Old Vic

Capacity1067 Seats

Seating Tiers3 Levels

Venue SizeMedium

About The Venue

The Old Vic, originally opening in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre, is a historic London institution renowned for its diverse programming, from Shakespeare to contemporary plays, under the enduring vision of Lilian Baylis. A Grade II* listed building, it boasts a grand Victorian interior and a proscenium arch stage, offering an intimate yet majestic theatrical experience. It continues to be a significant cultural landmark in London.

Seating

Forming a wide, singular block of seating right in front of the proscenium arch, the Stalls offer an immersive and intimate experience, particularly in the forward half of the auditorium. The floor features a gradual upward rake that provides clear sightlines over the audience members ahead, with Rows E through L in the Centre offering the absolute sweet spot for a perfect, eye-level view of every performance nuance. However, patrons should be mindful of architectural details in the rear section: the Dress Circle overhang extends quite far forward, meaning seats in Row P and beyond suffer from a low ceiling that cuts off the top half of the stage. Additionally, structural iron pillars lining the sides of the rear Stalls can block sections of the acting area, so always look out for restricted view warnings on the seating chart before booking these rows.

Toilets

Foyer: Cubicles, Urinals, Accessible, Baby Change. Penny Bar (basement): Cubicles, Urinals, Accessible, Gender-neutral, Baby Change. Baylis Circle (3rd floor): Cubicles, Urinals, Accessible, Baby Change. Backstage Cafe & Bar (basement & 1st floor): Gender-neutral, Accessible.

Bars

Foyer Bar; Penny Bar and Cafe (basement); Dress Circle Bar; Lillian Baylis Circle Bar; Backstage Cafe & Bar (next door, 131 Waterloo Road).

Cloakroom

Main foyer; £1 per item; small bags only, no large bags/suitcases/bikes.

Box Office

Mon-Fri: 10am-5:30pm; Performance days (incl. Sat): 10am until show start.

Stage Door

Webber Street, behind The Old Vic Theatre. Address: 28-30 Webber St, London SE1 8QA.

Location

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The Old Vic, The Cut, London, SE1 8NB

Directions

The Old Vic is located near Waterloo Station. From Waterloo Station, exit onto Waterloo Road and turn left. Walk straight down Waterloo Road, then turn right onto The Cut. The theatre will be on your left. Alternatively, from Southwark Tube Station (Jubilee Line), exit onto Blackfriars Road, turn left and walk south until you reach The Cut, then turn right. The theatre is a short walk from both stations. Lambeth North (Bakerloo Line) is also within walking distance.