The other principles were also very good. If its a choice between the very back and the very front, wed choose the back. Strangely there was no announcement stating the changes in the cast, maybe because there were so many. As soon as Rachel began to sing her first solo of the evening I got that same feeling I did as the music began, although this time more intense. The venue is just beautiful, fits perfectly for such show. Perhaps its stalls and pay the big-ticket prices? I always sit in the stalls as I think you get the best views, but wouldn't sit on the front row again due to a stiff neck!! _____________________________. Home - Random Browse: THE MIRROR OF TASTE, AND DRAMATIC CENSOR. 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). Didn't know the storyline beforehand and found the second half a little confusing. I was so far away from the stage that I felt like I couldn't be further away from the action. 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. Can order interval drinks from very well priced bar. He evoked a lot of sympathy in the role. It gave the whole performance a strident edge that I did not enjoy. I must say the seats were fantastic, I totally disagree with other reviewers who have said to avoid the stalls, by far the best seats we've had seeing this show. Yes view is restricted. And Ramin looks so different in person (because the make-up is very professional), but bless him he's actually so cute and you can tell he is so overwhelmed with all the fans. Whilst I thought the cast was good, no-one really blew me away. All my friends are annoyed about me keeping going on about it and how they should see it . 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. I first saw John playing the part of one of the students in Les Mis many years ago - he stood out even then! An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works It was a pleasure to see her perform, other than being beautiful she acts astoundingly well and really feels the music. Add a reply. At that time you heard her voice only over the speakers and not coming from the stage as before (I was very close). Very good leg room. I'm 5ft 9". So it is no surprise to me he has gone from strength to strength in his career, and the role of Phantom is surely one of the most demanding on any singer. Well, what can I say? I loved it. They were schlepping their oversized M&Ms World bags through the aisles, munching snacks, cheerfully commenting their favourite scenes, and exactly during the most dramatic final moments someones phone went off I dont want to sound elitist, but when I pay a lot of money for a Musical the only sound I hear should be from stage, and not the excited yelps of some middle-aged superfan in the row behind me. Sarah Ferguson has said Queen Elizabeth II was her 'total idol' - and admitted that when her former mother-in-law's corgis 'bark at nothing', she believes it's because the late monarch 'is passing . Fantastic show! if you are in Royal Circle (where I was) you have to choose a seat to stage right because we were unable to see many scenes that occurred in stage left without leaning well forward. You have to accept "Phantom" as a period piece and one of the last glittering relics of the golden age of London Theatre which the 1980's undoubtedly were. I have to admit to not being a huge fan of the show, as, although there are many aspects of the production that I like, the show as a whole does not gel for me. Stalls B18 and B19: basically the perfect seats, and quite reasonably priced when on sale. proof that an orchestra and Europop are hardly mutually exclusive. 16th November 2007 You do the entire show a disservice and are clearly not understanding the subtle symbolism of this 'sentimental melodrama'! 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. Sofia Escobar and John Owen-Jones were incredible as the two leads, both with a combination of astonishingly good voices and great acting. The best thing about Hamer Hall is simply being in it, now its had its multi-million dollar makeover; its the only venue in the world that makes bright orange feel classy. 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. 2008: Just for the record, in early 2008 the monkey finally watched the screen version of this show and actually preferred it to the stage one sure, the lyric is still crass in places, but the revised script and actual cinematography made it like the show a whole lot more than in the theatre! We sat in the Grand Circle D17 and D18 which is right in the middle. 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. 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. But somehow the disappointment of what should have been a wonderfully enjoyable and romantic experience being destroyed so completely by such simple but effective factors has me utterly indignant. 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. I had booked row E seat 1 of the royal circle for that night's performance as I had been wanting to see Katie Hall as Christine for AGES - and I was also pleased at the thought of seeing John Owen Jones as the Phantom, as I had previously seen the two actors in the 'Les Mis' tour last year. The seats looked quite new and were very comfy. 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'm not overly keen on it, but my girlfriend wished to see it, so off we went. And occasionally ruined by the worst. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePhantomOfTheOpera In fact, the only positive to come from such an abysmal evening was Rachel Barrell as Christine. Booked these seats having reviewed them on this website beforehand and would like to add my recommendation as I was very happy. The only downsideThe people in the front row leaning over the balcony was a little bit annoying as they were quite tall which meant there was a domino effect with the people in row B behind them leaning forward, then the people in row C leaning forward etc etc, but this didnt detract too much as the majority of the action is in the middle of the stage which was clearly visible. It was as fabulous as ever!!! 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). The material has been carefully compared Despite no warnings during the booking we had purchased seats with a restricted view behind a pillar. Tickets were 10 pounds each, knew beforehand it would be restricted view. Hands down, the best seats in this theatre are the front rows of the dress circle. I took my mum and my boyfriend to see this show in October 2003, for my mum's 60th birthday. ), and Katie Knight-Adams looked beautiful and sounded wonderful as Christine. On a separate note the phantom's magic throne didn't work at the end so he didn't vanish and the ending was a bit strange with just Meg staring at the audience as the lights go down. _____________________, After waiting over 20 years to see 'Phantom' I finally made it over to the West End last week (10th September 2008). At least 30 people in the queue at 10am. All in all a good evening out but be prepared that this is more opera based than the Mama Mia style. The Johnson Family ___________________, 18 years, and its still playing to sold out audiences every night! __________________. 3.5 stars for the seat, just 1 star for the musical!" I can't wait to see Love Never Dies! Still, it was a relief to hear a non-American accent (both Patric Wilson and Emi Rosum needed voice coaching). Killian Donnelly as Raul was very endearing - he has a nice voice and his acting was wonderful (and what a lovely chap he is too in real life! The plot was pretty lame, all the excitement was gone for me by the end of the first half. We really felt the circle was best for a good view of the various elements of this show. I did enjoy the first half more than the second - I found a couple of the scenes in the second half overly long really. His Phantom is both angry and vulnerable, and I have always agreed with the Monkey in thinking that Christine chooses the wrong man, and this time it feels like that even more so than with past Phantoms. It would be nice if a soundtrack was available of the current cast. Looking to bag the best seats in the house? ( We wish we had seen our fellow Welshman John Owen-Jones to compare). This show is simply amazing; the cast do a great job carrying the heavy story and musical score. And another thing, RAOUL IS SUPPOSED TO BE A WEAK CHARACTER. Besides which, Phantom is a classic "OF IT'S TIME". I find it bizarre that you would attack the staging and fly work of "Phantom". The problem is that I've heard them performed much better elsewhere. The stage was at eye level so smoke floor appeared as a thin layer (whereas from upper levels you could see the entire floor of smoke covering the distance). They also claim that until the production arrives they do not know the layout on stage !!!! The balcony ledge only comes up to just under waist height, and there is a narrow bar which comes up slightly higher. This highly-touted and virtually iconic show is, in realitya bit clunky, dated and simply not all that great. We sat in the stalls row G seats 15 to 18 (GREEN on the Monkey's plan). Stalls, C12: Not a bad seat, actually. I had to tilt my head a few times (Phantom on the proscenium arch; the chandelier crash), and the dry ice gondola ride probably looks more impressive from a few rows back, but being so close to the performers, being able to see every nuance, is just marvellous. I have ended up with bruises on my knees due to no leg room at all very disheartening due to paying 60 for tickets. Can't wait to go back and see it again. You can't miss the beautiful, street-facing entrance, and although there is no designated drop off area, cars can pause to drop off passengers nearby on Grote Street. ______________________________, Here I go with my review of my seating for 'Phantom of the Opera' on Thursday 12th July 2012. The Seat Try to understand the show before you slate it people! ________________________. The opera managers, monsieurs Andre and Firmin provide light comic relief throughout, as well as being key to the storyline. I think this understudy made no difference in my enjoyment of the production. I have two more bookings to go, and am in danger of turning into a nerd, but really, just the best show there is! I saw"Phantom" on the 31st of May 2003 for the second time. I disagree with the negative reviews on "The Phantom of the Opera", Earl Carpenter was excellent as the Phantom, even better than Michael Crawford; and Katie Knight-Adams was excellent as Christine. Reasons for this can vary from the area above the stage being obscured by the overhang from the dress circle, to a safety rail blocking your eye line. I adored Carlotta. Back row, lots of leg room. It was probably the best birthday I could give my little girl. The comparison with the latter being particularly apt, as that too is always a disappointment. You may also get moved to a better seat if the auditorium isnt full! If tickets are marked as an obstructed or limited view, the venue has determined that those seats do not have a full view of the stage, field, court, ice, etc. We already have this email. I saw Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre around New Year's and it was amazing. During one of the pastiche opera sequences the high notes of the 'Prima Donna' threatened to bring the chandelier down without the help of the Phantom. Carlotta and Piangi I cannot comment on - I find the characters terribly irritating. 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 truly wanted him to kick the Phantom's butt and get the girl, ha ha. The acoustics were very good also. Hertfordshire. Form beginning to the final curtain this production was excellent. 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. Amazing. Our budget was limited so we got Grand circle, F24 and 25. I had to read it up on wikipaedia afterwards, oops. ____________________________, I would just like to add my review of a most wonderful and exhilarating performance of 'Phantom' (9th June 2007). Synopsis. Also, I was in front row (Seat B10) - it is a restricted view because of the conductor - but he was not in my way at all, and B11 was affected slightly although it really wasn't a problem unless your under 4ft perhaps. Stalls seats are on the ground level of the theatre. We were right underneath the chandelier. Pillar on the left that did block out some of the performance. South Wales This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Another limitation of Her Majesty's theatre is that it is acoustically bad and offers dismal views. I had two problems with the production though. These are probably the most uncomfortable stalls we have ever been in but the view is excellent and the small theatre itself (looking from the stalls) is lovely, very sweet and intimate but desperately need new updated seats!! HISTORY of the CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1 1 Schaff, Philip, History of the Christian Church, (Oak Harbor, WA: Logos Research Systems, Inc.) 1997. The set and special effects are also amazing. __________________. 020 3925 2998. Kirsty The managers are the best I've seen in my humble opinion. 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. ____________________________, I was disappointed when I found out the main actor would not be playing the phantom. Apart from that it was excellent, and am glad I got an excellent view sold at a restricted price even though it wasn't affected in the slightest. Went to see The Jersey Boys on Wednesday 8th Feb at His Majesty's Aberdeen. I felt sorry for Earl that he had to work with such a bad performer who was overacting all the time. The upper circle and balcony areas are tired and need refreshed. Shes currentlyhome to the biggest show Melbourne has seen in decades and judging bypast performances of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, that buzz electrifies every member of the audience no matter where theyre seated. 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. The supporting cast were fairly anonymous too. I suppose for me this was a last minute choice, and I was interested to see what the experience was like from the front row - but was worth it to hear the orchestra so close up and see it from a different perspective and for 57 certainly feel like I got my moneys worth and didn't feel ripped off. My view was very good. 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