Gillian Lynne Theatre

The Stalls are arranged in a steep, semi-circular horseshoe that wraps tightly around the thrust stage. Due to the modern build dating from the 1970s, the floor features a very steep rake, ensuring clear sightlines from the middle to the back without obstruction from tall patrons. Seating is divided into three blocks by two deep aisles. The Centre Block directly faces the stage, offering a panoramic, cinematic view at a premium price. The Left and Right Side Wings run down the sides of the stage with heavily angled seats; while this puts audience members extremely close to the actors, it occasionally results in profile or back views and can restrict visibility of the far upstage corners depending on the set design. For the best value, Rows J to M in the Centre Block are highly recommended, as pricing drops significantly while the steep slope maintains a view virtually identical to the premium rows in front. The inner ends of Rows E to I on the side blocks also offer excellent value, since they sit adjacent to the aisles, keeping the viewing angle mild while being priced at the lower side-block rate. Rows M to P in the Centre Block sit under the Dress Circle overhang, but because the overhang starts late (around Row P) and is set very high, it does not obstruct the view, representing a strong budget-to-mid-range option. For legroom, Row I is ideal as it sits directly behind a horizontal cross-aisle, offering completely unlimited space. Row A (front row) also provides ample legroom but is positioned against a high stage, which can strain the neck and block floor visuals. The outer edges of Row H (specifically seats 34 and 49) and Row G (seats 1 and 20) should be avoided for legroom as the curve of the auditorium narrows the seating structure, reducing knee-room.