The overhang starts at row "J" so we were able to see the chandelier but any further back and some bits of the show would have been missed. _____________________, Seats: Royal Circle row C 25 and 27. How anyone can say 'he had no voice to speak of' is beyond me. I think all the seats in the stalls at both sides at the back will be the same. Beautiful, subtle, and heartbreaking _________________________________________, 9th July 2015. "After deciding it was finally time to see The Phantom of the Opera, I didn't want to pay too much for something I wasn't sure I would enjoy. No problems with heads in front and I'm only 5 ft 6. strangely though I do find the seats uncomfortable, the seat pad itself seems large and very square so for my smaller legs my feet barely touched the floor, the seats also seem to lean backwards. ___________________________, Went to see Phantom on Saturday 23rd September 2006. I was aware my Husband was uncomfortable all night and it was a pleasure when it was all over. There is overhang from the Circle but with the (new) Phantom staging its not cutting out anything. I went to see the show on Sat 8th January 2011 and was overwhelmed by Brian McCanns Phantom performance. NOTE: Seat numbers and all Legacy reader reviews belowrefer to the production before it reopened in 2021. more, West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London. This theatre is in need of a massive refurb. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. This show knocks spots off the movie and I am currently reading the novel, struggling a little with it as it is quite different. I was in the Grand Circle in seat F21. We were on the balcony in row B. Many thanks to the Phantom cast, and Theatremonkey, for making a happy day extra special. The tyranny of distance is lessened in the back of the stalls and dress circle thanks to the refurbishment, but depending on the scale of the production currently playing, you may wish to avoid the nosebleed sections if you want the best view in the house. ___________________. It was impossible to not be impressed by many of the sets; I loved the opening of Act 2 on the grand staircase and what's not to like about a moving gondola, dry ice and let's-pretend candles! Hands down, the best seats in this theatre are the front rows of the dress circle. As for the show itself, it is hard to describe how wonderful it is, the music, the storyline etc. Monkey, Grrrrr. P.S. Plenty of leg room, being in the walkway. I must comment on the helpfulness of the theatre staff, as my grandmother uses a wheel chair, we were approached on entering the theatre by staff and taken round to a side door, shown the disabled toilets and taken to our seats before the crowds came in. Thanks!! VDOMDHTMLtml> Her Majesty's Theatre - London VIP Box & Suites Find wonderful Her Majesty's Theatre - London VIP Box & Suites for your next event. Saw Phantom 1st December 2006. The bar only obstructed the view of the orchestra pit which was hardly a problem. The other seats are also restricted view, but this is worse. Sitting in the dress circle can allow you to feel immersed in the action of whats on stage, but you are able to sit from a height so you can appreciate whats going on at all levels, something which you may miss if you are sitting in the stalls. As for my verdict - it is still the best show in London and a must see (many times)! 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. I could not say anything as we were all so cramped together - it looks like they have added an extra row of seats and pushed the other seats really close together. I really did have an excellent time and I would want to see it again. JackieMc The view from M is spot on otherwise the right distance and very central from 17/18. We absolutely loved it!! You have to accept "Phantom" as a period piece and one of the last glittering relics of the golden age of London Theatre which the 1980's undoubtedly were. My first problem was Raoul. My first moan goes to Raoul (who is currently played by Oliver Thornton). The thundering Overture sets the show off into a great whirlwind of excitement, and the show lives up to all of the hype associated with it. Use our interactive seating plan to view 1352 seat reviews and 2662 photos of views from seat. ___________________________, 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. Although the disruption was palpable the show itself lacked heart and we hadn't developed any compassion for the characters but it all looked very nice. We loved everything about it, the effects, the story, the acting and singing and I agree with other people, although we have no comparison with others, Earl Carpenter is fabulous as the phantom. 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. Anna Forbes as Meg seemed to change the way she played Meg the last time I saw her with Sofia. The Seat Ashleah Skinner, and long legs although some shifting was required occasionally. ____________________________, I would just like to add my review of a most wonderful and exhilarating performance of 'Phantom' (9th June 2007). Can't wait to go back and see it again. I took front row. Overall a superb show-see it at least once and DO NOT believe the review the monkey has given it. The rest of the cast were generally good, although Oliver Thornton as Raoul unfortunately, was pretty awful. 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. We already have this email. We paid 40 + booking fee for Seats B27 and 28 in the Grand Circle, and whilst I'd never usually choose seats this high-up, I'd read on good authority (i.e. 3.5 stars for the seat, just 1 star for the musical!" Legroom was ample and the view was fantastic, I think we saw everything there was to see, so didn't feel restricted in anyway. Brilliant show was well worth going to Aberdeen to see this. Our interval drinks order was takenand a selection of gifts from the kiosk was bought round to our seatsof which nanny bought the lot!! The story is amazing as ever and the new cast (different from the last time) was just as good if not better. There is no allocated seating, either, so there is often a bit of a wild stampede for good seats as soon as the curtain parts. 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. If you dismiss her in the first scene. "Phantom" is a model of stagecraft which has sadly been lost to technology. The latter turned out to be the case. Really enjoyed the show, Earl Carpenter as Phantom and Rachel Barrell as a superb Christine. Another joined at 9am by 10 am there were probably 12 people in the queue. Thoroughly enjoyed it. 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. The sound wraps around you, and the sweat on the forehead of the first violinist feels close enough to mop. We sell these seats because for many fans a restricted/side view is . 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! 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. I'm a big fan of the classic Universal Horror Movies so found myself quickly enjoying the general mood of the piece and the creepiness of the Phantom inhabiting all parts of the theatre. 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. 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! Well, he was very good looking - that's where the positives end. You can't miss the beautiful, street-facing entrance, and although there is no designated drop off area, cars can pause to drop off passengers nearby on Grote Street. It would be nice if a soundtrack was available of the current cast. Christian Toime He has brought a fresh take on the role and a vitality which is refreshing after some of the Phantoms I've seen who seem to have just walked through the role. So for a show which is all about the relationships between the characters it failed. I went to see Phantom of the Opera just after Christmas time. Fantastic show! I am told by someone who saw the blond one, that they did not like her voice at all, so lucky me that I got the other one! I'll definitely be looking to check out "Love Never Dies." It reaches off the stage, grabs you by the throat and begs you to empathise or at least sympathise with his plight. Besides which, Phantom is a classic "OF IT'S TIME". It only emphasis's the passion! After reading everyones reviews here, I was conscious of the need to sit back, but felt no need to lean forward. Being so close has some advantages. Theatremonkey show opinion. _____________________________________________, 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!!! To overcome the staging, surmises the monkey. 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. Would definitely sit here again but would be more wary of B11 as that seat seemed more behind the conductor than I was - definitely worth the green rating on the seating plan. The stage sets were fantastic, as was the whole production. ____________________. I think we can all be glad he didn't wait for Mr. Schnberg's work to move out or London Theatre would look very different today. Chris 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. I watched 'The Phantom of the Opera' for the first time. D13 & 14 Fantastic seats. I would call them up so they can tell you what the viewing problem is. 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. How many seats does a London theatre have? However, this musical is one of the few shows that uses the stage space in a constantly varied way. I can't wait to see Love Never Dies! Reader reviews. 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. _________________________________________. Do your research on a site that shows the view from each seat! '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. They also claim that until the production arrives they do not know the layout on stage !!!! It needs a reason to be kept going; new energy and fervour. When I got to the box office, they offered 2 seats in row Q, to the side. These seats are very good. 1st floor is mostly seating and is the upper level. _____________________________________________, 30th November 2017. I have collected, vinyl - CD - DVD and finally, as a 60th Birthday treat with my family, I sat in awe and watched the show. Gina Beck was Christine and she was phenomenal. You have been warned!!! Stalls B18 and B19: basically the perfect seats, and quite reasonably priced when on sale. That said, I would recommend people to read the book first as, like so many eighties musicals, storyline does tend to take a backseat, with the main emphasis being on spectacle and so it can be just a bit difficult to work out. 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. Unfortunately, the audience seemed as badly behaved as ever at this show - one woman sat behind me was munching crisps during the first act, whilst a man sat behind me was translating the show for his friend. And another thing, RAOUL IS SUPPOSED TO BE A WEAK CHARACTER. So if anything is happening higher up the stage you cannot see it. Couldn't see half of stage from there. 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! Best seats are stalls F 22 and 23. 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. I think all the Manchester Front of House staff should be sent to London to be trained! Christina. *based on 10 bookings made through various agents' websites. 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The seats on the very ends of the rows are as unobstructed as those in the centre, and with everyone in the one space, theres something endearingly collegiate about it. USE "BACK" BUTTON TO RETURN. Messrs Colin and Asa Mccarthy-Burton I had to tilt my head a few times (Phantom on the proscenium arch; the chandelier crash), and the dry ice gondola ride probably looks more impressive from a few rows back, but being so close to the performers, being able to see every nuance, is just marvellous. Fantastic all the way Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. I went to see Phantom last night (18th June 2010) and thought I would submit a review of our seats. And as for Alex Rathgeber, the review I read is not nearly complimentary enough. 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). I have seen various actors and I have to say that the current cast, led by Ramin Karimloo is one of the strongest. (ironic statement). Unfortunately - 50 is rather a stiff price to pay to see such a good performer. The upper circle and balcony areas are tired and need refreshed. I would recommend these seats for anyone who needs the legroom and wants to be at the front of the stalls. The seats were phantastic (!) Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. I asked at box office at 14.15hrs. 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! _______________________. The costumes are beautiful, the stage work is clever and creative, and the performances are bar none. John Owen Jones has ruined any other Phantoms for me and sadly, Ben Forster just didn't have the gravitas that I would have liked. She is superb. He is a very strong Raoul, not foppish and weedy at all. The score was unimaginative and bland, the sets looked dated and the 'special effects' were clunky and distracting. Willenhall. A feature of the performance I'd never really been forced to consider before in the theatre was the amplification of the singers. I have seen 'Phantom of the Opera' many many times. More Cuban dance music here: https://youtu.be/awTKVyyHbeUI hope you enjoy my other playlists. Both of these are true and valid points. I shall focus on my experience with buying the tickets, rather than the show itself (which was obviously outstandingly amazing!!!) 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. She had fallen asleep after the first act. The acoustics in this theatre are good anyway but the sound from the stage was very clear. Phantom of the Opera, 22 Oct 2017 Anne It was great being so up close and personal to the actors and catching their eye on several occasions ;). Some may find his higher-pitched singing rather light, as he is closer to Michael Crawford than his predecessor John Owen-Jones. 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. Is the Director's Box upgrade worth getting for pre-show and the interval? I'm 5 foot 10 and my knees were several inches away from the start of the orchestra wall so that certainly wasn't an issue. Ive only ever heard him in Avenue Q, which is a very different beast I saw 'Phantom of the Opera' on the 23rd July 2008 at the evening performance. E-Book Overview. Beats the DVD any day!! Haymarket, St. James's, London SW1Y 4QL 020 3925 2998. From our seats you could just about see the floor of the stage including the smoke effects over the lake. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. The heavy romance keeps seats filled and the thudding mock grandeur of the score seems to reassure audiences of the quality. Went last night (8th January 2018) sitting in N14 in the stalls bought for 40 through the London Theatres January sale. Ramin is worth the ticket price alone. Holly-Anne Hull as Christine is fantastic. Legroom was ample, and so long as nobody in front of you leans forward, you needn't move for the entire duration of the show. I disagree with the negative reviews on "The Phantom of the Opera", Earl Carpenter was excellent as the Phantom, even better than Michael Crawford; and Katie Knight-Adams was excellent as Christine. I also hope they fix the A/C. The only understudy was Christine Daae which was played by Tabitha Webb. This was a relatively new cast and I think they needed a bit more bedding in as, although they were good, I had seen better Phantom casts (and worse, to be fair). 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