Kristina P. I thought it strange that the three seats (10,11 and 12) in front of me were unoccupied. For a first time goer I would recommend a seat further back but for someone who has seen the show at least once before it is absolutely perfect! And perhaps come on a UK tour???? Really enjoyed the show, Earl Carpenter as Phantom and Rachel Barrell as a superb Christine. At the end of the booking process enter the promo code; HMT2023 You must book online and pay BEFORE arriving at the Parking Station. Great performance by the actor (David Shannon), but I thought he looked much older than Christine (maybe its because of the understudy) so found it hard to believe that they were friends when they were children. ), after reading a few reviews about 'Raoul' being a bit drippy in a few performances I was expecting to hate whoever played him but was more than pleasantly surprised when Simon Bailey appeared. The rest of the show he seemed very tired and bland. Here are the hottest shows in Melbourne this month. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. More legroom than I expected (still not much, but couldve been worse). We agree with your view that the show is 'lame', although I personally enjoyed it having embraced that fact. Rachel Barrell made a marvellously emotional Christine and kept her as the feisty chorus girl of Leroux's original novel. The only thing I could think of that annoyed me about sitting in these seats is that Gina Beck (who plays Christine) had her back to us in some of the scenes, so we couldn't see her reactions to the other characters. I am only 13 and have seen over 20 musicals in the West End. To add more atmosphere, they should make all of the sound louder. We paid 40 + booking fee for Seats B27 and 28 in the Grand Circle, and whilst I'd never usually choose seats this high-up, I'd read on good authority (i.e. The heavy romance keeps seats filled and the thudding mock grandeur of the score seems to reassure audiences of the quality. Oh, and theatremonkey thinks the heroine should have got the Phantom - her bloke suffers from a total charisma bypass. Overall, myself and my fiance both really enjoyed the show. Sound mix was often dreadful however. Overall the Phantom of the Opera is a must see, even for those who have never taken in a West End show before. 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. "After deciding it was finally time to see The Phantom of the Opera, I didn't want to pay too much for something I wasn't sure I would enjoy. If you like the theatre, a must see, regardless of the opinions and stereotypes! _____________________, After waiting over 20 years to see 'Phantom' I finally made it over to the West End last week (10th September 2008). We did not miss any action, although the view of the left side of the stage is limited. Less said the better! I have to admit to not being a huge fan of the show, as, although there are many aspects of the production that I like, the show as a whole does not gel for me. They were outdone by every other department working on the show. Whilst a little disappointed that we were seeing the understudy, we came with open minds. Our visit 9th June 2007 2.30pm performance. It must have been eight months or so since I saw it and, as far as I can tell, since then only the Raoul has changed which, frankly, can only be a blessing. Katie Hall as Christine was what I hoped. I think all the seats in the stalls at both sides at the back will be the same. Or just go see Les Mis for the 1,500th time. :) Intellectual Property can be trusted to equip you with the best possible basis for study of this dynamic subject. 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. This utterly detracted from the action unfolding in front of us as we were unable to focus or immerse ourselves in the performance due to the distraction of our pain. ___________________________, I am demanding a refund for the two tickets I purchased through lastminute.com for the 14th February 2012 performance of Phantom. Sorry Theatremonkey, I normally take your word as gospel but I simply have to disagree with you about Phantom of the Opera. Had the Vicar been a devout Catholic, he would doubtless have crossed himself, as it was he gave a kind of holy groan, and rolled up his forehead, as he was wont to do when any . Even though I think you can tell that the show is now 20+ years old from a number of the effects, it still worked; but after hearing so many chandelier stories I must admit to feeling a little disappointed when the thing "crashed" down - Hmmmmm. Also from the grand circle you get a great view of the chandelier rising ad when the Phantom is up above the arch. Melbourne is blessed with a wealth of theatres, from the grand old dames like the, Shes currentlyhome to the biggest show Melbourne has seen in decades and judging bypast performances of. Having been told by the representative that yes you could in fact buy tickets on the door, at a cheaper price for the best seats in the house, we set off extra early, and arrived at the theatre at about 8.45am for the doors to open at 10am. The priciest seats are also the best, smack bang in the centre of the front rows. We were in row P which was just under the Dress Circle but in the middle, the only bit we missed was the chandelier going higher up than we could see; but we saw the Phantom on the top of the building. Tickets in the balcony seem to be a waste of money unless you can buy row.A #phantomoftheopera #pha. Chris Rouse. So if it's slightly less Operatic than the rest- this is forgivable. And occasionally ruined by the worst. As we bent double to look at the action it was obvious that even one row forward in G the view was much, much better. although we are both over 6ft tall, which no doubt helped. The balcony ledge only comes up to just under waist height, and there is a narrow bar which comes up slightly higher. Birmingham UK However, make sure you see Celia Graham in the role of Christine rather than the dreadful Katie Knight-Adams. E-Book Overview. Killian Donnelly as Raul was very endearing - he has a nice voice and his acting was wonderful (and what a lovely chap he is too in real life! Still the best theatre show of all the theatre shows Ive seen. We were generally happy with the seats - but they should be clearly identified as "Restricted," as my aisle seat (and much more so the seat next to me), often had a blocked view of the performance, especially when the action was Stage Right. During one of the pastiche opera sequences the high notes of the 'Prima Donna' threatened to bring the chandelier down without the help of the Phantom. ( We wish we had seen our fellow Welshman John Owen-Jones to compare). It is dragging the West End back. Stalls F16 and F17: The Comedy Theatre might not be as big as its sister venues the Regent or Princess, but its cosiness works in its favour. The stage sets were fantastic, as was the whole production. Alex was very charming, the nicest actor I've ever met. My criticism of this theatre and show is that unless you book early, the theatre's seat allocations are actually not great (because ticket agencies take their allocations apparently), especially if like me you are picky with were you sit with Theatremonkey's advice at the ready! This show is simply amazing; the cast do a great job carrying the heavy story and musical score. If you're in the stalls you won't see the chandelier fall or like below the knee on everyone. 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! 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! Stalls section A row 12 seat aimeereynolds Her Majesty's Theatre The Phantom Of The Opera _____________________. I was sat in seat 21 of row A of the grand (upper) circle, and have to disagree with Theatre Monkey's comments about there being a bar intruding on the view here. And would someone please get rid of the dummies used to make the stage look busier than it actually is!! The theatre was lovely, like stepping back into Victorian times and the whole atmosphere was perfect for "Phantom". It was a dear wish of mine to go to see Phantom, and for my birthday I was treated by the family to the show. Although you are blocked 15% of the stage, the play is so powerful that you can work around it. 18 May 2023. __________________. Dave Lorenz. All in all a good evening out but be prepared that this is more opera based than the Mama Mia style. John Owen Jones stole the show for us, his voice is unbelievable. Of course this meant that our view was completely obscured. Please remember that the musical was the original and the movie came after, the movie was slightly different from the show (the show being better). Monkey, Grrrrr. P.S. 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. We were in E 10, 11 and 12 in the stalls and they were very good. 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. James F I thought these seats were a real treat, especially with with no seats in front so no heads to obscure the view. But then I found your website, and spent over an hour reading anything and everything Phantom-related, and so it were that yesterday we stood for all of 45 minutes outside Her Majesty's Theatre, and got ourselves two tickets for the matinee, in the 4th row (stalls!) The rest of the cast were completely fine, notably Sofia Escobar who was excellent as Christine. Kelly Mathieson's Christine sang well while Jeremy Taylor, although he sang the role really well, the emotional bond between him and Vhristine never really came across very well and felt like something was missing. I'm 5ft 9". 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!! Try another? The flares were startling and I could feel the heat from them, the chandelier was scary, I would recommend these seats anytime. He has tremendous stage presence, his voice is flawless and the energy he put into the role was clear for all to see. For once theatremonkey I think you are wrong. The story is amazing as ever and the new cast (different from the last time) was just as good if not better. The man next to me was entranced and said it was wonderful, exactly my reaction when I saw it first in 2000. later visit: The leg room however was ridiculous, and I couldn't have my legs directly in front of me. Sometimes, sitting closer to the stage can be even cheaper than sitting a few rows back. I could not say anything as we were all so cramped together - it looks like they have added an extra row of seats and pushed the other seats really close together. Part of me was hoping for amazing music, awe-inspiring sets and an emotional rollercoaster of a story. The cast and costumes, the music was superb. We don't seem to have any photos from this section. They should have switched roles. ______________________________. Andy B Was a pity but nonetheless a spectacular show! I couldn't see the chandelier rise all the way up to the ceiling due to the next level overhanging, but of the stage it was very good. One morning at breakfast, on opening the letter-bag, Mrs. Dale announced to her husband that her nephew, Captain Travers, of the *** Lancers, had just returned from India, and proposed paying them a visit at Christmas. Please take the credit card used for the booking and the Ticketmaster booking reference number as proof of purchase. For a strong overall stage impression, its best to sit in the central section, preferably in the front three rows. This one runs and runs. Christine's interaction with the Phantom when she gives him a ring and kisses him being especially moving. I think the connection between Ramin and Robyn is very electric and sexy. The only understudy was Christine Daae which was played by Tabitha Webb. You lost the very front left corner if you sat right back, that was all. He brought back a vulnerability to the role that hasn't been seen in a Phantom since Michael Crawford in my opinion. I thought the voices of Christine and the Phantom were absolutely superb. All I can say is if I ever did it again (and I won't) I would avoid these seats. M Needless to say, in the end an ineffably wet aristocrat gets the girl and the deformed freak vanishes. Legroom was ample and the view was fantastic, I think we saw everything there was to see, so didn't feel restricted in anyway. UK In fact, I would say about a maximum of 10 minutes through the whole show is spent watching people lean. Pretty central and close to the stage so you can really experience the show. Looking to bag the best seats in the house? Initiative. Our biggest mistake with this show was not to note the seat numbers to avoid. I can't compare the current cast with any other but they didn't strike me as anything special. While some seats cost 144.50 each, there will be 15,000 tickets at 15 for key workers, under 30s and those receiving jobseeker's allowance or other benefits, plus 15,000 free tickets for. Very haunting and terribly tragic. There is an aisle that runs mid-way through the auditorium, and the best seats are on either side of this aisle as these are the centre seats. We had seats D22 and D23 in the stalls, tickets bought via the annual 'Get into London Theatre' offer. D7 through to D16 were fantastic seats, probably the best seats in the house. I rarely feel compelled to correct a review, but such vitriolic bile is unjustified. 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. 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. The legroom wasnt too bad ( I am 5 feet 5) and the seats were a standard size. Got the full effect of the chandelier falling too without being directly underneath it! The supporting cast were fairly anonymous too. Would have been happy to pay full price for better seats but no cooperation from Theatre Tickets Direct. We were 3 rows from the front, and was very close to the stage. After this scene the unmistakeable unique theme music begins, the sound in the theatre was amazing, better than any cinema. The sound is perfect, the view is perfect and this time there was lots of legroom. We all thoroughly enjoyed the show andwhen the crowds had dispersed the staff bought out our wheelchair and had a good old natter with nanny asking herwhat she thought of the performance. I loved every single minute of it. That said, I would recommend people to read the book first as, like so many eighties musicals, storyline does tend to take a backseat, with the main emphasis being on spectacle and so it can be just a bit difficult to work out. Great vocalists and the staging was very smart. London SW1Y 4QL However stay clear of cheap side seats! So, THANK YOU! Enjoy! From my angle I couldnt see the orchestra pit so I actually didnt even know there was a live orchestra playing until after the curtain came down and there was a bunch of people clustered around the railing at Stalls level and I went over to have a look - this discovery then added to my awe of the show. I am still undecided whether Stalls or Royal Circle is the best position for this show though. I suppose you either love it or hate it and unfortunately we fell into the latter. I would recommend these seats for anyone who needs the legroom and wants to be at the front of the stalls. I truly understand this statement now. At that time you heard her voice only over the speakers and not coming from the stage as before (I was very close). Here's my review for stalls O4: All very friendly, approachable and cheerful. The fog during the boat scene didn't seem as bad as some other people have said, so not sure if they've toned it down. The Musical which brought the dress circle forward, making it a pretty good location if you want to take in the production's set. read more. We did, and this vision in baggy shorts, spikey hair and sunglasses was The Phantom!!! After seeing it four times it has lost some of the excitement and emotion I felt on the first three occasions. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. I first saw this magnificent production in December 2004 and in May 2006 will be seeing it again for the 4th time. _____________________. We were in Row B, which is the first row, I am only 5' 2" and my knees were crushed against a low black wall between me and the orchestra, sit further back for a much better view. ____________________________. I was sitting front row centre (B13 and 14) and found these seats to be very good, experiencing no problems at all. From here I could literally feel the vibrations of the music, especially the first dramatic bits when the chandelier rose up. If you ring for tickets and talk to the theatre direct and see the seating plan you could be ok over a year ago Reviewed this attraction Auckland, New Zealand 0 Votes I've seen it several times now and can't wait to go again! It's not the greatest score in the world (that title belongs to 'Les Misrables'), but it is successful in so much as it does all that it is designed to do. If anybody sees just one show this year make it "Phantom of The Opera!!" Will Barratt as Raoul was very good, if not particularly memorable. On the stage right in front of me was a wooden block which may have contained lighting. In fact the whole cast were just brilliant, I could watch this show over and over again if given the chance. I had no idea such incredible music could be ruined so easily. The stalls have an intimate seating arrangement with each row having a maximum of 35 seats. This is very important to remember for the rest of the show. I don't think we missed a thing. Luckily the show we went to see was fab! Sat in Dress Circle row A23 and 24 and they were excellent seats. But at least youll hear every note. The venue is just beautiful, fits perfectly for such show. They were very good seats as the bar was only slightly blocking our view. Buying through lastminute meant I couldnt choose my seats For a musical most action in the middle of the stage , a ballet I would get better seats. And, given the new awareness of safe spaces, its generally not too confronting to sit in the front row. Overall we had a memorable night seeing a show that's rightly heralded as a classic - it hasn't jumped to the top of the list of my favourites, but in fairness a show with as much music in this particular style is never going to rank quite as highly as some others. The Theatre advised me where the best seats were and this was reflected in the top price 58 (we paid 38) they were emphatic that the seats we had were not restricted viewing. _______________________________________________. Particularly the graveside scene at the start of Act 2, not to mention the spectacle of the chandelier and the phantom observing the scene on the rooftop. Theatres use "dynamic pricing." Visited this theatre for the first time - last minute decision so the only seats available were in the back row of the stalls SEATS 1/2/3. We paid top price for them but well worth the money. I wanted to experience a West End show as even at only 24, I saw it as one of those things you have to do sometime in your life. We had seats F23 and F24 in the Stalls. They also claim that until the production arrives they do not know the layout on stage !!!! ___________________. He doesn't just over sing every thing. Right on, monkey - what a lacklustre event Phantom at Her Majesty's has become. I also hope they fix the A/C. I enjoyed it very much, my whole opinion of opera has changed. However, what I did NOT enjoy was the behaviour of some of the theatregoers on the row in front (we were Upper Circle E12 and E13). He couldnt have been more out of his depth if the boat had capsized in Act 1! Probably the best view I have ever had at the theatre. _________________, I tried to keep an open mind. I left at interval. In spite of its size, the Olivier has a concentrated intimacy. And another thing, RAOUL IS SUPPOSED TO BE A WEAK CHARACTER. "Phantom" is a model of stagecraft which has sadly been lost to technology. >My favourites are: "Masquerade", "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" and "Think of Me", although I love all of it. It needs a reason to be kept going; new energy and fervour. Thanks!! I had great seats in the upper circle (H17-18). Rachel is by far the best singer I have ever seen in the part, not sounding in pain or like she was struggling. When the Phantom was on top looking down he seemed to be looking directly at us. Best seats are EE 29 and 30. Highly recommended. Terrific view of the stage and actors, it was great to be close enough to see the expressions on their faces. Now that it has, somehow, run for so long, it's going to run, and run, and run, isn't it? Get your tickets soon (although I think as it's been on so long, it won't be ending anytime soon and I can see why). "Stalls E33 and 34 (34 being an aisle seat): Great seats with nothing in front, so unlimited leg room. Ok, enough of the money talk. It was such a shame. A Front of House man (who had been entertaining us with his witty banter earlier) raced to the row and told them to move back to their own seats but they didn't. I sat down and realized that my feet were dangling in mid air as I couldn't reach the floor. There's still things I would change though - I've never liked the "prima donna" song and could quite happily chop that out of the show and also trim down some of the ballet scenes. This went on with door banging by ushers for about 30 minutes whilst we sat waiting in edgy anticipation that everyone would get seated successfully - Phew is was a relief when they were. We also booked drinks for the interval and reserved a table, or so we thought, but when we got there our drinks and canaps had just been put on a table and two other people had nicked the seats around it, so we had to stand to eat and drink. Some scenes-mainly the hanging of sceneshifter Joseph Buquet - are not suitable for young children. 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. Notable strong points of the production include consistently strong leads, an engaging plot and characters that the audience can empathise with. Gina is a sweet Christine too. I complained to the box office at the interval, the receptionist was apologetic but confirmed that the seats were not 'restricted viewing' - she gave me a comments card to fill in.However on returning home I e-mailed my complaints to the Theatre and received a reply immediately. 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. I sat in the Upper Circle. I've seen many shows and this is undoubtedly the greatest of them all. All three of us thought it was absolutely outstanding: John Owen-Jones was so powerful and charismatic as the Phantom, his voice was amazing (I was only sorry we didn't see as much of him as I would have liked! That's it really, one last thing - Scott Davies received a standing ovation when he came on to take his bow - this was the only standing ovation I've ever witnessed for this show, I think it was mainly for his own performance as opposed to the show as a whole. Cannot see the top level of the stage and the top level of the set. The grand circle is only good if you are in the front few rows, but the worst seats in this theatre are actually the back of the stalls. And after the first 10 minutes, I wondered if Theatremonkey had seen the right show. When I got to the show and saw the cast board, Scott Davies was listed as the Phantom alongside Katie; and I had one other understudy - Marc Vastenavont as Piangi. Katie's vocal range is out of this world and I feel so lucky to have seen both Katie and Sofia and could not choose who played it better! The leg room was more than adequate, I am 6ft2 and had no trouble at all. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Since The Phantom of the Opera premiered in 1986, the musical continues to wow West End audiences with its tale of dark romance, jealousy . I had to phone See again, and after much discussion over the phone, they begrudgingly gave me their complaints department email address (something very difficult to find online). Her Majesty's Theatre. I went to see this on Monday 5th January 2009, my first visit. 5. ___________________, I thought I was the only theatregoer to have been disappointed by 'Phantom' at Her Majesty's but thankfully I have now realised that I am not alone. No seat is far from an actors point of command; and the span of the seats matches their effective span of vision. My girlfriend and I went to see 'Phantom of the Opera' last night (6th January 2009). It was amazing seeing the costumes and actors close up and hearing the musical nuances from the orchestra which ordinarily you probably wouldn't hear. The upper balcony is above these seats which restricts view and there is a pillar that support the balcony but seats are okay. I'm glad I saw the show, just so I could see what the fuss was all about, but it does confuse me as to why it's so popular. Several of the younger Pliny's letters are addressed to Suetonius, with whom he lived in the closest friendship. Is it better to sit in stalls or dress circle? Thanks for subscribing! Despite this we actually found them pretty comfortable. But I simply have to disagree with you about Phantom of the music superb. The hottest shows in Melbourne this month young children: all very friendly, and. Shows Ive seen at all enjoyed the show two tickets I purchased through for! 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