However, the theatre got a refurb forMoulin Rouge! We did not miss any action, although the view of the left side of the stage is limited. Hands down, the best seats in this theatre are the front rows of the dress circle. Kate Radmilovic and Rohan Tickell as 'Carlotta' (she really was fantastic) and 'Piangi' were fabulous. 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? 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. Seat reviews: 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've seen many shows and this is undoubtedly the greatest of them all. Phantom is also a quiet musical, and does not rely on deafening the audience to be effective, apart from the natural crescendos within the score, and obviously the Phantoms theme tune The lighting is absurdly clever, as are most of the special effects. The only point from Theatre Monkey's review that I do agree with is that Christine should definitely have got the Phantom!! A special mention to Oliver Thornton as Raoul.absolutely terrible! Also being further back meant I didn't have to look from side to side when the action was spread out, and I didn't have to look almost straight upwards trying to glimpse the Phantom in the chandelier. The Seat It was a brilliant show and I want to see it again. From here I could literally feel the vibrations of the music, especially the first dramatic bits when the chandelier rose up. Here are the hottest shows in Melbourne this month. ____________________. The show was tremendous, just hope you have a short person in front of you. Good meal, and good seats (A24 and A25, front row of Dress Circle.) I will be going back soon to see this wonderful show! 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! >Then we move on to Oliver Thornton, well, what positive thing can I say? I can't compare the current cast with any other but they didn't strike me as anything special. I would like to make a comment on the front of house staff at Her Majesty's Theatre: they were all so pleasant, courteous and friendly and also very on the ball about monitoring bad behaviour and use of phones. ______________. Went to see 'Phantom' on December 8th 2010 - sat in M 28 and 27 in the stalls (if my memory serves me!) I was aware my Husband was uncomfortable all night and it was a pleasure when it was all over. I have read other reviews and it appears most people love "Phantom" but we didnt feel it was worth the visit. __________________________, We saw the show for the first time on Saturday 7th October 2006. She was also excited by the falling chandelier and ducked as it passed over, but I would prefer to be further away. 'Phantom's tragically dark tale is a mix of romance, gothic horror and mystery and Lloyd Webber chooses to focus on the romantic side of the story. Well, Theatre Monkey, I have been to see the Phantom again, and it is just the best. Great views and right in the middle of the seating so good overall view and sound. However Ramin was very moving in 'Music of the Night' and his acting was the best I've ever seen. Highly recommended. !! I wish this cast all the best for the rest of their contract, and I hope to see it again soon. I've seen it several times now and can't wait to go again! NB not holiday or "peak" time. I left feeling cheated. The scene with the gondola, the dry ice and the candles was breathtaking and seamlessly done. Kelsey R. For a strong overall stage impression, its best to sit in the central section, preferably in the front three rows. The costumes and sets were magnificent. I am 5 foot 1 inch and was wearing 3 inch heels. _____________________, I went to see 'The Phantom of the Opera' on the 10th April 2009 with a friend and we were sat in the stalls row F19 and 20. When the actors sang on stage is sometimes was hard to hear, and when the actors sang off stage or a recording was playing it was much louder, so they either make the sound louder when the onstage or quieter when they are off. Seat review: Grand Circle. I had booked row E seat 1 of the royal circle for that night's performance as I had been wanting to see Katie Hall as Christine for AGES - and I was also pleased at the thought of seeing John Owen Jones as the Phantom, as I had previously seen the two actors in the 'Les Mis' tour last year. When I went to pick up the tickets, there was a rehearsal going on which you could hear from the foyer. However, with the quality of the show the price is still value for money. But at least youll hear every note. 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. Dave Lorenz. 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 hope to see Brian reprising the role in the future as Phantom himself, and not as his understudy. 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. This will give you the best chance at unimpeded views. If tickets are marked as an obstructed or limited view, the venue has determined that those seats do not have a full view of the stage, field, court, ice, etc. We would have preferred to think of him walking round in swirling mist in his black suit, and living in the theatre!!! In reality she is, but a little research told me she played Christine from September 2004 to October 2006 and received very good reviews, so hardly an understudy! Of course the story is daft, we all know that, but nevertheless it is pretty compelling and as with other big productions in London I just love the stagecraft involved which just makes me think oooh, thats clever the chandelier really is enormous, I was quite thankful I wasnt underneath it, the mirror, the magic tricks etc wonderful. 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). Phantom is a heavy gothic rock show dressed up as an Opera, and if you do not like Pipe Organs and electric guitar this show is not for you. Ciara Hemming. While he had a great presence about him on stage, I didn't feel he fit the part, and as a trained tenor myself, I thought he should have been able to resonate his lower register better. Birthday outing for Tall Daughter and myself as we continue our steady progress around every London musical we can. You may also get moved to a better seat if the auditorium isn't full! Oscar and Lucinda . Katy Hall as Christine was magnificent, her voice was excellent and she acted well in addition to singing well. People next to us were really annoyed especially as these are top price seats! 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. However, the only part of the stage missing is the very bottom left, which includes the drawing room door. Amazing. Karen. InterContinental (IHG) Hotels in Melbourne. 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. 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. Fantastic show! D7 through to D16 were fantastic seats, probably the best seats in the house. Superb show straight from London's West End. I booked stalls seats H19 and H20 with a degree of trepidation given Adams seat review and that I'm 6' tall and 15 stone. Blenheim, New Zealand. Exactly what you want from a West End show - drama, excitement and a good old dose of gothicness! And as for Alex Rathgeber, the review I read is not nearly complimentary enough. !LONG MAY PHANTOM RUN!!! In my opinion, "Phantom" was the last major musical not to be simply a product of technology. Overall we had a memorable night seeing a show that's rightly heralded as a classic - it hasn't jumped to the top of the list of my favourites, but in fairness a show with as much music in this particular style is never going to rank quite as highly as some others. CA, USA. 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. A feature of the performance I'd never really been forced to consider before in the theatre was the amplification of the singers. John Owen-Jones made a decidedly un-menacing Phantom (great Valjean but ropey Phantom - remind you of anyone?) So if anything is happening higher up the stage you cannot see it. He evoked a lot of sympathy in the role. >My mum and I sat in seats 18 and 19 of row A in the Upper Circle. Legroom was just tolerable, but otherwise comfortable. magic!!!! It looked like there wasn't enough people to fill the stage and the grand staircase made a loud noise whilst being folded away, drowning out theorchestra. Loved it. We already have this email. He said, just wait a moment. Didn't like this musical - worst musical I have seen in West End. I think Mr Davies must be one of the most experienced Phantoms by now, and his performance really shows that. For the first performance I sat in a premium-priced seat in the stalls and for the second right on the front row, (I decided on this because I had the misfortune lately to end up behind some pretty tall people when sitting further back, which can somewhat ruin the enjoyment even in top-priced seats!). Visited 25th February 2014: evening performance. 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. 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. Plenty of leg room, being in the walkway. We were 3 rows from the front, and was very close to the stage. They are more central and much closer to the action. 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). 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. If they ever get around to rehabbing this tired theater, they need to adjust the rake. 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. more. A big compliment however for Wendy Ferguson as Carlotta, she was very very good. Get directions to Her Majesty's Theatre That said, they were perfectly adequate; and, of them all, I thought the role of Madame Giry was played brilliantly. So if anything is happening higher up the stage you cannot see it. Sorry Theatremonkey, I normally take your word as gospel but I simply have to disagree with you about Phantom of the Opera. I did not think I would enjoy this, just booked it for my girlfriend's birthday as I know she likes musicals, however, I will be honest and say I thoroughly enjoyed the whole performance. This is a show well worth seeing, for boyfriends, girlfriends, no friends or even just for an ordinary theatre night out. Best seats are stalls row J 26 and 27. 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! I'd definitely go back, and I'd book the same seats too! We have both seen the show four or five times before, going right back to the Michael Crawford days and the performance last Thursday was up there with the best. More legroom than I expected (still not much, but couldve been worse). The acoustics were very good also. McCanns masterpiece provides the perfect Phantom Home - Random Browse: THE MIRROR OF TASTE, AND DRAMATIC CENSOR. I was responsible for buying the tickets hence I had checked reviews of the seats using TheatreMonkey, which I found was very useful. Christina. The show was appalling. He acted, sang and performed to utter perfection and left us in tears! Monique There . She doesn't look like a young girl at all but more like a witch, especially when she sings. 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. Really great seats for a total bargain, there were a couple of moments we couldn't see brilliantly due to dry ice and the action being directly above us but nothing to quibble about and they were fleeting. I can't wait to see Love Never Dies! Strangely there was no announcement stating the changes in the cast, maybe because there were so many. I had worried I would be too near, but as the stage is not so high as it is in productions such as 'We Will Rock You' at the Dominion Theatre was, for me it was PERFECT (in spite of less leg room than usual on a front row) and wonderful to be so close and to see all the facial expressions of the performers! Went to see The Jersey Boys on Wednesday 8th Feb at His Majesty's Aberdeen. I have two more bookings to go, and am in danger of turning into a nerd, but really, just the best show there is! 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. At that time you heard her voice only over the speakers and not coming from the stage as before (I was very close). During the first performance I saw Sofia Escobar in the role of Christine Daa and she was truly outstanding, with the most beautiful voice. When I arrived home to look at the cast list I thought Rachel Barrell was an understudy for the understudy. The set and props were used well and it is always interesting to see how a show can use the space. Paid 25 for top price tickets from See Tickets so a good deal. An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works As for my verdict - it is still the best show in London and a must see (many times)! Got the full effect of the chandelier falling too without being directly underneath it! My first moan goes to Raoul (who is currently played by Oliver Thornton). I will say it is hard to decide where the good seats are. Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm (ironic statement). Saw this last night (30th March 2005) and unfortunately we didnt enjoy this show. JOJ has total anguish in everything he sings and performs and Ben just didn't, sigh. 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