The Courtroom Stalls hold between 218 and 234 seats on the main floor of the chamber, wrapping around the central staging area in a sweeping semi-circular block. Staged in a traverse/in-the-round hybrid layout, the performance area sits on the exact same floor plane as the audience, meaning Rows A and B place you right in the action as actors move through the cross-aisles.

Rows C through E represent the mathematical sweet spot, where a gentle rake lets you easily follow the action across the Judge's Bench, Witness Box, and Jury Box without any neck strain. The entire ground floor is free of structural columns, and the seating consists of wide, individual fixed leather armchairs built into the original wood council fixtures.

Select rows (specifically Rows B, E, and F) feature built-in wooden desk ledges or shelves that provide convenient surfaces for drinks, and Row F sits on a flat walkway track behind the main bank, offering exceptional legroom and a slightly elevated perspective.

For the ultimate immersive experience, the VIP Jury Box places you directly within the performance space, a highly specialized single-row structure with just 12 seats. Positioned as an active set piece behind the main stage, you'll find your perspective reversed, looking out at the Courtroom Stalls over the shoulders of the judge and lawyers.

While the proximity to performers is unmatched, be aware the sightline is unconventional: sitting directly behind the witness stand means actors may occasionally have their backs to you during key monologues, requiring you to follow the blocking sideways. The seats are the original high-backed, cushioned civic jury chairs, offering generous legroom within their fixed wooden frames.

As a premium tier, your ticket includes complimentary refreshments served directly to your box, and you may even be required to participate in the show, perhaps by reading the verdict.

Perched high within the historic marble-and-stone perimeter walls, the upper Galleries offer a classic panoramic bird's-eye view from three steeply raked balcony tiers. The Central Gallery, with 53 seats, sits directly opposite the Judge's Bench, providing clean sightlines from Rows A and B.

The North and South Galleries, each with 43 seats, line the left and right side walls; here, you'll look down at a steep angle, and the extreme ends of these rows may clip action on the far side of the courtroom. Be warned: as a historic chamber, these tiers are heavily intercepted by original structural marble columns.

Seats in Rows C and D, particularly in the outer side blocks and specific seats like Central C26 and South C8, suffer from severe column obstructions that will block your line of sight. Seating consists of tight wooden benches with thin padding, and legroom is highly restrictive, especially in Row A against the stone barrier ledge.

Furthermore, the domed ceiling creates a heat trap without modern air conditioning, making this level warm and humid. Access requires navigating steep, winding stone stairs with no lift, toilets, or bar facilities, so this tier is not recommended for guests with limited mobility or vertigo.