Ambassadors Theatre, London
The Ambassadors Theatre is one of the smallest theatres in the West End, tucked away on West Street by Seven Dials, with just 410 seats over two levels and a stage that feels close from every one of them. Paranormal Activity plays here until 2 January 2027. It's two or three minutes from Leicester Square station, next door to St Martin's Theatre.
Still choosing seats? The middle of the Stalls, rows D to J, is where we'd sit. In a theatre this size there are no bad views as such, so the cheaper seats at the sides of the Stalls are well worth a look, and there's little point paying premium prices here.
Already booked? The Stalls are below street level, down a flight of stairs from the foyer, and the Circle is a few steps up. The bars are small, so order your interval drinks before the show. Big bags aren't allowed in. Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before, no later.
Each level has its own page: the Stalls and the Circle, with both side by side on the seating plan, and a page on the Box. After those come how to get here, access, bars and toilets, restaurants, bars and hotels nearby and more about the theatre.
Quick facts
- Address: West Street, London WC2H 9ND
- Nearest tube: Leicester Square, 2 to 3 minutes
- Capacity: 410
- Levels: Stalls and Circle, plus one Box
- Steps: one from the street into the foyer, then a flight down to the Stalls or a few up to the Circle. A platform lift serves the Stalls
- Doors: 90 minutes before, auditorium 30. Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before, no later
What's On at the Ambassadors Theatre
Paranormal Activity plays here until Saturday 2 January 2027, back after its first run at the Ambassadors. The stage version of the film series is directed by Punchdrunk's Felix Barrett, and it's a genuinely scary night out.
Evenings are at 7:30pm Monday to Saturday, with 2:30pm matinees on Friday and Saturday, and there's no Sunday performance. Over Christmas the times change, with extra matinees and no performances on 25 and 26 December or 1 January, so check your date on the show page. It runs about 2 hours 20 minutes including the interval, and the theatre advises caution for anyone under 15.
Ticket prices
For Paranormal Activity, tickets start from around £25, most seats cost from around £45 up to around £95, and premium seats are around £130. Weekends cost more. All-in pricing, the price you see is what you pay.
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FAQs
How many seats does the Ambassadors Theatre have?
410: 225 in the Stalls, 181 in the Circle and 4 in Box C.
What's on at the Ambassadors Theatre?
Paranormal Activity, until Saturday 2 January 2027, with evenings Monday to Saturday and matinees on Friday and Saturday.
Can I take food and drink in?
Drinks and snacks bought at the theatre bar can go in with you. Food and hot drinks from outside aren't allowed, and any alcohol brought in is held at the door until the end of the show.
Can I bring a suitcase or a large bag?
No. Suitcases, rucksacks and large bags aren't allowed in, and bags are checked at the door. The cloakroom is for small items only, so leave anything bigger at the luggage storage a minute's walk from the theatre before you arrive.
Can I pay with cash?
No. The Ambassadors is cashless, so the Box Office, the bars and the merchandise all take cards only.
Is the Ambassadors Theatre air-conditioned?
Yes, the auditorium is air-conditioned, and there's WiFi in the building.
What happens if I'm late?
You'll be held until a suitable pause in the performance, and for a tense show like Paranormal Activity that can mean a wait. Aim to arrive 15 to 20 minutes before the start, no later.
Can I buy tickets at the Box Office?
Yes. It's open 10am to 8pm Monday to Saturday and closed on Sunday, and it takes cards only. Tickets for other dates stop being sold an hour before each performance, but tickets for that performance stay on sale until curtain up. Book with us and it's all-in pricing, the price you see is what you pay.
Can I book by phone?
Yes. Call us on 020 7193 9050 and a real person will help you choose seats and book. The price we tell you is the price you pay.
Do you offer group bookings?
Yes. Call us on 020 7193 9050 and we'll find seats together at the best price. With only 410 seats, the earlier you call for a larger group, the better.
Is this the Ambassadors Theatre in Woking, Dublin or New York?
No. This is the Ambassadors Theatre on West Street in London's West End, WC2H 9ND, next door to St Martin's Theatre.