Grand Circle at the Victoria Palace Theatre

Rows A to J, the top level. It's high and very steep, and the view from the front is clear and complete, so it suits anyone who wants the whole stage for much less than the Stalls cost and doesn't mind the height. If heights genuinely bother you, book lower down.

The level holds 356 places, including ten standing places behind row J, and there's a centre aisle between seats 19 and 20 in every row.

Where we'd put you

Rows B and C, in the centre. They're the value pick on this level and the ones to ask for. If you're on the short side, ask for row D instead, which sits clear of the front rail. Either way, keep a seat or two away from the centre aisle, as the handrails at the aisle ends can sit in your view.

The Slips at each front corner of the circle are side-on, but the view isn't too bad.

What to avoid

• The back of the Grand Circle. It's significantly restricted. It's the cheapest seat in the theatre, and it's cheap for a reason, so we wouldn't take the back rows here to save the last few pounds.
• Row A. It has limited legroom and a safety bar in the eyeline, which is why it's classed as slightly restricted.

Legroom in the Grand Circle

Tighter than on the levels below, and worst at the back: H and J really only suit people up to about 5ft. Row G is the roomiest here, fine to about 5ft 7. Rows B to F suit people up to about 5ft 5, row A is limited, and the Slips are tight for everyone. An aisle seat lets you stretch one leg out.

Steps

About five flights of stairs from the foyer, and there's no lift. Leave a few extra minutes if stairs slow you down.

Drinks and toilets

The Grand Circle has its own bar and toilets, so you don't have to go back down all those stairs at the interval.

Boxes on this level

The Grand Circle's side Boxes are on the Boxes page.