Christine was one of the only redeeming qualities. Seats are slightly uncomfortable, but legroom was good. 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. Faris. I truly wanted him to kick the Phantom's butt and get the girl, ha ha. It's certainly not a musical that I'd rush out and buy the OCR straight after but more perhaps pluck a handful of the best ones from i-tunes (or alternatively just nab my mother's 'Andrew Lloyd Webber Collections'!). Which seats I should ask for the best view Are you allowed to take outside food & drink into the venue? Beware of their Best Available Seats offer. Legroom was just tolerable, but otherwise comfortable. St. James's, Zac21621 Dec 11, 2022. _____________________, Seats: Royal Circle row C 25 and 27. Thankfully British queue etiquette prevailed and we were allowed in first. You're usually laughing so long as you don't have the last side seats in rowM in the dress circle. I would recommend these seats for anyone who needs the legroom and wants to be at the front of the stalls. 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. The music is very enjoyable and much more familiar than I expected. There is no differentiation between sections of this theatre, so the seating bank is more akin to something youd see in a lecture hall. 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. I was in the Grand Circle in seat F21. It sits low, so you dont feel you are peering down on a show, and it is relatively close to the stage. 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. Phantom of the Opera, 22 Oct 2017 Anne I could see all the stage perfectly clearly without leaning forward at all (and I'm only average height - 5ft8"). However, the only part of the stage missing is the very bottom left, which includes the drawing room door. I rarely feel compelled to correct a review, but such vitriolic bile is unjustified. Kate Radmilovic and Rohan Tickell as 'Carlotta' (she really was fantastic) and 'Piangi' were fabulous. Grand Circle section Left B row 28 seat AmitTheatre Her Majesty's Theatre The Phantom Of The Opera Very central and great view. Unfortunately this just makes it confusing and far too abstract to be enjoyable or helpful to the storyline in any way. ___________________, I am a huge, huge Phantom fan and firmly believe that the show is the best in the West End but after seeing it last night (29th April 2005) I was hideously disappointed. They were asked by the staff to stop leaning forward onto the front of the Dress Circle though, but they still obscured a lot of my view. Ramin is different every time. Very haunting and terribly tragic. >Then we move on to Oliver Thornton, well, what positive thing can I say? Get directions to Her Majesty's Theatre I think all the seats in the stalls at both sides at the back will be the same. Front row, very close to the orchestra pit so not much legroom at all. The only point from Theatre Monkey's review that I do agree with is that Christine should definitely have got the Phantom!! Best seats are EE 29 and 30. _____________________________________, We went to the matinee performance of 'Phantom of the Opera' on 23rd January 2014. I have bought the CD that they sell at the merchandise window and I have to say I prefer the current Phantom (Ben Forster), who sounds rawer and more pained, and Monsieur Andre (Mark Oxtoby) who sounds funnier. Unfortunately by this time we felt completely disconnected from the scene on stage and this was seemingly the case also for the latecomers who commenced to chat quite openly. The storyline is cringing to say the least, but romantic in the smallest sense, and the image that is associated with Phantom is one of love. ___________________________, I am demanding a refund for the two tickets I purchased through lastminute.com for the 14th February 2012 performance of Phantom. How can you expect a musical about Opera to be anything but Melodrama?????? Saw Phantom 1st December 2006. BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. Our budget was limited so we got Grand circle, F24 and 25. I assume she is an understudy or cover, and she was fantastic both in her voice and acting; there was a real connection on stage between her and the Phantom, Geronimo Rauch. Fiona in Florence. 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. BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. ___________________________, To all concerned with the production and performance of this show. Whichseats.com can't be held responsible for complaints arising from the use of this website. I was just wondering how restricted the view will be from there. The seats in the theatre are all fairly good. He's cool enough, not stupid Roaul with his high pants and stupid hair! This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. Notable strong points of the production include consistently strong leads, an engaging plot and characters that the audience can empathise with. __________________. ____________________________. For the first performance I sat in a premium-priced seat in the stalls and for the second right on the front row, (I decided on this because I had the misfortune lately to end up behind some pretty tall people when sitting further back, which can somewhat ruin the enjoyment even in top-priced seats!). Took a while for my parents to acclimatise to the altitude but once the show started they were fine. spellbound Feb 13, 2023. This sweeping, irrepressibly inventive novel, is a romance, but a romance of They make you feel like an interloper, or something tacked on at the last minute. They were definitely met. Finally the performances, I would say John Owen Jones is one of the finest Phantom's of them all, easily outstripping Michael Crawford vocally. All I can say is if I ever did it again (and I won't) I would avoid these seats. It was as fabulous as ever!!! A hideously deformed musician enjoys chasing a talented young lady singer around the stage. _______________________________________________. My first moan goes to Raoul (who is currently played by Oliver Thornton). ___________________________, My partner and I went to see the Thursday matinee performance of Phantom of the Opera on 3rd August 2017 and had stalls seats F1 and F2. That low dress circle sits over the back half of the stalls, so the view of the stage is badly compromised from row O. Very enjoyable, polished 5 star performance. Some of the key moments happen on Down-Stage Right, but fortunately the singing and lines are so clear you can visualise it for yourself. Messrs Colin and Asa Mccarthy-Burton And very cramped, would advise booking aisle seats if possible. Our interval drinks order was takenand a selection of gifts from the kiosk was bought round to our seatsof which nanny bought the lot!! I had seen it once before, years ago, and she had never seen it. They are mainly surly or uninterested and as for policing the use of phones or disruptive patrons - well, they may as well not be there (can you tell I am not tolerant of people with no theatre etiquette!!). The only moan I have is that sound wasn't loud, so you missed parts of the singing, and the final lair boat scene, I missed parts of that. 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. Only problem was too high up, but managed to get shifted, which was thanks to the staff of the theatre, This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. To add more atmosphere, they should make all of the sound louder. I was responsible for buying the tickets hence I had checked reviews of the seats using TheatreMonkey, which I found was very useful. 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. We were 3 rows from the front, and was very close to the stage. This is the fourth time I have seen Theatremonkey's favourite show! The melodrama is what makes the story so interesting. She is so young, which is how the part was written, and her voice was so powerful where it needed to be. Visited this particular theatre Saturday evening for the very first time and watched the Phantom Of The Operait was incredible and definitely worth watching! Having seen the show 19 times in 5 different productions, I must say I still love London's brilliant original the most. 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. I find it bizarre that you would attack the staging and fly work of "Phantom". My personal choice would always be to go for the Dress but being offered 65 seats for 35 made the decision to go for stalls. Dress Circle A16and 17: Row D Seats 16 and 17. You have been warned!!! Beth Despite what theatremonkey says, to see the theatre sold out on a Monday night in July proves how good the show is. There is no doubt that the building is beautiful and full of character. Have a look at the view. 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. I asked if they had anything better and they said, "they might do later". The seats were phantastic (!) 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 Even though I have not seen Mr. Crawford's original display, I knew Earl's haunting voice was key to play the Phantom. In my opinion, "Phantom" was the last major musical not to be simply a product of technology. For the (access rate) of 29.75 I thought it was great value. She played Christine with great intricacy and sensitivity. But come on, he could of tried to make his character a little less boring or camp. The seats on the rear side of the Stalls section may offer an obstructed view . Stall standing is floor and is standing only. I went with a friend to the Saturday (June 8th 2013) matinee performance of this amazing show. The bar only obstructed the view of the orchestra pit which was hardly a problem. (is that a word?!) I came back about 30minutes later, when all the queue had gone, and I asked what time would it be worth coming back later. 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. The drinks at the middle break were extremely expensive, but this is LONDON. For once theatremonkey I think you are wrong. Port Talbot Having said this, these low points do not take away from the rest of the musical that when they hit the mark are absolutely breathtaking (such as Music of the Night or All I Ask of You - all versions!). We saw Ashleigh Fleming as Christine, who isn't one of the usual alternate 'Christine's.' Two friends and I went to the matinee performance of 'Phantom' on the 18th January 2011. The other principles were also very good. No seat is far from an actors point of command; and the span of the seats matches their effective span of vision. 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! Because of this - for the first time, I didn't care what happened at the end of the musical. My girlfriend and I went to see 'Phantom of the Opera' last night (6th January 2009). I would definitely recommend 'Phantom' to anyone. I booked stalls seats H19 and H20 with a degree of trepidation given Adams seat review and that I'm 6' tall and 15 stone. When we left and teemed out onto the street we saw an advertisement for the forthcoming De Niro movie, 'What just happened?' In reality she is, but a little research told me she played Christine from September 2004 to October 2006 and received very good reviews, so hardly an understudy! The leg room was more than adequate, I am 6ft2 and had no trouble at all. Save your money for the tour, guys - at least they *have to* keep that one sharp. Get quick answers from Her Majesty's Theatre staff and past visitors. Quite simply it was the cast. They tend to get in the way, wherever you sit. ______________________________. 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. John Owen-Jones made a decidedly un-menacing Phantom (great Valjean but ropey Phantom - remind you of anyone?) Different shows have different set up on stage so if they say restricted viewing I would would take them at their word. Our seats were on the back row at the aisle, and I have sat in similar seating at many other shows without problem. One of the cities most beloved, Her Majestys has a gorgeous Art Deco glamour about it, even if the foyer functions a bit like a loading zone. Theatremonkey show opinion. Nobody accuses "Madam Butterfly" or "Carmen" of being out of date because their musical styles are obsolete. The only seats that are really bad in the Sumner are any in the first row, and the second arent much better. He has a strong voice and I think he will make a good Phantom in the future. It had me in tears and goosebumps in parts. I have collected, vinyl - CD - DVD and finally, as a 60th Birthday treat with my family, I sat in awe and watched the show. Fantastic. It all seemed too loud to me and at times I found the level almost painful. Edward Bernstone But towards the end of Act 1, in the 'All I Ask Of You' reprise he seemed to lose his way. The service could also benefit from being freshened up. I thought the voices of Christine and the Phantom were absolutely superb. Even for someone slim you also have to get out of the row to let people get past to their seats in the middle. He said, just wait a moment. Phantom of the Opera, 22Oct2017, I knew I would have a restriced view but it wasn't too bad. After providing them with the booking reference number on the ticket, I have the money back in my account, and was actually amazed at their ability to help me out (after being so notoriously bad!) ______________________________. Erl Carpenter was good, but not in the league of John Owen Jones, who is fab. I recently went to see 'The Phantom of the Opera' and thought it was excellent! 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. L. Kalberer, Come on Phantom, people need a reason not to pull the plug. We'll probably revisit next year if the kids demand!! ___________________, I saw Phantom of the Opera for the first on 13th July 2006. Yes view is restricted. Rachel is by far the best singer I have ever seen in the part, not sounding in pain or like she was struggling. Restricted View Seats Often, the view isn't as bad as it sounds like on paper, and so buying these seats are very much worth it. I think Mr Davies must be one of the most experienced Phantoms by now, and his performance really shows that. read more, His Majesty's is a lovely old Theatre. Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. He is a very strong Raoul, not foppish and weedy at all. 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. Cannot see the top level of the stage and the top level of the set. Theatremonkey is an Affiliate Member of STAR. ____________________________, We were disappointed in this production (August 2007), and aghast that Carlotta had a much nicer voice than Christine! They were very good seats as the bar was only slightly blocking our view. Not sure who I saw as the Phantom but he too was good, as was the actor who played Raoul. Most memorable. 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. The rest of the show he seemed very tired and bland. Phantom and Christine were unconvincing and overworked, while Raoul fell into the usual trap of being a charisma vacuum. If you have an unrestricted view of something, you can see it fully and clearly, because there is nothing in the way. Part of me was hoping for amazing music, awe-inspiring sets and an emotional rollercoaster of a story. If you like the theatre, a must see, regardless of the opinions and stereotypes! 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. ________________________. As a 45th birthday treat for my Wife we travelled from South Wales to see the Phantom ( for the umpteenth time!) He has brought a fresh take on the role and a vitality which is refreshing after some of the Phantoms I've seen who seem to have just walked through the role. None put in a noticeable or commendable performance and didn't help to arouse any emotions within the audience for how we should feel towards any character. Tickets were 10 pounds each, knew beforehand it would be restricted view. Christine's interaction with the Phantom when she gives him a ring and kisses him being especially moving. If its a choice between the very back and the very front, wed choose the back. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Ticket prices. Yet he does bring an element of Opera to the role too. Grand circle may be better for these reasons than the rear of the stalls or dress circle where this action might be missed. A line from one of the songs goes "Half the cast aren't here, but still the audience cheer" The same could be said of this performance r.e. The silver lining for me had to be the 80s music: not long into the first half the synthesizer kicked in, shortly followed by the drum-beat which I'm guessing originated from the same lame 80s Casio organ (they must have been taking good care of it for it to last so long..). We would have preferred to think of him walking round in swirling mist in his black suit, and living in the theatre!!! I was far more impressed when it came to life and was lifted up at the end of the Auction Scene. Less said the better! John Owen Jones has ruined any other Phantoms for me and sadly, Ben Forster just didn't have the gravitas that I would have liked. The tickets were 40 each, reduced from 55 each as part of a Christmas offer; I would have happily paid full price given the quality of the seats and of the show. 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. They were dead centre, we had not a single obstruction and could see every aspect of the production perfectly. ____________________________, I would just like to add my review of a most wonderful and exhilarating performance of 'Phantom' (9th June 2007). This means that your view of the stage may be partially blocked. I really enjoyed the show and everyone else was really good. Whilst a little disappointed that we were seeing the understudy, we came with open minds. I can't believe she is hired for this job. I was beginning to change my opinion of him. It was quite painful to see it in front of me. The singing was superb (The Phantoms voice was a bit ropey in places, but the rest of the cast more than made up for that). ____________________. How he got such a prestigious part is way beyond me! Millions of people can't be wrong! I wish this cast all the best for the rest of their contract, and I hope to see it again soon. Its simply a way to sell second grade overpriced seats under the disguise of a special offer. The stalls have an intimate seating arrangement with each row having a maximum of 35 seats. I absolutely loved it. Amazing. However, you might be better off with front balcony seats than with rear mezzanine, especially at older theaters such as the Lyceum, the Belasco, and the Shubert. I noticed you also attacked the disco inspired title track. N6 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. People next to us were really annoyed especially as these are top price seats! We've booked again.totally hooked!!! Also from the grand circle you get a great view of the chandelier rising ad when the Phantom is up above the arch. A wonderful performance by all. *based on 10 bookings made through various agents' websites. E-Book Overview. Nothing was blocked and we could see the entire stage right to the back. We already have this email. Try to understand the show before you slate it people! Friendly staff, comfortable seating and our party of four Truly stole the show at times. Ok, enough of the money talk. Ben Lewis was good, but perhaps not the strongest Phantom I've caught - but certainly one of the better ones. All my friends are annoyed about me keeping going on about it and how they should see it . Good seats for the lower priced tickets. I will agree though on one thing. 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. Maybe would have been better volume-wise further back. I saw Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre around New Year's and it was amazing. You can see his head, but I have to admit I never noticed him once the production started. The legroom wasnt too bad ( I am 5 feet 5) and the seats were a standard size. Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, Ask elainag2015 about His Majesty's Theatre, Ask KarenC769 about His Majesty's Theatre, Ask KayleighMac about His Majesty's Theatre, Ask tommys203 about His Majesty's Theatre. Having now also sat in the Stalls, the depth of the stage is more visible from the upper levels, for example from the Dress Circle I could see the entire blanket of smoke covering the stage floor, whereas from the Stalls (F16, F17) the floor of the stage is at eye level so from that angle the blanket of smoke appeared as a thin layer overflowing the stage. I got another half price ticket, this time for the stalls, row N seat 14 for the matinee performance on March 13th 2007. So if anything is happening higher up the stage you cannot see it. Overall the Phantom of the Opera is a must see, even for those who have never taken in a West End show before. 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! Purchased tickets for here for a show in July. We had stall seats from D7 through to D16 as there was 10 of us. Theatremonkey can only update those in the dress circle and balcony, as only these have retained the original aisles. Even when I've heard Ramin when he's sick he still manages to produce a heart felt Phantom. I was aware my Husband was uncomfortable all night and it was a pleasure when it was all over. Very restricted view View 1/5 Comfort 4/5 Legroom 4/5 I wanted to watch the play so bad, I took a chance on the seat. 13 February - 2 March 2023. The beautiful sounds of Lloyd Webber's music, combined with the wonderful lyrics of Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, stay in your mind for weeks on end and, to be honest, it's not really such a bad thing! ), 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. How good the show he seemed very tired and bland checked reviews of the sound.. 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