This section is split into three main areas – the Centre Circle (the middle of the stage) the Centre Stalls (the side of the stage) and the Side Stalls (the far right and far left of the stage). If you take a look at a seating map, you’ll see the Circle is much smaller than Stalls, boasting just eight rows in total in comparison to a whopping 24 rows in the Stalls. Row A, Seat 24 in the Circle offers one of the best views in the house. © Donna Kelly Just bear in mind that this row also caters for those in wheelchairs so availability may be limited. Again, there is little difference in terms of cost with seats in this area ranging from £40 to £70 for centre stalls and around £35 to £45 for the side stalls, depending on the show.Īll of the seats in The Lowry often decent leg room (around 12” of leg room with the seat down) but if you need extra, aim for row K at the sides which have the walkway in front of them. As these seats are quite far back, they can feel a little out of the action but you still have a pretty decent view and a quick exit at the end of the show to help avoid the big crowds all heading to the car park. It is only when you reach the far back of the theatre (Rows V, W and X) that you might start to see the circle overhanging.
View from Row W, Seat 13 in the Side Stalls at the Lyric Theatre, showing a slight overhang. © Donna KellyĪs I mentioned before, you get a pretty good view wherever you sit in the Lyric so even if you’re sat as far back at row T, you can still see the stage with practically no overhang from circle above. In terms of cost, you’re looking at approximately £40 to £70 for a seat in this area for musicals and bigger shows and around £20 to £30 for plays or comedy gigs, depending on the show. While these rows may be slightly further back from the stage, they can sometimes offer a better view than those right at the front because you’re not straining your neck to look up at the stage. For music and stand-up gigs (if you’re brave enough), you’ll have a view like no other and the first row in particular (which confusingly can sometimes be row B), offers plenty of room for dancing.įor bigger musicals and ballets, the rows may start further back (from approximately row E to G) to accommodate the Orchestra. This is the best place to sit if you enjoy seeing the expressions on the actors’ faces and if you really want to feel a part of the performance.
The central front rows (rows A to J) are often the most expensive seats in the auditorium. The stalls in the Lyric Theatre run from rows A to X. The view from Row B in the Stalls at the Lyric Theatre really puts you at the heart of the action. © Donna Kelly All of this means that if you only have a few pounds to your name, you can catch a show from as little as £10 and still see the stage. Unlike older theatres, the Lyric also benefits from comfy seating (I’ve watched three James Plays back-to-back and didn’t get a numb bum once).
The Lyric is the biggest of three theatres at the venue, boasting the UK’s largest stage outside of London and seating for up to 1,730 in fixed tiered seating designed by Ferrari no less! As a relatively newish theatre (the world-class arts centre opened in 2010), it benefits from being well designed, so much so, that you can see from almost anywhere. But with so many choices, where is the best place to sit at the theatre? Thankfully, I’ve got the answer… well, for The Lowry’s Lyric Theatre at the least.įor those unfamiliar with this particular theatre space, The Lowry is one of the most popular theatres in the North West hosting over 500 shows a year. The seat that you choose can greatly affect how you feel about a performance and if you’re parting with £40 to £50 per ticket for a theatre show, great consideration should go into your decision on which seats to buy. From the Stalls to the Upper Circle, Frankly My Dear UK talk you through the best places to sit in The Lowry’s Lyric TheatreĪs a theatre blogger, I’m often asked my opinion about all things theatre including the best places to sit.
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