One of the cities most beloved, Her Majestys has a gorgeous Art Deco glamour about it, even if the foyer functions a bit like a loading zone. Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox. The rest of the show he seemed very tired and bland. Carlotta and Piangi I cannot comment on - I find the characters terribly irritating. The 3 or 4 good tunes are all played in the first half an hour, which leaves a good two hours of "musical mess". Was a bit concerned about how restricted the view would be but it was absolutely fine. ______________________________. It all seemed too loud to me and at times I found the level almost painful. His voice was beautiful in my opinion he was the best phantom I have seen. The theatre is beautiful and conveniently located. She had the voice of a goddess. They can hold the audience within the compass of their eyes. Neither did they do anything to silence the couple behind us who were just carrying on a conversation during the show. Current prices are advised at time of enquiry. The music was fantastic, and the singing was mind blowing. West Midlands. However, the theatre got a refurb forMoulin Rouge! I found myself humming to the melodies of Masquerade and Music of the Night as I was driving home! The cast was excellent, and the Phantom's performance was quite impressive and emotional. I asked if they had anything better and they said, "they might do later". Rachel is by far the best singer I have ever seen in the part, not sounding in pain or like she was struggling. The illusions in the show are great and they get better as the show goes on. After one emotional rollercoaster of a show ('Ghost') I went on to my next, Phantom. Nothing was blocked and we could see the entire stage right to the back. It is a central position so good from that point of view and I would say it is probably one of the best places to get a good view of the chandelier going up and going down! Front Row Seats. I saw Phantom of the Opera on 12th July 2012 with a friend. This theatre is in need of a massive refurb. I've seen it numerous times and I particularly wanted to see it this time as John Owen Jones is ending his reign at the end of January 2016. Ok, enough of the money talk. 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! 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. And Ramin looks so different in person (because the make-up is very professional), but bless him he's actually so cute and you can tell he is so overwhelmed with all the fans. The bar only obstructed the view of the orchestra pit which was hardly a problem. He has tremendous stage presence, his voice is flawless and the energy he put into the role was clear for all to see. Therefore I thought day seats would be perfect. Restricted View Seats Often, the view isn't as bad as it sounds like on paper, and so buying these seats are very much worth it. 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 . Of course this meant that our view was completely obscured. Maximum 2 per person, first come, first served. 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. Much of the "romance" is over-the-top and dramatic, but as I don't often watch shows of this nature it didn't really give me cause to be critical as I expected this when I entered the theatre. Theatremonkey is an Affiliate Member of STAR. 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). My view was very good. here) that the Grand Circle isn't particularly high. "Stalls E33 and 34 (34 being an aisle seat): Great seats with nothing in front, so unlimited leg room. It is, in a word, spectacular, by which I mean that it is all spectacle. Only the unexpected and deeply moving graveyard scenes and 'Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again' prevent act two drowning in bathos. All the cast is friendly and gives out autographs and takes photos. Go and see 'Mary Poppins' or 'Wicked' who are still in their gloriously fresh infancy. 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. During the fog scene I could see the Phantom and Christine in the boat (squinting, admittedly, but you could see them). _______________________, 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. Her Majesty's Theatre has a special offer if you PREBOOK with Secure Parking, 59 Lonsdale St, Melbourne. Intellectual Property can be trusted to equip you with the best possible basis for study of this dynamic subject. The view from M is spot on otherwise the right distance and very central from 17/18. ___________________, I saw Phantom of the Opera for the first on 13th July 2006. Some of these seats however are only slightly restricted, and it is possible to sit in such a way that you have a great view of the stage at a heavily reduced price! This is the third time I've seen POTO, and each time the ending keeps the relentless pace, and the huge contrast of feelings - sensational! 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. How to score cheap theatre tickets in Melbourne. You don't miss a thing at these seats, and they made the show much more enjoyable. Our visit 9th June 2007 2.30pm performance. We were 3 rows from the front, and was very close to the stage. Al Queenanalqueenan@yahoo.com. Dress Circle A16and 17: I first saw this magnificent production in December 2004 and in May 2006 will be seeing it again for the 4th time. InterContinental (IHG) Hotels in Melbourne. Theatres use "dynamic pricing." It was a privilege to see such a brilliant understudy and, whilst my wife and I will return for the matinee on 18th January hoping to see John Owen Jones, if Brian McCann happens to be playing again we know that we will not be disappointed. 1st floor is mostly seating and is the upper level. I feel sorry for anyone who has the misfortune to experience this particular Phantom. ___________________________, To all concerned with the production and performance of this show. As for my verdict - it is still the best show in London and a must see (many times)! ___________________, 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. 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. Overall a superb show-see it at least once and DO NOT believe the review the monkey has given it. I couldn't decide if he was deliberately lisping at times in "Music of the Night" or if the mask was constricting his mouth. I recently went to see 'The Phantom of the Opera' and thought it was excellent! 'Wishing you were somehow here again' in the grave is a richly powerful song, and the lead roles had voices which were shattering. Support A View From My Seat by using the links below to purchase tickets from our trusted partners. I noticed you also attacked the disco inspired title track. He brought back a vulnerability to the role that hasn't been seen in a Phantom since Michael Crawford in my opinion. From my angle I couldnt see the orchestra pit so I actually didnt even know there was a live orchestra playing until after the curtain came down and there was a bunch of people clustered around the railing at Stalls level and I went over to have a look - this discovery then added to my awe of the show. (And, no, we are not Phans or groupies. 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 plot was pretty lame, all the excitement was gone for me by the end of the first half. Simon Bailey was Raoul, and he was really good considering the part he plays makes him look like a wuss. ____________________________, I would just like to add my review of a most wonderful and exhilarating performance of 'Phantom' (9th June 2007). Christine's interaction with the Phantom when she gives him a ring and kisses him being especially moving. 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. We absolutely loved it!! The tyranny of distance is lessened in the back of the stalls and dress circle thanks to the refurbishment, but depending on the scale of the production currently playing, you may wish to avoid the nosebleed sections if you want the best view in the house. Ben Lewis was good, but perhaps not the strongest Phantom I've caught - but certainly one of the better ones. 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. More legroom than I expected (still not much, but couldve been worse). Talk about rejecting people because they dont appear normal! ________________________________________, September 2015. It was a brilliant show and I want to see it again. ________________________. ___________________________. 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. I got a half price ticket from the 'Get Into London Theatre's offer website (ended 17th March 2007) for the performance on 28th February 2007. We were in Row B, which is the first row, I am only 5' 2" and my knees were crushed against a low black wall between me and the orchestra, sit further back for a much better view. J Middleton of Sheffield The Musical which brought the dress circle forward, making it a pretty good location if you want to take in the production's set. _______________________________________________. 855-315-0431 Concerts Bad Bunny Billie Eilish Bon Jovi Coldplay Dua Lipa Elton John They were outdone by every other department working on the show. _________________________________________. Slightly limited view of the floor (especially at the back of the stage) but it didn't affect the show, Won these tickets via Today Tix for $10 each. I loved every single minute of it. I'm glad these relics haven't been updated, they certainly gave me a good laugh! Unfortunately by this time we felt completely disconnected from the scene on stage and this was seemingly the case also for the latecomers who commenced to chat quite openly. Yes- the show had an amazing and powerful setbut if you can't see itwhat's the point? The sound was much better from row N. I picked up almost every word, the view was much better, especially the effects and scenery. However, with the quality of the show the price is still value for money. . 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. The restricted view seats can be found in the Boxes and in the end seats of the first three rows of the Dress Circle. You may also get moved to a better seat if the auditorium isn't full! Sofia Escobar is a superb Christine, young and naive, and in fine voice. ______________________________________________, Seats: P4 and P5 (I was in P5) They make you feel like an interloper, or something tacked on at the last minute. Please pass this on to all of the cast (company) and production team. Our seats were Royal Circle B34-35 right on the outside of the row, clearly without full view of the stage as stated in some correspondence. 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