View of stage is OK (if distant) but I found the ledge at the wrong height for my viewing angle - either it dug into my upper arm or I had to lean my arm up onto the ledge (not hugely comfortable either). and more. A Letter to Harvey Milk. Toilets in Stalls and Circle, two gents and two ladies. ", E13 and 14: "A Taste of Honey" (March 2014), (Taljaard). add your photos. London SE1 9PX Tartuffe. All rights reserved. Keep it to your right and go straight on. Old Vic Theatre. Modern theatres have their advantages I wandered about during the interval and the view from all areas seemed good. Free car parking in centre car park for orange badge holders (get endorsement stamp at information desk). A fully adapted toilet is situated in the foyer. Help us get a photo from every seat - Small speakers are in front of you but arent very loud so the sounds really good, and the actors obviously are heard crystal clear as theyre right in front of you. 020 3989 5455. www.nationaltheatre.org.ukthe venue'sown website provide the service. Lyttelton Theatre, the National Theatre South Bank, Lambeth, London SE1 9PX 020 3989 5455 Where to buy tickets Best seat advice Seating plan/s Getting to the theatre Buying tickets online www.nationaltheatre.org.uk the venue's own website provide the service. There are also two bars next to the Lyttelton Theatre, on each level of the auditorium. The rake is steep giving all seats a clear view of the stage. Tickets are not currently available for this event. Zero leg room too, so I was thankful to only be 5' 5'' !! Best Actress. Based on paying FULL PRICE (no discount!) Telephone: 020 3989 5455 Either use the revolving side door just before it to enter the coffee shop foyer, going straight on into the Lyttelton Foyer down some steps. Wide armrests just about wide enough for two arms. Excellent seats, very comfortable with good legroom and a good rake. Strongly consider the cheaper Dress Circle again with stalls rows O and P 9 to 30 and over row R back, too. The Lyttelton Circle Foyer can be reached via 22 stairs or a lift (80cm/31.5 wide) opposite the Lyttelton Stalls entrance. Only downside was, because lots of the action takes place literally at the edge of the stage, with the actors spread the whole width across, I did feel a bit like I was at a tennis match. From the Ground Floor take 22 stairs or the glass lift (80cm/31.5 wide) opposite the Long Bar. Theres flat access from the ground floor foyer to the back of the Lyttelton Stalls, and four wheelchair accessible spaces, via doors on either side of the Long Bar. Generally unremarkable. ", "T33: (Clive) It felt a little remote from the stage but despite this was still a good view. Vivid Seats is your source for any Lyttelton Theatre sports tickets you need. Take it. For captioned performances, rows L to S provide the clearest views, according to the box office. The monkey noted that 6 and 9 have less legroom. O. The stage is very wide, which means that central seats offer the best overall views of the stage. Also think seriously about choosing Dress Circle row G too, at a lower price, before taking the rear stalls seats of T to V. Wheelchair users get four spaces at the ends of row V. The view is fairly poor. He was one of the most prominent campaigners for the development of the National Theatre's permanent home on the South Bank. If there is anyone tall in front of you in rows B to D you won't necessarily see very much at all, alas. Good clear view of the stage with enough of a rake to see over the heads in front, you feel very close to the actors and can make out all facial expressions. Otherwise, skip B at second price and take C for the same view, cheaper. For mobility impaired audience members, the Society of London Theatre provide a "photo map" - illustrated walking route to this venue from a near landmark and also Waterloo Station (the nearest fully accessible station) on their website www.officiallondontheatre.co.uk, via the theatre's listing page on that site. "B31: (Sam). Youll be the first to know about our new shows, ticket offers and upcoming events. This is bit wide angle, the stage actually looked closer than this. Vertigo sufferers and stalls lovers generally might prefer the rear stalls still, and the monkey has no quibble with that, it just states here its preferences for the record. Food buffet restaurant at stalls level, coffee shop and formal restaurant in complex. Upper Slips tickets. With the current pricing structure Rows H and J (beloved haunts of the monkey for years), now become poorer value. and more. Cannot fault the view, not too far off to the side, eyeliner is pretty much at the level of the actors feet, and my feet had lots and lots of room to stretch out. At the end of the street is York Road. This seat is not ideal for anyone over 5ft 4", the only way I coped was an empty seat to the right so I could We had back row of the Circle and the seats were fine with a really good view and a decent rake so we weren't disturbed by heads. From the biggest touring acts to the most anticipated sports showdowns across the London region, Vivid Seats is your guide to getting to the live event that you love. Ticket agency prices vary in response to theatresimplementing dynamic pricing - which alters prices according to demand for a particular performance. Beyond row T, it would look at circle B to D too. That said, though, all seats in rows D to G are preferable to the rear stalls row T back. 5' 6", 54 Leg room was OK., "B6: Lovely wide seats, plenty of leg room and good view. Felt about right to be involved but not overwhelmed. Booking the best theatre seats since 2011. ", "A 7 and 8" "The Welkin" (January 2020). It has seating for about 890 people on two levels: Stalls and Circle. It's always nice to feel so close to the actors but a bit further back would appreciate the set a little better. Toilets are located either side of the theatre entrances on both stalls and circle levels, with an accessible toilet to the right of the Stalls level. Buy your tickets with confidence here. Theatremonkey advises parking near the exit ramps for a fast getaway after the show, and strongly recommends you note the compass point, colour band and number of the nearest pillar you park by. Be aware of this if sitting in the first 8 seats in all rows. Plenty of room (I'm 6ft), venue was very warm (wear layers!). Under the latest price policy, these are sold on the day only; like the monkey said, a real last resort! The only comment was that The Lyttleton became quite warm during the afternoon. When buying online, you should always check for the padlock in your browser URL bar to ensure the connection is secure. The Long Bar and the Olivier Caf can be reached by stairs or a customer lift. Really good seat where everything could be seen and everything could be heard.". How to find cheap and discount price tickets, Tips for First Time and Overseas Visitors, https://www.lovetheatre.com/theatremonkey. ", "D27, D18, C9: (Mark). The one thing stopping complete comfort was the fact that I found the seats and the seat backs were a bit too low - however my more normal sized wife was very comfy. With outstanding acoustics, accessible areas and an audience-friendly seating plan, you are guaranteed a memorable experience no matter what you choose to see. Registered Office: Upper Ground, London SE1 9PX, American Associates of the National Theatre. In the Lyttelton, Emma Rice transforms the 19th century masterpiece Wuthering Heights into a powerful and uniquely theatrical experience. Circle. At top price, the prime stalls seats are in row H. Most are now "premium price" and expensive, so go for the normal top price ends of H to L, or central M if you don't want to encourage such pricing. Got this through Entry Pass (for young people) for 5, so this felt like I had won the lottery. Row J is recommended as the best row. Wheelchair users and other registered disabled theatregoers can book their seats and enquire about concessionary prices that may be available to them on 020 7452 3961 from 11am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday.. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk is the official theatre website. You could see everything well (although you are far away) and the pitch was adequate." 20112023 SeatPlan.com. All rights reserved. Good clear central view of all action on the stage and highly recommended. Rows A to D are narrower, have no armrests and are not raked. View our interactive Lyttelton Theatre seating chart to find the best tickets with a view that's perfect for you. Row A to D seats have very low backs, not comfortable for an adult. There are several places to eat and drink in the National Theatre complex, from a quick coffee (Espresso Bar) and a tasty burger (Kitchen Cafe), to the Understudy Pub and fine dining establishments (House Restaurant & Bar). The Lyttelton is the second largest theatre space in the complex, with a total capacity of 890, and uses a traditional proscenium arch stage Access Guide Show Easy Read Easy Read These notes include information regarding if the National Theatre - Lyttelton Theatre seat view is a limited view, side view, obstructed view or anything else pertinent. Avoid the first and last four seats in rows A to D as they are either outside the proscenium or offer inferior views from a strangely side on viewing angle. Excellent. Phaedra:"Premium" price seats take central rows F to K. You can get the same view cheaper from top non-premium seats - the outer 4 seats of F to L or go for M. Rather than pay top price for M back, the monkey would look at circle row A or cheaper B first. Whether by tube, car, train or on foot, discover essential This is more expensive than booking online, where only the optional 1.50 postage charge applies. There is no fee for online bookings, except for a 1.50 charge levied per booking to cover postage. section. ", "V16 and 17: "Absolute Hell" (March 2018). A Delicate Balance. I took note of the comments about the wide stage and was glad that we werent any closer. The Lyttelton Theatre is one of the three original theatres built as part of the National Theatre complex in 1976. Olivier Theatre, the National Theatre. Reader CC notes that the Box Office don't mind this last, though points out that you don't get the smart envelope, nice bit of cardboard and pretty leaflets with tickets, well worth the extra few pence, if you send your own. I moved to a spare seat, front dress circle, at the interval. Janet McTeer in the National Theatre's Phaedra Credit: Johan Persson Yegods, time flies. Rows G to L are commended to them. Internationally, it is known as theNational Theatre of Great Britain. It does not seek to make any newly trenchant points about the gender war hidden in plain view either, with the men's outright . For directions to the National Theatre, go to the Getting here page. Lyttelton Theatre, London. Take the stairs on this side of the bridge down to the ground. The Lyttelton Theatre is one of three venues that make up the National Theatre complex on London's South Bank, alongside the Olivier Theatre and Dorfman Theatre. Happy to pay full price for this seat. Definitely worth sitting in the circle for this production as the set means that action takes place at various levels and would probably save some neck strain in the stalls. Help us get a photo from every seat - add your photos . You can also view the auditorium via photographs taken from various positions within it. A Magical Cirque Christmas. The Lyttelton Theatre is at the ground level inside the building to the right. 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