For the ultimate experience in this immense, approximately 1,300-seat ground-floor tier, aim for the premium sweet spot: centre seats in Rows H through N (seats 15 to 35). These offer perfect centre-stage views, clear of the overhang, with the best acoustic balance.

The Stalls split into front and rear blocks behind Row P via a wide cross-walkway. Be aware that the auditorium is exceptionally wide; seats on the extreme outer wings (Rows G through Q, seats 1 to 7 and 45 to 52) face the stage at an acute diagonal, which can distort depth perception and even block your view of the opposite far wing.

The gentle rake in the front block (Rows A to P) means sightlines to the lower stage floor can be easily obstructed by taller patrons in front. The Dress Circle overhang begins at Row R, becoming severe from Rows W through ZZZ, where it cuts off the top half of the proscenium arch and hides any elevated scenic elements.

Legroom is generally decent; Row Q, directly behind the cross-aisle, offers unlimited space to stretch out. A major plus: the entire ground floor is heavily climate-controlled by large-capacity industrial ventilation, ensuring consistently cool and fresh air.

For an unparalleled, cinematic overview of the stage, the front section of the Dress Circle (Rows A through G) is ideal, especially for tracking large-scale choreography and lighting geometries. This expansive, sweeping balcony tier, accessed via wide foyer staircases, holds approximately 1,000 seats across three massive blocks.

However, because this tier extends exceptionally far back, the rear blocks (Rows P through Y) feel very distant, making it difficult to read facial expressions without binoculars. Row A features a long, integrated safety bar along the balcony ledge; for smaller patrons or children, this bar cuts directly through the lower half of the stage frame, requiring them to lean forward throughout the performance.

Legroom is tighter than in the Stalls, with a compressed seat pitch in the rear rows that sits your knees higher against the seat backs in front. Furthermore, as heat rises from the Stalls below, the upper rows of this tier consistently run warmer and more humid during packed performances.

The long, steep steps down to the front rows also require careful navigation.