He lacks charisma in order to allow us to build up empathy with the Phantom. But no; I wouldn't say spacious, but my knees - when seated naturally - didn't hit the seat back in front, and there was a little room to move around. Buy your tickets with confidence here. she was blo*dy brilliant. Listened to Les Mis recently? 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. That said, there is something thrilling about the proximity to the actors you get in the lower section, and certainly the front rows are nowhere near as limited as in the Sumner. Visitor reviews Marco Ben Lewis was good, but perhaps not the strongest Phantom I've caught - but certainly one of the better ones. I'm sure you all wanted to know about that. A must see West End Production. Seat prices change according to demand for a particular performance. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. 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. Although the story in the book is very different, having read it made the show much more enjoyable. _____________________. This show is simply amazing; the cast do a great job carrying the heavy story and musical score. I have to say I was more impressed than I was expecting. The show is almost impossible to describe, as it is so good. I cannot honestly fault anything at all and we are going again for certain - it's the best show we have ever seen. He seemed so active and young around Katie, he was bouncing around the stage. Still a top show in the West End, and has the audience numbers to prove it!! We tell you the seats to buy, which to avoid, and how to get them at the best prices, Haymarket, Seating gives ideal view of stage no matter where. Christine was also very good and played the character well. Or am I missing something? My girlfriend and I went to see 'Phantom of the Opera' last night (6th January 2009). Legroom was just tolerable, but otherwise comfortable. But there are certain seats in the Princess that make you feel like royalty. Why do actors have seats at the front of the stage? We also booked drinks for the interval and reserved a table, or so we thought, but when we got there our drinks and canaps had just been put on a table and two other people had nicked the seats around it, so we had to stand to eat and drink. I did enjoy the first half more than the second - I found a couple of the scenes in the second half overly long really. 2000-2023"Theatremonkey," "Theatermonkey," "Chip" and "Sammy"are registered trademarks. Sat in Row C Centre of Dress Circle (perfect) at only 30 (an offer price not always available). , that buzz electrifies every member of the audience no matter where theyre seated. All the cast is friendly and gives out autographs and takes photos. Would not get seats in upper circle again though as I suffer vertigo and it was a bit steep for me. After seeing John Owen Jones twice, and Scott Davies once, I thought Earl Carpenter did a pretty good job - though vocally John Owen Jones was better. Both the current London Christine's are also amazing; the passion with which they sing is brilliant. Finally the performances, I would say John Owen Jones is one of the finest Phantom's of them all, easily outstripping Michael Crawford vocally. The beautiful sounds of Lloyd Webber's music, combined with the wonderful lyrics of Charles Hart and Richard Stilgoe, stay in your mind for weeks on end and, to be honest, it's not really such a bad thing! After asking the very helpful woman behind the desk whether they had seats available, she informed us that Her Majesty's theatre does not offer day seats, never has and never will. Her voice was brilliant and she had a hard task hitting all those high notes but she did it every time. If they ever get around to rehabbing this tired theater, they need to adjust the rake. 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. 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). Saw this last night (30th March 2005) and unfortunately we didnt enjoy this show. CA, USA. She was fabulously camp and over the top, as any good diva should be. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Form beginning to the final curtain this production was excellent. However, the theatre got a refurb forMoulin Rouge! After reading everyones reviews here, I was conscious of the need to sit back, but felt no need to lean forward. It all seemed too loud to me and at times I found the level almost painful. Plenty of leg room, being in the walkway. We sat in the Grand Circle, Row B16 and B17. I hope to see Brian reprising the role in the future as Phantom himself, and not as his understudy. Such an angelic yet powerful voice, a beautiful face and wonderful stage presence. l think this is a great performance, I would have to disagree with the monkey saying it was ''lame.'' Overall the Phantom of the Opera is a must see, even for those who have never taken in a West End show before. And another thing, RAOUL IS SUPPOSED TO BE A WEAK CHARACTER. Gee Colin. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in Australia. Having booked these seats relatively cheaply during Kids Week (summer promotion - editor) I was very happy to then read previous Theatre Monkey reviewers giving them the thumbs up . The walkway down to the Phantom's lair was a really slick and effective trick, and had you believing they were really walking downwards. I was beginning to change my opinion of him. After showing initial promise with some very impressive effects, it soon became apparent that the cast was not able to keep up with the set. Now I have see the Phantom just over 10 times now - he is far below the standard of any other Raoul I have ever seen. 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. ), and Katie Knight-Adams looked beautiful and sounded wonderful as Christine. It delivered as only Phantom can and I thoroughly enjoyed it. His voice is much too weak, his acting is poor and the way he reads Raoul and decides to play him is insensitive and irritating. Ramin is different every time. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. The score was unimaginative and bland, the sets looked dated and the 'special effects' were clunky and distracting. And perhaps come on a UK tour???? I appreciate it is an operatic production, but when all the characters sang different lines at the same time it just came across as a cacophony of noise. I felt the seat was more comfortable as well, maybe as a result of me not having to crane my neck from side to side and upwards. MENANDER. read more. He was physically imposing, powerful, menacing and sensitive. _____________________, We saw 'Phantom of the Opera' on 7th January 2009. Rachel Barrell played Christine and Andrew Thwaite was Raoul, and there was a stand in conductor as well. ___________________________. the cast were magnificent. Premium seats are the 91.40 tickets, yet the cheapest ones in this section, the . I am now hooked and want to go and see it again. His performance was a disgrace and how he got such a coveted part I will never know. We were in row P which was just under the Dress Circle but in the middle, the only bit we missed was the chandelier going higher up than we could see; but we saw the Phantom on the top of the building. 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!) Really Theatremonkey, stop being bland and enjoy the creativity! It was worth the money. ___________________________. Perhaps its stalls and pay the big-ticket prices? 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 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. A big compliment however for Wendy Ferguson as Carlotta, she was very very good. Phantomwell this is one of my favourites. After seeing it four times it has lost some of the excitement and emotion I felt on the first three occasions. I always avoid the restricted areas just in case. The cast I have to say are one of the strongest I have seen for a long time. The cast sounded like a train wreck when they all sang different lines at once. Oscar and Lucinda . ____________________________, Went to see Phantom again last week (June 2007) it must be 15 years since I last saw it. Particularly the graveside scene at the start of Act 2, not to mention the spectacle of the chandelier and the phantom observing the scene on the rooftop. 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. ____________________, McCann as Phantom = Phenomenal! Also, I was in front row (Seat B10) - it is a restricted view because of the conductor - but he was not in my way at all, and B11 was affected slightly although it really wasn't a problem unless your under 4ft perhaps. We'll probably revisit next year if the kids demand!! Whichseats.com is not affiliated to show producers or theatre owners. It's certainly not a musical that I'd rush out and buy the OCR straight after but more perhaps pluck a handful of the best ones from i-tunes (or alternatively just nab my mother's 'Andrew Lloyd Webber Collections'!). We did, and this vision in baggy shorts, spikey hair and sunglasses was The Phantom!!! This was the first show I ever saw in the West End and that is always an exciting time for anyone. _______________________. I was sitting front row centre (B13 and 14) and found these seats to be very good, experiencing no problems at all. Judy Harrison. 'Wishing you were somehow here again' in the grave is a richly powerful song, and the lead roles had voices which were shattering. I was worried that the stage would be high and we'd get a crook neck from looking up, but the stage is low and the view was amazing, we couldn't see the chandelier going up once it had passed the Grand Circle, due to the overhang, but that's a small price to pay for such a clear and close view of the cast. The spectacular staging always dazzles, and the score throbs emotion throughout. Thanks for subscribing! The Phantom is such an amazing character, and is portrayed so well. ____________________. 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. Offer is only valid for weekdays after 4pm and all day weekends. A definite must if your in London and want to see a show! 2 answers. Michael Xavier is a great improvement on David Shannon in the role of Raoul, Vicomte de Changy and Christine Daae's lover. Love, love, love your website. The other seats are also restricted view, but this is worse. Kent Faris. They tend to get in the way, wherever you sit. 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. (phantom fan) Until Saturday 1st April 2023Earl Carpenter will reprise his role as The Phantom. I have seen 'Phantom of the Opera' many many times. Friendly staff, comfortable seating and our party of four Well, Theatre Monkey, I have been to see the Phantom again, and it is just the best. Konrad from Berkshire. I asked at box office at 14.15hrs. Went to see The Jersey Boys on Wednesday 8th Feb at His Majesty's Aberdeen. My praise is reserved for McCanns masterpiece performance, combining a slight subtle stature with an explosive, concentrated, resonant Phantom. I would definitely recommend 'Phantom' to anyone. In fact, the only positive to come from such an abysmal evening was Rachel Barrell as Christine. John did not let the audience down once - he is faultless, and I feel so lucky to have seen him play the part. Paige Blankson will be the alternate Christine Daa, playing the role at certain performances. 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???? That low dress circle sits over the back half of the stalls, so the view of the stage is badly compromised from row O. In the trio with Phantom and Christine, Raoul's voice did not project, and his interjections were lost I absolutely loved it. At least 30 people in the queue at 10am. ______________. You get a great view of actors nasal hair, but no sense of the production as a whole. We were in E 10, 11 and 12 in the stalls and they were very good. _________________________________________. __________________________________. _______________________________________________. Amazing. ___________________. By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. Rake is only slight but the seats are staggered - 5 foot nothing me had no problem seeing everything. 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! and the sound design needs perking up and mixing LOUDER! If you ring for tickets and talk to the theatre direct and see the seating plan you could be ok. At full price, I would have preferred to have been one or two rows further back and a little closer to the centre, but as a TKTS purchase this was absolutely brilliant value. So go see the show. Back row, lots of leg room. I really dont waste much energy crying over spilt milk. The venues unpredictability is a large part of its charm. I suppose you either love it or hate it and unfortunately we fell into the latter. 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. The Merlyn is technically a flexible seating space, and has been set up in traverse, thrust and even with no seating at all. During the first performance I saw Sofia Escobar in the role of Christine Daa and she was truly outstanding, with the most beautiful voice. Unfortunately, the conductor was in the way for some of the time and when the dry ice with the boat scene happened, we could not see anything as the dry ice completely cut off our view - and it became very cold for a while. I didn't really enjoy this show much and wonder if it's getting a little tired now. Earl Carpenter has to be the best Phantom, how he packs so much emotion into it every night for so long I really don't know, and Rachel Barrell is an excellent Christine- both deserve Oscars in my opinion. I thought that after hearing the original cast on my CD so many times I would be disappointed but Iwasn't. 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. The seats were amazing and I was so close to the action, I did not have a problem with legroom or cricked necks. I was worried about the legroom but needn't have been. I left the theatre feeling like I'd just witnessed a show that was easy to see quite why it's been so successful, and I surprisingly had a new appreciation for much of the music - that, until Friday, wasn't particularly appealing to me. You will also miss seeing peoples feet if that is important to you during the ballet scenes. My criticism of this theatre and show is that unless you book early, the theatre's seat allocations are actually not great (because ticket agencies take their allocations apparently), especially if like me you are picky with were you sit with Theatremonkey's advice at the ready! Having read a previous reviewer mention the rather cool air-conditioning I came equipped with a warm cardigan - I should have left it at home, I was so warm and didn't feel any kind of cool air in the theatre at all - I left the theatre rather red-faced with the heat. Couldn't see half of stage from there. Best is dead centre in row G 16 and 17. 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. I was tempted to have a word with the sound desk operator on the way out and tell him to turn Carlotta's mic up, there are lots of times when her mouth moves and not sound can be heard. BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. I would never, never have booked this seat had I known there was a pylon directly in front of it. The Theatre advised me where the best seats were and this was reflected in the top price 58 (we paid 38) they were emphatic that the seats we had were not restricted viewing. I "didn't get" that the old guy bidding for the music box was actually Raoul and I think if ever I watched this again it would have more impact as I did enjoy the unusual opening to the show. I thoroughly enjoyed the show and the music was played beautifully. South Wales The supporting cast frankly just seemed happy to be there. One thing I will point out, we treated ourselves to the 'RoyalBox Sharing Canaps' - what a waste of money! I was very shocked to read Paul Johnsons review of Phantom, notably his opinion/attack on Mr McCann. The Comedy Theatre might not be as big as its sister venues the Regent or Princess, but its cosiness works in its favour. In fact, I would say about a maximum of 10 minutes through the whole show is spent watching people lean. I went to see Phantom last night (18th June 2010) and thought I would submit a review of our seats. ___________________, I am a huge, huge Phantom fan and firmly believe that the show is the best in the West End but after seeing it last night (29th April 2005) I was hideously disappointed. Her character was a bit cold for my liking and sometimes quite aggressive, but still fab. Monique The music is so beautiful and the set amazed me with the chandelier and staircase. 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!). ___________________________, 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. The sound wraps around you, and the sweat on the forehead of the first violinist feels close enough to mop. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. The seat is sold as restricted view and restricted legroom. I did find parts a little too loud though - more volume does not mean more emotion and means some of the music sounds less dynamic than it should. I find it bizarre that you would attack the staging and fly work of "Phantom". I did not expect to sob as much as I did, having seen the musical many times and knowing the storyline, but this man is exceptional. And after the first 10 minutes, I wondered if Theatremonkey had seen the right show. Rachel is by far the best singer I have ever seen in the part, not sounding in pain or like she was struggling. The stage was at eye level so smoke floor appeared as a thin layer (whereas from upper levels you could see the entire floor of smoke covering the distance). Pretty central and close to the stage so you can really experience the show. 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 Our visit 9th June 2007 2.30pm performance. ), but the true star of the show has to be the one and only John Owen Jones as the Phantom. The cream of the crop, however, is anywhere fairly central up to row J in the stalls though the first two rows of the dress circle aren't bad either. I would recommend row D and above. I first saw this magnificent production in December 2004 and in May 2006 will be seeing it again for the 4th time. > . I was sitting in B21 in the Dress Circle which should have been fine as I'm 5'11" but two people in front of me actually blocked a lot of the view (they also rustled bags to show each other their shopping for large sections of the show). Sure, there are some shows so spectacular and unmissable youd happily sit anywhere, but most experiences in the theatre can be augmented by the best seats in the house. There was plenty of legroom and the view was very good. We sat in stalls row "J" seats 3 and 4 and had a really good view of the stage. Went to see 'Phantom' on December 8th 2010 - sat in M 28 and 27 in the stalls (if my memory serves me!) Rachel Barrell was also excellent as Christine. To top all of this I had to look left towards the stage and needless to say I ended up with shoulder/neck ache!! But if your looking for a show to see in London go and see this, or end up kicking yourself as you leave some other poor show and see the audience leaving "Phantom" totally amazed. Being so close has some advantages. Ahhhh.The Monkey has got it about right in this case. So for a show which is all about the relationships between the characters it failed. I somehow managed to miss seeing Phantom of the Opera until the end of May 2005. Phantom of the Opera, 22 Oct 2017 Anne The problem is that I've heard them performed much better elsewhere. Some may find his higher-pitched singing rather light, as he is closer to Michael Crawford than his predecessor John Owen-Jones. Phantom of the Opera, 22Oct2017, I knew I would have a restriced view but it wasn't too bad. The Best Technical and Innovative Podcasts you should Listen, Essay Writing Service: The Best Solution for Busy Students, 6 The Best Alternatives for WhatsApp for Android, The Best Solar Street Light Manufacturers Across the World, Ultimate packing list while travelling with your dog. Almost central, four rows from the front, right under the chandelier and with plenty of legroom for my 6ft 2ins frame. The ambience of the whole show was carried away even after I left the theatre - a true sign of a successful theatre experience. Yet he does bring an element of Opera to the role too. We were both absolutely blown away by the beginning when the music starts and the chandelier begins its ascent. Good meal, and good seats (A24 and A25, front row of Dress Circle.) 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. I adored Carlotta. Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOperaGhosts. If you want to see upbeat and twee dance numbers choreographed to perfection I can give you directions to the Adelphi! No seat is far from an actors point of command; and the span of the seats matches their effective span of vision. 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. Seats are slightly uncomfortable, but legroom was good. I may even go as far as to say that Earl's voice is more powerful and his performance is better than Mr Crawford! Gina is a sweet Christine too. Zac21621 Dec 11, 2022. In fact the whole cast were just brilliant, I could watch this show over and over again if given the chance. 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. I always though opera was amazing but this performance truly wins. 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