Almeida Theatre
Seating Plan

The Almeida Theatre is one of London’s smaller auditoriums, a converted, flexible performance space inhabiting the 1837 Islington Library and Scientific Society building. Split across two sections, a larger Stalls downstairs and a slightly smaller Circle upstairs, the auditorium can be reconfigured to suit the current production, so it can vary from a proscenium arch to a thrust stage as required. An intimate space, the Almeida offers great value seats for brand new productions with an immersive atmosphere.

There are several pillars dotted around both the Stalls and the Circle, which may obstruct the view from seats close to them, depending on the production you are watching. Seats affected most by any restriction will often be offered at a slightly lower price. It’s worth checking reviews of these seats, as there is sometimes an opportunity to grab a bargain when the configuration of the auditorium means the restriction is less. 

Seats in the Stalls are usually split into three sections, with aisles around the edges and two narrower aisles around the central block. This can vary, though, so if you are looking specifically for an aisle seat, we would recommend booking at the end of a row.

The Circle overhangs the Stalls from around Row J backwards, which may cut off the top of the stage slightly, depending on the production. Seats in the Circle are curved, so if you sit at the end of a row, you may have a side view of the stage. The layout of the Circle tends to remain more static than the Stalls when the auditorium is reconfigured, so it might be easier to find your go-to seat here.

Tips from SeatPlan Members

• The venue is small, so even in seats towards the back, you are never far from the stage. Katiel16 has suggested Stalls K16 as a great option.
• Katiel16 also suggests that not all restricted views are equal. Pillars in the venue can cut into your view, but not enough to diminish your enjoyment. Stalls G17.
• R-S also agrees that the pillars are not necessarily a huge problem. Stalls C10 has a pillar to the left, but it doesn’t obstruct the view.
• The circle also offers great views. Dylans3 reviewed Circle A9; “There really isn’t a bad seat in this house. Even from the circle, you are so close to the stage that you would not miss a thing”.

Updated April 2026 by Hannah (SeatPlan Content Team)

Good value seats

For those that don’t mind leaning, then a number of pillars and side-angled seats provide great value, considering the price of the tickets. It depends on the show, but generally the restricted view seats in the Stalls are better than those in the Circle. Alternatively, sit towards the rear of either section for an overall clear view of the stage at a discount price!

Premium seats

The best seats in the house are the centre Stalls and central section of the Circle.