Lyttelton Theatre, National

Address:

South Bank, London, SE1 9PX

Capacity:

890

The Lyttelton Theatre takes its name from the first board chairman of the National Theatre, Oliver Lyttelton. It is one of three auditoriums in the National Theatre, and is the second largest sitting in between the Olivier Theatre and the Dorfman Theatre.

The theatre was designed with a traditional proscenium arch, much like the typical theatre seen in the West End. The unique quality of the Lyttelton is that the proscenium arch may be adjusted to create different stage spaces, as well as accommodating an orchestra pit. The space offers exceptional acoustics and sightlines for the audience - there are no restricted view seats.

Seating

The auditorium has two levels, Stalls and Circle, both of which are raked, offering exceptional views from all seats. The 890-seat theatre is smaller than most West End houses, and offers a very intimate theatrical experience.

Of note, the first four rows in the Stalls do not have arm rests, are slightly narrower seats and are not raked.

Seating Plan

Lyttelton Theatre, National Map and Travel Info

Nearest tube:

Waterloo

Tube lines:

Waterloo & City, Bakerloo, Northern, Jubilee

Location:

National

Railway station:

Waterloo

Bus numbers:

(Waterloo Road) 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, 139, 168, 171, 172, 176, 188, 243, 341, 521, RV1, X68

Night bus numbers:

(Waterloo Road) 139, 176, 188, 243, 341, N1, N68, N76, N171, N343

Car park:

National Theatre, Upper Ground (1min)

Within congestion zone?:

Yes

Directions from tube:

(10mins) Follow signs for exits to the South Bank. This should lead you to an underground pedestrian passage called ‘Sutton Walk’ that emerges at the South Bank. Turn right and walk along the river Thames until you see the National Theat

Facilities at Lyttelton Theatre, National

Facilities:

Air conditioned

Bar

Disabled toilets

Infrared hearing loop

Toilets

Wheelchair accessible