County Hall or within a short walk, including routes 12, 53, 77, 148, 159, 211, 381, 453, and C10.

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