Stairs are very steep across the Grand Tier, but the view was very good (only had a bit cut off at the top of the stage, but didn't miss anything). Was described as 'limited legroom' but I didn't have any problems and I'm 5'10.
Very high, very steep rake. No good for those with a fear of heights! You can see what's happening on the stage, but the level between the music and the speech/vocals is bad. Music is too loud and you speech is difficult to decipher. Not much leg room. You get what you pay for!
Sold as " limited view " - most likely due to the barrier. On This particular production it was an excellent clear view the bar wasn't an issue for me at all :)
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anonymous
Feb. 19, 2026
Leg room painful. Restricted view as unable to see the top of the stage. £15 seat
Definitely would not recommend unless you are under 5 foot, as no leg room. Seats also very narrow. Not a bad view of the stage.
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anonymous
Feb. 14, 2026
Seat has a walkway in front which is great for extra leg room. The chairs are fold down and seat 30's backrest moves and is slightly broken which can make for uncomfortable seating. My partner is 6ft 4 and had enough leg room though which is rare
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anonymous
Jan. 24, 2026
For a £20 this was great, stairs were a bit steep coming down towards the seat but totally worth it, wouldn't recommend to people require much leg room though!
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Section Circle
anonymous
Apr. 10, 2026
Great view, slight obstruction of back right of stage and not much leg room but was comfy enough for child and 5'7 adult.
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anonymous
Apr. 10, 2026
Great view, slightly obstructed to extreme right back of stage but little actually missed. Not much leg room, I'm 5'7 and knees were more or less against the seat in front but not uncomfortable!
Seat location is great. However, I'm short so it's luck of the draw with who ends up in front. On this occasion I had two taller people in front of me and could see very little.
Brilliant view, I'm pretty short (5 foot) and could see pretty much everything even with someone in front of me. Close to the toilets so easy to get to at interval. Maybe a bit near the speakers, quite loud.
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Section Stalls
anonymous
Mar. 14, 2026
The two end seats (Q2/3) weren't positioned so we could see middle stage. The person in front blocked most of it and she wasn't even that tall
Sorry about the spot light. I got blinded as I took the photo. I don't think that this picture does justice to the seat, but I was standing at the time, so the overhang seems to be more prominent that it actually was during the performance.
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anonymous
Feb. 12, 2026
Lee Mead Headlining as PT BARNUM FEB 2026,great leg room ,no overhang spoiling stage ,full view ,comfortable for 6'1' adult
Palace Theatre, Manchester
Comments & Tips
Section Grand Tier
Stairs are very steep across the Grand Tier, but the view was very good (only had a bit cut off at the top of the stage, but didn't miss anything). Was described as 'limited legroom' but I didn't have any problems and I'm 5'10.
Very high, very steep rake. No good for those with a fear of heights! You can see what's happening on the stage, but the level between the music and the speech/vocals is bad. Music is too loud and you speech is difficult to decipher. Not much leg room. You get what you pay for!
Amazing seats. Great view of all of the stage and the sound was perfect. Only downside was the seats being uncomfortable.
Sold as " limited view " - most likely due to the barrier. On This particular production it was an excellent clear view the bar wasn't an issue for me at all :)
Leg room painful. Restricted view as unable to see the top of the stage. £15 seat
Brilliant view
Definitely would not recommend unless you are under 5 foot, as no leg room. Seats also very narrow. Not a bad view of the stage.
Seat has a walkway in front which is great for extra leg room. The chairs are fold down and seat 30's backrest moves and is slightly broken which can make for uncomfortable seating. My partner is 6ft 4 and had enough leg room though which is rare
For a £20 this was great, stairs were a bit steep coming down towards the seat but totally worth it, wouldn't recommend to people require much leg room though!
Section Circle
Great view, slight obstruction of back right of stage and not much leg room but was comfy enough for child and 5'7 adult.
Great view, slightly obstructed to extreme right back of stage but little actually missed. Not much leg room, I'm 5'7 and knees were more or less against the seat in front but not uncomfortable!
Seat location is great. However, I'm short so it's luck of the draw with who ends up in front. On this occasion I had two taller people in front of me and could see very little.
Great view of the stage
Fab seats and the show was amazing!
Great view of the stage. Limited leg room.
Brilliant view, I'm pretty short (5 foot) and could see pretty much everything even with someone in front of me. Close to the toilets so easy to get to at interval. Maybe a bit near the speakers, quite loud.
Section Stalls
The two end seats (Q2/3) weren't positioned so we could see middle stage. The person in front blocked most of it and she wasn't even that tall
Good visibility across the majority of the stage
Sorry about the spot light. I got blinded as I took the photo. I don't think that this picture does justice to the seat, but I was standing at the time, so the overhang seems to be more prominent that it actually was during the performance.
Lee Mead Headlining as PT BARNUM FEB 2026,great leg room ,no overhang spoiling stage ,full view ,comfortable for 6'1' adult