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 section offers an immersive experience, being the closest to the stage. Rows A-E provide a very close-up view, which can require looking up significantly for productions with high staging or action at the top of the proscenium arch. The view becomes more balanced from Row F backwards. The rake (slope) is moderate, meaning taller people in front can occasionally obstruct views for shorter individuals, particularly in the mid-stalls. Legroom is generally standard for a West End theatre, with aisle seats offering slightly more space. The Dress Circle overhang begins to affect the view of the very top of the stage from approximately Row S or T backwards, potentially cutting off the highest parts of the set or lighting rigs, which is more pronounced in the very last rows. Access to the Stalls is generally flat from the foyer, with steps down to the front rows.

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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