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Post by Fantasma da Opera on Apr 20, 2007 7:44:21 GMT -5
Hmm as far as I know there is no dress code. Of course you will not go to the Teather as if your were planing on going to the beach lol:D
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Post by Eppy on Apr 20, 2007 10:42:53 GMT -5
Erm...there isn't a dress code as such, but when I saw it most men were smart...hardly any jeans or anything
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Post by Fantasma da Opera on Apr 20, 2007 11:48:36 GMT -5
However if you are young, I don't se a problem if you wear jeans. I don't think they make young people wear tuxedos! lol
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Post by Klarinette on Apr 20, 2007 12:05:23 GMT -5
There is no dress code, but it's nice to dress up for the theater. Business casual would be perfect, I think. A nice button-up shirt and a pair of slacks.
Of course, they won't turn away anyone wearing jeans.
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Post by Brae on Apr 20, 2007 20:11:50 GMT -5
I have seen varying degrees of dress at the theatre from the 3 Piece suit, to someone in a pair of jeans (in NICE condition ... they almost looked new) with a nice dress shirt on.
Or for the women, evening dresses, to the feminine version of the men's jeans outfit described above.
Then there is always the "streeter" (for lack of a better term), worn jeans and a t-shirt.
I prefer Business Casual. I am luckier then some, since this is also the unwritten dress code of my job, but I understand some people don't own dressier clothing.
I usually suggest to "dress to the show" like you wouldn't wear an fancy dress to Rent or We Will Rock You (although someone would). But you probably wouldn't wear jeans to Les Mis or Phantom. But also dress for what else you intend to do that day (the comfort factor)
When I saw Phantom at the end of last month in Toronto, I as in an odd predicament. I had tickets to the matinee, and that evening I was going to a Hockey Game. Hockey Clothes are not right for the Theatre (in my Opinion), and Theatre clothes are too dressy for a Hockey Game.
So I carried my Hockey Jersey with me in a bag, selected a t-shirt with a print that could be covered up by a buttoned suit jacket, and wore a pair of khaki cords that are in good repair. Although not what I usually wear to the theatre, it was dressy enough to function for both events.
Hoped this has helped rather then confussed.
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Post by ilovegrayshaw on Apr 23, 2007 4:29:09 GMT -5
Thanks Brae and yes it did.
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Post by ilovegrayshaw on May 17, 2007 2:45:59 GMT -5
I am going to London between August 11th and 15th but the problem is I can't find any good seats available. Please help me. The best is Stalls Row H or Royal Circle Row G.
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Post by vampbear on May 17, 2007 4:09:38 GMT -5
I'd take the stalls rather than the circle. Have you tried seetickets.com as well as ticketmaster? You could also try lastminute.com but you won't know where you are sitting
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Post by ilovegrayshaw on May 17, 2007 4:48:50 GMT -5
Yes I have tried seetickets. Dad always books at the last minute. He takes ages to actually click book and now all the best seats are gone. Trouble is Vampbear I want to see the chandelier and auction (which is on the floor) without craning my neck.
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Post by IchBinRory on May 17, 2007 16:14:35 GMT -5
Yes I have tried seetickets. Dad always books at the last minute. He takes ages to actually click book and now all the best seats are gone. Trouble is Vampbear I want to see the chandelier and auction (which is on the floor) without craning my neck. *whips out his theatre goer handbook and flicks to her majesty's seating plan* Yep Row H is perfect. Just hope that noone with large hair sits infront of you.
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Post by vampbear on May 18, 2007 2:43:04 GMT -5
You can also look at www.theatremonkey.co.uk for info about seating, views from seats, legroom etc. Unfortunately Her Majestys is one of the worst theatres for viewing restrictions As all the best seats are currently taken, if you can't find what you want now I'd suggest trying again approx 10 days beforehand for the start of possible returns, you may then be able to nab better seats, keep checking before you leave for London.
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Post by ilovegrayshaw on May 20, 2007 12:15:17 GMT -5
I HAVE TICKETS TO SEE PHANTOM! My mum and me are sitting on Row H in the Stalls. Seat numbers 24 and 25. Theatremonkey say these are generally unremarkable but I hope for the best. If I didn’t chose to sit there I wouldn’t have gone for at least another ten years. I know return lines may offer better seats but that is very risky and one which I can not afford to take. My parents have booked a hotel in Mayfair and first class train tickets. They do not want to go to London again. Think Paris and Scotland. I have waited for this moment my entire life and it has finally arrived. This is my all-time favourite musical. I am a tall man so my view should be good. It is only one row after the best ones. I will be under the chandelier as it falls. On the documentary it looks as though the stall seats are raked and we are only seven rows from the front so the view should be amazing. All the other night we are in London the seats are worse. Only central seats on seven rows give the best Phantom picture so I think I am lucky. What do you think? Have you been in these seats before? What is meant by the Phantom appearing in the chandelier? This confuses me on the Theatremonkey website.
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Post by Milady on May 20, 2007 19:18:25 GMT -5
Trust me, you are going to enjoy the show no matter where you're sitting. From what I can remember/tell, Her Majesty's isn't exactly the best-designed theatre ever in terms of sightlines. Someone is going to have a complaint about nearly every seat (though, there's always a complaint about everything in theatre, it seems!), but I think you're in a good section. If you love the show as much as I think you do, just being there and seeing it happen live is going to overcome any seat complaint you could ever have. What the poster on Theatremonkey meant was when the Phantom appears at the top of the stage at the end of the first act. There's no London quirk I can remember where he surfs down to the stage in the chandelier. MiladyDeWinter
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Post by Fantasma da Opera on May 20, 2007 19:35:44 GMT -5
Lol it would be fun to see the Phantom hanging on the chandelier as he falls...it would make him look more a real phantom...but hey...he is just a man
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Post by ilovegrayshaw on May 21, 2007 2:39:12 GMT -5
My mum wouldn't have been able to see from the circle. she has bad eyes at long distances. There are 21 seats behind pillars. I think we have done well to get seats as good as these. We have paid the top price for our tickets. £52.50 each. The rows in front of us give neck problems and issues with the smoke. My only wory is sightlines. I saw the documentary again and it looks as though a tall person could completely ruin the view. I apologise to the people behind me now. I will be moving my head aroud constantly to get the best view. If I don't have a good view of the stage and the sound is rubbish I may walk out. I have high expectations of this musical and if it doesn't meet them then I will have to leave. Await my review. Somebody on Row H seat 27 had these problems. We are only two seats from where he was. He could only see three quarters of the stage as well. By the way I am going on August 13th at 7:30pm. 12 weeks today. I wish I could have got better seats for my first time but I will have to make do. The stalls are raked aren't they? I KNOW IT WILL BE OVER REALLY QUICKLY. EVEN NOW I DON'T WANT IT TO END!!!
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