The Piccadilly Theatre has three seating levels: Stalls, Royal Circle and Grand Circle. With over 1,200 seats it’s one of the larger West End houses, and its Art Deco interior makes for a properly glamorous setting for a show like Moulin Rouge!.
The Stalls hold 522 seats and put you right in the middle of the show’s spectacle, which suits Moulin Rouge!’s immersive staging perfectly. Central rows give the best all-round view.
The Royal Circle holds 351 seats and gives a great overview of the stage and the show’s elaborate set. Front and middle rows are the pick of the level.
The Grand Circle holds 364 seats and is the highest, most affordable level. It’s a steeper climb, but the view is still clear thanks to the theatre’s well-designed rake.
The Piccadilly Theatre is tucked just off Piccadilly Circus on Denman Street. The nearest tube station is Piccadilly Circus (Piccadilly and Bakerloo lines), just a couple of minutes’ walk away.
The Piccadilly Theatre opened on 27th April 1928, designed by Bertie Crewe and Edward A. Stone, with an unassuming exterior that hides an elaborate Art Deco interior decorated in shades of pink. It opened with the musical Blue Eyes, starring Evelyn Laye, and went on to host the wartime premiere of Noël Coward’s Blithe Spirit and John Gielgud’s production of Macbeth.
Over the years the Piccadilly has been known for big musicals, from Oliver! and Guys and Dolls to Grease, which ran here from 2007 to 2011. Moulin Rouge! The Musical opened at the Piccadilly in 2021 and has been running here ever since. The theatre is owned and operated by Ambassador Theatre Group.
The Piccadilly Theatre has a capacity of 1,237 across its three levels: Stalls, Royal Circle and Grand Circle.
The Piccadilly Theatre is owned and operated by Ambassador Theatre Group.
It opened on 27th April 1928 with the musical Blue Eyes, starring Evelyn Laye.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical has been running at the Piccadilly Theatre since 2021.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical is currently playing at the Piccadilly Theatre.
The theatre offers step-free access to the Stalls level, though as with many historic West End venues there’s no lift to the upper circles.
The Grand Circle is the one to think about – it’s reached by around 70 stairs from the foyer with no lift, which can feel like a lot if heights aren’t your thing, though handrails run the whole way. The Royal Circle is a shorter climb (about 26 steps, also with handrails), while the Stalls are just a short flight down and have a step-free route into the auditorium if you let staff know when you arrive. If you’d rather avoid stairs altogether, book Stalls seats or ask the box office about the step-free option in advance.
Piccadilly Circus is the closest, just a couple of minutes’ walk away.
Central Stalls and front Royal Circle both give an excellent, immersive view of Moulin Rouge!’s spectacle, though the Grand Circle is a solid, more affordable option too.
You can book tickets for Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Piccadilly Theatre directly through the official show website. I’d always recommend booking through the show’s own site or a trusted official retailer to avoid inflated resale prices.
