This intimate, pillar-free level puts you remarkably close to the performers, with 275 seats spread across a compact, shallow layout at street level. You'll enjoy unobstructed sightlines from every seat.

The stage is notably low, so even those in Row A get a comfortable view without neck strain. While the gentle floor rake means your view can be sensitive to the person in front, sightlines generally remain clear.

Be aware that the Dress Circle balcony overhangs the rear seats from Row H onwards. By Rows J through L, this creates a tunnel-like feel that can cut off the very top of the set or elevated lighting rigs.

For a perfect, full frame of the stage completely clear of the overhang, aim for the premium sweet spot in the centre of Rows E through G (seats 10 to 18). Legroom is tight throughout due to the historic footprint, but you can gain some breathing room by securing seats on the ends of rows adjacent to the wide side aisles on this fully air-conditioned level.

This single, steeply raked balcony tier offers a highly focused, close-up perspective of the stage from its 219 seats. Small and remarkably close to the performance space, it feels like a natural extension of the Stalls.

The sharp incline guarantees an unobstructed view over the heads of the row in front, and unlike many historic venues, you won't find a major safety railing obstructing your line of sight from Row A. For arguably the best panoramic views in the building, target the central seats in Rows A through D.

While the balcony curves gently toward the stage, be aware that the extreme end seats (seats 1 to 3 and 22 to 24 in Rows A through D) are angled, requiring a slight head turn to take in the full set. You'll find legroom surprisingly more forgiving here than in the Stalls, allowing for a more comfortable seating posture.

For the most open feel, Row E at the very back of the theatre is highly recommended, and this entire tier generally remains cooler than the Stalls below.