August Wilson's Fences is at the Lyric Hammersmith, with seats from £10 to £60, and peak and off-peak prices are close.

Under-30s and students pay from £10, TodayTix has savings of up to 39%, and groups get the biggest reduction.

The Dress Circle is the prime choice, with panoramic, comfortable views. The Stalls get you close, but watch for neck strain and side angles, and the Upper Circle is the value pick, with a good overall view but less detail.