Just four shallow steps from the foyer, the Stalls offer nearly half the venue's capacity across an expansive footprint. The stage platform is notably high, so while Rows B through D offer incredible closeness to the cast, be prepared for a distinct upward head tilt that can cut off the performers' feet.

Past Row E, the floor rises on a beautifully calibrated modern incline, ensuring completely clear sightlines over those in front. The Royal Circle balcony overhangs the rear seats from around Row Q, but thanks to massive 2017 structural height upgrades, only the final Rows U through Y will see large, multi-level sets clipped by the ceiling.

For a perfect, undistorted view of choreography without neck strain, centre seats in Rows F through K (seats 15 to 28) represent the premium standard. Taller theatregoers will appreciate the 2017 overhaul which expanded row pitch for generous knee clearance; choosing a seat along the longitudinal aisles offers even more space.

Plus, the rear left of the Stalls provides direct, step-free street access, with dedicated wheelchair spaces in Boxes A and F featuring wide doors and companion seating.

Ascend the grand staircase of 28 steps to the Royal Circle, the first upstairs tier, which sits relatively low and offers an exceptional, sweeping overview of the stage. Rows A through D provide some of the best, most immersive vantage points in the theatre for complex musical staging.

However, be aware that the outer wings at the far ends of Rows A through E curve sharply toward the proscenium, giving a side-on perspective that can clip action happening deep in the near-side wings. The Grand Circle balcony juts out above the rear rows, causing minor ceiling height compression past Row H, though this rarely cuts off active stage space.

Legroom and seating width across the central block are excellent, and Row L, directly behind a cross-walkway, offers dramatically extended legroom with no seat backs in front.

The highest primary tier, the Grand Circle, demands a climb of 75 stairs from the ground-floor foyer, but rewards you with a very steep, vertiginous pitch that guarantees completely unobstructed sightlines over the heads of those in front. The central block of Rows A through E offers outstanding value for money, providing a completely clear, panoramic frame of the production.

Be aware, however, that the furthest rear Rows G through K feel quite distant, making subtle facial expressions harder to distinguish. Taller guests will find legroom reasonably forgiving in the front four rows of the Centre section, though it tightens significantly in the rear rows and the angled side blocks.

Finally, seats at the very back and sides (such as Row H on the outer edges) face a steep downward angle, causing the very top edge of the set or elevated scenic elements to be clipped by the upper ceiling geometry.