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! Bang in the middle of the row; theres only one row in front and seats are suitable staggered so youre looking between heads; no neck strain as the stage isnt particularly high; seats and legroom are comfy enough. I found myself humming to the melodies of Masquerade and Music of the Night as I was driving home! This utterly detracted from the action unfolding in front of us as we were unable to focus or immerse ourselves in the performance due to the distraction of our pain. 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. A really great job. _____________________, Saw Phantom this week (December 2010) for the first time and was blown away! The seats are a bit old and so aren't as comfortable as some other theatres that have been updated, but we had enough leg room. I wish they would hurry up 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. Yes view is restricted. As for his voice, I don't see how some can say it's weak. I noticed you also attacked the disco inspired title track. Sadly, I felt that Ramin Karimloo's performance as the Phantom was weak vocally - it certainly did not live up to the hype I had heard. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. I went to see Phantom last night (18th June 2010) and thought I would submit a review of our seats. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. I don't think we missed a thing. Is the view actually restricted from the Restricted View sitting area or is it ok? Worst of all - missed the final part of the lair when, for all Id have know, Phantom could have just sauntered off stage!! The view from M is spot on otherwise the right distance and very central from 17/18. The atrocious stage framing of nude women being groped by demonic looking centaurs is entirely inappropriate for a show where children are allowed to sit in the audience, and was very distracting. Far better than the film version. 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. Whilst a little disappointed that we were seeing the understudy, we came with open minds. Now that it has, somehow, run for so long, it's going to run, and run, and run, isn't it? She has the kind of voice that you would never get tired of listening to. No problems with heads in front and I'm only 5 ft 6. strangely though I do find the seats uncomfortable, the seat pad itself seems large and very square so for my smaller legs my feet barely touched the floor, the seats also seem to lean backwards. Karen. The music was fantastic, and the singing was mind blowing. He brought back a vulnerability to the role that hasn't been seen in a Phantom since Michael Crawford in my opinion. He seemed to pick up a little in the final scene and I did feel pity for his Phantom as he told Christine he loved her and then his facial expression when she gave him back his ring. Political Philosophy Pierre Joseph Proudhon: One cannot give and keep at the same time Chapter 2: Start ______________________________. 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. I was, however, very disappointed in the performance of the gent playing Raoul. At least 30 people in the queue at 10am. It was fine, so, unless particularly tall, I wouldn't be put off by Adam's comments about the spaciousness of the seating. Monkey, Grrrrr. P.S. Not just slightly rubbish, but really, really rubbish. John Owen-Jones and Celia Graham played the lead roles and were fantastic. We paid top price for them but well worth the money. Kirsty The show itself still does hold up well as a spectacle - the chandelier, the mirror, the boat, masquerade sequence all still make you go wow and make the many tourists gasp! Hands down, the best seats in this theatre are the front rows of the dress circle. Different shows have different set up on stage so if they say restricted viewing I would would take them at their word. 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. Go and see 'Mary Poppins' or 'Wicked' who are still in their gloriously fresh infancy. 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. 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. 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. I really dont waste much energy crying over spilt milk. I got another half price ticket, this time for the stalls, row N seat 14 for the matinee performance on March 13th 2007. I cannot recommend this show enough, and we will all definitely be going again. Killian Donnelly is great too, although Im intrigued how Jon Robyns will do. ____________________________, We were disappointed in this production (August 2007), and aghast that Carlotta had a much nicer voice than Christine! My favourite song being 'Prima Donna,' I cannot understand how not since Rosemary Ashe in the original cast have I ever seen or heard anyone better. All very friendly, approachable and cheerful. Finally the performances, I would say John Owen Jones is one of the finest Phantom's of them all, easily outstripping Michael Crawford vocally. 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. Seating Maps Seating plans for performance spaces within His Majesty's Theatre. Scott Davies was back as the Phantom, a role he played a few years ago, and was mightily impressive. 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. Very central and great view. 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. And no matter how creepy Ramin Karimloo's 'Phantom' can be, his singing is beautiful and will blow you away. Phantom will always be a bit special to me as this was the first musical I ever saw in London - I can still remember being blown away by the experience and it made me catch the musical bug - I've seen Phantom at least 5 times from both stalls and dress circle but hadn't seen it in London for a few years (but had seen it in New York when I was on honeymoon). ____________________________, 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. Theatremonkey show opinion. Lets get it clear: Paul Johnson of Port Talbot could not be more wrong in his summary of Brian McCanns performance as understudy Phantom. [email protected] The other seats are also restricted view, but this is worse. This show is and always will remain the best musical in the world. Birthday outing for Tall Daughter and myself as we continue our steady progress around every London musical we can. 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. What Im not fine with is the kind of audience it attracts. Seats throughout the Grand Circle are generally cheaper than other tiers. Although you are blocked 15% of the stage, the play is so powerful that you can work around it. The legroom wasnt too bad ( I am 5 feet 5) and the seats were a standard size. Phantomwell this is one of my favourites. Also, I have to say I was quite disappointed that Front of House, while keen to prevent any photos being taken before the show and during the interval, were not so keen to enforce this rule DURING the show - two people on the row in front of us kept taking photos, even using a flash at one point! Couldnt have asked for a better first experience of The Phantom of the Opera. I think all the seats in the stalls at both sides at the back will be the same. _________________________________________. (Having watched the 25th anniversary DVD multiple times, I like to think I know every nuance and they just didn't have it yesterday). The sets quite good..and some of the songs quite memorable. Staff were friendly and helpful and the overall ambience was an enjoyable experience.The show was fantastic! ________________________. In its heyday Her Majesty's Theatre was considered Australia's finest theatre, and after an extensive restoration it has been returned to its world-class status and is as beautiful as ever. Graham's singing is beautiful throughout the show and she never misses a note, while reviews of KKA have been far less favourable. The Merlyns worst seats are really not that bad, and certainly shouldnt put you off if theyre the last ones left. The musical itself was fantastic. I am utterly astounded at the few negative comments about POTO (Phantom Of The Opera). Please take the credit card used for the booking and the Ticketmaster booking reference number as proof of purchase. Initiative. However, make sure you see Celia Graham in the role of Christine rather than the dreadful Katie Knight-Adams. Wardrobe, lighting, the set and the orchestra were all very appealing but the cast and direction completely floundered. The material has been carefully compared _______________. Kelsey R. We were right underneath the chandelier. Book your tickets online for Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne: See 526 reviews, articles, and 132 photos of Her Majesty's Theatre, ranked No.27 on Tripadvisor among 781 attractions in Melbourne. Earl Carpenter as the Phantom was so fitting. We had seats D22 and D23 in the stalls, tickets bought via the annual 'Get into London Theatre' offer. I'm sure you all wanted to know about that. The lack of dazzling performances also meant that I had more time to consider the technical merit of the show - the lighting looks dated, the flying looks basic and sluggish (two of the guys from the auction house having to shoulder charge the chandelier off stage in the overture? Now you're talking! 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. We were seated in the Grand Circle, D5 and D6. ), and Katie Knight-Adams looked beautiful and sounded wonderful as Christine. I have seen 'Phantom of the Opera' many many times. 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! 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. I am told by someone who saw the blond one, that they did not like her voice at all, so lucky me that I got the other one! For the (access rate) of 29.75 I thought it was great value. I was surprised at how much I had actually forgotten of the production, for a start this is really more opera than musical very little dialogue and consequently not really my scene at all. Her character was a bit cold for my liking and sometimes quite aggressive, but still fab. 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. You must see this show, at least once!!!!! Thanks for subscribing! Some scenes-mainly the hanging of sceneshifter Joseph Buquet - are not suitable for young children. As for the showI've seen it three times now and I've never been disappointed yet. Our biggest mistake with this show was not to note the seat numbers to avoid. Gee Colin. I was seated in stalls row C seat 11, right in the centre. Recommended experiences in and around Aberdeen. Melbourne is blessed with a wealth of theatres, from the grand old dames like the Princess Theatreto the kooky hidden gems like the Butterfly Club; no city in Australia can lay claim to as many in as good a condition as ours. The walkway down to the Phantom's lair was a really slick and effective trick, and had you believing they were really walking downwards. At this point, I didn't know what was happening to me, the music caused the hairs on the back of my neck to stand up and I felt a shiver down my spine. Phantom of the Opera, 22 Oct 2017 Anne For once theatremonkey I think you are wrong. And after the first 10 minutes, I wondered if Theatremonkey had seen the right show. 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. HISTORY OF THE STAGE. Tracy (35), Simon (35) and son Chris (18) Offer is only valid for weekdays after 4pm and all day weekends. A restricted view means that you may be unable to see the entire stage from the specified seats. From my angle I couldnt see the orchestra pit so I actually didnt even know there was a live orchestra playing until after the curtain came down and there was a bunch of people clustered around the railing at Stalls level and I went over to have a look - this discovery then added to my awe of the show. Saw Phantom 1st December 2006. Holly-Anne Hull as Christine is fantastic. I have read other reviews and it appears most people love "Phantom" but we didnt feel it was worth the visit. Stalls P13: ridiculously good legroom in this row, thanks to the pillar placement. I had great seats in the upper circle (H17-18). All the principles were on, which was great for me. Another joined at 9am by 10 am there were probably 12 people in the queue. I was far more impressed when it came to life and was lifted up at the end of the Auction Scene. But at least youll hear every note. I loved it. I asked at box office at 14.15hrs. In this seat, you are sitting next to a spotlight operator, but the gentleman I sat beside was very respectful. Obviously the restricted ones have their downfalls but at least you know that in advance. . Or am I missing something? The venue is just beautiful, fits perfectly for such show. The cream of the crop, however, is anywhere fairly central up to row J in the stalls though the first two rows of the dress circle aren't bad either. None of it was discreet. The rest of the show he seemed very tired and bland. The most annoying part of this was that some people were late and so we all had to stand up to let them in to their seats during the show, so we missed a part of it, as did the people behind us! "Phantom" is one of very few shows where you can actually feel lost in the action. The service could also benefit from being freshened up. My praise is reserved for McCanns masterpiece performance, combining a slight subtle stature with an explosive, concentrated, resonant Phantom. BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. Here's my review for stalls O4: __________________. Alex was very charming, the nicest actor I've ever met. On the aisle but only 4 rows back. Loved it. I'll keep this short as I have done a review before. 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. Willenhall. The rest of the cast were very good, and it was a great evening. 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. Sure, there are some shows so spectacular and unmissable youd happily sit anywhere, but most experiences in the theatre can be augmented by the best seats in the house. I felt the seat was more comfortable as well, maybe as a result of me not having to crane my neck from side to side and upwards. Whichseats.com can't be held responsible for complaints arising from the use of this website. Even though I have not seen Mr. Crawford's original display, I knew Earl's haunting voice was key to play the Phantom. Im not normally a grouch! 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 can't wait to see Love Never Dies! Breakthrough. ___________________________. I enjoyed it, even though the Monkeys review was going through my mind as I watched! Phantom and Christine were unconvincing and overworked, while Raoul fell into the usual trap of being a charisma vacuum. The songs are fantastic, the set is amazing and the storyline is exciting, maddening, and devastating all at once. Undoubtedly Lloyd Webbers biggest achievement, but not his greatest work. Stalls F16 and F17: ____________________. Chris However, I did find this seat a little bit tight myself, however not tight enough to decrease my enjoyment of the show. 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. Opera is an extremely symbolised art form and Phantom manages to capture it's darkness and romanticism beautifully. I felt sorry for Earl that he had to work with such a bad performer who was overacting all the time. (ironic statement). They work so hard to make the show one of the best I have ever been lucky enough to see. Come on Phantom, people need a reason not to pull the plug. The rest of the cast were completely fine, notably Sofia Escobar who was excellent as Christine. I wanted to see the stage show after I saw the 2004 film, (the best thing to do is to see the stage show then the film). Faris. I was so far away from the stage that I felt like I couldn't be further away from the action. Any of the first four rows, in the centre sections, are fine but the best are dress circle A 21 and 22. I enjoyed it very much, my whole opinion of opera has changed. Leila did not come out in time for us to see her, but Alex and Ramin did. Ramin Karimloo played the Phantom. I asked if they had anything better and they said, "they might do later". 17th February 2011, stalls Row G Seat 22. ________________________, 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". Keep up the great work, team Theatremonkey, you are the best in what you do! I just about saw Raoul and the managers in their box during 'Think Of Me'. Cannot see the top level of the stage and the top level of the set. Phantom Phans I would love to hear from you! If you ring for tickets and talk to the theatre direct and see the seating plan you could be ok over a year ago Reviewed this attraction Auckland, New Zealand 0 Votes Beautiful, subtle, and heartbreaking Ramin Karimloo was fantastic as 'Phantom', but personally I felt he was outdone by 'Christine' played by Katy Hall, her singing was amazing. 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. On the downside, the set and staging is clever, but not used efficiently. Not that I had a bad night, I did enjoy it, its just that it was nothing near as good as everyone made it out to be. Well, he was very good looking - that's where the positives end. More legroom than I expected (still not much, but couldve been worse). ______________________________, Stalls F10:There's a good view of the whole of the stage even though the seat is nearer the end of the row. _____________________________________. November 2004 I absolutely loved it. Glad I went to see it but must admit I wasn't totally blown away - will probably be another few years before I venture back to the lair. Brian McCann should be proud of his performance. ______________________________, Here I go with my review of my seating for 'Phantom of the Opera' on Thursday 12th July 2012. Enjoy amenities such as VIP entrance, parking, club access and more Need Help? Kate Radmilovic and Rohan Tickell as 'Carlotta' (she really was fantastic) and 'Piangi' were fabulous. I first saw John playing the part of one of the students in Les Mis many years ago - he stood out even then! He was a constantly twitching, nervous character, rather like an alcoholic who is desperate for a drink but cannot get one. As for the show itself, it is hard to describe how wonderful it is, the music, the storyline etc. I hoped, given the intermission, he would have time to recover - but it was as if he had given up. Very large indeed, it can feel a little cavernous, so its better to sit as close to the stage as possible. I was hooked from that moment on, from the start to the finish. I think the connection between Ramin and Robyn is very electric and sexy. There is a real depth of emotion conveyed by the music and the stage performances of the actors was excellent. Chris Rouse. This one runs and runs. One thing we both noticed was that both seats were set quite high off the ground. But who knows, you may be walking around this space freely, or clumped together in a tiny corner. If you are a 'larger size lady' like me you get wedged into the seat and literally cannot move until the interval (an American lady in front of me had exactly the same problem) and then feel so stiff afterwards. They afford some brief, but generally pleasant, glimpses of his habits and career; and in a letter, in which Pliny makes application on behalf of his friend to the emperor Trajan, for a mark of favour, he speaks of him as "a most . >My favourites are: "Masquerade", "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" and "Think of Me", although I love all of it. We have both seen the show four or five times before, going right back to the Michael Crawford days and the performance last Thursday was up there with the best. I've seen him with Celia Graham and they were superb together. Legroom was ample and the view was fantastic, I think we saw everything there was to see, so didn't feel restricted in anyway. There is no doubt that the building is beautiful and full of character. 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. That said, they were perfectly adequate; and, of them all, I thought the role of Madame Giry was played brilliantly. Ed. But I had no need to worry at all! Of course this meant that our view was completely obscured. The only seats that are really bad in the Sumner are any in the first row, and the second arent much better. Very haunting and terribly tragic. Website: http://www.thephantomoftheopera.com/london John Owen Jones has ruined any other Phantoms for me and sadly, Ben Forster just didn't have the gravitas that I would have liked. I had only seen Phantom once and that was at least 20 years ago in London so I thought it was about time I gave it a go again. This obscured some of the action, but in the second half it wasn't there. __________________. Christian Ball, Performance schedule. 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. 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). It was a brilliant show and I want to see it again. We were on the balcony in row B. I have ended up with bruises on my knees due to no leg room at all very disheartening due to paying 60 for tickets. ** 'First Cover' the first choice actor to take a lead role in case of another's illness. _______________________. Whilst the current Christine is not the best, we have to remember that this is one of the most demanding roles musical theatre has ever created. Overall a superb show-see it at least once and DO NOT believe the review the monkey has given it. Very angry and very disappointed. In placing before the reader this unabridged translation of Adolf Hitler's book, Mein Kampf, I feel it my duty to call attention to certain historical facts which must be borne in mind if the reader would form a fair judgment of what is written in this extraordinary work. Got to the theatre at 8.45am and we were first in the day seats queue. Final comment, absolutely brilliant show, would thoroughly recommend it, want to go again, and again, and again. The atmosphere created was a particular plus-point for me, and by the end of show I was hooked. She loved the whole thing, but was a little bit worried that the chandelier might fall on our heads! Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. Listened to Les Mis recently? Check out our guide on where to sit in Melbourne's theatres for the best views. I went with my friend, who is also 13, and I loved it; sadly, she didn't. For an untrained singer his natural vocal technique is outstanding. HISTORY of the CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1 1 Schaff, Philip, History of the Christian Church, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1997. The Phantom is such an amazing character, and is portrayed so well. Gina Beck was Christine and she was phenomenal. Unfortunately - 50 is rather a stiff price to pay to see such a good performer. ___________________________, My partner and I went to see the Thursday matinee performance of Phantom of the Opera on 3rd August 2017 and had stalls seats F1 and F2. ___________________________, Phantom Of The Opera - 18th October 2017 Evening - Stalls Seat B12. She completely screwed up the last part of 'Think of me' which was already shorter than usual I think due to her vocal limitations. It is dragging the West End back. 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. __________________, My 7 year old daughter and I recently went to see the show (February 9th 2006) and it was just brilliant. I was only disappointed by "Masquerade". _____________________. Sitting anywhere else in this row, I would have had to change seats, as I physically wouldn't have been able to last the duration of the performance (34inch legs) Thankfully, the overwhelming performance and amazing view made me quickly forget about the leg room, but feel this should be mentioned when you buy the tickets. ___________________, I saw Phantom of the Opera for the first on 13th July 2006. Legroom was, of course, excellent in F1 and I thought very good in F2 bearing in mind my average height of 5'8''. This went on with door banging by ushers for about 30 minutes whilst we sat waiting in edgy anticipation that everyone would get seated successfully - Phew is was a relief when they were. I totally disagree with Theatremonkey. ______________________________________________, Seats: P4 and P5 (I was in P5) So great to be so close to the actors but not too close that any actor was blocked. 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. This row is one back from the handrail which means you're always at the mercy of the people sitting in front who sometimes sit forward and obstruct your view. I was very pleasantly surprised. The theatre was lovely, like stepping back into Victorian times and the whole atmosphere was perfect for "Phantom". 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