Anna Forbes as Meg seemed to change the way she played Meg the last time I saw her with Sofia. I had to read it up on wikipaedia afterwards, oops. Is it better to sit in stalls or dress circle? A hideously deformed musician enjoys chasing a talented young lady singer around the stage. How he got such a prestigious part is way beyond me! They were asked by the staff to stop leaning forward onto the front of the Dress Circle though, but they still obscured a lot of my view. here) that the Grand Circle isn't particularly high. The score was unimaginative and bland, the sets looked dated and the 'special effects' were clunky and distracting. Loved every minute of it. He acted, sang and performed to utter perfection and left us in tears! Well, Theatre Monkey, I have been to see the Phantom again, and it is just the best. 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. ______________________________. L. Kalberer, 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. 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. Whilst I thought the cast was good, no-one really blew me away. Slightly perplexed, I informed her of the conversation had the day previously with a See box office member of staff, she hinted that this keeps happening and See continually give out wrong information, and that I should make a formal complaint to them about what had happened. 2008: Just for the record, in early 2008 the monkey finally watched the screen version of this show and actually preferred it to the stage one sure, the lyric is still crass in places, but the revised script and actual cinematography made it like the show a whole lot more than in the theatre! A special mention to Oliver Thornton as Raoul.absolutely terrible! Five minutes later at 14.22hrs I was given an even better seat in stalls, K11. Though properly portrayed as the era of 'Protestant Ascendancy' it embraces two phases - the eighteenth century when that ascendancy was at its peak; and the nineteenth century when the Protestant elite sustained a determined rearguard defence in the face of the . The musical itself was fantastic. I was worried about the legroom but needn't have been. I have seen various actors and I have to say that the current cast, led by Ramin Karimloo is one of the strongest. You are close enough to the stage (there is no row A) to see most of the action and by sitting right at the side of the auditorium you didn't have to move your head from side to side too much to follow the action. 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. But it is often possible to grab cheaper tickets on the sides of the stalls, where slight sightline restrictions are compensated by the immediacy of the performers. _____________________, 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. I came back about 30minutes later, when all the queue had gone, and I asked what time would it be worth coming back later. They should have switched roles. However stay clear of cheap side seats! You only miss a slight amount of action far left of the stage but nothing too noticeable. Erl Carpenter was good, but not in the league of John Owen Jones, who is fab. Lo and behold, shortly after this, the people whose seats they had taken arrived which meant they had to move and the whole debacle started again with the whole row standing up. I'm sure you all wanted to know about that. The whole show is hidden behind a huge chandelier, and some very talented singers. Far better than the film version. None of it was discreet. But at least youll hear every note. My cousin is only 5'5" and she said there was not much leg room either. Earl Carpenter's singing and acting is superb throughout, as he brings true emotion to the role. I was a little worried when I read about the huge cast overhaul that had been made a couple of days prior but I needn't have worried - I found the show magical, I sat mesmerised throughout the whole performance and had constant shivers running up and down my spine that started the moment they raised the chandelier at the auction house to the very end, it was wonderful! Please pass this on to all of the cast (company) and production team. 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! You'll 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. Kent Yes- the show had an amazing and powerful setbut if you can't see itwhat's the point? As we bent double to look at the action it was obvious that even one row forward in G the view was much, much better. Tickets in the balcony seem to be a waste of money unless you can buy row.A #phantomoftheopera #pha. His voice was beautiful in my opinion he was the best phantom I have seen. Can't wait to go back and see it again. They were very nice, but for 24 we were expecting more than 12 tiny little bite sized treats, they were gone in seconds! The cast and costumes, the music was superb. I have long-awaited for a discounted ticket to this show. 1 of 3 His Majesty's Theatre Seating Map Download HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE SEATING MAP Downstairs at The Maj Seating Map Download DOWNSTAIRS AT THE MAJ SEATING MAP DC Bar Seating Map Download DC BAR SEATING MAP Other pages in Your Visit: History 'Wishing you were somehow here again' in the grave is a richly powerful song, and the lead roles had voices which were shattering. This is the fourth time I've seen Phantom and it never disappoints. 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! 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. ___________________________, 26th January 2017 (matinee). HISTORY OF THE STAGE. although we are both over 6ft tall, which no doubt helped. One thing I will point out, we treated ourselves to the 'RoyalBox Sharing Canaps' - what a waste of money! ____________________________, I would just like to add my review of a most wonderful and exhilarating performance of 'Phantom' (9th June 2007). You do the entire show a disservice and are clearly not understanding the subtle symbolism of this 'sentimental melodrama'! Having read a previous reviewer mention the rather cool air-conditioning I came equipped with a warm cardigan - I should have left it at home, I was so warm and didn't feel any kind of cool air in the theatre at all - I left the theatre rather red-faced with the heat. The grand circle is only good if you are in the front few rows, but the worst seats in this theatre are actually the back of the stalls. 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. After consulting Theatremonkey (thanks again, your website is always a great help), we booked four seats in Upper Circle seats E15 to 18. It was made in the 80's.and it shows. RECOMMENDED: How to score cheap theatre tickets in Melbourne. Ramin Karimloo was fantastic as 'Phantom', but personally I felt he was outdone by 'Christine' played by Katy Hall, her singing was amazing. And as for Alex Rathgeber, the review I read is not nearly complimentary enough. It was extraordinary. What are the best seats at Her Majestys theatre? Thanks for subscribing! Seat reviews: 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 Regent is a wide space, too, so the sightline is fine even on the side ends. It would be nice if a soundtrack was available of the current cast. 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! I hoped, given the intermission, he would have time to recover - but it was as if he had given up. And occasionally ruined by the worst. West Midlands. We had seats F23 and F24 in the Stalls. I first saw 'Phantom' in the West End over 20 years ago and cannot believe I waited till November 2011 to see it again - twice! 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. It was amazing seeing the costumes and actors close up and hearing the musical nuances from the orchestra which ordinarily you probably wouldn't hear. A restricted view means that you may be unable to see the entire stage from the specified seats. 2 answers. And as my friend said to him 'he has nice hair'. In my review of two weeks ago I wrote about a wooden block at the front of the stage which appeared to contain lighting, from further away I can confirm it does contain lighting, and it does appear in the second act. Stall standing is floor and is standing only. I'd definitely go back, and I'd book the same seats too! The gentleman that previously wrote in the defence of Raoul lacking charisma is so correct in what he says, yes this is how Raoul is supposed to beI think that those who slate POTO have no appreciation for this form of entertainment which is absolutely fine as we all have different tastes but hey just admit that its not for you, there's no need to rip it apart.take note Theatre It is dragging the West End back. It reaches off the stage, grabs you by the throat and begs you to empathise or at least sympathise with his plight. 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. You all make Phantom sound dreadful, so any one just put off by what these other people have written - ignore them ! The other great thing is that you are not distracted by backstage activity - very professionally/smoothly done with black masking and respectfulness to audience members. BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. This sweeping, irrepressibly inventive novel, is a romance, but a romance of She was fabulously camp and over the top, as any good diva should be. Whichseats.com can't be held responsible for complaints arising from the use of this website. > . I cannot honestly fault anything at all and we are going again for certain - it's the best show we have ever seen. Overall, myself and my fiance both really enjoyed the show. Use our interactive seating plan to view 1352 seat reviews and 2662 photos of views from seat. I know this is musical theatre and that perhaps it requires more suspension of disbelief than other theatre, but in this case the only thing that could have suspended my disbelief was if you sentenced it to life. Zoom in to see updated info. I enjoyed it, even though the Monkeys review was going through my mind as I watched! 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. Chris Reader reviews. After one emotional rollercoaster of a show ('Ghost') I went on to my next, Phantom. I thought I'd be cramped - but I'd sacrifice that for our experience- and it shouldn't affect my much more reasonably sized wife. It was my first time to see it and thanks to theatremonkey, I got a full-priced ticket less 20! And bigger orchestra I do see the Monkeys point about overblown emotion: too overblown and you cease to care quite as much as you should about the characters 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. Coupled with a very limited choice of seats, I went for these. On taking our seats we could not help but notice how impressive the set looked even pre-show. Stalls section A row 12 seat aimeereynolds Her Majesty's Theatre The Phantom Of The Opera (11th January 2011 matinee, Stalls G12 and 13). Thoroughly enjoyed it. I found myself having to look from side to side on occasions and had to look almost straight up to see the Phantom in the chandelier. Additionally, I am a 6ft tall fellow, and felt very comfortable, since I was on the aisle. The only "problem" is that you're so close that you have to decide where to look when a lot is happening at once as you can't see everything at the same time. 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. The upper circle and balcony areas are tired and need refreshed. However, having read a couple of scathing reviews (the Theatremonkey Opinion included), the more rational part of me was expecting a load of over-sentimentalized nonsense. You are close to the stage without being too close, you can see the actors faces clearly; and the famous chandelier is just to the right of you a little bit when it goes up and down so it's not very scary being under it. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. He was a constantly twitching, nervous character, rather like an alcoholic who is desperate for a drink but cannot get one. 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. 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. Plenty of leg room for the aisle seats, as lots of room in front, but was also adequate when moving in. I could not say anything as we were all so cramped together - it looks like they have added an extra row of seats and pushed the other seats really close together. 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). This one runs and runs. I am now hooked and want to go and see it again. Cant wait to go and see it again! Why do actors have seats at the front of the stage? This was the first time either of us had seen this. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. _______________________. However Ramin was very moving in 'Music of the Night' and his acting was the best I've ever seen. This is very important to remember for the rest of the show. I thought that after hearing the original cast on my CD so many times I would be disappointed but Iwasn't. You lost the very front left corner if you sat right back, that was all. I've seen it several times now and can't wait to go again! Angie Christie (Mrs) I am a regular visitor to the Theatre and am aware that the top price tickets are the best seats but in this instance we had to take the last seats available.To sum up - we paid full price for seats with restricted view!!! If you really want to see a particular show I would go for slightly better seats. ___________________. I was travelling from Croatia to London with my 15-year old daughter for a few days stay. My friend who came with me has bought me the CD of the show so I can sit on this computer and drift back in my mind to that memorable Saturday afternoon matinee 2 week's ago. Graham's singing is beautiful throughout the show and she never misses a note, while reviews of KKA have been far less favourable. I was sitting front row centre (B13 and 14) and found these seats to be very good, experiencing no problems at all. He brought back a vulnerability to the role that hasn't been seen in a Phantom since Michael Crawford in my opinion. On a separate note the phantom's magic throne didn't work at the end so he didn't vanish and the ending was a bit strange with just Meg staring at the audience as the lights go down. The view from here was brilliant, and absolutely fantastic for the chandelier moments, as well as enabling you to see the Phantom at the top of the rig (which you would miss out on if further forward or under the overhang if further back). It's nice to hear the different levels he's brought to the role. At full price, I would have preferred to have been one or two rows further back and a little closer to the centre, but as a TKTS purchase this was absolutely brilliant value. Is desperate for a few days stay and performed to utter perfection left. 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