St Martin's Theatre

Capacity550 Seats

Seating Tiers3 Levels

Venue SizeSmall

About The Venue

Opened in 1916 and designed by W.G.R. Sprague, St Martin's Theatre is a charming and intimate West End venue known for its traditional Edwardian Baroque architecture. It gained international fame as the long-term home of Agatha Christie's *The Mousetrap* since 1974, making it a significant landmark in theatrical history. The theatre offers a classic and cozy atmosphere, perfect for experiencing a quintessential London play.

Seating

Positioned below street level, the Stalls are divided into a front and rear section by a horizontal cross-aisle running right behind Row F. The front section (Rows A to F) is configured as a single, continuous block of seating; because the stage platform is built exceptionally high, Rows A through C place you incredibly close to the action but require looking up at an aggressive angle, which can cause neck strain. Conversely, Row G sits directly behind the cross-aisle and represents the premier location in the auditorium, offering unlimited legroom and a perfectly unobstructed, eye-level view of the stage. The rear stalls (Rows G to O) are split into three blocks by two vertical aisles, though be aware that the Dress Circle balcony overhangs the Stalls at Row L. From this point back to Row O, the low ceiling noticeably compresses the acoustics and cuts off the top frame of the stage.

Toilets

Male and female toilets on every level (Stalls, Dress Circle, Upper Circle); Accessible toilet at Dress Circle level, accessible via an alternative entrance on Tower Court.

Bars

3 licensed bars: Stalls (at the back), Dress Circle (12 steps up from Dress Circle), and Upper Circle (on every level).

Cloakroom

No cloakroom available.

Box Office

10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday to Sunday on performance days for in-person bookings and ticket collections.

Stage Door

Located on West Street, next to the Ambassadors Theatre and opposite The Ivy Restaurant.

Location

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St Martin's Theatre, West Street, London, WC2H 9NZ

Directions

The nearest Tube stations are Leicester Square (Piccadilly and Northern lines), Covent Garden (Piccadilly line), and Charing Cross (Northern and Bakerloo lines, plus National Rail services). From Leicester Square, exit onto Charing Cross Road and walk north towards Cambridge Circus, then turn left onto West Street. Numerous bus routes also serve Charing Cross Road and St Martin's Lane, both within a short walk of the theatre.

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