Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Capacity2196 Seats

Seating Tiers4 Levels

Venue SizeHuge

Theatre GroupLW Theatres

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About The Venue

The Theatre Royal Drury Lane, established in 1663, is one of London's most historic and grandest theatres, with the current magnificent building dating from 1812. Renowned for its opulent neoclassical architecture and vast auditorium, it has hosted countless iconic productions, from Shakespeare to modern musicals. A recent multi-million-pound restoration has enhanced its lavish atmosphere, making it a truly spectacular venue for large-scale shows.

Seating

The ground floor seating section, offering excellent proximity to the stage. The rake is generally good, providing clear sightlines over heads, though the very front rows (A-C) may require looking up significantly, potentially causing neck strain for long productions. The Dress Circle overhang begins to affect the top of the stage from approximately row R backwards, progressively obscuring the very top of the proscenium arch or high set elements in the very last rows. Legroom is generally good in the central sections, but can be slightly more restricted at the ends of rows.

Toilets

Accessible: Stalls (both sides, off row M), Royal Circle (both sides, off row L), Grand Circle (right side, off row E). Standard: all levels.

Bars

Six bars across four floors. Includes: Cecil Beaton Bar (accessible from Russell Street entrance), Grand Saloon Bar and Ivor Novello Terrace (accessible from Royal Circle level passenger lift), Rotunda champagne bar (2 steps from foyer), Stalls bar, Stalls coffee bar, one Upper Circle Bar, two Balcony bars.

Box Office

Tickets for collection can be picked up from the box office during the hour before the performance is due to start.

Stage Door

On Russell Street. Facing the main entrance on Catherine Street, turn left onto Russell Street. The stage door is clearly marked with a sign.

Location

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Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine Street, London WC2B 5JF

Directions

The Theatre Royal Drury Lane is located in Covent Garden. The nearest Tube stations are: Covent Garden (Piccadilly Line, 5-minute walk), Holborn (Central & Piccadilly Lines, 8-minute walk), Leicester Square (Northern & Piccadilly Lines, 10-minute walk), and Charing Cross (Bakerloo & Northern Lines, National Rail, 12-minute walk). Numerous bus routes serve the area, with stops on Aldwych and Kingsway.

At this Venue

Now Playing

Musical

Disney's Hercules

Closing 5 Sept 2026