SeatPlan is a staple for any theatre-goer, with ticket prices are at an all-time high, £250 for some shows, so when booking your seats it's become more important than ever to make sure you’re getting value for your money. What SeatPlan offers is a look into what your view is from your seat. Some shows and production companies have started providing photos when booking tickets but these are taken in empty theatres and are mostly of general areas rather than individual seats, but SeatPlan has a much more accurate and interesting way of providing you with the view from your seat.
The website has a system where audience members can upload photos and reviews of the seats, I for one have used it pretty much every single time I have ever booked a ticket. As these are uploaded by the public, not all seats in the venues are listed on the website have photos but by looking in the row behind or in front, you’re bound to get a good idea of what you’re paying for. Audience members can also provide written reviews for the seats; providing information on comfort, view and even legroom. Now, as a rather small human being myself the legroom isn’t an issue for me but has certainly been a problem for some of my buddies who have come along to the shows with me.
Of course, when a new show opens there are limited photos of what the view will be like for that particular show. For example, the upcoming London production of Moulin Rouge will obviously have nothing on the site and with the set that has transformed the auditorium, this may change. However, on the whole, the website gives you a very good and pretty accurate overall picture of what the experience is from your seat.
