Our budget was limited so we got Grand circle, F24 and 25. 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 . Ashleah Skinner, Ok, enough of the money talk. I was so far away from the stage that I felt like I couldn't be further away from the action. I'm thinking much of the audience were foreign tourists dutifully making their way round the London tourist trail. Pillar on the left that did block out some of the performance. The material has been carefully compared Dress Circle A16and 17: __________________________________, October 3rd 2016. This is a really great and unique show which will probably never be matched. Thoroughly enjoyed it. When I arrived home to look at the cast list I thought Rachel Barrell was an understudy for the understudy. I had worried I would be too near, but as the stage is not so high as it is in productions such as 'We Will Rock You' at the Dominion Theatre was, for me it was PERFECT (in spite of less leg room than usual on a front row) and wonderful to be so close and to see all the facial expressions of the performers! Tiny leg room, but otherwise an excellent seat! That great height brings us to the worst seats. Didn't like this musical - worst musical I have seen in West End. 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. ____________________. I booked seats M6 and M5 in the stalls, solely based on your seating recommendation, and they offered a perfect view of the stage plus ample leg room for the average sized person. Slightly perplexed, I informed her of the conversation had the day previously with a See box office member of staff, she hinted that this keeps happening and See continually give out wrong information, and that I should make a formal complaint to them about what had happened. Go and see it, if you're around and be sure you book good tickets to enhance the experience. We were lucky in that no-one was sitting in front of us but I think the view would not have been badly obstructed. If a musical doesn't have good music, it is pointless to me. Paid 25 for top price tickets from See Tickets so a good deal. I hope to see Brian reprising the role in the future as Phantom himself, and not as his understudy. the theatre, the sets, the costumes, the effects, it was absolutely amazing from beginning to end. Another limitation of Her Majesty's theatre is that it is acoustically bad and offers dismal views. ________________________, 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". 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. Myself and three of my friends booked tickets to see Phantom for the 5th of January 2010, and should have taken the adverse weather as the first sign that we should have stayed at home. The music is very enjoyable and much more familiar than I expected. Very enjoyable, polished 5 star performance. 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 I am 5 foot 1 inch and was wearing 3 inch heels. However I do wish I had seen Mr Owen Jones instead. The service could also benefit from being freshened up. Hands down, the best seats in this theatre are the front rows of the dress circle. Will Barratt as Raoul was very good, if not particularly memorable. Buying through lastminute meant I couldnt choose my seats When I got to the box office, they offered 2 seats in row Q, to the side. He portrays the Phantom as autistic, and he had all these mannerisms that I picked up on straight away. Earl Carpenter in the lead was very good indeed though not in the same league as Crawford who we had seen on two occasions. Earl Carpenter as the Phantom was so fitting. Plus, I have to admit I would have gone a bit earlier but after hearing Ben Foster on TV singing a song from 'Phantom' I put off going until he had left the cast as I thought he sounded dreadful. ____________________________, We were disappointed in this production (August 2007), and aghast that Carlotta had a much nicer voice than Christine! A must see West End Production. It was made in the 80's.and it shows. 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! The show is almost impossible to describe, as it is so good. He completely lacked stage presence, had no voice to speak of and overdid the histrionics to the point that the Phantom became a caricature rather than a sympathetic figure. The major problem is the sound. _____________________________________. The Booker Prize-winning novel-now a major motion picture from Fox SearchlightPictures. ____________________________, I would just like to add my review of a most wonderful and exhilarating performance of 'Phantom' (9th June 2007). This theatre is in need of a massive refurb. __________________. 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. 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. She's Portuguese so I'm guessing that English is not her first language, but you'd never guess from her performance. Phantom of the Opera, 22Oct2017, I knew I would have a restriced view but it wasn't too bad. I was worried about the legroom but needn't have been. I have to admit to not being a huge fan of the show, as, although there are many aspects of the production that I like, the show as a whole does not gel for me. It reaches off the stage, grabs you by the throat and begs you to empathise or at least sympathise with his plight. Sat in Row C Centre of Dress Circle (perfect) at only 30 (an offer price not always available). Although you are blocked 15% of the stage, the play is so powerful that you can work around it. The theatre is beautiful and conveniently located. I truly understand this statement now. Kleenex was my friend that day. Ms Christina Brooks The atmosphere, the stage effects, props and set design were top notch and the costumes gorgeous. I saw Phantom of the Opera on 12th July 2012 with a friend. Went to see The Jersey Boys on Wednesday 8th Feb at His Majesty's Aberdeen. I always sit in the stalls as I think you get the best views, but wouldn't sit on the front row again due to a stiff neck!! The balcony ledge only comes up to just under waist height, and there is a narrow bar which comes up slightly higher. Stalls P13: ridiculously good legroom in this row, thanks to the pillar placement. Emma I have seen various actors and I have to say that the current cast, led by Ramin Karimloo is one of the strongest. In this seat, you are sitting next to a spotlight operator, but the gentleman I sat beside was very respectful. ________________________________. Some problem was occurring and the management were called and then more waiting followed and hovering in the eyeline edge continued. The problem is that I've heard them performed much better elsewhere. _________________________________________, 9th July 2015. The illusions in the show are great and they get better as the show goes on. The theatre was quite warm for a chilly night, only felt cold when side door near the seats was open. We had seats F23 and F24 in the Stalls. Birmingham UK 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. Is the view actually restricted from the Restricted View sitting area or is it ok? You can see the full body of the actors and set from the centre over to stage left wings. Sofia Escobar is a superb Christine, young and naive, and in fine voice. Got two seats in stalls Row C 9 and 10 for 25 each for that afternoon matinee. And no matter how creepy Ramin Karimloo's 'Phantom' can be, his singing is beautiful and will blow you away. He sang brilliantly in the title song, and in 'Music Of The Night' he acted and sung flawlessly. 1st in line got O3 which wasn't better. Some may find his higher-pitched singing rather light, as he is closer to Michael Crawford than his predecessor John Owen-Jones. ___________________. Performance schedule. The story is fiction about a masked musical genius living in the catacombs of the Paris Opera! When the Phantom was on top looking down he seemed to be looking directly at us. Phantom will always be a bit special to me as this was the first musical I ever saw in London - I can still remember being blown away by the experience and it made me catch the musical bug - I've seen Phantom at least 5 times from both stalls and dress circle but hadn't seen it in London for a few years (but had seen it in New York when I was on honeymoon). All the principles were on, which was great for me. At that time you heard her voice only over the speakers and not coming from the stage as before (I was very close). __________________, I was visiting London from the US July 25 2005, and luckily procured fantastic tickets for Phantom of the Opera. Unfortunately - 50 is rather a stiff price to pay to see such a good performer. I was travelling from Croatia to London with my 15-year old daughter for a few days stay. The actor who played the Phantom could not be faulted. It only emphasis's the passion! Que sera sera! So, I couldn't see the stage properly, and I couldn't just close my eyes and listen. As for the show itself, it is hard to describe how wonderful it is, the music, the storyline etc. I absolutely loved it. The main character's "Phantom" and "Christine" were excellent and put so much into their performances. I adored Carlotta. Christine was also very good and played the character well. The best of the elevator muzak score is heard within the first twenty minutes with almost all the best scenic effects and plot developments occurring simultaneously. None of it was discreet. Well, he was very good looking - that's where the positives end. The sets quite good..and some of the songs quite memorable. The music was haunting, the orchestra was outstanding right from the start, and as the chandelier rises, you just know this is going to be something special! After seeing it four times it has lost some of the excitement and emotion I felt on the first three occasions. I wish they would hurry up So for a show which is all about the relationships between the characters it failed. Erl Carpenter was good, but not in the league of John Owen Jones, who is fab. Gina Beck is a brilliant actress as is Simon Bailey and of course the much loved Ramin. How to get here Her Majesty's Theatre is located at 58 Grote Street, Adelaide, which is on the north side of the street. I recently saw Phantom at Her Majesty's Theatre as an early 2008 Christmas present for a friend. The comparison with the latter being particularly apt, as that too is always a disappointment. I have played the soundtrack every day since coming back, ha ha. BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. I noticed you also attacked the disco inspired title track. '*** For someone who normally favours the more modern musical like myself, "The Phantom of the Opera" certainly took me by surprise. Even when I've heard Ramin when he's sick he still manages to produce a heart felt Phantom. Yes view is restricted. 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. Sloppy movement, limp voices, technical hitches - we had them all. We paid 40 + booking fee for Seats B27 and 28 in the Grand Circle, and whilst I'd never usually choose seats this high-up, I'd read on good authority (i.e. _____________________. I was in the Grand Circle in seat F21. >My mum and I sat in seats 18 and 19 of row A in the Upper Circle. In the trio with Phantom and Christine, Raoul's voice did not project, and his interjections were lost The legroom in E12 and E13 is very poor indeed and I would not sit in the Upper Circle again - although the view was acceptable, it wasn't brilliant (although you do get up close and personal with the Phantom when he's up to mischief way above the stage). If you really want to see a particular show I would go for slightly better seats. If you ring for tickets and talk to the theatre direct and see the seating plan you could be ok over a year ago Reviewed this attraction Auckland, New Zealand 0 Votes To return to the See Tickets 'incorrect information issue', I emailed them the next day outlining the problem I had encountered. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePhantomOfTheOpera Brittany My first moan goes to Raoul (who is currently played by Oliver Thornton). Cashier said sometimes very good seats can be available at the last minute for 25. We were front row of the Dress circle and the view could simply not have been better. Come on, recast already!! ___________________, My first West End show. Many thanks to the Phantom cast, and Theatremonkey, for making a happy day extra special. 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! Undoubtedly Lloyd Webbers biggest achievement, but not his greatest work. Row D Seats 16 and 17. 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. He was a constantly twitching, nervous character, rather like an alcoholic who is desperate for a drink but cannot get one. _______________. The walkway down to the Phantom's lair was a really slick and effective trick, and had you believing they were really walking downwards. She was also excited by the falling chandelier and ducked as it passed over, but I would prefer to be further away. We'll probably revisit next year if the kids demand!! The view was very good (except for the lady in front of me who had quite big hair) but apart from that, no complaints, plus you get a fantastic view of the Phantom up to no good in the rafters. 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!). The Literary Theory Handbook introduces students to the history and scope of literary theory, showing them how to perform literary analysis, and providing a greater understanding of the historical contexts for different theories.. A new edition of this highly successful text, which includes updated and refined chapters, and new sections on contemporary theories Being so close has some advantages. I totally disagree with Theatremonkey. >My favourites are: "Masquerade", "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" and "Think of Me", although I love all of it. Ramin is different every time. But then they have been practicing twice a day for nearly a couple of decades so you'd expect it to have come together by now! It was a brilliant show and I want to see it again. We sat in the Grand Circle in the front row and didn't find the bar an obstruction at all. 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. 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. Website: http://www.thephantomoftheopera.com/london 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. My one criticism (perhaps controversially) is that on several occasions, especially apparent in Notes/Twisted In Every Way in Act Two, there are too many people singing different lines over each other to hear what anyone is singing individually. It was a dear wish of mine to go to see Phantom, and for my birthday I was treated by the family to the show. Karen. 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