The Theatre Royal Haymarket is a popular West End theatre located at the Haymarket in Westminster. Also called the Haymarket Theatre or the Little Theatre, this West End house’s origins can be traced back all the way to 1720. Officially the third oldest playhouse to still be active, Theatre Royal Haymarket has seen a lot of ownership changes and modifications. Being one of the oldest theatres in London, the Haymarket has a special role in bringing West End and musical theatre to the forefront. The theatre is a Grade 1 listed building and comes with a seating capacity of 888 and is presently owned by the Crown Estate.
With more than two century’s worth of experience in the West End business, the Theatre Royal Haymarket has hosted innumerable shows, both musicals and plays over the years. Some of the biggest ones include The Royal Family, The Breath of Life, When Harry Met Sally, A Few Good Men, A Man for all Seasons, Hay Fever, The Sea, The Rivals, Fatal Attraction, The Elephant Man, and Much Ado About Nothing. Currently, the Theater Royal Haymarket is hosting a fabulous production of The Band starring the supremely talented team picked from the British television show Let It Shine!
Our Theatre Royal Haymarket seating chart has all the information you'll need to make your West End experience truly special.
If you’re looking to catch The Band, here's a handy link where you can view the seat availability and real-time prices.
Venue Details
Address: 18 Suffolk Street , London
Opened: 1720
Seating Capacity: 893
Stalls : 357
Royal Circle: 215
Upper Circle: 186
Gallery: 131
Seating Chart
Check out the Theatre Royal Haymarket Seating Plan here.
Now Playing at Theatre Royal Haymarket
The Band
The Band is a jukebox musical featuring the songs of popular British pop group ‘Take That’. The musical first premiered at the Manchester Opera House in September 2017. Post the premiere, the company began touring the rest of the UK and Ireland with performances scheduled till March 2019. The show is officially the fastest selling musical theatre tour of all time! The West End production, scheduled for a limited Christmas run, premiered on 1st December 2018 with the closing night set for 12th January 2019.
What sets The Band apart from your run of the mill musical production is how the cast came together. The show was cast via a reality show (Let It Shine) and featured five talented stars that headlined the original show including Rachel Lumberg, Alison Fitzjohn, Jayne McKenna, Emily Joyce, and Rachelle Diedericks. The show has been written by Tim Firth and directed by Kim Gavin and Jack Ryder. The costumes have been designed by Jon Bauson with Patrick Woodroffe handling lighting design. Marc Frankum is the casting director with hair design by Leon Downing.
The Story
The Band is a special story about the power of friendship and how it defines us. The tale begins in 1992 and the city is Manchester. The show focuses on the journey of five 16-year old girls. Follow along as this group of girls goes on an emotional rollercoaster which ends with a reunion after 25 years of staying apart and not keeping in touch. The agenda for the reunion is simple - fulfilling their teenage dream of meeting the boy band who defined their growing up years and pretty much became the soundtrack of their life. Groove along to the spectacular music of Take That, one of Britain’s most successful boyband of all time. Some of the songs featured include Back for Good, A Million Love Songs, Never Forget, Greatest Day, Relight My Fire, The Flood, Shine & Rule the World.
Director
Leading roles
Alison Fitzjohn as Claire
Emily Joyce as Heather
Show Timings
Mon - Sat: 7:30 PM
Running Time
2 hours, 20 minutes including one intermission
Practical Information
Section Accessibility
Stalls: The stalls section can be accessed via 30 stems from the foyer. You can also reach the stalls with an accessible entrance located at the front of the building. This entrance connects to the auditorium and to two wheelchair spaces at the end of the stalls section. Please note that wheelchair transfers are available to any aisle seat.
Royal Circle: This section can be reached via 24 steps from the main foyer.
Upper Circle: The upper circle can be reached via 57 steps from the main foyer.
Gallery: The gallery seating section can be accessed via 60+ steps from the foyer, and there are highlighted steps and handrails in place on either side for your convenience.
Available Facilities
Wheelchair: Wheelchair access can be done through the side doors of the theatre at the front of the building. The exit is located at the doors either side of the foyer on the Haymarket. A couple of wheelchair spaces are available at the rear end of the auditorium.
Restroom: Toilets for men and women are located in the stalls, royal circle, and grand circle sections. Patrons seated in the gallery will have to access toilets located in the grand circle section. There’s one adapted toilet available at end of the stalls section next to the accessible entrance.
Bar: Each section, barring the gallery, has a bar that can be accessed by the patrons. The stalls bar can be accessed by climbing down 14 steps down while the royal circle bar is situated on the same level as the seating. There are 3 steps up from the upper circle to the bar and this bar serves patrons seated in both the upper circle and the gallery.
Assistive Listening System: If you need an Infrared system with headsets, please collect them from the front of the house deck. A small deposit fee is charged and refunded at the end of the show.
Handy Tips
- Only small rucksacks, briefcases, and handbags are allowed inside the theatre and you may be asked to open them for security reasons.
- If you’re carrying a large luggage, please note that the nearest storage facility is located at Charing Cross Station and is a few minutes away from the theatre.
- The gallery seating section has very limited legroom. If you’re looking for extra legroom, opt for seats F1, F21, G1 and G18 in the stalls.
- You can bring access dogs to the venue but they are not allowed inside the theatre. However, there’s dedicated staff available to care for the dogs during the show.
- If you need to book tickets for disabled patrons and those with access needs, please directly call the theatre box office from Monday to Saturday between 10 AM and 7.30 PM.
- The Royal Haymarket Theatre is air-conditioned and it can get pretty chilly, so it makes sense to dress accordingly and bring along a jacket or pullover, just in case.
Getting There
The Theatre Royal Haymarket is located at 18, Suffolk Street, a popular commercial locality in central London. Since the theatre is located in a populous area, you have plenty of transport options available. Here are the most popular ones:
Tube: The tube stations closest to the Theatre Royal Haymarket are Charing Cross Station (Bakerloo/Northern Lines) and Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo/Piccadilly Lines). Charing Cross Station is the nearest train station.
Bus: Bus lines 3, 6, 12, 14, 15, 22, 23, 38, 88, 94, 159, and 453 ply to/from the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
Vehicle Parking: Car parking spaces closest to the theatre include the Q-Parks at Leicester Square and Trafalgar.
Restaurants near Theatre Royal Haymarket
If you’re looking for a quick bite or an elaborate meal before or after you West End experience, we have just the thing for you. Here are our picks of the top restaurants near the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
1. Ikoyi: This chic space serves a modern twist on authentic West African flavours and the decor is just as good as the food.
2. The Balcon: Visit this elegant dining room, with unusual chandeliers and a balcony, for French and Modern British dishes.
3. Estiatorio Milos: This classy, white-tablecloth pescatarian restaurant serves delectable imported Greek fish, prepared to order.
4. Rowley's Restaurant: Old school venue offering steaks, grills, and fish since 1976 with special pre-theatre menus.
5. Busaba Leicester Square: This Thai chain restaurant with a modern dark wood interior, moody lighting, and square communal tables offer great food.
6. VietCafe Haymarket: Try authentic Vietnamese cuisine in this unassuming little eatery with colourful, contemporary decor.
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