Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
The Theatre Royal Haymarket is a beautiful old playhouse on Haymarket, between Piccadilly Circus and Trafalgar Square, and The Standard of Living plays here until 12 December 2026. It has 860 seats over four levels, the Stalls, Royal Circle, Upper Circle and Gallery, plus three small Boxes, and it's tall rather than deep, so most seats are closer to the stage than you'd expect.
Still choosing seats? Book the centre block of the Royal Circle, rows B to E, for the best view in the building, or the centre of the Stalls, rows D to K, to be nearer the actors. The value is the Upper Circle's centre block, from row C back. Think twice about the back of the Stalls, under the Royal Circle, and the Upper Circle's side blocks, which lose part of the stage.
Already booked? Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before, no later. The doors open 45 minutes before the show, 30 for children's shows. There's no lift: the Stalls are 30 steps down from the foyer and the Upper Circle and Gallery 65 steps up.
Each level has its own page: the Stalls, the Royal Circle, the Upper Circle, the Gallery and the Boxes, with all four levels on the seating plan. After those come how to get here, access and the bars, restaurants, bars and hotels nearby and more about the theatre.
Quick facts
- Address: Haymarket, London SW1Y 4HT
- Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus, about 3 minutes
- Capacity: 860
- Levels: Stalls, Royal Circle, Upper Circle and Gallery, plus three Boxes
- Lift: none
- Doors: 45 minutes before the show, 30 for children's shows. Arrive 15 to 20 minutes before, no later
- Tickets: e-tickets only
- Payment inside: cards only
What's On at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
James Graham's new play The Standard of Living is here for a limited season until 12 December 2026. Nicholas Hytner directs, Rory Kinnear plays the economist John Maynard Keynes, and the Royal Ballet's Natalia Osipova makes her West End debut as the dancer Lydia Lopokova. The theatre suggests it for ages 12 and over, and tickets start from around £30. It opened on 29 September, and the critics were unanimous about Kinnear. The show page has the performance times.
Coming up:
- Judi Dench: Is It Too Late to Make a Run For It?, Sunday 29 November 2026 at 3pm. Sold out
- Peppa Pig's Big Family Show!, 4 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
- Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean, 16 December 2026 to 6 February 2027
The Haymarket changes its show often, from a star-led play in the autumn to a family show and a comedian over Christmas. All-in pricing, the price you see is what you pay, and you can call us on 020 7193 9050 for tickets to any of them.
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Theatre Royal Haymarket FAQs
How many seats does the Theatre Royal Haymarket have?
860: 356 in the Stalls, 215 in the Royal Circle, 180 in the Upper Circle, 103 in the Gallery and six in the Boxes.
Is this the same as His Majesty's Theatre?
No. His Majesty's Theatre, home of The Phantom of the Opera, is the bigger theatre directly across the road on Haymarket. The Theatre Royal Haymarket is the one with the columned portico on the east side of the street, so check the name on your ticket and you won't go wrong.
Is there a dress code?
No. The theatre's own answer is that you can wear anything you like, except big hats.
Is there a cloakroom? Can I bring a bag?
Only a small one. Suitcases and big bags aren't accepted and there's nowhere to leave luggage, so pack light. A handbag, small rucksack or briefcase is fine, though staff may check it. At Peppa Pig's Big Family Show!, there's room for a limited number of folding buggies from half an hour before the start.
Do children need a ticket?
Yes, everyone does. The one exception is Peppa Pig's Big Family Show!, where a baby under 12 months can sit on an adult's lap without a ticket.
What are the Box Office opening hours?
Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7:30pm, in person and by phone. Or skip the queue and book with us online or on 020 7193 9050. It's all-in pricing, so the price we tell you or you see on screen is the price you pay.