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.
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Contact Us - Please see our Access Contact Us page for details
For Access bookings, please call 0333 009 5399. Our contact centre team will assist you with your booking.
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 Toilet - Our accessible toilet can be found in the Stalls Bar area. The auditorium entrance is adjacent to the toilets.
Access Performances - All upcoming Audio Described, Captioned, BSL Interpreted and Relaxed performances are listed on our Assisted Performances page.
Visual Impairment Services - Information about our venue’s audio description, touch tours and other visual services can be found on our Visual Impairment Services page.
Hearing Impairment Services - Information about our venue’s hearing enhancement systems, signed performances and other hearing services can be found on our Hearing Impairment Services page. There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium with both loop and conventional headsets. Please email the Box Office directly at [email protected] to ensure you are sitting in the best seats for infrared reception and to reserve a headset in advance.
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.
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.