Perfection all the way. A tour of the depth to which Cameron Mackintosh goes to to achieve an outstanding musical. A very special night to remember.
The Tour Was A Great Intro To A Great Show
Les Mis will be breaking records for years to come and we'll be back to enjoy again. A fantastic peice of theatre.
Had an awesome time, everyone was really helpful and welcoming. The show was a real treat, made much more special by the backstage tour. Gave me a good insight into how the show worked and all the hard work that went into it. It showed me how clever and resourceful the theatre company was and I was really impressed with the attention to detail. Made me feel like the star of the show!
A 'Phantastic' Experience
Have you ever wondered what happens when you walk through the Stage Door of a West End Theatre? In the case of a Red Letter Days Backstage Tour, you literally walk straight on to the stage where only a few hours later the Phantom of the Opera will sing. From that first surprise, the tour provided an interesting and at times very surprising insight into what goes on backstage to make the Phantom come alive each evening. Our guide was knowledgeable and informative. The seats for the show really were the best in the house with a superb unobstructed view of the action. A 'Phantastic' experience all round.
Fantastic - Now Need To Do The Les Mis One!
I bought this as a gift for my mum for her birthday and we both loved every minute of it. Very knowledgable tour guides in Helen and Neil. Can't believe how small the theatre is. Learnt some very interesting facts and the seats were brilliant too. I was even able to snag an aisle seat to help with my bad leg - we were really well looked after.
The staff member that guided the tour was friendly and welcoming. She took us around the theatre, keeping us always interested and excited to learn about the theatre. The actual performance was unbelievable, unlike anything I've ever seen.
My daughter and I had a really enjoyable evening. She had never seen Phantom but I had seen it many many years ago when Sarah Brightman and Michael Crawford were the stars. It's still as amazing today as it was then!
A gift purchased for my sister studying drama at University. She had an amazing time from the laughs she had backstage with staff to the tears shared by many due to the incredible on stage performance! Would definitely recommend to a friend!
Great Evening And Experience
Welcome was relaxed and friendly, trying on the costumes from Les Miserables was comical - fortunately the people trying them on did not sing as well! It got everyone laughing.The tour was extremely well conducted and the guide certainly knew her many facts. The seating was perfect and the show was fantastic and more. A great evening and experience.
'Entering The Phantom's Domain'
This was a fantastic experience that I would definitely recommend to any theatre goers or performing arts fanatics. The show itself was superb from the faultless singing to the mind boggling disappearing acts which made it something special. If this wasn't enough... seeing how the whole show operates behind stage, although giving some of the effects away, was what really made the experience breathtaking. With that amount of technical gadgets going on throughout the show, it's the behind the scenes crew who deserve a round of applause!
Wishing We Were Somehow There Again...
Thank you, Red Letter Days, for offering us the opportunity to enjoy such a wonderful experience. The Phantom of the Opera is a musical phenomenon, so to be able to watch the show from the very best seats in the house, plus to have the chance to step onto the stage and see the magic close-up was unforgettable. The staff were friendly, informative and interesting. They were accommodating to personal needs and answered any questions thrown at them from the group. There was no feeling of being rushed and so each experience within the tour could be absorbed and enjoyed. We would thoroughly recommend this experience to anyone with an interest in the show, in the theatre world or, simply, with a little romance in their soul.
Absolutely Brilliant! 12 Out Of 10!!
I expected minimal access to backstage areas, but was pleasantly surprised at the amount we were shown; we did not simply see the stage and wings, but also sub-stage and the fly floor above. We were treated in a very friendly manner and received vast amounts of information both about the show and the theatre. The show was fantastic, thoroughly enjoyable, with brilliant seats. One piece of advice for any women going; avoid wearing stiletto heels as there are numerous holes and tracks on the stage!
The backstage tour was great, the guide was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions. The show itself is absolutely fantastic, this is our fourth visit and certainly not the last. A superb and unforgettable experience.
Brilliant To See How Things Work
After seeing the show several times it was wonderful to see how all the props and scenery are packed into the small space called the scenery dock, to see how everything works and especially to see the show again from circle seats.
Best Theatre Experience Ever!
This was a wonderful visit to London's theatreland. From the anticipation of waiting outside the Stage Door to being taken on stage and getting an actor's view of the theatre. It really gave us an insight into how it feels to be part of a show such as this. Our two guides were very informative and it was amazing to see the backstage workings of a top London theatre. The seats certainly were the best in the house and it made the performance even more breathtaking. Highly recommended!
Insight Into The Work Of Cast And Crew
Really enjoyed the show and the backstage tour made it so much more enjoyable. It was amazing to see the stage and scenery up close and get some insight into the work of the cast and crew.
A Must For All Theatre Lovers
I was most impressed with this experience, for me it was great to find out the history of the theatre and the show, including some of the 'tricks of the trade' used in the show. It was a great experience to see backstage. The show as we expected was wonderful, and lived up to expectation. Thank you for a very enjoyable and informative evening.
A Day Out That Will Stay In The Memory!
Absolutely superb time - everything about the day and the way we were looked after was superb! The way we were greeted at the theatre and shown around - ABSOLUTELY PERFECT.
A Look Behind The Curtain
Just returned from an amazing Red Letter Day - a backstage tour of Her Majesty's Theatre and tickets for the long running musical Phantom of the Opera. Our two guides gave an informative and interesting peek behind the scenes. For such a small theatre it is incredible they are able to put on such a big production and armed with more knowledge I think it made the performance even more fantastic. The two things that really wowed us were how they manage to store that huge spiral staircase until it makes its appearance on stage, and the stamina of the wardrobe department in getting all those wonderful costumes down from the fourth floor - and back up again - when needed. We only walked up a couple of flights and were catching our breath. A great Red Letter Day and one I would recommend.
'Les Miserables' was outstanding, I had been told many times how great it was, and I thought the singing, the emotion, the set and lighting were fantastic.
Great Show - Fascinating To See Behind The Scenes
Really enjoyed the show - plenty of tissues needed ...
A Truly Magical Experience!!
Have seen Phantom 4 times already but the tour backstage brought a new perspective to the show. The guides were fantastic - so many interesting facts about the show and the theatre. The seats really were the best in the house and I could see the actors' expressions quite clearly. The sound was superb and the music still sends tingles down my spine. A truly magical experience, which I thoroughly recommend to anyone!
The staff at the theatre were fantastic, we were met at the stage door and shown around by informed and helpful staff who are clearly proud to be a part of the show. The seats were the best in the theatre and we really enjoyed it. A fabulous experience!
Made The Show More Enjoyable
The Theatre staff made us welcome and put a lot of effort in to explaining the workings of the Theatre and gave an excellent guided tour of the whole building. When we watched the show, their comments brought the show to life and we were much more aware of the efforts of so many people in making it a first class West End Theatre show.
Fab Show, Great Seats, Made For A Wonderful Day
We were greeted at the stage door by our guides who took us straight onto the stage to get an actor's eye view. To see the sides, The Gods and the workings under the stage was a treat. The seats for the performance were just sensational.