Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee Live!! Our Valentines celebration was ruined by a) the restricted view we had from our seats on the back row of the Royal Circle - H17 and H18 and b) the intolerable heat. Rachel Barrell played Christine and Andrew Thwaite was Raoul, and there was a stand in conductor as well. At this point, I didn't know what was happening to me, the music caused the hairs on the back of my neck to stand up and I felt a shiver down my spine. On my first viewing (from the Upper Circle) I remember being amazed when the rows of candles appeared for the Music of The Night scene, but from row C this effect is muted, also the cloud which is so effective from further away obscures the action I reckon rows G and H would be much better, or probably the main green area of the Dress Circle. The managers are the best I've seen in my humble opinion. But I had no need to worry at all! Result! >My favourites are: "Masquerade", "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" and "Think of Me", although I love all of it. Alf Hands down, the best seats in this theatre are the front rows of the dress circle. 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. 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. Kleenex was my friend that day. 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). 1st floor is mostly seating and is the upper level. I'm 5ft 9". Even the upstairs balconies are charming in their own way, if you dont mind leaning over the railings. 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. It depends so much on the show. Her Majesty's Theatre Stalls. ___________________________________. The audience consisted of mainly tourists from SE Asia and I did wonder how on earth they could understand the performance, not easy when it is all sung, but the Korean girl sitting next to explained that she had already watched the film in Korea, so knew the story. Apart from that it was excellent, and am glad I got an excellent view sold at a restricted price even though it wasn't affected in the slightest. Overall the Phantom of the Opera is a must see, even for those who have never taken in a West End show before. It was probably the best birthday I could give my little girl. _____________________, We saw 'Phantom of the Opera' on 7th January 2009. I just love being close to the action and to be able to see the actors faces and costumes properly! The problem with this is your not allocated seats until you get to the theatre. Worst of all - missed the final part of the lair when, for all Id have know, Phantom could have just sauntered off stage!! For a slightly loftier night, those first rows of the circle are grand too. I had two problems with the production though. The upper circle and balcony areas are tired and need refreshed. However I do wish I had seen Mr Owen Jones instead. The drinks at the middle break were extremely expensive, but this is LONDON. And that we could "have a look around" for any empty seats and change .Given the show was about to begin this wasn't't very useful to us. Great vocalists and the staging was very smart. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. This show is simply amazing; the cast do a great job carrying the heavy story and musical score. Evening Performance on Monday 28th November 2016. Ashleah Skinner, I enjoyed it, even though the Monkeys review was going through my mind as I watched! Earl Carpenter's singing and acting is superb throughout, as he brings true emotion to the role. *based on 10 bookings made through various agents' websites. To overcome the staging, surmises the monkey. This book defends the claims of historical-critical research into the New Testament as necessary for theological interpretation.Presenting an interdisciplinary study about the nature of theological language, this book considers the modern debate in theological hermeneutics beginning with the Barth-Bultmann debate and moving towards a theory of language which brings together historical-critical . Not the best start to Phantom really and I was quite cross. I thought I must have been tainted having seen the movie far too much, and that it was just me who was mildly disappointed by the acting efforts of Earl Carpenter and Oliver Thornton. There are some poles in the way and as has been said below the view can be blocked by the balcony above. Yes he's contemporary and rocky but it is what it is. ________________________, 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". 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. It was extraordinary. No seat is far from an actors point of command; and the span of the seats matches their effective span of vision. 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! Nearly all seats have an unrestricted view. Even when I've heard Ramin when he's sick he still manages to produce a heart felt Phantom. I just about saw Raoul and the managers in their box during 'Think Of Me'. They just dragged the whole thing out. Ticket prices. Multiple emails bounced between me and a specific person, wanting to know the date I phoned, the exact time, who I previously spoke to, the number I phoned from.. (all of which I was unable to provide) This went on for a week, and finally they said they were unable to find any trace of my call, as I was unable to provide enough information, but they did not doubt that I had indeed phoned, and that i was told incorrect information, and that they would refund me the full price of one of my tickets. 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. But towards the end of Act 1, in the 'All I Ask Of You' reprise he seemed to lose his way. Having said this, these low points do not take away from the rest of the musical that when they hit the mark are absolutely breathtaking (such as Music of the Night or All I Ask of You - all versions!). An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works But it's easily manageable, and the compensation is that it's a good and comfortable distance from the actors. Also being further back meant I didn't have to look from side to side when the action was spread out, and I didn't have to look almost straight upwards trying to glimpse the Phantom in the chandelier. This is a really great and unique show which will probably never be matched. 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. Alf Went to see The Jersey Boys on Wednesday 8th Feb at His Majesty's Aberdeen. My friend who came with me has bought me the CD of the show so I can sit on this computer and drift back in my mind to that memorable Saturday afternoon matinee 2 week's ago. Needless to say, in the end an ineffably wet aristocrat gets the girl and the deformed freak vanishes. John Owen-Jones was particularly great as the Phantom - his voice was amazing, and the finale where he tells Christine and Raoul to leave him was devastating! Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. We don't seem to have any photos from this section. Nat Keyskeys2494@yahoo.com I adored Carlotta. ___________________________. Not being a big fan of the majority of music used throughout (in particular when they were supposed to be actually performing in an opera) much of it did nothing for me, and I found myself hoping many numbers would hurry along. Had the Vicar been a devout Catholic, he would doubtless have crossed himself, as it was he gave a kind of holy groan, and rolled up his forehead, as he was wont to do when any . Oliver Thornton (Raoul) isn't the best in the cast but then again isn't the worst, his voice is pretty good and his acting is acceptable, but Earl outshines them all. I am a regular visitor to the Theatre and am aware that the top price tickets are the best seats but in this instance we had to take the last seats available.To sum up - we paid full price for seats with restricted view!!! Get directions to Her Majesty's Theatre They were definitely met. If you are a 'larger size lady' like me you get wedged into the seat and literally cannot move until the interval (an American lady in front of me had exactly the same problem) and then feel so stiff afterwards. We would have preferred to think of him walking round in swirling mist in his black suit, and living in the theatre!!! __________________________________. From here I could literally feel the vibrations of the music, especially the first dramatic bits when the chandelier rose up. She had the voice of a goddess. 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. My wife and I were very much looking forward to seeing John Owen-Jones as Phantom, after recently seeing his superb Valjean. I wanted to experience a West End show as even at only 24, I saw it as one of those things you have to do sometime in your life. A really great job. The man next to me was entranced and said it was wonderful, exactly my reaction when I saw it first in 2000. later visit: Stall standing is floor and is standing only. His stage presence was good and he certainly had a haunting quality, but I felt that his singing was a bit too 'pop star'-esque for the role. 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 really did have an excellent time and I would want to see it again. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at www.gutenberg.org Title: Critical and Historical Essays . I would definitely recommend 'Phantom' to anyone. Less said the better! Website: http://www.thephantomoftheopera.com/london I loved the chandelier, although it was literally centimetres above our heads, some lady in the audience screamed and many of the audience gasped as it was unexpected. You will also miss seeing peoples feet if that is important to you during the ballet scenes. . 855-315-0431 Concerts Bad Bunny Billie Eilish Bon Jovi Coldplay Dua Lipa Elton John The score was unimaginative and bland, the sets looked dated and the 'special effects' were clunky and distracting. Form beginning to the final curtain this production was excellent. I was hooked from that moment on, from the start to the finish. The balcony seats tend to be pretty high up, but they might be the best choice for the budget-conscious. I recently saw Phantom at Her Majesty's Theatre as an early 2008 Christmas present for a friend. They join Matt Blaker as Raoul and Kelly Glyptis as Carlotta, Matt Harrop as Monsieur Firmin, Adam Linstead as Monsieur Andr, Greg Castiglioni as Ubaldo Piangi, Francesca Ellis as Madame Giry and Ellie Young as Meg Giry. All the principles were on, which was great for me. 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. But at least youll hear every note. Simon Bailey was Raoul, and he was really good considering the part he plays makes him look like a wuss. I find it bizarre that you would attack the staging and fly work of "Phantom". _____________________. We sat in the Royal Circle rows A and B (couldnt get 6 tickets together) and although one or two parts of the performance are out of view when they go to the far side of the stage generally good seats. I find it hard to see the discerning person finding much appeal in Phantom of the Opera. The rest of the time he sings in a low-level, half-speaking-half-singing manor that I find most unsatisfying, if not actually irritating (as someone hoping to see great singing). Thechandelier was amazing and just above our heads and I felt like I could almost touch it when it flew in front of me at the beginning of act one! I rarely feel compelled to correct a review, but such vitriolic bile is unjustified. My first moan goes to Raoul (who is currently played by Oliver Thornton). _____________________. Katie's vocal range is out of this world and I feel so lucky to have seen both Katie and Sofia and could not choose who played it better! A child near to me was given a cushion but still had problems seeing properly. 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. Brian McCann should be proud of his performance. and the sound design needs perking up and mixing LOUDER! Some of the key moments happen on Down-Stage Right, but fortunately the singing and lines are so clear you can visualise it for yourself. I have seen this show twice before with John Owen Jones and I think JOJ had the better voice. I can't compare the current cast with any other but they didn't strike me as anything special. The latecomers were held back our side, and then began lots of standing by Ushers in the middle of the aisle waiting to place the theatregoers. 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. Dedication for the Red Gambit Series This series of books is dedicated to my grandfather, the boss-fellah, Jack 'Chalky' White, Chief Petty Officer [Engine Room] RN, my de facto father until his untimely death from cancer in 1983 and who, along with many millions of others, participated in the epic of history that we know as World War Two . A few seconds and I'd gone from wondering if we'll make the last orders at the pub, to being totally enthralled. But wait until this cast moves on. You're usually laughing so long as you don't have the last side seats in rowM in the dress circle. How to score cheap theatre tickets in Melbourne. That's it really, one last thing - Scott Davies received a standing ovation when he came on to take his bow - this was the only standing ovation I've ever witnessed for this show, I think it was mainly for his own performance as opposed to the show as a whole. _______________________________________________. I'm not overly keen on it, but my girlfriend wished to see it, so off we went. 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. I am still undecided whether Stalls or Royal Circle is the best position for this show though. James F Luckily the show we went to see was fab! My partner and I went to see this show recently (July 2005), it was my umpteenth time and his first. ___________________________, 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. McCanns Phantom has a depth and dimension beyond Johnsons shallow review. 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. I have always loved the music and have watched the recent DVD release a few times but NOTHING compares to the live stage version. The bar only obstructed the view of the orchestra pit which was hardly a problem. _____________________, Saw Phantom this week (December 2010) for the first time and was blown away! I have bought the CD that they sell at the merchandise window and I have to say I prefer the current Phantom (Ben Forster), who sounds rawer and more pained, and Monsieur Andre (Mark Oxtoby) who sounds funnier. Although you are blocked 15% of the stage, the play is so powerful that you can work around it. I was very annoyed that the whole thing was played to the Stalls, because not everyone can afford 50 a ticket. The best seats are in the centre of row D and G as they offer a good central view. I've come away from some musicals raving about the likes of Kerry Ellis and Laura Michelle Kelly, but I'm none the wiser about the three leads in Phantom, and to be honest have no interest in looking up their bio's. If anybody sees just one show this year make it "Phantom of The Opera!!" What a spectacle! _________________________________________. 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. I asked if they had anything better and they said, "they might do later". ___________________________, Phantom Of The Opera - 18th October 2017 Evening - Stalls Seat B12. I also thought Madame Giry wasn't nearly severe enough and Carlotta just didn't convince me at all. 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