Savoy theatre london seating plan review

Savoy theatre london seating plan review

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Savoy Theatre capacity

The Savoy Theatre has a capacity of 1132 seats. Section capacities are 519 Stalls, 351 Dress Circle and 262 Upper Circle. Use our interactive seating plan to view 4299 seat reviews and 2688 photos of views from seat.

The Stalls exist below street-level and offer excellent sight-lines. The rear of each section has some restricted views, due to the overhang of higher tiers. A very deep and narrow theatre, some obstructions can be found due to safety rails.

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Good value seats

The Savoy Theatre offers Day Seats, which involve queuing at the theatre before 10am to buy front row tickets for a discounted price. Alternatively, some bargains can be found in the back row of the Dress Circle, which allows you to see the entire stage. Otherwise, the Upper Circle is a good bet, despite the distance from the stage.

Premium seats

Sit in the mid-front of the Stalls, just before the overhang begins, for the best overall view of the stage. Sitting in the Dress Circle also provides some excellent views for large-scale musicals. The Savoy Theatre stage is fairly deep, allowing for action to be seen from quite far back in the auditorium.

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Dress Circle J1 Verified

MartinZ 66 reviews, 2 helpful votes

Savoy theatre london seating plan review

This seat in the rear dress circle is against a wall and not an aisle. There is a little space for a bag between the seat and the wall. Sold as restricted view due to railings being in sight but I felt their impact was negligible and did not spoil my... More

Saw Pretty Woman: The Musical Pretty Woman: The Musical on 23 August 2022

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Dress Circle B1 Verified

andysargeant 5' 10", 26 reviews

Savoy theatre london seating plan review

I was a bit worried booking this seat as it is at the end of the row, but other reviews said it was good so I booked it! Glad I did as the view was amazing! The extra bonus was being at the end of the row you get lots of extra leg room. More

Saw Pretty Woman: The Musical Pretty Woman: The Musical on 12 July 2022

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Dress Circle FA1

Savoy theatre london seating plan review

Great view, only a tiny bit restricted to anything happening on the far right of the stage, but it's so minimal it doesn't impede. Comfy bucket chair for the companion, great view and easy access to the accessible toilet. More

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The Savoy Theatre is located on famous London thoroughfare the Strand, next to the historic Savoy Hotel. The venue originally opened in 1881 and was built by Richard D'Oyly Carte, specifically to perform Gilbert and Sullivan light operas. Some of the duo's most popular shows, such as The Mikado premiered at The Savoy.

The Savoy Theatre was the first public building in the world to be lit entirely by electricity. The auditorium suffered major fire damage in 1990, but was reopened in 1993, refurbished to the original 1929 vision. Now, the auditorium and public areas exist as a perfect representation of the original building, but with modern amenities available.

The Savoy Theatre is now best-known for hosting a variety of successful musicals, including Gypsy, starring Imelda Staunton, Legally Blonde and the West End premiere of Dreamgirls. In 2019 it hosted Dolly Parton musical 9 to 5, which starred David Hasselhoff for a limited number of performances. In July 2021 Pretty Woman: The Musical transferred to The Savoy after first opening at the Piccadilly Theatre on Valentines Day 2020.

Where is the best place to sit in the Savoy theatre?

Sit in the mid-front of the Stalls, just before the overhang begins, for the best overall view of the stage. Sitting in the Dress Circle also provides some excellent views for large-scale musicals. The Savoy Theatre stage is fairly deep, allowing for action to be seen from quite far back in the auditorium.

Is it better to sit in the Grand Circle or Stalls?

Typically, stalls seats can be regarded as some of the best seats in the auditorium, due to their close proximity to the stage. If you're sitting in the first few rows of the stalls seats, you may even be able to touch the stage and see performers blink.

Which seats are in the Savoy theatre?

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What is the restricted view at the Savoy theatre?

Please note that rows F&G are considered to have a restricted view of the stage. The last four rows in the Stalls are within this price category as they are slightly affected by the Dress Circle overhang.