Sorry to chivvy, but ticket purchasing day is approaching.

Could somebody with an idea of the likely layout (has it been decided whether the pits are in the same hall yet?) or who was on the balcony a couple of years back please advise me? Im hoping to take some good photos, but I remember the railings being a bit of a pain from that point of view (partly from aesthetics, partly because theyll play hell with the autofocus).

Is the view likely to be less obstructed (if more distant) from the balcony? Would I only be able to see through the roof - and if so, how transparent is the roof? Ive only ever been in seats, so Ive not been in a position to tell.

On a similar note, any idea how crowded the balcony is likely to be? Could I rest a camera on the railing, or would I be shooting over someones shoulder? Could I get away with bringing a monopod if Im careful not to trip anyone with it?

Id rather stand up all day than have no decent photos to show for it, so this decides which tickets I buy.

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Fluppet