I did not think I would enjoy this, just booked it for my girlfriend's birthday as I know she likes musicals, however, I will be honest and say I thoroughly enjoyed the whole performance. !LONG MAY PHANTOM RUN!!! After showing initial promise with some very impressive effects, it soon became apparent that the cast was not able to keep up with the set. At that time you heard her voice only over the speakers and not coming from the stage as before (I was very close). It was quite incredible, and at the same time pathetic, to see the Phantom assiduously wringing every possible drop of emotion out of, well, pretty much every line he was given. Being close to the aisle offers relief for cramped legs, The musical itself was magical. Phantom of the Opera, 27Apr2017, there is a pole right in front of the seat, with no warning. Katy Hall as Christine was magnificent, her voice was excellent and she acted well in addition to singing well. I saw Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre around New Year's and it was amazing. Of course this meant that our view was completely obscured. Thankfully British queue etiquette prevailed and we were allowed in first. The story is amazing as ever and the new cast (different from the last time) was just as good if not better. But that is only a little moan, we were so caught up in the show it didn't detract from it, we just had a good stretch in the interval and settled down again for the second half. They were very good seats as the bar was only slightly blocking our view. I want to see it again as soon as I can get ticket. The leg room was very good, but the back of the seat wasn't very forgiving, it seemed a bit too straight. Emma magic!!!! Messrs Colin and Asa Mccarthy-Burton It is, in a word, spectacular, by which I mean that it is all spectacle. Purchased tickets for here for a show in July. We did, and this vision in baggy shorts, spikey hair and sunglasses was The Phantom!!! ____________________________. ** 'First Cover' the first choice actor to take a lead role in case of another's illness. We were seated in the Grand Circle, D5 and D6. If tickets are marked as an obstructed or limited view, the venue has determined that those seats do not have a full view of the stage, field, court, ice, etc. Best seats are stalls row J 26 and 27. And bigger orchestra the theatre, the sets, the costumes, the effects, it was absolutely amazing from beginning to end. I wish they would hurry up In spite of its size, the Olivier has a concentrated intimacy. 3.5 stars for the seat, just 1 star for the musical!" 17th February 2011, stalls Row G Seat 22. I took my mum and my boyfriend to see this show in October 2003, for my mum's 60th birthday. However Ramin was very moving in 'Music of the Night' and his acting was the best I've ever seen. Sound mix was often dreadful however. Also being further back meant I didn't have to look from side to side when the action was spread out, and I didn't have to look almost straight upwards trying to glimpse the Phantom in the chandelier. Otherwiseanywhere in the stalls up to row F (keeping in mind the numbering system is designed to trick you into thinking youre closer to the stage than you really are the first eight rows are AA, BB, CC etc) is always a good bet. As a 45th birthday treat for my Wife we travelled from South Wales to see the Phantom ( for the umpteenth time!) And very cramped, would advise booking aisle seats if possible. 13 February - 2 March 2023. 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. (Pic included, the other 3 members of the party were sat to my right)When we raised this with an usher we were told there was nothing that could be done on the night. I know this much, one day God willing, I shall be back in the second row again. Main reason for wanting to go and see this again was to see Ben Lewis, as I thought he was good in the 'Love Never Dies' stage production they filmed and released. 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. We sat in the Grand Circle in the front row and didn't find the bar an obstruction at all. 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'!). The theatre has a number of seats which are 'restricted view' due to pillars. Perhaps its stalls and pay the big-ticket prices? 5. The balcony seats tend to be pretty high up, but they might be the best choice for the budget-conscious. Brilliant view, although little leg room - but that is because the theatre is old, so has to be expected. Terrible sightlines and no legroom. Have a look at the view. The theatre was lovely, like stepping back into Victorian times and the whole atmosphere was perfect for "Phantom". Really Theatremonkey, stop being bland and enjoy the creativity! (I rank McCanns performance with some of the greats that I have been lucky enough to see, including Robert Stephens, John Wood, Simon Russell Beale, Philip Quast, Kenneth Branagh, Steve Balsamo, and John Owen Jones.) He was a constantly twitching, nervous character, rather like an alcoholic who is desperate for a drink but cannot get one. I saw 'Phantom of the Opera' on the 23rd July 2008 at the evening performance. Best seats are stalls F 22 and 23. I've just returned home from the matinee of "Phantom" (2nd October 2010), a show that I've seen about 30 times, but not been for 4 years until now. Not much legroom in the front row of the Circle (I know, I know, you warned us) but thoroughly enjoyed it, now seen it three times. 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. Is it better to sit in stalls or dress circle? Fantastic show! Thank you to all the cast and crew of Phantom for unforgettable evenings and many happy memories - can't wait for the next time!! Beautiful, subtle, and heartbreaking Phantom's 23 years have led to it becoming stagnant. To be fair, it was very well done: the sets were impressive, and the execution was pretty flawless. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works Beats the DVD any day!! proof that an orchestra and Europop are hardly mutually exclusive. He couldnt have been more out of his depth if the boat had capsized in Act 1! Will Barratt as Raoul was very good, if not particularly memorable. Earl Carpenter has to be the best Phantom, how he packs so much emotion into it every night for so long I really don't know, and Rachel Barrell is an excellent Christine- both deserve Oscars in my opinion. The Booker Prize-winning novel-now a major motion picture from Fox SearchlightPictures. Talk about rejecting people because they dont appear normal! _____________________, After waiting over 20 years to see 'Phantom' I finally made it over to the West End last week (10th September 2008). After this scene the unmistakeable unique theme music begins, the sound in the theatre was amazing, better than any cinema. The kids loved it and want to see it again for their next birthday, but personally Phantom had lost some of it's magic. Get over it!! We disagree. Sat in STALLS Row N seats 17 and 18. Grand Historical Tour. ), and Katie Knight-Adams looked beautiful and sounded wonderful as Christine. We were on the balcony in row B. ____________________. This is the fourth time I've seen Phantom and it never disappoints. Love, love, love your website. Brian McCann should be proud of his performance. I couldn't have been more wrong, from the very beginning I was hooked and when the chandelier swings into the audience with the spine chilling music the hairs stood up on the back of my neck. To add more atmosphere, they should make all of the sound louder. 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. Brian McCann (named as swing on the website) donned the mask and was completely ill-prepared for the role. The London productions which come to the Granite City are so well received and always five star. Ramin is worth the ticket price alone. His voice is superb and he really made the show. It delivered as only Phantom can and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Port Talbot, South Wales The musical itself was fantastic. ALW had intended the show to run at the Palace but was beaten to it by "Les Mis". I adored Carlotta. 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. If you really want to see a particular show I would go for slightly better seats. If you ring for tickets and talk to the theatre direct and see the seating plan you could be ok. Day Seats: 13th September 2018. Phantom Phans I would love to hear from you! They just dragged the whole thing out. . 1st floor is mostly seating and is the upper level. We paid top price for them but well worth the money. Looking at, and listening to, those sitting around me, I rather got the impression that it has become nothing more than a tourist attraction that has to be seen on a visit to London, like Buckingham Palace or Piccadilly Circus. ), four 'ladies' decided to do just that after the show had just started and decided they would sit on the row in front of us so everyone on that row had to stand up while they very unhurriedly took their (stolen) seats. Fantastic all the way The spectacular staging always dazzles, and the score throbs emotion throughout. Blenheim, New Zealand. His portrayal is very simple in such a complex work, and it seemed as if he was just bashing through the songs - like sight-reading. 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. Overall a superb show-see it at least once and DO NOT believe the review the monkey has given it. Restricted view Some seats at the theatre will be labelled as 'restricted view'. 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. Holly-Anne Hull as Christine is fantastic. 16th November 2007 How many seats does a London theatre have? I have to say that Raoul was no match for the Phantom but he did his best and, along with the rest of the cast, produced a great show. I did not expect to sob as much as I did, having seen the musical many times and knowing the storyline, but this man is exceptional. He was brilliant and earned the standing ovation he received at the end. Maybe people didn't turn up, or maybe these are saved for sale on the night? It reaches off the stage, grabs you by the throat and begs you to empathise or at least sympathise with his plight. Monkey, Grrrrr. P.S. __________________________. Neither did they do anything to silence the couple behind us who were just carrying on a conversation during the show. However, very disappointed with Theatre Tickets Direct. His performance was a disgrace and how he got such a coveted part I will never know. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. Well, what can I say? Great views and right in the middle of the seating so good overall view and sound. They were dead centre, we had not a single obstruction and could see every aspect of the production perfectly. I could see all the stage perfectly clearly without leaning forward at all (and I'm only average height - 5ft8"). Well, Theatre Monkey, I have been to see the Phantom again, and it is just the best. - and would recommend anyone to see it When I got to the box office, they offered 2 seats in row Q, to the side. A big compliment however for Wendy Ferguson as Carlotta, she was very very good. ___________________________, Phantom Of The Opera - 18th October 2017 Evening - Stalls Seat B12. Tickets left at the box office for collection may be picked up on the day, during the hour before the performance starts. I first saw John playing the part of one of the students in Les Mis many years ago - he stood out even then! M Result! The show was appalling. Well, he was very good looking - that's where the positives end. >Then we move on to Oliver Thornton, well, what positive thing can I say? Whichseats.com can't be held responsible for complaints arising from the use of this website. There are still rumours of dead spots around Hamer Hall, where the music is dulled by acoustic blackspots, but we think this is largely apocryphal. Good seats for the lower priced tickets. 11/10. Hertfordshire. ", TheGreatHumbug: 2023 whichseats.com, Her Majesty's Theatre (His Majesty's Theatre) Grand Circle K8, https://www.whichseats.com/her-majestys-theatre/grand-circle/k/8, Seat K8 in the Grand Circle at the Her Majesty's Theatre (His Majesty's Theatre), Her Majesty's Theatre (His Majesty's Theatre). Leila did not come out in time for us to see her, but Alex and Ramin did. Ticketek says the seats are restricted by support poles. 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. Ramin Karimloo was spectacular as the Phantom. In my opinion, he is well worthy of it. Nat Keyskeys2494@yahoo.com Ways to Experience Her Majesty's Theatre London, Sacred & Religious Sites, Churches & Cathedrals. Add a reply. My girlfriend and I went to see 'Phantom of the Opera' last night (6th January 2009). 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. 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). We already have this email. Key moments were missed - if I didnt already know what happens in key places Id be confused as to what was going on! Gina Beck is a brilliant actress as is Simon Bailey and of course the much loved Ramin. Ramin is different every time. Although 'pure opera' to me is when it is just singing, no acting. and long legs although some shifting was required occasionally. Unfortunately, the audience seemed as badly behaved as ever at this show - one woman sat behind me was munching crisps during the first act, whilst a man sat behind me was translating the show for his friend. If you dismiss her in the first scene. A feature of the performance I'd never really been forced to consider before in the theatre was the amplification of the singers. I was responsible for buying the tickets hence I had checked reviews of the seats using TheatreMonkey, which I found was very useful. I had two problems with the production though. Got two seats in stalls Row C 9 and 10 for 25 each for that afternoon matinee. It started as soon as I entered the theatre; it was a lovely, grand and majestic theatre - it made you feel like you were in the Paris Opera House. And, given the new awareness of safe spaces, its generally not too confronting to sit in the front row. I absolutely loved it. CHAPTER V. Conclusion of the Greek Drama. 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. One thing I will point out, we treated ourselves to the 'RoyalBox Sharing Canaps' - what a waste of money! __________________, I was visiting London from the US July 25 2005, and luckily procured fantastic tickets for Phantom of the Opera. 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. 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. In my opinion, "Phantom" was the last major musical not to be simply a product of technology. You can even enjoy a show from the front of thegrand circle, but be prepared to abseil down to them from a great height. Becky The only seats to avoid are the ones on the very ends of the rows in the balcony. The seats were quite good, offered great value for money. I would recommend row D and above. Killian Donnelly is great too, although Im intrigued how Jon Robyns will do. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Also with the notes at the end she was too late opening and closing her lips. I will say it is hard to decide where the good seats are. They can hold the audience within the compass of their eyes. For a slightly loftier night, those first rows of the circle are grand too. 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. This sweeping, irrepressibly inventive novel, is a romance, but a romance of ___________________, Went to see "Phantom of the Opera" on Tuesday 27th June 2006, it was BRILLIANT! I would most definitely book these seats again. I have collected, vinyl - CD - DVD and finally, as a 60th Birthday treat with my family, I sat in awe and watched the show. I do believe that he single handedly ruined the show. I "didn't get" that the old guy bidding for the music box was actually Raoul and I think if ever I watched this again it would have more impact as I did enjoy the unusual opening to the show. Monique You do the entire show a disservice and are clearly not understanding the subtle symbolism of this 'sentimental melodrama'! 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