Rachel Barrell played Christine and Andrew Thwaite was Raoul, and there was a stand in conductor as well. Map updates are paused. I was rather annoyed when a man came to the front of the Circle and told everyone to lean back. Ive only ever heard him in Avenue Q, which is a very different beast I could see all the stage perfectly clearly without leaning forward at all (and I'm only average height - 5ft8"). No seat is far from an actors point of command; and the span of the seats matches their effective span of vision. As for the show itself, it is hard to describe how wonderful it is, the music, the storyline etc. The cast was excellent, and the Phantom's performance was quite impressive and emotional. Kirsty You get a great view of actors nasal hair, but no sense of the production as a whole. 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. You're usually laughing so long as you don't have the last side seats in rowM in the dress circle. Now, I always find Music of the Night the most boring song in the show - but this time I was completely gripped by it. Row D Seats 16 and 17. Paige Blankson will be the alternate Christine Daa, playing the role at certain performances. Millions of people can't be wrong! 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! During the second I saw Katie Hall. PS: Paul Johnsons review referred to histrionics and caricature that werent evident on this occasion. That said, this is a great show and I don't think you can be a regular West End theatre goer and not see it. My boyfriend did say his knees hurt from no leg room, although this was not a problem for me as Im shorter. You are close to the stage without being too close, you can see the actors faces clearly; and the famous chandelier is just to the right of you a little bit when it goes up and down so it's not very scary being under it. __________________. No seat is far from an actors point of command; and the span of the seats matches their effective span of vision. Good meal, and good seats (A24 and A25, front row of Dress Circle.) Tiny (child sized it appeared), and old - they leave you aching by the end of the performance. She's Portuguese so I'm guessing that English is not her first language, but you'd never guess from her performance. Kate Radmilovic and Rohan Tickell as 'Carlotta' (she really was fantastic) and 'Piangi' were fabulous. And another thing, RAOUL IS SUPPOSED TO BE A WEAK CHARACTER. 'Phantom' was special. She has the kind of voice that you would never get tired of listening to. And perhaps come on a UK tour???? In fact, the only positive to come from such an abysmal evening was Rachel Barrell as Christine. Live and let live! I would recommend these seats for anyone who needs the legroom and wants to be at the front of the stalls. With time, its importance was diluted, and, by the middle of the fifteenth century, it was almost forgotten although still there according to the law. It all seemed too loud to me and at times I found the level almost painful. . . Im not normally a grouch! We sat in the Grand Circle, Row B16 and B17. Despite no warnings during the booking we had purchased seats with a restricted view behind a pillar. 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. Of course this meant that our view was completely obscured. Please don't forget this was written long before the rest of the show at a time when the aim of the project was still a parody rather the thick and heady romantic spectacle that it became. I feel ripped off and will never touch this company again. Can't wait to go back and see it again. The music and pure voices bring a lump to your throat and the way that the sets change around to create the different scenes is amazing. We were 3 rows from the front, and was very close to the stage. Enjoy! They also claim that until the production arrives they do not know the layout on stage !!!! 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. Far better than the film version. 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. From our seats you could just about see the floor of the stage including the smoke effects over the lake. How many seats does a London theatre have? He portrays the Phantom as autistic, and he had all these mannerisms that I picked up on straight away. All I can say is if I ever did it again (and I won't) I would avoid these seats. I went with my friend, who is also 13, and I loved it; sadly, she didn't. Whichseats.com can't be held responsible for complaints arising from the use of this website. _______________________, I have just seen "The Phantom of the Opera" at Her Majesty's theatre in London (November 2006), sitting in row B seats 13 and 14 and would recommend this show to anyone. They make you feel like an interloper, or something tacked on at the last minute. Though properly portrayed as the era of 'Protestant Ascendancy' it embraces two phases - the eighteenth century when that ascendancy was at its peak; and the nineteenth century when the Protestant elite sustained a determined rearguard defence in the face of the . Unfortunately, the conductor was in the way for some of the time and when the dry ice with the boat scene happened, we could not see anything as the dry ice completely cut off our view - and it became very cold for a while. (phantom fan) Normally 67! JOJ has total anguish in everything he sings and performs and Ben just didn't, sigh. if you are in Royal Circle (where I was) you have to choose a seat to stage right because we were unable to see many scenes that occurred in stage left without leaning well forward. *based on 10 bookings made through various agents' websites. I was worried about the legroom but needn't have been. Phantom of the Opera, 07Jul2016, Whichseats.com is not affiliated to show producers or theatre owners. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. I was sitting front row centre (B13 and 14) and found these seats to be very good, experiencing no problems at all. Really enjoyed the show, Earl Carpenter as Phantom and Rachel Barrell as a superb Christine. Went to see 'Phantom' on December 8th 2010 - sat in M 28 and 27 in the stalls (if my memory serves me!) Is it better to sit in stalls or dress circle? ________________________________________, September 2015. I think we can all be glad he didn't wait for Mr. Schnberg's work to move out or London Theatre would look very different today. I really dont waste much energy crying over spilt milk. Stalls F16 and F17: All the cast is friendly and gives out autographs and takes photos. Legroom was ample, and so long as nobody in front of you leans forward, you needn't move for the entire duration of the show. The ambience of the whole show was carried away even after I left the theatre - a true sign of a successful theatre experience. 11/10. CHAPTER V. Conclusion of the Greek Drama. The size and space of the seats is uncomfortable enough to start with, but the added discomfort of the heat made for a very unpleasant and painful experience. Sarah, 2023 whichseats.com, Her Majesty's Theatre (His Majesty's Theatre) Stalls Q16, https://www.whichseats.com/index.php/her-majestys-theatre/stalls/q/16, Seat Q16 in the Stalls at the Her Majesty's Theatre (His Majesty's Theatre), Her Majesty's Theatre (His Majesty's Theatre). 17th February 2011, stalls Row G Seat 22. ___________________________, 26th January 2017 (matinee). I had expectations aplenty of the show, giving its 18-year run in the West End. I would recommend row D and above. Tickets in the balcony seem to be a waste of money unless you can buy row.A #phantomoftheopera #phantom #hmtHave previously bought RV restricted view tickets and they were even worse. How anyone can say 'he had no voice to speak of' is beyond me. Have a look at the view. 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. Rachel Barrell as Christine sung with considerable volume (but see below) and was the best of the cast. Given a big enough budget, landing helicopters, flying cars or video screens do not prove a challenge to the set designer, whereas "Phantom's" "coups de theatre" are achieved almost entirely with VICTORIAN stage workings. The atmosphere created was a particular plus-point for me, and by the end of show I was hooked. Although 'pure opera' to me is when it is just singing, no acting. The view was very good (except for the lady in front of me who had quite big hair) but apart from that, no complaints, plus you get a fantastic view of the Phantom up to no good in the rafters. Gina Beck is a brilliant actress as is Simon Bailey and of course the much loved Ramin. The latecomers were held back our side, and then began lots of standing by Ushers in the middle of the aisle waiting to place the theatregoers. A feature of the performance I'd never really been forced to consider before in the theatre was the amplification of the singers. ___________________, Went to see "Phantom of the Opera" on Tuesday 27th June 2006, it was BRILLIANT! ** 'First Cover' the first choice actor to take a lead role in case of another's illness. Really Theatremonkey, stop being bland and enjoy the creativity! Seat: Grand Circle C36. I had only seen Phantom once and that was at least 20 years ago in London so I thought it was about time I gave it a go again. I was there with my missus, celebrating her 50th birthday, and travelling from northern Sweden and staying in a fairly expensive hotel, as much as I wanted to, I really couldn't afford the 140 two tickets for The Phantom of the Opera would cost And I really wanted to take her to that. Earl Carpenter's singing and acting is superb throughout, as he brings true emotion to the role. They tend to get in the way, wherever you sit. The show starts with an elderly Raoul (in a wheelchair) buying a music box at an auction at the old opera house that had being previously haunted by the phantom. Thank you all very much for a fantastic night out. Why? His Majesty's Theatre. The show is almost impossible to describe, as it is so good. You must see this show, at least once!!!!! - and would recommend anyone to see it I'll keep this short as I have done a review before. the cast were magnificent. The priciest seats are also the best, smack bang in the centre of the front rows. It is advised to avoid row B as the seats are very uncomfortable and whilst B10-12 seats are sold very cheaply and can be seen as a bargain it is worth knowing that the conductor obstructs the view. Rake is only slight but the seats are staggered - 5 foot nothing me had no problem seeing everything. Fantastic all the way Maybe I will get a chance now the tour has announced Katie Hall as Christine and John Owen Jones to share the role of Phantom with Earl Carpenter. Notable strong points of the production include consistently strong leads, an engaging plot and characters that the audience can empathise with. Also, I have to say I was quite disappointed that Front of House, while keen to prevent any photos being taken before the show and during the interval, were not so keen to enforce this rule DURING the show - two people on the row in front of us kept taking photos, even using a flash at one point! I saw"Phantom" on the 31st of May 2003 for the second time. The venue is just beautiful, fits perfectly for such show. I would definitely recommend this show. She completely screwed up the last part of 'Think of me' which was already shorter than usual I think due to her vocal limitations. Eye level is just above the stage, so you do have to look up a little bit even for the main action, and more for anything higher up including much of the dancing in Masquerade. E-Book Overview. A "Must-See" indeed. Theatremonkey can only update those in the dress circle and balcony, as only these have retained the original aisles. They are more central and much closer to the action. This is a Paris set, gothic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical with Cameron Mackintosh in charge of the spectacle. Form beginning to the final curtain this production was excellent. The Johnson Family 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 was seated in row L seat 5 - totally great seats - at Her Majesty's Theatre. Friendly staff, comfortable seating and our party of four He was a constantly twitching, nervous character, rather like an alcoholic who is desperate for a drink but cannot get one. It depends so much on the show. Shes currentlyhome to the biggest show Melbourne has seen in decades and judging bypast performances of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, that buzz electrifies every member of the audience no matter where theyre seated. Wardrobe, lighting, the set and the orchestra were all very appealing but the cast and direction completely floundered. 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. _______________________. The most annoying part of this was that some people were late and so we all had to stand up to let them in to their seats during the show, so we missed a part of it, as did the people behind us! _____________________. I rarely feel compelled to correct a review, but such vitriolic bile is unjustified. I went to see the show on Sat 8th January 2011 and was overwhelmed by Brian McCanns Phantom performance. On taking our seats we could not help but notice how impressive the set looked even pre-show. USE "BACK" BUTTON TO RETURN. Series Dedication The Red Gambit series of books is dedicated to my grandfather, the boss-fellah, Jack 'Chalky' White, Chief Petty Officer [Engine Room] RN, my de facto father until his untimely death from cancer in 1983, and a man who, along with many millions of others, participated in the epic of history that we know as World War Two . Legroom was just tolerable, but otherwise comfortable. Went to see The Jersey Boys on Wednesday 8th Feb at His Majesty's Aberdeen. Not that there was much action coming from the unengaging acting and plot. Thanks!! She loved the whole thing, but was a little bit worried that the chandelier might fall on our heads! 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. read more. I must comment on the helpfulness of the theatre staff, as my grandmother uses a wheel chair, we were approached on entering the theatre by staff and taken round to a side door, shown the disabled toilets and taken to our seats before the crowds came in. Sitting anywhere else in this row, I would have had to change seats, as I physically wouldn't have been able to last the duration of the performance (34inch legs) Thankfully, the overwhelming performance and amazing view made me quickly forget about the leg room, but feel this should be mentioned when you buy the tickets. If you are a 'larger size lady' like me you get wedged into the seat and literally cannot move until the interval (an American lady in front of me had exactly the same problem) and then feel so stiff afterwards. ______________. ___________________, 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. Both the current London Christine's are also amazing; the passion with which they sing is brilliant. I disagree with the negative reviews on "The Phantom of the Opera", Earl Carpenter was excellent as the Phantom, even better than Michael Crawford; and Katie Knight-Adams was excellent as Christine. A ,.^ : ^*> s amertcan CommontDealti^si LOUISIANA JISIANA ro ACCOMPANY vERT PHELPS MERICAN COMMONWEALTHS. Maximum 2 per person, first come, first served. I shall focus on my experience with buying the tickets, rather than the show itself (which was obviously outstandingly amazing!!!) I have seen this show about 4-5 times over the years and I for one was moved to tears by his performance. Pretty central and close to the stage so you can really experience the show. The service could also benefit from being freshened up. We actually had a full principle cast, with just one role (M. Firmin) being played by an understudy (he was excellent by the way) which makes a pleasant change! However, having read a couple of scathing reviews (the Theatremonkey Opinion included), the more rational part of me was expecting a load of over-sentimentalized nonsense. The costumes and sets were magnificent. Amazing view of both the entire stage and the orchestra put. Having seen Katie in the 25th anniversary concert of Les Miserables, I knew she had a good voice, but had no IDEA just how powerful it really was since the part of Christine in Phantom is way more demanding than that of Cosette in Les Mis! I think Mr Davies must be one of the most experienced Phantoms by now, and his performance really shows that. But wait until this cast moves on. It made Fame look infamous and Cats look run over! St. James's, It made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I went all shivery! Still, it was a relief to hear a non-American accent (both Patric Wilson and Emi Rosum needed voice coaching). The lady next to me had an exciting moment (she went oohhhh) when a male dancer was leaping around and his thong showed beneath his costume! ___________________________, I am demanding a refund for the two tickets I purchased through lastminute.com for the 14th February 2012 performance of Phantom. I was so far away from the stage that I felt like I couldn't be further away from the action. This is very important to remember for the rest of the show. I sat in G2 and realised that the seat looked new and had obviously been refurbished. Sadly, I felt that Ramin Karimloo's performance as the Phantom was weak vocally - it certainly did not live up to the hype I had heard. The box office clerk said they were running in a new cast and this made it even more enjoyable, queuing whilst listening to some good choral singing. RECOMMENDED: How to score cheap theatre tickets in Melbourne. But inside those venues, not all seats are created equal. Almost central, four rows from the front, right under the chandelier and with plenty of legroom for my 6ft 2ins frame. Do not believe the hype, this show may be in its 21st year, but that is surely musical retirement age. Being close to the aisle offers relief for cramped legs, The musical itself was magical. _______________________. Terrific view of the stage and actors, it was great to be close enough to see the expressions on their faces. Overall a superb show-see it at least once and DO NOT believe the review the monkey has given it. Christine was also very good and played the character well. Any of the first four rows, in the centre sections, are fine but the best are dress circle A 21 and 22. As the climax approached I felt my eyes moisten and I was totally engrossed in the fine performances. _________________________. I was just wondering how restricted the view will be from there. Katie B Karen. It was a privilege to see such a brilliant understudy and, whilst my wife and I will return for the matinee on 18th January hoping to see John Owen Jones, if Brian McCann happens to be playing again we know that we will not be disappointed. ", TheGreatHumbug: Saw the show for the first time on Monday 10th July 2006, absolutely loved it! The show itself was very enjoyable but I did feel that it was starting to show its age a little and some of the characterisations are a little sloppy. Current new cast was excellent too John Owen Jones and Celinde Schoenmaker. Current prices are advised at time of enquiry. !! Phantom will always be a bit special to me as this was the first musical I ever saw in London - I can still remember being blown away by the experience and it made me catch the musical bug - I've seen Phantom at least 5 times from both stalls and dress circle but hadn't seen it in London for a few years (but had seen it in New York when I was on honeymoon). These are probably the most uncomfortable stalls we have ever been in but the view is excellent and the small theatre itself (looking from the stalls) is lovely, very sweet and intimate but desperately need new updated seats!! The restricted view seats can be found in the Boxes and in the end seats of the first three rows of the Dress Circle. I will be going back soon to see this wonderful show! Got to the theatre at 8.45am and we were first in the day seats queue. Which brings me to talk about the Phantom, Scott Davies. Providing an unrivalled account of the law in this area, this book also examines the ethical and policy influences which have shaped its development, giving you a solid basis for further exploration of the subject. In this instance they use height and there were some exciting moments! And after the first 10 minutes, I wondered if Theatremonkey had seen the right show. Different shows have different set up on stage so if they say restricted viewing I would would take them at their word. As I mentioned this is not my kind of thing, but this is a MUST see for anyone, even if they think it is not 'up their street'. I've seen the show a handful of times in town and on tour, but never before have I experienced such a soulless performance by such a tired-looking cast. l think this is a great performance, I would have to disagree with the monkey saying it was ''lame.'' Yes he's contemporary and rocky but it is what it is. I had seen it once before, years ago, and she had never seen it. Whichseats.com is not affiliated to show producers or theatre owners. ( We wish we had seen our fellow Welshman John Owen-Jones to compare). The Phantom is such an amazing character, and is portrayed so well. proof that an orchestra and Europop are hardly mutually exclusive. 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. 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). If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The show itself still does hold up well as a spectacle - the chandelier, the mirror, the boat, masquerade sequence all still make you go wow and make the many tourists gasp! Eternally touching, a glorious (although occasionally dated) show, with a huge scale of emotions packed in. Legroom was adequate for two 5' 10" people, one with a larger than average bottom (!) Phantom is also a quiet musical, and does not rely on deafening the audience to be effective, apart from the natural crescendos within the score, and obviously the Phantoms theme tune The lighting is absurdly clever, as are most of the special effects. But who knows, you may be walking around this space freely, or clumped together in a tiny corner. Nothing was blocked and we could see the entire stage right to the back. When I arrived home to look at the cast list I thought Rachel Barrell was an understudy for the understudy. However, this musical is one of the few shows that uses the stage space in a constantly varied way. On the downside, the set and staging is clever, but not used efficiently. 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. Another joined at 9am by 10 am there were probably 12 people in the queue. In fact we were so impressed we went to the Stage Door (and missed our train, but it was worth it). The illusions in the show are great and they get better as the show goes on. Whilst I thought the cast was good, no-one really blew me away. I enjoyed it very much, my whole opinion of opera has changed. The overhang of the upper circle blocks the view of the upper part of the stage from row H. The restricted view prevented us from seeing significant action. Alf Paid 25 for top price tickets from See Tickets so a good deal. 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