Hampstead Theatre

Capacity174 Seats

Seating Tiers1 Level

Venue SizeIntimate

About The Venue

Hampstead Theatre, founded in 1959, is a renowned London venue dedicated to new writing, often premiering significant plays and nurturing emerging talent. Originally a 'theatre in the round' in a hut, it moved to a purpose-built, modern and intimate venue in Swiss Cottage in 2003. It boasts a vibrant atmosphere, consistently delivering innovative and thought-provoking productions.

Seating

The Hampstead Theatre Main House features a single, steeply raked auditorium designed for an intimate and immersive theatrical experience. The seating capacity is flexible, typically around 174, and is arranged around a versatile stage, often configured as a thrust stage, bringing the audience close to the action from three sides. This design ensures excellent sightlines from most seats, with the steep rake effectively mitigating issues with heads in front. Legroom is generally considered good throughout the auditorium. While the thrust stage configuration means that actors may have their backs to certain sections of the audience at different times, this is an intentional aspect of the staging and not a traditional restricted view. There are no pillars or architectural obstructions within the main seating area. The individual seats are generally comfortable. Accessibility seating is typically located at the front or in designated areas, offering easy access.

Toilets

Accessible toilets on all levels. Men's and Women's toilets throughout.

Bars

One Café Bar, open Mon-Fri 9am-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm (closes 6pm on non-performance evenings).

Cloakroom

Available, limited space for large bags. Headsets and hearing loops available from cloakroom with a £10 deposit.

Box Office

Mon-Sat 10:30am-6:30pm.

Location

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Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London, NW3 3EU

Directions

The nearest Tube station is Swiss Cottage (Jubilee Line), which is approximately a 5-minute walk from the theatre. Exit the station and head north-east on Avenue Road, then turn right onto Eton Avenue. The theatre will be on your left. Several bus routes also serve the area.