J_New Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Sorry - I may be posting this in the wrong place, but I just want to know what it's like sitting in the front row of the Amphi - I've just snapped a SL ticket up for a friend, (fairly central) but am now not sure whether she'll see over the tier as she's short. Any advice, please? Thanks Jacky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 She could always ask for one of the blow up cushions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 (edited) I was recently sat fairly central front row Amphi & the person sat next to me was short. They leaned forward slightly & from our discussion in the interval appeared to have a very clear view. (Because they were so short, I don't think the view of the people behind in Row B was affected by them leaning forward.) Alternatively, as Janet says, they can easily ask for a blow up cushion - on the Amphi level they're in the corridor behind the ice cream stand / interval bar pre-order where the pop-up shop was. Edited May 20, 2018 by Indigo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Good to know - yes, I'm very short 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_New Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 That's great advice, thank you. I just got worried when I saw what the restriction was on the e-ticket! I'll get a cushion for her and tell her that she can lean forward slightly if the person behind is OK with that. (My ticket is on the side in Row G, and is more expensive!) Many thanks! Jacky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Q Fan Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 You will have no issue in the front row Amphi at all as you sit quite close the ledge so it does in no way interfere with the view - unlike the Balcony where you sit further back so the ledge creeps into your eyeline. Leg room is pretty decent too. If you are to the sides you may need to lean but I have been OK even in the left and right block. Enjoy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyTaylor Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 I sat there last week - A45 - and it was absolutely fine - and I'm 5'1" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_New Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 That's really good to know. My friend will be in A39 - and she's around the same height as you, Jenny. Thanks to Don Q Fan, too. Jenny, it was very nice to meet you the other night at the premiere. Jacky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHowarth Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I'm a shade under five feet and I've sat there before with no issues whatsoever. Although you've got me worried now as I'm due to sit there again for the RBS matinee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_New Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 Sorry - I certainly didn't mean to worry anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Guests are advised to ensure their blow-up cushions are well-bunged, or risk making an appearance in the Audience Behaviour thread ;) 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 21 hours ago, Quintus said: Guests are advised to ensure their blow-up cushions are well-bunged, or risk making an appearance in the Audience Behaviour thread Why, what can happen? Do they become a whooppe cushion or something?!?!? 😲 I occasionally use the ROH blow-up cushions when I'm sat in places with no-one behind me, to get an extra clear view of the stage. Crikey, I'd never thought to check the bung before now!!! Though thinking about it they can make a bit of a squeaking sound if you don't sit pretty still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 9 minutes ago, Indigo said: Though thinking about it they can make a bit of a squeaking sound if you don't sit pretty still... start worrying if the squeaking sound not actually emanating from the cushion... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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