Cambridge Theatre Seating Plan

Three levels: the Stalls, the Dress Circle and, at the top, the Upper Circle, with 1,246 seats between them and three Boxes. There are no pillars anywhere in the building.

The one thing to understand before you pick a seat

The Stalls have no centre block. A single aisle runs the full length of the section, so every row is split in two, and the seats either side of that aisle are the closest thing to centre seats you can buy. When you book, don't look for a middle block of seats. Look for the seat numbers either side of the aisle.

Why the view is good from almost everywhere

The theatre was built in 1930 with a cinema-influenced design, and that decides almost everything about the seats. Each tier sits back behind the one below rather than jutting out over it, and there are no support pillars. The Dress Circle's overhang doesn't begin until Stalls row O, and the rows under it keep their view. It's one of the easier theatres in London to buy a seat in.

Should I sit in the Stalls or the Dress Circle?

The Stalls, if the price is similar and you want to be close: rows D to J are the best seats in the building, and for Matilda the cast come out into the auditorium during the show. The Dress Circle is the better choice for shorter people and children who'd rather not rely on a booster, because it's properly tiered, and the front rows look straight down at the stage.

The levels at a glance

• Stalls, rows A to S. Rows D to J, seats 9 to 20, are the pick; the floor is fairly flat until row P
• Dress Circle, rows A to J. The centre block, rows B to G, is where to be. Some sites call it the Royal Circle
• Upper Circle, rows A to M. Rows B to D in the centre are the value; the back block holds the cheapest seats
• Boxes. One at the back of the Stalls, and two at Dress Circle level that aren't generally sold for Matilda

Best value seats

The back of the Stalls and the front of the Upper Circle cost the same, and both give you a very good view of the whole stage for less than the middle of the Stalls. The cheapest seats in the theatre are in the rear block of the Upper Circle, rows G to M.

Seats to think twice about

• Upper Circle row G, which has a bar across the view that the price doesn't reflect
• The Upper Circle seats beside and behind the two stairwells, in rows G to K
• The first and last four seats in each Stalls row, where the curve of the row gives you less view than the price suggests
• Stalls rows K to O, if you're short, because the floor is still flat

Taller? The best seats for legroom

The Stalls, which are good for all but the tallest, and row A has nothing in front of it but the stage. In the Dress Circle, legroom is fine up to about 5ft 11, except row A, which is tight for anyone over about 5ft 7. The Upper Circle is cramped for anyone over about 5ft 10, unless you take an aisle seat.

Step-free seating

The Stalls only, with wheelchair spaces at N1 and N34 and a step-free route in from Earlham Street. There's no lift to either circle. The access page has the detail.

The seating plan

The plan shows all three levels and the Boxes. Tap a section to see what's left on your date and what it costs, then pick your seat from there.

Call us on 020 7193 9050 if you'd rather talk it through with someone.