Best seats in Savoy Theatre
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The 1,158-seat Strand theatre that was home to Gilbert and Sullivan and the first public building lit by electric light.
Quick Tip
ATG gives 75 steps from the foyer to the Stalls, and there is no lift. The Dress Circle has street-level access from Carting Lane.
Best Sections
- +Stalls centre
- +Dress Circle front centre
Sections to Avoid
- -Stalls if stairs are difficult (75 steps from the foyer, no lift)
- -Extreme side seats on the upper level
Introduction
The Savoy Theatre opened in 1881 beside the Savoy Hotel. ATG, which runs it, describes it as the long-standing home of Gilbert and Sullivan and the first public building in the world lit by incandescent electric lights. ATG gives its capacity as 1,158.
The bars name its levels: the Stalls, the Dress Circle and the Grand Circle, with a Mezzanine bar between.
Quick Reference
Closest: Stalls centre
Elevated and step-free from Carting Lane: Dress Circle
Highest: Grand Circle
No lift: plan for stairs to every level except the Dress Circle via Carting Lane
The Stalls
ATG gives 75 steps to the Stalls from the foyer, and there is no lift.
Best for: being close to the stage. Centre seats face it squarely.
Bear in mind: the climb back up at the interval and the end of the show.
The Dress Circle
The Dress Circle has a street-level entrance from Carting Lane, which is how wheelchair users reach the theatre. The wheelchair space there is the only seating with completely level access. ATG recommends the ends of rows F (2 steps) and G (3 steps) for people transferring from a wheelchair.
Best for: a raised view of the whole stage. The front centre rows are the usual pick. Accessible toilets are on this level.
The Grand Circle
The top level, served by its own bar.
Best for: price. It is the furthest level from the stage, so the centre is the better choice over the sides.
The Bottom Line
Choose the Stalls centre to be close, if the stairs are fine for you.
Choose the Dress Circle front centre for an elevated view and the easiest access.
The Grand Circle is the budget option.
Where These Facts Come From
ATG's Savoy Theatre pages (venue information, access and seating) and its venue hire page, read on 24 October 2026. Check the seating plan for your performance before booking.