The Lyric Theatre has a capacity of 887 seats, including 356 seats in the Stalls, 148 seats in the Dress Circle, 178 seats in the Upper Circle and 205 seats in the Balcony. Use our interactive seating plan to view 348 seat reviews and 120 photos of views from seat.
The Lyric Theatre is the oldest surviving theatre on the famous Shaftesbury Avenue and is decorated in an ornate Renaissance design. With a seating capacity of 967, the theatre is split across four levels and has housed Michael Jackson's tribute show Thriller Live! since 2008.
There are restricted views in certain areas of the auditorium due to the placement of support pillars, which can result in major viewing obstructions. The rows curve into a horseshoe shape, which can cause seats at the ends of rows to suffer from a side-angle view of the stage.
Due to the shape of the auditorium and the number of pillars in the Lyric Theatre there are several restricted view seats at lower cost, which could be good for those looking to view the show on a budget - especially if they have seen the show before. Seats surrounding premium seats in the Stalls offer a very similar view for around £20 less!
Premium seats are located in the centre of the Stalls in rows F-J. These seats have the best view overall view of the stage, which is reflected in ticket pricing. Alternatively, seats in the front and centre of the Dress Circle can offer a great view!
In this seat you do technically have a clear view but due to the rake of the level, I did spend a lot of time having to move a little here and there to see around the people in front of me. If you're short this might be more of an issue! I found ... More
Saw Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Showstopper! The Improvised Musical on 16 April 2018
Comfy seat, decent legroom. The rail for the level obscured some of the view, but leaning forward slightly countered that. The brass rail on top was a bit more annoying, but it was still a good view, not too high up.... More
Saw Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Showstopper! The Improvised Musical on 19 February 2018
Comfortable seats with good leg room. You get a nice clear view of the stage from here and are slightly off-centre but still won't miss anything. Odd chance of some heads being in the way though. Overall, would recommend sitting here!... More
Saw The Gruffalo's Child The Gruffalo's Child on 03 December 2017
