Hadestown Tickets - Lyric Theatre

Hadestown Tickets - London

The acclaimed Broadway musical HADESTOWN by singer-songwriter Anais Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin made its much-anticipated West End premiere at the Lyric Theatre in February 2024 and has kept audiences enthralled ever since.

HADESTOWN transports audiences onto an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back and intertwines two mythical love stories – one of young dreamers Eurydice and Orpheus, and the other of King Hades and his wife Persephone in a defiant, resonant, and hopeful theatrical experience.

HADESTOWN is your invitation to use your imagination to look at how the world could be the winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album. Forbes described the musical as ‘an epic celebration of music, togetherness, and hope

The Lyric Theatre is a medium-sized West End venue located on Shaftesbury Avenue with four levels of seating and a capacity of 1061 seats.

Due to support pillars throughout the theatre, there are some restricted views in certain areas of the auditorium. The rows all curve into a horseshoe shape which causes the seats at the end to suffer from side-angle views of the stage.

Premium seats are located in rows F-J in the centre of the Stalls which offer the best overall view of the stage along with seats in the front and centre of the Dress Circle which will suit patrons who prefer an elevated view of the stage. Due to pillars, and also the shape of the auditorium, some seats with restricted views are sold at a lower cost to suit patrons on a budget, or lastminute bargain hunters in search of cheap Hadestown tickets.

Studying the seating plan carefully to exploit the cut-off points within the different pricing structures can also yield dividends as the seats around the premium section in the Stalls can offer similar views but fall into lower price bands.

Private boxes are also available in the Lyric Theatre. These are primarily located on the sides of the Dress Circle, have two and three seats, and contain freestanding chairs to allow patrons to maximize both their view and comfort. These are usually priced comparably to seats in the Grand Circle.

Address
29 Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W1D 7ES

Venue Facilities
Air conditioned

Nearest Tube
Piccadilly Circus

Tube Lines
Bakerloo, Piccadilly

Directions from nearest tube

(3mins) Take Shaftesbury Avenue along the side where the famous illuminated signs are. The theatre will be on your left about 100 metres along.

Railway Station
Charing Cross

Bus Numbers
(Shaftesbury Avenue) 12, 14, 19, 38; (Regent Street) 6, 13, 15, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453

Night Bus Numbers
(Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N19, N38; (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, N3, N13, N15, N109, N18, N136

Car Park
Brewer Street (3mins)

Within Congestion Zone
Yes

Box Office Theatre Tickets

On Sale STA

Day Tickets

On Sale STA

Hadestown is recommended for ages 8+

2 hours 30 minutes (including 1 20 minute interval)

How Can I Book Cheap Tickets To Hadestown?

There is usually strong demand for tickets during peak times such as weekends and school holidays, so these times should be avoided if searching for bargains.  There are, however, four tiers in the venue, and with eight shows per week to fill there is usually value to be found for off-peak midweek performances as well as in some of the cheaper seats in the top two tiers.

Are There Any Restricted View Seats That Should Be Avoided When Booking Tickets To Hadestown?

The venue has four separate levels with the best seats in the stalls and the dress circle.  Some seats feature a slightly obscured view in the rear stalls caused by the overhang from the dress circle, and two supportive pillars that cause issues in rows Q and R.  Pillars also cause problems in the dress circle from row F onwards, and the shallow raking of the seats can be an issue for shorter patrons.  The upper circle on the second floor offers a pretty good view despite the height above the stage and is not affected by the overhang from the balcony, although it is a little cramped. The balcony itself is very high up with several sections on the sides featuring quite bad restrictions and should possibly be avoided by people suffering from vertigo, although the seats in this section in the centre do offer a clear view of the stage.  It is always highly recommended to study the seating plan thoroughly before booking tickets at the Lyric Theatre to ensure complete transparency and peace of mind over your purchase.

Where Is The Best Place To Book Tickets To Hadestown?

The price of tickets is determined by market forces, and with popular shows, tickets for weekend performances will be in great demand.  This means that to avoid booking fees for peak performances it may be beneficial to book directly from the box office rather than online. For off-peak shows and during the quieter months such as November, January, and February, as well as the weeks that follow school holidays, there is a possibility of discounted seats to be found online and through the official retail outlets in and around Leicester Square.

Is It Cheaper To Book Tickets To Hadestown Midweek?

The short answer is yes but there are no guarantees.  With popular shows, the likelihood is that demand will outweigh the supply for peak performances such as weekends and school holidays.  There are four different levels to the theatre though and multiple price bands that can offer good value for lastminute bargain hunters who are prepared to study the seating plan.

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Event Detail

10 February 2024
15 February 2026
Lyric Theatre
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