_________________________. Finally the performances, I would say John Owen Jones is one of the finest Phantom's of them all, easily outstripping Michael Crawford vocally. The ambience of the whole show was carried away even after I left the theatre - a true sign of a successful theatre experience. and long legs although some shifting was required occasionally. I took my mother to see this show as a birthday treat on the 25th June 2005 and it certainly didn't disappoint. We purchased our tickets from the TKTS booth in Leicester Square and were seated in the circle on the second row and the seats were very good and we had a great view. The box office clerk said they were running in a new cast and this made it even more enjoyable, queuing whilst listening to some good choral singing. magic!!!! Couldnt have asked for a better first experience of The Phantom of the Opera. _______________________. 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 show on Sat 8th January 2011 and was overwhelmed by Brian McCanns Phantom performance. On the aisle but only 4 rows back. On the stage right in front of me was a wooden block which may have contained lighting. The only real disadvantage was that it's quite close to a speaker on the wall, which sometimes makes it difficult to locate a voice on stage because the sound's coming from a different direction. 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. But towards the end of Act 1, in the 'All I Ask Of You' reprise he seemed to lose his way. I am already planning another visit to the show, I know it won't happen, but hope the phantom gets the girl next time! 5. 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. We sat in the stalls row G seats 15 to 18 (GREEN on the Monkey's plan). A "Must-See" indeed. Part of me was hoping for amazing music, awe-inspiring sets and an emotional rollercoaster of a story. 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. I was beginning to change my opinion of him. Not only was this happening but I was leaning to the right (luckily it was towards my friend in seat G1) which made my right leg dangle lower than my left one!! *based on 10 bookings made through various agents' websites. How anyone can say 'he had no voice to speak of' is beyond me. I was sitting front row centre (B13 and 14) and found these seats to be very good, experiencing no problems at all. And would someone please get rid of the dummies used to make the stage look busier than it actually is!! We agree with your view that the show is 'lame', although I personally enjoyed it having embraced that fact. Superb show straight from London's West End. It was probably the best birthday I could give my little girl. 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! "Phantom" is a model of stagecraft which has sadly been lost to technology. Our Valentines celebration was ruined by a) the restricted view we had from our seats on the back row of the Royal Circle - H17 and H18 and b) the intolerable heat. I first saw this magnificent production in December 2004 and in May 2006 will be seeing it again for the 4th time. I was also impressed with the leg room, I'm 6 foot and it was ample. The leg room was more than adequate, I am 6ft2 and had no trouble at all. The view was excellent as it was really close to the actors. Which brings me to talk about the Phantom, Scott Davies. John Owen Jones was great as the Phantom and the music is still as great as ever. (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. 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 had to read it up on wikipaedia afterwards, oops. __________________________________________. Best seats are stalls F 22 and 23. The major problem is the sound. Lets get it clear: Paul Johnson of Port Talbot could not be more wrong in his summary of Brian McCanns performance as understudy Phantom. He seemed so active and young around Katie, he was bouncing around the stage. proof that an orchestra and Europop are hardly mutually exclusive. I noticed you also attacked the disco inspired title track. ______________________________. The citys grandest opera house, the State may not have the period charms of the Princess or the Regent, but it makes up for it with superb acoustics and a clever layout. Even for someone slim you also have to get out of the row to let people get past to their seats in the middle. You have been warned!!! BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. And that we could "have a look around" for any empty seats and change .Given the show was about to begin this wasn't't very useful to us. The cast sounded like a train wreck when they all sang different lines at once. 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. So, without further ado, we give them to you. Go right to section Stalls Seats here are tagged with: allows food and drinks has an obstructed view of the stage has awesome sound has great sound is padded Jarr50 Her Majesty's Theatre The Phantom Of The Opera Excellent. Saw "Phantom" last night for the first time (6th May 2009). My view was very good. This was incredibly disappointing too. Our interval drinks order was takenand a selection of gifts from the kiosk was bought round to our seatsof which nanny bought the lot!! He evoked a lot of sympathy in the role. Overall the Phantom of the Opera is a must see, even for those who have never taken in a West End show before. Ticket prices. ____________________________, 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. 2nd in line, and I got 030 in Stalls for 25 - way under Balcony missing a few of the stuff like Phantom on a set-piece high and the chandelier going up. The rest of the time he sings in a low-level, half-speaking-half-singing manor that I find most unsatisfying, if not actually irritating (as someone hoping to see great singing). Well, he was very good looking - that's where the positives end. I know which one I'd choose ;) Also, being the main theatre in Aberdeen all the shows are usually here so you don't have much choice. I have seen this show many times now, including the original cast of Crawford and Brightman, and I have always sat in the Stalls or Dress. Judy Harrison. Beware of their Best Available Seats offer. in January 2011. Cannot see the top level of the stage and the top level of the set. What is restricted view at Her Majesty's theatre? So go see the show. Sloppy movement, limp voices, technical hitches - we had them all. 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 think Mr Davies must be one of the most experienced Phantoms by now, and his performance really shows that. My wife and I were very much looking forward to seeing John Owen-Jones as Phantom, after recently seeing his superb Valjean. Ways to Experience Her Majesty's Theatre London, Sacred & Religious Sites, Churches & Cathedrals. Im not normally a grouch! The Seat Hands down, the best seats in this theatre are the front rows of the dress circle. Earl Carpenter's singing and acting is superb throughout, as he brings true emotion to the role. Our budget was limited so we got Grand circle, F24 and 25. People next to us were really annoyed especially as these are top price seats! McCanns Phantom is sensual, poignant and powerful, beautifully vulnerable, played and sung with aplomb. Very haunting and terribly tragic. Pretty central and close to the stage so you can really experience the show. Unfortunately this just makes it confusing and far too abstract to be enjoyable or helpful to the storyline in any way. Worst of all - missed the final part of the lair when, for all Id have know, Phantom could have just sauntered off stage!! Neither did they do anything to silence the couple behind us who were just carrying on a conversation during the show. Chris Rouse. M __________________. We've booked again.totally hooked!!! 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. I enjoyed it very much, my whole opinion of opera has changed. It was rather sad to see a show I love being massacred. Micke & Marita, Ume, Sweden. I was in the Grand Circle in seat F21. The rest of the stalls were full. I had no interest in opera, only knew one song and only knew the story in brief (and the Phantom was the only character I remembered) before I went to see it. When we got there, two seats next to us were empty, so we moved two seats closer to the centre. The service could also benefit from being freshened up. I've come away from some musicals raving about the likes of Kerry Ellis and Laura Michelle Kelly, but I'm none the wiser about the three leads in Phantom, and to be honest have no interest in looking up their bio's. She completely screwed up the last part of 'Think of me' which was already shorter than usual I think due to her vocal limitations. 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. All my friends are annoyed about me keeping going on about it and how they should see it . 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. _____________________________________. Evening Performance on Monday 28th November 2016. Seat review: Grand Circle. I saw Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre around New Year's and it was amazing. ___________________. I went with my friend, who is also 13, and I loved it; sadly, she didn't. Whichseats.com can't be held responsible for complaints arising from the use of this website. As the climax approached I felt my eyes moisten and I was totally engrossed in the fine performances. Konrad from Berkshire. Grand Historical Tour. The spectacular staging always dazzles, and the score throbs emotion throughout. Map updates are paused. I felt sorry for Earl that he had to work with such a bad performer who was overacting all the time. 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. 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. You may also get moved to a better seat if the auditorium isn't full! ), and Katie Knight-Adams looked beautiful and sounded wonderful as Christine. (11th January 2011 matinee, Stalls G12 and 13). His Majesty's Theatre. I had seen it once before, years ago, and she had never seen it. You only miss a slight amount of action far left of the stage but nothing too noticeable. This show, along with 'Les Misrables', is one of the "crown jewels" of West End theatre. Seats throughout the Grand Circle are generally cheaper than other tiers. It sits low, so you don't feel you are peering down on a show, and it is relatively close to the stage. Ciara Hemming. Amazing view of both the entire stage and the orchestra put. I was worried that the stage would be high and we'd get a crook neck from looking up, but the stage is low and the view was amazing, we couldn't see the chandelier going up once it had passed the Grand Circle, due to the overhang, but that's a small price to pay for such a clear and close view of the cast. ________________________________________, I went last weekend (November 2014) with the wife. Oh, and theatremonkey thinks the heroine should have got the Phantom - her bloke suffers from a total charisma bypass. I left the theatre feeling like I'd just witnessed a show that was easy to see quite why it's been so successful, and I surprisingly had a new appreciation for much of the music - that, until Friday, wasn't particularly appealing to me. Yes view is restricted. I think it is criminal for the seats in the back row of the Royal Circle to be advertised and sold in the same price plan as seats with a far better viewing angle either elsewhere in the RC or in the stalls. The seats in the theatre are all fairly good. In fact, I think it's far preferable to have a ledge/bar below the view of the stage, than be behind a row of people who could be more of an obstruction. Karen. 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 would agree with the reviews, the seats are central and give a clear view of all areas of the stage. Truly stole the show at times. Cashier said sometimes very good seats can be available at the last minute for 25. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Having seen Scott before I was a little disappointed, as I hadn't been impressed with him on that occasion. Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, Ask elainag2015 about His Majesty's Theatre, Ask KarenC769 about His Majesty's Theatre, Ask KayleighMac about His Majesty's Theatre, Ask tommys203 about His Majesty's Theatre. We actually had a full principle cast, with just one role (M. Firmin) being played by an understudy (he was excellent by the way) which makes a pleasant change! Or just go see Les Mis for the 1,500th time. :) Katie Hall as Christine was what I hoped. Yes view is restricted. The whole thing blew me away. You all make Phantom sound dreadful, so any one just put off by what these other people have written - ignore them ! You lost the very front left corner if you sat right back, that was all. We already have this email. Go and see 'Mary Poppins' or 'Wicked' who are still in their gloriously fresh infancy. 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. >My favourites are: "Masquerade", "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" and "Think of Me", although I love all of it. Rachel is by far the best singer I have ever seen in the part, not sounding in pain or like she was struggling. Here's my review for stalls O4: A must see West End Production. Not just slightly rubbish, but really, really rubbish. From here the music and sound was also excellent. Sometimes, sitting closer to the stage can be even cheaper than sitting a few rows back. I suppose you either love it or hate it and unfortunately we fell into the latter. This seat provided a great view of the stage action. After reading everyones reviews here, I was conscious of the need to sit back, but felt no need to lean forward. Gee Colin. He has tremendous stage presence, his voice is flawless and the energy he put into the role was clear for all to see. Not bad seats. Ive only ever heard him in Avenue Q, which is a very different beast Monkey, Grrrrr. P.S. Yes he's contemporary and rocky but it is what it is. Earl Carpenter in the lead was very good indeed though not in the same league as Crawford who we had seen on two occasions. If you want to see upbeat and twee dance numbers choreographed to perfection I can give you directions to the Adelphi! The main character's "Phantom" and "Christine" were excellent and put so much into their performances. Ok, enough of the money talk. I was seated in stalls row C seat 11, right in the centre. Having seen the show a few times before we had our own personal taste on how we like our Phantoms to be portrayed and were not sure how Scott would fare - we neednt have worried. Home - Random Browse: THE MIRROR OF TASTE, AND DRAMATIC CENSOR. Revel in the haunting beauty of Paris Opera House in Andrew Lloyd Webber's world-famous musical at Her Majesty's Theatre. Katie's vocal range is out of this world and I feel so lucky to have seen both Katie and Sofia and could not choose who played it better! 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. Theatremonkey can only update those in the dress circle and balcony, as only these have retained the original aisles. She doesn't look like a young girl at all but more like a witch, especially when she sings. Now you're talking! ___________________________________. 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