8 Grand Circle K8 reviews at the Her Majesty's Theatre (His Majesty's Theatre) General 3.5/5 View 3/5 Comfort 1/5 Legroom 4.5/5 Slightly restricted view 50% Avoid if you're short 50% based on 2 reviews Average seat price * min max 58.75 48.8 43.75 *based on 16 bookings made through various agents' websites. The problem is that I've heard them performed much better elsewhere. Legroom was ample, and so long as nobody in front of you leans forward, you needn't move for the entire duration of the show. Tracy (35), Simon (35) and son Chris (18) Also, I am not a huge fan of Charles Hart's lyrics and the way words are sometimes crammed into songs, whether they fit or not (and quite often they don't rhyme which bugs me!) Try another? Staff were friendly and helpful and the overall ambience was an enjoyable experience.The show was fantastic! A line from one of the songs goes "Half the cast aren't here, but still the audience cheer" The same could be said of this performance r.e. 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. Some problem was occurring and the management were called and then more waiting followed and hovering in the eyeline edge continued. This sweeping, irrepressibly inventive novel, is a romance, but a romance of This obscured some of the action, but in the second half it wasn't there. Rake is only slight but the seats are staggered - 5 foot nothing me had no problem seeing everything. I've just returned home from the matinee of "Phantom" (2nd October 2010), a show that I've seen about 30 times, but not been for 4 years until now. Thank you to the man further down our row who was nearer to them than us who told them very firmly to be quiet! I was surprised at how much I had actually forgotten of the production, for a start this is really more opera than musical very little dialogue and consequently not really my scene at all. I think all the seats in the stalls at both sides at the back will be the same. How much is it to Hi, What time does the Wednesday Matinee start for Kinky Boots please? BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. There was plenty of legroom and the view was very good. 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. All seat numbers have now changed. Maybe at off-peak times it's not worth queuing? From here I could literally feel the vibrations of the music, especially the first dramatic bits when the chandelier rose up. At full price, I would have preferred to have been one or two rows further back and a little closer to the centre, but as a TKTS purchase this was absolutely brilliant value. Looking at, and listening to, those sitting around me, I rather got the impression that it has become nothing more than a tourist attraction that has to be seen on a visit to London, like Buckingham Palace or Piccadilly Circus. Now for someone like me who has seen the show before row M is fine if going for the first time it's about 4 rows too far back for the view of the chandelier rising and falling. Seat review: Grand Circle. Tickets were 10 pounds each, knew beforehand it would be restricted view. 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. Judy Harrison. 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! Otherwise a great view with slight obstruction of front left of the stage. Unfortunately, the problems only started after the show had begun. So if anything is happening higher up the stage you cannot see it. Use our interactive seating plan to view 1352 seat reviews and 2662 photos of views from seat. 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. His Majesty's Theatre. I could not say anything as we were all so cramped together - it looks like they have added an extra row of seats and pushed the other seats really close together. The singing was superb (The Phantoms voice was a bit ropey in places, but the rest of the cast more than made up for that). For once theatremonkey I think you are wrong. Best seats are stalls row J 26 and 27. Is the Director's Box upgrade worth getting for pre-show and the interval? Can't wait to go back and see it again. With a seating capacity of 1,670 across three levels, it is the eighth largest theatre in London and has often been used to premiere new musicals before they transfer to the West End. You're usually laughing so long as you don't have the last side seats in rowM in the dress circle. In my opinion, he is well worthy of it. Her Majesty's Theatre London: restricted view seating - See 1,200 traveler reviews, 450 candid photos, and great deals for London, UK, at Tripadvisor. 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. I have seen this show twice before with John Owen Jones and I think JOJ had the better voice. They are mainly surly or uninterested and as for policing the use of phones or disruptive patrons - well, they may as well not be there (can you tell I am not tolerant of people with no theatre etiquette!!). Not only was this happening but I was leaning to the right (luckily it was towards my friend in seat G1) which made my right leg dangle lower than my left one!! In the trio with Phantom and Christine, Raoul's voice did not project, and his interjections were lost I shall focus on my experience with buying the tickets, rather than the show itself (which was obviously outstandingly amazing!!!) 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! I was seated in stalls row C seat 11, right in the centre. 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. The other great thing is that you are not distracted by backstage activity - very professionally/smoothly done with black masking and respectfulness to audience members. I'd recommend this seat, even for a first timer, as long as they are not a grump, and are a theatre fan who doesn't mind a really close view with a bit of a restriction. Great views and right in the middle of the seating so good overall view and sound. The bar only obstructed the view of the orchestra pit which was hardly a problem. It is dragging the West End back. No. 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. Melbourne is blessed with a wealth of theatres, from the grand old dames like the, Shes currentlyhome to the biggest show Melbourne has seen in decades and judging bypast performances of. John Owen-Jones made a decidedly un-menacing Phantom (great Valjean but ropey Phantom - remind you of anyone?) Live and let live! Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. That said though, the songs that we all know (and love?) ______________________________, Stalls F10:There's a good view of the whole of the stage even though the seat is nearer the end of the row. We really felt the circle was best for a good view of the various elements of this show. more, West End and South Bank Theatre Walking Tour in London. From centre to stage right wings, you slowly are able to see less and less You will be able to see the top halves of the actors when they dwell in the stage right area unless they are very far upstage right or very downstage right. 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. ____________________________, 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. I had totally forgotten the background story (of course I knew the Phantom/Christine bit) and so it was like watching it all for the first time. We don't seem to have any photos from this section. Even though I have not seen Mr. Crawford's original display, I knew Earl's haunting voice was key to play the Phantom. I was aware my Husband was uncomfortable all night and it was a pleasure when it was all over. But then I found your website, and spent over an hour reading anything and everything Phantom-related, and so it were that yesterday we stood for all of 45 minutes outside Her Majesty's Theatre, and got ourselves two tickets for the matinee, in the 4th row (stalls!) It's not half as grimdark as it used to be. If you ring for tickets and talk to the theatre direct and see the seating plan you could be ok. We sat in the stalls row G seats 15 to 18 (GREEN on the Monkey's plan). I find it bizarre that you would attack the staging and fly work of "Phantom". I understand people have different tastes but this is ridiculous! However I decided I would give him the benefit of the doubt. Kent The show itself is unfortunately starting to look a bit tired - some of the choreography and performances could do with being 'tightened up' a bit, and the proscenium arch of the intertwined naked figures could do with a good clean - and some of the drapes need washing! I sat in G2 and realised that the seat looked new and had obviously been refurbished. However it doesn't excuse the lack of effort. I think all the seats in the stalls at both sides at the back will be the same. Although the story in the book is very different, having read it made the show much more enjoyable. All I can say is if I ever did it again (and I won't) I would avoid these seats. Seats throughout the Grand Circle are generally cheaper than other tiers. 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. Grand Historical Tour. Legroom was just tolerable, but otherwise comfortable. 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 I came back about 30minutes later, when all the queue had gone, and I asked what time would it be worth coming back later. Got the full effect of the chandelier falling too without being directly underneath it! _______________________________________________. 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. The music is very enjoyable and much more familiar than I expected. Performance schedule. I noticed you also attacked the disco inspired title track. 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. So what it the emotion is overblown? ______________. This is a Paris set, gothic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical with Cameron Mackintosh in charge of the spectacle. I truly understand this statement now. Although sold as restricted view because of a pillar, it is to the left and isn't really an issue . Wardrobe, lighting, the set and the orchestra were all very appealing but the cast and direction completely floundered. Killian impressed me straight away. Katie Hall as Christine was what I hoped. By continuing to use our site, you agree to us using cookies in accordance with our. Tickets left at the box office for collection may be picked up on the day, during the hour before the performance starts. I couldn't have been more wrong, from the very beginning I was hooked and when the chandelier swings into the audience with the spine chilling music the hairs stood up on the back of my neck. We sat in the Grand Circle in the front row and didn't find the bar an obstruction at all. Yet he does bring an element of Opera to the role too. ___________________________________. Ways to Experience Her Majesty's Theatre London, Sacred & Religious Sites, Churches & Cathedrals. When we got there, two seats next to us were empty, so we moved two seats closer to the centre. We had Stalls G 1 and 2. BEWARE These seats have restricted viewing (although not sold as such ) the floor of the balcony cuts off the top of the stage. Nothing was blocked and we could see the entire stage right to the back. "Stalls E33 and 34 (34 being an aisle seat): Great seats with nothing in front, so unlimited leg room. Front row, very close to the orchestra pit so not much legroom at all. I have seen various actors and I have to say that the current cast, led by Ramin Karimloo is one of the strongest. Recommended experiences in and around Aberdeen. The only downsideThe people in the front row leaning over the balcony was a little bit annoying as they were quite tall which meant there was a domino effect with the people in row B behind them leaning forward, then the people in row C leaning forward etc etc, but this didnt detract too much as the majority of the action is in the middle of the stage which was clearly visible. We did, and this vision in baggy shorts, spikey hair and sunglasses was The Phantom!!! You won't see me at those kind of things. Alf I was extremely disappointed. ____________________. If I had my way, phones, crisps, sweets, food, drink and chatting during shows would be imprisonable offences!!! I was rather annoyed when a man came to the front of the Circle and told everyone to lean back. Now I have see the Phantom just over 10 times now - he is far below the standard of any other Raoul I have ever seen. Beautiful, subtle, and heartbreaking You do the entire show a disservice and are clearly not understanding the subtle symbolism of this 'sentimental melodrama'! During the first performance I saw Sofia Escobar in the role of Christine Daa and she was truly outstanding, with the most beautiful voice. I will agree though on one thing. I'm going to see the musical for the first time. We had seats D22 and D23 in the stalls, tickets bought via the annual 'Get into London Theatre' offer. But wait until this cast moves on. Being on the front row, we were able to look down in the pit and thank the musicians in person at the end - WOW were they good and deserve appreciation! She loved the whole thing, but was a little bit worried that the chandelier might fall on our heads! Scott Davies was back as the Phantom, a role he played a few years ago, and was mightily impressive. After one emotional rollercoaster of a show ('Ghost') I went on to my next, Phantom. I was far more impressed when it came to life and was lifted up at the end of the Auction Scene. Oliver Thornton as Raoul was also weak but I found his character unbelievable anyway and the love affair didn't engage my emotions at all. I took my mum and my boyfriend to see this show in October 2003, for my mum's 60th birthday. In placing before the reader this unabridged translation of Adolf Hitler's book, Mein Kampf, I feel it my duty to call attention to certain historical facts which must be borne in mind if the reader would form a fair judgment of what is written in this extraordinary work. I have played the soundtrack every day since coming back, ha ha. I went with a friend to the Saturday (June 8th 2013) matinee performance of this amazing show. We actually had a full principle cast, with just one role (M. Firmin) being played by an understudy (he was excellent by the way) which makes a pleasant change! 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