Anna C Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Evening all, We're seeing La Fille soon and the only seats I could get which are suitable for my disability were stalls circle row C (something like 71-73 if I remember rightly). We've only ever sat in the Grand Tier or the balcony before and had front row seats both times (the joy of the hugely discounted but now defunct Family Performances). Has anyone sat in or near those seats who can tell me what they're like? I looked at the photo preview but of course what it doesn't show is other people's heads and if they are in the way or not. Daughter is about 5'4 but much of that is legs so I want to be sure she can see. Any insights appreciated! Thanks. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I'm hardly expert on the seats in the Stalls Circle, but I can't see any reason why you should have a problem there. They're in front of a load of standing places which I know a lot of people like, so presumably the seats ought to have a good view, too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marg S Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Spannerpony I sat in C 64 a couple of weeks ago and I too am 5' 4!. My seat had a restricted view which was no problem at all, and I had a good view. Unless you are terribly unlucky and get a very tall person infront you should be ok. Hope that you enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I was in C77 the other night (which is 'restricted' due to a pillar that you can easily see around). The view is fine, as the are only 2 rows in front of you, and the rake is quite good for those rows. Unless your offspring are v young (and so small) and there is a large person in front, should be fine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 They do have booster seats that they lend out . Which reminds me of the time we went to see the Bolshoi at Covent Garden, we got the first train down from Yorkshire, to watch a matinee, and return the same day. We had good seats in the middle of the stalls, but the lady sitting in front of my DS ( who was 12), saw that he was "small", and shuffled right down in her seat to give him a better view. It wasn't til he thanked her, and she turned around again I looked at her to thank her, and realised it was Mara Galeazzi !! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Welcome Marg S. Hope to see you in Brum soon! It would be lovely to hear your thoughts on performances on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 They do have booster seats that they lend out . Which reminds me of the time we went to see the Bolshoi at Covent Garden, we got the first train down from Yorkshire, to watch a matinee, and return the same day. We had good seats in the middle of the stalls, but the lady sitting in front of my DS ( who was 12), saw that he was "small", and shuffled right down in her seat to give him a better view. It wasn't til he thanked her, and she turned around again I looked at her to thank her, and realised it was Mara Galeazzi !! How amazing! :-)) Thanks so much everyone, that sounds great. I will ask DH to go and ask for a booster seat if necessary but from what you've said it sounds as if we will be ok. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailR Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I think that the booster cushions are no longer available, but she should be fine without. I took my 5 year old grand daughter for her first time at Christmas and was told they didn't provide them now.She just sat on our folded up coats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxDaveM Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I think that the booster cushions are no longer available, but she should be fine without. Yes, should be fine without, but they do still provide those sqeaky cushions should you need them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 I think she will be fine unless we get the world's tallest person in front of us (which seems to happen with surprising regularity!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangorballetboy Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I think that the booster cushions are no longer available, but she should be fine without. I took my 5 year old grand daughter for her first time at Christmas and was told they didn't provide them now.She just sat on our folded up coats Well they were available at the Alice matinée a couple of weeks ago! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailR Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 It was the special priced Hamlyn Nutcracker performance - perhaps Sun readers are not to be trusted to return them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingGirl123 Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 My friend and I went to watch a ballet and were in the stalls circle, she is just 5'2" and saw fine so hopefully your daughter will be! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 11, 2012 Author Share Posted April 11, 2012 Oh, that's great news, thank you DancingGirl! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yaffa Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 If there is a tall person sitting in front and shuffling round isn't possible - you might want to ask the tallest standing person if he/she would like to swap. Particularly after the interval, standing folks often welcome a chance to sit down. Yaffa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted April 25, 2012 Author Share Posted April 25, 2012 Standing's never an option for me but fortunately our seats were absolutely fine. Dd and I had nobody in front of us as there were little railings with a footwell where we put our bags and my crutches. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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