Theatre Royal Drury Lane Access Information

Welcome to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane Access information page.

Below you will find information on the Theatre Royal Drury Lane and our facilities along with specific show information such as dedicated Assisted Performances and content warnings.

For details on how to book access tickets or for general LW Theatre Access information please visit our Access page by clicking here.

Theatre Royal Drury Lane and Facilities

We are excited to welcome you to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Below you will find information about the venue and our facilities that you may need for your visit.

The Theatre and Facilities information on this page is also downloadable in large print here.

Accessible Toilets

Theatre Royal Drury Lane has accessible toilets available on 3 of the 4 levels.

STALLS – Accessible toilet facilities are available on both sides of the auditorium, leading off from row M (low and high seat numbers).

ROYAL CIRCLE – Accessible toilet facilities are available on both sides of the auditorium, leading off from row K (low and high seat numbers).

GRAND CIRCLE – Accessible toilet facilities are available on the right hand side of the auditorium, leading off from row E (low seat numbers).

Bars and Kiosks

The Gift Shop and Cecil Beaton Bar are accessible from the step-free Russell Street entrance.

The Grand Saloon Bar and Ivor Novello Terrace are accessible from the Royal Circle level passenger lift.

The Rotunda champagne bar has 2 steps to take you there from the foyer.

Assistance Dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome in the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Our staff are always happy to look after your assistance dog for you whilst you enjoy your visit.

Medical Requirements

If you need to bring medication, food or drink to manage a medical condition, or medical equipment you are welcome to do so. Please ask to speak to a manager when you arrive before going through our security searches. Please note, with the exception of first aid equipment we are not in possession of any medical equipment.

Evacuation Policy

Our access hosts are trained in how to assist customers with access requirements in case of an emergency. These staff members will be specifically allocated to assist any customers with access requirements in an emergency situation.

Special Effects

Strobe and flashing lights are regularly used during performances at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. For a full list of all content warnings for Frozen the Musical please click here.

For more information, please call our Stage Door on 0203 925 2910 and ask to speak to a manager.

Access to Seating and Viewing Areas

A passenger lift is available to all 4 levels with step-free access and non-transferable wheelchair spaces available on all levels except for the Balcony. Step-free access is available from the Russell St entrance.

In the Stalls step-free access ramps from the foyer lead to the sides of row M providing easy access for wheelchair users. Transferrable Wheelchair users will find any of our inside aisle seats in the Stalls to be suitable.

Royal Circle – There are 39 steps to reach the rear of the level. Step-free access from the passenger lift is available to row K.

Grand Circle – There are 66 steps from ground floor level. Step-free access from the passenger lift is available to row E (low numbers side) or 2/3 steps down/up to rows D/F.

Balcony – There are 112 steps up from ground floor level. The passenger lift will take you to the front of the level where there is Step Free access to row B.

Our trained access hosts will be available to assist visually impaired customers upon arrival and throughout their visit, if required.

Access to Performance

An Infra-Red audio enhancement system is available for deaf or hearing-impaired patrons. Headsets and hearing aid loops are available and should be requested from a member of Front of House staff upon arrival. Please advise the operator of this requirement when booking your tickets to ensure you are seated in a suitable area of the auditorium.

In conjunction with the Producer of each show, Theatre Royal Drury Lane hosts regularly scheduled assisted performances, including Audio-described, Captioned, BSL Interpreted and Relaxed performances.

Access Hosts

Our Access Hosts are available to assist customers with any specific requirements throughout their visit, so please speak to a member of staff upon arrival if you require assistance. Our staff are also on hand throughout your visit to assist with any purchases you may wish to make. If the bars or kiosks are not accessible to you, we can offer an in-seat service. There is a cloakroom available. Items can be checked in for £3 for clothing items and £5 for bags and suitcases.

Plan Your Visit to Theatre Royal Drury Lane

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Why not start planning your day to make sure your time with us at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane is as smooth as possible?

More information for your visit

The Tempest

The Jamie Lloyd Company presents a joyous and captivating season of Shakespeare in London’s iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

“We are such stuff as dreams are made on.”

The legendary Sigourney Weaver makes her West End debut as Prospero in this enchanting story of revenge and forgiveness.

BSL Signed Performance
Audio Described Performance (via Vocal Eyes)
Captioned Performance (via StageText)

Much Ado About Nothing

“I do love nothing in the world so well as you: is not that strange?”

Tom Hiddleston is Benedick and Hayley Atwell is Beatrice. Two of their generation’s finest actors collaborate with director Jamie Lloyd again in this savagely funny and beautifully tender battle of wits.

BSL Signed Performance
Captioned Performance (via StageText)
Audio Described Performance (via Vocal Eyes)

Disney’s Hercules

Ancient Greece. A time of gods, mortals… and Hercules, who isn’t quite either. But if he’s not a god, how can he possibly save the world from Hades? It’s one thing flexing those pecs, but going from zero to hero requires a different kind of strength.

Get ready for a wise-cracking, column-shaking, underworld-rocking ride of adventure, self-discovery, and love. In tunics.

Directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw, with music by Alan Menken, lyrics by David Zippel a brand-new book by Robert Horn and Kwame Kwei-Armah, and co-choreography by Tanisha Scott, Disney’s Hercules delivers a thrilling night out that leaves you ready to conquer Mount Olympus.

Dive into the underworld with Disney’s new West End musical, Hercules.

Scheduled Assisted Performances

Captioned Performance

Monday 15 September 2025

BSL Signed Performance

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Relaxed Performance

Saturday 15 November 2025

Audio Described Performance

Saturday 29 November 2025

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GalaPro

We’ve partnered with GalaPro – a revolutionary app for accessibility, to enjoy the show with subtitles, audio description and closed captioning.

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LW Theatres Access Scheme

The LW Access Scheme is designed for those who need additional assistance to services within our theatres.

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