McCanns Phantom has a depth and dimension beyond Johnsons shallow review. Took a while for my parents to acclimatise to the altitude but once the show started they were fine. I was aware my Husband was uncomfortable all night and it was a pleasure when it was all over. Her Majesty's Theatre Stalls. So if anything is happening higher up the stage you cannot see it. Or just go see Les Mis for the 1,500th time. :) The other principles were also very good. Will Barratt as Raoul was very good, if not particularly memorable. (11th January 2011 matinee, Stalls G12 and 13). He doesn't just over sing every thing. There are some poles in the way and as has been said below the view can be blocked by the balcony above. Theatres use "dynamic pricing." The London productions which come to the Granite City are so well received and always five star. The theatre has a number of seats which are 'restricted view' due to pillars. His stage presence was good and he certainly had a haunting quality, but I felt that his singing was a bit too 'pop star'-esque for the role. 11/10. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Andy B The Regent is a wide space, too, so the sightline is fine even on the side ends. Plenty of leg room, being in the walkway. I am already planning another visit to the show, I know it won't happen, but hope the phantom gets the girl next time! here) that the Grand Circle isn't particularly high. John Owen-Jones made a decidedly un-menacing Phantom (great Valjean but ropey Phantom - remind you of anyone?) Row D Seats 16 and 17. _____________________, I went to see the show in March 2009 and we sat in row C of the stalls, seats C11, C12, and C13. I think all the Manchester Front of House staff should be sent to London to be trained! l think this is a great performance, I would have to disagree with the monkey saying it was ''lame.'' But there are certain seats in the Princess that make you feel like royalty. As for my verdict - it is still the best show in London and a must see (many times)! Her Majestys theatre is beautifully acoustic, and most of the stalls and dress circle benefit from almost no amplified sound, which is a rarity. You must see this show, at least once!!!!! Anne her voice went so high and I really liked her portrayal of the role, she didn't act too much like a scared young girl. We bought tickets for the show on-line, based on theatremonkey.coms comments. Almost central, four rows from the front, right under the chandelier and with plenty of legroom for my 6ft 2ins frame. I was in the Grand Circle in seat F21. Birmingham UK Ive only ever heard him in Avenue Q, which is a very different beast Zac21621 Dec 11, 2022. The seats were amazing and I was so close to the action, I did not have a problem with legroom or cricked necks. 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. Best seats are stalls row J 26 and 27. It sits low, so you dont feel you are peering down on a show, and it is relatively close to the stage. _____________________, Saw Phantom this week (December 2010) for the first time and was blown away! We paid 40 + booking fee for Seats B27 and 28 in the Grand Circle, and whilst I'd never usually choose seats this high-up, I'd read on good authority (i.e. As for the show itself, it is hard to describe how wonderful it is, the music, the storyline etc. They work so hard to make the show one of the best I have ever been lucky enough to see. I was worried about the legroom but needn't have been. The illusions in the show are great and they get better as the show goes on. I feel bad for the people I'd seen queuing who were in worse seats further back! L. Kalberer, John Owen Jones was great as the Phantom and the music is still as great as ever. ____________________________, Went to see Phantom again last week (June 2007) it must be 15 years since I last saw it. London, (Editor's note: * 'Swing' - performer who can fill in for a number of other performers if they are absent. The seats are so close together I was basically cuddling strangers, and there was absolutely no room for anyone to walk past you down the row, forcing everyone to have to stand up and get out of their seat any time someone needed to get by. The upper balcony is above these seats which restricts view and there is a pillar that support the balcony but seats are okay. The cast were fantastic and the show certainly lived up to our expectations, so much so that we may go back again this Christmas for my birthday! I'm thinking much of the audience were foreign tourists dutifully making their way round the London tourist trail. Go and see 'Mary Poppins' or 'Wicked' who are still in their gloriously fresh infancy. Ramin Karimloo was spectacular as the Phantom. Reader reviews. I think it's probably the first time in all my visits I have really been drawn into the moment of it entirely. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. The only point from Theatre Monkey's review that I do agree with is that Christine should definitely have got the Phantom!! 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 It was worth the money. Otherwise a great view with slight obstruction of front left of the stage. Good seats for the lower priced tickets. In my opinion, he is well worthy of it. I was beginning to change my opinion of him. (Balcony) Still, I didn't expect to miss half the show. Our seats were Royal Circle B34-35 right on the outside of the row, clearly without full view of the stage as stated in some correspondence. Restricted View Seats Often, the view isnt as bad as it sounds like on paper, and so buying these seats are very much worth it. All in all a good evening out but be prepared that this is more opera based than the Mama Mia style. Highly recommended. 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 whole cast were fantastic but this man is one to watch. It was extraordinary. Visitor reviews Marco It's typical that much of the show seemed to take place here - with very little on the alternative side of the stage - so, with that in mind I highly recommend sitting to the right hand side of the theatre if choosing. HISTORY OF THE STAGE. __________________________________. Perhaps its stalls and pay the big-ticket prices? Theatremonkey is an Affiliate Member of STAR. N6 I just about saw Raoul and the managers in their box during 'Think Of Me'. I went with my mother and sister, neither of whom were particularly keen to see it, but we had time to kill so went for the matinee and were really glad we did! A restricted view or side view means that you may be unable to see the entire stage from the specified seats. The toilets were out of order resulting in long queues around the stairs. However, the theatre got a refurb forMoulin Rouge! Pillar on the left that did block out some of the performance. 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. How many seats does a London theatre have? _______________________. Ramin is worth the ticket price alone. His performance moves you. Despite this we actually found them pretty comfortable. 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. Konrad from Berkshire. The Phantom magic has returned for me ! Most memorable. Wardrobe, lighting, the set and the orchestra were all very appealing but the cast and direction completely floundered. We had 2 seats in row B of stalls (front row), what a nightmare, No leg room at all!!!!!! I could see every feature of the phantom's deformity, saw all the fine detail, and felt that the singers were singing just for me, they tended to stand just in front of these seats to sing the big pieces. 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! Having seen Katie in the 25th anniversary concert of Les Miserables, I knew she had a good voice, but had no IDEA just how powerful it really was since the part of Christine in Phantom is way more demanding than that of Cosette in Les Mis! 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. The show itself is unfortunately starting to look a bit tired - some of the choreography and performances could do with being 'tightened up' a bit, and the proscenium arch of the intertwined naked figures could do with a good clean - and some of the drapes need washing! We had seats F23 and F24 in the Stalls. Chris This was the first show I ever saw in the West End and that is always an exciting time for anyone. 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. 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. Got two seats in stalls Row C 9 and 10 for 25 each for that afternoon matinee. Stalls P13: ridiculously good legroom in this row, thanks to the pillar placement. 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. You can even enjoy a show from the front of thegrand circle, but be prepared to abseil down to them from a great height. The music is very enjoyable and much more familiar than I expected. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Another flexible space, this one is rarely set up the same way twice, so choosing the best seats can be a bit of a crapshoot. Pretty central and close to the stage so you can really experience the show. Unfortunately, the problems only started after the show had begun. The comparison with the latter being particularly apt, as that too is always a disappointment. Having booked these seats relatively cheaply during Kids Week (summer promotion - editor) I was very happy to then read previous Theatre Monkey reviewers giving them the thumbs up . For an untrained singer his natural vocal technique is outstanding. 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! The cast and costumes, the music was superb. The only understudy was Christine Daae which was played by Tabitha Webb. 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. Legroom is poor but manageable (Im 61 and it was a small problem, but easy to forget about when watching the production). Obviously the restricted ones have their downfalls but at least you know that in advance. 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. If anybody sees just one show this year make it "Phantom of The Opera!!" '*** Hands down, the best seats in this theatre are the front rows of the dress circle. Tickets were 10 pounds each, knew beforehand it would be restricted view. I loved it. I will be going back soon to see this wonderful show! 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. 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. I had to head-bob most of the night. I went to see Phantom of the Opera just after Christmas time. Very central and great view. Cannot see the top level of the stage and the top level of the set. Ramin Karimloo made a wonderful 'Phantom', Gina Beck an amazing 'Christine' (what a voice! Talk about rejecting people because they dont appear normal! There is nothing wrong with the first few rows of the stalls, but the dress is the place to be. Get quick answers from Her Majesty's Theatre staff and past visitors. Luckily the show we went to see was fab! One small word of warning-do not go to the stage door to see the cast! Earl Carpenter in the lead was very good indeed though not in the same league as Crawford who we had seen on two occasions. Nic Greenshields was in the role, however! ___________________________, Phantom Of The Opera - 18th October 2017 Evening - Stalls Seat B12. Cashier said sometimes very good seats can be available at the last minute for 25. That said, this is a great show and I don't think you can be a regular West End theatre goer and not see it. Despite its early implantation, the Papal Inquisition was greatly resisted within the Crown of Aragon by both population and monarchs. Well, what can I say? 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. The management pairing of Barry James (greatest Thenardier in my opinion) and Gareth Snook are the best I've seen, they work well together. Needless to say when we see this production again Mr. Owen-Jones has a lot of convincing to do. Managed to get 3 tickets in the stalls row M, seats 20,21,22 - checked out this guide and thought fair value was acceptable. I was so far away from the stage that I felt like I couldn't be further away from the action. I've seen many shows and this is undoubtedly the greatest of them all. I would never, never have booked this seat had I known there was a pylon directly in front of it. And another thing, RAOUL IS SUPPOSED TO BE A WEAK CHARACTER. Otherwiseanywhere in the stalls up to row F (keeping in mind the numbering system is designed to trick you into thinking youre closer to the stage than you really are the first eight rows are AA, BB, CC etc) is always a good bet. And after the first 10 minutes, I wondered if Theatremonkey had seen the right show. Maybe I will get a chance now the tour has announced Katie Hall as Christine and John Owen Jones to share the role of Phantom with Earl Carpenter. I found myself humming to the melodies of Masquerade and Music of the Night as I was driving home! ___________________. 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. Belonging to the 6 footer club, I have not yet had trouble fitting into seats at Her Majestys. ____________________, McCann as Phantom = Phenomenal! Amazing. I was also impressed with the leg room, I'm 6 foot and it was ample. 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). It is, in a word, spectacular, by which I mean that it is all spectacle. Buying through lastminute meant I couldnt choose my seats Simon Bailey was Raoul, and he was really good considering the part he plays makes him look like a wuss. 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. It would seem this row has been made smaller due to the premium seats in front of it, but having the asile seat meant I could stretch my legs out fully was the only saving grace. Rachel Barrell as Christine and Oliver Thornton as The Phantom had amazing voices. It looks lavish, and the orchestra is huge by modern standards, but, and it's a big but, IT'S RUBBISH. Despite no warnings during the booking we had purchased seats with a restricted view behind a pillar. We don't seem to have any photos from this section. We sat in the Grand Circle D17 and D18 which is right in the middle. Stall tickets on Ticketmaster for Jersey Boys, for example, range from between 45.70 and 91.40, with most seats in this section priced at around 67.20. Its simply a way to sell second grade overpriced seats under the disguise of a special offer. We had Stalls G 1 and 2. Blenheim, New Zealand. 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 . Nobody accuses "Madam Butterfly" or "Carmen" of being out of date because their musical styles are obsolete. There is no differentiation between sections of this theatre, so the seating bank is more akin to something youd see in a lecture hall. The production was inspiring as always; I could never tire of seeing it. 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. My wife and I were very much looking forward to seeing John Owen-Jones as Phantom, after recently seeing his superb Valjean. This is very important to remember for the rest of the show. Thankfully British queue etiquette prevailed and we were allowed in first. From centre to stage right wings, you slowly are able to see less and less You will be able to see the top halves of the actors when they dwell in the stage right area unless they are very far upstage right or very downstage right. It depends so much on the show. I'm a big fan of the classic Universal Horror Movies so found myself quickly enjoying the general mood of the piece and the creepiness of the Phantom inhabiting all parts of the theatre. Monkey, Grrrrr. P.S. This one runs and runs. Notable strong points of the production include consistently strong leads, an engaging plot and characters that the audience can empathise with. Thanks for subscribing! Leg room was very good, even for long legs. Until Saturday 1st April 2023Earl Carpenter will reprise his role as The Phantom. 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! I saw 'Phantom of the Opera' on the 23rd July 2008 at the evening performance. In this seat, you are sitting next to a spotlight operator, but the gentleman I sat beside was very respectful. 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. There was a huge pillar in front of me right in the middle of my eye view, but 10 was well worth it. I went with my friend, who is also 13, and I loved it; sadly, she didn't. How can you expect a musical about Opera to be anything but Melodrama?????? The Best Technical and Innovative Podcasts you should Listen, Essay Writing Service: The Best Solution for Busy Students, 6 The Best Alternatives for WhatsApp for Android, The Best Solar Street Light Manufacturers Across the World, Ultimate packing list while travelling with your dog. 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 The singing was superb (The Phantoms voice was a bit ropey in places, but the rest of the cast more than made up for that). But no; I wouldn't say spacious, but my knees - when seated naturally - didn't hit the seat back in front, and there was a little room to move around. It was an okay experience, but I wouldn't go back, or recommend it. No. My only word of caution would be take a light jacket, the air conditioning is too good!!. 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. Restricted view Some seats at the theatre will be labelled as 'restricted view'. The Merlyns worst seats are really not that bad, and certainly shouldnt put you off if theyre the last ones left. It is advised to avoid row B as the seats are very uncomfortable and whilst B10-12 seats are sold very cheaply and can be seen as a bargain it is worth knowing that the conductor obstructs the view. 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? D7 through to D16 were fantastic seats, probably the best seats in the house. The only thing I could think of that annoyed me about sitting in these seats is that Gina Beck (who plays Christine) had her back to us in some of the scenes, so we couldn't see her reactions to the other characters. Theatremonkey, you are great for a lot of things but your opinion of Phantom is just plain wrong. There isn't much space as the theatre is small so it does feel a bit cramped but not too bad. And as for Alex Rathgeber, the review I read is not nearly complimentary enough. The Project Gutenberg eBook of Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3), by Thomas Babington Macaulay This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. I wish they would hurry up Unfortunately this just makes it confusing and far too abstract to be enjoyable or helpful to the storyline in any way. _______________. Alf I know which one I'd choose ;) Phantom of the Opera, 22Oct2017, I knew I would have a restriced view but it wasn't too bad. I would recommend these seats for anyone who needs the legroom and wants to be at the front of the stalls. 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. We simply want to catch JOJ as Phantom before the imminent arrival of our baby, as we will be unable to do much theatre afterwards.) On taking our seats we could not help but notice how impressive the set looked even pre-show. Stalls B18 and B19: basically the perfect seats, and quite reasonably priced when on sale. PUBLIC TRANSPORT Which seats I should ask for the best view Are you allowed to take outside food & drink into the venue? 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 dismiss her in the first scene. It was fine, so, unless particularly tall, I wouldn't be put off by Adam's comments about the spaciousness of the seating. ), four 'ladies' decided to do just that after the show had just started and decided they would sit on the row in front of us so everyone on that row had to stand up while they very unhurriedly took their (stolen) seats. ___________________. The spectacular staging always dazzles, and the score throbs emotion throughout. Will Barret as Raoul, well, sorry but he's awful. Stall standing is floor and is standing only. 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. Also if you happen to be tall or have any kind of leg issue the rows are very close together. This theatre is in need of a massive refurb. This show is and always will remain the best musical in the world. We absolutely loved it!! ________________________________________, I went last weekend (November 2014) with the wife. I had two problems with the production though. Both the current London Christine's are also amazing; the passion with which they sing is brilliant. 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. All in all an enjoyable afternoons entertainment but not a show we will be rushing back to soon. I wish this cast all the best for the rest of their contract, and I hope to see it again soon. The show was appalling. 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. Millions of people can't be wrong! Best is dead centre in row G 16 and 17. 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. We already have this email. Paul Johnson Also for this show we got Harriet Jones as Christine and she had such contrasting frightened and sexy sides! For those who expect a traditional musical, do not go here. ( We wish we had seen our fellow Welshman John Owen-Jones to compare). _____________________. I sat in the Upper Circle's B36, which is priced at 21 due to its very restricted view. In fact, the only positive to come from such an abysmal evening was Rachel Barrell as Christine. She was very impressive and did the musical justice - easily bettering Sarah Brightman for anyone who listens to the original CD. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. Another limitation of Her Majesty's theatre is that it is acoustically bad and offers dismal views. Tiny (child sized it appeared), and old - they leave you aching by the end of the performance. Different shows have different set up on stage so if they say restricted viewing I would would take them at their word. 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. The New Wimbledon Theatre has a capacity of 1609 seats, including 720 seats in the Stalls, 473 seats in the Dress Circle and 416 seats in the Upper Circle. (Central Stalls an' all!) Some people have thought that the show dragged but I think that is par for the course with musicals when they are a couple of hours long, and actually I was eager for the second half to start as I was really enjoying the performance. Ciara Hemming. Got the full effect of the chandelier falling too without being directly underneath it! The Phantom fellow no-doubt has a very good voice, but the absurdity of the scriptwriting/directing is such that he only unleashes his lovely voice in force on exactly TWO notes. 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. 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. BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. 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