Cambridge Theatre London, Earlham Street | What's On, Seats and Tickets

Very few seats here have a bad view of the stage, which puts it among the better West End theatres for seeing the show. Every seat in the Stalls has a good view, the same in the Dress Circle, and even the Upper Circle, high and steep as it is, sees the whole stage.

Still choosing seats? The best seats are in the Stalls, rows D to J, seats 9 to 20. There's no centre block down there: one aisle runs the whole way down the middle, so the aisle seats are the middle seats. The value is at the back of the Stalls or the front of the Upper Circle, and the view from either is still very good. The thing that catches people out is the rake: the Stalls floor stays quite flat until row P.

Already booked? Matilda starts at 7pm in the evening, not 7.30, so check your ticket and arrive 15 to 20 minutes before, no later.

Each level has its own page: the Stalls, the Dress Circle and the Upper Circle, all three side by side on the seating plan, and what the Boxes are really like. After those come how to get here, access and facilities, restaurants, bars and hotels nearby and more about the theatre.

Quick facts

Address: Earlham Street, Seven Dials, London WC2H 9HU
Main entrance and Box Office: on Seven Dials
Nearest tube: Covent Garden and Leicester Square, about 5 minutes
Capacity: 1,246
Levels: Stalls, Dress Circle and Upper Circle, plus three Boxes
Run by: LW Theatres

What's On at the Cambridge Theatre

Matilda The Musical, Tim Minchin's musical of the Roald Dahl book, has been here since 2011 and is booking to 5 September 2027, which is a booking-until date rather than a closing date. It runs 2 hours 35 minutes including the interval. The guidance is 6+, and under-4s aren't admitted at all.

Evening performances start at 7pm, Tuesday to Saturday, with 2pm matinees on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, and extra Thursday matinees in some holiday weeks. Matilda has no Monday performance: from 12 October 2026 to 26 July 2027, Monday nights at the Cambridge are Showstopper! The Improvised Musical.

Ticket prices

For Matilda, seats run from around £20 up to around £150 for the best in the house. Prices are set performance by performance, and a weekend runs roughly twenty per cent above a midweek date, so the same seat can cost a good deal more or less depending on the night. The rear Upper Circle is the cheap end, at around £20 to £35.

Rows P to S at the back of the Stalls cost the same as the first two rows of the Upper Circle, and less than the middle of the Stalls. All-in pricing, the price you see is what you pay, and if you call us on 020 7193 9050 we'll price a few dates against each other.

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FAQs

How many seats does the Cambridge Theatre have?

1,246, across the Stalls (497), the Upper Circle (442) and the Dress Circle (295), plus 12 seats in three Boxes. The Stalls and the Upper Circle hold three quarters of the theatre between them.

Is there a dress code?

There isn't one, so wear whatever you feel comfortable in. Jeans, trainers and shorts are all fine.

Can I take food and drink in?

As with most theatres, food and drink from outside isn't allowed, but a sealed bottle of water is usually fine. If you need food, drink or medication for a medical condition, you can bring it: ask to speak to a manager before you go through the bag search. Drinks and snacks are on sale inside, and the bars will take your interval order before the show starts.

Can I bring a large bag or a suitcase?

Please don't bring a large bag if you can avoid it, because every bag is searched on the way in. If you're coming straight from a train, the cloakroom takes bags and suitcases for £5, and coats for £3.

Can I bring children, and do they need a ticket?

Yes. Everyone needs their own ticket and has to be able to sit in their own seat, so babes in arms aren't admitted. Under-16s must be with an adult aged 18 or over. Booster seats are available, and they change where a child should sit: see the Stalls.

What time does Matilda finish?

At about 9:35pm after a 7pm evening performance, and about 4:35pm after a 2pm matinee. That's half an hour earlier than most West End evenings, because Matilda starts at 7pm rather than 7.30.

Where is the Box Office?

At the main entrance on Seven Dials. It opens at midday: 12pm to 7pm Monday to Saturday, and 12pm to 3pm on Sunday. Book with us and it's all-in pricing, so the price you see is what you pay.

Can I book by phone?

Yes. Call us on 020 7193 9050 and a real person will tell you what's free on your date and which seats are the better buy for your budget. The price we tell you is the price you pay.

Is this the Cambridge Theatre in Cambridge?

No. This is the Cambridge Theatre in London's West End, on Earlham Street at Seven Dials, WC2H 9HU. The city of Cambridge has its own theatres, including the Cambridge Arts Theatre.

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