Boxes and Loges at the Sondheim Theatre
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There are four. The Boublil Loge and the Schönberg Loge sit at the front sides of the Dress Circle, beside the stage, with six movable chairs each; they're named after the writers of Les Misérables. Maggie's Box, with four seats, and Judi's Box, with three, are at the back of the Dress Circle, on ordinary chairs.
Should you book one?
Not for the view. The loges are very side-on and lose the corners of the stage. Most of the action happens centre stage, so you don't miss much of the show, but at around £80 to £100 a seat they're poor value.
The two Boxes are worse. You watch over the heads of rows K and L, the Grand Circle hangs over you and takes the top of the stage, and anyone walking along the gangway in front of the Box blocks the view.
Better seats for the money
In the Dress Circle, an end seat in row C, D or E usually costs less than the middle of the row and has a better view than a loge. For less again, the front of the Grand Circle.
When a loge does make sense
A loge gives you your own space and movable chairs, so it suits an occasion where a group wants to be together more than it wants the full view, as long as the price is well below a central Dress Circle seat.
The wheelchair spaces are in the Schönberg Loge, which has step-free access. The access page has the details.
Boxes FAQs
Are the Boxes worth it at the Sondheim Theatre?
Only if they're cheap. For similar money, an end-of-row Dress Circle seat in rows C to E sees more of the stage.
What is Judi's Box at the Sondheim Theatre?
A three-seat Box at the back of the Dress Circle, next to the four-seat Maggie's Box. Both look out over the back rows, with the level above cutting off the top of the stage.