The Lives of Others sells strongly, so the cheapest seats for a date go first. Preview performances are cheaper, and peak and off-peak prices are close, so a preview is the main saving to aim for.

Groups get the biggest reduction, from £45 a head.

The Dress Circle has the best elevated views at the Adelphi, though its rear rows get warm and the side seats lose depth. The middle of the Stalls is premium, but the stage is high and the overhang cuts the rear. The Upper Circle is clear and cheaper, but a steep climb, a tight fit and rising heat. Seats run from £30 to £195.