In terms of "feel" I'd say the Donmar seems smaller than any of The Public's spaces (I think I've been in them all at this point). There are only four rows in the stalls (and three in the balcony) so you are always extremely close. If you're at the extreme sides you get an extreme side view (which can often be interesting if obstructed). The balcony seats are very steep and squished and I avoid them.
I've seen COMPANY, THE THREEPENNY OPERA, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG, GRAND HOTEL and SWEET CHARITY and loved them all (to varying degrees). GRAND HOTEL was particularly impressive given the magic of the Tommy Tune original was its size and sweep. |
