Current new cast was excellent too John Owen Jones and Celinde Schoenmaker. I was so close I could easily see the microphones of the performers. This show knocks spots off the movie and I am currently reading the novel, struggling a little with it as it is quite different. 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. But inside those venues, not all seats are created equal. I do see the Monkeys point about overblown emotion: too overblown and you cease to care quite as much as you should about the characters Ticket prices. Not dreadful but certainly not worth 25 in any way shape or form. The rest of the show he seemed very tired and bland. To overcome the staging, surmises the monkey. They were definitely met. Swansea But always, he's full of passion. But there are certain seats in the Princess that make you feel like royalty. "Stalls E33 and 34 (34 being an aisle seat): Great seats with nothing in front, so unlimited leg room. Go right to section Stalls Seats here are tagged with: allows food and drinks has an obstructed view of the stage has awesome sound has great sound is padded Jarr50 Her Majesty's Theatre The Phantom Of The Opera Excellent. I have seen this show twice before with John Owen Jones and I think JOJ had the better voice. Current prices are advised at time of enquiry. While he had a great presence about him on stage, I didn't feel he fit the part, and as a trained tenor myself, I thought he should have been able to resonate his lower register better. Menander, as has been said in the last chapter, once more rescued the stage of Greece from barbarism. Went to see The Jersey Boys on Wednesday 8th Feb at His Majesty's Aberdeen. more, West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London. The second time I saw POTO I realised I had missed so much the first time round, so knew I had to go again just in case I missed even more! I have to say that Raoul was no match for the Phantom but he did his best and, along with the rest of the cast, produced a great show. He made me cry at the end, he was just so incredible - especially when imitating the music box and when Christine gave the ring back. We had seats F23 and F24 in the Stalls. He is a very strong Raoul, not foppish and weedy at all. The plot was pretty lame, all the excitement was gone for me by the end of the first half. I have played the soundtrack every day since coming back, ha ha. I was worried about the legroom but needn't have been. Still a top show in the West End, and has the audience numbers to prove it!! Cannot see the top level of the stage and the top level of the set. Rachel Barrell was also excellent as Christine. ______________. The Phantom fellow no-doubt has a very good voice, but the absurdity of the scriptwriting/directing is such that he only unleashes his lovely voice in force on exactly TWO notes. Seat: Grand Circle C36. The best known songs are still riveting, my favourite is Music of the Night , very moving and you could have heard a pin drop in the theatre. ___________________, I saw Phantom of the Opera for the first on 13th July 2006. And as my friend said to him 'he has nice hair'. He brought back a vulnerability to the role that hasn't been seen in a Phantom since Michael Crawford in my opinion. This was utterly disappointing. 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. Good view of the stage though quite high up. _______________________, I have just seen "The Phantom of the Opera" at Her Majesty's theatre in London (November 2006), sitting in row B seats 13 and 14 and would recommend this show to anyone. Gee Colin. ___________________________, I am demanding a refund for the two tickets I purchased through lastminute.com for the 14th February 2012 performance of Phantom. 1st floor is mostly seating and is the upper level. I rarely feel compelled to correct a review, but such vitriolic bile is unjustified. We were right underneath the chandelier. (Having watched the 25th anniversary DVD multiple times, I like to think I know every nuance and they just didn't have it yesterday). John Owen-Jones was playing the Phantom and I was so impressed by his range, acting and general musicality. The show is fresh again and it's definitely worth the ticket price. I think it is criminal for the seats in the back row of the Royal Circle to be advertised and sold in the same price plan as seats with a far better viewing angle either elsewhere in the RC or in the stalls. Pillar on the left that did block out some of the performance. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! *** 'Alternate' An actor assigned to play a lead role on fixed dates when the lead actor is absent either on holiday or taking a 'rest' day each week.) Also from the grand circle you get a great view of the chandelier rising ad when the Phantom is up above the arch. After consulting Theatremonkey (thanks again, your website is always a great help), we booked four seats in Upper Circle seats E15 to 18. My biggest gripe is that the great singing that one would have every right to expect from an "opera-based" show is virtually nonexistent. 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. If they ever get around to rehabbing this tired theater, they need to adjust the rake. Maybe he is quite new to the role, I'm not sure, but he is instantly forgettable; and there was far greater chemistry between Christine and the Phantom - she should have stayed with the Phantom and told Raoul to clear off! This show is simply amazing; the cast do a great job carrying the heavy story and musical score. ___________________________, Having read very mixed reviews of the front row seats at Her Majesty's Theatre I was a bit nervous about going to see 'The Phantom of the Opera 'for the 5th time and this time in row B seat 6. However, really enjoyed it still produces the old goose bumps it has to be said the music is great. A definite must if your in London and want to see a show! The lavish sets and spectrum of colours explode onto the stage, especially at the start of the second act, and capture your attention and your heart. '*** He has two great Christine's in Gina Beck and Robyn North. MENANDER. We'll probably revisit next year if the kids demand!! _______________. The curtains need a good wash (as an earlier reviewer noted, I think), but it was still great!!! Fantastic all the way She loved the whole thing, but was a little bit worried that the chandelier might fall on our heads! Whichseats.com can't be held responsible for complaints arising from the use of this website. A hideously deformed musician enjoys chasing a talented young lady singer around the stage. 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. There was plenty of legroom and the view was very good. '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. 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. Whilst a little disappointed that we were seeing the understudy, we came with open minds. I wish they would hurry up UK Perhaps its stalls and pay the big-ticket prices? Brilliant view, although little leg room - but that is because the theatre is old, so has to be expected. Besides which, Phantom is a classic "OF IT'S TIME". And bigger orchestra I felt sorry for Earl that he had to work with such a bad performer who was overacting all the time. If you really want to see a particular show I would go for slightly better seats. A big compliment however for Wendy Ferguson as Carlotta, she was very very good. My cousin and I were in London for a special few days break and chose this show to see out of all those currently on as we loved the music (I have a copy of the original cast recording LP!). This went on with door banging by ushers for about 30 minutes whilst we sat waiting in edgy anticipation that everyone would get seated successfully - Phew is was a relief when they were. 855-315-0431 Concerts Bad Bunny Billie Eilish Bon Jovi Coldplay Dua Lipa Elton John I have the soundtrack of the original, but I must say, the present Phantom knocks spots of Michael Crawford. The restricted view seats can be found in the Boxes and in the end seats of the first three rows of the Dress Circle. Seats throughout the Grand Circle are generally cheaper than other tiers. I thought it strange that the three seats (10,11 and 12) in front of me were unoccupied. Vol. ________________________________________, September 2015. Port Talbot, South Wales Eye level is just above the stage, so you do have to look up a little bit even for the main action, and more for anything higher up including much of the dancing in Masquerade. He seemed so active and young around Katie, he was bouncing around the stage. The only understudy was Christine Daae which was played by Tabitha Webb. Zoom in to see updated info. You all make Phantom sound dreadful, so any one just put off by what these other people have written - ignore them ! We sat in the Grand Circle D17 and D18 which is right in the middle. Premium seats are the 91.40 tickets, yet the cheapest ones in this section, the . I find it bizarre that you would attack the staging and fly work of "Phantom". McCanns Phantom has a depth and dimension beyond Johnsons shallow review. Well, he was very good looking - that's where the positives end. Nearly all seats have an unrestricted view. We were seated in the Grand Circle, D5 and D6. The heavy romance keeps seats filled and the thudding mock grandeur of the score seems to reassure audiences of the quality. She had fallen asleep after the first act. 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