Piccadilly Theatre
West End
Theatre District

Piccadilly Theatre

Capacity1232 Seats
Seating Tiers3 Levels
Venue SizeMedium
Theatre GroupAmbassador Theatre Group

About The Venue

The Piccadilly Theatre, opened in 1928, is a grand Art Deco venue designed by Marc Henri and Albert Levy. It boasts a spacious and elegant interior, reflecting the glamour of its era. Throughout its history, it has hosted a diverse range of productions, from plays and musicals to revues and even briefly served as a cinema, establishing itself as a significant and versatile fixture in London's West End.

Seating

Located on the ground floor, the Stalls section offers a direct and immersive view of the stage. The seating block is gently raked, providing generally good sightlines over the heads of those in front. Rows A-C are very close to the stage, requiring people to look up, which can be uncomfortable for some, but offer an intimate experience. Central rows (D-M) are often considered prime seats, providing excellent, unobstructed views. Legroom is generally adequate, though it can feel tighter in the middle of longer rows; aisle seats offer more space. The overhang from the Dress Circle begins to affect the view of the very top of the stage from approximately Row P onwards, potentially cutting off high set pieces or lighting rigs, depending on the production. There are no significant structural pillars within the main Stalls seating area.

Toilets

Gents & Ladies: all levels (Stalls, Royal Circle, Grand Circle); Accessible: Stalls (Champagne bar) and via Sherwood Street entrance (street level).

Bars

4 bars: Grand Circle Bar (Grand Circle), Piano Bar (middle stairs from foyer), Stalls Bar (Stalls), Champagne Bar (Stalls).

Cloakroom

Main foyer; small charge; accepts coats, suitcases, heavy bags, rucksacks, pushchairs; opens 1 hour before show.

Box Office

Mon-Sat: 10am-7:30pm; Sun: Closed. Advance bookings for future performances not available after 6:00pm (and between 1:00pm - 2:45pm on matinee days).

Location

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16 Denman Street, London, W1D 7DY

Directions

The Piccadilly Theatre is located in the heart of Piccadilly Circus. The nearest Tube stations are Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines), Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines), and Green Park (Victoria, Jubilee, and Piccadilly lines), all within a 5-10 minute walk. Numerous bus routes serve Piccadilly Circus and Regent Street. Charing Cross is the nearest mainline train station, approximately a 15-minute walk away.

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