These days they're usually taken over by punters, located in the lowest part of the theatre, closest to the stage. If you're too close to the stage you can miss the action or end up with a crick in your neck from staring upwards. As a rule rows in the stalls tend to offer the best views.
The dress circle — Also sometimes called the Royal Circle, first balcony or mezzanine, the dress circle is the next tier of seating above the stalls. Here's where you usually get the best views in the house, although if you're tall the leg room can be an issue, especially in older theatres.
The boxes — Boxes, also called loges, are small, private seating areas designed for a limited number of people. They're usually at the front and side of the auditorium, high above stage level. Many come with excellent views but it's important to check first since boxes occasionally have seriously impeded views for one reason or another.
The upper circle — Sometimes called the grand circle, you'll find upper circle seats in the second highest balcony. They're often very high up with remarkable views looking down if you pick your seats carefully. But bear in mind tall people sometimes struggle with the lack of leg room. Upper circle seats are usually about the same price as the rear stalls. Balcony or gallery — Some theatres have a third tier balcony, others don't.
Avoid these seats if you are worried by heights, since they can be as much as feet above the stage. Views can sometimes be impeded by the safety bars, especially if they were retro-fitted to an old theatre, and like the other balconies there's sometimes a legroom issue.
Tucked away underneath the Concert Hall, it feels a little like a wind tunnel thanks to its low roof. The Roslyn Packer is a thoughtfully designed theatre. This is the Time Out EAT list, our picks for the best places to dine in Sydney right now, from hot newcomers to time-honoured institutions, ranked by our expert local editors. About us.
Contact us. Discover the best of the city, first. We already have this email. Try another? The best seats in Sydney theatres. Sydney Lyric. Theatre Darling Harbour. Read more. The view will be almost identical, but you could use the money you save to buy tickets for more productions. Sometimes called the Royal Circle, this is often the middle level in an auditorium, or in theatres where there are only two, it is the top level.
Taking advantage of the higher, cheaper seats in the circle can make for a great theatre experience without blowing your budget on tickets. Also referred to as the Grand Circle, this is the third level of seating in an auditorium.
If you purchase upper circle tickets, you may not be able to see the facial expressions of those on stage, however the grandeur of a West End production will carry to the highest seats in a theatre. Sitting at the top of the auditorium, gallery seats are the fourth level of seating and are furthest away from the action, but will often be the cheapest seats in the theatre.
Unlike theatres having a common set of seats between them, each West End theatre will have their own range of restricted seat, based on safety rails, overhangs or sight lines. Restricted views may change depending on the production in a theatre, but sitting in these seats can often be a great way to find a cheaper ticket. Typically found on the same level as the dress circle, sitting in a box brings its own benefits. That said, there is something thrilling about the proximity to the actors you get in the lower section, and certainly the front rows are nowhere near as limited as in the Sumner.
Best are B 13 and Another flexible space, this one is rarely set up the same way twice, so choosing the best seats can be a bit of a crapshoot. There is no allocated seating, either, so there is often a bit of a wild stampede for good seats as soon as the curtain parts.
In general, it is best to get into the centre of any seating block, as some side seats can be very much on the side. This will give you the best chance at unimpeded views. But who knows, you may be walking around this space freely, or clumped together in a tiny corner.
The main things to be mindful of at fortyfivedownstairs are the structural poles that keep up the four levels of building above. They tend to get in the way, wherever you sit. About us. Contact us.
Photograph: Visit Victoria Where to sit in Melbourne's theatres Looking for the best seats in the house? Discover the best of the city, first. We already have this email. Try another? The best seats in Melbourne theatres. Princess Theatre. Theatre Melbourne. Worst: That great height brings us to the worst seats. Read more. Regent Theatre. Worst: From around the middle of the stalls, it begins to feel like you are watching the show from across the street.
State Theatre: Arts Centre Melbourne. Theatre Southbank.
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