That said, there is something thrilling about the proximity to the actors you get in the lower section, and certainly the front rows are nowhere near as limited as in the Sumner. The actor who played the Phantom could not be faulted. In general, it is best to get into the centre of any seating block, as some side seats can be very much on the side. Willenhall. Still the best theatre show of all the theatre shows Ive seen. I'd definitely go back, and I'd book the same seats too! She loved the whole thing, but was a little bit worried that the chandelier might fall on our heads! Our visit 9th June 2007 2.30pm performance. But no; I wouldn't say spacious, but my knees - when seated naturally - didn't hit the seat back in front, and there was a little room to move around. I bought the tickets in November 2012 for a leaving present for my friend who after working in England for 2 years has decided to go back to Australia. The music is very enjoyable and much more familiar than I expected. I went to see the show on Sat 8th January 2011 and was overwhelmed by Brian McCanns Phantom performance. However Ramin was very moving in 'Music of the Night' and his acting was the best I've ever seen. Andy B Probably the best view I have ever had at the theatre. What are the best seats at Her Majestys theatre? The seats are a bit old and so aren't as comfortable as some other theatres that have been updated, but we had enough leg room. He is a very strong Raoul, not foppish and weedy at all. The seats in the theatre are all fairly good. ____________________________, Went to see Phantom again last week (June 2007) it must be 15 years since I last saw it. Some people have thought that the show dragged but I think that is par for the course with musicals when they are a couple of hours long, and actually I was eager for the second half to start as I was really enjoying the performance. Plus, I have to admit I would have gone a bit earlier but after hearing Ben Foster on TV singing a song from 'Phantom' I put off going until he had left the cast as I thought he sounded dreadful. Im not normally a grouch! None of them deserved to have such wonderful roles in such a wonderful musical. Earl Carpenter as the Phantom was rather subdued and didn't have the edge of menace I felt he should have had. From our seats you could just about see the floor of the stage including the smoke effects over the lake. But somehow the disappointment of what should have been a wonderfully enjoyable and romantic experience being destroyed so completely by such simple but effective factors has me utterly indignant. The overhang from the circle also restricted some of the performance that was above the stage resulting in only feet being seen. As it is, it plays like the West End's granddad on life support, while there are young, vibrant shows out there in Theatreland. ___________________. ________________________. __________________________________. I suppose for me this was a last minute choice, and I was interested to see what the experience was like from the front row - but was worth it to hear the orchestra so close up and see it from a different perspective and for 57 certainly feel like I got my moneys worth and didn't feel ripped off. 2008: Just for the record, in early 2008 the monkey finally watched the screen version of this show and actually preferred it to the stage one sure, the lyric is still crass in places, but the revised script and actual cinematography made it like the show a whole lot more than in the theatre! Another flexible space, this one is rarely set up the same way twice, so choosing the best seats can be a bit of a crapshoot. Brian McCann should be proud of his performance. Youll have either an incomplete view because of the position of the seats, or something may be in your line of sight like a pole, speakers, or the sound board. However, I did find this seat a little bit tight myself, however not tight enough to decrease my enjoyment of the show. Maybe would have been better volume-wise further back. This is very important to remember for the rest of the show. I thought the voices of Christine and the Phantom were absolutely superb. Performance schedule. It was extraordinary. Thank you to the man further down our row who was nearer to them than us who told them very firmly to be quiet! We paid top price for them but well worth the money. Excellent seats. I saw Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre around New Year's and it was amazing. Al Queenanalqueenan@yahoo.com. You lost the very front left corner if you sat right back, that was all. PUBLIC TRANSPORT Slightly limited view of the floor (especially at the back of the stage) but it didn't affect the show, Won these tickets via Today Tix for $10 each. Strangely there was no announcement stating the changes in the cast, maybe because there were so many. A "Must-See" indeed. Two friends and I went to the matinee performance of 'Phantom' on the 18th January 2011. You can see the full body of the actors and set from the centre over to stage left wings. Couldn't see half of stage from there. I must say the seats were fantastic, I totally disagree with other reviewers who have said to avoid the stalls, by far the best seats we've had seeing this show. Also for this show we got Harriet Jones as Christine and she had such contrasting frightened and sexy sides! I have to say I was more impressed than I was expecting. I phoned the See Tickets box office number the day before I went (as the theatre does not have its own telephone line) to check that you could purchase day seats like other theatres in London. Overall I loved it and found it very enjoyable, and I would recommend it. We sat, on the recommendation of this website and one or two others, in seats 20 and 21 of row C of the Royal Circle - the very best seats in the entire theatre. Grand Circle section Left B row 28 seat AmitTheatre Her Majesty's Theatre The Phantom Of The Opera Alexandra Burke has an amazing voice. *based on 10 bookings made through various agents' websites. I took front row. 11/10. The best thing about Hamer Hall is simply being in it, now its had its multi-million dollar makeover; its the only venue in the world that makes bright orange feel classy. And occasionally ruined by the worst. I may only be 13 but I've seen 14 West End shows and Phantom Of The Opera is the best out of them all. ), but the true star of the show has to be the one and only John Owen Jones as the Phantom. the theatre, the sets, the costumes, the effects, it was absolutely amazing from beginning to end. Lo and behold, shortly after this, the people whose seats they had taken arrived which meant they had to move and the whole debacle started again with the whole row standing up. He made me cry at the end, he was just so incredible - especially when imitating the music box and when Christine gave the ring back. Political Philosophy Pierre Joseph Proudhon: One cannot give and keep at the same time Chapter 2: Start Beautiful, subtle, and heartbreaking We would have preferred to think of him walking round in swirling mist in his black suit, and living in the theatre!!! We sat in the Royal Circle rows A and B (couldnt get 6 tickets together) and although one or two parts of the performance are out of view when they go to the far side of the stage generally good seats. >My favourites are: "Masquerade", "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" and "Think of Me", although I love all of it. Looking to bag the best seats in the house? Went to see The Jersey Boys on Wednesday 8th Feb at His Majesty's Aberdeen. I absolutely loved it. Live and let live! Maximum 2 per person, first come, first served. The Phantom is such an amazing character, and is portrayed so well. It reaches off the stage, grabs you by the throat and begs you to empathise or at least sympathise with his plight. I thought it strange that the three seats (10,11 and 12) in front of me were unoccupied. No seat is far from an actors point of command; and the span of the seats matches their effective span of vision. When the actors sang on stage is sometimes was hard to hear, and when the actors sang off stage or a recording was playing it was much louder, so they either make the sound louder when the onstage or quieter when they are off. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Please.) It only emphasis's the passion! Overall a superb show-see it at least once and DO NOT believe the review the monkey has given it. If youre sitting in the first few rows of the stalls seats, you may even be able to touch the stage and see performers blink. Que sera sera! Although sold as restricted view because of a pillar, it is to the left and isn't really an issue . You will also miss seeing peoples feet if that is important to you during the ballet scenes. Don't miss it, or the Phantom' will appear inside your mind and haunt you till you get a ticket. I had great seats in the upper circle (H17-18). the cast were magnificent. You can see his head, but I have to admit I never noticed him once the production started. BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. The young man sitting behind me (who was taller than me) spent the whole performance with his knees banging against the back of my seat! Beth The seats on the very ends of the rows are as unobstructed as those in the centre, and with everyone in the one space, theres something endearingly collegiate about it. One thing we both noticed was that both seats were set quite high off the ground. The only understudy was Christine Daae which was played by Tabitha Webb. Very haunting and terribly tragic. So if anything is happening higher up the stage you cannot see it. Not a FOH person to be seen when this was going on. This was utterly disappointing. My one criticism (perhaps controversially) is that on several occasions, especially apparent in Notes/Twisted In Every Way in Act Two, there are too many people singing different lines over each other to hear what anyone is singing individually. Zoom in to see updated info. Not being a fan of Lloyd Webber works, I must confess a soft spot for Phantom. I am already planning another visit to the show, I know it won't happen, but hope the phantom gets the girl next time! Pontefract. However, make sure you see Celia Graham in the role of Christine rather than the dreadful Katie Knight-Adams. E-Book Overview. Christian Ball, I recently saw Phantom at Her Majesty's Theatre as an early 2008 Christmas present for a friend. Maybe he is quite new to the role, I'm not sure, but he is instantly forgettable; and there was far greater chemistry between Christine and the Phantom - she should have stayed with the Phantom and told Raoul to clear off! Although, perhaps not the strongest Phantom vocally, Scott provided his audience with a performance that was powerful and innovative. My cousin and I were in London for a special few days break and chose this show to see out of all those currently on as we loved the music (I have a copy of the original cast recording LP!). How to score cheap theatre tickets in Melbourne. ____________________________, I was disappointed when I found out the main actor would not be playing the phantom. My cousin is only 5'5" and she said there was not much leg room either. Quite simply it was the cast. _____________________, Seats: Royal Circle row C 25 and 27. The music was fantastic, and the singing was mind blowing. Not sure if I will go again, certainly won't if I have to pay full price. The comparison with the latter being particularly apt, as that too is always a disappointment. I always sit in the stalls as I think you get the best views, but wouldn't sit on the front row again due to a stiff neck!! I am still undecided whether Stalls or Royal Circle is the best position for this show though. You're usually laughing so long as you don't have the last side seats in rowM in the dress circle. He has two great Christine's in Gina Beck and Robyn North. We managed to get seats in the stalls, row M 17 to 19 and were very pleased as the visibility is great. More legroom than I expected (still not much, but couldve been worse). Now, I always find Music of the Night the most boring song in the show - but this time I was completely gripped by it. I left at interval. Use our interactive seating plan to view 1352 seat reviews and 2662 photos of views from seat. I have ended up with bruises on my knees due to no leg room at all very disheartening due to paying 60 for tickets. I came back about 30minutes later, when all the queue had gone, and I asked what time would it be worth coming back later. This seat provided a great view of the stage action. Book London Theatre Week The Phantom of the Opera tickets in London on TodayTix. We were pretty much underneath the chandelier so got to experience it firstly heading towards us from the stage then the thrill of it falling towards us from the ceiling. I had possibly the worst seats in the house, due to late booking. They were very good seats as the bar was only slightly blocking our view. RECOMMENDED: How to score cheap theatre tickets in Melbourne. Best seats are dress circle A 19 and 20. She is so young, which is how the part was written, and her voice was so powerful where it needed to be. As for the show itself, it is hard to describe how wonderful it is, the music, the storyline etc. Got the full effect of the chandelier falling too without being directly underneath it! DAY SEATS: A number of 30 day seats are released at 10am each day online at: https://uk.thephantomoftheopera.com/day-tickets/. I have seen 'Phantom of the Opera' many many times. Simon Bailey is a fiery Raoul and the tension between him and Ramin in the final lair is amazing. And another thing, RAOUL IS SUPPOSED TO BE A WEAK CHARACTER. I had no interest in opera, only knew one song and only knew the story in brief (and the Phantom was the only character I remembered) before I went to see it. Sat in Row C Centre of Dress Circle (perfect) at only 30 (an offer price not always available). Rachel Barrell played Christine and Andrew Thwaite was Raoul, and there was a stand in conductor as well. This is not the Andrew Lloyd Webber / Sarah Brightman Story because occasionally the musician also bursts into song. Not the best start to Phantom really and I was quite cross. Millions of people can't be wrong! ____________________________________, Show Review: I didnt know whether I would like this show as I find Andrew Lloyd Webber shows a bit schmaltzy; but I have to say this was one of the best shows I have ever seen. Brian McCann (named as swing on the website) donned the mask and was completely ill-prepared for the role. ** 'First Cover' the first choice actor to take a lead role in case of another's illness. Almost central, four rows from the front, right under the chandelier and with plenty of legroom for my 6ft 2ins frame. The best of the elevator muzak score is heard within the first twenty minutes with almost all the best scenic effects and plot developments occurring simultaneously. I hoped, given the intermission, he would have time to recover - but it was as if he had given up. I am told by someone who saw the blond one, that they did not like her voice at all, so lucky me that I got the other one! The staging was clumsy with actors spending much of the show wandering the stage looking as if they couldn't find a mark and even when they did their delivery was sub-standard. (Central Stalls an' all!) She played Christine with great intricacy and sensitivity. Nothing was blocked and we could see the entire stage right to the back. We were both absolutely blown away by the beginning when the music starts and the chandelier begins its ascent. Cannot see the top level of the stage and the top level of the set. and Christine wasn't a shade of the beautiful, haunted talent she once was. The costumes, especially the lavish "Red Death". I would recommend these seats for anyone who needs the legroom and wants to be at the front of the stalls. Beware there is no actual spot to queue and we waited at one of the door on Haymarket but when they opened at 10am they opened another door. Very large indeed, it can feel a little cavernous, so its better to sit as close to the stage as possible. Which seats I should ask for the best view Are you allowed to take outside food & drink into the venue? After this scene the unmistakeable unique theme music begins, the sound in the theatre was amazing, better than any cinema. Sat in STALLS Row N seats 17 and 18. The leg room was very good, but the back of the seat wasn't very forgiving, it seemed a bit too straight. A "Must-See". They join Matt Blaker as Raoul and Kelly Glyptis as Carlotta, Matt Harrop as Monsieur Firmin, Adam Linstead as Monsieur Andr, Greg Castiglioni as Ubaldo Piangi, Francesca Ellis as Madame Giry and Ellie Young as Meg Giry. This sweeping, irrepressibly inventive novel, is a romance, but a romance of Christina. It's typical that much of the show seemed to take place here - with very little on the alternative side of the stage - so, with that in mind I highly recommend sitting to the right hand side of the theatre if choosing. I was right behind the conductor, but as is written elsewhere on this site, he isn't very tall and from where I was seated wasn't much of a problem. I'm not overly keen on it, but my girlfriend wished to see it, so off we went. The opera managers, monsieurs Andre and Firmin provide light comic relief throughout, as well as being key to the storyline. My boyfriend did say his knees hurt from no leg room, although this was not a problem for me as Im shorter. The theatre was quite warm for a chilly night, only felt cold when side door near the seats was open. 17th February 2011, stalls Row G Seat 22. They were dead centre, we had not a single obstruction and could see every aspect of the production perfectly. (is that a word?!) L. Kalberer, He has tremendous stage presence, his voice is flawless and the energy he put into the role was clear for all to see. Birmingham UK London The seats looked quite new and were very comfy. The rest of the show he seemed very tired and bland. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. __________________________________, October 3rd 2016. _____________________. A small queue formed behind us from about 9.30am, and at 10am, the doors opened and we were first to the box office window. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. The audience consisted of mainly tourists from SE Asia and I did wonder how on earth they could understand the performance, not easy when it is all sung, but the Korean girl sitting next to explained that she had already watched the film in Korea, so knew the story. Will Barret as Raoul, well, sorry but he's awful. Myself and three of my friends booked tickets to see Phantom for the 5th of January 2010, and should have taken the adverse weather as the first sign that we should have stayed at home. The Musical which brought the dress circle forward, making it a pretty good location if you want to take in the production's set. His Majesty's Theatre. 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