Sadler's Wells Seating Plan

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There is very little visual obstruction in the auditorium of the Sadler’s Wells Theatre; this is due to the very modern 1998 design. The venue is of medium size for a London theatre, seating around 1,550 people over three levels; the stalls, first circle and second circle. The best seats can be found in the front and middle areas of the stalls and front four rows of the first circle. It is always best to check the sightlines of you seats when you book the tickets.

Stalls
The largest area of seating in the Sadler’s Wells Theatre, the stalls consist of one large section with no aisle diving it. The rows are very steeply raked and provide excellent views over the tops of other patrons’ heads. Although curving round the stage, the seats on the edges of rows do not give a side-on perspective and offer an unobstructed sightline to the stage. Cleverly, the circle above is set back from the stalls and thus does not affect any seats in the stalls.

First Circle
Situated one level above the stalls, the first circle is comprised of one large section of seats and then two smaller section on either side. There are also a few boxes on this level. The rows are deep on this level, but there are no obstructions to views of the stage. The leg-room is spacious and the seats very comfortable. The first circle is steeply raked and can feel dangerous, but there are safely rails on the edges of all rows.

Second Circle
Set back from the first circle and two levels above the stalls, the second circle is located at the very top of the auditorium and can feel high up and removed from the action on stage. However, many seats in this section offer excellent value for money. There are also some boxes situated at this level, but they do give a side-on view to the stage.