Olivier Theatre
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Antigone at the Olivier Theatre, London
Please visit the event page to book tickets for Antigone.
About:
The Olivier Theatre is the largest of the three theatres located at the National with seasting for 1150 people. It is named after Sir Laurence Olivier, the first director of the company. The fan-shaped auditorium is influenced by the theatres of ancient Greece. Two main tiers of steeply raked seats - flanked by side-banks on a higher level - sweep down to the stage. In spite of its size, the Olivier has a concentrated intimacy. No seat is far from an actor's point of command; and the span of the seats matches their effective span of vision. The famous drum revolve, which can be raised and lowered eight metres below stage level, allows gigantic sets to be moved on and off stage in the blink of an eye.
Contact Details
The National Theatre - Olivier
South Bank
London
SE1 9PX
For all ticket enquiries, call:
020 7492 9968
Map
Facilities
Bar Access:
Six licensed bars. Access information: No steps to the Olivier Stalls and Circle bars (spacious, moveable seats) from the lifts. Soft drinks may be brought to disabled customers in the auditorium. Chair lift down a flight of steps to the Circle café from level 3 - contact a member of staff for assistance. The menu is available in large print.
Disabled Toilets:
Adapted WC on the left side of the Stalls corridor.
Wheelchairs/Limited M wheelchairs:
Lift to the Olivier Stalls. 3 spaces for wheelchair users in row R. A companion can sit next to the
left-hand space in row R, or in the row. Transfer seating is available to aisle seats - wheelchairs stored at back of auditorium.
Limited mobility:
Please ask to be seated in an aisle seat in the centre Stalls when you book.
Guide Dogs:
Guide dogs are not currently allowed in the auditorium, however staff are happy to dog sit. Dogs will be looked after in the cloakroom. Groups should contact the theatre manager’s office on 020 7452
3281.
Deaf/Hearing-Impaired:
Infra-red system with headsets or neck loops. Collect headsets/loops from box offices. Induction loops at service counters.
Disabled Access:
Main entrance reached from Upper Ground via Theatre Avenue to Theatre Square and a
drop off point approx. 40m from main entrance. Lifts up to the Olivier Theatre to right of information desk (to both Stalls and Circle levels) or staircases further in on each side (49 steps to Stalls, further 44 to Circle). Olivier Box office on level 2. No steps to the back of the Stalls, 10 steps up to raised sections. Centre Stalls auditorium has gradual shallow steps with a handrail on aisles 2 and 4. Lift to row G of Circle and 18 steps down to the front. Power assisted doors and ramps to terraces from Level 2.
