Shaftesbury Theatre

Travel Details

The Shaftesbury Theatre can be found in the very heart of the West End near vibrant Covent Garden and is conveniently accessed by three tube stations. There are many pleasant shops to browse through and a plethora of different bars and restaurants that cater for all tastes.

Holborn (5 minutes’ walk)
Covent Garden (5 minutes’ walk)

It is within the Congestion Charge Zone (7am until 6pm). The nearest car park is the Q Park Chinatown Car Park (20 Newport Place, WC2H 7PR).

Shaftesbury Theatre London Seating Plan

The seating capacity of the theatre is 1,400 spread over three levels; Grand Circle Dress Circle and Stalls.

The Shaftesbury Theatre is one of the youngest theatres in the West End and therefore does not suffer from the same viewing problems that affect older venues.

Disabled access

Guide dogs are permitted in the auditorium but if you contact the theatre prior to booking, the management can provide a dog-sitting service during performance times if required.

Transfer seating is available in the Dress Circle and wheelchair access is permitted in boxes A and B. You will need assistance to access the boxes, so please contact the management with any requirements prior to booking.

An infra-red and induction loop system is installed in the theatre and headsets are available for hire at the merchandise and confectionary stall.

There are accessible toilets in the Royal Circle close to boxes A and B. There is limited seating in the bar areas but drinks can be brought into the auditorium to patrons who have difficulty accessing the bar.