MENANDER. In the trio with Phantom and Christine, Raoul's voice did not project, and his interjections were lost I wish this cast all the best for the rest of their contract, and I hope to see it again soon. 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. Katie Hall as Christine was what I hoped. Yes view is restricted. The whole show is hidden behind a huge chandelier, and some very talented singers. Alf I sat in G2 and realised that the seat looked new and had obviously been refurbished. While its largely true of all the big venues, its especially true of the Princess: those back rows of the grand circle (the top level) are ludicrously high, and watching a show from them feels like peering at an ant colony from a helicopter. ___________________________, 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. 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? After seeing John Owen Jones twice, and Scott Davies once, I thought Earl Carpenter did a pretty good job - though vocally John Owen Jones was better. ___________________________. _____________________. I felt like a little kid even though I am 56 years old!! With a seating capacity of 1,670 across three levels, it is the eighth largest theatre in London and has often been used to premiere new musicals before they transfer to the West End. Obviously the restricted ones have their downfalls but at least you know that in advance. 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. Beats the DVD any day!! It was my first time to see it and thanks to theatremonkey, I got a full-priced ticket less 20! THE C AMBRIDGE HISTORY OF I R EL AND The eighteenth and nineteenth centuries were an era of continuity as well as change. If they ever get around to rehabbing this tired theater, they need to adjust the rake. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. We sat in the Royal Circle and found the seating cramped and the view inferior to a good Stalls seat. However, make sure you see Celia Graham in the role of Christine rather than the dreadful Katie Knight-Adams. ____________________________, Went to see Phantom again last week (June 2007) it must be 15 years since I last saw it. How can you expect a musical about Opera to be anything but Melodrama?????? The stalls have an intimate seating arrangement with each row having a maximum of 35 seats. Neither did they do anything to silence the couple behind us who were just carrying on a conversation during the show. Slightly limited view of the floor (especially at the back of the stage) but it didn't affect the show, Won these tickets via Today Tix for $10 each. 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. Earl Carpenter as the Phantom showed potential, but isn't up to such a challenging role. Also if youve seen the show previously you know when to look up, and I saw the Phantom when he was in the gods - and also saw him when he was in the angel structure (I never noticed before that the sculpture's eyes and mouth are lit up when the Phantom is on it - which I never would have known if I hadn't sat there). In my opinion, "Phantom" was the last major musical not to be simply a product of technology. St. James's, It was extraordinary. This is not the Andrew Lloyd Webber / Sarah Brightman Story because occasionally the . Still a top show in the West End, and has the audience numbers to prove it!! However, you might be better off with front balcony seats than with rear mezzanine, especially at older theaters such as the Lyceum, the Belasco, and the Shubert. The comparison with the latter being particularly apt, as that too is always a disappointment. Unfortunately by this time we felt completely disconnected from the scene on stage and this was seemingly the case also for the latecomers who commenced to chat quite openly. McCanns masterpiece provides the perfect Phantom . Still sorry he failed to get the girl! I will say it is hard to decide where the good seats are. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. For the (access rate) of 29.75 I thought it was great value. The Merlyns worst seats are really not that bad, and certainly shouldnt put you off if theyre the last ones left. Not being a fan of Lloyd Webber works, I must confess a soft spot for Phantom. Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. (Balcony) Still, I didn't expect to miss half the show. It was a brilliant show and I want to see it again. 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! If you're in the stalls you won't see the chandelier fall or like below the knee on everyone. Best seats are dress circle A 19 and 20. I was rather annoyed when a man came to the front of the Circle and told everyone to lean back. 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 went with a friend to the Saturday (June 8th 2013) matinee performance of this amazing show. Katie's vocal range is out of this world and I feel so lucky to have seen both Katie and Sofia and could not choose who played it better! It feels like you are peering through a letterbox, and should be avoided. You'll 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. Managed to get 3 tickets in the stalls row M, seats 20,21,22 - checked out this guide and thought fair value was acceptable. They played Christine and The Phantom to perfection. Coupled with a very limited choice of seats, I went for these. What is restricted view at Her Majesty's theatre? Pretty central and close to the stage so you can really experience the show. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. 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. ________________________. I'd recommend this seat, even for a first timer, as long as they are not a grump, and are a theatre fan who doesn't mind a really close view with a bit of a restriction. His voice was beautiful in my opinion he was the best phantom I have seen. I had to head-bob most of the night. Anne Seat reviews: I'd been wanting to see the show for ages, but didn't fancy paying a massive amount for the tickets. As for the showI've seen it three times now and I've never been disappointed yet. ** 'First Cover' the first choice actor to take a lead role in case of another's illness. Kate Radmilovic and Rohan Tickell as 'Carlotta' (she really was fantastic) and 'Piangi' were fabulous. Very good leg room. Opera is an extremely symbolised art form and Phantom manages to capture it's darkness and romanticism beautifully. Combining its original, stunning heritage design with modern architecture, the gorgeous proscenium theatre seats close to 1,500 people across three levels. 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! I was very pleasantly surprised. However, the only part of the stage missing is the very bottom left, which includes the drawing room door. Christina. Additionally, I am a 6ft tall fellow, and felt very comfortable, since I was on the aisle. Don't get me wrong there was nothing BUT good I could say about the performance, however I just wanted to point out the problem that I encountered with Stalls G2 and that it may be useful for you to know. How to find cheap and discount price tickets, Tips for First Time and Overseas Visitors, http://www.thephantomoftheopera.com/london, https://www.facebook.com/ThePhantomOfTheOpera, https://uk.thephantomoftheopera.com/day-tickets/, https://www.lovetheatre.com/theatremonkey. _____________________. Christian Ball, Gina Beck was Christine and she was phenomenal. Willenhall. ____________________________, 9th July 2011. Saying that I thought the set and costumes were well produced. Grand Circle section Left B row 28 seat AmitTheatre Her Majesty's Theatre The Phantom Of The Opera Reader reviews. 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 thought it strange that the three seats (10,11 and 12) in front of me were unoccupied. So if anything is happening higher up the stage you cannot see it. It depends so much on the show. Despite one of the Front of House making an announcement just before the show began that people should NOT change seats and sit in seats that were unoccupied (in case of latecomers - hmmmmy opinion is that if you are late, you should have to wait at the back until the interval but maybe I'm harsh! Cannot see the top level of the stage and the top level of the set. How much is it to Hi, What time does the Wednesday Matinee start for Kinky Boots please? ________________________________________, I went last weekend (November 2014) with the wife. She's Portuguese so I'm guessing that English is not her first language, but you'd never guess from her performance. Pillar on the left that did block out some of the performance. 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. 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. 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. The venue is just beautiful, fits perfectly for such show. The young man sitting behind me (who was taller than me) spent the whole performance with his knees banging against the back of my seat! My praise is reserved for McCanns masterpiece performance, combining a slight subtle stature with an explosive, concentrated, resonant Phantom. With Sofia she seemed a bit more mature to compliment; but with Katie she acted so much younger, they did seem like childish yet lovable girlfriends. CA, USA. The latecomers were held back our side, and then began lots of standing by Ushers in the middle of the aisle waiting to place the theatregoers. Beth 2000-2023"Theatremonkey," "Theatermonkey," "Chip" and "Sammy"are registered trademarks. Go and see it, if you're around and be sure you book good tickets to enhance the experience. Sofia Escobar is a superb Christine, young and naive, and in fine voice. I took my mother to see this show as a birthday treat on the 25th June 2005 and it certainly didn't disappoint. 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. Legroom was, of course, excellent in F1 and I thought very good in F2 bearing in mind my average height of 5'8''. For once theatremonkey I think you are wrong. I have since listened to the music from the original cast (Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman), but in my opinion, Earl Carpenter (Phantom) and Rachel Barrell (Christine) are far more talented. Vol. She loved the whole thing, but was a little bit worried that the chandelier might fall on our heads! The supporting cast were fairly anonymous too. We sat in the Grand Circle, Row B16 and B17. My view was very good. I was tempted to have a word with the sound desk operator on the way out and tell him to turn Carlotta's mic up, there are lots of times when her mouth moves and not sound can be heard. Highly recommended. Slightly perplexed, I informed her of the conversation had the day previously with a See box office member of staff, she hinted that this keeps happening and See continually give out wrong information, and that I should make a formal complaint to them about what had happened. ___________________________. In fact we were so impressed we went to the Stage Door (and missed our train, but it was worth it). This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. Such an angelic yet powerful voice, a beautiful face and wonderful stage presence. We saw Ashleigh Fleming as Christine, who isn't one of the usual alternate 'Christine's.' The head of the man in front of me obscured my view slightly and my partner (who is 6'4") found that the legroom was not sufficient for him and he was a bit uncomfortable and had to keep shifting in his seat. Offer is only valid for weekdays after 4pm and all day weekends. Kent After consulting Theatremonkey (thanks again, your website is always a great help), we booked four seats in Upper Circle seats E15 to 18. anonymous Nov 8, 2022. McCanns Phantom is sensual, poignant and powerful, beautifully vulnerable, played and sung with aplomb. He has tremendous stage presence, his voice is flawless and the energy he put into the role was clear for all to see. Nat Keyskeys2494@yahoo.com You get a great view of actors nasal hair, but no sense of the production as a whole. The Musical which brought the dress circle forward, making it a pretty good location if you want to take in the production's set. This was incredibly disappointing too. _____________________________________________, I've asked around, and by all accounts you know your stuff, so would you please explain to me, in words a simple Northerner will understand, how Phantom lasted even a year in London's glittering West End, let alone 73!!! She is superb. Whoever directs this show deserves to swing from the iconic chandelier for effectively muzzling the eponymous star of the show. If you really want to see a particular show I would go for slightly better seats. Both the current London Christine's are also amazing; the passion with which they sing is brilliant. Rachel Barrell was also excellent as Christine. I would agree with the reviews, the seats are central and give a clear view of all areas of the stage. Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee Live!! I felt sorry for Earl that he had to work with such a bad performer who was overacting all the time. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works 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. Phantom of the Opera, 22Oct2017, I knew I would have a restriced view but it wasn't too bad. (is that a word?!) 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. 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. Hertfordshire. Angie Christie (Mrs) 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 2 seats in row B of stalls (front row), what a nightmare, No leg room at all!!!!!! I was hooked from that moment on, from the start to the finish. I have two more bookings to go, and am in danger of turning into a nerd, but really, just the best show there is! Rachel is by far the best singer I have ever seen in the part, not sounding in pain or like she was struggling. I loved the costumes and sets, the dramatic music and the lavishness of it all. Close enough to see the actors expressions and costume details but not to see any secrets behind the special effects. Her Majesty's Theatre has a special offer if you PREBOOK with Secure Parking, 59 Lonsdale St, Melbourne. Stalls F16 and F17: 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. The Literary Theory Handbook introduces students to the history and scope of literary theory, showing them how to perform literary analysis, and providing a greater understanding of the historical contexts for different theories.. A new edition of this highly successful text, which includes updated and refined chapters, and new sections on contemporary theories His voice cracked twice more during the second half, and I felt a little bit sorry for him because I can imagine that is one of the worst things that could happen to anyone on stage. The atmosphere created was a particular plus-point for me, and by the end of show I was hooked. Ms Christina Brooks Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. Went to see 'The Phantom of the Opera' for a second time on 29th October 2008 in the evening. Providing an unrivalled account of the law in this area, this book also examines the ethical and policy influences which have shaped its development, giving you a solid basis for further exploration of the subject. The balcony seats tend to be pretty high up, but they might be the best choice for the budget-conscious. The score was unimaginative and bland, the sets looked dated and the 'special effects' were clunky and distracting. The management pairing of Barry James (greatest Thenardier in my opinion) and Gareth Snook are the best I've seen, they work well together. 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. _____________________, I went to see the show in March 2009 and we sat in row C of the stalls, seats C11, C12, and C13. 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! Brilliant view, although little leg room - but that is because the theatre is old, so has to be expected. cherylbrazier@hotmail.com They work so hard to make the show one of the best I have ever been lucky enough to see. I had no idea such incredible music could be ruined so easily. Melbourne Theatre Companys purpose-built theatre has a few detractors, who claim that the venue is subtly elitist; the further back you are, the more disconnected you feel. We agree with your view that the show is 'lame', although I personally enjoyed it having embraced that fact. Save your money for the tour, guys - at least they *have to* keep that one sharp. Beware there is no actual spot to queue and we waited at one of the door on Haymarket but when they opened at 10am they opened another door. I do believe that he single handedly ruined the show. This seat provided a great view of the stage action. They can hold the audience within the compass of their eyes. ____________________________________, Show Review: I didnt know whether I would like this show as I find Andrew Lloyd Webber shows a bit schmaltzy; but I have to say this was one of the best shows I have ever seen. The songs are fantastic, the set is amazing and the storyline is exciting, maddening, and devastating all at once. I have always loved the music and have watched the recent DVD release a few times but NOTHING compares to the live stage version. Killian impressed me straight away. Best seats are dress circle A 19 and 20. JackieMc 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. I enjoyed it very much, my whole opinion of opera has changed. There . 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. It's nice to hear the different levels he's brought to the role. Keep up the great work, team Theatremonkey, you are the best in what you do! London So if it's slightly less Operatic than the rest- this is forgivable. ___________________, 18 years, and its still playing to sold out audiences every night! Even if there was someone sitting in E1, I think the rake would have been sufficient to see over their head. Loved every minute of it. But wait until this cast moves on. Over all, an excellent afternoon's entertainment, especially as we had only paid 33.00 for our seats as part of a group discount." This show is simply amazing; the cast do a great job carrying the heavy story and musical score. Amazing. If I had my way, phones, crisps, sweets, food, drink and chatting during shows would be imprisonable offences!!! ____________________________, I would just like to add my review of a most wonderful and exhilarating performance of 'Phantom' (9th June 2007). Seat: Grand Circle C36. I adored Carlotta. Our visit 9th June 2007 2.30pm performance. There is an aisle that runs mid-way through the auditorium, and the best seats are on either side of this aisle as these are the centre seats. She even lip-synced the duet 'Phantom of the Opera' because suddenly her voice was completely different. 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. The acoustics were very good also. 5. But I had no need to worry at all! The box office clerk said they were running in a new cast and this made it even more enjoyable, queuing whilst listening to some good choral singing. If youre sitting in the first few rows of the stalls seats, you may even be able to touch the stage and see performers blink. 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! 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