Which seats provide value for money?
Stalls: Rows A, and G-M.
Dress Circle: Seats in Rows D-G.
Upper Circle: Seats in Rows A, D, and E.
Balcony: Seats in Rows E and F.
Which seats to choose if money were no matter?
Stalls: Any seats in Rows B-D.
Dress Circle: Any seats in the middle of Row A-C.
Which seats provide the best views of the stage?
Stalls: Rows B-J.
Dress Circle: Seats in Rows A-D.
Upper Circle: Seats in Rows A-E.
Balcony: Seats in Rows A-D.
This is the closest section to the stage and hence offers the best views. It is hexagonal in shape and has 427 seats spread across 17 Rows, from AA to R. The seats towards the middle of the section are longer, whilst the ones in the front and rear are much shorter.
This section is just above the Stalls and below the Upper Circle. It has 148 seats spread across 8 Rows, from A to H. The first four Rows (A-D) follow the curve of the balcony, so the seats towards the ends of these Rows look at the stage at a slight angle and not directly at it. However, the seats towards the centre of these Rows offer comprehensive and unobstructed views of the stage.
This is the second tier of the auditorium and is at quite a height. It has 178 seats spread across 7 Rows. Unlike the other sections, there are two vertical aisles running down the Upper Circle, splitting it into 3 subsections. Row A, or the first row, in this section is very long and follows a curve, offering side views of the stage to the viewers sitting on either end of the row.
This is the highest section of the theatre and can hold 205 people. It is divided into three blocks of seats, of which the front section offers the best view and value for money. The legroom offered here is quite tight, however, there are no pillars or obstructions to block your view.
Lyric Theatre is spread across 3 sections - Stalls, Upper Circle, Balcony and Dress Circle.
In the Stalls section, seats in the Rows D-L offer the best and most complete views of the stage. The Dress Circle also provides great views of the stage provided you get seats in the first couple of Rows and in the middle of the row.
In the Stalls, the seats towards the rear of the section (between Rows N-R) are priced cheaper than the other ones in the same section and offer decent views to patrons. Similarly in the Dress Circle, seats in the last few Rows (Rows F-H) are relatively cheaper and also ensure complete views of the stage.
If you are looking for seats with the best views, look no further. They are the closest to the stage and provide a great view. However, make sure that you avoid the front boxes since they give a very angled view.
The Dress Circle is the smallest section of the theatre and has Rows starting from A till H. According to most critics and audience reviews, the seats in this section, particularly the ones in the middle and front, offer the best views of the stage, some even better than the Stalls.
This is the highest section of the theatre and the furthest away from the stage, and hence the cheapest. With Rows starting from A till M, this section is bigger than the Dress Circle but smaller than the Stalls.