The Trafalgar Theatre has two seating levels: Stalls and Dress Circle. It’s an intimate, Art Deco auditorium seating just under 700, so there’s a good, close view of the stage from pretty much anywhere.
The Stalls hold 370 seats and put you closest to the stage, ideal for catching every bit of physical comedy in a show like Oh, Mary!. Central rows are the best choice.
The Dress Circle holds 268 seats and benefits from a decent rake with clear views of the stage. Middle rows tend to be a little cheaper than the premium seats, while still offering a great view.
The Trafalgar Theatre is on Whitehall, just off Trafalgar Square. The nearest tube station is Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines), just a couple of minutes’ walk away, with Embankment also close by.
The theatre first opened as the Whitehall Theatre on 29th September 1930, designed by Edward A. Stone with striking Art Deco interiors. It became known for comedies and revues, including Phyllis Dixey’s groundbreaking wartime shows and Brian Rix’s famous run of farces through the 1950s and 60s.
The venue was renamed Trafalgar Studios in 2004 and split into two smaller studio spaces, before a major renovation restored it to a single auditorium and reopened it as the Trafalgar Theatre in 2021. It’s a Grade II listed building and is owned and operated by Trafalgar Entertainment.
The Trafalgar Theatre has a capacity of 695 across its two levels: Stalls and Dress Circle.
The Trafalgar Theatre is owned and operated by Trafalgar Entertainment.
It first opened as the Whitehall Theatre on 29th September 1930.
It was previously known as the Whitehall Theatre and then Trafalgar Studios, before reopening as the Trafalgar Theatre in 2021 following a major renovation that restored it to a single auditorium.
Oh, Mary! is currently playing at the Trafalgar Theatre, booking through to 2nd January 2027.
The theatre offers step-free access to the Stalls level, though as with many historic West End venues there’s no lift to the Dress Circle.
The Dress Circle here is steeply raked – the theatre says so itself – and reaching it means climbing anywhere from 14 to 25 steps depending which entrance you’re directed to, since the lift only reaches Stalls level. There are also a few steps between rows within the Dress Circle itself, so it’s worth taking your time. For a flatter, steadier visit, Stalls seats are step-free with a much gentler slope – just let the box office know if that would help.
Charing Cross is the closest, with Embankment also nearby.
Central Stalls give the most immersive view of Oh, Mary!’s physical comedy, while the Dress Circle’s middle rows offer a great view for a bit less.
You can book tickets for Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre directly through the official theatre website. I’d always recommend booking through the theatre’s own site or a trusted official retailer to avoid inflated resale prices.
