Ambassadors Theatre

The Ambassadors Theatre opened on 5th June 1913. The theatre presented Eugene O'Neill's The Emperor Jones starring Paul Robeson, The Mask of Virtue in 1935 which saw the West End stage debut of a 22 year old Vivien Leigh and Spring Meeting in 1938 with Margaret Rutherford. Britain's longest running production The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie opened at The Ambassadors on 25th November 1952 and played here until its 21st Birthday in 1974 when it transferred next door to the larger St Martin's Theatre.

Nearby venues:Apollo Victoria Theatre,Duke of Yorks Theatre,Fortune Theatre,Harold Pinter Theatre,Kit Kat Club at the Playhouse,Lyceum Theatre,Phoenix Theatre,Piccadilly Theatre,Savoy Theatre,Trafalgar Theatre

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We believe that the joy of live performances should be accessible to all, and we're committed to removing barriers so everyone can enjoy entertainment in a comfortable, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

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Getting around

Step free access and wheelchairs

The Ambassadors Theatre has 2 wheelchair positions located on Rows E and G of the Stalls. These are accessed via a platform lift from the foyer.

Wheelchair users wishing to use the platform lifts are kindly asked to check that their chair does not exceed the following maximum weight and dimensions: 85cm wide by 120cm length and 400kg. If your wheelchair exceeds the dimensions and/or weight above, please Contact Us to discuss alternative options.

Should you wish to arrive in a wheelchair and transfer into a theatre seat this is accessible via the lift, so please check the dimensions above. We can store your wheelchair in a nearby location to be brought to you when required.

Stair free access is in the Stalls via the lift.

Limited stairs - There is also limited stair access to the Circle Row F. There are a total of 5 steps up to these seats.

Accessible toilets

Our accessible toilet can be found in the Stalls Bar area. The auditorium entrance is adjacent to the toilets.

Enjoying the show

Services for blind, partially sighted or otherwise visually impaired audiences

Information about our venue’s audio description, touch tours and other visual services can be found on our Visual Impairment Services page.

Services for D/deaf and hard of hearing audiences

Information about our venue’s hearing enhancement systems, signed performances and other hearing services can be found on our Hearing Impairment Services page. We have a Sennheiser MobileConnect system that works throughout the auditorium. You can either download the app onto your smartphone or collect a phone & headset from the ushers when you arrive. Please email the Box Office directly at [email protected] if you wish to reserve a phone/headset or if you have any further questions.

Assistance dogs

Assistance Dogs are permitted in the auditorium and staff can dog sit by prior arrangement. Dogs will be looked after in the manager’s office. Please inform the box office at the time of booking.

Resources & help

Sensory guides

Sensory Guides for each performance are available from our Box Office. Please email the Box Office directly on [email protected] for further information.

Useful links

For any resources such as Symbol Resources or links to our Euan's Guide pages, please see our Additional Resources.

Visual story guide

The Ambassadors is proud to partner with Picturepath to offer personalised Visual Story Guides created by you. To download please visit your app store of choice.

Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picturepath/id1339643269

Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acorn.picapp&hl=en_US&pli=1

Further information and questions

Details of company-wide Access Services are available in our Access Section. Any other questions please see our FAQ’s.