Seating Plan & Seat View Photos
Select seats to view real seat view photos from SeatPlan members, with ratings for comfort, legroom and view to help you book the best Hadestown tickets, The Gruffalo's Child tickets and all Lyric Theatre tickets.
Lyric Theatre
Seating Plan
Lyric Theatre Capacity
The Lyric Theatre London has a capacity of 993 seats. Section capacities are 428 Stalls, 177 Dress Circle, 178 Grand Circle and 210 Balcony. Use our interactive seating plan to view 6593 seat reviews and 5721 photos of views from seat.
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.
Best Seats in the House
For an unforgettable experience at the Lyric Theatre, the best seats are found in the Stalls, particularly Rows K to G. These seats offer the best views of the stage, allowing you to fully appreciate the intricate details of the performance. Audience members rave about the comfort and proximity to the action, with comments ... like, "Fantastic seat, perfectly central to see the whole stage" and "Great view, could see all the stage and close to see expressions." The atmosphere is enhanced by the excellent sound quality, making these seats the best seats in the house.
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Stalls K15
Perfect seat for this show. Central, good legroom, and comfortable.
Dress Circle A16
Excellent view, maybe a couple of inches of the stage are cut off while leaning back but you miss absolutely... More
Stalls K11
Amazing view
Stalls K12
Great view, could see all the stage and close to see expressions.
Stalls K13
Fantastic seat, perfectly central to see the whole stage.
Best Legroom Seats
For taller theatre-goers seeking comfort at the Lyric Theatre, the Stalls Section offers some fantastic options. Rows K and J are particularly recommended, with seats like K15 and J19 noted for their excellent legroom and comfort. Row G also has great options, especially seat G11, which provides ample space and a great ... view. However, be cautious of Row L, where the legroom is rated poorly, making it less suitable for those over 6ft.
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Stalls K15
Central, good legroom, and comfortable.
Stalls J10
Leg room ample and view amazing.
Stalls H11
Great view of the stage too.
Stalls G11
Plenty of legroom, great view.
Stalls L20
Good view but premium prices and not centre.
Best Restricted View Seats
At the Lyric Theatre, the best restricted view seats can be found in the Stalls, particularly in Rows H to G. These seats offer a side view that may miss some action on stage left, but audience reviews highlight their comfort and overall experience. For instance, one user noted, "Great view. Slightly side view. But good ... overall." Another mentioned, "You miss some things side stage but it didn’t have a huge effect, I’d sit here again." The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the visibility of set pieces and performances, especially in productions like Hadestown.
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Stalls H1
Great view. Slightly side view. But good overall.
Stalls G24
Amazing view!! Have sat here more than once and for a “restricted view”, it’s amazing.
Stalls T7
View is quite decent despite the slim pillar (which didn’t affect my experience)
Stalls W17
The seat was comfortable and I had lots of legroom. The balcony obstructed the very top part of the... More
Stalls S5
good view for price, it says there’s a pillar in front of you but it’s by your left side so it doesn’t... More
