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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 11, 2019 17:16:25 GMT
To take advantage of say a non-premium seat to save some dosh, you have only 2 options;
To sit in the stalls, in row D, but on the far side.
Or again in the stalls, but this time a centre view, but near the back, say row U in a mall theatre, UU in a big theatre.
Side view can by partial and the back of the theatre can seem distant and the overhang from the circle can cut off the top of the show. So what is your preference?
Mine would be side, as I hate not seeing the whole of the proscenium arch! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 11, 2019 17:19:58 GMT
Side. Every time.
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Post by foxa on Jul 11, 2019 17:21:42 GMT
As the Bear says.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 11, 2019 17:29:40 GMT
I can’t stand the overhang. It’s like watching telly with the top half of the screen covered up. I can’t even stand being conscious of it, even if it’s not blocking the view.
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Post by viserys on Jul 11, 2019 17:33:58 GMT
Agree. Also feel really disconnected from what's happening on stage when I have to look across a sea of heads in front of me.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2019 17:35:51 GMT
Side. Close to some PA.
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Post by kimbahorel on Jul 11, 2019 17:57:18 GMT
To take advantage of say a non-premium seat to save some dosh, you have only 2 options;
To sit in the stalls, in row D, but on the far side.
Or again in the stalls, but this time a centre view, but near the back, say row U in a mall theatre, UU in a big theatre.
Side view can by partial and the back of the theatre can seem distant and the overhang from the circle can cut off the top of the show. So what is your preference?
Mine would be side, as I hate not seeing the whole of the proscenium arch! Side and not because of that its because its closer to the stage that the person in front wont block my view too much. For my expirence raking in back of stalls is terrible. |
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 11, 2019 17:58:49 GMT
Side. I'm short-sighted & would prefer to be able to see at least some of the acting close to than be too far away to see any of it. If I can't afford to sit reasonably close even in partial view then I usually won't go. My prime example is the Royal Opera House. Side stalls circle over amphitheatre all the time.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 11, 2019 18:26:41 GMT
Another vote for side.
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Post by peggs on Jul 11, 2019 18:32:54 GMT
Side for me too. I dis engage hugely at the back, spend time squinting and bring cross I can't see what faces are doing. Would rather just miss the odd side bit.
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Post by david on Jul 11, 2019 18:47:15 GMT
Another vote for a side seat if given the 2 options.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jul 11, 2019 19:09:31 GMT
Easy option, side. Less chance of having to look through dozens of heads or big hair do's or nodders or phones lit up. Side, every time.
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Post by xanady on Jul 11, 2019 19:18:45 GMT
Side by side by side
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Post by Backdrifter on Jul 11, 2019 19:23:16 GMT
Not sure why front row isn't one of the options, that would always be my choice but of the two offered, side, 100%.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Jul 11, 2019 19:57:08 GMT
Circle
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Post by sf on Jul 11, 2019 20:17:00 GMT
Depends on the theatre, and I'd try to see what I was paying for in advance by looking for reviews on Theatremonkey/seatplan - but in general I'd prefer closer to the front and off to the side to right-at-the-back-of-the-stalls.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 11, 2019 21:17:37 GMT
Side.
Or the cheap seats in the Upper Circle, depending on the theatre!
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 13, 2019 18:08:30 GMT
The same problem can exist, with premium tickets also available on that level, so you might only have a choice here of the back of the circle, which as the rake is a lot better, you don’t get the same issue with heads, as posters on this thread have mentioned, but I am sure from the back of the circle the same problem exists, with part of the proscenium cut off? So optionally you have the slips which are a bargain, but they’re a bargain for a reason. As said the rake in the circle is a lot better, so if you’re slight this is a better alternative, when booking tickets I am surprised the box office or booking website doesn’t convey this message, to give customers a educated choice. I am tall and I’ve had people behind me struggle to see, that is why the circle could be a better alternative for them. Because I am tall, the stalls suit me better, as you are closer to the stage and you have that extra legroom under the seat in front. |
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Post by dontdreamit on Jul 13, 2019 18:54:10 GMT
Side every time.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Jul 14, 2019 0:09:18 GMT
Side 110%
-likely to have more legroom
-closer proximity to stage (see the actors faces)
-closer to speakers
-haven't got to see dozens of heads move every second
-no overhang (!!!!) cannot stand an overhang at all sadly
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Jul 14, 2019 8:18:00 GMT
The same problem can exist, with premium tickets also available on that level, so you might only have a choice here of the back of the circle, which as the rake is a lot better, you don’t get the same issue with heads, as posters on this thread have mentioned, but I am sure from the back of the circle the same problem exists, with part of the proscenium cut off? So optionally you have the slips which are a bargain, but they’re a bargain for a reason. As said the rake in the circle is a lot better, so if you’re slight this is a better alternative, when booking tickets I am surprised the box office or booking website doesn’t convey this message, to give customers a educated choice. I am tall and I’ve had people behind me struggle to see, that is why the circle could be a better alternative for them. Because I am tall, the stalls suit me better, as you are closer to the stage and you have that extra legroom under the seat in front. Wife is quite small in height so we always look for the higher views first |
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Post by daisy24601 on Jul 14, 2019 8:42:22 GMT
Side. You usually don't miss much, if anything. The back just feels too far away and I'm a lot more conscious of other audience members.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 14, 2019 8:49:06 GMT
If ATG are reading this they’ll be hiking up the prices for the side stalls.
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Post by kathryn on Jul 14, 2019 11:57:48 GMT
Shhhhhh! Don’t let the theatre owners see this!
I check theatremonkey for rake info. If the front four rows are flat then I’m quite likely to struggle to see over someone’s head. Though saying that, rear stalls often flatten out too and so can be no better.
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Post by Stasia on Jul 15, 2019 11:29:38 GMT
I need to seet as close as possible as I am VERY short-sighted and have to use my binoculars even from the second row (wearing very strong contacts that are still not strong enough)
I can't engage with the story if I don't see the eyes and facial expressions. So I sadly have to give a miss to some shows where you can't get a discounted seat that is close to the stage enough for my liking
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