About @sohoplace London
- @sohoplace London is a relatively new theatre with an excellent seating plan.
- The venue has a little over 600 seats, with no seats more than six rows from the stage.
- @sohoplace London's seating plan is divided into Stalls, First Balcony, and Second Balcony. Each area offers a unique vantage point to watch different kinds of theatre performances.
- Centre seats in all areas of the theatre provide excellent viewing. The sound from the theatre's state-of-the-art sound system also converges at the centre seats, making them the best place to enjoy performances at @sohoplace London.
- Guests can pick up headsets, packs and neck loops from the house team, although they're given on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The West End theatre space seemed incomplete to Nica Burns, a leading West End producer and owner. He envisaged "a theatre which could add a different dimension to our vibrant West End landscape." @sohoplace London is his vision come true: a facility that 'pushes theatre boundaries' and provides creatives with the space to experiment and produce quality work.
@sohoplace London opened in 2022, making it the first new-build West End theatre in 50 years. The project was completed over 12 years and is owned by Nica Burns and operated by Nimax Theatres.
Adjacent to the site of the old Astoria theatre, @sohoplace London is at the heart of Derwent London's £300 million regeneration of a neglected corner of Soho. The area totals 285,000 square feet and features offices, retail hubs, a piazza and the theatre at its centre.
- @sohoplace London is within the wider Soho Place development designed by Allford Hall Monaghan Morris.
- The theatre occupies five storeys of the building and includes an auditorium, rehearsal studio, crush bars, green room, back-of-house facilities, technical gallery, offices, rehearsal room and club.
- AHMM worked with HaworthTompkins, theatre consultant Charcoalblue and acoustician Arup to design @sohoplace London's 600-seat auditorium.
- The auditorium is located on the first four floors, freeing up the ground floor for a public restaurant and bar.
- The auditorium is wrapped to the north and east by galleries and interval bars.
- The midnight blue interiors are prominent across the auditorium, with Covelano Crema marble, golden metalwork, and star constellations etched out in illuminated crystals, leaving visitors awestruck.
- The auditorium is designed in a way that offers complete flexibility. According to the event, the seating and stage settings can be changed from in-the-round settings to long or short thrust formats, with variable stalls rake and other flexible details.
@sohoplace London opened with the play 'Marvellous,' which ran from 15th October to 26th November. The true story followed Neil ‘Nello’ Baldwin, who decided to ignore the noise and make his life marvellous.
'The Little Big Things,' Mouth artist Henry Fraser's best-selling memoir adapted into a brand-new musical, is also a popular offering. Nick Butcher and Tom Ling provide the soundtrack for the musical, adapted by Joe White and directed in its boundary-pushing world premiere by Luke Sheppard (& Juliet; My Son's a Queer).
'Brokeback Mountain,' a powerful love story with songs by Dan Gillespie Sells, is one of the blockbusters of the theatre. The play, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Mike Faist and Lucas Hedges, is the stage adaptation of Brokeback Mountain, a 2005 film starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Know Before You Go
- Tube: Tottenham Court Road on the Elizabeth Line is the closest tube station to @sohoplace London.
- Train: Train is another option to reach @sohoplace London. The venue is 15-18 minutes from Charing Cross Station, served by the Bakerloo and Northern lines.
- Bus: You can also take the bus from anywhere in London and reach @sohoplace London. Bus numbers 14, 19, 22b, 24, 29, 38 and 176 pass through Covent Garden, the nearest bus stop.
- Parking: Q-Park Soho is one of the nearest car parks to @sohoplace London. It is just six minutes from the attraction and is open 24 hours. NCP London Covent Garden is another nearby parking lot open 24 hours a day.
- Lift: @sohoplace London provides lift access to each level of the theatre.
- Drinks: @sohoplace London has bars on each level.
- Washrooms: Unisex adaptable toilets are present on each level of the theatre. Except for the Stalls level, ladies' and gents' toilets are also present on each level.
- Step-free Access: @sohoplace London's foyer offers step-free access from the street level through the main entrance.
- Accessible toilets: Accessible toilets are available on each level of the theatre.
- Discounts: @sohoplace London offers discounted tickets to disabled individuals.
- Seats: Special seats have been made for individuals in a wheelchair inside the theatre.
- Guide dogs: Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome to @sohoplace London, but ensure that you inform the team beforehand.
- Steps: While the foyer of the theatre is step-free from street level, guests will need to climb a few stairs to reach each area of the theatre. Guests must climb 28 stairs to access the Stalls, 46 for the First Balcony, and 64 for the Second Balcony.
- Book in Advance: @sohoplace London is on its way to becoming a popular theatre in London. Therefore, you may find it difficult to get tickets if you book at the last minute. Ensure you buy tickets in advance.
- Buy Online: Choose online tickets to @sohoplace London because they may come with discounts and exciting deals.
- Public Transport: Choose public transport to reach the attraction. Parking may be difficult to avail of, and you will need to pay to park at nearby locations.
- Dress Recommendation: There's no dress code for @sohoplace London, but ensure you wear suitable clothing. Smart casuals are encouraged. Avoid shorts and slippers.
- Access: Inform the theatre staff beforehand if you or your guests need help with a wheelchair or plan on bringing an assistance dog.
Cavo Restaurant London: Cavo Restaurant London is an authentic destination for Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant's menu pays homage to the islands and coast, providing brunch, lunch, and dinner options. Don't miss the signature seafood menu that blends Mediterranean traditions with modern fusion ones.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill: Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of the best fast-food chains in London, offering delicious Mexican cuisine, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls. The restaurant believes 'there is a connection between how food is raised and prepared, and how it tastes.' No artificial flavours, microwaves, or freezers are used at any stage of your food's preparation.
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Nando's Soho: Looking for something quick and delicious? Head to Nando's, Soho. You can enjoy the legendary, flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken and other dishes before or after an enjoyable theatre experience.
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Plaza Khao Gaeng: Plaza Khao Gaeng celebrates Southern Thailand's diverse cuisine that counts curries thick with fresh coconut milk and aromatic curry pastes as one of the dishes. Each dish and even the restaurant's location seek inspiration from the streets of Thailand. You can order whatever you want but don't miss Plaza Khao Gaeng's curries on your visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions About @sohoplace London
@sohoplace is located in the West End next to prominent theatres in the area. The address is 4 Soho Pl, Charing Cross Rd, London W1D 3BG, United Kingdom.
You can reach @sohoplace London by tube, train, and bus. Driving to the location is not ideal as you'll need to pay and park.
@sohoplace London is a relatively new theatre, so it hasn't hosted world-famous shows and productions yet. However, it has hosted musicals and plays like 'Marvellous,' 'The Little Big Things,' and 'Brokeback Mountain.'
Ticket prices vary depending on the show, production and seating location.
You can book your tickets to shows playing at @sohoplace London online at London Theatre Tickets. You will get the best deals and discounts and all the information you need at your fingertips.
Yes. @sohoplace London provides wheelchair access through the theatre. Auditorium seats and toilets are accessible for individuals in a wheelchair. There is street-level access to the foyer, lifts and guide dogs are also allowed.
Yes. @sohoplace London is close to several restaurants where you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc. Plaza Khao Gaeng, Nando’s, Chipotle, etc. are a few popular spots.
@sohoplace London is close to the Oxford Circus, the British Museum, the Royal Academy of Arts, and prominent West End theatres.
