I have long-awaited for a discounted ticket to this show. We were 3 rows from the front, and was very close to the stage. I will be going back soon to see this wonderful show! CA, USA. ____________________. I've seen it several times now and can't wait to go again! Even the upstairs balconies are charming in their own way, if you dont mind leaning over the railings. This is a Paris set, gothic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical with Cameron Mackintosh in charge of the spectacle. 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. here) that the Grand Circle isn't particularly high. I've seen the show a handful of times in town and on tour, but never before have I experienced such a soulless performance by such a tired-looking cast. Performance schedule. __________________________________, October 3rd 2016. Only the unexpected and deeply moving graveyard scenes and 'Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again' prevent act two drowning in bathos. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. 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. Evening Performance on Monday 28th November 2016. I thought I'd be cramped - but I'd sacrifice that for our experience- and it shouldn't affect my much more reasonably sized wife. Faris. 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. I really dont waste much energy crying over spilt milk. When we left and teemed out onto the street we saw an advertisement for the forthcoming De Niro movie, 'What just happened?' The cast was excellent, and the Phantom's performance was quite impressive and emotional. Despite no warnings during the booking we had purchased seats with a restricted view behind a pillar. You may also get moved to a better seat if the auditorium isnt full! 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. 855-315-0431 Concerts Bad Bunny Billie Eilish Bon Jovi Coldplay Dua Lipa Elton John 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. My cousin is only 5'5" and she said there was not much leg room either. Sherrie Ok, enough of the money talk. Nic Greenshields was in the role, however! 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. As for the show itself, it is hard to describe how wonderful it is, the music, the storyline etc. Not that there was much action coming from the unengaging acting and plot. There are some poles in the way and as has been said below the view can be blocked by the balcony above. Tiny (child sized it appeared), and old - they leave you aching by the end of the performance. 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 Willenhall. A definite must if your in London and want to see a show! She is superb. Some of the key moments happen on Down-Stage Right, but fortunately the singing and lines are so clear you can visualise it for yourself. I took front row. - and would recommend anyone to see it Chris HISTORY OF THE STAGE. This seat provided a great view of the stage action. Opera is an extremely symbolised art form and Phantom manages to capture it's darkness and romanticism beautifully. 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. Legroom was just tolerable, but otherwise comfortable. The very back of the balcony is a long way away, and can make even the biggest shows seem remote. Alex was very charming, the nicest actor I've ever met. The above two comments drew this reply from previous reviewer Will Cooper: I'd just like to counter some of your most recent and scathing phantom reviews. At that time you heard her voice only over the speakers and not coming from the stage as before (I was very close). ______________________________, Stalls F10:There's a good view of the whole of the stage even though the seat is nearer the end of the row. Christine was one of the only redeeming qualities. ___________________, I saw Phantom of the Opera for the first on 13th July 2006. We bought tickets for the show on-line, based on theatremonkey.coms comments. I went to see the show on Sat 8th January 2011 and was overwhelmed by Brian McCanns Phantom performance. A ,.^ : ^*> s amertcan CommontDealti^si LOUISIANA JISIANA ro ACCOMPANY vERT PHELPS MERICAN COMMONWEALTHS. ____________________. Edward Bernstone There was plenty of legroom and the view was very good. All seat numbers have now changed. Overall, myself and my fiance both really enjoyed the show. Christian Toime I'll definitely be looking to check out "Love Never Dies." This means that your view of the stage may be partially blocked. 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. It looks lavish, and the orchestra is huge by modern standards, but, and it's a big but, IT'S RUBBISH. They were asked by the staff to stop leaning forward onto the front of the Dress Circle though, but they still obscured a lot of my view. I didn't really enjoy this show much and wonder if it's getting a little tired now. 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! The best seats are in the centre of row D and G as they offer a good central view. Will Barret as Raoul, well, sorry but he's awful. Yes he's contemporary and rocky but it is what it is. What a spectacle! I had to head-bob most of the night. And occasionally ruined by the worst. Legroom is a bit tight in these seats but it didn't detract from my enjoyment. We'll probably revisit next year if the kids demand!! 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). Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. The cast is completed by Hollie Aires, Connor Carson, Corina Clark, Michelle Cornelius, Edward Court, Lily De-La-Haye, Hywel Dowsell, Serina Faull, James Gant, Eilish Harmon-Beglan, Emma Harris, Yukina Hasebe, Thomas Holdsworth, Olivia Holland-Rose, Jacob Hughes, Grace Hume, James Hume, Tim Morgan, Michael Robert-Lowe, Eve Shanu-Wilson, Tim Southgate, Anouk Van Laake, Jasmine Wallis, Ralph Watts, Skye Weiss, Simon Whitaker, Lizzie Wofford and Andrew York. Anne BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. 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. A big compliment however for Wendy Ferguson as Carlotta, she was very very good. 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. I first saw 'Phantom' in the West End over 20 years ago and cannot believe I waited till November 2011 to see it again - twice! Having said this, these low points do not take away from the rest of the musical that when they hit the mark are absolutely breathtaking (such as Music of the Night or All I Ask of You - all versions!). I feel ripped off and will never touch this company again. His stage presence was good and he certainly had a haunting quality, but I felt that his singing was a bit too 'pop star'-esque for the role. The lavish sets and spectrum of colours explode onto the stage, especially at the start of the second act, and capture your attention and your heart. Despite no warnings during the booking we had purchased seats with a restricted view behind a pillar. 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. Strangely there was no announcement stating the changes in the cast, maybe because there were so many. J Middleton of Sheffield Hull, UK Nearly all seats have an unrestricted view. It all seemed too loud to me and at times I found the level almost painful. Purchased tickets for here for a show in July. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! 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. Map updates are paused. Being close to the aisle offers relief for cramped legs, The musical itself was magical. 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. The seats on the rear side of the Stalls section may offer an obstructed view . I watched 'The Phantom of the Opera' for the first time. She was very impressive and did the musical justice - easily bettering Sarah Brightman for anyone who listens to the original CD. 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. 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. Our Valentines celebration was ruined by a) the restricted view we had from our seats on the back row of the Royal Circle - H17 and H18 and b) the intolerable heat. We sat in the Grand Circle in the front row and didn't find the bar an obstruction at all. 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. 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! Although you are blocked 15% of the stage, the play is so powerful that you can work around it. _________________________________________. 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. I found myself humming to the melodies of Masquerade and Music of the Night as I was driving home! If you're in the stalls you won't see the chandelier fall or like below the knee on everyone. 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 seated in the Grand Circle, D5 and D6. How anyone can say 'he had no voice to speak of' is beyond me. The roles of Christine and the Phantom really are quite demanding and emotional and at the end I actually felt sympathy for the poor old Phantom and was left wondering what would happen to him. That said, it did take some time for me to get to "know" the central characters - so to speak - but we were in the Upper Circle and I think you always get wrapped-up in things a lot quicker when sat down in the Stalls. Her Majesty's Theatre Stalls. If a musical doesn't have good music, it is pointless to me. The music was haunting, the orchestra was outstanding right from the start, and as the chandelier rises, you just know this is going to be something special! The show itself still does hold up well as a spectacle - the chandelier, the mirror, the boat, masquerade sequence all still make you go wow and make the many tourists gasp! Whichseats.com can't be held responsible for complaints arising from the use of this website. 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. For those who expect a traditional musical, do not go here. The priciest seats are also the best, smack bang in the centre of the front rows. This show knocks spots off the movie and I am currently reading the novel, struggling a little with it as it is quite different. In placing before the reader this unabridged translation of Adolf Hitler's book, Mein Kampf, I feel it my duty to call attention to certain historical facts which must be borne in mind if the reader would form a fair judgment of what is written in this extraordinary work. 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. The Phantom magic has returned for me ! Kirsty Grand Circle section Left B row 28 seat AmitTheatre Her Majesty's Theatre The Phantom Of The Opera In spite of its size, the Olivier has a concentrated intimacy. 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. So if anything is happening higher up the stage you cannot see it. Cashier said sometimes very good seats can be available at the last minute for 25. Her voice was brilliant and she had a hard task hitting all those high notes but she did it every time. Also for this show we got Harriet Jones as Christine and she had such contrasting frightened and sexy sides! 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. Sound mix was often dreadful however. The costumes are beautiful, the stage work is clever and creative, and the performances are bar none. Saying that I thought the set and costumes were well produced. Myself and three of my friends booked tickets to see Phantom for the 5th of January 2010, and should have taken the adverse weather as the first sign that we should have stayed at home. 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???? Fantastic all the way ___________________________. I prefer the old staging, and the older orchestration. Seat: Grand Circle C36. ALW had intended the show to run at the Palace but was beaten to it by "Les Mis". 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. I had expectations aplenty of the show, giving its 18-year run in the West End. Fantastic show! The illusions in the show are great and they get better as the show goes on. 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. I recently went to see 'The Phantom of the Opera' and thought it was excellent! 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