The long-time West End home of The Phantom Of The Opera, Her Majesty’s Theatre is to be officially renamed to mark King Charles III as the sitting monarch on May 6th, 2023, the same day as King Charles III’s coronation.
The decision to change the iconic theatre’s name follows a historic precedent that dates back to the 1700s. The last name change at the venue took place in 1952, reverting from 'His Majesty's Theatre' to 'Her Majesty's Theatre' to honour Queen Elizabeth II.
The long-time resident show, The Phantom of the Opera will continue to showcase at His Majesty’s Theatre, with performances currently scheduled to run until at least March 2nd, 2024.
Booking & Theatre Information For The Phantom Of The Opera
Her Majesty's Theatre is a fairly large and historic West End theatre that has four levels of seating and a capacity of 1231 seats.
The seating blocks within the venue are quite shallow and feature numerous obstructions due to support pillars, rails, and overhangs from upper levels. Many seats within the venue restrict the view of the famous falling chandelier, however, this scene lasts for just a couple of seconds and some of these seats offer clear views for the rest of the production and can be considered to be good value despite having a 'restricted view' and will suit bargain hunters looking for cheap Phantom Of The Opera tickets and lastminute bargains.
Premium seats in the theatre are located in the centre of the Stalls along with the front rows of the Royal Circle which is an excellent vantage point and guarantees that none of the action on stage will be missed.
Due to the number of seats in the theatre that are labeled as having a restricted view, it is highly recommended to study the seating plan before purchase to survey the severity of the restriction. Seats in the Grand Circle are usually cheaper than the other tiers and there are fewer restrictions in this area. Balcony seats in the fourth tier are very high up and feel quite distant from the stage which is reflected in the price but these may not be suitable for people who suffer from vertigo.