The only gripe is I had to move from side to side to see the centre of the stage, due to a tall gentleman sitting directly in front of me, but this must have applied to those sitting behind me due to my height. E-Book Overview. I thought it strange that the three seats (10,11 and 12) in front of me were unoccupied. Prices below were compiled as booking originally opened. ___________________________, 26th January 2017 (matinee). The leg room was very good, but the back of the seat wasn't very forgiving, it seemed a bit too straight. We were generally happy with the seats - but they should be clearly identified as "Restricted," as my aisle seat (and much more so the seat next to me), often had a blocked view of the performance, especially when the action was Stage Right. You all make Phantom sound dreadful, so any one just put off by what these other people have written - ignore them ! ___________________, I saw Phantom of the Opera for the first on 13th July 2006. PS: Paul Johnsons review referred to histrionics and caricature that werent evident on this occasion. Having seen the show 19 times in 5 different productions, I must say I still love London's brilliant original the most. I booked seats M6 and M5 in the stalls, solely based on your seating recommendation, and they offered a perfect view of the stage plus ample leg room for the average sized person. My cousin and I were in London for a special few days break and chose this show to see out of all those currently on as we loved the music (I have a copy of the original cast recording LP!). We were pretty much underneath the chandelier so got to experience it firstly heading towards us from the stage then the thrill of it falling towards us from the ceiling. ____________________________, 9th July 2011. the special effects were among the best I have ever seen in a theatre, the music and the acting - I loved every minute of it. Current new cast was excellent too John Owen Jones and Celinde Schoenmaker. Have a look at the view. Get over it!! BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. Not the best start to Phantom really and I was quite cross. The actor who played the Phantom could not be faulted. My boyfriend did say his knees hurt from no leg room, although this was not a problem for me as Im shorter. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. J Middleton of Sheffield A great performance at a really amazing price. Sofia Escobar is a superb Christine, young and naive, and in fine voice. I was sat in seat 21 of row A of the grand (upper) circle, and have to disagree with Theatre Monkey's comments about there being a bar intruding on the view here. The drinks at the middle break were extremely expensive, but this is LONDON. 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. (11th January 2011 matinee, Stalls G12 and 13). Ashleah Skinner, 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. But there are certain seats in the Princess that make you feel like royalty. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. UK 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 ____________________. Pretty central and close to the stage so you can really experience the show. Coupled with a very limited choice of seats, I went for these. read more. Tiny leg room, but otherwise an excellent seat! No seat is far from an actors point of command; and the span of the seats matches their effective span of vision. Scott Davies was back as the Phantom, a role he played a few years ago, and was mightily impressive. The struggle that Christine faces in choosing between the Phantom and Raoul represents her two very different sides; the dark, edgy Phantom, verses the safe Raoul. He has two great Christine's in Gina Beck and Robyn North. Nic Greenshields was in the role, however! There's still things I would change though - I've never liked the "prima donna" song and could quite happily chop that out of the show and also trim down some of the ballet scenes. It is too messy at times, and the noise created by the set and crew moving it into position is hideous!! The size and space of the seats is uncomfortable enough to start with, but the added discomfort of the heat made for a very unpleasant and painful experience. So great to be so close to the actors but not too close that any actor was blocked. BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. I have played the soundtrack every day since coming back, ha ha. Needless to say, in the end an ineffably wet aristocrat gets the girl and the deformed freak vanishes. We sat in stalls row "J" seats 3 and 4 and had a really good view of the stage. Reviewed June 8, 2019 Purchased last minute $65 restricted view seats (A31 and B33 - directly behind each other) for a return visit to Muriel's Wedding. Part of me was hoping for amazing music, awe-inspiring sets and an emotional rollercoaster of a story. Tiny (child sized it appeared), and old - they leave you aching by the end of the performance. 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. This is a really great and unique show which will probably never be matched. 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. 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. After showing initial promise with some very impressive effects, it soon became apparent that the cast was not able to keep up with the set. McCanns Phantom has a depth and dimension beyond Johnsons shallow review. I took my mother to see this show as a birthday treat on the 25th June 2005 and it certainly didn't disappoint. 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 . The story is amazing as ever and the new cast (different from the last time) was just as good if not better. I was aware my Husband was uncomfortable all night and it was a pleasure when it was all over. The ambience of the whole show was carried away even after I left the theatre - a true sign of a successful theatre experience. I felt like a little kid even though I am 56 years old!! The supporting cast frankly just seemed happy to be there. Why do actors have seats at the front of the stage? ___________________________, Went to see Phantom on Saturday 23rd September 2006. She doesn't look like a young girl at all but more like a witch, especially when she sings. I had totally forgotten the background story (of course I knew the Phantom/Christine bit) and so it was like watching it all for the first time. At the time of booking, it does not say restricted view and, even if it had, the definition on the site of restricted viewing makes no mention of pylons but instead talks of overhang from the dress circle. Finally the performances, I would say John Owen Jones is one of the finest Phantom's of them all, easily outstripping Michael Crawford vocally. We bought tickets for the show on-line, based on theatremonkey.coms comments. I really enjoyed the show and everyone else was really good. I hoped, given the intermission, he would have time to recover - but it was as if he had given up. ___________________________________. Row D Seats 16 and 17. Earl Carpenter's singing and acting is superb throughout, as he brings true emotion to the role. We were both absolutely blown away by the beginning when the music starts and the chandelier begins its ascent. After this scene the unmistakeable unique theme music begins, the sound in the theatre was amazing, better than any cinema. You can even enjoy a show from the front of thegrand circle, but be prepared to abseil down to them from a great height. _______________________________________________. Also if you happen to be tall or have any kind of leg issue the rows are very close together. Dont recommend this seat at all. 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. The other great thing is that you are not distracted by backstage activity - very professionally/smoothly done with black masking and respectfulness to audience members. 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. 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. ____________________________, We were disappointed in this production (August 2007), and aghast that Carlotta had a much nicer voice than Christine! I suppose you either love it or hate it and unfortunately we fell into the latter. We paid top price for them but well worth the money. Because of this - for the first time, I didn't care what happened at the end of the musical. The atmosphere created was a particular plus-point for me, and by the end of show I was hooked. However Ramin was very moving in 'Music of the Night' and his acting was the best I've ever seen. Couldnt have asked for a better first experience of The Phantom of the Opera. 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. Ok, enough of the money talk. I assume she is an understudy or cover, and she was fantastic both in her voice and acting; there was a real connection on stage between her and the Phantom, Geronimo Rauch. 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. But there are certain seats in the Princess that make you feel like royalty. Otherwise a great view with slight obstruction of front left of the stage. Sarah, Different shows have different set up on stage so if they say restricted viewing I would would take them at their word. ____________________. Both Ben Forster as the Phantom and Celinde Schoenmaker as Christine were superb in their roles with powerful singing voices and there was definitely a strong rapport between them. I had to head-bob most of the night. Yet again the show was fantastic, it just gets better every time I see it, you notice parts that you totally missed the first time round. I know this much, one day God willing, I shall be back in the second row again. They are mainly surly or uninterested and as for policing the use of phones or disruptive patrons - well, they may as well not be there (can you tell I am not tolerant of people with no theatre etiquette!!). This is the third time I've seen POTO, and each time the ending keeps the relentless pace, and the huge contrast of feelings - sensational! I would definitely recommend 'Phantom' to anyone. Still a top show in the West End, and has the audience numbers to prove it!! The theatre was quite warm for a chilly night, only felt cold when side door near the seats was open. I feel sorry for anyone who has the misfortune to experience this particular Phantom. Amazing seats which made the premium price worth it. Or just go see Les Mis for the 1,500th time. :) There is no seat in front of F1 to obscure the view and I (in F2) was lucky in that the seat in front of me (E1) was empty. Right on, monkey - what a lacklustre event Phantom at Her Majesty's has become. It was a dear wish of mine to go to see Phantom, and for my birthday I was treated by the family to the show. read more, His Majesty's is a lovely old Theatre. He is a very strong Raoul, not foppish and weedy at all. 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. A wonderful performance by all. Maybe he is quite new to the role, I'm not sure, but he is instantly forgettable; and there was far greater chemistry between Christine and the Phantom - she should have stayed with the Phantom and told Raoul to clear off! Is the view actually restricted from the Restricted View sitting area or is it ok? A line from one of the songs goes "Half the cast aren't here, but still the audience cheer" The same could be said of this performance r.e. She had fallen asleep after the first act. As for his voice, I don't see how some can say it's weak. As I mentioned this is not my kind of thing, but this is a MUST see for anyone, even if they think it is not 'up their street'. Here's my review for stalls O4: Our seats were on the back row at the aisle, and I have sat in similar seating at many other shows without problem. 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. And no matter how creepy Ramin Karimloo's 'Phantom' can be, his singing is beautiful and will blow you away. Dave Lorenz. ___________________________, 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. It's nice to hear the different levels he's brought to the role. Sound mix was often dreadful however. Regarding the view from the seat, well I agree thoroughly with the Monkey's point about 'Phantom' being over melodramatic, and I'm not really a Lloyd Webber fan but found it a great experience largely due to good performances and staging, - particularly from the seat's location. I couldn't have been more wrong, from the very beginning I was hooked and when the chandelier swings into the audience with the spine chilling music the hairs stood up on the back of my neck. Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Book London Theatre Week The Phantom of the Opera tickets in London on TodayTix. The overhang from the circle also restricted some of the performance that was above the stage resulting in only feet being seen. 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 was disappointed when I found out the main actor would not be playing the phantom. Anyway, yes I loved it. It's closer to the MCU than many people would like to admit. The show was tremendous, just hope you have a short person in front of you. I was very pleasantly surprised. McCanns masterpiece provides the perfect Phantom I prefer the old staging, and the older orchestration. This is the fourth time I've seen Phantom and it never disappoints. It was amazing seeing the costumes and actors close up and hearing the musical nuances from the orchestra which ordinarily you probably wouldn't hear. Also its right by the door so you can make a quick exit." ________________________________________, September 2015. Brilliant view, although little leg room - but that is because the theatre is old, so has to be expected. The sound is perfect, the view is perfect and this time there was lots of legroom. 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. I recently went to see 'The Phantom of the Opera' and thought it was excellent! We had 2 seats in row B of stalls (front row), what a nightmare, No leg room at all!!!!!! Ah well, still the best show there is, cannot see it enough times, and we still cry during it, and wish Christine would choose the Phantom instead! The seats were amazing and I was so close to the action, I did not have a problem with legroom or cricked necks. There is a real depth of emotion conveyed by the music and the stage performances of the actors was excellent. He seems to live the role and somehow seems to keep him fresh every time I've seen it. THE C AMBRIDGE HISTORY OF I R EL AND The eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were an era of continuity as well as change. . I don't think we missed a thing. Seats are slightly uncomfortable, but legroom was good. The beautiful sounds of Lloyd Webber's music, combined with the wonderful lyrics of Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, stay in your mind for weeks on end and, to be honest, it's not really such a bad thing! Cannot see the top level of the stage and the top level of the set. The show itself was very enjoyable but I did feel that it was starting to show its age a little and some of the characterisations are a little sloppy. Ciara Hemming. Loved it. Given a big enough budget, landing helicopters, flying cars or video screens do not prove a challenge to the set designer, whereas "Phantom's" "coups de theatre" are achieved almost entirely with VICTORIAN stage workings. >My favourites are: "Masquerade", "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" and "Think of Me", although I love all of it. _____________________, I went to see The Phantom of The Opera on the 1st December 2009 with a group of friends. _____________________________________________, 30th November 2017. *based on 10 bookings made through various agents' websites. Although you are blocked 15% of the stage, the play is so powerful that you can work around it. 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. I think this understudy made no difference in my enjoyment of the production. I absolutely loved it. Reader reviews. Angie Christie (Mrs) When I arrived home to look at the cast list I thought Rachel Barrell was an understudy for the understudy. To add more atmosphere, they should make all of the sound louder. Rachel Barrell as Christine and Oliver Thornton as The Phantom had amazing voices. Superb show straight from London's West End. Special mention to Sofia Escobar who plays Christine Daae. We were right underneath the chandelier. 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. 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. Chris Rouse. 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. ___________________, Went to see "Phantom of the Opera" on Tuesday 27th June 2006, it was BRILLIANT! 57 Haymarket, London SW1Y 4QL, England Open today: 11:00 - 23:30 Save West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London 16 Book in advance from 23.00 per adult Check availability View full product details Leanne_Dee Coventry, United Kingdom 13 13 Restricted view Review of Her Majesty's Theatre London Reviewed 14 July 2017 via mobile A depth and dimension beyond Johnsons shallow review made through various agents ' websites though! 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