| STALLS The Dress Circle overhangs the stalls at row E. The top of the stage is not
visible from row K back.
Normally, the pricing policy puts the front three rows (five when AA
and BB are in use), and the last two rows at a lower price. The rest are
all top price. The front row - A, B, AA or BB is confirmed during
previews, and the monkey posts details when available. If row A is the front row, it's very cheap, even
if you do have to look up. Worth thinking about, feels the monkey.
"Haunted Child" has row BB in front of A. Both cheap, the monkey would
go a row back - A first, though, to avoid any potential neck ache. BB is
an excellent second choice, though, it feels.
Reader James confirms,
"We had cheaper seats - front row (BB for the production we saw) and had
a great view. Not too bad on the neck strain and comfortable
leather-look seating with arm rests. Fantastic for £12."
Reader Iain Campbell says for "The Heretic" (February 2011),
"BB: at £10 each we had a great view - AA is even better. Seats are
leather, and very comfortable."
The two first and
last seats in every row are outside the proscenium
with the edges of the stage not visible. At top price, avoid.
For "Clynbourne Park" (August 2010) regular readers "That Fulham
Couple" say,
"D11 and 12: Comfortable; however, for this production we recommend
sitting a few rows further back."
Further back, a reader says at "Clybourne Park," (September 2010),
"F5 and 6: No problems, close enough to see facial expressions but far
enough back to see the whole stage easily."
Wheelchair spaces behind row J seats 11 and 12 offer a perfect view. Two more
spaces at the ends of K. Take J first, then K but both are fine. See notes.
Regular theatremonkey contributor James reports,
"H12 and H13 for “Now or Later” (October 2008). Staggered seats
and a fair rake ensured a good view."
Further back the rake is good enough to provide clear views (accepting the
top of the stage is not visible), and the theatre is intimate enough to feel
close to the stage. A meaner ape than theatremonkey would quibble with the
prices for these seats in the rear of the theatre.
Legroom is adequate in all seats. Arm-rests can be raised to provide wider
seating too - though two tickets must be bought if doing so.
DRESS CIRCLE
The Upper Circle overhangs the Dress Circle at row C, but does not affect the
view.
Like the Stalls, seats are fairly priced for view. The circle curves sharply,
giving the ends of each row an angled view of the stage. A metal bar runs across
the front of the circle, and is double height in front of seats A 3, 4, 19 and
20. Price reflects this fairly, but in the case of row A ends, the front stalls
are preferable for view.
With the current pricing, these ends of row A are a
last choice as better seats are available for the same money. Also, central row
E is cheaper than row D in front of it (Tuesday to Saturday), for
similar views... the monkey would take central row E first and save a
few pounds.
Reader Clive comments for "Get Santa!" (December 2010),
"C18 to 21 Generally a good view with definitely no feeling of
remoteness. However the very left of the stage is obscured in C20 and
especially in C21. Legroom is adequate but no better."
Wheelchair space at row D2. Make your choice according to personal
preference. Theatremonkey likes the stalls better, but the view is probably
equal. See notes.
A row of seats runs from the front of the circle down either side of the
theatre to form slips. Seats here offer a sideways view of the stage. The
restricted view is fairly priced.
Behind them are eight restricted view standing positions. At just
ten pence each these are a total bargain.
Legroom is poor in all seats, worst in row A. Arm-rests can be raised to
provide wider seating too - though two tickets must be bought if doing so.
UPPER CIRCLE
This is high above the stage.
The view from all seats is clear, except for the first and last four in each
row which are sadly no longer priced to allow for this. Row A can also suffer a restricted view
depending on staging, but again the price no longer reflects this. Row A can be a
bargain (to those willing to risk their circulation) when sold at restricted
view prices - otherwise avoid. Restricted views are due either to the front of the stage being extended forward
or, more commonly, to the double height bars which run across the front of the
circle and poor legroom.
Choose row B first, then C. It is worth looking for rear stalls or the seats
in the front row of the stalls instead if legroom is required. The monkey would
honestly advise finding the extra £5 if possible to sit in the stalls,
especially if taller.
Legroom is poor in all seats, worst in row A. Arm-rests can be raised to
provide wider seating too - though two tickets must be bought if doing so.
Notes
Total 395 seats.
Air-conditioned auditorium.
Occasional signed and audio described performances. Scripts available free to
deaf patrons attending sign-interpreted performances. Texture mapped stairs and
floor number announcer in lift. Guide dogs welcome in auditorium or dog sat.
Hearing loop at box office and in auditorium, also infra red headsets in
auditorium. Many wheelchair space in
auditorium in central row J and ends of row K of stalls. Access via lifts and easy slopes. Adapted unisex toilets at Stalls
and Circle level. Fuller details www.royalcourttheatre.com
or call the box office. A "venue access guide" from the team who created book "Theatremonkey,
A Guide to London's West End," is available to download in PDF format
by clicking here.
Café in basement, Ice cream and confectionery in auditorium.
Two bars, Stalls and Dress Circle.
6 Toilets. Stalls 1 gents 1 cubicle, 1 ladies 2 cubicles; Dress Circle 1
ladies 1 cubicle; Upper Circle 1 gents 1 cubicle; Upper Circle staircase 1 gents
1 cubicle, 1 ladies 2 cubicles.
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