Unfortunately, I enjoyed it a little less this year. They are mainly surly or uninterested and as for policing the use of phones or disruptive patrons - well, they may as well not be there (can you tell I am not tolerant of people with no theatre etiquette!!). All very friendly, approachable and cheerful. I was beginning to change my opinion of him. In fact, I would say about a maximum of 10 minutes through the whole show is spent watching people lean. After providing them with the booking reference number on the ticket, I have the money back in my account, and was actually amazed at their ability to help me out (after being so notoriously bad!) (Pic included, the other 3 members of the party were sat to my right)When we raised this with an usher we were told there was nothing that could be done on the night. The music is so beautiful and the set amazed me with the chandelier and staircase. Terrific view of the stage and actors, it was great to be close enough to see the expressions on their faces. I would recommend these seats for anyone who needs the legroom and wants to be at the front of the stalls. 2 March 2023. However, the only part of the stage missing is the very bottom left, which includes the drawing room door. 11/10. It only emphasis's the passion! CHAPTER V. Conclusion of the Greek Drama. James F I'm not overly keen on it, but my girlfriend wished to see it, so off we went. The only tiny problem with view the seats is that you cant see the head when the Phantom enters (2 second obstruction), at the start of Act 2 and the chandelier blocks the phantom for a few seconds when he is at the top of the stage at the end of Act 1. We don't seem to have any photos from this section. Being only 10 more than where we sat in the Grand Circle Row J before, these seats are much much better. >My mum and I sat in seats 18 and 19 of row A in the Upper Circle. Go see this man in this role before he leaves. Saw this last night (30th March 2005) and unfortunately we didnt enjoy this show. I may even go as far as to say that Earl's voice is more powerful and his performance is better than Mr Crawford! 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. Was interesting watching other people not knowing where the Phantom was speaking from - but if you knew where to look you had no issues seeing him. They should have switched roles. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. I have to admit to not being a huge fan of the show, as, although there are many aspects of the production that I like, the show as a whole does not gel for me. 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. Theatremonkey is an Affiliate Member of STAR. 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. Strangely there was no announcement stating the changes in the cast, maybe because there were so many. She loved the whole thing, but was a little bit worried that the chandelier might fall on our heads! Port Talbot, South Wales There was a huge pillar in front of me right in the middle of my eye view, but 10 was well worth it. We purchased our tickets from the TKTS booth in Leicester Square and were seated in the circle on the second row and the seats were very good and we had a great view. 2nd in line, and I got 030 in Stalls for 25 - way under Balcony missing a few of the stuff like Phantom on a set-piece high and the chandelier going up. 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. I was sitting front row centre (B13 and 14) and found these seats to be very good, experiencing no problems at all. Go and see it, if you're around and be sure you book good tickets to enhance the experience. So if anything is happening higher up the stage you cannot see it. We had seats D22 and D23 in the stalls, tickets bought via the annual 'Get into London Theatre' offer. 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. Despite its early implantation, the Papal Inquisition was greatly resisted within the Crown of Aragon by both population and monarchs. the use of understudies. I left at interval. I was also impressed with the leg room, I'm 6 foot and it was ample. From here I could literally feel the vibrations of the music, especially the first dramatic bits when the chandelier rose up. John Owen-Jones was playing the Phantom and I was so impressed by his range, acting and general musicality. Even if there was someone sitting in E1, I think the rake would have been sufficient to see over their head. ___________________________________. For a strong overall stage impression, its best to sit in the central section, preferably in the front three rows. After this scene the unmistakeable unique theme music begins, the sound in the theatre was amazing, better than any cinema. I do believe that he single handedly ruined the show. Ramin Karimloo was the Phantom and vocally I thought he was quite weak. I was responsible for buying the tickets hence I had checked reviews of the seats using TheatreMonkey, which I found was very useful. ____________________________________, Show Review: I didnt know whether I would like this show as I find Andrew Lloyd Webber shows a bit schmaltzy; but I have to say this was one of the best shows I have ever seen. (Balcony) Still, I didn't expect to miss half the show. It looks lavish, and the orchestra is huge by modern standards, but, and it's a big but, IT'S RUBBISH. _____________________. ___________________________. Unfortunately, my camera had no battery and was charging at home so I'm definitely going back to get photos, which they very kindly pose for. Ms Christina Brooks On a separate note the phantom's magic throne didn't work at the end so he didn't vanish and the ending was a bit strange with just Meg staring at the audience as the lights go down. Kelly Mathieson's Christine sang well while Jeremy Taylor, although he sang the role really well, the emotional bond between him and Vhristine never really came across very well and felt like something was missing. The drama of the chandelier at the beginning always sends shivers down my spine, as does the "Masquerade" scene. I sat in the GRAND CIRCLE in Row H seats 26 and 27. Stalls, C12: Not a bad seat, actually. But then they have been practicing twice a day for nearly a couple of decades so you'd expect it to have come together by now! They played Christine and The Phantom to perfection. The other principles were also very good. The tickets were 40 each, reduced from 55 each as part of a Christmas offer; I would have happily paid full price given the quality of the seats and of the show. magic!!!! Loved it. I went to see Phantom of the Opera just after Christmas time. Sound mix was often dreadful however. Originally designed by John Truscott, it suffered from poor acoustics for years, but these issues were largely eradicated in the upgrade, and now even high up in the balcony, the sound is powerful. This theatre is in need of a massive refurb. She is superb. I'm glad these relics haven't been updated, they certainly gave me a good laugh! Dave Lorenz. 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 only seen Phantom once and that was at least 20 years ago in London so I thought it was about time I gave it a go again. Having seen Scott before I was a little disappointed, as I hadn't been impressed with him on that occasion. ________________________, I was on holiday with my family all the way from Brisbane Australia and me and my sister went to see "Phantom of the Opera". It must have been eight months or so since I saw it and, as far as I can tell, since then only the Raoul has changed which, frankly, can only be a blessing. ____________________, Brian McCann but as Phantom he cant! I assume she is an understudy or cover, and she was fantastic both in her voice and acting; there was a real connection on stage between her and the Phantom, Geronimo Rauch. You may also get moved to a better seat if the auditorium isn't full! (ironic statement). ____________________. Theatremonkey show opinion. Fantastic all the way 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. It had me in tears and goosebumps in parts. Do not believe the hype, this show may be in its 21st year, but that is surely musical retirement age. He seemed to pick up a little in the final scene and I did feel pity for his Phantom as he told Christine he loved her and then his facial expression when she gave him back his ring. It made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I went all shivery! 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. Firstly, I should say that our seats were perfect. D13 & 14 Fantastic seats. One small word of warning-do not go to the stage door to see the cast! The view was very good (except for the lady in front of me who had quite big hair) but apart from that, no complaints, plus you get a fantastic view of the Phantom up to no good in the rafters. . Mark Lane, 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. The latter turned out to be the case. I was very annoyed that the whole thing was played to the Stalls, because not everyone can afford 50 a ticket. During the first performance I saw Sofia Escobar in the role of Christine Daa and she was truly outstanding, with the most beautiful voice. 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. Please don't forget this was written long before the rest of the show at a time when the aim of the project was still a parody rather the thick and heady romantic spectacle that it became. I was, however, very disappointed in the performance of the gent playing Raoul. I felt like a little kid even though I am 56 years old!! Whilst the current Christine is not the best, we have to remember that this is one of the most demanding roles musical theatre has ever created. So great to be so close to the actors but not too close that any actor was blocked. P.S. We saw Ashleigh Fleming as Christine, who isn't one of the usual alternate 'Christine's.' I recently saw Phantom at Her Majesty's Theatre as an early 2008 Christmas present for a friend. Very nice people! A small queue formed behind us from about 9.30am, and at 10am, the doors opened and we were first to the box office window. It's no longer a big universe with lots of little characters, it's a small universe with a few big characters. __________________________________________. Also, I have to say I was quite disappointed that Front of House, while keen to prevent any photos being taken before the show and during the interval, were not so keen to enforce this rule DURING the show - two people on the row in front of us kept taking photos, even using a flash at one point! Besides which, Christine is intended to start with a weak voice and gradually become stronger, reflecting her increased knowledge of the world and its darkness. _____________________. My partner and I went to see this show recently (July 2005), it was my umpteenth time and his first. Enjoy amenities such as VIP entrance, parking, club access and more Need Help? However, this musical is one of the few shows that uses the stage space in a constantly varied way. Great performance by the actor (David Shannon), but I thought he looked much older than Christine (maybe its because of the understudy) so found it hard to believe that they were friends when they were children. I think all the seats in the stalls at both sides at the back will be the same. Managed to get 3 tickets in the stalls row M, seats 20,21,22 - checked out this guide and thought fair value was acceptable. PUBLIC TRANSPORT Zoom in to see updated info. Even though I have not seen Mr. Crawford's original display, I knew Earl's haunting voice was key to play the Phantom. Pretty central and close to the stage so you can really experience the show. Front row, very close to the orchestra pit so not much legroom at all. The entire cast gave excellent performances, my personal favorite was Carlotta, who was a great bitchy prima-donna!!! 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! There . Alf I rarely feel compelled to correct a review, but such vitriolic bile is unjustified. Phantom of the Opera, 27Apr2017, there is a pole right in front of the seat, with no warning. I always though opera was amazing but this performance truly wins. In fact, the only positive to come from such an abysmal evening was Rachel Barrell as Christine. ______________________________, Here I go with my review of my seating for 'Phantom of the Opera' on Thursday 12th July 2012. We paid top price for them but well worth the money. I'm sure you all wanted to know about that. I would not recomend the seat for first time watching, but for a repeat visitor it's aceptable. Amazing seats which made the premium price worth it. I may only be 13 but I've seen 14 West End shows and Phantom Of The Opera is the best out of them all. Visitor reviews Marco My favourite are in the middle of row C stalls, front row of dress circle and even front row of upper circle is fine, a bit more distant but offers good value for the money. I really enjoyed the show and everyone else was really good. 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. The story is amazing as ever and the new cast (different from the last time) was just as good if not better. Visited 25th February 2014: evening performance. Purchased tickets for here for a show in July. 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. 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