It is, in a word, spectacular, by which I mean that it is all spectacle. No seat is far from an actors point of command; and the span of the seats matches their effective span of vision. Part of me was hoping for amazing music, awe-inspiring sets and an emotional rollercoaster of a story. Seat: Grand Circle C36. This show is an amazing visual spectacle and I would definitely go and see it again for that aspect of it alone. I got a half price ticket from the 'Get Into London Theatre's offer website (ended 17th March 2007) for the performance on 28th February 2007. The whole cast were fantastic but this man is one to watch. 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 seats in the theatre are all fairly good. Still the best theatre show of all the theatre shows Ive seen. The production was inspiring as always; I could never tire of seeing it. (Balcony) Still, I didn't expect to miss half the show. However, what I did NOT enjoy was the behaviour of some of the theatregoers on the row in front (we were Upper Circle E12 and E13). I feel ripped off and will never touch this company again. It was rather sad to see a show I love being massacred. The grand circle is only good if you are in the front few rows, but the worst seats in this theatre are actually the back of the stalls. I was just wondering how restricted the view will be from there. The flares were startling and I could feel the heat from them, the chandelier was scary, I would recommend these seats anytime. Delivering a range of family entertainment, pantomimes and musicals, it is one of the most prolific venues in the city. 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. I went to see Phantom of the Opera just after Christmas time. 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. I was also impressed with the leg room, I'm 6 foot and it was ample. So, THANK YOU! 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. Micke & Marita, Ume, Sweden. 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 am demanding a refund for the two tickets I purchased through lastminute.com for the 14th February 2012 performance of Phantom. Otherwise a great view with slight obstruction of front left of the stage. Port Talbot How much is it to Hi, What time does the Wednesday Matinee start for Kinky Boots please? ** 'First Cover' the first choice actor to take a lead role in case of another's illness. 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. The view from here was brilliant, and absolutely fantastic for the chandelier moments, as well as enabling you to see the Phantom at the top of the rig (which you would miss out on if further forward or under the overhang if further back). and didn't push any extras or merchandise at all. Even when I've heard Ramin when he's sick he still manages to produce a heart felt Phantom. Front Row Seats. Two friends and I went to the matinee performance of 'Phantom' on the 18th January 2011. Went to see The Jersey Boys on Wednesday 8th Feb at His Majesty's Aberdeen. Placed at the end of the aisle in the centre I could see everything and even the slight overhang above did not obscure too much of THE chandelier. We all thoroughly enjoyed the show andwhen the crowds had dispersed the staff bought out our wheelchair and had a good old natter with nanny asking herwhat she thought of the performance. We tell you the seats to buy, which to avoid, and how to get them at the best prices, Haymarket, Rachel is by far the best singer I have ever seen in the part, not sounding in pain or like she was struggling. The stalls tend to be a bit busier and the balcony a little quieter, so some people prefer the busier atmosphere downstairs while others prefer the extra space and better choice of seats the balcony usually offers. We've booked again.totally hooked!!! Fantastic all the way His Majesty's is a lovely old Theatre. It's certainly not a musical that I'd rush out and buy the OCR straight after but more perhaps pluck a handful of the best ones from i-tunes (or alternatively just nab my mother's 'Andrew Lloyd Webber Collections'!). UK Whichseats.com can't be held responsible for complaints arising from the use of this website. The music is very enjoyable and much more familiar than I expected. _____________________. Worst of all - missed the final part of the lair when, for all Id have know, Phantom could have just sauntered off stage!! Albeit unrequited. Though properly portrayed as the era of 'Protestant Ascendancy' it embraces two phases - the eighteenth century when that ascendancy was at its peak; and the nineteenth century when the Protestant elite sustained a determined rearguard defence in the face of the . We were in E 10, 11 and 12 in the stalls and they were very good. 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. John Owen-Jones made a decidedly un-menacing Phantom (great Valjean but ropey Phantom - remind you of anyone?) Having seen Scott before I was a little disappointed, as I hadn't been impressed with him on that occasion. I would call them up so they can tell you what the viewing problem is. ___________________________, 26th January 2017 (matinee). _______________. You can even enjoy a show from the front of thegrand circle, but be prepared to abseil down to them from a great height. I asked if they had anything better and they said, "they might do later". The cream of the crop, however, is anywhere fairly central up to row J in the stalls though the first two rows of the dress circle aren't bad either. Earl Carpenter as the Phantom showed potential, but isn't up to such a challenging role. 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. We knew the night before via Twitter that John Owen-Jones would not be the Phantom due to illness but knew that we would be in safe hands with Scott Davies as the understudy. Arrived 9am, about 15 people in front. _____________________. Even if there was someone sitting in E1, I think the rake would have been sufficient to see over their head. We where 3 rows back in the Royal Circle row C seat 14, I'm 6'1 and still had restricted view of most of the stage. Not sure if I will go again, certainly won't if I have to pay full price. I'd been wanting to see the show for ages, but didn't fancy paying a massive amount for the tickets. The best seats are in the centre of row D and G as they offer a good central view. I appreciate it is an operatic production, but when all the characters sang different lines at the same time it just came across as a cacophony of noise. The managers are the best I've seen in my humble opinion. This theatre is in need of a massive refurb. During the second I saw Katie Hall. You are close enough to the stage (there is no row A) to see most of the action and by sitting right at the side of the auditorium you didn't have to move your head from side to side too much to follow the action. The Merlyns worst seats are really not that bad, and certainly shouldnt put you off if theyre the last ones left. Maximum 2 per person, first come, first served. I would not recomend the seat for first time watching, but for a repeat visitor it's aceptable. The show is almost impossible to describe, as it is so good. Christian Ball, We sat in the Royal Circle and found the seating cramped and the view inferior to a good Stalls seat. The show was tremendous, just hope you have a short person in front of you. the use of understudies. 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. Fantastic all the way I had seen it once before, years ago, and she had never seen it. I wish this cast all the best for the rest of their contract, and I hope to see it again soon. The best of the elevator muzak score is heard within the first twenty minutes with almost all the best scenic effects and plot developments occurring simultaneously. 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 . 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. The show starts with an elderly Raoul (in a wheelchair) buying a music box at an auction at the old opera house that had being previously haunted by the phantom. I absolutely loved it. When we left and teemed out onto the street we saw an advertisement for the forthcoming De Niro movie, 'What just happened?' ________________________________________, I went last weekend (November 2014) with the wife. Add a reply. USE "BACK" BUTTON TO RETURN. But I had no need to worry at all! __________________, My 7 year old daughter and I recently went to see the show (February 9th 2006) and it was just brilliant. Leg room was very good, even for long legs. _____________________________________, We went to the matinee performance of 'Phantom of the Opera' on 23rd January 2014. No doubt there is a large amount of prima donna style 'drama', but come on! P.S. for a total of only 50! InterContinental (IHG) Hotels in Melbourne. 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. Friendly staff, comfortable seating and our party of four The monkey advises checking performance times on your tickets and that performances are happening as scheduled, before travelling. 'Good.not great. Christine was also very good and played the character well. But then I found your website, and spent over an hour reading anything and everything Phantom-related, and so it were that yesterday we stood for all of 45 minutes outside Her Majesty's Theatre, and got ourselves two tickets for the matinee, in the 4th row (stalls!) We would have preferred to think of him walking round in swirling mist in his black suit, and living in the theatre!!! Not to be put off from seeing the show, we ended up paying 62.50 each for seats 13 and 14 in Row J stalls, as having got there early, queued up etc, we weren't prepared to have second rate seats. And you see everything! The Phantom was sung just as well or even better than Michael Crawford, and Celia played Christine very well - she sang with a voice that was as it is supposed to be, clear and clean. I thought that after hearing the original cast on my CD so many times I would be disappointed but Iwasn't. McCanns Phantom is sensual, poignant and powerful, beautifully vulnerable, played and sung with aplomb. I couldn't see the chandelier rise all the way up to the ceiling due to the next level overhanging, but of the stage it was very good. I came back about 30minutes later, when all the queue had gone, and I asked what time would it be worth coming back later. It's closer to the MCU than many people would like to admit. She is so young, which is how the part was written, and her voice was so powerful where it needed to be. Her Majestys theatre is beautifully acoustic, and most of the stalls and dress circle benefit from almost no amplified sound, which is a rarity. 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. In general, it is best to get into the centre of any seating block, as some side seats can be very much on the side. Looking at, and listening to, those sitting around me, I rather got the impression that it has become nothing more than a tourist attraction that has to be seen on a visit to London, like Buckingham Palace or Piccadilly Circus. 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. However, make sure you see Celia Graham as Christine when you book this show. He portrays the Phantom as autistic, and he had all these mannerisms that I picked up on straight away. Intellectual Property can be trusted to equip you with the best possible basis for study of this dynamic subject. Sudbury, Suffolk. Grand circle may be better for these reasons than the rear of the stalls or dress circle where this action might be missed. Phantom of The Opera is like Marmite, you either love it or you hate it. 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. It would be nice if a soundtrack was available of the current cast. Theatremonkey braces itself for the backlash when it admits it found this show utterly, utterly lame. That being said, there are certainly good, better and best seats, and some clunkers. Seat reviews: 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). Our interval drinks order was takenand a selection of gifts from the kiosk was bought round to our seatsof which nanny bought the lot!! Theatremonkey can only update those in the dress circle and balcony, as only these have retained the original aisles. Whichseats.com is not affiliated to show producers or theatre owners. Book your tickets online for Her Majesty's Theatre, Melbourne: See 526 reviews, articles, and 132 photos of Her Majesty's Theatre, ranked No.27 on Tripadvisor among 781 attractions in Melbourne. Lo and behold, shortly after this, the people whose seats they had taken arrived which meant they had to move and the whole debacle started again with the whole row standing up. Whilst I thought the cast was good, no-one really blew me away. They are more central and much closer to the action. Ms Christina Brooks Well, Theatre Monkey, I have been to see the Phantom again, and it is just the best. Legroom was, of course, excellent in F1 and I thought very good in F2 bearing in mind my average height of 5'8''. 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. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOperaGhosts. The cast and costumes, the music was superb. Yes, it looks great and familiar tunes always make for an easier evening out, but why does all the emotion have to be so overblown? Tickets were 10 pounds each, knew beforehand it would be restricted view. Thankfully British queue etiquette prevailed and we were allowed in first. ______________________________________________, Seats: P4 and P5 (I was in P5) I never have a problem with legroom in the dress circle; I find the D/C my preferred place to sit in the theatre to the stalls. A definite must if your in London and want to see a show! 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. Having been told by the representative that yes you could in fact buy tickets on the door, at a cheaper price for the best seats in the house, we set off extra early, and arrived at the theatre at about 8.45am for the doors to open at 10am. 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. A must see West End Production. Dave Lorenz. If you really want to see a particular show I would go for slightly better seats. 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. I also thought Madame Giry wasn't nearly severe enough and Carlotta just didn't convince me at all. The rest of the cast were as usual fantastic. Stalls seats are on the ground level of the theatre. I don't usually complain but having paid 85 or thereabouts for the seat I felt a little upset. I was extremely disappointed. I would definitely recommend this show. Yes- the show had an amazing and powerful setbut if you can't see itwhat's the point? The show started on time and approximately 5 minutes later, approximately 25 latecomers arrived separately in small groups and were seated in with ushers along the Grand Circle. I'm sure you all wanted to know about that. Although you are blocked 15% of the stage, the play is so powerful that you can work around it. Make the most of the situation and dont sweat the small stuff! I wanted to experience a West End show as even at only 24, I saw it as one of those things you have to do sometime in your life. My criticism of this theatre and show is that unless you book early, the theatre's seat allocations are actually not great (because ticket agencies take their allocations apparently), especially if like me you are picky with were you sit with Theatremonkey's advice at the ready! Very restricted view View 1/5 Comfort 4/5 Legroom 4/5 I wanted to watch the play so bad, I took a chance on the seat. Terrific view of the stage and actors, it was great to be close enough to see the expressions on their faces. I actually started off really liking his performance.
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