It still warns all concerned that there isn't the legroom expected for the price, though)., "B28 and B29: "Cats" (December 2014). Ive been to the London Palladium many times - have they raised the stage even more for this show (perhaps thats why row A has gone)? Upper circle up approx. ", "I43: "A Chorus Line," (March 2013). ", "I 16 and 17: "Cats" (December 2015). ", "H35 and36 (Bob Pickett): Whats not to like? End of a row, but nicely central. I saw the actors, I saw the set and I felt I paid the right value of money for the seat (41). More info Book Tickets. Prices normally drop at around row R, making it a bargain even if you do have to duck to try to see the top of the stage if anything exciting happens there. Just check your bags and coat and unless you've got unusually long legs, you'll do just fine. Booked at top price. Throughout its history, it has hosted plays including The Sound Of Music and a revival of Cats. The Wizard of Oz It is this closeness to the stage that make these the most coveted seats in the house, and the most expensive. Depending on the layout of the theatre, these may give you decent views. The Royal Circle is raked and generally has an excellent view from all seats. (It would, notes the monkey hope for the same luck if you sit there and are taller). ", "G 16, 17 and 18: "Cats" (November 2015). 99.50-175. We popped up there during the interval and can assure readers it's a different show altogether from that perspective. The view from all seats is normally fine, set design issues aside. Close to the action whilst still being able to see the whole stage. Novello Theatre is a West End theatre in London's bustling Covent Garden district. Ticket agencies offer an alternative way to buy tickets, with booking fees differingfrom those charged by the theatre box office itself. Boxes E, F, FF and EE are above them nearer Upper Circle level. So the front row seats would have a big vivid green hue in my opinion but for one flaw. Not only did we not see the road or slippers, we did not see the house falling on the witch or her apparent legs sticking out from under it ! Probably not one for younger children, though, or anybody who wishes to see the show in its entirety. Everyone said they had a great view and the sound is excellent here too. Paid 50 through a theatre club. You will be facing one exit of Oxford Street Underground Station. ", I27 and I28 (Nigel Williams). The Sky Bar is available at this level and offers plenty of seating. Was great for the view if a little tight in the leg space. and some of the top stairs. Operated by the venue, Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5:30pm. Sitting centrally is best, however seats towards the ends of rows still offer excellent views and feel close to the stage. ", Row R: We were seated right in the middle of row R in the stalls and found the view to be very good, apart from at the end where the escapees on the mountain were lost for a few seconds as the mountain turned. I arrived intending to buy day seats in the front row, but was told that as a student I could get better seats at the same price. These are good seats if you do not mind not always seeing the actors feet, legroom is OK (It's never going to be better than that!) These are small, private seating areas for a limited number of people. From the early 1990s, the theatre housed longer runs of several large scale musical productions, starting with the Jason Donovan-led revival of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 1991. Needless to say we ended up buying Royal Circle for June. So I was really cross to learn from my daughter how disappointing it was for them not to be able to see the Ruby Slippers, Toto or the Yellow Brick Road lighting up, from their seats. (The monkey notes both the view and poor manners of the "leaning" people). Plenty of leg room, great sightlines and an acceptable price. (mostly, editor). Normally, a1.50 per booking, not per ticket, postage fee applies - if required and time allows. Would definitely sit here again at a low price. Opened in 1834, the theatre was designed by renowned architect Samuel Beazley. Row J seats 16 to 31 are rated the best seats in the house by Theatremonkey. The overall view was good, apart from a bit of leaning and a couple of bits 'high stage' that we missed, but we saw pretty much everything. When in use row A (and often row B and even row C) seats often have the usual neck-achingly steep look upwards at the stage this time with added angles to contend with to see over the other side of the vast stage. The people either side of us were also affected by heads directly in front of them and I guess others in the same row were too. FOR SALE! We couldn't see the very front of the stage, but not a lot happened there anyway, so that wasn't a problem. The number "1" and lower case "l" and upper case "I" are commonly corrupted. Just before a performance, tickets are sometimes sold / held for collection at a desk in the foyer - allow time to check if you will be collecting tickets on the night. They warned us about the safety rail but for me (5.4), that wasnt a problem at all, I think it all depends on how you sit. Great view and the sound is good from here too. If you prefer a bus, the following bus lines service the London Palladium from Oxford Circus: 6, 13, 23, 94, 139, and 159. Shorter folk will prefer centre block dress circle premium seats, feels the monkey. We had a very tall man in front of us who was obviously uncomfortable; we could not blame him, but because he kept moving and fidgeting this blocked our view to the stage a lot of the time. This year's awards are selecting shows that opened between 21 February 2022 and 14 February 2023.The show has to have played in a theatre represented in membership of Society of London Theatre to be considered eligible, but that basically covers most West End theatres. For shorter visitors, further back is the way to go generally, of course. Row I: The Wizard of Oz (?after the stage was lowered). ", "T5: "The Sound of Music" (February 2009). There is plenty of leg room and I am 5' 10" tall. Induction loop and Sennheiser Infrared. Central seats in rows C- L are considered to be premium seats. "I48 and 49: Unfortunately, the view of the stage and a small amount of the action was slightly obscured due to the angle, and it must have been worse for people in seats 50+" A fantastic show, but nearly ruined by the lack of leg space. Would recommend at 20-25 price. As a rule rows 6-8 in the stalls tend to offer the best views. "Row G: (Mila). ", "F10 and 11: The Wizard of Oz, (Mutti, on behalf of her daughter). A ridiculous bargain for a fantastic view of the whole stage - it would be worth it paying full price for the view. Grand Circle. If you've visited London Palladium, why not submit a picture of your view and rate it! Row A is especially bad, too awful to make it, even at restricted view price, value for money. On the plans below: Location: West EndRailway station: EustonBus numbers: (Regent Street) 3, 6, 12, 13, 23, 88, 94, 139, 453, C2; (Oxford Street) 7, 8, 10, 25, 55, 73, 98, 390Night bus numbers: (Regent Street) 6, 12, 23, 88, 94, 139, 159, 453, C2, N3, N13, N15, N18, N109, N136; (Oxford Street) 7, 10, 25, 390, N7, N8, N55, N73, N98, N207Car park: Soho (4mins)Directions from tube: (2mins) Exit 8 from the tube goes out onto Argyll Street (opposite the large Topshop). They have informed me that the view was brilliant, they couldn't make out facial expressions, but and they didn't suffer from being next to the sound desk. We were not looking forward to climbing up to the Grand Circle but it wasnt too bad as there were ramps as well as stairs (in fact, it seemed worse getting to the upper circle in Wimbledon the week before than getting up here!). This can range from anything between 6 and 18 years old depending on the production and its content. We tell you the seats to buy, which to avoid, and how to get them at the best prices, 8 Argyll Street, The seats offer a full view of the stage as the railings appear just below the stage. USE "BACK" BUTTON TO RETURN. These seats are closest to the stage, thus providing the best views in the house. Id definitely say if seats are available though, itd be worth paying a little more to be in the centre block up there, or at least closer to the centre aisles. Good clear view but felt quite distant. The Palladium contains just over 2200 seats and the auditorium is spread over three vast levels, the stalls, dress circle and upper circle. Upper Circle seat H20 reviews at the London Palladium. Due the curve of the section, seats at the ends of the rows can feel restricted with a side-on view. Jay Shetty World Tour: Love Rules. I was given stalls G24 and 25 for a total of 37. We did enjoy the show but even row E was far too close. I would not take row A though; the woman in front of me was unable to see some things and jumped up a few times (mildly annoying). ", "Row B: Second row stalls bookable for 25 in advance. ", "C28 and C29: "Sinatra" (September 2015). The stage isn't overly high and I could see pretty much everything. Close enough to see all the expressions but far enough away to fully appreciate the choreography. "D3 and 4 (restricted view zone when the stage was higher) "The Wizard of Oz", (David and Katie). To get the best deal, reserve a seat in rows 6-8 in the stalls as they offer the best views. Last time I was at the Palladium I was in the Upper Circle, and swore never again, but unfortunately the stall seats are only marginally more comfortable. The building was built as a pair to the then Waldorf Theatre, which is now known as the Novello Theatre. They were 5 rows back from the front, and just a little off to the right from centre of the stage. Row A 1, 2, 23, 24 and 25 may also have a wall directly in front of them, making them the least desirable. Anyone buying the same seats should be made aware that Stalls seats row O18/19 have very bad sight-lines as they are not staggered. Boxes B, C, BB and CC are at the sides of the theatre just below Dress Circle level. Named after the stage actor David Garrick, the theatre initially specialised in melodramatic performances. Two adapted toilet in Stalls - one new in the Val Parnell Bar. This was demonstrated by the Americans behind who spent ten minutes after they sat down pacifying their child who couldn't see, even with a booster. It was not a problem though; they were brief things that were not upsetting to miss, although if possible they would have been good to see. On the ground level of the auditorium, the stalls are vast and very wide. The view from these seats was great, with a steep rake and pretty good leg room. New seating has improved things, but in some rows it may well prove a real problem for anyone over 5ft 5 tall who will be seated for more than 30 minutes or so - though a 5ft 8 and a 6 foot person reported no real issue in rows F and G, and H has more too. I actually asked for a box, because I read on your site that they are day seats too, but he recommended stalls. See notes. Also, the platform had thin pillars going down to the stage so it blocked some of the view. Quite a novelty to be at the Palladium and in the stalls as I usually have to frequent the upper circle and the experience is very different from here as so much less remote. Make sure you get the best view of James Martin Live at York Barbican. The Balcony overhang can slightly affect the view of seats towards the rear. From Sarah Bernhardt to Laurence Olivier to Judi Dench, the Old Vic has seen some of the worlds best actors take to its stage. CLICK SEATING PLAN TO ENLARGE IF REQUIRED. Leg room is cramped, but not dire. Double bookings occur when two people book the same seat. Interesting pricing puts the outermost seats into the lowest price bracket. Neither I nor my partner are particularly tall and we both struggled with the legroom. I would say all the so called "day seats" offer views of barely 60% of the stage and miss many vital parts of the show. * The sound was very good up there as well and for 18 it was a terrific bargain. ", M40 to 46: Sister Act" (May 2009), (Steph Nicholls). Also, even from row I you sure can feel the heat off the flares and even off those bright stage lights on the side of the stage that they blind you with (Im sure theyll have a technical name)! It is still painful to the touch now 2 days later. We'll earn a small commission. There is a metal safety rail that runs along the balcony, restricting the view somewhat from the first few rows. ", "Row H: "Lord of the Dance" (September 2014). Designed by C. J. Phipps, the Svaoy theatre occupies the site of the previously destroyed Savoy Palace. ALSO SEETickettree.comfor great value "hotel and theatre ticket" packages.Other Independent S.T.A.R. Always take the seats closest to the aisle, dropping back / going forward a row to do so. This site allows seat selection for most events. There was a clear view of the stage and again leg room was very good. It also meant that every time he threw himself backwards he practically was in our laps!! The stage doesn't seem far away at all and as we were in seats 21 and 22 we were dead centre and had an amazing view. "A23, 24 and 25: "The Wizard of Oz" (February 2011), (Mila). View OK. You miss some of the higher stage elements (perhaps the opening scene) but it doesn't distract too much (you use your imagination!) Rodrigo y Gabriela. I was able to see everything, including the yellow brick road, Toto, and the ruby slippers. . Row D: Close enough to see the facial expressions but sitting 2 rows back would have been better as, the stage is high so it blocks the view a bit and you can't see the dancers feet when they are towards the back of the stage". ", "C13 and 14:Sister Act. Registered in England and Wales 04120984. The nearest tube station to the theatre is Oxford Circus Station which can be reached via the Bakerloo, Central, and Victoria lines. The people sitting on the front row a few seats to the right in front of us were constantly leaning forward, and it must have been annoying for those sitting behind. Too expensive for the view. Womens and Mens toilets are available on this level. However, if a theatre has this section, the Balcony will have the cheapest tickets in the house. Secured this ticket for 35 on an offer. The stalls are split into central and two side blocks by aisles. If only my lovely relative had seen this site before spending A LOT of money on tickets. As it is right in front of the stage, but a little elevated, those seated in this section get a full view of the stage. "I40 and 41: "Cats" (December 2014). Also, check rear stalls / restricted view stalls prices. 50 steps. As in the centre block, go for seats in rows J then K - which is slightly higher than J, the monkey notes - or I; then L, M , H, G, N or O, F or P then E depending on whether you are keener on seeing the whole stage, or being generally closer to the action AND how close to the centre aisle you can get. Superb seat. "Front Row, centre section: 'Sister Act (Rebecca, 4ft 11) several times from the front row (centre section). Seeing as though all the front row are top price for Whoopi Goldberg's run (August 2010) except A1, 2, 24 and 25, I felt that my seat was a STEAL at 25. The seating capacity of London theatres ranges from 300 to more than 2,000. Seat reviews from fellow theatregoers for Upper Circle H20 (Upper Circle Row H Seat 20) at London Palladium. ", "D10: "A Chorus Line" (February 2013), (David Hurrell). Sadly, these were not great seats. These were only 17.50 and on the second last row from the back of the upper circle; and, in my opinion they were a bargain. ticket agenciesmay also offer an alternative choice of seats. Seats towards the end of rows in the rear section are outside of the proscenium arch and sometimes offer a side-on view to the stage. Soho, However, I feel that the Palladium could do with some money spending on it, bring it back to its full glory, maybe some new seats. ", "I 11 to 14: "The Wizard Of Oz" (February 2011) before the stage was lowered. Food: Ice Cream and confectionery available. ", "S43: "Dick Whittington" (December 2017), (Tonyloco). A little far away at full price, but no problems with the sound or the sightlines from here. A reader notes that those in row O on the "low numbers" side, "is directly opposite to the entrance to the Mens toilets. The seats in row D are not staggered with those in row C and so the head of the person in front is directly in the way (person in front of me was about 5ft 8 inches). The prices charged do not always account for this problem, though. The box office tries not to sell these seats to young people for that reason, and warns all buyers - a laudable policy which avoids problems, feels the monkey. More info This is my favourite seat in the theatre, but does require some slouching and neck bending, especially in the opening of the show where the actors spend some time above the stage. If you were shorter then I suspect it'd be a struggle to see quite as much, but we were fine, and I was absolutely delighted with the seats, probably some of the best I've ever had. I really enjoyed the show from here I could see all of the cast and the set but felt a lot closer to the stage than I normally do in the upper circle. But as has been stated, do avoid these seats if you have children as they wont be able to see., "B 24 and 25: "I Can't Sing" (April 2014), (Kate Neaves). 2000-2023"Theatremonkey," "Theatermonkey," "Chip" and "Sammy"are registered trademarks. I saw on Theatremonkeys seating plan that from the front row to row I, some people said they couldn't see Dorothy's red shoes or Toto the dog. London Palladium Seating Plan: Seating capacity of 2,286. Reserving a seat in the Circle is the best option as they offer a panoramic view of the stage. Box Office through separate entrance, up five steps. She hopes to one day become a polyglot, and travel the world in order to learn as much as she can about different cultures along the way. At top price, they are tending towards expensive. However in no way did you miss any of the action which took place higher up on the stage. Unlike many theatres of the time, it is free from pillars that can obstruct the view to the stage. Visitor reviews Helen Okay View 5/5 Comfort 5/5 Legroom 3/5 "Premium seat" prices affect many seats in both central and side blocks from row C back as far as row Qat some performances. We could see everything; I think they're some of the best seats I've ever had. Perfect seats! Good view.". Otherwise, go back to central row Q (R Peak plusdates if you must). My wife (5ft 11) had to wedge her knees into the space provided and has the bruises to prove it. . and to see costumes and facial expressions close up. Seating may vary from time to time depending on what is showing and these changes may not be shown on the seating plan currently displayed. Moving inwards from the outermost aisles, the monkey would probably skip the slightly more expensive pairs next to the cheapest seats, as the curve is quite noticeable. What shows are eligible for a 2023 Olivier Award? 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