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Playhouse Theatre (Kit Kat Club)

The Playhouse Theatre, originally opening in 1882 as the Royal Avenue Theatre, was rebuilt in 1907 after a partial collapse, establishing its elegant Edwardian architecture. Currently transformed into the immersive 'Kit Kat Club' for the acclaimed production of Cabaret, it offers a unique pre-show experience that transports audiences to 1930s Berlin. This transformation has redefined its atmosphere, blending historical charm with a vibrant, theatrical environment, making it a distinctive venue in London's West End. Food and drink packages, from afternoon tea at matinees to canapés and cocktails at a table beside the stage, are covered further down this page.

Theatre District580 seats · small venue5 seating tiersAmbassador Theatre Group
Playhouse Theatre (Kit Kat Club)
Playhouse Theatre (Kit Kat Club)

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Seating

Stage-side Tables

The round stage sits in the middle of the club, with audience on every side. Ringing it are small cabaret tables for two in rows AA, BB, A and B, the closest seats in the house. Performers work around and among the tables, so expect to be part of the show.

  • Booking: table seats are sold in pairs, from about £200 a seat. The Stage-side Dining, Afternoon Tea and Cocktail packages are served at these tables (see Good to know below).
  • Comfort: you sit at your own table with a drink in front of you; every seat in the club is 45cm wide with armrests.
  • Best view: as close as it gets, though the action goes all the way round, so you will turn to follow it.
  • Access: the tables are on the Stalls floor, which is step-free through the side door.

Stalls

Behind the tables, standard Stalls seats rise on both sides of the stage. They are still on the club floor and still close to the action, for much less than a table.

  • Access: rows A to D are completely step-free; rows E and F are up one step. The Stalls has the six wheelchair spaces and transfer seats.
  • Best view: the centre of each side. Some audience reviews say the first two rows behind the tables are not raked, so a tall person in front can block part of the stage; a row or two further back sits higher.
  • Restricted view: none in the traditional sense, but with the stage in the round some action will always be side-on or behind you for a moment.

Boxes and Slips

Two small boxes, Box A and Box B, sit at either end of the stage, with four seats each. Beside each box are two slip seats (Slips A and Slips B). These are the most private seats in the club, right next to the stage.

  • Best view: very close, looking along the stage from its end rather than across it, so some moments are side-on.
  • Booking: there are only a handful of these seats, so they go quickly. They are on the normal booking calendar, not a package.

Dress Circle

The Dress Circle wraps over both sides of the stage, giving an elevated overview of the club floor and the tables below.

  • Best view: a clear view of the whole stage and staging that plays to the floor; audience reviews single out the front rows and central seats such as F19.
  • Value: cheaper than the Stalls without losing much of the atmosphere.
  • Packages: some Dress Circle seats come with the VIP Lounge or Cocktail Experience (marked with a gift icon on the seat map).

Upper Circle

The Upper Circle is on one side only, the highest and cheapest level.

  • Best view: a full, if distant, view of the stage and club; the centre is best.
  • Restricted view: seats at the sides of the Upper Circle miss some action at the near edges of the stage.
  • Value: the bargain of the house; seats like C3 are recommended by audiences for the price.

Good to know

Food and drink packages

Packages are booked with your ticket on the ATG booking calendar, or added afterwards at kitkat.club/upgrade. Prices are per person, on top of the ticket. Vegan and vegetarian options are available on all of them; allergies are collected by email before the show.

  • Stage-side Dining
    When and whereEvenings only. A table beside the stage (rows AA–BB, A–B), booked in pairs. Arrive 1 hour 15 minutes before; seated 45 minutes before; food cleared before curtain-up.
    What's includedTwo signature cocktails and a spread of small plates: smoked salmon blinis, houmous and crackers, serrano ham and chorizo picos, wild mushroom croquettes, sweet potato falafel, patatas bravas, and blood orange sorbet with dark chocolate.
    Price£85
  • Afternoon Tea
    When and whereMatinees only. A stage-side table (booked in pairs) or a reserved lounge seat. Arrive from 1pm; served at 1.15pm; cleared just before the 2pm curtain.
    What's includedTwo glasses of Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut, cucumber and salmon finger sandwiches, a scone with clotted cream and jam, and Battenberg cake. Gluten-free option available.
    Price£50
  • Cocktail Experience
    When and whereAny performance. A stage-side table (pairs) or a private pre-show area in the Stalls or Dress Circle. Arrive 1 hour before.
    What's includedThree cocktails (two before the show, one at the interval) with savoury nibbles.
    Price£65
  • VIP Lounge Experience
    When and whereAny performance. Reserved Stalls or Dress Circle seats; a private lounge for 16. Arrive 1 hour 15 minutes before.
    What's includedThree drinks (cocktails or Moët champagne), gazpacho, canapés and small plates, sorbet; the lounge and its private toilets again at the interval.
    Price£95
  • Private Suite
    When and whereGroups of 8 to 30.
    What's includedExclusive hospitality; book through the ATG VIP team.
    PriceOn request

Before the show

Doors open early for pre-show entertainment around the club, so arrive an hour before even without a package. You will be asked to cover your phone's cameras; photos and videos are not allowed inside. The club recommends the show for ages 13 and over.

See the view from your seat

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Facilities

Toilets

Accessible toilets are located in the Main Foyer (step-free from Stalls) and rear of Stalls.

Bars

3

Also a private VIP Lounge for package guests. At-seat service on request.

Cloakroom

Yes

Basement (Red Bar), next to toilets

Box office

18:00 – 19:45

Mon, Tue, Fri

Space limited.

Ticket collection for current day's show within one hour before performance.

Location

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Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, London, WC2N 5DE

Getting there

nearest first

  • 2–5 min

    Embankment

    BakerlooNorthernDistrictCircle
  • 2–5 min

    Charing Cross

    BakerlooNorthernNational Rail
Step-by-step walking directions

The Playhouse Theatre (Kit Kat Club) is located on Northumberland Avenue. The nearest Tube stations are Embankment (Bakerloo, Northern, District, Circle lines) and Charing Cross (Bakerloo, Northern lines). Charing Cross also serves National Rail services. Both stations are within a 2-5 minute walk.

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