National Theatre - Olivier | Wheelie Good Show

The Olivier Theatre is part of the National Theatre Complex and was opened in 1976. It has a amphitheatre design. It is located on the South Bank near the London Eye, Charing Cross Station and the South Bank Center. It has a capacity of 1,100 and is run by the National Theatre Trust

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Booking was easy and made by online using the National Theatre website.

To enable access rate ticket you need to register for their access scheme. They link to a this page can be found here. You will be able to select various different options including wheelchair space, step free seating amongst other options.

Once you have registered you need to check out with by adding the zero cost membership to your basket. After this when you sign in to your account your access needs will be automatically identified and you will be able to book seats online which suit your needs.

If you are eligible there is a free carer ticket and access rate so the ticket prices are very reasonable.

The National Theatre also offer a variety of adaptations and assistances when booking tickets and visiting the venue. Full information can be found here.

List of Accessibility requirement options

Accessibility

Access Overview

Access from the entrance is flat and level. You need to take the lift to the first floor and from there the theatre is in front of you.

Once inside the stalls the wheelchair spaces are in the back row with the companion seat beside.

Access Host

There is no access host at the Olivier Theatre and it becomes very busy during show days. There is an access desk where you can get accessibility equipment and when you get to the main doors the usher will instruct you about which door to enter to get to your seat.

Toilet Facilities

The accessible toilet was located to the left down a corridor once inside the Olivier theatre main doors. There is also a public toilet inside the main downstairs lobby.

Seat & View

There are three wheelchair park spaces at the back of the stalls. One located at the side R13, (companion seat R14) and 2 in the centre R27 (companion seat R25) and R33 (companion seat R35). However these spaces are not raised but the companion seats next to them are.

The two spaces in the centre (R27, R33) have a very poor view because they are not raised. The seat in front blocks most of the view unless you can manoeuvre into the centre a little more. The two at the side have a better view and there is more space to move around and get a better view.

The wheelchair spaces are at the back and therefore it is quick and easy to exit. The lifts do become very congested so its advisable to use these promptly at the end.

Click here to view seat plan