London County Hall Theatre
London County Hall is home to Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution, played in the building's old council chamber on the South Bank, next to the London Eye and a short walk from Waterloo. The chamber is dressed as a courtroom: the Courtroom Stalls wrap round three sides of the stage, twelve Jury Box seats sit on the stage itself, and three Galleries sit above the Stalls.
Nothing overhangs any level, so most seats see the whole courtroom well. For most people the seat to buy is in the Courtroom Stalls. The cheapest seats are up in the Galleries, where some views are blocked by pillars, so book the centre and the front rows up there. The Jury Box puts you on stage, but for what it costs, we would take a good Courtroom Stalls seat instead.
Below: the seating plan, the Courtroom Stalls, the Galleries and the Jury Box, then getting here, access, restaurants, bars and hotels nearby and more about County Hall.
Quick facts
- Address: Belvedere Road, London SE1 7PB. The entrance is on Belvedere Road, not on the riverside
- Nearest stations: Waterloo, about 9 minutes on foot, and Westminster, about 7
- Seating: Courtroom Stalls, Jury Box, and the Central, North and South Galleries
- Arrive: 15 to 20 minutes before the performance, no later. Every bag is searched on the way in
- Cloakroom: none, so bring only a bag that fits under your seat
- Tickets: all-in pricing, the price you see is what you pay
What's on at London County Hall
Witness for the Prosecution, Agatha Christie's courtroom drama, has played here since October 2017.
On Monday 30 November the Chamber hosts a one-night event, The Pelicot Trial, a documentary play presented by the Young Vic.
How tickets work at London County Hall
Our pricing is all-in, so the price you see is what you pay. Call us on 020 7193 9050 and we will tell you what is left on your date and which seat is the better one for the money.
Prices start from around £20 for a Gallery bench, and most seats cost from around £75 up to around £120. They move with the date. The show page has where to sit for each budget.
Book London County Hall tickets
All-in pricing, the price you see is what you pay.
London County Hall FAQs
Is London County Hall a real courtroom?
No. The Chamber was the debating chamber of the London County Council, the body that ran London from this building. The courtroom is the set for Witness for the Prosecution, built into the old council seating, which is why the play feels at home in it.
What is in London County Hall now?
Quite a lot. There are two hotels, the London Marriott Hotel County Hall and the Premier Inn London County Hall, and three attractions: SEA LIFE London Aquarium, the London Dungeon and Shrek's Adventure! London. The London Eye is right beside it. Nearby has the hotels and where to eat.
How big is the theatre at London County Hall?
The venue doesn't publish a figure. It's one round chamber, with the Courtroom Stalls filling most of it around three sides of the stage, the Jury Box on the stage and the Galleries behind.
Can I take a bag into London County Hall?
Yes, if it fits under a single seat. There is no cloakroom and nothing can be left in the building, so suitcases and large bags can't come in. Every bag is searched on arrival.
Is there a bar at London County Hall?
Yes. The Courtroom bar opens an hour before the performance and sells ice cream, gin and other spirits, wine, prosecco, beer and soft drinks. Only food and drink bought at the venue's bars can be taken inside.
Can I take photos at London County Hall?
Before the show, in the interval and afterwards, yes. Cameras, phones, recording and smart glasses are not allowed during the performance.
Is there a dress code at London County Hall?
The venue doesn't publish one, so wear whatever you're comfortable in.