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 War Horse tickets, The Story tickets and all National Theatre - Olivier tickets.
National Theatre - Olivier
Seating Plan
National Theatre - Olivier Capacity
The National Theatre - Olivier London has a capacity of 1127 seats. Section capacities are 609 Stalls and 518 Circle. Use our interactive seating plan to view 4974 seat reviews and 4368 view from seat photos.
Clear views are available from almost every seat, with a variety of angles available due to the shape of the auditorium.
Best Seats in the House
For an unforgettable theatre experience at the National Theatre - Olivier, the best seats are undoubtedly found in the Stalls, particularly Rows D to G. These seats offer the best views of the stage, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the performance. Audience members rave about their experiences, with one saying, ... "Absolutely perfect. I could see everything, including parts of the show that happened around the theatre, without having to lean forward or crane my neck." Another shared, "Great view, could see everything perfectly." The atmosphere is enhanced by the excellent acoustics, making these the best seats in the house for both comfort and enjoyment.
AI generated from audience reviews
Stalls J17
I have yet to find a bad seat at the National. This one was good. View right of centre, a few seats... More
Stalls O25
Comfy seat with decent enough legroom. Rake of seats is good so you should be able to see all the stage... More
Stalls J42
As usual, most seats in this theatre offer a great view.
Stalls J41
Great seat, fab view.
Stalls J36
Absolutely fantastic seat, very good view and comfy
Best Legroom Seats
For taller theatre-goers seeking comfort, the Stalls section at the National Theatre - Olivier offers some fantastic options. Rows E and J are particularly noteworthy, with seats like E26 and J55 providing excellent legroom and comfort. Row E26 stands out with its ample space and a perfect view, while J55 is praised for ... its central position and generous legroom. However, be cautious of Row O, where the legroom is rated lower, making it less ideal for those over 6ft.
AI generated from audience reviews
Stalls J17
I have yet to find a bad seat at the National. This one was good. View right of centre, a few seats... More
Stalls O22
You get a really great view from this seat as the rake is so steep. The leg room is plentiful and the... More
Stalls E23
Incredibly comfortable and excellent view. First row of the more highly raked and comfortable section... More
Stalls E45
It’s almost impossible to fault this seat. You’re close to the stage with an excellent view and the... More
Stalls E26
Perfect view for this production; the legroom was very nice, especially being on an aisle; the seat... More
