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Post by jason71 on May 2, 2018 20:58:36 GMT
Which theatres have got the most comfortable seats. I like the leather seats at the Royal Court.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2018 21:04:28 GMT
The Prince of Wales Theatre in London has probably the most comfortable seats I've ever put my butt on.
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2018 23:26:29 GMT
Royal opera house
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Post by d'James on May 3, 2018 10:20:47 GMT
Never had a particularly bad one, except the Southampton Mayflower Grand Circle.
The Other Palace has a bad rep but I’ve always found them perfectly comfy.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2018 11:48:00 GMT
The Barbican Theatre and Hall.
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Post by No. on May 3, 2018 16:02:14 GMT
In terms of regional venues, the Birmingham Hippodrome has really comfortable seats and I don’t think any of them have leg room issues. I’ve sat in the back row of the stalls and circle and both have been very comfortable (may not be wise to take my word on the leg room though as I am quite short)
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Post by bellboard27 on May 3, 2018 16:07:32 GMT
I found the New Victoria is Woking to be very comfortable. Also I seem to remember the Lyric stalls as more comfortable that I was expecting (but my memory might be playing tricks).
Of course, there is also the odd pub theatre that includes an arm chair in its eclectic mix of seating!
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Post by d'James on May 3, 2018 16:12:16 GMT
I found the New Victoria is Woking to be very comfortable. Also I seem to remember the Lyric stalls as more comfortable that I was expecting (but my memory might be playing tricks). Of course, there is also the odd pub theatre that includes an arm chair in its eclectic mix of seating! I sat in the front row at Woking once and it wasn’t very comfortable due to the angle of the rows meaning two sets of legs had to share one space (hard to explain). |
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Post by Dawnstar on May 3, 2018 19:11:45 GMT
In the stalls maybe but not in the cheaper areas. I still remember the 2 hours of the 3rd act of Meistersinger on the stalls circle bench seats, one of my most uncomfortable ever theatre experiences. I found the Stockwell Playhouse seats unexpectedly comfortable when I gave them a through road-test in February by doing an 8 hour and a 10 hour stint watching The Improvathon. I took a cushion with me because I was expecting it to get jolly uncomfortable after a few hours but it was absolutely fine & I didn't need the cushion. |
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Post by bellboard27 on May 3, 2018 19:50:55 GMT
I found the New Victoria is Woking to be very comfortable. Also I seem to remember the Lyric stalls as more comfortable that I was expecting (but my memory might be playing tricks). Of course, there is also the odd pub theatre that includes an arm chair in its eclectic mix of seating! I sat in the front row at Woking once and it wasn’t very comfortable due to the angle of the rows meaning two sets of legs had to share one space (hard to explain). Depending who’s involved that could be an added bonus |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 18, 2019 14:16:12 GMT
Nicking this from Rory who posted it in the Sunday thread |
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Post by jaqs on Jun 18, 2019 15:49:46 GMT
If he can get the seating improved in Trafalgar studios I might go back (and eat my hat).
I find the seats at Leicester square theatre downstairs are very comfy for a cheap venue. Agree on prince of wales and have had luck at the coliseum.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2019 16:04:39 GMT
If he can get the seating improved in Trafalgar studios I might go back (and eat my hat). I find the seats at Leicester square theatre downstairs are very comfy for a cheap venue. Agree on prince of wales and have had luck at the coliseum. ATG don't manage Trafalagar Studios anymore. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 18, 2019 16:17:48 GMT
I’ve never tried one but the “bonkettes” at the REX look terrible. You’re virtually sat in the floor you’re so low. And the high chair-stools they have on the last two rows of stage level... 😖. I inadvertently found myself in one last week and it was hideous. Thank god it was quiet and I could move at the interval. But apart from those two extremes the stage level seats at the Rex are pretty comfy.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2019 16:49:00 GMT
I’ve never tried one but the “bonkettes” at the REX look terrible. You’re virtually sat in the floor you’re so low. And the high chair-stools they have on the last two rows of stage level... 😖. I inadvertently found myself in one last week and it was hideous. Thank god it was quiet and I could move at the interval. But apart from those two extremes the stage level seats at the Rex are pretty comfy. The bonks are actually pretty comfortable (for me at least). The massive benefit of them is being able to keep a bottle of water close and not having to bend down for a quick scene-change sip. Do usually find after 45mins i need to move my legs out but never been uncomfortable. |
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Post by artea on Jun 18, 2019 18:55:53 GMT
Most comfortable seats....
It's an opera house and it's abroad but I'd have to say the Deutsche Oper, Berlin. I mention this because it's the only house I've been to which is so proud of its seats that you could try them out in the foyer before the performance, and even look through a cross-section of one. Club class throughout the house. The ROH on the other hand offers a dazzling array of uncomfortable ache-inducing seats with no room and restricted views. The best places here, outside the Grand Tier (so much legroom) and parts of the balcony, are the good standing positions. When the ROH was rebuilt around 1999, I don't think they did anything to improve seat comfort (apart from replacing the old seats).
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Post by danb on Jun 18, 2019 19:41:41 GMT
I’ve always been comfortable on all levels of the WMC in Cardiff.
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Post by yokollama on Jun 18, 2019 20:55:19 GMT
Agree on the Prince of Wales. Some of the seats are spacious enough to place a small bag beside me.
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Post by crowblack on Jun 18, 2019 21:03:31 GMT
I like the leather seats at the Royal Court. Also that they have little net pockets on the backs for your water bottle or whatever. |
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Post by latefortheoverture on Jun 18, 2019 21:43:13 GMT
Not really any WE theatres spring to mind; which is saying something. Adelphi stalls have nice comfy seats.
Recently was in the Lyttleton for the first time a few weeks ago- what a dream! Couldn't believe how wide the seats were, and how much legroom I had!
One of the worst seats was front row at the Queens- I think my bum went num around I dreamed a dream. Never again! Although not banking on CamMac on making this there *too* comfy, if the VP is anything to go by, brace yourselves.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Jun 19, 2019 21:18:07 GMT
Wembley Stadium amazed me with its lovely padded seats and arm-rests and decent legroom. Only in the Club Wembley section. These are like premium seats when it's a normal game. You get food and drink etc with it, but when it's a concert they're sold normally. Watched Beyoncé from them- they were lovely! |
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Post by Stephen on Jun 20, 2019 1:05:37 GMT
Royal Court gets my vote although seats in the circle not so much I find. I like the Bridge too.
Least favourite is probably the high backs at the Vaudeville.
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