They work so hard to make the show one of the best I have ever been lucky enough to see. 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). When I got to the show and saw the cast board, Scott Davies was listed as the Phantom alongside Katie; and I had one other understudy - Marc Vastenavont as Piangi. 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. Not being a big fan of the majority of music used throughout (in particular when they were supposed to be actually performing in an opera) much of it did nothing for me, and I found myself hoping many numbers would hurry along. Is the view actually restricted from the Restricted View sitting area or is it ok? l think this is a great performance, I would have to disagree with the monkey saying it was ''lame.'' The drinks at the middle break were extremely expensive, but this is LONDON. He has brought a fresh take on the role and a vitality which is refreshing after some of the Phantoms I've seen who seem to have just walked through the role. 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. A special mention to Oliver Thornton as Raoul.absolutely terrible! What is restricted view at Her Majesty's theatre? We uncover the best of the city and put it all in an email for you. I went to see this on Monday 5th January 2009, my first visit. Not dreadful but certainly not worth 25 in any way shape or form. No. Beats the DVD any day!! On the downside, the set and staging is clever, but not used efficiently. They tend to get in the way, wherever you sit. Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee Live!! We did, and this vision in baggy shorts, spikey hair and sunglasses was The Phantom!!! 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! It was a brilliant show and I want to see it again. Keep up the great work, team Theatremonkey, you are the best in what you do! 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. All three of us thought it was absolutely outstanding: John Owen-Jones was so powerful and charismatic as the Phantom, his voice was amazing (I was only sorry we didn't see as much of him as I would have liked! Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. Legroom is a bit tight in these seats but it didn't detract from my enjoyment. 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. 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. The Seat The music is very enjoyable and much more familiar than I expected. PUBLIC TRANSPORT __________________________________. 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. I totally disagree with Theatremonkey. 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. Plus, I have to admit I would have gone a bit earlier but after hearing Ben Foster on TV singing a song from 'Phantom' I put off going until he had left the cast as I thought he sounded dreadful. Would definitely sit here again but would be more wary of B11 as that seat seemed more behind the conductor than I was - definitely worth the green rating on the seating plan. I found the leg room really good for my 6ft frame, the seat padding seemed quite thin though but it was comfortable. I was, however, very disappointed in the performance of the gent playing Raoul. While some seats cost 144.50 each, there will be 15,000 tickets at 15 for key workers, under 30s and those receiving jobseeker's allowance or other benefits, plus 15,000 free tickets for. Close enough to see the actors expressions and costume details but not to see any secrets behind the special effects. Now getting excellent shows to the area coming further north than Edinburgh or Glasgow. Therefore I thought day seats would be perfect. My first moan goes to Raoul (who is currently played by Oliver Thornton). The supporting cast frankly just seemed happy to be there. BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. The theatre was quite warm for a chilly night, only felt cold when side door near the seats was open. Coupled with a very limited choice of seats, I went for these. 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. Series Dedication The Red Gambit series of books is dedicated to my grandfather, the boss-fellah, Jack 'Chalky' White, Chief Petty Officer [Engine Room] RN, my de facto father until his untimely death from cancer in 1983, and a man who, along with many millions of others, participated in the epic of history that we know as World War Two . 2 answers. Messrs Colin and Asa Mccarthy-Burton 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! 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. The tyranny of distance is lessened in the back of the stalls and dress circle thanks to the refurbishment, but depending on the scale of the production currently playing, you may wish to avoid the nosebleed sections if you want the best view in the house. Needless to say, in the end an ineffably wet aristocrat gets the girl and the deformed freak vanishes. 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. However, I did find this seat a little bit tight myself, however not tight enough to decrease my enjoyment of the show. Well, what can I say? He said, just wait a moment. I would like to add that having now sat in both the Dress Circle and the Stalls, it somehow felt like the singing sounded clearer (could hear nuances and soft breathy bits) in the Stalls F16/17, whereas the orchestra sounded better (could feel vibrations and hear clearer contrast between strings and percussion) in the Dress Circle A15/16. Good meal, and good seats (A24 and A25, front row of Dress Circle.) As a 45th birthday treat for my Wife we travelled from South Wales to see the Phantom ( for the umpteenth time!) I think all the seats in the stalls at both sides at the back will be the same. Please pass this on to all of the cast (company) and production team. We both had to agree though that Earl Carpenter, as the Phantom, was superb, he gave so much to his performance in the final scenes that we were both quite moved and I have never before been able to feel for this character. The curtains need a good wash (as an earlier reviewer noted, I think), but it was still great!!! 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. My biggest gripe is that the great singing that one would have every right to expect from an "opera-based" show is virtually nonexistent. Rachel Barrell played Christine and Andrew Thwaite was Raoul, and there was a stand in conductor as well. Brilliant show was well worth going to Aberdeen to see this. When I got to the box office, they offered 2 seats in row Q, to the side. Seat reviews: We loved it so much we went back a week later with my parents, this time sitting in the Upper Circle in seats D 12,13,14,15, very good seats, with a better view than the more expensive seats we had first time round, again a wonderful performance, my only complaint is that the volume could be louder. The cast I have to say are one of the strongest I have seen for a long time. But it is often possible to grab cheaper tickets on the sides of the stalls, where slight sightline restrictions are compensated by the immediacy of the performers. Karen. Our seats were on the back row at the aisle, and I have sat in similar seating at many other shows without problem. The seats looked quite new and were very comfy. I was totally "involved" whilst watching this one, feeling exhilarated and frightened, then sentimental and even a little tearful at the end!! Also, for the record, Brian McCann is a 'swing'* in the programme - yes, but he is also listed as 'first cover'** for the Phantom, Scott Davies is the standby Phantom, i.e., the 'alternate. I'll keep this short as I have done a review before. I wish this cast all the best for the rest of their contract, and I hope to see it again soon. 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. 1st in line got O3 which wasn't better. This is the fourth time I have seen Theatremonkey's favourite 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. I truly understand this statement now. How wrong we were! 'Christine' played by Leila Benn Harris was amazing and loved her to bits. South Wales E-Book Overview. When the Phantom was on top looking down he seemed to be looking directly at us. Rachel Barrell as Christine and Oliver Thornton as The Phantom had amazing voices. I am 5' 11" tall and my knees where jammed against the seat in front. 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. Phantom of the Opera, 07Jul2016, Whichseats.com is not affiliated to show producers or theatre owners. It really was entertainment at its best. It's nice to hear the different levels he's brought to the role. Row D Seats 16 and 17. At about 11am he called me forward and offered two seats at the end of row E and row B (front row). 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. Legroom was ample and the view was fantastic, I think we saw everything there was to see, so didn't feel restricted in anyway. In fact, I would say about a maximum of 10 minutes through the whole show is spent watching people lean. 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"After deciding it was finally time to see The Phantom of the Opera, I didn't want to pay too much for something I wasn't sure I would enjoy. From here the music and sound was also excellent. We had Stalls G 1 and 2. John Owen-Jones was playing the Phantom and I was so impressed by his range, acting and general musicality. 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. Zac21621 Dec 11, 2022. The big disappointment was Katie Knight Adams, I have never seen someone sing and act so badly on stage (and I have seen many shows). 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. _____________________. A "Must-See" indeed. Performance schedule. Despite some of the performances not being so good, and it starting to look a bit tired, 'The Phantom of the Opera' is still a great spectacle and a thrilling piece of theatre. I first saw John playing the part of one of the students in Les Mis many years ago - he stood out even then! Okay, so Phantom is kitschy faux-Puccini with a sprinkle of mainstream rock but I like kitsch, Puccini, and Rock (not necessarily in that order), so Im fine with that. In my review of two weeks ago I wrote about a wooden block at the front of the stage which appeared to contain lighting, from further away I can confirm it does contain lighting, and it does appear in the second act. 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 sat in the GRAND CIRCLE in Row H seats 26 and 27. Visited 25th February 2014: evening performance. Our visit 9th June 2007 2.30pm performance. Vol. We sat, on the recommendation of this website and one or two others, in seats 20 and 21 of row C of the Royal Circle - the very best seats in the entire theatre. Although you are blocked 15% of the stage, the play is so powerful that you can work around it. Loved it. It was extraordinary. Premium seats (Central Stalls an' all!) I've seen many shows and this is undoubtedly the greatest of them all. 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. I would definitely recommend 'Phantom' to anyone. 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. (I rank McCanns performance with some of the greats that I have been lucky enough to see, including Robert Stephens, John Wood, Simon Russell Beale, Philip Quast, Kenneth Branagh, Steve Balsamo, and John Owen Jones.) Kelsey R. Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. JackieMc ___________________________, Phantom Of The Opera - 18th October 2017 Evening - Stalls Seat B12. A great performance at a really amazing price. Enjoy amenities such as VIP entrance, parking, club access and more Need Help? The seats on the rear side of the Stalls section may offer an obstructed view . ___________________. Phantom of the Opera, 27Apr2017, there is a pole right in front of the seat, with no warning. ___________________________, To all concerned with the production and performance of this show. For those who expect a traditional musical, do not go here. 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. Because of this - for the first time, I didn't care what happened at the end of the musical. 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!! Book London Theatre Week The Phantom of the Opera tickets in London on TodayTix. This will give you the best chance at unimpeded views. I was travelling from Croatia to London with my 15-year old daughter for a few days stay. Is the Director's Box upgrade worth getting for pre-show and the interval? '*** Port Talbot, South Wales Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm Such an angelic yet powerful voice, a beautiful face and wonderful stage presence. 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. 'Good.not great. 18 May 2023. Youll have either an incomplete view because of the position of the seats, or something may be in your line of sight like a pole, speakers, or the sound board. Current new cast was excellent too John Owen Jones and Celinde Schoenmaker. I own; POTO compact mirror, a POTO monkey music box that plays "Masquerade", a POTO mug and a framed POTO poster with all my tickets in..does that make me a sad Monkey???? Firstly, I should say that our seats were perfect. He has two great Christine's in Gina Beck and Robyn North. The legroom in E12 and E13 is very poor indeed and I would not sit in the Upper Circle again - although the view was acceptable, it wasn't brilliant (although you do get up close and personal with the Phantom when he's up to mischief way above the stage). _____________________, Seats: Royal Circle row C 25 and 27. It sits low, so you dont feel you are peering down on a show, and it is relatively close to the stage. 8 Grand Circle K8 reviews at the Her Majesty's Theatre (His Majesty's Theatre) General 3.5/5 View 3/5 Comfort 1/5 Legroom 4.5/5 Slightly restricted view 50% Avoid if you're short 50% based on 2 reviews Average seat price * min max 58.75 48.8 43.75 *based on 16 bookings made through various agents' websites. 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. If you ring for tickets and talk to the theatre direct and see the seating plan you could be ok. THE C AMBRIDGE HISTORY OF I R EL AND The eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were an era of continuity as well as change. We had hoped to see the incumbent Phantom, John Owen-Jones after being mightily impressed by his latest performances in the 'Les Mis' tour and the 'Three Phantoms' concert but unfortunately illness had struck and so with much trepidation we took our seats to watch his alternate Scott Davies. As for the show itself, it is hard to describe how wonderful it is, the music, the storyline etc. 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. Anyway, yes I loved it. The musical itself was fantastic. Rachel Barrell as Christine sung with considerable volume (but see below) and was the best of the cast. A feature of the performance I'd never really been forced to consider before in the theatre was the amplification of the singers. Killian Donnelly is great too, although Im intrigued how Jon Robyns will do. Didn't like this musical - worst musical I have seen in West End. The balcony seats tend to be pretty high up, but they might be the best choice for the budget-conscious. They make you feel like an interloper, or something tacked on at the last minute. The story is amazing as ever and the new cast (different from the last time) was just as good if not better. __________________. Dj vu! There is a real depth of emotion conveyed by the music and the stage performances of the actors was excellent. This was incredibly disappointing too. 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 . We were in Row B, which is the first row, I am only 5' 2" and my knees were crushed against a low black wall between me and the orchestra, sit further back for a much better view. Stalls B18 and B19: basically the perfect seats, and quite reasonably priced when on sale. For an untrained singer his natural vocal technique is outstanding. Can't wait to go back and see it again. The rest of the time he sings in a low-level, half-speaking-half-singing manor that I find most unsatisfying, if not actually irritating (as someone hoping to see great singing). 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? The Merlyn is technically a flexible seating space, and has been set up in traverse, thrust and even with no seating at all. The rest of the cast were very good, and it was a great evening. I adored Carlotta. Having now also sat in the Stalls, the depth of the stage is more visible from the upper levels, for example from the Dress Circle I could see the entire blanket of smoke covering the stage floor, whereas from the Stalls (F16, F17) the floor of the stage is at eye level so from that angle the blanket of smoke appeared as a thin layer overflowing the stage. I had to phone See again, and after much discussion over the phone, they begrudgingly gave me their complaints department email address (something very difficult to find online). 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! I'm going to see the musical for the first time. The leg room was more than adequate, I am 6ft2 and had no trouble at all. Got to the theatre at 8.45am and we were first in the day seats queue. I was aware my Husband was uncomfortable all night and it was a pleasure when it was all over. Tut tut Christine Daae! I deliberately didn't buy the cheapest tickets available as I wanted a good quality viewing experience, but I fail to see how we had anything other than the worst seats in the house. Saw this last night (30th March 2005) and unfortunately we didnt enjoy this show. However, the Grand Circle does give you good views of the Phantom up to his tricks which is quite good fun to see. Most of it was drowning in an excess of sentimentality and melodrama. Another joined at 9am by 10 am there were probably 12 people in the queue. __________________, My 7 year old daughter and I recently went to see the show (February 9th 2006) and it was just brilliant. It needs a reason to be kept going; new energy and fervour. All in all an enjoyable afternoons entertainment but not a show we will be rushing back to soon. It had me in tears and goosebumps in parts. But always, he's full of passion. I always avoid the restricted areas just in case. I somehow managed to miss seeing Phantom of the Opera until the end of May 2005. Sarah, You may also get moved to a better seat if the auditorium isn't full! 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 left feeling cheated. If anyone in front of you leans forward, they completely obscure your view and you have quite an area of stage left cut off from view. Monique Special mention to Sofia Escobar who plays Christine Daae. We would have preferred to think of him walking round in swirling mist in his black suit, and living in the theatre!!! Brian McCann (named as swing on the website) donned the mask and was completely ill-prepared for the role. 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. Emma We were seated in the Grand Circle, D5 and D6. They join Matt Blaker as Raoul and Kelly Glyptis as Carlotta, Matt Harrop as Monsieur Firmin, Adam Linstead as Monsieur Andr, Greg Castiglioni as Ubaldo Piangi, Francesca Ellis as Madame Giry and Ellie Young as Meg Giry. ____________________, Brian McCann but as Phantom he cant! Breakthrough. 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. The London productions which come to the Granite City are so well received and always five star. Also, being the main theatre in Aberdeen all the shows are usually here so you don't have much choice. 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 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! Rachel Barrell made a marvellously emotional Christine and kept her as the feisty chorus girl of Leroux's original novel. Beware of their Best Available Seats offer. Simon Bailey was Raoul, and he was really good considering the part he plays makes him look like a wuss. Our budget was limited so we got Grand circle, F24 and 25. How many seats does a London theatre have? Legroom is poor but manageable (Im 61 and it was a small problem, but easy to forget about when watching the production). I don't usually complain but having paid 85 or thereabouts for the seat I felt a little upset. Different shows have different set up on stage so if they say restricted viewing I would would take them at their word. Will Barratt as Raoul was very good, if not particularly memorable. ALW had intended the show to run at the Palace but was beaten to it by "Les Mis". Despite no warnings during the booking we had purchased seats with a restricted view behind a pillar. Some of these seats however are only slightly restricted, and it is possible to sit in such a way that you have a great view of the stage at a heavily reduced price! The balcony ledge only comes up to just under waist height, and there is a narrow bar which comes up slightly higher. Only the unexpected and deeply moving graveyard scenes and 'Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again' prevent act two drowning in bathos. This is not the Andrew Lloyd Webber / Sarah Brightman Story because occasionally the musician also bursts into song. Ive only ever heard him in Avenue Q, which is a very different beast Or am I missing something? 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