John Owen Jones stole the show for us, his voice is unbelievable. However, this musical is one of the few shows that uses the stage space in a constantly varied way. 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. These make lots of difference to the quality of viewing! Typically, stalls seats can be regarded as some of the best seats in the auditorium, due to their close proximity to the stage. The drinks at the middle break were extremely expensive, but this is LONDON. 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. No seat is far from an actors point of command; and the span of the seats matches their effective span of vision. Yes- the show had an amazing and powerful setbut if you can't see itwhat's the point? As a lifestyle editor and frequent West End visitor I've even recommended your page to our readers :) . It gave the whole performance a strident edge that I did not enjoy. Overall, myself and my fiance both really enjoyed the show. 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! The view of the stage was excellent, as was the view of the top of the theatre, we had a great sight of The Phantom during his performance in 'The Gods'. 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'. Really great seats for a total bargain, there were a couple of moments we couldn't see brilliantly due to dry ice and the action being directly above us but nothing to quibble about and they were fleeting. Please remember that the musical was the original and the movie came after, the movie was slightly different from the show (the show being better). I went with my mother and sister, neither of whom were particularly keen to see it, but we had time to kill so went for the matinee and were really glad we did! Phantom Phans I would love to hear from you! But there are certain seats in the Princess that make you feel like royalty. The seat is sold as restricted view and restricted legroom. He seemed so active and young around Katie, he was bouncing around the stage. Ramin is worth the ticket price alone. 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!) 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. I hope to see Brian reprising the role in the future as Phantom himself, and not as his understudy. How to get here Her Majesty's Theatre is located at 58 Grote Street, Adelaide, which is on the north side of the street. I have seen a number of West End musicals and I have to say that not one of them has even come close to the sheer brilliance of Phantom. Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. A word about the staff - I would have thought that faced with the monotony of dealing with the same tourist crowd with the same familiar music they would lose a bit on the service front, not a bit of it. It was my first time to see it and thanks to theatremonkey, I got a full-priced ticket less 20! Was a pity but nonetheless a spectacular show! The show is still one of the best I've ever seen and it's amazing how long its been running. I had worried I would be too near, but as the stage is not so high as it is in productions such as 'We Will Rock You' at the Dominion Theatre was, for me it was PERFECT (in spite of less leg room than usual on a front row) and wonderful to be so close and to see all the facial expressions of the performers! Sometimes, sitting closer to the stage can be even cheaper than sitting a few rows back. 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. Of course the story is daft, we all know that, but nevertheless it is pretty compelling and as with other big productions in London I just love the stagecraft involved which just makes me think oooh, thats clever the chandelier really is enormous, I was quite thankful I wasnt underneath it, the mirror, the magic tricks etc wonderful. I found the leg room really good for my 6ft frame, the seat padding seemed quite thin though but it was comfortable. So, I couldn't see the stage properly, and I couldn't just close my eyes and listen. The last time we had the front row centre and the chandelier was terrifying! . You can even enjoy a show from the front of thegrand circle, but be prepared to abseil down to them from a great height. That said, I would recommend people to read the book first as, like so many eighties musicals, storyline does tend to take a backseat, with the main emphasis being on spectacle and so it can be just a bit difficult to work out. I feel ripped off and will never touch this company again. Ramin is different every time. He couldnt have been more out of his depth if the boat had capsized in Act 1! Although 'pure opera' to me is when it is just singing, no acting. Many thanks to the Phantom cast, and Theatremonkey, for making a happy day extra special. ____________________________, There are few productions still running in London with just as much panache and zest as they had when they started, and I truly think that Phantom is one of them. Sorry Theatremonkey, I normally take your word as gospel but I simply have to disagree with you about Phantom of the Opera. I had no idea such incredible music could be ruined so easily. Couldnt have asked for a better first experience of The Phantom of the Opera. Ramin Karimloo made a wonderful 'Phantom', Gina Beck an amazing 'Christine' (what a voice! The flares were startling and I could feel the heat from them, the chandelier was scary, I would recommend these seats anytime. Now you're talking! What a spectacle! As tickets for Phantom are expensive, I went on Lastminute.com to get tickets which offered me a 10 discount on each ticket. I shall focus on my experience with buying the tickets, rather than the show itself (which was obviously outstandingly amazing!!!) If you're in the stalls you won't see the chandelier fall or like below the knee on everyone. I cannot recommend this show enough, and we will all definitely be going again. I find it hard to see the discerning person finding much appeal in Phantom of the Opera. Much of the "romance" is over-the-top and dramatic, but as I don't often watch shows of this nature it didn't really give me cause to be critical as I expected this when I entered the theatre. I think all the seats in the stalls at both sides at the back will be the same. The legroom in E12 and E13 is very poor indeed and I would not sit in the Upper Circle again - although the view was acceptable, it wasn't brilliant (although you do get up close and personal with the Phantom when he's up to mischief way above the stage). and Christine wasn't a shade of the beautiful, haunted talent she once was. We were front row of the Dress circle and the view could simply not have been better. Additionally, I am a 6ft tall fellow, and felt very comfortable, since I was on the aisle. Andrew Lloyd Webber is a musical genius and Phantom of the Opera is not to be missed. Albeit unrequited. And as my friend said to him 'he has nice hair'. Earl Carpenter's singing and acting is superb throughout, as he brings true emotion to the role. McCanns Phantom is sensual, poignant and powerful, beautifully vulnerable, played and sung with aplomb. From here the music and sound was also excellent. We checked on this site for seat info and had seats K23 and 24 in the stalls and found them very good, saw everything, my cousin is slightly taller than me so she could see the chandelier right to the top. Ways to Experience Her Majesty's Theatre London, Sacred & Religious Sites, Churches & Cathedrals. We sat in the Royal Circle and found the seating cramped and the view inferior to a good Stalls seat. *based on 16 bookings made through various agents' websites. The show started on time and approximately 5 minutes later, approximately 25 latecomers arrived separately in small groups and were seated in with ushers along the Grand Circle. 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. Legroom was ample and the view was fantastic, I think we saw everything there was to see, so didn't feel restricted in anyway. Her Majesty's Theatre has a special offer if you PREBOOK with Secure Parking, 59 Lonsdale St, Melbourne. Until Saturday 1st April 2023Earl Carpenter will reprise his role as The Phantom. The venues unpredictability is a large part of its charm. 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. we laughed out loud because that summed up perfectly our experience at Her Majestys Theatre. 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'!). How can you expect a musical about Opera to be anything but Melodrama?????? I just love being close to the action and to be able to see the actors faces and costumes properly! 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. 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!! At least 30 people in the queue at 10am. And as for Alex Rathgeber, the review I read is not nearly complimentary enough. We already have this email. My view was very good. Im not normally a grouch! The cast was excellent, and the Phantom's performance was quite impressive and emotional. My partner and I went to see this show recently (July 2005), it was my umpteenth time and his first. ____________________________, Went to see Phantom last night, 2nd May 2007, after finding an excellent meal and a show deal on this site, ate well at the Mintleaf restaurant before the show. I have played the soundtrack every day since coming back, ha ha. 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. We saw Ashleigh Fleming as Christine, who isn't one of the usual alternate 'Christine's.' They were outdone by every other department working on the show. When I went to pick up the tickets, there was a rehearsal going on which you could hear from the foyer. The supporting cast frankly just seemed happy to be there. We were both absolutely blown away by the beginning when the music starts and the chandelier begins its ascent. The latter turned out to be the case. And perhaps come on a UK tour???? The Phantom's deformity can be clearly seen, and you see the performers' expressions. You have been warned!!! 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'm not overly keen on it, but my girlfriend wished to see it, so off we went. The first volume of Mein Kampf was written while the author was imprisoned in a Bavarian fortress. You can see his head, but I have to admit I never noticed him once the production started. _____________________. DAY SEATS: A number of 30 day seats are released at 10am each day online at: https://uk.thephantomoftheopera.com/day-tickets/. The kids loved it and want to see it again for their next birthday, but personally Phantom had lost some of it's magic. Besides which, Christine is intended to start with a weak voice and gradually become stronger, reflecting her increased knowledge of the world and its darkness. I'm 5ft 9". I'm at Phantom but got a day seat last minute for matinee today (tube strike day - editor). It was extraordinary. Enjoy amenities such as VIP entrance, parking, club access and more Need Help? The London productions which come to the Granite City are so well received and always five star. Can't wait to go back and see it again. Tiny (child sized it appeared), and old - they leave you aching by the end of the performance. I went with a friend to the Saturday (June 8th 2013) matinee performance of this amazing show. 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. You get a great view of actors nasal hair, but no sense of the production as a whole. The supporting cast were fairly anonymous too. To overcome the staging, surmises the monkey. This show is an amazing visual spectacle and I would definitely go and see it again for that aspect of it alone. Best seats are stalls row J 26 and 27. James F So if anything is happening higher up the stage you cannot see it. 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. Chris Rouse. His Majesty's Theatre. 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. We paid 40 + booking fee for Seats B27 and 28 in the Grand Circle, and whilst I'd never usually choose seats this high-up, I'd read on good authority (i.e. With a seating capacity of 1,670 across three levels, it is the eighth largest theatre in London and has often been used to premiere new musicals before they transfer to the West End. They played Christine and The Phantom to perfection. 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. Buy your tickets with confidence here. >Then we move on to Oliver Thornton, well, what positive thing can I say? He was physically imposing, powerful, menacing and sensitive. Do not believe the hype, this show may be in its 21st year, but that is surely musical retirement age. In my opinion, he is well worthy of it. 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 have since listened to the music from the original cast (Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman), but in my opinion, Earl Carpenter (Phantom) and Rachel Barrell (Christine) are far more talented. Highly recommended. _____________________________________________. Earl gives the best performance of The Phantom I have ever seen and heard. I have seen various actors and I have to say that the current cast, led by Ramin Karimloo is one of the strongest. I first saw John playing the part of one of the students in Les Mis many years ago - he stood out even then! The Phantom is such an amazing character, and is portrayed so well. 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. The leg room was very good, but the back of the seat wasn't very forgiving, it seemed a bit too straight. Legroom is poor but manageable (Im 61 and it was a small problem, but easy to forget about when watching the production). Seat prices change according to demand for a particular performance. While he had a great presence about him on stage, I didn't feel he fit the part, and as a trained tenor myself, I thought he should have been able to resonate his lower register better. As for the showI've seen it three times now and I've never been disappointed yet. The staging was clumsy with actors spending much of the show wandering the stage looking as if they couldn't find a mark and even when they did their delivery was sub-standard. John Owen-Jones and Celia Graham played the lead roles and were fantastic. The Merlyn is technically a flexible seating space, and has been set up in traverse, thrust and even with no seating at all. I saw"Phantom" on the 31st of May 2003 for the second time. Saying that I thought the set and costumes were well produced. Despite what theatremonkey says, to see the theatre sold out on a Monday night in July proves how good the show is. However I decided I would give him the benefit of the doubt. 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. I do believe that he single handedly ruined the show. I would not recomend the seat for first time watching, but for a repeat visitor it's aceptable. Rake is only slight but the seats are staggered - 5 foot nothing me had no problem seeing everything. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. I sat in the Upper Circle. the use of understudies. The rest of the stalls were full. His voice was beautiful in my opinion he was the best phantom I have seen. 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. more. A wonderful performance by all. ___________________________, To all concerned with the production and performance of this show. D13 & 14 Fantastic seats. Good seats for the lower priced tickets. No doubt there is a large amount of prima donna style 'drama', but come on! The big disappointment was Katie Knight Adams, I have never seen someone sing and act so badly on stage (and I have seen many shows). The service could also benefit from being freshened up. The show is fresh again and it's definitely worth the ticket price. The problem with this is your not allocated seats until you get to the theatre. E-Book Overview. Beats the DVD any day!! The illusions in the show are great and they get better as the show goes on. When I arrived home to look at the cast list I thought Rachel Barrell was an understudy for the understudy. Yet again the show was fantastic, it just gets better every time I see it, you notice parts that you totally missed the first time round. 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. I have collected, vinyl - CD - DVD and finally, as a 60th Birthday treat with my family, I sat in awe and watched the show. Booked these seats having reviewed them on this website beforehand and would like to add my recommendation as I was very happy. Unfortunately, I enjoyed it a little less this year. We sat in the stalls row G seats 15 to 18 (GREEN on the Monkey's plan). Even when I've heard Ramin when he's sick he still manages to produce a heart felt Phantom. 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. There are some poles in the way and as has been said below the view can be blocked by the balcony above. ___________________________, Phantom Of The Opera - 18th October 2017 Evening - Stalls Seat B12. They should have switched roles. What Im not fine with is the kind of audience it attracts. There are some poles in the way and as has been said below the view can be blocked by the balcony above. JOJ has total anguish in everything he sings and performs and Ben just didn't, sigh. I asked if they had anything better and they said, "they might do later". 1st floor is mostly seating and is the upper level. It is Lloyd Webber's triumph and looks set to remain that way for a very long time. After seeing it four times it has lost some of the excitement and emotion I felt on the first three occasions. I found myself humming to the melodies of Masquerade and Music of the Night as I was driving home! I also hope they fix the A/C. I absolutely loved it. Unfortunately - 50 is rather a stiff price to pay to see such a good performer. You lost the very front left corner if you sat right back, that was all. How to find cheap and discount price tickets, Tips for First Time and Overseas Visitors, http://www.thephantomoftheopera.com/london, https://www.facebook.com/ThePhantomOfTheOpera, https://uk.thephantomoftheopera.com/day-tickets/, https://www.lovetheatre.com/theatremonkey. Not being a fan of Lloyd Webber works, I must confess a soft spot for Phantom. CHAPTER V. Conclusion of the Greek Drama. Saw "Phantom" last night for the first time (6th May 2009). Get directions to Her Majesty's Theatre Her voice was brilliant and she had a hard task hitting all those high notes but she did it every time. Even though I think you can tell that the show is now 20+ years old from a number of the effects, it still worked; but after hearing so many chandelier stories I must admit to feeling a little disappointed when the thing "crashed" down - Hmmmmm. I was only disappointed by "Masquerade". Seat reviews: The man next to me was entranced and said it was wonderful, exactly my reaction when I saw it first in 2000. later visit: I just about saw Raoul and the managers in their box during 'Think Of Me'. Good view of the stage though quite high up. 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 haunting and terribly tragic. I was extremely disappointed. London SW1Y 4QL Sofia Escobar and John Owen-Jones were incredible as the two leads, both with a combination of astonishingly good voices and great acting. Notable strong points of the production include consistently strong leads, an engaging plot and characters that the audience can empathise with. Maybe people didn't turn up, or maybe these are saved for sale on the night? __________________________________. For an untrained singer his natural vocal technique is outstanding. ** 'First Cover' the first choice actor to take a lead role in case of another's illness. I wish this cast all the best for the rest of their contract, and I hope to see it again soon. Brittany We absolutely loved it!! With Sofia she seemed a bit more mature to compliment; but with Katie she acted so much younger, they did seem like childish yet lovable girlfriends. The seats on the very ends of the rows are as unobstructed as those in the centre, and with everyone in the one space, theres something endearingly collegiate about it. I was very shocked to read Paul Johnsons review of Phantom, notably his opinion/attack on Mr McCann. 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