Peacock Theatre Seating Plan
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Two levels, both below street level: the Stalls, rows A to Y with three short raised rows behind them, and the Dress Circle above, rows A to J. Four small Boxes sit on the side walls at Dress Circle level. There are around 700 seats in the Stalls and 300 in the Dress Circle, and no pillars anywhere.
The one thing to understand before you pick a seat
This is a dance theatre, and how close you sit changes what you see. In the first few rows of the Stalls you're near enough to catch every expression, but the stage is often set high for dance, so the dancers' feet and anything on the floor disappear. A few rows back you see the whole body and the shapes the company makes across the stage. For most shows here, that's the better seat.
Should I sit in the Stalls or the Dress Circle?
The Stalls, for most people and most shows. The floor rises gently through the middle rows and then in steps from row P, so you see over the row in front almost everywhere. The front of the Dress Circle is the best alternative, especially if you like looking down on the patterns a big company makes. For the same money, we'd usually take the Stalls.
The levels at a glance
| Rows | Book | Think twice about | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stalls | A to Y, then Z, ZA and ZB | The centre of D to M. The side blocks are fine too | Rows A to C for dance, the first four seats at the outer end of each side row, and Y18 to Y24 for The Snowman |
| Dress Circle | A to J | The centre of A to D | Row E if you're tall, and the seats right by the side walls |
| Boxes | AL, AR, BL, BR | Only to keep small children together | A side-on view: the rear Stalls are the better buy |
Where we'd spend less
The sides and the back. This is a modern theatre and not a big one, so the side blocks of both levels give perfectly good views, apart from the last few seats at the very end of each row. At the back of the Stalls, the stepped rows from P lift you clear of the heads in front, and the Dress Circle is raised so well that even its back rows are a good option when the price is right.
Taller? The best seats for legroom
Book the Stalls. Legroom there is fine for most people up to about 6ft, and the best in the building is in the side blocks of row J, which sit on a cross aisle with nothing in front. Seats Y9, Y29 and ZA1 also have clear floor ahead. The Dress Circle is tight throughout, and row E, just behind the cross aisle, is the tightest.
Step-free seating
Lifts serve both levels. The wheelchair space in the Stalls is in row Y, and the two in the Dress Circle are in row J, each with a companion seat. The access page has the detail.
The seating plan
The plan shows both levels and the four Boxes. Tap a section to see prices and pick your seats, or call us and we'll go through it with you.
Call us on 020 7193 9050 if you'd rather talk it through with someone.
Seating Plan FAQs
What are the best seats at the Peacock Theatre?
The centre of the Stalls, rows D to M: far enough back to see the dancers' feet, close enough to see their faces, and the rake keeps the row in front out of your way. After that, the front of the Dress Circle, rows A to D.
Is the front row good at the Peacock Theatre?
For a play or a musical, yes. For dance, usually not: the stage is often set high, so from rows A to C you lose the dancers' feet and anything on the floor. Those rows are often sold cheaper, which makes them good value if you want to be close.
Are there any restricted view seats at the Peacock Theatre?
No pillars, and very few poor seats. The ones to watch are the first four seats at the outer end of each Stalls side row, which sit outside the frame of the stage, and the Dress Circle seats right against the side walls.