His Majesty's Theatre

Positioned entirely below street level and divided down the Centre by a main aisle, the Stalls contain 681 seats. Because the stage platform is built unusually high, sitting in the front Rows A through C requires an aggressive upward head tilt, with seats A10 to A12 sitting directly behind the conductor's podium where the musical director's head can clip the stage frame. Mid-stalls Rows F through H (seats 11 to 18) are the premier sweet spot, offering perfect eye-level views free of any structural hazards. Conversely, the rear Stalls suffer from a heavy Royal Circle overhang starting at Row L; by the time you reach Rows N through S, the ceiling cuts off the top third of the stage, hiding the chandelier's trajectory. Additionally, four cast-iron pillars create severe blind spots for seats S12–13, R12, R21, Q14, and Q21. While legroom across this historic footprint is generally tight, select seats next to aisle breaks (E1, E25, F1, F25, G1, G25, N1, N28, and Row P) offer expanded space, and this level benefits most from the theatre's modern air conditioning, keeping the temperature stable.