Hackney Empire Seating?

I haven't been there for years and I've not sat in a wide array of seats, but I don't remember visibility being especially awful, apart from when I was in the side circle and the woman next to me insisted on resting her arms on the wall in front of her. Not a problem in itself, except she was one of those people who would rest the elbow part on the wall, and extend the forearms out into the space in front of her, which meant her arms were constantly in my line of vision. It's quite a large theatre too if I remember correctly, if you go too far back, you'll be MILES from the stage.

It's our local and we walk there. 1250(?) seats but it still feels small to me. Even Panto from the very top row didn't seem that bad and the seats aren't as cramped as the average west end joint.
One of Frank Mathams incomparable and beautiful theatres.


What are you thinking of seeing?


PS The Royal Academy of Music are presenting Opheus in the Underworld there next Feb. I've seen several of their shows and enjoyed them all.
Students working with a professinal director and conductor etc.

Also it's a great fun Operetta - Offenbach came before G&S and you can see his influence.

It has one of the best theatre moments ever.

The Devil offers a choice. We are shown dancing to a minuet - in heaven - most tasteful

or the Devil suggests perhaps you might prefer the music at his gaff. Cue "The Gallop Infernal" better known as the CAnCAn.

Sadly we're away I'd love to hear from someone who goes.

IN June next year they are doing Die Dreigroschenoper in Shoreditch Town Hall. Not far for Mack the Knife to travel to.