Novello Theatre | Mamma Mia! Seating Guide – Best Views & Ticket Deals

Expert Recommendations for Mamma Mia! at Novello Theatre

Discover the best seats for Mamma Mia! at London's intimate Novello Theatre with our detailed seating guide. This Edwardian gem offers excellent sightlines throughout, but some sections provide exceptional value. Below we break down every seating option currently available.

🎯 Best Value Tickets (Under $100)

• Balcony Row E ($54): The cheapest option with surprisingly good overhead views of the stage. Perfect for budget-conscious theatergoers who don't mind being higher up.
• Grand Circle Row H ($87): Mid-tier Grand Circle seats with comfortable elevation - avoids the extreme steepness of rear rows while maintaining good sightlines.

✨ Sweet Spot (Best Balance of Price & View)

• Grand Circle Row D ($112): Front of Grand Circle offers excellent perspective of the full stage at fair price. You'll see all choreography patterns clearly.
• Dress Circle Row K ($112): Rear Dress Circle provides similar value - slightly more intimate than Grand Circle but same price point.

💎 Higher Tier Options (Premium Views)

• Dress Circle Rows B-D ($207-$289): The Novello's Dress Circle is considered its premium section - these front rows put you at perfect eye level with the performers.
• Stalls Rows L-P ($207-$289): Central stalls offer immersive experience. Row L at $289 is particularly good for seeing facial expressions.

⚠️ Considerations

• Stalls Rows U-V ($112-$153): While affordable, these back stalls may have slightly obstructed views of upstage areas due to the Novello's shallow rake.
• Balcony: Very high but unobstructed - best for enjoying the music and overall spectacle rather than facial expressions.
• Grand Circle: Steeper than Dress Circle but excellent sightlines - front rows (A-D) are particularly good value.

🎭 Stage View Comparison

• Dress Circle: Perfect elevation to appreciate all choreography (especially important for Mamma Mia's dance numbers)
• Stalls: Best for feeling immersed in the performance and seeing facial expressions clearly
• Grand Circle: Excellent overall perspective, especially for appreciating set design
• Balcony: Full stage visibility but distant - bring opera glasses for detail

💡 Our Top Pick

For most visitors, the Grand Circle Row D at $112 offers the best combination of view and value. You'll get nearly perfect sightlines at less than half the price of premium stalls seats. If budget allows, splurge on Dress Circle Row B ($289) for an unforgettable, intimate theater experience.

⏳ Last-Minute Options

The available Stalls Row O ($288) pair could be perfect for a spontaneous night out - close enough to feel the energy but not premium priced. Dress Circle Row J at $153 also represents good last-minute value.