The Arts Theatre has a capacity of 353 seats, including 230 seats in the Stalls and 123 seats in the Circle. Use our interactive seating plan to view 2348 seat reviews and 1951 photos of views from seat.
The Arts Theatre is situated in Leicester Square, in the heart of the West End. Opening in 1927 as a private members club, the venue is now an independent theatre which provides a platform for smaller plays and musicals.
The auditorium is intimate, with a capacity of 350 across the Stalls and the Circle. It is a traditional black box theatre, which boasts good views throughout.
After a refurbishment in 2009, the Arts Theatre hosts comfortable seats and good overall sight-lines. Slight restrictions can be found at the ends of Row J, which are behind pillars, and Rows M and N, which are affected by the Circle overhang. Slip seats in the Circle are restricted due to the angle of the seating.
The Circle Slips are usually heavily discounted, due to facing side-on to the stage. These seats can be excellent value for money, particularly seats 8-14, which are in front of seats 1-7. As they are angled towards the stage, some leaning is required, but the whole stage can be seen. These are benches rather than theatre seats.
The best seats for viewing the action on stage are the centre of rows B-H in the Stalls and the centre of rows B-C in the Circle. From these seats you will be able to clearly see all the action on stage without any kind of viewing restriction or inconvenience.
Good view but not the most comfortable seat I’ve ever had. The rake and offset is good enough where the person in front didn’t affect my view at all. Close to the stage but not so close that you’re constantly having to move your head. More
Saw Oleanna Oleanna on 22 July 2021
Thanks, our editors will take a look.
Great budget seats to see Six the musical. Comfortable enough for a short show but wouldn’t recommend for more than 90 mins. Great view of the stage. Feels like you're on stage with the performers. Plenty of stage interactions too. More
Saw Six the Musical Six the Musical on 03 October 2019
Thanks, our editors will take a look.
The Arts Theatre doesn't have the most comfortable seats but for something like SIX, being a shorter show, it's not as much of an issue. Legroom is OK but not amazing and I'm short at 5 foot 2. I highly rate the view though, in spite of what the photo... More
Saw Six the Musical Six the Musical on 21 January 2020
Thanks, our editors will take a look.
