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Post by anthony on Nov 12, 2019 16:20:26 GMT
Saw Josh Piterman a few weeks back now. At the interval, I have to admit I wasn't a HUGE fan of him, but his Final Lair blew me away (and was perhaps the best performance I've ever seen from a Phantom). Genuinely amazing.
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Post by justafan on Nov 12, 2019 17:29:31 GMT
Saw Josh Piterman a few weeks back now. At the interval, I have to admit I wasn't a HUGE fan of him, but his Final Lair blew me away (and was perhaps the best performance I've ever seen from a Phantom). Genuinely amazing. I’m there next week - I’ve not been for a couple of years but love the music and somehow managed to pick up a really cheap front row seat - who is the Raoul these days? |
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Post by ABr on Nov 12, 2019 17:37:15 GMT
Saw Josh Piterman a few weeks back now. At the interval, I have to admit I wasn't a HUGE fan of him, but his Final Lair blew me away (and was perhaps the best performance I've ever seen from a Phantom). Genuinely amazing. I’m there next week - I’ve not been for a couple of years but love the music and somehow managed to pick up a really cheap front row seat - who is the Raoul these days? Danny Whitehead, according to the website! |
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Post by theatre241 on Nov 17, 2019 13:39:27 GMT
Thinking of seeing this again after seeing disappointed a few years ago. I can only go on Saturday and its nearly sold quite well for next Saturday! I might try my luck at the discount box offices because I swear they always have phantom. Has anyone done this before? Also whats the sound like these days there because I remember the orchestra being very quiet
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Post by 141920grm on Nov 17, 2019 19:00:06 GMT
Danny is an amazing Raoul- very sincere, adoring and convincing. Sound's nice and loud, I've sat at all levels these past 2 months now and even on the balcony I wouldn't describe it as "quiet".  |
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Post by theatre241 on Nov 17, 2019 19:46:55 GMT
Great!Ive booked J 30 Grand Circle. For£25 not bad. Does anyone know when the alternate Christine goes on because I have booked a matinee and I would love to see an alternate
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Post by 141920grm on Nov 18, 2019 0:18:06 GMT
alternates usually go on Mondays/Fridays but could always change!
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Post by theatre241 on Dec 1, 2019 19:49:37 GMT
I saw it on Saturday and it really does hold up. This cast is brilliant, I forgot how brilliant this show is! The sound was loud enough as well lol, my view wasn't too bad from the very last seat of row J in the upper circle. I missed quite a lot of the office scenes, why have they got the entire scene down in that corner?
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Post by edi on Dec 14, 2019 10:34:28 GMT
If I have to choose between circle A1 or A36, which side is less restricted? Thank you.
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Post by ABr on Dec 14, 2019 11:02:58 GMT
If I have to choose between circle A1 or A36, which side is less restricted? Thank you. I always consult SeatPlan for potential seat views, not every seat has a photo in each theatre, but it gives you a good indication of what the view might be like seatplan.com/london/her-majestys-theatre/ |
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Post by 141920grm on Dec 14, 2019 18:17:10 GMT
If I have to choose between circle A1 or A36, which side is less restricted? Thank you. Depends which scene you don't mind your view being cut off a bit- so in A1 you might not be able to see the whole of the organ set piece in Music of the Night, as well as the last few seconds of Think of Me and Wishing when Christine finishes the song downstage left. Never sat in A36 but by logic I assume then you'll miss a bit of the mirror bride, as well as some brief action downstage right in Prima Donna and the Final Lair. |
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Post by edi on Dec 14, 2019 18:36:01 GMT
If I have to choose between circle A1 or A36, which side is less restricted? Thank you. Depends which scene you don't mind your view being cut off a bit- so in A1 you might not be able to see the whole of the organ set piece in Music of the Night, as well as the last few seconds of Think of Me and Wishing when Christine finishes the song downstage left. Never sat in A36 but by logic I assume then you'll miss a bit of the mirror bride, as well as some brief action downstage right in Prima Donna and the Final Lair. I've never seen the Phantom so I will go in without knowing anything about these. Which one you would say is the least painful to miss? Thank you for your help |
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Post by 141920grm on Dec 15, 2019 2:03:21 GMT
I've never seen the Phantom so I will go in without knowing anything about these. Which one you would say is the least painful to miss? Thank you for your help They're equally good Plus there's no one behind you in A1 or A36 so you can lean forward all you want. |
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Post by Oleanna on Dec 15, 2019 10:40:17 GMT
I’d recommend A1, given that much of the managers’ scenes take place downstage right.
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Post by Dawnstar on Dec 15, 2019 15:44:33 GMT
I've not sat at the edges of the dress circle but I have sat at both edges in the upper circle & would definitely say being on the low numbers side is better.
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Post by theatre241 on Dec 17, 2019 14:24:03 GMT
Yes I agree but what about christens dressing room because that is on the left isn't it? but I would rather miss that small section compared to the two longer scenes that take place on the right
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Post by theatre241 on Jan 14, 2020 20:37:55 GMT
does anyone know if its common to discount phantom on Saturdays because I dont know whether to book in advance or try at the discount box offices
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Post by ceebee on Jan 16, 2020 19:07:47 GMT
Though in fairness Phantom is often half-price on the TKTS board for a Saturday matinee.
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Post by edi on Jan 17, 2020 12:59:41 GMT
I got tickets for £30 Front row stage right via GILT new year sale.
Fab seats, great view. I am tall and leg/knee room was fine, it's feet room that's restricted but didn't bother me the slightest.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2020 20:05:50 GMT
So for my final day off GILT experience, made a return visit to Phantom today. Got row E stalls aisle for 40 quid, great seat. Show was in excellent shape and for first time in living memory audience were on perfect behaviour and I wasn't surrounded by chattering tourists! Entire 1st cast were on and they were all fabulous.
Only one moan - bought the programme and brochure bundle. Got home, opened the brochure, and saw last year's cast listed on 1st page. Am sorry, but wasn't cast change like about 6 months ago?!?!
Well annoyed, as I already have this one. Plus usually Cam Mac is excellent at updating brochures post cast change. Wonder if they've decided not to bother for this cast, or if there will be a new one but it's just REALLY late....
Anyway, glad the "brilliant original" is now fresh in my mind so I can spot all the differences on my (multiple booked) visits to the tour :-)
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Post by kimbahorel on Jan 30, 2020 22:56:45 GMT
Ohhh I was hoping they updated the book. Its been 4 months since the cast change. Hope they do it though I want the picture of Danny as Raoul!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2020 22:59:40 GMT
Ohhh I was hoping they updated the book. Its been 4 months since the cast change. Hope they do it though I want the picture of Danny as Raoul! Yes, geekery of wanting my programmes and brochures to match aside, I was also after pics of Danny - he's hot :-) |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2020 9:22:41 GMT
So for my final day off GILT experience, made a return visit to Phantom today. Got row E stalls aisle for 40 quid, great seat. Show was in excellent shape and for first time in living memory audience were on perfect behaviour and I wasn't surrounded by chattering tourists! Entire 1st cast were on and they were all fabulous. Only one moan - bought the programme and brochure bundle. Got home, opened the brochure, and saw last year's cast listed on 1st page. Am sorry, but wasn't cast change like about 6 months ago?!?! Well annoyed, as I already have this one. Plus usually Cam Mac is excellent at updating brochures post cast change. Wonder if they've decided not to bother for this cast, or if there will be a new one but it's just REALLY late.... Anyway, glad the "brilliant original" is now fresh in my mind so I can spot all the differences on my (multiple booked) visits to the tour :-) Just to add - cast board had same issue as Les Mis - entire ensemble and swings were listed under the leads. So no idea which swings were actually on! Isn't there an Equity rule that there must be slips in programme, OR announcement, OR updated cast board, even for small parts? Or does just listing everyone whether they are on or not get around this?! Or is that rule just for the leads and not the whole company? |
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Post by kimbahorel on Jan 31, 2020 22:36:04 GMT
Ever since I started going to Phantom 4 years ago they have done that with the cast board. The only time they move anyone is they cover a lead. So it gets a bit "spot who is on" game which is fine providing you know what everyone is meant to be doing to see what is covered. Thats why whrn i webt back to Les mis I was disappointed they changed the cast board so now you have no idea who could be on. Esp when they list everyone and those rare but wonderful shows were like 10 people are off!!
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Post by ABr on Feb 20, 2020 16:26:24 GMT
Finally ticking Phantom and Her Majesty's Theatre off the list tonight! Took a punt at a last min ticket as I have a free evening to myself, as I've never seen the show in person before! Can't wait to finally see 'brilliant original' for myself!
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