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Best Seats in the House

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Seat Guide

The Shakespeare's Globe Theatre London has a capacity of 1401 seats. Use our interactive seating plan to view 1159 seat reviews and 1082 view from seat photos.

Shakespeare's Globe is best known for its authentic standing area, where patrons can buy cheap, unreserved standing tickets to watch a performance as "Groundlings". The theatre also has plenty of seating, arranged into three Galleries which are on three sides of the thrust stage. In the theatre’s benched seating areas, row E is a great choice if you want a little more back support when watching a show. Cushions are also available to rent.

Good value seats

The cheapest way to watch a play at the Globe is by standing in the Yard. Tickets here are unreserved, and you are free to move around for the best view before the performance starts. In the Lower Gallery, the bays at either side of the stage and seats at the end of rows are restricted because of pillars, but offer a good seated experience for less.

Premium seats

The best seats in the house are in the central bays of the Lower and Middle Galleries. The Lower Gallery is just above stage height, with a clear view from the middle rows. Actors tend to project to the Middle Gallery, so this a very desirable section to sit in.

Recent Audience Seat View Photos

Middle Gallery - Bay C B4 Verified

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Middle Gallery - Bay C B4 view from seat photo
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Extremely uncomfortable bench, basically non existent legroom and view obstructed by the heads in front. Not the best seat in... More
Love's Labour's Lost
Saw Love's Labour's Lost on 29 July 2026

Middle Gallery - Bay M D58 Verified

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Middle Gallery - Bay M D58 view from seat photo
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The seats are benches, so a hired cushion is essential. This row is under cover, so sun/rain not an issue. The seat is on the... More
Much Ado About Nothing
Saw Much Ado About Nothing on 23 July 2026

Middle Gallery - Bay N C54

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Middle Gallery - Bay N C54 view from seat photo
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With people in front of you, it’s very cramped for leg room, but that’s the design you get in the Globe and the price for ama... More
Much Ado About Nothing
Saw Much Ado About Nothing on 08 July 2026
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