National Theatre - Olivier
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Stalls E43

3 photos, 3 reviews

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£111.00

Users say: "This seat was so good. I really enjoyed sitting here, the legroom was great even with my large backpack and I really felt... More

Stalls E44

3 photos, 3 reviews

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£111.00

Users say: "Great seat, comfortable and roomy with a good view of everything onstage. Good leg room too."

Stalls E45

5 photos, 5 reviews

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£111.00

Users say: "A faultless seat, would sit here again, and the advantage is on an aisle for a quick exit"

Stalls E37

10 photos, 11 reviews

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£111.00

Users say: "Great central view of the stage! Good rake so no obstruction to view. Highly recommend this seat."

Stalls E36

5 photos, 7 reviews

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£111.00

Users say: "Fantastic view of the whole stage, no heads in your way, comfortable seat, legroom fine but not huge"

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National Theatre - Olivier Seat Guide

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 5610 seat reviews and 4939 view from seat photos.

The Olivier Theatre is the National Theatre’s largest space, with a fan-shaped auditorium comprising two wide sections, the Stalls and Circle, which curve gently around a thrust stage. Built in the style of an amphitheatre, this is a very well-designed venue with good legroom, comfortable seats and no truly restricted views.

There is an excellent elevated rake between each row to avoid heads in the way, and even the far sides of each section tend to have an unobstructed view - although that may change depending on the set design for each show. The stage itself is quite low, so theatregoers don’t have to look up as much as they might at older West End houses. Seats right at the back of the Stalls can feel a bit distant, but are nicely elevated and unaffected by any overhang from the Circle.

Upstairs, the Circle is very large, and its one downside is distance: the back rows and the far sides offer less detail and immersion, but our users usually praise the view itself.

Tips from SeatPlan Members

TM89, who is 6’3”, thinks the legroom in the Circle is “lovely, especially for my long legs” (Circle F19)
Ianwarde in Circle F82 says there is no proscenium arch - meaning no “frame” blocking either side of the stage
Stalls side sections are raised, with the inside “aisle” actually being a wall, says charliet10 in Stalls F8

Updated April 2026 by Alice (SeatPlan Team Member)

Good value seats

The National Theatre offers an excellent Entry Pass scheme for under 25's, allowing tickets to be bought at £5. Seats bought on this scheme are usually located towards the front and offer sensational views of the stage. Alternatively, sit in the rear or at the far sides of the Stalls for a completely unobstructed view of the stage, which may only be at a slight angle.

Premium seats

The best seats in the theatre are located in the centre of the Stalls, facing the stage head-on. Sit towards the front of the Stalls to feel entirely immersed in the action, or towards the rear for a more panoramic view of the large stage. Seats are similarly priced due to great views throughout.