I'm not overly keen on it, but my girlfriend wished to see it, so off we went. During the second I saw Katie Hall. Hertfordshire. Legroom was, of course, excellent in F1 and I thought very good in F2 bearing in mind my average height of 5'8''. ___________________, Went to see "Phantom of the Opera" on Tuesday 27th June 2006, it was BRILLIANT! And you see everything! Im not normally a grouch! Sarah, Ramin Karimloo was spectacular as the Phantom. The poor Phantom should get Christine! A really great job. I sat in G2 and realised that the seat looked new and had obviously been refurbished. Becky 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. Eternally touching, a glorious (although occasionally dated) show, with a huge scale of emotions packed in. This highly-touted and virtually iconic show is, in realitya bit clunky, dated and simply not all that great. Not being a fan of Lloyd Webber works, I must confess a soft spot for Phantom. So if anything is happening higher up the stage you cannot see it. He is a very strong Raoul, not foppish and weedy at all. During the fog scene I could see the Phantom and Christine in the boat (squinting, admittedly, but you could see them). He lacks charisma in order to allow us to build up empathy with the Phantom. Enjoy amenities such as VIP entrance, parking, club access and more Need Help? We are currently on our way back home to tiny Ume, but thanks to TheatreMonkey we left England on a high note! They join Matt Blaker as Raoul and Kelly Glyptis as Carlotta, Matt Harrop as Monsieur Firmin, Adam Linstead as Monsieur Andr, Greg Castiglioni as Ubaldo Piangi, Francesca Ellis as Madame Giry and Ellie Young as Meg Giry. Mark Lane, Truly stole the show at times. ___________________________, 26th January 2017 (matinee). Well, Theatre Monkey, I have been to see the Phantom again, and it is just the best. We sat in the Grand Circle in the front row and didn't find the bar an obstruction at all. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. I have the soundtrack of the original, but I must say, the present Phantom knocks spots of Michael Crawford. As soon as Rachel began to sing her first solo of the evening I got that same feeling I did as the music began, although this time more intense. Ive only ever heard him in Avenue Q, which is a very different beast The upper circle and balcony areas are tired and need refreshed. The Project Gutenberg eBook of Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3), by Thomas Babington Macaulay This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The legroom wasnt too bad ( I am 5 feet 5) and the seats were a standard size. My partner and I went to see this show recently (July 2005), it was my umpteenth time and his first. 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. More legroom than I expected (still not much, but couldve been worse). We were seated in the Grand Circle, D5 and D6. Stalls seats are on the ground level of the theatre. 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. The only reason I went was to see Alex Rathgeber, because I had read a review about him titled 'London's Best Aussie'. His Majesty's Theatre. ___________________________, I am demanding a refund for the two tickets I purchased through lastminute.com for the 14th February 2012 performance of Phantom. The scene with the gondola, the dry ice and the candles was breathtaking and seamlessly done. We'll probably revisit next year if the kids demand!! Beats the DVD any day!! ___________________, We took our seven year old Twins to see Phantom for a birthday treat at the beginning of August 2005, though my Wife and I had seen it four times previously. Cannot see the top level of the stage and the top level of the set. "Stalls E33 and 34 (34 being an aisle seat): Great seats with nothing in front, so unlimited leg room. John Owen-Jones made a decidedly un-menacing Phantom (great Valjean but ropey Phantom - remind you of anyone?) 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 theatre was quite warm for a chilly night, only felt cold when side door near the seats was open. 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! The monkey advises checking performance times on your tickets and that performances are happening as scheduled, before travelling. Close enough to see the actors expressions and costume details but not to see any secrets behind the special effects. ___________________, 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. We tell you the seats to buy, which to avoid, and how to get them at the best prices, Haymarket, Get quick answers from Her Majesty's Theatre staff and past visitors. However stay clear of cheap side seats! I find it hard to see the discerning person finding much appeal in Phantom of the Opera. The seats were quite good, offered great value for money. 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..). ___________________, My first West End show. Here's my review for stalls O4: For someone who normally favours the more modern musical like myself, "The Phantom of the Opera" certainly took me by surprise. Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm Some may find his higher-pitched singing rather light, as he is closer to Michael Crawford than his predecessor John Owen-Jones. Also if youve seen the show previously you know when to look up, and I saw the Phantom when he was in the gods - and also saw him when he was in the angel structure (I never noticed before that the sculpture's eyes and mouth are lit up when the Phantom is on it - which I never would have known if I hadn't sat there). Highly recommended. We managed to get seats in the stalls, row M 17 to 19 and were very pleased as the visibility is great. Great views and right in the middle of the seating so good overall view and sound. Ok, enough of the money talk. Have a look at the view. The walkway down to the Phantom's lair was a really slick and effective trick, and had you believing they were really walking downwards. Very enjoyable, polished 5 star performance. I was beginning to change my opinion of him. Part of me was hoping for amazing music, awe-inspiring sets and an emotional rollercoaster of a story. And Ramin looks so different in person (because the make-up is very professional), but bless him he's actually so cute and you can tell he is so overwhelmed with all the fans. 1st floor is mostly seating and is the upper level. The managers are the best I've seen in my humble opinion. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOperaGhosts. 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. The balcony ledge only comes up to just under waist height, and there is a narrow bar which comes up slightly higher. If you ring for tickets and talk to the theatre direct and see the seating plan you could be ok. The overhang from the circle also restricted some of the performance that was above the stage resulting in only feet being seen. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePhantomOfTheOpera People next to us were really annoyed especially as these are top price seats! These seats are very good. He doesn't just over sing every thing. Performance schedule. Restricted view Some seats at the theatre will be labelled as 'restricted view'. The man next to me was entranced and said it was wonderful, exactly my reaction when I saw it first in 2000. later visit: Reviewed June 8, 2019 Purchased last minute $65 restricted view seats (A31 and B33 - directly behind each other) for a return visit to Muriel's Wedding. Legroom was adequate for two 5' 10" people, one with a larger than average bottom (!) Still sorry he failed to get the girl! 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 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. 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. Finally the performances, I would say John Owen Jones is one of the finest Phantom's of them all, easily outstripping Michael Crawford vocally. Get over it!! As this was a birthday treat for my mother I wasn't too concerned about the price and thought the 47.00 tickets a reasonable price to pay for such a great day out and such good seats at a top London show. He acted, sang and performed to utter perfection and left us in tears! You can see the full body of the actors and set from the centre over to stage left wings. _____________________, Saw Phantom this week (December 2010) for the first time and was blown away! I felt sorry for Earl that he had to work with such a bad performer who was overacting all the time. Okay, so Phantom is kitschy faux-Puccini with a sprinkle of mainstream rock but I like kitsch, Puccini, and Rock (not necessarily in that order), so Im fine with that. ___________________________. How anyone can say 'he had no voice to speak of' is beyond me. One word of advise to first timers though, make sure you're sat in the first seven rows of the stalls or the first three of the dress circle. This time it was Phantom, sitting in our favoured spot in the front row of the Dress/Royal Circle, in the outer section just by the aisle, A25 and 26. 18th November 2011, 7:30pm London SW1Y 4QL 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. Is the Director's Box upgrade worth getting for pre-show and the interval? The kids loved it and want to see it again for their next birthday, but personally Phantom had lost some of it's magic. The heavy romance keeps seats filled and the thudding mock grandeur of the score seems to reassure audiences of the quality. . It's nice to hear the different levels he's brought to the role. ______________________________________________, Seats: P4 and P5 (I was in P5) We did, and this vision in baggy shorts, spikey hair and sunglasses was The Phantom!!! By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. _____________________. The main things to be mindful of at fortyfivedownstairs are the structural poles that keep up the four levels of building above. in January 2011. Scott Davies was back as the Phantom, a role he played a few years ago, and was mightily impressive. No seat is far from an actors point of command; and the span of the seats matches their effective span of vision. Nic Greenshields was in the role, however! Until Saturday 1st April 2023Earl Carpenter will reprise his role as The Phantom. Originally built as a cinema, or picture palace, the Regent is a love it or loathe it venue that for ages onlyhad a small number of good seats. I first saw this magnificent production in December 2004 and in May 2006 will be seeing it again for the 4th time. Overall a superb show-see it at least once and DO NOT believe the review the monkey has given it. I could not recommend this musical less. Wishing You Were Here Again is a great favourite of mine. Our budget was limited so we got Grand circle, F24 and 25. Sat in Dress Circle row A23 and 24 and they were excellent seats. Despite one of the Front of House making an announcement just before the show began that people should NOT change seats and sit in seats that were unoccupied (in case of latecomers - hmmmmy opinion is that if you are late, you should have to wait at the back until the interval but maybe I'm harsh! Earl Carpenter as the Phantom was so fitting. Andy B The set and props were used well and it is always interesting to see how a show can use the space. Reader reviews. They've got it right in so much as the seats get less expensive as you move toward the wall, but the seats on the aisle and adjacent to that should also be reduced. The Seat Phantom and Christine were unconvincing and overworked, while Raoul fell into the usual trap of being a charisma vacuum. Ramin Karimloo was fantastic as 'Phantom', but personally I felt he was outdone by 'Christine' played by Katy Hall, her singing was amazing. He completely lacked stage presence, had no voice to speak of and overdid the histrionics to the point that the Phantom became a caricature rather than a sympathetic figure. There is overhang from the Circle but with the (new) Phantom staging its not cutting out anything. I saw 'Phantom of the Opera' on the 23rd July 2008 at the evening performance. Vol. Breakthrough. To add insult to injury, the couple sitting in front of me decided to lean forward and put their heads close together so by that point I'd had enough and I asked them to sit back as otherwise I would have missed the chandelier rising up. Listened to Les Mis recently? 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. here) that the Grand Circle isn't particularly high. __________________. We where 3 rows back in the Royal Circle row C seat 14, I'm 6'1 and still had restricted view of most of the stage. Stalls B12 is front row and marked as 'sightline restricted,' and is to the left of the conductor but not directly behind him. I wish this cast all the best for the rest of their contract, and I hope to see it again soon. Not bad seats. Simon Bailey is a fiery Raoul and the tension between him and Ramin in the final lair is amazing. The atmosphere created was a particular plus-point for me, and by the end of show I was hooked. This was a relatively new cast and I think they needed a bit more bedding in as, although they were good, I had seen better Phantom casts (and worse, to be fair). _____________________, We saw 'Phantom of the Opera' on 7th January 2009. You can't miss the beautiful, street-facing entrance, and although there is no designated drop off area, cars can pause to drop off passengers nearby on Grote Street. The seats are so close together I was basically cuddling strangers, and there was absolutely no room for anyone to walk past you down the row, forcing everyone to have to stand up and get out of their seat any time someone needed to get by. However, this musical is one of the few shows that uses the stage space in a constantly varied way. Rachel Barrell as Christine sung with considerable volume (but see below) and was the best of the cast. The production was inspiring as always; I could never tire of seeing it. So, THANK YOU! For a slightly loftier night, those first rows of the circle are grand too. Gina is a sweet Christine too. ______________________________. He evoked a lot of sympathy in the role. Whilst I thought the cast was good, no-one really blew me away. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. However Ramin was very moving in 'Music of the Night' and his acting was the best I've ever seen. I saw"Phantom" on the 31st of May 2003 for the second time. and the sound design needs perking up and mixing LOUDER! I just wanted to tell you that your site made an already great week in London positively awesome! I really enjoyed the show and everyone else was really good. How he got such a prestigious part is way beyond me! I got a half price ticket from the 'Get Into London Theatre's offer website (ended 17th March 2007) for the performance on 28th February 2007. November 2004 Saying that I thought the set and costumes were well produced. 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'!). From our seats you could just about see the floor of the stage including the smoke effects over the lake. Oh, and theatremonkey thinks the heroine should have got the Phantom - her bloke suffers from a total charisma bypass. They work so hard to make the show one of the best I have ever been lucky enough to see. 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. Ticket prices. We sell these seats because for many fans a restricted/side view is . I sat down and realized that my feet were dangling in mid air as I couldn't reach the floor. Love, love, love your website. Rachel Barrell was also excellent as Christine. Plenty of leg room, being in the walkway. The only way I would go and see Phantom again is if I sat in the Stalls, but I'm not prepared to pay 50 for a show I didn't rate that highly. Good meal, and good seats (A24 and A25, front row of Dress Circle.) I actually started off really liking his performance. The score was unimaginative and bland, the sets looked dated and the 'special effects' were clunky and distracting. 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. 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. Phantomwell this is one of my favourites. 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. I am still undecided whether Stalls or Royal Circle is the best position for this show though. Stalls, C12: Not a bad seat, actually. ___________________, I went to see this a few weeks ago with a very open mind as I normally prefer something light and breezy and didn't think I was going to enjoy it-but I did!! He seems to live the role and somehow seems to keep him fresh every time I've seen it. Phantom of the Opera, 27Apr2017, there is a pole right in front of the seat, with no warning. Saw "Phantom" last night for the first time (6th May 2009). No problems with heads in front and I'm only 5 ft 6. strangely though I do find the seats uncomfortable, the seat pad itself seems large and very square so for my smaller legs my feet barely touched the floor, the seats also seem to lean backwards. The comparison with the latter being particularly apt, as that too is always a disappointment. The view of the stage is mainly good, however the corner of the stage (Down-Stage Right in the correct theatre terms) cannot be seen from these seats, and anywhere in this part of the circle, so everyone leans forward and that just makes it harder for you to see. 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. I thought it strange that the three seats (10,11 and 12) in front of me were unoccupied. Seats M17 and M18 35 from TKTS. 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!). They were definitely met. Also, I am not a huge fan of Charles Hart's lyrics and the way words are sometimes crammed into songs, whether they fit or not (and quite often they don't rhyme which bugs me!) The spectacular staging always dazzles, and the score throbs emotion throughout. A restricted view means that you may be unable to see the entire stage from the specified seats. 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. I was just wondering how restricted the view will be from there. More Cuban dance music here: https://youtu.be/awTKVyyHbeUI hope you enjoy my other playlists. The theatre is beautiful and conveniently located. Is it better to sit in stalls or dress circle? Tickets left at the box office for collection may be picked up on the day, during the hour before the performance starts. ____________________________, 9th July 2011. Sound mix was often dreadful however. Dress Circle A16and 17: 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!!). Brian McCann (named as swing on the website) donned the mask and was completely ill-prepared for the role. After this scene the unmistakeable unique theme music begins, the sound in the theatre was amazing, better than any cinema. I booked seats M6 and M5 in the stalls, solely based on your seating recommendation, and they offered a perfect view of the stage plus ample leg room for the average sized person. The only downsideThe people in the front row leaning over the balcony was a little bit annoying as they were quite tall which meant there was a domino effect with the people in row B behind them leaning forward, then the people in row C leaning forward etc etc, but this didnt detract too much as the majority of the action is in the middle of the stage which was clearly visible. However, make sure you see Celia Graham in the role of Christine rather than the dreadful Katie Knight-Adams. Yes he's contemporary and rocky but it is what it is. Book London Theatre Week The Phantom of the Opera tickets in London on TodayTix. 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. Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. For the best experience, theres nothing like the centre of the stalls. Undoubtedly Lloyd Webbers biggest achievement, but not his greatest work. Yes view is restricted. My praise is reserved for McCanns masterpiece performance, combining a slight subtle stature with an explosive, concentrated, resonant Phantom. As a lifestyle editor and frequent West End visitor I've even recommended your page to our readers :) . 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. Stalls P13: ridiculously good legroom in this row, thanks to the pillar placement. 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 only tiny problem with view the seats is that you cant see the head when the Phantom enters (2 second obstruction), at the start of Act 2 and the chandelier blocks the phantom for a few seconds when he is at the top of the stage at the end of Act 1. 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. Intellectual Property can be trusted to equip you with the best possible basis for study of this dynamic subject. The Johnson Family The only point from Theatre Monkey's review that I do agree with is that Christine should definitely have got the Phantom!! However, really enjoyed it still produces the old goose bumps it has to be said the music is great. It made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I went all shivery! THE C AMBRIDGE HISTORY OF I R EL AND The eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were an era of continuity as well as change. It swivels when not in use and is flat on the stage. 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 could also see how Christine and The Phantom enter the mirror, which spoiled the effect for me. 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. Final comment, absolutely brilliant show, would thoroughly recommend it, want to go again, and again, and again. Whichseats.com can't be held responsible for complaints arising from the use of this website. Come on, recast already!! 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! Will Barratt as Raoul was very good, if not particularly memorable. 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. We've booked again.totally hooked!!! 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. She played Christine with great intricacy and sensitivity. I'd definitely go back, and I'd book the same seats too! In placing before the reader this unabridged translation of Adolf Hitler's book, Mein Kampf, I feel it my duty to call attention to certain historical facts which must be borne in mind if the reader would form a fair judgment of what is written in this extraordinary work. _____________________. I would definitely recommend 'Phantom' to anyone. A few seconds and I'd gone from wondering if we'll make the last orders at the pub, to being totally enthralled. I hope to see Brian reprising the role in the future as Phantom himself, and not as his understudy. Synopsis. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Faris. But towards the end of Act 1, in the 'All I Ask Of You' reprise he seemed to lose his way. MENANDER. First time we were in Premium Stalls 3 rows from the front. We already have this email. Unfortunately, my camera had no battery and was charging at home so I'm definitely going back to get photos, which they very kindly pose for. Ahhhh.The Monkey has got it about right in this case. On the stage right in front of me was a wooden block which may have contained lighting. And another thing, RAOUL IS SUPPOSED TO BE A WEAK CHARACTER. Seat reviews: We were 3 rows from the front, and was very close to the stage. Bang in the middle of the row; theres only one row in front and seats are suitable staggered so youre looking between heads; no neck strain as the stage isnt particularly high; seats and legroom are comfy enough. No seat is far from an actors point of command; and the span of the seats matches their effective span of vision. The venues unpredictability is a large part of its charm. The sound was much better from row N. I picked up almost every word, the view was much better, especially the effects and scenery. Would have been happy to pay full price for better seats but no cooperation from Theatre Tickets Direct. Website: http://www.thephantomoftheopera.com/london Thechandelier was amazing and just above our heads and I felt like I could almost touch it when it flew in front of me at the beginning of act one! Seat review: Grand Circle. The struggle that Christine faces in choosing between the Phantom and Raoul represents her two very different sides; the dark, edgy Phantom, verses the safe Raoul. 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!) 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