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). __________________________________. She's Portuguese so I'm guessing that English is not her first language, but you'd never guess from her performance. Best are B 13 and 14. Loved it. McCanns masterpiece provides the perfect Phantom His performance was a disgrace and how he got such a coveted part I will never know. Couldnt have asked for a better first experience of The Phantom of the Opera. The toilets were out of order resulting in long queues around the stairs. It all seemed too loud to me and at times I found the level almost painful. The gentleman that previously wrote in the defence of Raoul lacking charisma is so correct in what he says, yes this is how Raoul is supposed to beI think that those who slate POTO have no appreciation for this form of entertainment which is absolutely fine as we all have different tastes but hey just admit that its not for you, there's no need to rip it apart.take note Theatre McCanns Phantom has a depth and dimension beyond Johnsons shallow review. 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. 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. Check out our guide on where to sit in Melbourne's theatres for the best views. _____________________. A child near to me was given a cushion but still had problems seeing properly. Seats M17 and M18 35 from TKTS. Gina Beck was Christine and she was phenomenal. I shall focus on my experience with buying the tickets, rather than the show itself (which was obviously outstandingly amazing!!!) Notable strong points of the production include consistently strong leads, an engaging plot and characters that the audience can empathise with. Slight block from the right and left side of the stage depending on which side your seats are on. Even the upstairs balconies are charming in their own way, if you dont mind leaning over the railings. __________________. One word of advise to first timers though, make sure you're sat in the first seven rows of the stalls or the first three of the dress circle. Carlotta and Piangi I cannot comment on - I find the characters terribly irritating. Very good leg room. 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???? It was an okay experience, but I wouldn't go back, or recommend it. Delivering a range of family entertainment, pantomimes and musicals, it is one of the most prolific venues in the city. Simon Bailey is a fiery Raoul and the tension between him and Ramin in the final lair is amazing. However I do wish I had seen Mr Owen Jones instead. That great height brings us to the worst seats. My girlfriend and I went to see 'Phantom of the Opera' last night (6th January 2009). Phantom of the Opera, 14Apr2019, I wanted to watch the play so bad, I took a chance on the seat. 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). Our seats were on the back row at the aisle, and I have sat in similar seating at many other shows without problem. Do not believe the hype, this show may be in its 21st year, but that is surely musical retirement age. A "Must-See". ____________________________, There are few productions still running in London with just as much panache and zest as they had when they started, and I truly think that Phantom is one of them. 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. BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. 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. When I went to pick up the tickets, there was a rehearsal going on which you could hear from the foyer. 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). First time we were in Premium Stalls 3 rows from the front. Is it better to sit in stalls or dress circle? I've seen it several times now and can't wait to go again! Didn't like this musical - worst musical I have seen in West End. Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, Too hot and not enough rake in the Royal Circle. _________________________________________. 1st in line got O3 which wasn't better. Well, he was very good looking - that's where the positives end. I had no interest in opera, only knew one song and only knew the story in brief (and the Phantom was the only character I remembered) before I went to see it. The 3 or 4 good tunes are all played in the first half an hour, which leaves a good two hours of "musical mess". Sofia Escobar is a superb Christine, young and naive, and in fine voice. How he got such a prestigious part is way beyond me! I sat in the GRAND CIRCLE in Row H seats 26 and 27. I was right behind the conductor, but as is written elsewhere on this site, he isn't very tall and from where I was seated wasn't much of a problem. A word about the staff - I would have thought that faced with the monotony of dealing with the same tourist crowd with the same familiar music they would lose a bit on the service front, not a bit of it. I rarely feel compelled to correct a review, but such vitriolic bile is unjustified. Any of the first four rows, in the centre sections, are fine but the best are dress circle A 21 and 22. They were very nice, but for 24 we were expecting more than 12 tiny little bite sized treats, they were gone in seconds! The show was tremendous, just hope you have a short person in front of you. 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. Stalls F16 and F17: and long legs although some shifting was required occasionally. He portrays the Phantom as autistic, and he had all these mannerisms that I picked up on straight away. I. I always sit in the stalls as I think you get the best views, but wouldn't sit on the front row again due to a stiff neck!! 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. This show is simply amazing; the cast do a great job carrying the heavy story and musical score. ____________________________, I would just like to add my review of a most wonderful and exhilarating performance of 'Phantom' (9th June 2007). !! The musical itself was fantastic. We are currently on our way back home to tiny Ume, but thanks to TheatreMonkey we left England on a high note! Please take the credit card used for the booking and the Ticketmaster booking reference number as proof of purchase. she was blo*dy brilliant. That said, this is a great show and I don't think you can be a regular West End theatre goer and not see it. Rachel Barrell played Christine and Andrew Thwaite was Raoul, and there was a stand in conductor as well. The first time I saw it was a xmas present and I wasn't too excited about it to be honest, I listened to the movie soundtrack that was also a xmas present and quite frankly thought that I was going to find the show quite hard going! Legroom was adequate for two 5' 10" people, one with a larger than average bottom (!) Nobody accuses "Madam Butterfly" or "Carmen" of being out of date because their musical styles are obsolete. 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. I'm 5ft 9". We were in E 10, 11 and 12 in the stalls and they were very good. Seat: Grand Circle C36. It made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I went all shivery! 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! At about 11am he called me forward and offered two seats at the end of row E and row B (front row). ______________. 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. Oscar and Lucinda . Maybe would have been better volume-wise further back. 1 of 3 His Majesty's Theatre Seating Map Download HIS MAJESTY'S THEATRE SEATING MAP Downstairs at The Maj Seating Map Download DOWNSTAIRS AT THE MAJ SEATING MAP DC Bar Seating Map Download DC BAR SEATING MAP Other pages in Your Visit: History ___________________, I went to see this a few weeks ago with a very open mind as I normally prefer something light and breezy and didn't think I was going to enjoy it-but I did!! But that is only a little moan, we were so caught up in the show it didn't detract from it, we just had a good stretch in the interval and settled down again for the second half. 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. The seats are so close together I was basically cuddling strangers, and there was absolutely no room for anyone to walk past you down the row, forcing everyone to have to stand up and get out of their seat any time someone needed to get by. Enjoy amenities such as VIP entrance, parking, club access and more Need Help? The last time we had the front row centre and the chandelier was terrifying! Cannot see the top level of the stage and the top level of the set. The theatre was quite warm for a chilly night, only felt cold when side door near the seats was open. I was a little worried when I read about the huge cast overhaul that had been made a couple of days prior but I needn't have worried - I found the show magical, I sat mesmerised throughout the whole performance and had constant shivers running up and down my spine that started the moment they raised the chandelier at the auction house to the very end, it was wonderful! So, I couldn't see the stage properly, and I couldn't just close my eyes and listen. Your view is blocked for a few seconds during the masquerade scene so you miss the entrance of the Phantom and I had forgotten about SPOILER the actor who pops up during the show from the orchestra pit who blocks your view SPOILER ENDS - but again being so close adds to the experience. Arrived 9am, about 15 people in front. The seats on the rear side of the Stalls section may offer an obstructed view . The supporting cast frankly just seemed happy to be there. VDOMDHTMLtml> Her Majesty's Theatre - London VIP Box & Suites Find wonderful Her Majesty's Theatre - London VIP Box & Suites for your next event. However, with the quality of the show the price is still value for money. I enjoyed this performance much more than two weeks ago (above) when I was seated almost right at the front in row C seat 11. To top all of this I had to look left towards the stage and needless to say I ended up with shoulder/neck ache!! And you see everything! I know this much, one day God willing, I shall be back in the second row again. 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. I'm glad I saw the show, just so I could see what the fuss was all about, but it does confuse me as to why it's so popular. On taking our seats we could not help but notice how impressive the set looked even pre-show. The view of the stage is mainly good, however the corner of the stage (Down-Stage Right in the correct theatre terms) cannot be seen from these seats, and anywhere in this part of the circle, so everyone leans forward and that just makes it harder for you to see. Perhaps its stalls and pay the big-ticket prices? 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. Maybe people didn't turn up, or maybe these are saved for sale on the night? 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. She played Christine with great intricacy and sensitivity. That's it really, one last thing - Scott Davies received a standing ovation when he came on to take his bow - this was the only standing ovation I've ever witnessed for this show, I think it was mainly for his own performance as opposed to the show as a whole. Millions of people can't be wrong! It really was entertainment at its best. ____________________________, 9th July 2011. Enjoy! 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