Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Seating Plan

Theatre Royal Drury Lane is one of the West End’s biggest theatres, with an incredibly deep stage (22 metres), making it ideal for large-scale musicals with ambitious choreography and complex set pieces. The auditorium is arranged in a proscenium arch layout, with Stalls, Royal Circle, Grand Circle and Balcony facing the stage, plus several Boxes, including the Prince’s and Royal Boxes, which have side-on views and freestanding chairs that can be moved. There are Boxes at the back of the Royal Circle with a straight-on view.

This is a comfortable venue with largely excellent sightlines and acoustics throughout. Prices reflect distance from the stage and differences in view. For example, the cheapest seats at the back of the Balcony are largely unobstructed but quite far away, and the back of the Stalls is cheaper than the front because of the Dress Circle overhang. Due to the size of the auditorium, some seats can feel distant, but sitting a bit further back means you can take in the full scale of a production.

One area to be aware of is Row A in the Grand Circle, where the five seats at either end curve around and offer a very side-on view. A safety bar runs along the front of this row, as in other upper levels, and may cut into your eyeline.

Tips from SeatPlan Members

• Seats have a good rake and are offset throughout - less chance of heads in the way, says rldalby1602 (Grand Circle G26)
• The safety bar in front of Grand Circle Row A is a bit of an obstruction for shorter people or kids (Jadeprince in Grand Circle A40)
• MTPA in Stalls B33thinks this row is a little too close. Choose seats in mid-Stalls or the Circles to take in the full scale of this huge stage
• The overhang starts at Stalls Row L and, from the back rows, will cut off the top of the stage, says ZoeGN in Stalls X12

Updated April 2026 by Alice (SeatPlan Team Member)

Good value seats

There are a large number of restricted-view seats, and the theatre’s refurbishment means the view is often much better than you might expect. It is worth looking at reviews for these seats because you can save a lot of money; for example, Royal Circle A45  is sometimes 20% cheaper than other seats nearby.

Seats in the Balcony at this theatre are always the cheapest and often the best value for money. Sitting near the front centre provides an excellent unobstructed view of the stage that allows you to absorb the atmosphere of this amazing venue. These seats can often be better than those in the Grand Circle.

Premium seats

Seats in the middle of Stalls rows D-K and Royal Circle rows A-C offer the best views. For example Royal Circle B24  is particularly desirable for an excellent view of any big musical's projections and special effects.