There is a real depth of emotion conveyed by the music and the stage performances of the actors was excellent. He has two great Christine's in Gina Beck and Robyn North. These make lots of difference to the quality of viewing! For a slightly loftier night, those first rows of the circle are grand too. Whichseats.com can't be held responsible for complaints arising from the use of this website. Gina Beck is a brilliant actress as is Simon Bailey and of course the much loved Ramin. 1st floor is mostly seating and is the upper level. ________________________, I was on holiday with my family all the way from Brisbane Australia and me and my sister went to see "Phantom of the Opera". Alf The poor Phantom should get Christine! His performance moves you. I've seen it numerous times and I particularly wanted to see it this time as John Owen Jones is ending his reign at the end of January 2016. You only miss a slight amount of action far left of the stage but nothing too noticeable. Brian McCann (named as swing on the website) donned the mask and was completely ill-prepared for the role. _________________________________________, 9th July 2015. In general, it is best to get into the centre of any seating block, as some side seats can be very much on the side. 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. I had booked row E seat 1 of the royal circle for that night's performance as I had been wanting to see Katie Hall as Christine for AGES - and I was also pleased at the thought of seeing John Owen Jones as the Phantom, as I had previously seen the two actors in the 'Les Mis' tour last year. This book defends the claims of historical-critical research into the New Testament as necessary for theological interpretation.Presenting an interdisciplinary study about the nature of theological language, this book considers the modern debate in theological hermeneutics beginning with the Barth-Bultmann debate and moving towards a theory of language which brings together historical-critical . It looks lavish, and the orchestra is huge by modern standards, but, and it's a big but, IT'S RUBBISH. I enjoyed this performance much more than two weeks ago (above) when I was seated almost right at the front in row C seat 11. (Central Stalls an' all!) The Booker Prize-winning novel-now a major motion picture from Fox SearchlightPictures. proof that an orchestra and Europop are hardly mutually exclusive. _______________________________________________. Would definitely sit here again but would be more wary of B11 as that seat seemed more behind the conductor than I was - definitely worth the green rating on the seating plan. She's Portuguese so I'm guessing that English is not her first language, but you'd never guess from her performance. Ms Christina Brooks Traditionally, these were concentrated in the stalls, as close to the stage as possible. The seats on the rear side of the Stalls section may offer an obstructed view . I was just wondering how restricted the view will be from there. Its an iconic role that demands much of its performer, far too much it seems for Mr McCann. We were right underneath the chandelier. This is a really great and unique show which will probably never be matched. We were on the balcony in row B. We already have this email. The problem with this is your not allocated seats until you get to the theatre. Not sure who I saw as the Phantom but he too was good, as was the actor who played Raoul. __________________. I feel ripped off and will never touch this company again. We were both absolutely blown away by the beginning when the music starts and the chandelier begins its ascent. The Phantom magic has returned for me ! the theatre, the sets, the costumes, the effects, it was absolutely amazing from beginning to end. The music was haunting, the orchestra was outstanding right from the start, and as the chandelier rises, you just know this is going to be something special! I absolutely loved it. Sherrie I bought the tickets in November 2012 for a leaving present for my friend who after working in England for 2 years has decided to go back to Australia. Birmingham UK James F Visited this theatre for the first time - last minute decision so the only seats available were in the back row of the stalls SEATS 1/2/3. The seats were amazing and I was so close to the action, I did not have a problem with legroom or cricked necks. Our budget was limited so we got Grand circle, F24 and 25. 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. I came back about 30minutes later, when all the queue had gone, and I asked what time would it be worth coming back later. Stalls P13: ridiculously good legroom in this row, thanks to the pillar placement. 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. The Johnson Family McCanns Phantom is sensual, poignant and powerful, beautifully vulnerable, played and sung with aplomb. She lifted the slightly flat acting of the Phantom wonderfully and kept Raoul's head above water. John did not let the audience down once - he is faultless, and I feel so lucky to have seen him play the part. Ok, enough of the money talk. I would not recomend the seat for first time watching, but for a repeat visitor it's aceptable. I thought that after hearing the original cast on my CD so many times I would be disappointed but Iwasn't. The stage was at eye level so smoke floor appeared as a thin layer (whereas from upper levels you could see the entire floor of smoke covering the distance). Maybe he is quite new to the role, I'm not sure, but he is instantly forgettable; and there was far greater chemistry between Christine and the Phantom - she should have stayed with the Phantom and told Raoul to clear off! This show is simply amazing; the cast do a great job carrying the heavy story and musical score. Konrad from Berkshire. Fantastic all the way His Majesty's is a lovely old Theatre. _________________________________________. I don't think we missed a thing. Her Majesty's Theatre has a special offer if you PREBOOK with Secure Parking, 59 Lonsdale St, Melbourne. A definite must if your in London and want to see a show! Apart from that it was excellent, and am glad I got an excellent view sold at a restricted price even though it wasn't affected in the slightest. My favourite are in the middle of row C stalls, front row of dress circle and even front row of upper circle is fine, a bit more distant but offers good value for the money. , that buzz electrifies every member of the audience no matter where theyre seated. The first thing to say is that our seats in the stalls, Row F were fabulous, made even better by the fact that the rows in front of us were filled by school children which helped provide a flawless view of the action. But if your looking for a show to see in London go and see this, or end up kicking yourself as you leave some other poor show and see the audience leaving "Phantom" totally amazed. Tickets left at the box office for collection may be picked up on the day, during the hour before the performance starts. Is it better to sit in stalls or dress circle? I was hooked from that moment on, from the start to the finish. St. James's, Sometimes, sitting closer to the stage can be even cheaper than sitting a few rows back. Is the Director's Box upgrade worth getting for pre-show and the interval? The tyranny of distance is lessened in the back of the stalls and dress circle thanks to the refurbishment, but depending on the scale of the production currently playing, you may wish to avoid the nosebleed sections if you want the best view in the house. 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. 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. You're usually laughing so long as you don't have the last side seats in rowM in the dress circle. It's nice to hear the different levels he's brought to the role. ___________________, I saw Phantom of the Opera for the first on 13th July 2006. However I do wish I had seen Mr Owen Jones instead. It made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I went all shivery! The show was appalling. ___________________. The seats looked quite new and were very comfy. Sat in STALLS Row N seats 17 and 18. PS: Paul Johnsons review referred to histrionics and caricature that werent evident on this occasion. Monkey, Grrrrr. P.S. I'm 5ft 9". Breakthrough. A hideously deformed musician enjoys chasing a talented young lady singer around the stage. Sofia Escobar is a superb Christine, young and naive, and in fine voice. _____________________________. I'm going to see the musical for the first time. After consulting Theatremonkey (thanks again, your website is always a great help), we booked four seats in Upper Circle seats E15 to 18. The cast sounded like a train wreck when they all sang different lines at once. Good seats for the lower priced tickets. A feature of the performance I'd never really been forced to consider before in the theatre was the amplification of the singers. Seat: Grand Circle C36. Her Majestys theatre is beautifully acoustic, and most of the stalls and dress circle benefit from almost no amplified sound, which is a rarity. Yes, it looks great and familiar tunes always make for an easier evening out, but why does all the emotion have to be so overblown? Legroom was, of course, excellent in F1 and I thought very good in F2 bearing in mind my average height of 5'8''. The show is still one of the best I've ever seen and it's amazing how long its been running. 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! When the actors sang on stage is sometimes was hard to hear, and when the actors sang off stage or a recording was playing it was much louder, so they either make the sound louder when the onstage or quieter when they are off. Not being a big fan of the majority of music used throughout (in particular when they were supposed to be actually performing in an opera) much of it did nothing for me, and I found myself hoping many numbers would hurry along. 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. Yes view is restricted. if you are in Royal Circle (where I was) you have to choose a seat to stage right because we were unable to see many scenes that occurred in stage left without leaning well forward. You won't see me at those kind of things. If I had my way, phones, crisps, sweets, food, drink and chatting during shows would be imprisonable offences!!! They were schlepping their oversized M&Ms World bags through the aisles, munching snacks, cheerfully commenting their favourite scenes, and exactly during the most dramatic final moments someones phone went off I dont want to sound elitist, but when I pay a lot of money for a Musical the only sound I hear should be from stage, and not the excited yelps of some middle-aged superfan in the row behind me. The overhang of the upper circle blocks the view of the upper part of the stage from row H. The restricted view prevented us from seeing significant action. Performance schedule. I'll definitely be looking to check out "Love Never Dies." No railing, just a wide velvet shelf. I had to tilt my head a few times (Phantom on the proscenium arch; the chandelier crash), and the dry ice gondola ride probably looks more impressive from a few rows back, but being so close to the performers, being able to see every nuance, is just marvellous. J Middleton of Sheffield (11th January 2011 matinee, Stalls G12 and 13). 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. the cast were magnificent. Was interesting watching other people not knowing where the Phantom was speaking from - but if you knew where to look you had no issues seeing him. I loved the chandelier, although it was literally centimetres above our heads, some lady in the audience screamed and many of the audience gasped as it was unexpected. "Phantom" is a model of stagecraft which has sadly been lost to technology. Ramin Karimloo was spectacular as the Phantom. Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. The sound was much better from row N. I picked up almost every word, the view was much better, especially the effects and scenery. Brilliant show was well worth going to Aberdeen to see this. The restricted view seats can be found in the Boxes and in the end seats of the first three rows of the Dress Circle. The first time I saw it was a xmas present and I wasn't too excited about it to be honest, I listened to the movie soundtrack that was also a xmas present and quite frankly thought that I was going to find the show quite hard going! It would be nice if a soundtrack was available of the current cast. They work so hard to make the show one of the best I have ever been lucky enough to see. Leila did not come out in time for us to see her, but Alex and Ramin did. Even the upstairs balconies are charming in their own way, if you dont mind leaning over the railings. Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, Too hot and not enough rake in the Royal Circle. There is no differentiation between sections of this theatre, so the seating bank is more akin to something youd see in a lecture hall. So for a show which is all about the relationships between the characters it failed. I'm sure you all wanted to know about that. She even lip-synced the duet 'Phantom of the Opera' because suddenly her voice was completely different. I sat in the Upper Circle. 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Got to the theatre at 8.45am and we were first in the day seats queue. Her Majesty's Theatre. However, what I did NOT enjoy was the behaviour of some of the theatregoers on the row in front (we were Upper Circle E12 and E13). Form beginning to the final curtain this production was excellent. 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. He was brilliant and earned the standing ovation he received at the end. The theatre is beautiful and conveniently located. And perhaps come on a UK tour???? I adored Carlotta. Anyway, only last week we plumped for two 40 tickets via See Tickets and rolled up to Her Majesty's on Friday night (29th January 2010). Since The Phantom of the Opera premiered in 1986, the musical continues to wow West End audiences with its tale of dark romance, jealousy . Katie Hall as Christine was what I hoped. You can even enjoy a show from the front of thegrand circle, but be prepared to abseil down to them from a great height. I am already planning another visit to the show, I know it won't happen, but hope the phantom gets the girl next time! If a musical doesn't have good music, it is pointless to me. Ramin Karimloo played the 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. One small word of warning-do not go to the stage door to see the cast! Typically, stalls seats can be regarded as some of the best seats in the auditorium, due to their close proximity to 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. Usually highly talented and skilled as they need to learn many roles in the show very precisely and may take over at a moment's notice. 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. I complained to the box office at the interval, the receptionist was apologetic but confirmed that the seats were not 'restricted viewing' - she gave me a comments card to fill in.However on returning home I e-mailed my complaints to the Theatre and received a reply immediately. Yes view is restricted. However, very disappointed with Theatre Tickets Direct. USE "BACK" BUTTON TO RETURN. Melbourne Theatre Companys purpose-built theatre has a few detractors, who claim that the venue is subtly elitist; the further back you are, the more disconnected you feel. Stalls section A row 12 seat aimeereynolds Her Majesty's Theatre The Phantom Of The Opera Even when I've heard Ramin when he's sick he still manages to produce a heart felt Phantom. Well, he was very good looking - that's where the positives end. 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. You get a great view of actors nasal hair, but no sense of the production as a whole. I phoned the See Tickets box office number the day before I went (as the theatre does not have its own telephone line) to check that you could purchase day seats like other theatres in London. Went last night (8th January 2018) sitting in N14 in the stalls bought for 40 through the London Theatres January sale. The venues unpredictability is a large part of its charm. I would definitely recommend this show. There is no doubt that the building is beautiful and full of character. Christina. ", TheGreatHumbug: Phantom's 23 years have led to it becoming stagnant. So if it's slightly less Operatic than the rest- this is forgivable. I just love being close to the action and to be able to see the actors faces and costumes properly! Don't get me wrong there was nothing BUT good I could say about the performance, however I just wanted to point out the problem that I encountered with Stalls G2 and that it may be useful for you to know. I prefer the old staging, and the older orchestration. *** 'Alternate' An actor assigned to play a lead role on fixed dates when the lead actor is absent either on holiday or taking a 'rest' day each week.) HISTORY OF THE STAGE. I did find parts a little too loud though - more volume does not mean more emotion and means some of the music sounds less dynamic than it should. However, make sure you see Celia Graham as Christine when you book this show. I have seen 'Phantom of the Opera' many many times. 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. Your view is blocked for a few seconds during the masquerade scene so you miss the entrance of the Phantom and I had forgotten about SPOILER the actor who pops up during the show from the orchestra pit who blocks your view SPOILER ENDS - but again being so close adds to the experience. Most of it was drowning in an excess of sentimentality and melodrama. ____________________, Brian McCann but as Phantom he cant! As for his voice, I don't see how some can say it's weak. The Merlyn is technically a flexible seating space, and has been set up in traverse, thrust and even with no seating at all. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. We were on the balcony in row B. Fantastic show! This show is and always will remain the best musical in the world. John Owen-Jones was particularly great as the Phantom - his voice was amazing, and the finale where he tells Christine and Raoul to leave him was devastating! We also booked drinks for the interval and reserved a table, or so we thought, but when we got there our drinks and canaps had just been put on a table and two other people had nicked the seats around it, so we had to stand to eat and drink. My one criticism (perhaps controversially) is that on several occasions, especially apparent in Notes/Twisted In Every Way in Act Two, there are too many people singing different lines over each other to hear what anyone is singing individually. _____________________. Fantastic. _______________. Zoom in to see updated info. Staff were friendly and helpful and the overall ambience was an enjoyable experience.The show was fantastic! Try another? But I had no need to worry at all! Our biggest mistake with this show was not to note the seat numbers to avoid. Legroom was ample and the view was fantastic, I think we saw everything there was to see, so didn't feel restricted in anyway. ______________________________. Special mention to Sofia Escobar who plays Christine Daae. Please.) I was sitting in B21 in the Dress Circle which should have been fine as I'm 5'11" but two people in front of me actually blocked a lot of the view (they also rustled bags to show each other their shopping for large sections of the show). Booked these seats having reviewed them on this website beforehand and would like to add my recommendation as I was very happy. South Wales I had an absolutely brilliant view here. We sat, on the recommendation of this website and one or two others, in seats 20 and 21 of row C of the Royal Circle - the very best seats in the entire theatre. Purchased tickets for here for a show in July. There . Delivering a range of family entertainment, pantomimes and musicals, it is one of the most prolific venues in the city. The upper balcony is above these seats which restricts view and there is a pillar that support the balcony but seats are okay. Phantom of the Opera, 27Apr2017, there is a pole right in front of the seat, with no warning. I do realise that the part of Raoul is not well, good, it seems the writers got board when they got to his part!! For the (access rate) of 29.75 I thought it was great value. My first moan goes to Raoul (who is currently played by Oliver Thornton). Sloppy movement, limp voices, technical hitches - we had them all. The show was tremendous, just hope you have a short person in front of you. Not a FOH person to be seen when this was going on. At about 11am he called me forward and offered two seats at the end of row E and row B (front row). Saying that I thought the set and costumes were well produced. Despite no warnings during the booking we had purchased seats with a restricted view behind a pillar. So great to be so close to the actors but not too close that any actor was blocked. Rachel Barrell is the best Christine I have ever seen, it was such a relief to see a real actress/singer after the horrors of Emi Rosum in the movie. We had 2 seats in row B of stalls (front row), what a nightmare, No leg room at all!!!!!! I really cannot praise the show enough. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. 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 had hoped to see the incumbent Phantom, John Owen-Jones after being mightily impressed by his latest performances in the 'Les Mis' tour and the 'Three Phantoms' concert but unfortunately illness had struck and so with much trepidation we took our seats to watch his alternate Scott Davies. This is not the Andrew Lloyd Webber / Sarah Brightman Story because occasionally the musician also bursts into song. This show knocks spots off the movie and I am currently reading the novel, struggling a little with it as it is quite different. Go see this man in this role before he leaves. Phantom of the Opera, 14Apr2019, I wanted to watch the play so bad, I took a chance on the seat. This is the third time I've seen POTO, and each time the ending keeps the relentless pace, and the huge contrast of feelings - sensational! 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! 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). Thanks!! I found myself humming to the melodies of Masquerade and Music of the Night as I was driving home! It looked like there wasn't enough people to fill the stage and the grand staircase made a loud noise whilst being folded away, drowning out theorchestra. the special effects were among the best I have ever seen in a theatre, the music and the acting - I loved every minute of it. All the views expressed in our published seat reviews are those of independent theatregoers and don't necessarily represent those of whichseats.com, producers or theatre owners. How many seats does a London theatre have? Here are the hottest shows in Melbourne this month. Cannot see the top level of the stage and the top level of the set. The only action missed, which amounted to perhaps just 1 minute in total, was missed because I was sitting in the rear stalls, under the overhang of the circle. I felt sorry for Earl that he had to work with such a bad performer who was overacting all the time. However Ramin was very moving in 'Music of the Night' and his acting was the best I've ever seen. _____________________, I went to see 'The Phantom of the Opera' on the 10th April 2009 with a friend and we were sat in the stalls row F19 and 20. Ramin is worth the ticket price alone. I think it's probably the first time in all my visits I have really been drawn into the moment of it entirely. It must have been eight months or so since I saw it and, as far as I can tell, since then only the Raoul has changed which, frankly, can only be a blessing. Very central and great view. I had no idea such incredible music could be ruined so easily. Paid 25 for top price tickets from See Tickets so a good deal. Anne Cant wait to go and see it again! (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'm 5 foot 10 and my knees were several inches away from the start of the orchestra wall so that certainly wasn't an issue. Having seen the show 19 times in 5 different productions, I must say I still love London's brilliant original the most. Legroom is a bit tight in these seats but it didn't detract from my enjoyment. The cast is completed by Hollie Aires, Connor Carson, Corina Clark, Michelle Cornelius, Edward Court, Lily De-La-Haye, Hywel Dowsell, Serina Faull, James Gant, Eilish Harmon-Beglan, Emma Harris, Yukina Hasebe, Thomas Holdsworth, Olivia Holland-Rose, Jacob Hughes, Grace Hume, James Hume, Tim Morgan, Michael Robert-Lowe, Eve Shanu-Wilson, Tim Southgate, Anouk Van Laake, Jasmine Wallis, Ralph Watts, Skye Weiss, Simon Whitaker, Lizzie Wofford and Andrew York. When he tried to bellow 'you will curse the day ' his voice just cracked massively and you could barely hear him as he struggled to get the rest of the line out. 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