This guide on the Joan Sutherland Theatre seating plan will help you find the good seats in the house - both in terms of the view and value for money. Get real-time seat availability and pricing, and find the best seats for opera shows.
Joan Sutherland Theatre seating plan
Which seats should you choose?
💸Value for money seats:
Stalls: Middle-rear row seats (M to U) can be considered value for money.
Dress circle: Middle seats in rows G to J of the circle are also very budget-friendly and offer a decent view of the stage.
ðŸŽBest views of the stage:
Stalls: Seats 23 to 27 in the front rows (C to F) are generally considered the best in the theatre.
Dress circle: If you like watching shows from a reasonable height,the front row of the circle section should be your pick.
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Guide to Joan Sutherland Theatre seating plan
Stalls
The first of three seating sections in the Joan Sutherland Theatre is the stalls. Shaped like an inverted U with a jazzed pattern on either side, this section houses some great seats. While the slight curve of the rows leads to the extreme corner seats offering a side view of the stage, the middle seats across all rows are great. There are no aisles separating the seats in this section, with seats available in one block together. With 22 rows, labelled from A to X, the stalls is the biggest seating section in the theatre.
Dress circle
The second seating section in the theatre is the dress circle. This section also curves initially but then tapers off into a square-esque shape, forming an inverted T of sorts. The view from the first few rows is great, with no obstructions and a clean look at the stage. There are 13 rows in total, labelled from A to P and the seats fall in the range of 1 to 49, moving right to left.
Boxes/Loges
While not a full-fledged section like the stalls and the dress circle, the box or the loge section houses some great seats. Located on either side of the stage, box B and box Y house 12 rows of two to three seats each. Also called the loge, the box seats are special since they make for a more intimate viewing experience.
Which seats would offer me the best views?
The Joan Sutherland Theatre boasts a variety of seating options. For an optimal viewing experience, consider seats 23 to 27 in the front rows of the stalls (C to F), offering an unobstructed view. Alternatively, the front row of the dress circle provides a desirable elevated perspective.
Which seats would offer me the best value for money?
Enjoy the show without breaking the bank. The Joan Sutherland Theatre offers affordable seating options. In the stalls, consider the middle-rear rows (M to U) for a good value. For a slightly elevated view, the middle seats in rows G to J of the dress circle are budget-friendly.
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