Step down into the Stalls, where around 500 seats fan out from a moderately high stage. Front Rows B through D put you incredibly close to the action, though you'll be tilting your head up and might miss details on the stage floor.

The floor rake is shallow in the front half, making your view sensitive to the person in front, but it steepens past Row H for better sightlines. A crucial note: the Royal Circle balcony overhangs from Row M.

By Rows P through U, this severely restricts your vertical view, cutting off elevated set pieces while the stage floor remains visible. For the best, natural eye-level views completely clear of the overhang, aim for centre seats in Rows E through K (seats 10 to 24).

Taller patrons will find legroom tight in the central block; aisle seats offer more lateral space. Under-seat vents keep things cool, except for a stagnant pocket deep under the rear overhang.

Climb the wide marble staircase to the Royal Circle, where around 370 seats sweep in a gentle, expansive curve. Front Rows A through D offer an exceptional elevated view, perfect for panoramic choreography and scenic automation, completely free of pillars.

Just note that the far outer edges (seats 1 to 4 and 28 to 32 in Rows A through E) curve sharply, giving you a side-on perspective that can clip action deep in the near-side wings. The Grand Circle projects over from Row G, causing mild ceiling compression past Row J, though this rarely cuts into the active stage frame.

Row A's legroom is heavily restricted by the solid front balcony wall, but Rows B through G offer standard, comfortable knee clearance. For the best combination of leg space and clear views, aim for centre seats in Rows F and G.

Prepare for a sustained climb of over 50 stairs up a dedicated stairwell to reach the Grand Circle, the highest tier, holding approximately 360 seats. This section is built on a highly aggressive, steep incline; while it demands caution when navigating the steps, it guarantees you look cleanly over the heads of the audience ahead.

A thick metal safety bar runs along the front of Row A; for smaller adults or children, this bar cuts horizontally through the bottom of the stage view, requiring them to lean forward to see the downstage area. The rear rows (Rows H to M) feel very distant, and from this steep downward angle, facial nuances are difficult to discern without binoculars.

Legroom on this level is the most compressed in the building, making aisle seats highly recommended for taller patrons. Expect this upper dome to be warmer and drier than lower levels due to rising heat.

Due to the steep steps and lack of passenger elevators, the Grand Circle is entirely unsuitable for patrons with limited mobility or vertigo.