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Here’s part 2 to my previous best theatres to go to for a great views for cheap prices. It’s not easy to find good deals for all the shows we want to see but if you’re on a budget it doesn’t mean you can’t still get a good close view of the show. Here’s three more theatres that offer great views even from the cheapest seats in the auditorium.
Dominion Theatre
Conveniently located right opposite Tottenham Court Road station the Dominion Theatre with it’s huge marquee and bright red heel is hard to miss. But the inside of the Theatre is somehow even more glamorous. With rich red seats and walls the Theatre is truly one of the grandest interiors in the West End. Although originally planned as a musical theatre the venue spent just over 50 years as a cinema. Where it notably hosted Charlie Chaplin London premier of City Lights. In 1981 it became a live venue and has since hosted many musicals. The theatre is huge with a 2000+ capacity spread over two floors. Both floors have decent rake and tiering which means heads are normally not an issue. With multiple aisles separating the blocks of seating access is fairly easy and even the further seats have decent legroom and uninterrupted views.
The current show is The Devil Wears Prada starring Vanessa Williams. Based on the iconic hit film the new musical has finally landed in London’s West End. With music by Elton John and a book by Paul Rudnick who also worked on the screenplay for the original film. The show has been praised for it’s performances. Vanessa Williams said to be a true star and stepping up to the iconic role originally played by Meryl Streep. With Amy Di Bartolomeo receiving an Olivier nomination for her role as Emily. The show is currently booking till January 3rd 2026 and Vanessa Williams will star until 18th October. Don’t miss your chance to see her incredible Miranda Priesley and book in advance now for the best prices.
Shaftesbury Theatre
The Shaftesbury Theatre is located in Shaftesbury avenue and was originally the New Prince’s Theatre before it’s name change in 1963. The Theatre has three floors and the upper circle is always very reasonably priced. Although the seats are not the most comfortable with some complaints about limited legroom the view will hopefully make up for it. The view is clear and still feels quite close with a good span of the entire stage. And the dress circle and stalls are even better with good rakes and tiers to both.
Just for one day is now playing at the Shaftesbury until January 2026. It is a gloriously fun but informative musical about how the Live Aid Concert came about. Starring Craige Els as Bob Geldof we follow the story of Band Aid which became Live Aid. And how this mammoth music event that was like nothing before it and nothing after it came to be.
The Other Palace
The Other Palace is the newest theatre on this list opening in 2012. It’s also the only off West End theatre. When built it was described by the architect as the “first newly built theatre complex in central London for 30 years”. Designed more like a cinema the cinema only technically has one floor the stalls but it is tiered the entire way up which means you’ll never have to look around or over someone’s head. And at only 13 rows deep you’re never too far from the action. This is probably one of the best in London for great views for cheap prices.
The show currently playing at the Other Palace is Saving Mozart, a new musical about the true story of the genius and the people in his life who helped shape him to the musical legend he is remembered as. Starring Aimie Atkinson, Jack Chambers and Erin Caldwell the story delves into Mozart’s life. His family and the extraordinary women who challenged, shaped and ultimately saved him.
After Saving Mozart’s limited 5 week run, 50 first dates will open on the 14th September. Bringing the iconic Adam Sandler rom-com to stage, the musical adapts the heartfelt hilarious story of bachelor Henry meeting Lucy and after an amazing first date where he’s convinced shes the one. She wakes up the next morning with no memory of their first date. Starring Georgina Castle(Mean Girls) and Josh St. Clair(Ghost) the new musical is a heart-warming love story worth seeing over and over.
Hopefully this has helped you with deciding what shows to potentially see on a budget. For Great views for cheap prices book with theatrebookings now!
