I would never, never have booked this seat had I known there was a pylon directly in front of it. Book London Theatre Week The Phantom of the Opera tickets in London on TodayTix. Almost central, four rows from the front, right under the chandelier and with plenty of legroom for my 6ft 2ins frame. I do realise that the part of Raoul is not well, good, it seems the writers got board when they got to his part!! My girlfriend and I went to see 'Phantom of the Opera' last night (6th January 2009). Slight block from the right and left side of the stage depending on which side your seats are on. 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). 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. Great performance by the actor (David Shannon), but I thought he looked much older than Christine (maybe its because of the understudy) so found it hard to believe that they were friends when they were children. Luckily the show we went to see was fab! _____________________, Seats: Royal Circle row C 25 and 27. Best seats are stalls row J 26 and 27. Maybe at off-peak times it's not worth queuing? I appreciate it is an operatic production, but when all the characters sang different lines at the same time it just came across as a cacophony of noise. 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). But he has some much power and dynamics. "After deciding it was finally time to see The Phantom of the Opera, I didn't want to pay too much for something I wasn't sure I would enjoy. Premium seats A small queue formed behind us from about 9.30am, and at 10am, the doors opened and we were first to the box office window. proof that an orchestra and Europop are hardly mutually exclusive. . The only moan I have is that sound wasn't loud, so you missed parts of the singing, and the final lair boat scene, I missed parts of that. Beautiful, subtle, and heartbreaking 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. Buy your tickets with confidence here. However, the only part of the stage missing is the very bottom left, which includes the drawing room door. The restricted view seats can be found in the Boxes and in the end seats of the first three rows of the Dress Circle. Saw "Phantom" last night for the first time (6th May 2009). 5. 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. On taking our seats we could not help but notice how impressive the set looked even pre-show. Albeit unrequited. 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). Phantom of The Opera is like Marmite, you either love it or you hate it. Earl gives the best performance of The Phantom I have ever seen and heard. Typically, stalls seats can be regarded as some of the best seats in the auditorium, due to their close proximity to the stage. The view was very good (except for the lady in front of me who had quite big hair) but apart from that, no complaints, plus you get a fantastic view of the Phantom up to no good in the rafters. It was my first time to see it and thanks to theatremonkey, I got a full-priced ticket less 20! Blenheim, New Zealand. Being on the front row, we were able to look down in the pit and thank the musicians in person at the end - WOW were they good and deserve appreciation! __________________, My 7 year old daughter and I recently went to see the show (February 9th 2006) and it was just brilliant. (Balcony) Still, I didn't expect to miss half the show. Really Theatremonkey, stop being bland and enjoy the creativity! Got to the theatre at 8.45am and we were first in the day seats queue. Oliver Thornton as Raoul was also weak but I found his character unbelievable anyway and the love affair didn't engage my emotions at all. He brought back a vulnerability to the role that hasn't been seen in a Phantom since Michael Crawford in my opinion. The ambience of the whole show was carried away even after I left the theatre - a true sign of a successful theatre experience. 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). Yes view is restricted. We had Stalls G 1 and 2. I can't wait to see Love Never Dies! His portrayal is very simple in such a complex work, and it seemed as if he was just bashing through the songs - like sight-reading. 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 am now hooked and want to go and see it again. We had stall seats from D7 through to D16 as there was 10 of us. I was rather annoyed when a man came to the front of the Circle and told everyone to lean back. I really did have an excellent time and I would want to see it again. All my friends are annoyed about me keeping going on about it and how they should see it . Some problem was occurring and the management were called and then more waiting followed and hovering in the eyeline edge continued. But then they have been practicing twice a day for nearly a couple of decades so you'd expect it to have come together by now! I took my mother to see this show as a birthday treat on the 25th June 2005 and it certainly didn't disappoint. Dj vu! I was very annoyed that the whole thing was played to the Stalls, because not everyone can afford 50 a ticket. John Owen Jones was great as the Phantom and the music is still as great as ever. D13 & 14 Fantastic seats. This show, along with 'Les Misrables', is one of the "crown jewels" of West End theatre. the theatre, the sets, the costumes, the effects, it was absolutely amazing from beginning to end. When I went to pick up the tickets, there was a rehearsal going on which you could hear from the foyer. I wish this cast all the best for the rest of their contract, and I hope to see it again soon. The plot was pretty lame, all the excitement was gone for me by the end of the first half. ______________. 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. Loved every minute of it. Check out our guide on where to sit in Melbourne's theatres for the best views. Yes he's contemporary and rocky but it is what it is. We sat in the Royal Circle rows A and B (couldnt get 6 tickets together) and although one or two parts of the performance are out of view when they go to the far side of the stage generally good seats. 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. 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. In fact the whole cast were just brilliant, I could watch this show over and over again if given the chance. I feel ripped off and will never touch this company again. I felt like a little kid even though I am 56 years old!! When I arrived home to look at the cast list I thought Rachel Barrell was an understudy for the understudy. Yes view is restricted. Birthday outing for Tall Daughter and myself as we continue our steady progress around every London musical we can. 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. 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. > . So if anything is happening higher up the stage you cannot see it. 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. I have seen various actors and I have to say that the current cast, led by Ramin Karimloo is one of the strongest. Front Row Seats. Now for someone like me who has seen the show before row M is fine if going for the first time it's about 4 rows too far back for the view of the chandelier rising and falling. 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. We saw Ashleigh Fleming as Christine, who isn't one of the usual alternate 'Christine's.' And very cramped, would advise booking aisle seats if possible. During the fog scene I could see the Phantom and Christine in the boat (squinting, admittedly, but you could see them). It made Fame look infamous and Cats look run over! Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Nothing was blocked and we could see the entire stage right to the back. It was rather sad to see a show I love being massacred. Of course this meant that our view was completely obscured. How many seats does a London theatre have? However stay clear of cheap side seats! 'Phantom' was special. 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. John Owen-Jones made a decidedly un-menacing Phantom (great Valjean but ropey Phantom - remind you of anyone?) Legroom is a bit tight in these seats but it didn't detract from my enjoyment. The Phantom was sung just as well or even better than Michael Crawford, and Celia played Christine very well - she sang with a voice that was as it is supposed to be, clear and clean. Went to the stage door. 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! The material has been carefully compared Both of these are true and valid points. You can see his head, but I have to admit I never noticed him once the production started. Michael Xavier is a great improvement on David Shannon in the role of Raoul, Vicomte de Changy and Christine Daae's lover. The curtains need a good wash (as an earlier reviewer noted, I think), but it was still great!!! Or am I missing something? As per usual, Row B suffers from your view being spoilt if people in front lean over; I found myself envying the people sat in the central section in Row A as they paid the same price as me but are great seats. Ramin Karimloo was fantastic as 'Phantom', but personally I felt he was outdone by 'Christine' played by Katy Hall, her singing was amazing. Current prices are advised at time of enquiry. 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. L. Kalberer, That first row or two in the centre of the dress circle are hard to beat, although the middle of the stalls is pretty fine too. The second time I saw POTO I realised I had missed so much the first time round, so knew I had to go again just in case I missed even more! Christian Ball, 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. In my opinion, he is well worthy of it. The illusions in the show are great and they get better as the show goes on. I know which one I'd choose ;) 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. __________________. Legroom was ample, and so long as nobody in front of you leans forward, you needn't move for the entire duration of the show. Home - Random Browse: THE MIRROR OF TASTE, AND DRAMATIC CENSOR. Don't miss it, or the Phantom' will appear inside your mind and haunt you till you get a ticket. The Literary Theory Handbook introduces students to the history and scope of literary theory, showing them how to perform literary analysis, and providing a greater understanding of the historical contexts for different theories.. A new edition of this highly successful text, which includes updated and refined chapters, and new sections on contemporary theories Unfortunately, the conductor was in the way for some of the time and when the dry ice with the boat scene happened, we could not see anything as the dry ice completely cut off our view - and it became very cold for a while. Tiny leg room, but otherwise an excellent seat! Ms Christina Brooks Our seats were on the back row at the aisle, and I have sat in similar seating at many other shows without problem. As for my verdict - it is still the best show in London and a must see (many times)! I've seen many shows and this is undoubtedly the greatest of them all. Premium seats are the 91.40 tickets, yet the cheapest ones in this section, the . I don't usually complain but having paid 85 or thereabouts for the seat I felt a little upset. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. I have ended up with bruises on my knees due to no leg room at all very disheartening due to paying 60 for tickets. Tickets in the balcony seem to be a waste of money unless you can buy row.A #phantomoftheopera #phantom #hmtHave previously bought RV restricted view tickets and they were even worse. A big compliment however for Wendy Ferguson as Carlotta, she was very very good. But wait until this cast moves on. Particularly the graveside scene at the start of Act 2, not to mention the spectacle of the chandelier and the phantom observing the scene on the rooftop. I hope to see Brian reprising the role in the future as Phantom himself, and not as his understudy. 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). 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. 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'. I was in the Grand Circle in seat F21. In spite of its size, the Olivier has a concentrated intimacy. I find it bizarre that you would attack the staging and fly work of "Phantom". 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. I wish they would hurry up Truly stole the show at times. Stalls F16 and F17: My view was very good. I saw 'Phantom of the Opera' on the 23rd July 2008 at the evening performance. Multiple emails bounced between me and a specific person, wanting to know the date I phoned, the exact time, who I previously spoke to, the number I phoned from.. (all of which I was unable to provide) This went on for a week, and finally they said they were unable to find any trace of my call, as I was unable to provide enough information, but they did not doubt that I had indeed phoned, and that i was told incorrect information, and that they would refund me the full price of one of my tickets. The venue is just beautiful, fits perfectly for such show. 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. The day was made even better when regardless of the fact he would be performing later Scott spent around fifteen minutes at stage door talking and having pictures with us. Unfortunately by this time we felt completely disconnected from the scene on stage and this was seemingly the case also for the latecomers who commenced to chat quite openly. Earl Carpenter as the Phantom was so fitting. Or just go see Les Mis for the 1,500th time. :) Anna Forbes as Meg seemed to change the way she played Meg the last time I saw her with Sofia. 'Wishing you were somehow here again' in the grave is a richly powerful song, and the lead roles had voices which were shattering. We had seats F23 and F24 in the Stalls. Gina Beck was Christine and she was phenomenal. Theatres use "dynamic pricing." 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! 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. A wonderful performance by all. They should have switched roles. 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