Hamilton - Victoria Palace Theatre

I'll second the grand circle, we were centre and i think front or second row and had a great view

I've had the seat immediately right of the centre aisle and found it didn't really affect my view at all. I'm 5 ft 8 tall though. If you're shorter it may intrude a little.

Along with the UK tour announcement, looks to be extending for London. Had the DMT+ email for early booking for performances through to 2nd March 2024.

Does it tour with the revolve in the states? They’re gonna be some price! 🤦‍♂️😬

I went to see Hamilton for the first time since the cast changed last summer (late I know), and let's just say I had a...'chaotic' night. I thought I might as well share my experience as my misery might bring others some entertainment.

The show wasn't very well sold tonight being a random Monday, so I got a pretty good stalls seat for £30, about an hour before the show. Unfortunately as little as the audience were, it became quite apparent early on that those who were there had seemingly all come together on a special coach trip for nuisances, who should all be banned from theatre.

I was siting in the aisle seat, so was happily getting out to the aisle to let people into the row before the show started. I didn't have time to eat before hand, so bought some crisps from the bar to eat while I was waiting, and sat them under my seat whenever I had to get out.

It was all going well until I got out to let a couple in, and when the lady got into the row turned to her partner and said 'Oh look, CRISPS!' and proceeded to kick my tube of crisps down the theatre for no reason whatsoever, rolling down about 5 rows. I was absolutely livid, so I ran down and caught them before they hit the orchestra and came back and said 'Is there a reason why you kicked my crisps away?' to which she just replied 'Oh, sorry about that' and started laughing. I've genuinely never experienced anything so ridiculous at a theatre in my life! I thought I had seen it all before, but obviously not.

Unfortunately for me the good times kept on rolling, and about a minute later a lady asked to be let in, but when I got out she walked up to my seat, took off my jacket and started putting all of her stuff down. I pointed out really nicely (But absolutely over it inside) that it was my seat to which she was about to argue with me, before her partner jumped in and said 'Sorry, we're actually a few rows down'. She was apologetic but I suspected she was slightly drunk, and had another pint of beer in her hand.

This couple sadly became more of a focal point than the actors for the rest of the night...They kissed each other repeatedly with the loudest and most horrible smooch sound I've ever heard every two minutes, kept talking extremely loudly and laughing to the point where the steward had to approach them and tell them off four separate times. Every single time they were told off though they found it hilarious and the lady turned to her partner and said 'OOOOooohhh SHHHHHHHHHH' extremely loudly, which was even more distracting. Strangely they weren't asked to leave during the interval and continued to be annoying all night - I just don't understand how some people can have such a lack of respect?

To top it off, a man behind repeatedly kept whistling random tunes during the show and often at quiet times, I was starting to wonder if I was unknowingly taking part in an Ant & Dec wind up for Saturday night TV.

The actual show was great though! I didn't see the cast board, but I'm pretty sure it was the alternate Alex Sawyer on as Hamilton and he was absolutely fantastic. I felt that Shan's voice was slightly tired, but she still sounded great and her version of burn brought the house down.

One person that I wasn't really blown away by was Joel Montague to be honest. I know the king is typically a comedic role, but I found his portrayal slightly panto at times. I just felt that it really clashed with the stellar serious acting that everyone else was doing, but maybe that's not entirely Joel's fault.

Overall the show was in great shape, it's just a shame about the audience!

Re Joel Montague.
Not sure how professional it is to do an Instagram live from his dressing room, still in costume during the interval. The subject? A rant about how he and his now wife Carrie Hope Fletcher have been trolled on social media since their wedding . Surely this is not in his Hamilton contract??

When is Cast Change?

So sorry you had such a frustrating / irritating time at the show musicbox. I’d be complaining to DMT about the FOH staff not removing the offending couple at the interval.

Nothing annoys me more than those people who don’t give a monkey’s about ruining it for their fellow audience members. Perhaps a swift removal might have encouraged them to think twice about behaving like this next time they attend a show.

Yes, I totally agree with this - it's very unprofessional and wouldn't be allowed in any other workplace.

It reminds me of when I went to see ALW Cinderella last year and Joel was doing an unofficial meet and greet with Carrie's fans at the top of the stairs, with a queue of young women right up to the bar. I have nothing against Joel and really like Carrie as she was absolutely lovely when I briefly met her, but I've been finding her behaviour on social media bizarre recently, to the point where I've started to wonder if she's actually struggling a bit - I really hope not! I'm hardly a massive follower though, so I've maybe picked it up wrong in the few posts I've seen.

Yeah I really was tempted to complain, but it happened before the show started so felt like a million years ago by the time it got to the interval and just couldn't be bothered with the hassle to be honest!

I can't stress enough though that the VP staff are all brilliant and I'm sure they would've helped if I had brought it up.

About ten fifteen I think.

I saw Hamilton on August 25th and there were understudies/alternates on in the roles of Hamilton, Burr, Laurents/Philip, Lafayette/Jefferson and Angelica. Only found this out after the show when I checked the website, and yes, wouldn't have known otherwise as they were all excellent. Alex Sawyer (the alternate Hamilton) was particularly stunning. I was really pleased to have seen him in the role.

Saw Alex in August as well and was really impressed. Might be my favourite West End Hamilton now. It was like I was hearing certain lines in the show for the first time the way he delivered them.