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Buying tickets online

www.nimaxtheatres.com


Booking fees per ticket:
No booking fees.

About the show: 

A Christmas Carol (ish) 

Kyoto

 

Other Online Choices (with genuine S.T.A.R ticket agencies): 
Ticket agencies offer an alternative way to buy tickets, with booking fees differing from those charged by the theatre box office itself. They may have seats available or special offers when theatres do not.

Ticket agency prices vary in response to theatres implementing “dynamic pricing”  - which alters prices according to demand for a particular performance. Prices stated here were compiled as booking originally opened, current prices are advised at time of enquiry.

ALSO SEE Tickettree.com for great value "hotel and theatre ticket" packages.
Other Independent S.T.A.R. ticket agencies may also offer an alternative choice of seats.

 

TheatreMonkey Ticketshop

Kyoto
When the theatre does not have the tickets you desire available, it is well worth trying the Theatremonkey Ticketshop agency, telephone 020 7420 9778 (0044 207 420 9778 if calling from outside the United Kingdom), charge £19 on £95, £13.90 on £69.50, £11 on £55, £9 on £45, £5 on £25 seats / £19 on £95, £15.90 on £79.50, £13 on £65, £11 on £55, £8 on £40, £5 on £25 seats during “peak weeks” / £7 on £35, £5 on £25 previews 9th to 11th January 2025 seats booking fee per ticket - moderate by agency standards, though higher than box office fees, worth trying as they often have an alternative choice of seats available! Note that this system will confirm exact seat numbers prior to purchase. A £1.95 per booking, not per ticket, handling fee may apply on some transactions by telephone. NO handling fee applies for online purchases.

See Tickets

A Christmas Carol (ish)
Another alternative is www.seetickets.com which charge £14.40 on £90, £12 on £75, £10.40 on £65, £8.80 on £55, £5.60 on £35 seats / £12.80 on £80, £10.40 on £65, £8.80 on £55, £7.20 on £45, £4.80 on £30 preview seats to 20th November 2024 booking fee per ticket, and £2.75 per booking (not per ticket) postal charge.

 

 

Kyoto
Another alternative is www.seetickets.com which charge £19 on £95, £13.90 on £69.50, £11 on £55, £9 on £45, £5 on £25 seats / £19 on £95, £15.90 on £79.50, £13 on £65, £11 on £55, £8 on £40, £5 on £25 seats during “peak weeks” / £7 on £35, £5 on £25 previews 9th to 11th January 2025 seats booking fee per ticket, and £2.75 per booking (not per ticket) postal charge.

Ticketmaster

A Christmas Carol (ish)
Alternatively, Ticketmaster charge £17.75 on £90, £14.75 on £75, £12.75 on £65, £10.75 on £55, £7 on £35 seats / £15.75 on £80, £12.75 on £65, £10.75 on £55, £9 on £45, £6 on £30 preview seats to 20th November 2024 booking fee per ticket.

 

 

Kyoto
Alternatively, Ticketmaster charge £17.75 on £95, £13.75 on £69.50, £10.75 on £55, £9 on £45, £5 on £25 seats / £17.75 on £95, £15.50 on £79.50, £12.75 on £65, £10.75 on £55, £8 on £40, £5 on £25 seats during “peak weeks” / £7 on £35, £5 on £25 previews 9th to 11th January 2025 seats booking fee per ticket. 

Encore Tickets

A Christmas Carol (ish)
Encore Tickets charge £18 on £90, £15 on £75, £12 on £65, £11 on £55, £7 on £35, £4 on £20 seats / £16 on £80, £12 on £65, £11 on £55, £9 on £45, £6 on £30, £4 on £20 preview seats to 20th November 2024, booking fee per ticket. Discounts and "Meal and Show" packages may also be available.

 

 

Kyoto
Encore Tickets charge £19 on £95, £13.50 on £69.50, £11 on £55, £9 on £45, £5 on £25 seats / £19 on £95, £15.50 on £79.50, £13 on £65, £11 on £55, £8 on £40, £5 on £25 seats during “peak weeks” / £7 on £35, £5 on £25 previews 9th to 11th January 2025 seats booking fee per ticket.

Discounts and "Meal and Show" packages may also be available.

London Theatre Direct

A Christmas Carol (ish)
Londontheatredirect.com charge £19 on £90, £16 on £75, £14 on £65, £12 on £55, £8 on £35 seats / £17 on £80, £14 on £65, £12 on £55, £10 on £45, £7 on £30 preview seats to 20th November 2024 booking fee per ticket. Optional Ticket Insurance is also available. 

Discounts may also be available.

 

 

Kyoto
Londontheatredirect.com charge £20 on £95, £15.50 on £69.50, £12 on £55, £10 on £45, £6 on £25 seats / £20 on £95, £17.50 on £79.50, £14 on £65, £12 on £55, £9 on £40, £6 on £25 seats during “peak weeks” / £8 on £35, £6 on £25 previews 9th to 11th January 2025 seats booking fee per ticket. Optional Ticket Insurance is also available. 

Discounts may also be available.

Box office information

Telephone: 0330 333 5961
Operated by Quay Tickets Agency 9am to 9pm daily, on behalf of the venue. 


Booking fees per ticket for telephone bookings:
No booking fees.

For personal callers or by post:
4 Soho Place, London. W1D 3BG
No booking fee for personal callers.


Special Access Needs Customers: 
Wheelchair users and other registered disabled theatregoers can book their seats and enquire about concessionary prices that may be available to them on 0330 333 5962 (10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday) or email access(insert the @ symbol here)sohoplace.org.

Please remember that cheaper seats often do not offer the same view / location quality as top price ones, and that ticket prices are designed to reflect this difference.

Details below are based on "first impressions" in October 2022. Readers are encouraged to add information from their own visits.

All seats are modern and well padded with two arm rests.

Note that the public area staircases cannot cope with a busy performance. Allow extra time when leaving the building as the queue to get down the stairs is long. Monkey advice is to try and use one of the two lifts if possible.

  • Stalls
  • Dress Circle
  • Upper Circle

Stalls

Layout

Entirely flexible. Seats can surround the stage on two, three or all four sides, with steps between rows if required. Alternatively, a stage can be set at one end of the theatre, with seats facing it.

The dress circle overhangs the back two rows of stalls. It does not affect the view from any seat.
 

Legroom

Depends on layout. In some configurations, some rows are raised with a bar to rest feet on. This allows “dangle room” for the legs of taller primates.

The front row may have less legroom with a stage in front affecting it.
 

Choosing seats in general

The theatre boasts that there is not a bad seat in the house. The monkey agrees. Read “changes for the current production” for details of shows currently running.

General hazard notes

Long rows and few exits mean a squeeze along to your central seats. Those in the corner where the highest and lowest numbers meet have the longest squeeze.

Some rows may have rails in front and seats set high behind them, making them less suitable for shorter theatregoers.
 

Changes for the current production

A Christmas Carol (ish)
“End On” with seats on three sides.

Every seat is very close to the action. 

There are steps between most rows, with rear rows raised further (see below). Where rows AA to GG have been inserted, these are not raised, with A on the same level in the centre block.

Row AA and part of row A has legroom suitable for those up to around 5ft 6, without space for legs to extend as the very low (mid-calf height) stage is in front. Much of row A in the side blocks will have more legroom in this layout where rows AA to GG are in front. The monkey will update as available.

The longer two sides have four long rows and a set of three “corner” seats as row E. 

Rows B and C have legroom suitable for those up to at least 5ft 10 or so and are "premium" priced (as is A, and central CC to EE). Row D for around 5ft 7 at second price. Row E on the sides (not yet on sale) and both E and F on the centre block are raised rows with rails in front to lean on and “dangle space” for the taller up to around 6ft or more – conversely, perhaps less comfortable for the shorter person, same price as row D.

Seats B1, 17, 29 and 45 at the ends of rows have nothing in front, unlimited legroom. Seats C34 and 65 have nothing in front for 90% of the width.

Choose for legroom comfort and price preference, feels the monkey, who hopes to see price cuts to row E nearer the time to make them even better value.

You can go around premium price seats for fewer bananas.

AA, BB, FF, GG and centre block A and B are top non-premium price. They are fair enough value, but the monkey would be inclined to take second price C, or side block D (if willing to look sideways) first - the view isn't that different and the saving is considerable. Central F at third price it thinks is a very decent deal considering what it gets you upstairs - much further away and with less legroom.

Closest to the stage at the sides, prices drop at the ends of rows to second on A and B, third on C and D due to the very restricted view. Next to them, prices rocket to premium - the monkey would take the cheap seats first, leave the expensive ones to last, for safety. There has to be a reason for the contrast, it thinks.

Details may change and it will update as available.

 

Kyoto
Seats on three sides downstairs, four upstairs.

In this area, the stage is in the middle, with conference chairs in front of it, rows AA to CC. Those seated here get an "immersive" experience. The stage is waist height, with the actors working around the audience.

Rows AA to CC, plus usual fixed row A behind them and most of row D at the sides are top non-premium price. Rows AA to CC are not raked or offset to see past those in front, and row A is not raised either. Monkey advice is to take AA or D at the sides first if shorter. It will update as available.

Rows B to D in the centre block are "premium." Take B then C if you feel like it. D is fair, but both E and F behind it are second price. Same view, cheaper, if you can accept the "high seats" layout. Alternatively at second price, side view ends of D seem fair as well. 

High seat row E corners are not yet on sale. The monkey will update as available.

 

During the first 3 previews, seats are two prices. Front and central as possible, is the monkey view.

Readers comments

"C1 and 2: "The Little Big Things" (September 2023), (Bob Pickett). Row C is still very close to the stage.  They’re comfortable, though they do make you sit up straight. Legroom is limited, but much better than row A (which are cramped), but still next to no space for coats, bags etc...  
C1 and C2 are at the end of the row, affording a little more room for whoever takes the row end seat.  That said, the aisles are often in use (in The Little Big Things they have ramps) so don’t expect to be able to put items alongside."

"D30 to 32: "As You Like It" (November 2022). Great view, but the seating felt quite tight – not much room for coats, bags etc. The theatre itself had a nice vibe."

“E6: “Brokeback Mountain” (May 2023), (Broadway John). Excellent view. Good rake so no heads in the way. Great legroom. Love the seat!”

Dress Circle

Layout

Called the "First Balcony" in this theatre.

Entirely flexible. Seats can surround the stage on two, three or all four sides. Alternatively, a stage can be set at one end of the theatre, with seats facing it.

The upper circle overhangs row B. It does not affect the view from any seat.

Rails run across the front of all rows, double height at the aisles. These do not affect views.

The second row is raised high above the row in front, almost as if it is a balcony in itself.

Seats B 1, 2, 24 and 28 are single long corner seats in their own enclave.
 

Legroom

Row A has legroom for those up to around 5ft 9 or so.

Row B is set high, suitable for those up to 6ft or more with “dangle space” for legs. Less suited to the shorter theatregoer, perhaps.

Seats B 1, 2, 24 and 28 have plenty of legroom on one side, but none at the longer end. Still suitable for those up to around 5ft 10 or so.
 

Choosing seats in general

All seats have clear views, but the taller will want to avoid A for comfort, and claustrophobic will want the ends of rows as it is a squeeze past folk to the middle.

Row B is the more interesting. Seats B 1, 2, 24 and 28 are single long corner seats and are probably going to be coveted. Probably intended as “double seats” at one time, there is insufficient space for legroom for a second person, so you get two to yourself, even if the legroom is oddly triangular. Monkey could nest there very happily.

The rest of B is raised high above A but still feels close to the action. Not one for the shorter theatregoer who cannot reach the footrest, but fine for others.
 

General hazard notes

Long rows and few exits mean a squeeze along to your central seats. This is worst in the vicinity of A 1 and 90 and B 1 and 46. There is no entrance door serving this end of the row, meaning a squeeze past everybody else to get you and from your seats at all times.

All rows have rails in front and row B seats are set high, making them less suitable for shorter theatregoers.
 

Changes for the current production

A Christmas Carol (ish)
“End On” with seats on three sides.

Every seat is very close to the action.

Seats nearest the stage are heavily discounted - your choice if you wish to accept it, feels the monkey. If you do, it would take the third price then second price ones - you may as well save a bit and compromise, it feels.

Central A is premium. The monkey feels that stalls are closer, and have more legroom, for the bananas.

Ends of A furthest from the stage are top non-premium price. Aside from A26 and 46 which have the advantage of getting a leg out into the aisle if cramp sets in, the monkey would save bananas and go seven seats along to the second price stuff. Still a sideways view, but closer to the stage and cheaper.

Extreme ends of A drop to third, fourth and fifth price in proportion to the view. Worth a look, feels the monkey. Try and sit at least one seat away from the cheaper one, for best value, it feels.

Top non-premium price row B has more distant views but probably more legroom than stalls AA to B downstairs. Your call, feels the monkey, who thinks they are average.

The single seats B 1, 2, 24 and 25 are not on sale. The monkey has no idea why, but will update if this changes.

 

 

Kyoto
“In The Round” with seats on four sides. The "high numbers" short side A72 to 90 and B26 to 46 are cheaper as they are likely to have a rear view of the action.

Row A27 to 45 is "premium" price. Fine if you are short, but the stalls do offer more legroom.

At top non-premium price, row B 3 to 23 has the same view, cheaper. The monkey would take this over A 9 to 26 / 46 to 63 simply as there is more legroom and less row to squeeze along, though the view is going to be closer to the action. 

At second price you could take the ends of A 8 to 1 / 64 to 71 and do even better. Third (fourth on "peak weeks") price B26 to 46 is better still if you don't mind a rear view.

The single seats B 1, 2, 24 and 25 are not on sale. The monkey has no idea why, but will update if this changes.

During the first 3 previews, the monkey would take all second price seats here first - similar views, far cheaper.

Readers comments

"A44: "Red Pitch" (March 2024), (Taljaard). An excellent seat."

Upper Circle

Layout

Called the "Second Balcony" in this theatre.

The circle is fairly high, with row B having a noticeable downwards angle to the stage. It does not feel too far away and the focus is on the action below.

Seats can surround the stage on two, three or all four sides. Alternatively, a stage can be set at one end of the theatre, with seats facing it.

Rails run across the front of all rows, double height at the aisles. These do not affect views.

The second row is raised high above the row in front, almost as if it is a balcony in itself.

Seats B 1, 2, 24 and 28 are single long corner seats in their own enclave.
 

Legroom

Row A has legroom for those up to around 5ft 9 or so.

Row B is set high, suitable for those up to 6ft or more with “dangle space” for legs. Less suited to the shorter theatregoer, perhaps.

Seats B 1, 2, 24 and 28 have plenty of legroom on one side, but none at the longer end. Still suitable for those up to around 5ft 10 or so.
 

Choosing seats in general

All seats have clear views, but the taller will want to avoid A for comfort, and claustrophobic will want the ends of rows as it is a squeeze past folk to the middle.

Row B is the more interesting. Seats B 1, 2, 24 and 28 are single long corner seats and are probably going to be coveted. Probably intended as “double seats” at one time, there is insufficient space for legroom for a second person, so you get two to yourself, even if the legroom is oddly triangular. Monkey could nest there very happily.

The rest of B is raised high above A but still feels close to the action. Not one for the shorter theatregoer who cannot reach the footrest, but fine for others.
 

General hazard notes

Long rows and few exits mean a squeeze along to your central seats. This is worst in the vicinity of A 1 and 90 and B 1 and 46. There is no entrance door serving this end of the row, meaning a squeeze past everybody else to get you and from your seats at all times.

All rows have rails in front and row B seats are set high, making them less suitable for shorter theatregoers.
 

Changes for the current production

A Christmas Carol (ish)
“End On” with seats on three sides.

Every seat is very close to the action. Seats nearest the stage - the end pairs - are heavily discounted, as are the ones next to them - your choice if you wish to accept it, feels the monkey. If you do, fine. Always take the seat closest to the more expensive seat first, for best value, it feels.

If paying more, do take the seats furthest away from them, thought, to avoid over-paying for a poor view.

The monkey would take fourth price row B 3 to 23 first, just for legroom. Other seats at the price are as good - closer to the stage but looking sideways - and it is personal preference based on comfort, it feels, at the price.

The single seats B 1, 2, 24 and 25 are not on sale. The monkey has no idea why, but will update if this changes.

 

Kyoto
“In The Round” with seats on four sides. The "high numbers" short side A72 to 90 and B26 to 46 seats are likely to have a rear view of the action.

Row A27 to 45 / 72 to 90 is third price at "off peak" performances. The monkey would take row B seats behind it - cheaper for the same view. At "peak" performances, all seats in A27 to 45 at third price on the short sides. You can again go for B3 to 23 first for the best facing view, but won't be doing badly taking A or B on the opposite side either at the lowest price.

A 9 to 26 / 46 to 63 are second price. Take them only once seats at the same bananas in the stalls and first balcony are gone. If you want that side and closer view, the ends A 1 to 8 and 64 to 71 at third price are an alternative if you feel like it. The monkey would still take row B first, though.

The single seats B 1, 2, 24 and 25 are not on sale. The monkey has no idea why, but will update if this changes.

During the first 3 previews, the monkey would take all second price seats here first - similar views, far cheaper.

Readers comments

"A3:  "Medea" (January 2023). First time at this new theatre and was quite impressed! Their claim not to have a bad seat in the house seems true, I certainly had a good view from front row (A3) of second balcony at a reasonable (West End!) price! Only real problem is there is only one way in/out of each row so exiting took a little time. For this reason I recommend the end seats over the middle! 

As I was early I took the chance to check out some of the other seats and next time will probably opt for the cheaper row B, if available, as there seemed very little difference.

One note about the long corner seats (B1, 2, 24, 28): as well as strange shaped leg room the space between the handrail on the step and the seat (which doesn't fold up) was VERY tight for my size 16/18 hips!

Outside of the auditorium the front of house space is also quite limited. Ground floor bar felt cramped and crowded, especially as it has low lighting, and I found the mirror walls a bit disconcerting. I went straight up to the second balcony level and there was a small bar, a reasonable number of female toilets and a unisex accessible one, but no seating. There are lifts to all levels."

"A71: "Medea" (January 2023), (Taljaard). My first visit to this sparkling new theatre. Great view and comfortable seat. Getting in was a bit of a strain. Bag search, tickets checked 3 times. Told I had to check in my very small bag. Anyway, the bar is nice and actually reasonably priced."

Notes best seat advice

Seats 602 approx.

Air conditioned auditorium.

Audio described, relaxed, captioned and signed performances regularly. Sennheiser FM system with 20 headsets available from Front Of House staff, first come, first served. 

Wheelchair spaces at stalls level at seats D24 and 25 and D 39 and 40.

Central stalls seats available for audience members with sight and hearing access needs.

Guide dogs are welcome. Select end of row seats for comfort, or up to 2 dogs can be dog-sat by staff during the performance. Please advise the box office at time of booking if you are bringing a guide dog, so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Lifts from foyer to all levels. Alternatively, there are no steps up from the street to the theatre entrance foyer. There are then 28 steps up to the stalls from street level. 46 steps from street level to the first balcony (dress circle level) and 64 steps from street level to the second balcony (upper circle level).

Adapted toilets (unisex, sadly) are available on all levels of the theatre. Fuller details from www.sohoplace.org, the theatre on 0330 333 5962 (email access - put @ symbol here - sohoplace.org).

Toilets for Ladies and Gentlemen are available on foyer, dress circle and upper circle levels.

No food except Ice cream and confectionery.

Bars on all levels. 

Bars at Stalls and Circle level. 

Toilets in Stalls and Circle, two gents and two ladies. Unisex disabled toilet at stalls level.

General price band information

Theatres use "dynamic pricing." Seat prices change according to demand for a particular performance. Prices below were compiled as booking originally opened. Current prices are advised at time of enquiry.

Based on paying FULL PRICE (no discount!) for tickets, site writers and contributing guests have ALSO created the colour-coded plans for "value for money," considering factors like views, comfort and value-for-money compared with other same-priced seats available.

For a full discussion, opinions, reviews, notes, tips, hints and advice on all the seats in this theatre, click on "BEST SEAT ADVICE" (on the left of your screen).

On the plans below:
Seats in GREEN many feel may offer either noticeable value, or something to compensate for a problem; for example, being a well-priced restricted view ticket. Any seats coloured LIGHT GREEN are sold at "premium" prices because the show producer thinks they are the best. The monkey says "you are only getting what you pay for" but uses this colour to highlight the ones it feels best at the price, and help everybody else find equally good seats nearby at lower prices.

Seats in WHITE, many feel, provided about what they pay for. Generally unremarkable.

Seats in RED are coloured to draw attention. Not necessarily to be avoided - maybe nothing specific is wrong with them, other than opinions that there are better seats at the same price. Other times there may be something to consider before buying – perhaps overpricing, obstructed views, less comfort etc.

Please remember that cheaper seats often do not offer the same view / location quality as top price ones, and that ticket prices are designed to reflect this difference.

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Details below are based on "first impressions" in October 2022. Readers are encouraged to add information from their own visits.

By value for money:

A Christmas Carol (ish)
Some details may change, the monkey will update as available.

 

Kyoto
Some details will change, the monkey will update as available.

 

 

By price:

A Christmas Carol (ish)
Some details may change, the monkey will update as available.

All performances from 21st November 2024 onwards

 

Preview performances until 20th November 2024 only

 

Kyoto
Some details will change, the monkey will update as available.

All performances except peak dates

 

Peak Date Performances

Peak weeks include weeks commencing 18th February, 7th April and 14th April 2025.

 

Previews from 9th to 11th January 2025 only

 

Notes

The DRESS CIRCLE is called the "First Balcony" in this theatre.

The UPPER CIRCLE is called the "Second Balcony" in this theatre.

Some details may change. The monkey will update as available.

Please note: The seating plans are not accurate representations of the auditorium. While we try to ensure they are as close to the actual theatre plan as possible we cannot guarantee they are a true representation. Customers with specific requirements are advised to discuss these with the theatre prior to booking to avoid any confusion.

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Nearest underground station

Tottenham Court Road - Northern (black) and Central (red) lines.

Buses

14, 19, 24, 29, 38, 175 plus night bus services N5 and N19 all stop nearby.

Taxi

Hail one in the busy street outside the venue.

Car park

Newport Place, China Town. The "Theatreland Parking Scheme" may be available here. Call Q-Park car parks on 0870 442 0104 or see www.q-park.co.uk for details. At this car park, parking under the "Theatreland Parking Scheme" allows a 50% discount in cost. Spaces CANNOT be reserved at these prices, so choose whether you would prefer to book and pay more, or use this scheme.

If you choose the "Theatreland Parking Scheme", you must get your car park ticket validated at the theatre's box office counter (the theatre attendant will insert the car parking ticket into a small machine which updates the information held on the magnetic strip on the reverse, thus enabling the discount). When you pay using the machines at the car park, 50% will be deducted from the full tariff. You may park for up to 4 hours after 12 noon, using this scheme and it is endorsed by the Society of London Theatre.

For a full list of car parks and theatres that participate in the 50% off theatreland scheme see www.q-park.co.uk.

 

Great Russell Street Car Park is also nearby. This theatre does not participate in the "Theatreland Parking" scheme, so there are no discounts available.

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