Good view of whole stage & easy to read surtitles. View the orchestral pit with some head blockages. Sound system was a little less powerful when compared to other shows when seated at stalls (not sure if it was just the audio of this particular show).
4
Section STALLS
anonymous
Mar. 14, 2026
Slightly obstructed. I didn't notice the overhead obstruction during the performance. I could see 98% of the stage. The blank screen at middle left is where the (fairly small) English subtitles were shown - convenient. Would book again for proximity!
Seat is in line with the stage. Row A & B are lower so you have an unobstructed view and don't see the conductor which can sometimes be distracting.
4
anonymous
Oct. 30, 2025
Photo taken without zoom
4
anonymous
Oct. 8, 2025
Excellent seats - only downside is it is too close for when there's action on both sides of stage, have to turn head or dart eyes. No view obstruction as there is a step up from row in front.
5
anonymous
Sep. 3, 2025
Great seat for opera. I could read the surtitle and watch the stage seamlessly. The conductor is visible from here as well.
I LOVED these seats! This theatre was lovely, and the theatre is built so no matter what end you are on it feels like you are front on. Each row was also elevated which makes you have an even clearer view. Great view of performers. Worth the price!
Excellent view of stage, it is off to the side a bit, but the full stage could still be viewed. There is an overhang, but it did not affect the view of the stage. However, the overhang did slightly affect the view of the surtitle screen and I had to lean forward a bit to ensure that I could see the entire screen.
Excellent seat for a ballet. The photo is zoomed in a bit to make it more realistic to your in-person view as the stage feels and looks much closer in person. You have an excellent centred view of the dancers, and you can easily appreciate the formations that the corps de ballet make when dancing. The smaller gestures and movements that the dancers make to further plot can be quite difficult to make out, so the finer details of the narrative may be lost. The stage proscenium obstructs the top half the stage set, but you can appreciate the beautiful lighting that is projected onto the stage. Also, having a clear unobstructed view of the dancers is more important anyways. There is also a little overhang on the ceiling that cuts off the top right corner of the stage, but the effect on your viewing experience is negligible and forgettable. The sound of the orchestra is amazing from this seat, a nice loud and clear sound so you can easily appreciate the music as well and its finer details. Also, because there is no seat in front of you as P11 is situated at the top of the stairs, you have plenty of leg room. To add to the comfort, you can lean your head against the side wall. For a '30 and under' ticket, this seat was priced at $144. Well worth it and I felt like I got more than what I paid for. Amazing seat, would buy it again for a ballet. Also, I brought a pair of binoculars if I wanted a closer look at the performance.
This photo is zoomed in 2x, but this is more accurate to the in-person view than using a 1x photo. The stage feels and looks much closer in-person. Even though you are at the far left end of the row and as a result have an angled view of the stage, the view is still excellent and you feel close to the singers. The acoustic in this seat is amazing as the roof slopes downward above this seat, and there is also a wall behind you. This also makes the seat feel more comfortable as you can even lean your head agains the wall. The seats in the circle are raked so your view isn't obstructed by anyone's head. A part of the left side and the top is obstructed from view, but this didn't affect my experience as all the action happens in the middle of the stage so I didn't miss anything. Would recommend this seat as it is close to the stage but also not that expensive. I paid $100 for it using the under 35 discount.
Seats at the back of the circle. Stage looks closer in person. The top parts of the scenery were a bit obstructed, but an overall clear view of the stage.
Joan Sutherland Theatre
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Section Dress Circle
Good view of whole stage & easy to read surtitles. View the orchestral pit with some head blockages. Sound system was a little less powerful when compared to other shows when seated at stalls (not sure if it was just the audio of this particular show).
Section STALLS
Slightly obstructed. I didn't notice the overhead obstruction during the performance. I could see 98% of the stage. The blank screen at middle left is where the (fairly small) English subtitles were shown - convenient. Would book again for proximity!
Section Stalls
End of back row
Sydney Opera House. Great view
$25 promotion tickets, AMAZING view
Great view. Seated behind the accessible area. End of the row, seat is or at least feels slightly narrower than others in the theatre.
Seat is in line with the stage. Row A & B are lower so you have an unobstructed view and don't see the conductor which can sometimes be distracting.
Photo taken without zoom
Excellent seats - only downside is it is too close for when there's action on both sides of stage, have to turn head or dart eyes. No view obstruction as there is a step up from row in front.
Great seat for opera. I could read the surtitle and watch the stage seamlessly. The conductor is visible from here as well.
Side view, partially obstructed $125 each
I LOVED these seats! This theatre was lovely, and the theatre is built so no matter what end you are on it feels like you are front on. Each row was also elevated which makes you have an even clearer view. Great view of performers. Worth the price!
Excellent view of the stage.
Excellent view of stage, it is off to the side a bit, but the full stage could still be viewed. There is an overhang, but it did not affect the view of the stage. However, the overhang did slightly affect the view of the surtitle screen and I had to lean forward a bit to ensure that I could see the entire screen.
Section Circle
Excellent seat for a ballet. The photo is zoomed in a bit to make it more realistic to your in-person view as the stage feels and looks much closer in person. You have an excellent centred view of the dancers, and you can easily appreciate the formations that the corps de ballet make when dancing. The smaller gestures and movements that the dancers make to further plot can be quite difficult to make out, so the finer details of the narrative may be lost. The stage proscenium obstructs the top half the stage set, but you can appreciate the beautiful lighting that is projected onto the stage. Also, having a clear unobstructed view of the dancers is more important anyways. There is also a little overhang on the ceiling that cuts off the top right corner of the stage, but the effect on your viewing experience is negligible and forgettable. The sound of the orchestra is amazing from this seat, a nice loud and clear sound so you can easily appreciate the music as well and its finer details. Also, because there is no seat in front of you as P11 is situated at the top of the stairs, you have plenty of leg room. To add to the comfort, you can lean your head against the side wall. For a '30 and under' ticket, this seat was priced at $144. Well worth it and I felt like I got more than what I paid for. Amazing seat, would buy it again for a ballet. Also, I brought a pair of binoculars if I wanted a closer look at the performance.
This photo is zoomed in 2x, but this is more accurate to the in-person view than using a 1x photo. The stage feels and looks much closer in-person. Even though you are at the far left end of the row and as a result have an angled view of the stage, the view is still excellent and you feel close to the singers. The acoustic in this seat is amazing as the roof slopes downward above this seat, and there is also a wall behind you. This also makes the seat feel more comfortable as you can even lean your head agains the wall. The seats in the circle are raked so your view isn't obstructed by anyone's head. A part of the left side and the top is obstructed from view, but this didn't affect my experience as all the action happens in the middle of the stage so I didn't miss anything. Would recommend this seat as it is close to the stage but also not that expensive. I paid $100 for it using the under 35 discount.
Great view of the stage. Top part of set obstructed.
Excellent view of the stage and orchestra pit.
Great view of the stage and orchestra pit. Stage looks closer in person.
Seats at the back of the circle. Stage looks closer in person. The top parts of the scenery were a bit obstructed, but an overall clear view of the stage.