St Martin's Theatre Seating Plan
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Three levels: the Stalls below the foyer, the Dress Circle a few steps up, and the Upper Circle at the top, with four Boxes at Dress Circle level. The theatre is small enough that distance does less to separate the seats than three other things: legroom, how far you are from an aisle and, in the Upper Circle, a safety rail.
Always check the level, not just the row
Each level has its own row A, B, C and so on, so "row C" on its own could mean three very different seats. Give the level as well as the row whenever you compare seats, or when you book with us by phone.
The aisles decide the best seats
In the Stalls, the aisles aren't where you'd expect. Rows A to F have none, so you get to your seat from the end of the row. Behind F runs a cross-aisle, interrupted in the middle where the short row FF was added. What's left is open floor at either side, directly in front of the end blocks of row G, which is why those are the seats we recommend first.
There are no gaps inside any row, so you won't find a sound desk taking up the middle of the back few rows.
Which level is for you
- Best view and legroom: the Stalls, rows A to O and row FF. Row G's side blocks first, then the middle of rows D to H, with rows H to L the cheaper option
- Fewest stairs: the Dress Circle, rows A to F, five steps up from the foyer and looking slightly down on the stage
- Lowest prices: the Upper Circle, rows A to H. Row E first, and mind the legroom
- Privacy: the four Boxes, all at Dress Circle level, though none sees the stage as well as a good seat in the Stalls or the Dress Circle
Restricted view seats
No seat here is behind a pillar, and only three places lose part of the stage. Boxes A and B, right beside it, miss about a quarter. The last few seats at each end of Dress Circle rows A and B miss a narrow strip at the side, because the circle bends round towards the stage. And from Upper Circle row A, the safety rail runs across the foot of the stage.
Where the overhangs start
The Dress Circle hangs over the Stalls from about row J, and from the back of the Stalls it hides the very top of the set. For The Mousetrap that doesn't matter, because nothing happens up there. The Upper Circle's overhang over the Dress Circle doesn't affect the view at all.
Taller? The best seats for legroom
Book the sides of Stalls row G, seats 1 to 5 or 18 to 22, where there's nothing in front of you. In the Upper Circle, row H has a little more room than the rest, and row A is the one to avoid. Aisle seats help anywhere.
If stairs are difficult
The Dress Circle is the level to book. It's five steps up from the foyer, and a removable ramp at the main entrance takes wheelchairs in from the street. 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 and we'll talk you through any seat in the building.
FAQs
Where are the best seats at St Martin's Theatre?
The sides of Stalls row G, seats 1 to 5 and 18 to 22, for the legroom, and for the best view, the middle of Stalls rows D to H. On a tighter budget, the centre of Stalls rows H to L, or row E of the Upper Circle.
Is it better to sit in the Stalls or the Dress Circle?
For this theatre, the Stalls. The building is small enough that the Dress Circle isn't an escape from a distant view, and the Stalls hold the best row in the building. Choose the Dress Circle if you like to look down on the action a little, or if 29 steps down is more than you want, since the Dress Circle is only a few steps up from the foyer.