Prince Edward Theatre
West End
Theatre District

Prince Edward Theatre

Capacity1716 Seats
Seating Tiers3 Levels
Venue SizeLarge
Theatre GroupDelfont Mackintosh Theatres

About The Venue

The Prince Edward Theatre, opened in 1930, is a grand Art Deco venue designed by Edward Stone. It has a rich history, having served as a theatre, a cabaret restaurant (London Casino), and a cinema before returning to its theatrical roots. Known for its spacious auditorium and elegant interiors, it has hosted numerous major musicals and plays, establishing itself as a prominent fixture in London's West End.

Seating

The Stalls are arranged as a wide, gently curving block of seats divided by two vertical aisles into a Centre section and two side wings. Because the auditorium is designed to be wide rather than deep, even the middle rows feel remarkably close to the stage, with a gradual floor rake that steepens toward the back of the auditorium. The premium experience is found between Rows D and K in the Centre block, which places you perfectly in line with the audio design and at an ideal eye level with the stage action. However, be cautious of the Dress Circle overhang, which begins at Row N; by the time you reach Row R, the ceiling creates a strict letterbox view that cuts off the top half of the stage, significantly dampening the experience for musicals that feature tall set designs or high-level visual elements.

Toilets

Gents & Ladies: Dress Circle, Grand Circle, and Stalls levels; Additional Ladies: Stalls bar; Accessible: Right-hand side of foyer (requires exiting via Greek Street and re-entering foyer for access).

Bars

5 bars: The Mozart Bar (foyer/street level), Stalls Bar, Soft Drinks Bar (Stalls level), Dress Circle Bar (with balcony), Grand Circle Bar.

Cloakroom

Main foyer; accepts coats and small bags; £1 per item.

Box Office

2.5 hours before show until 15 mins after start; remains open between performances on matinee days.

Stage Door

20 Frith Street.

Location

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Prince Edward Theatre, Old Compton Street, London, W1D 4HS

Directions

The Prince Edward Theatre is located in the heart of Soho. The nearest Tube stations are: Leicester Square (Piccadilly and Northern lines), approximately a 5-minute walk; Tottenham Court Road (Central, Northern, and Elizabeth lines), approximately a 7-minute walk; and Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines), approximately a 7-minute walk. Numerous bus routes serve Charing Cross Road, Shaftesbury Avenue, and Oxford Street, all within a short walking distance.

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