The staging was clumsy with actors spending much of the show wandering the stage looking as if they couldn't find a mark and even when they did their delivery was sub-standard. In fact the whole cast were just brilliant, I could watch this show over and over again if given the chance. 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). James F One small word of warning-do not go to the stage door to see the cast! The seat is sold as restricted view and restricted legroom. Coupled with a very limited choice of seats, I went for these. 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. Originally built as a cinema, or picture palace, the Regent is a love it or loathe it venue that for ages onlyhad a small number of good seats. I complained to the box office at the interval, the receptionist was apologetic but confirmed that the seats were not 'restricted viewing' - she gave me a comments card to fill in.However on returning home I e-mailed my complaints to the Theatre and received a reply immediately. _________________________. I have played the soundtrack every day since coming back, ha ha. The view from M is spot on otherwise the right distance and very central from 17/18. Love, love, love your website. _____________________, Saw Phantom this week (December 2010) for the first time and was blown away! The material has been carefully compared ______________________________. 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. Monkey, Grrrrr. P.S. I was rather annoyed when a man came to the front of the Circle and told everyone to lean back. 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 only gripe is I had to move from side to side to see the centre of the stage, due to a tall gentleman sitting directly in front of me, but this must have applied to those sitting behind me due to my height. Only the unexpected and deeply moving graveyard scenes and 'Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again' prevent act two drowning in bathos. Although 'pure opera' to me is when it is just singing, no acting. 2008: Just for the record, in early 2008 the monkey finally watched the screen version of this show and actually preferred it to the stage one sure, the lyric is still crass in places, but the revised script and actual cinematography made it like the show a whole lot more than in the theatre! He was by far an amazing singer and actor. 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. You all make Phantom sound dreadful, so any one just put off by what these other people have written - ignore them ! The problem is that I've heard them performed much better elsewhere. Legroom was just tolerable, but otherwise comfortable. I have seen 'Phantom of the Opera' many many times. Ramin Karimloo was fantastic as 'Phantom', but personally I felt he was outdone by 'Christine' played by Katy Hall, her singing was amazing. I'd definitely go back, and I'd book the same seats too! I was also impressed with the leg room, I'm 6 foot and it was ample. 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. It would seem this row has been made smaller due to the premium seats in front of it, but having the asile seat meant I could stretch my legs out fully was the only saving grace. Youll have either an incomplete view because of the position of the seats, or something may be in your line of sight like a pole, speakers, or the sound board. 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. Legroom was ample and the view was fantastic, I think we saw everything there was to see, so didn't feel restricted in anyway. To add insult to injury, the couple sitting in front of me decided to lean forward and put their heads close together so by that point I'd had enough and I asked them to sit back as otherwise I would have missed the chandelier rising up. My favourite song being 'Prima Donna,' I cannot understand how not since Rosemary Ashe in the original cast have I ever seen or heard anyone better. All in all an enjoyable afternoons entertainment but not a show we will be rushing back to soon. When I went to pick up the tickets, there was a rehearsal going on which you could hear from the foyer. Although the story in the book is very different, having read it made the show much more enjoyable. It made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up and I went all shivery! It's typical that much of the show seemed to take place here - with very little on the alternative side of the stage - so, with that in mind I highly recommend sitting to the right hand side of the theatre if choosing. Yes he's contemporary and rocky but it is what it is. The Phantom was sung just as well or even better than Michael Crawford, and Celia played Christine very well - she sang with a voice that was as it is supposed to be, clear and clean. I also thought Madame Giry wasn't nearly severe enough and Carlotta just didn't convince me at all. The only reason I went was to see Alex Rathgeber, because I had read a review about him titled 'London's Best Aussie'. ____________________________, 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. 11/10. And perhaps come on a UK tour???? You lost the very front left corner if you sat right back, that was all. _______________________. From our seats you could just about see the floor of the stage including the smoke effects over the lake. The melodrama is what makes the story so interesting. Sitting anywhere else in this row, I would have had to change seats, as I physically wouldn't have been able to last the duration of the performance (34inch legs) Thankfully, the overwhelming performance and amazing view made me quickly forget about the leg room, but feel this should be mentioned when you buy the tickets. It is Lloyd Webber's triumph and looks set to remain that way for a very long time. 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. (Central Stalls an' all!) This was the first show I ever saw in the West End and that is always an exciting time for anyone. _________________________________________, 9th July 2015. His Majesty's Theatre. Is the Director's Box upgrade worth getting for pre-show and the interval? 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! The bar only obstructed the view of the orchestra pit which was hardly a problem. Stall tickets on Ticketmaster for Jersey Boys, for example, range from between 45.70 and 91.40, with most seats in this section priced at around 67.20. 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. Amazing seats which made the premium price worth it. 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. Amazing view of both the entire stage and the orchestra put. Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news, events, offers and partner promotions. Also its right by the door so you can make a quick exit." The seats do seem close together and space seemed a bit tight on elbow room, but nothing to really worry about. Visited 25th February 2014: evening performance. Messrs Colin and Asa Mccarthy-Burton They were schlepping their oversized M&Ms World bags through the aisles, munching snacks, cheerfully commenting their favourite scenes, and exactly during the most dramatic final moments someones phone went off I dont want to sound elitist, but when I pay a lot of money for a Musical the only sound I hear should be from stage, and not the excited yelps of some middle-aged superfan in the row behind me. That first row or two in the centre of the dress circle are hard to beat, although the middle of the stalls is pretty fine too. 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. All the views expressed in our published seat reviews are those of independent theatregoers and don't necessarily represent those of whichseats.com, producers or theatre owners. When the Phantom was on top looking down he seemed to be looking directly at us. Cant wait to go and see it again! (phantom fan) Phantom of the Opera, 14Apr2019, I wanted to watch the play so bad, I took a chance on the seat. Christian Ball, No. Firstly, I should say that our seats were perfect. I went with my friend, who is also 13, and I loved it; sadly, she didn't. Talk about rejecting people because they dont appear normal! If you're in the stalls you won't see the chandelier fall or like below the knee on everyone. ___________________. John Owen-Jones and Celia Graham played the lead roles and were fantastic. 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. 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I phoned the See Tickets box office number the day before I went (as the theatre does not have its own telephone line) to check that you could purchase day seats like other theatres in London. Judy Harrison. I watched 'The Phantom of the Opera' for the first time. 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. I am still undecided whether Stalls or Royal Circle is the best position for this show though. We sat in the Stalls in row D, seats 9 and 10. I could see every feature of the phantom's deformity, saw all the fine detail, and felt that the singers were singing just for me, they tended to stand just in front of these seats to sing the big pieces. MENANDER. This will give you the best chance at unimpeded views. I was responsible for buying the tickets hence I had checked reviews of the seats using TheatreMonkey, which I found was very useful. __________________. For once theatremonkey I think you are wrong. 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. You can see his head, but I have to admit I never noticed him once the production started. 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. It was made in the 80's.and it shows. Great vocalists and the staging was very smart. In my review of two weeks ago I wrote about a wooden block at the front of the stage which appeared to contain lighting, from further away I can confirm it does contain lighting, and it does appear in the second act. 2 March 2023. A ,.^ : ^*> s amertcan CommontDealti^si LOUISIANA JISIANA ro ACCOMPANY vERT PHELPS MERICAN COMMONWEALTHS. Do your research on a site that shows the view from each seat! Her Majesty's Theatre Stalls. I would not recomend the seat for first time watching, but for a repeat visitor it's aceptable. Yet he does bring an element of Opera to the role too. I would definitely recommend this show. The leg room however was ridiculous, and I couldn't have my legs directly in front of me. All my friends are annoyed about me keeping going on about it and how they should see it . The show was tremendous, just hope you have a short person in front of you. Also, being the main theatre in Aberdeen all the shows are usually here so you don't have much choice. The Merlyn is technically a flexible seating space, and has been set up in traverse, thrust and even with no seating at all. When I got to the box office, they offered 2 seats in row Q, to the side. Many thanks to the Phantom cast, and Theatremonkey, for making a happy day extra special. The score was unimaginative and bland, the sets looked dated and the 'special effects' were clunky and distracting. more. Such an angelic yet powerful voice, a beautiful face and wonderful stage presence. That great height brings us to the worst seats. 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. __________________. In this instance they use height and there were some exciting moments! Faris. 020 3925 2998. I have seen a number of West End musicals and I have to say that not one of them has even come close to the sheer brilliance of Phantom. You can even enjoy a show from the front of thegrand circle, but be prepared to abseil down to them from a great height. 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. It was extraordinary. We disagree. Yes view is restricted. From both seats F1 and F2 you couldn't see the extreme side of the stage but I don't think you missed much action at all. We came out of the show on cloud 9, so emotional and uplifted by the sterling performances and still singing the music of the night! ___________________, We took our seven year old Twins to see Phantom for a birthday treat at the beginning of August 2005, though my Wife and I had seen it four times previously. But there are certain seats in the Princess that make you feel like royalty. It delivered as only Phantom can and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Maximum 2 per person, first come, first served. Go and see it, if you're around and be sure you book good tickets to enhance the experience. Despite this we actually found them pretty comfortable. How he got such a prestigious part is way beyond me! The 3 or 4 good tunes are all played in the first half an hour, which leaves a good two hours of "musical mess". They were very good seats as the bar was only slightly blocking our view. Restricted view Some seats at the theatre will be labelled as 'restricted view'. He doesn't just over sing every thing. 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). It was such a shame. 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. But inside those venues, not all seats are created equal. Hull, UK It only emphasis's the passion! It's no longer a big universe with lots of little characters, it's a small universe with a few big characters. Seats were great, we had G15 (aisle) and G16 in the Stalls. Notable strong points of the production include consistently strong leads, an engaging plot and characters that the audience can empathise with. __________________. Oscar and Lucinda . Overall I loved it and found it very enjoyable, and I would recommend it. You do the entire show a disservice and are clearly not understanding the subtle symbolism of this 'sentimental melodrama'! 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. In fact, the only positive to come from such an abysmal evening was Rachel Barrell as Christine. 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. Map updates are paused. I am utterly astounded at the few negative comments about POTO (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. Stalls P13: ridiculously good legroom in this row, thanks to the pillar placement. ___________________. She had the voice of a goddess. Whilst a little disappointed that we were seeing the understudy, we came with open minds. _________________________________________. I have seen this show about 4-5 times over the years and I for one was moved to tears by his performance. The only point from Theatre Monkey's review that I do agree with is that Christine should definitely have got the Phantom!! 'Good.not great. I will say it is hard to decide where the good seats are. As a lifestyle editor and frequent West End visitor I've even recommended your page to our readers :) . The entire cast gave excellent performances, my personal favorite was Carlotta, who was a great bitchy prima-donna!!! She has the kind of voice that you would never get tired of listening to. 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