For the most immediate experience, the Stalls put you right on the ground floor, closest to the stage. You'll generally find a good rake here, ensuring clear sightlines over heads, though it feels less pronounced in the very front rows.

Legroom is typically generous, especially in the central blocks. Be warned: the stage is notably high, so rows A-C demand a significant upward viewing angle, which can strain your neck, particularly for action at stage level.

Side stalls offer good views, but with a noticeable angle. Further back, from approximately row T/U onwards, the Dress Circle overhang begins to obscure the very top of the stage.

Private boxes are also available at the sides, offering an intimate but angled perspective.

Many consider the Dress Circle to offer some of the best overall views, providing a comprehensive perspective ideal for opera and ballet. As the first elevated tier, it boasts an excellent rake, ensuring unobstructed sightlines, and legroom is generally good, comparable to the Stalls.

However, be aware of the pronounced curve: seats at the extreme sides will have a significantly angled view, potentially cutting off the furthest parts of the stage. The Upper Circle overhang is high and typically won't obstruct your view for most of this level, only affecting the very top of the stage for the last few rows.

Private boxes are also available here, offering varying angled views.

For a higher, more distant perspective than the Dress Circle, the Upper Circle often represents good value. As the second elevated tier, it features a steep rake, which effectively helps maintain clear sightlines over heads, though you'll certainly notice the overall height and distance from the stage.

Legroom can be more restricted here compared to the lower tiers, particularly in certain rows. The curve of the circle remains pronounced, impacting side views.

Be aware that a safety rail at the front of this section can cause minor obstructions for shorter individuals, particularly in the front rows. The Balcony overhang may begin to obscure the very top of the stage for the last few rows of this section.

As the highest and furthest tier from the stage, the Balcony offers the most affordable tickets. It features a very steep rake, which ensures clear views over the heads of those in front.

However, the significant height and distance mean that fine details of performers' expressions may be difficult to discern without optical aids. Legroom is generally the most restricted in the theatre, so taller people should take note.

The safety rail at the front of the Balcony can be a significant visual obstruction for shorter audience members in the front rows. Expect highly angled views from the far side seats due to the pronounced curve, and be aware that some seats, particularly at the extreme sides and rear, may have severely restricted or partial views due to the architectural design and distance.