Again! Step, kick, kick, leap, kick, touch… Again! God, I hope I get it… Originally devised, directed, and choreographed by Michael Bennett with a score by Marvin Hamlisch, the 1975 musical *A Chorus Line* returns to London this summer in a fresh production directed by Nikolai Foster and starring Adam Cooper and Carly Mercedes Dyer.

Cooper plays Zach, the domineering director-choreographer casting the chorus for a new Broadway musical who puts the hopefuls through the wringer – physically and...

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The iconic musical plays at Sadler's Wells this summer in an exciting new production starring Adam Cooper and Carly Mercedes Dyer.

A musical version of a chick flick? With spectacular fashion shows, epic backstabbing and a diva who’ll chill your soul, it could well be groundbreaking. *The Devil Wears Prada* struts into the West End this autumn. With an original score by Elton John and a cast led by Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry, start planning your outfit for the most stylish show in town! 

Based on the bestselling novel by Lauren Weisberger and the film starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, protagonist Andrea “Andy”...

Everything you need to know about 'The Devil Wears Prada' in the West End

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Elton John's musical version of the hit novel and film arrives at London's Dominion Theatre this autumn, starring Vanessa Williams and Matt Henry.


We’re spoiled for choice when it comes to shows in London, and it can be hard to keep up with everything that’s opening – we all have busy lives and it isn’t possible to fit everything in. Fortunately, second chances do sometimes arise!

A whole host of plays and musicals are being reprised in the West End this spring and summer, from celebrated musicals to classic drama and exciting contemporary writing. If it’s a show you’ve loved before, different cast members and venues can provide a whole...

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From *Sister Act* and *Hadestown* to *Standing at the Sky's Edge*, there's a wealth of fantastic shows coming into town – so don't miss out!

Make a joyful noise! West End favourite [Lee Mead](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/lee-mead) will join the cast of [*Sister Act*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/28926-sister-act) at the [Dominion Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/dominion-theatre) this June.

Mead is best known for his West End performances in *Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Legally Blonde*, [*Wicked*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/313-wicked-tickets), and, most...

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The London theatre veteran will join Ruth Jones, Alexandra Burke, and more in the musical based on the hit movie, which currently stars Beverley Knight.

The magic returns! [*My Neighbour Totoro*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25389-my-neighbour-totoro-tickets), the stage adaptation of Hayao Miyazaki's beloved same-named Studio Ghibli movie, will transfer to the West End in 2025. The [Gillian Lynne Theatre](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/gillian-lynne-theatre) will host the 34-week run from 8 March to 2 November 2025. Opening night is 20 March.

*My Neighbour Totoro* follows two sisters, Satsuki and Mei, who move to the...

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Following two seasons at the Barbican Centre, the acclaimed play adapted from the classic Studio Ghibli film will play a 34-week run at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

All hail Macbeth! *Macbeth*, starring [David Tennant](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/david-tennant) in the title role and Cush Jumbo as Lady Macbeth, will play in the West End this autumn, with performances running at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 1 October to 14 December.

The production comes to the West End from a critically acclaimed premiere at the Donmar Warehouse in fall 2023, with the entire original cast returning. Alongside Tennant (*Doctor Who*) and Jumbo (*The Good...

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The critically acclaimed production played the Donmar Warehouse in 2023, also starring Tennant and Jumbo, and will now have a two-month run in the West End.

Truth is, no one can do what he does. Born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in 1947, Elton John has been one of the world’s most successful pop stars and songwriters since he released “Your Song” in 1970. 

Collaborating with lyricist Bernie Taupin, some of his greatest hits include “Tiny Dancer”, “Rocket Man”, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”, “I’m Still Standing”, “Are You Ready for Love”, and, of course, “Candle in the Wind”, which was revised as a tribute to Princess Diana following her death and became a...

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Follow our guide to the shows composed by legendary pop star Elton John, including *The Lion King, Billy Elliot, Tammy Faye*, and the forthcoming West End musical *The Devil Wears Prada*.  

Revivals of musicals are often every bit as revelatory as new takes on classic plays. In recent years, Daniel Fish’s *Oklahoma!* imbued the 1943 Rodgers and Hammerstein classic with a chillingly contemporary significance without changing a word, and Jamie Lloyd’s stripped back *Sunset Boulevard* recently swept the Olivier Awards.

This summer, *Starlight Express* makes a spectacular return in a specially designed auditorium. There’s star casting aplenty as Imelda Staunton leads *Hello, Dolly!*...

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Relive all the joy of classic West End musicals as they return to London in 2024, including *Hello, Dolly!*, *Starlight Express*, and *Kiss Me, Kate*.

The [London Palladium](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/london-palladium) will show a *Robin Hood* pantomime in December, continuing its annual tradition of presenting a panto each Christmas season. Performances will run from 7 December 2024 to 12 January 2025.

The star-studded cast includes [Julian Clary](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/julian-clary) as Robin Hood, Jane McDonald as Maid Marion, Paul Zerdin as Will Scarlet, [Nigel...

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Numerous award-winning West End actors will join the ninth annual panto at the historic venue, with performances running from December 2024 to January 2025.

*2:22 — A Ghost Story* is set to return to London’s West End for a strictly limited 10-week. The play will open at the Gielgud Theatre on 25 May.

The play premiered at the Noël Coward Theatre in 2020, and featured Lily Allen, Julia Chan, Hadley Fraser, and Jake Wood. A number of famous faces have gone on to star in the production, including Giovanna Fletcher, Tom Felton, Laura Whitmore, Cheryl, and Sophia Bush, among others. This run at the Gielgud marks the play's seventh West End season. ...

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A number of famous faces have starred in *2:22 — A Ghost Story*, including Giovanna Fletcher, Tom Felton, Laura Whitmore, Cheryl, and Sophia Bush. 

Fee, fi, fo, fum, we smell the blood of… new casting. [Alexandra Burke](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/actor-profile/alexandra-burke) will star in *Jack and the Beanstalk* at the London Palladium this Christmas. *Jack and the Beanstalk* is at the [London Palladium](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatres/london-palladium) from 10 December, and [*Jack and the Beanstalk* tickets are on sale now.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25026-jack-and-the-beanstalk)

Burke will play Mrs. Blunderbore, the giant's wife in *Jack and the Beanstalk*. She joins a cast including Dawn French, Julian Clary and Gary Wilmot.

Since winning *The X Factor*, Burke’s appeared in a number of West End musicals, including *Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat*, *Chicago* and *The Bodyguard*. Burke is currently starring in the UK tour of *Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat*.

This year marks the London Palladium's seventh annual Christmas pantomime. Previous shows include *Goldilocks and the Three Bears*, and last year's pantomime celebration, *Pantoland at the Palladium*.
Michael Harrison directs *Jack and the Beanstalk*, and the production features design by Mark Walters, costume design by Hugh Durrant, choreography by Karen Bruce, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, and sound design by Gareth Owen.

*Jack and the Beanstalk* is at the London Palladium.

[Jack and the Beanstalk tickets are on sale now.](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25026-jack-and-the-beanstalk)

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It wouldn’t be a Christmas in the West End without a pantomime at the London Palladium. Don’t miss an all-star cast bring festive joy to the capital with *Jack and the Beanstalk*. 

The *Jack and the Beanstalk* London pantomime will follow the traditional fairytale. At the start, Jack sells his cow for a few magic beans, much to his mother’s chagrin. Later on, Jack plants the magic beans, expecting nothing of it. But when he discovers he’s planted a beanstalk to a giant in the sky, Jack begins an otherworldly journey. Like the preceding London Palladium pantomimes, expect plenty of laughter, silliness, and current news stories injected into the *Jack and the Beanstalk* play.

Many beloved London Palladium pantomime cast members will return for *Jack and the Beanstalk*. [Julian Clary](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/actor-profile/julian-clary), Paul Zerdin, [Nigel Havers](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/actor-profile/nigel-havers), and [Gary Wilmot](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/actor-profile/gary-wilmot) will all bring their trademark pantomime routines to London once more. There’s a few new additions to the London Palladium Christmas lineup though. Dawn French will star as Dame Trott in *Jack and the Beanstalk*, and Alexandra Burke will play Mrs. Blunderbore, the giant's wife. 

*Jack and the Beanstalk* is the latest London pantomime in a new West End tradition. The London Palladium’s hosted a West End pantomime annually since 2016, most recently *Pantoland at the Palladium* in 2021. So this year, you can expect a lavish Christmas show that’s family-friendly, entertaining, and steeped in history.

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A giant panto at an iconic venue! Dawn French and Julian Clary headline the Palladium’s panto this year for a spectacular you won’t want to miss.
It’s everyone’s favourite Christmas tradition, and London’s biggest panto is the best way to celebrate. 
Book your tickets now for *Jack and the Beanstalk* at the London Palladium. 


Throughout the 20th century, the London Palladium regularly hosted pantomimes on an annual basis from 1948 to 1986. Pantomimes then stopped for 30 years, until the tradition came back with 21st century magic in 2016. Recent shows include *Cinderella*, *Snow White*, and a circus-inspired *Goldilocks and the Three Bears*. 

Even though each year is a different story, expect inside jokes and silly commentary from previous London Palladium pantomines. Enjoy raucous skits and get ready to hear pop songs with new lyrics. You’ll never forget a Palladium panto. 

## What to Watch For:

- London Palladium pantomimes are a beloved West End institution. The first pantomime — *Dick Whittington and his cat* — took place in 1914.
- Like many pantomime stories, *Jack and the Beanstalk* is a folk tale, so it’s difficult to ascertain who created the story. However, the typical Jack and the Beanstalk ideas we know and love today originated from Joseph Jacobs’s story in 1890.
- Elements of the *Jack and the Beanstalk* story also feature in Stephen Sondheim's *Into the Woods.* The fairytale musical follows Jack, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, and others as they work to reverse a witch's curse.

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There are giants in the sky! And there are performing giants galore in [*Jack and the Beanstalk*](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/show/25026-jack-and-the-beanstalk-tickets), the latest installment in a Palladium pantomime tradition that celebrates the best of old-school British humour with enough razzle dazzle to light up the West End.

Once again, director Michael Harrison sprinkles pantomime magic in the home of variety entertainment. A thinly-veiled story — in this case, Jack sells his cow for five magic beans and ends up with a beanstalk in his backyard, only for the gang to rescue King Nigel from the giant — acts as a ruse for filthy jokes, vaudevillian skits, and silliness. When the audience holler, clap, and cheer their way through two and a half hours of unadultered joy, it doesn't matter if the story could actually be told in 10 minutes; this lavish pantomime delivers the goods.

[Julian Clary](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/julian-clary) is back as the loose “Spirit of the Beans”, parading around the stage in a variety of Hugh Durrant’s spectacularly designed bean-related outfits (French, runner, Mexican, Heinz) and enough phallic jokes to supply a lifetime of Christmas crackers. He keeps the story pulse going alongside “budget Miriam Margolyes” [Dawn French](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/dawn-french) as a vulgar Dame Trot, the squeaky-clean Paul Zerdin as silly Simon, [Gary Wilmot](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/gary-wilmot) as Queen Nigella, and [Nigel Havers](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/nigel-havers) as the “principal character” King Nigel. 

Hallelujah then to [Alexandra Burke](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/stars-on-stage/alexandra-burke), who plays a vampy, vicious giant's wife Mrs. Blunderbore in her Palladium debut — a trio of animatronic giants are her “bad boys” now. West End stars Louis Gaunt and Natalie McQueen delight as Jack and Jill, and Rob Madge a-moo-singly chews the scenery as Pat the Cow, a bovine who dreams of West End stardom. Gaunt and Madge delight in a “Crazy For You” inspired routine; a spritely ensemble dressed as dancing chickens performing Karen Bruce's showstopping choreography is a particular highlight.

Now in its sixth year, the pantomime suffers slightly from its self-awareness and leaning into stale territory. If you’re a newcomer, chances are you won’t get jokes that rely on moments in previous years. You’ve probably seen the skits in a previous iteration too: Paul Zerdin does a five-minute ventriloquist set, Gary Wilmot performs another "list song" (this time listing all the ailments and their respective remedies), and more. But again, this is pantomime, and pantomimes rely on similarities as a comforting way to tell a story. And we all need comforting on these cold winter nights.

There's added special elements this year, in the form of Jack climbing up a 40-feet plus beanstalk that soars up through the rafters — sit in the centre stalls and you may be closer to the beanstalk action than you'd first expect. But ultimately, this year's Palladium pantomime plays into its institution-level status. To quote Stephen Sondheim in *Into the Woods*, it justifies the beans.

*Jack and the Beanstalk is at the London Palladium through 15 January. Book Jack and the Beanstalk tickets on London Theatre.*

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Alexandra Burke was born in Islington in 1988. Her mother, Melissa Bell, was an R&amp;B singer who was a member of the group Soul II Soul, who scored chart hits with songs like "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)", “Get a Life” and “Keep on Movin’”.

Whilst Burke’s early success came on The X Factor, she actually appeared on the talent show Star for a Night when she was twelve years old, in which she was the runner-up to eventual winner Joss Stone. Burke left school after completing her GCSEs to pursue a career in music, and auditioned for the second series The X Factor in 2005. She was whittled down to the last seven in the 16 – 24 category, but judge Louis Walsh decided against picking her for his final four on the basis that she was too young.

This spurred Burke on to have professional singing lessons for a number of years before being picked by Cheryl Cole in the 2008 series. Burke made the final, and beat the competition of Eoghan Quigg and JLS in the final which featured a duet with Beyonce and a rendition of what would be her first single, Leonard Cohen’s "Hallelujah".

Burke has since released two albums, with a third due out in 2018, and toured the world with hits such as “Bad Boys”, “Elephant” and “Start Without You”.

In June 2014, Burke made her West End theatre debut in The Bodyguard, taking over from <a href="/actor-profile/beverley-knight">Beverley Knight</a> who was starring in the production at the <a href="/theatres/adelphi-theatre">Adelphi Theatre</a>. After the production closed two months later, Burke toured the UK with the musical. She also played the role of Deloris in a UK touring production of Sister Act in 2016. In 2018, Burke played Roxie Hart in the West End revival of Chicago&nbsp;at the <a href="/theatres/phoenix-theatre">Phoenix Theatre</a>. In 2021,&nbsp;Burke played the Narrator in&nbsp;Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoatat the <a href="/theatres/london-palladium">London Palladium</a>, sharing the role with <a href="/actor-profile/linzi-hateley">Linzi Hateley</a>.

In 2024, Alexandra Burke will reprise the role of Deloris in *Sister Act* at the Dominion Theatre.

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Alexandra Burke was born in Islington in 1988. Her mother, Melissa Bell, was an R&amp;B singer who was a member of the group Soul II Soul, who scored chart hits with songs like "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)", “Get a Life” and “Keep on Movin’”.

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Actor and writer Dawn French was born in Holyhead, Wales in 1957, and went on to be educated at the Central School of Speech and Drama in 1977. Here, she met her future comedy partner <a href="/actor-profile/jennifer-saunders">Jennifer Saunders</a>. Both had similar RAF backgrounds growing up and were raised near the same base. They shared a flat whilst at college and were encouraged to delve into comedy. As they chatted and became friends, they began performing together.

French made her television debut on the Channel 4 series The Comic Strip Presents, which showcased the work of performers such as herself and Saunders, Rik Mayall, Robbie Coltrane and Adrian Edmondson. Her work with Jennifer Saunders saw the pair land their own TV show, French and Saunders, on the BBC in 1987. The series was a sketch show that also spoofed many pop culture references, such as the Harry Potter films.

French has also had a successful career in her own right, most notably playing The Reverend Geraldine Granger in The Vicar of Dibley on the BBC, which Richard Curtis wrote for her. Despite only 20 episodes being recorded, the show is a British comedy standard.&nbsp;Dawn French made her pantomime debut&nbsp;in the <a href="/theatres/london-palladium">London Palladium</a> production of <a href="/show/snow-white">Snow White</a>&nbsp;as&nbsp;The Wicked Queen.

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Born in London in 1954, Harold Owen “Gary” Wilmot is a British actor, singer and comedian, who has appeared in West End productions for over 30 years. In his early years, Wilmot was inspired by his father’s love of singing; his dad Harry was a part of vocal harmony group The Southlanders. However, his dad’s death when Gary was just seven stopped his dream. As he grew up, Wilmot steered away from performing, instead working on building sites.

Wilmot’s big break came after entering *New Faces*, a reality television show that sought after undiscovered British talent. Being part of a comedy double act with Judy McPhee, Wilmot went on to appear in popular British shows — a star was born.

Wilmot’s West End debut came in 1989, playing Bill Snibson in *Me and My Girl* at the Adelphi Theatre. Even though he’d never had theatre experience, his performance was widely praised and even received an Olivier Award nomination. Subsequently, he starred in *Carmen Jones* and the world premiere of *Copacabana* as Tony.

In recent years, Wilmot’s West End credits include *The Pajama Game* at the Shaftesbury Theatre, *Dirty Rotten Scoundrels* at the Savoy Theatre, *The Wind in the Willows* at the London Palladium and *Mr Gum & The Dancing Bear* at the National Theatre. He also starred in the world premiere of *The Prince of Egypt* at the Dominion Theatre, originating the role of Jethro, and in *Anything Goes* at the Barbican. In 2022, Gary Wilmot joined the *Wicked* cast as The Wizard.

As well as West End musicals, Wilmot has become a pantomime regular, appearing in annual London Palladium pantomimes. So far, he’s played the dame roles in *Dick Whittington, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Goldilocks and the Three Bears* and *Pantoland at the Palladium*. 

In 2023, Wilmot will play the Wizard in *The Wizard of Oz* at the London Palladium.

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Julian Clary was born in 1959 in Surbiton, Surrey. He attended Goldsmiths College at the University of London, studying English and Drama. He began his career in stand-up comedy, performing as “Gillian Pieface”, and later as “The Joan Collins Fanclub”. He went on many successful tours of his act, many being released on home video.

He made his first TV appearance back in 1989 on Trick or Treat, an ITV quiz show. Soon enough, he was offered his own show, Stick Moments, on Channel 4 which ran from 1990-1991. His other TV work includes&nbsp;All Rise, Just A Minute&nbsp;and&nbsp;Your Face Sounds Familiar.&nbsp;

In 2004, Clary made his West End debut, playing Leigh Bowery in the Boy George musical,&nbsp;<a href="/show/taboo">Taboo</a>. In 2007, he appeared in the Olivier Award winning production of Cabaret playing the role of the Emcee. He has also played roles in Canned Clary and For The Love of Coqs.&nbsp;In 2017, he starred in&nbsp;Le Grand Mort&nbsp;at Trafalgar Studios.

In 2016, Clary starred in the first <a href="/theatres/london-palladium">London Palladium</a> pantomime of this era, playing Dandini in Cinderella. He's appeared in many Palladium pantomimes since, including Dick Whittington, Snow White, Goldilocks and the Three Bears&nbsp;and Pantoland at the Palladium.

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Born in London in 1951, Nigel Havers attended the Arts Educational School despite family tradition of attending Eton. He later went on to work for the Prospect Theatre Company.

Since 2007, Havers has appeared in many pantomime roles. He started his pantomime career in Cinderella at the <a href="/theatres/richmond-theatre">Richmond Theatre</a> where he played Baron Hardup. The following year, Havers played Abanazar in Aladdin at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. Twice he has performed in Jack and the Beanstalk,&nbsp;the latter performing alongside <a href="/actor-profile/lee-mead">Lee Mead</a> and <a href="/actor-profile/julian-clary">Julian Clary</a> at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton.

In plays, Havers has starred in Art, See You Next Tuesday&nbsp;and Ricochet. In 2012, Havers starred in&nbsp;The Importance of Being Earnest&nbsp;at the <a href="/theatres/harold-pinter-theatre">Harold Pinter Theatre</a>.

Outside theatre, Havers is best known for his television acting, most famously as Lewis Archer in Coronation Street and Dr. Tom Latimer in&nbsp;Don't Wait Up. More recently, Havers has been in <a href="/theatres/london-palladium">London Palladium</a> pantomimes, alongside&nbsp;<a href="/actor-profile/paul-ogrady">Paul O’Grady</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/actor-profile/amanda-holden">Amanda Holden</a>. 
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Flying into The London Palladium this Christmas, Peter Pan will be the West End’s ultimate pantomime adventure.

The London Palladium opened on 26 Dec. 1910. The 1955 television hit *Sunday Night at The London Palladium* cemented the public’s affection for the venue, and made stars of Bruce Forsyth, Norman Vaughan and Jimmy Tarbuck who hosted the show. 

From the early 1990s, the theatre housed longer runs of several large scale musical productions, starting with the [Jason Donovan](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/actor-profile/jason-donovan)-led revival of *Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat* in 1991. Owned by the Really Useful Theatres Group from 2000, Andrew Lloyd Webber has produced musical revivals of *The Sound of Music* in 2006 and *[The Wizard of Oz](https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/reviews/the-wizard-of-oz)* in 2010, both of which cast their leading ladies through audience-voted talent shows broadcast on BBC1. 

After an absence of 29 years, pantomime returned to the Palladium in 2016, which has now become an annual Palladium Christmas tradition.

## London Palladium Seating Information

The auditorium has three levels – Stalls, Royal Circle and Upper Circle. In the Stalls, the view of the stage is slightly obscured by the overhang of the Royal Circle from Row S onwards, and the seats further back do suffer from a slightly lower ceiling. The seats are raked from Row D of the Stalls.

In the Royal Circle, the top of the stage is slightly obscured by the overhang of the Upper Circle in Row J onwards. The Royal Circle is raked and generally has an excellent view from all seats.

In the Upper Circle, the view from the central block of seats is still very good.

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