What an amazing theatre. I booked online for The N...

What an amazing theatre. I booked online for The Nutcracker using their website, from the UK. Printed off my ticket. Arrived 45 mins early today and it was plenty of time. You go through the main doors, through security. I had belle etage seats and there is a clockroom, bar and loo on the floor. They unlock the door to your seats circa 10 mins before the performance starts.
I was worried it would be really hot in the theatre, but the temperature was perfect. I was wearing short sleaves.
View from belle etage level was amazing. It's actually quite a small theatre, or rather, it feels lovely and intimate. I was offered opera glasses by the coat check lady but you dont need them.
Wonderful decor. Luxurious.
The only downside is the lack of Metro nearby. I got off at Sadovaya which is a bit of a walk. I think a new line is being built called Teatralnaya, which will be amazing. I will definitely book here again....and how rude of me, the performance was amazing. World class ballet and orchestra