Her Majesty's Theatre
Her Majesty's Theatre
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- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,838 contributionsStalwart of Melbourne's theatre districtOne of Melbourne's favorite live theatres, Her Majesty's has been remodeled over the years to keep up-to-date with current trends. With the long run of the Broadway hit musical Hamilton coming to an end, the next major show will be a revival of the Disney family favorite, Mary Poppins. Her Majesty's has a long history as a stalwart of Melbourne's theatre district.Visited December 2022Written 14 December 2022
- CoolGuySingapore, Singapore711 contributionsMary PoppinsWatch Mary Poppins on our 7th day of arrival, 7pm Friday night show. We bought a pair of tickets, stall 5, Y13 &14 @ $60 each, all way back on L1, online. Lousy view with a pillar right in front. Show is fantastic! Cast is fantastic! Music is excellent! Never watch any original movie by Julie Andrews, but I simply enjoy the show by this cast!Visited February 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 17 February 2023
- KittyElizNorthampton, United Kingdom94 contributionsGreat Show, but better before the changesWe enjoyed the show. But were disappointed that the content had been changed, to it's detriment. This is the sixth time we have seen it in London and once in New York over several decades. I felt the scene with many people trying to sing the Phantoms composition was unnecessary. And what happened to the.powerful scene where many are climbing down and singing and where the Phantom sings above the stage. Disappointed. ALL the cast were absolutely excellent, as was the orchestra.Visited March 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 22 March 2023
- VictorianladMelbourne, Australia17,111 contributionsPoor view but great showWe saw 'Mary Poppins', having seats in one of the stalls' back rooms that are obstructed by the balcony above. The show itself was excellent but we couldn't see Mary descending from the heights, and nor could we fully observe a couple of scenes where Bert sings on top of the row of houses. However the dancing was excellent and the scene changes well executed, seamlessly. Actors and actresses were good. Her Majesty's also has comfortable seating and a good atmosphere, including the orchestra pit.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 April 2023
- Ashley PWarrnambool, Australia7 contributionsGreat show but average comfortA classic old style theatre in the Melbourne CBD. Unfortunately the seats are too close together leaving very minimal leg room! The person in front of me was tall and I could hardly see past them because the rows were too close and not enough slope between rows.Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 May 2023
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,838 contributionsClassis theater hosts award-winning dramaHer Majesty's Theatre is in Melbourne's theatre district. This classic theatre has been in business since1886. Exhibition Street is easy to get to, it's in Melbourne's East End. At the moment "2:22 A Ghost Story" is playing. This thriller has won awards in London for is intriguing plot line. The sensational musical "Miss Saigon" will open in October and run until December 2023.Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 2 August 2023
- Carmel MBrisbane, Australia10 contributionsMatty = exceptional customer relationsWe went to see Miss Saigon for our anniversary. My wife is in a wheelchair so we usually get seated at the back of the theatre as we were. We were greeted by Matty who then proceeded to arrange better seats for us. He made sure we were comfortable and kept checking on my wife. He went over and above to make sure we had a wonderful time. Matty is six star.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 November 2023
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,838 contributionsPopular venue for musicals and dramaHer Majesty's is an historic theatre in Melbourne's East End theater district. This historic building is a popular venue for musicals and dramatic performances. It's in Exhibition Street, at the corner of Little Bourke.Visited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 20 November 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,838 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Friends
Her Majesty's is an historic theatre in Melbourne's East End theater district. This historic building is a popular venue for musicals and dramatic performances. It's in Exhibition Street, at the corner of Little Bourke.
Written 21 November 2023
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Carmel M
Brisbane, Australia10 contributions
Oct. 2023 • Couples
We went to see Miss Saigon for our anniversary. My wife is in a wheelchair so we usually get seated at the back of the theatre as we were. We were greeted by Matty who then proceeded to arrange better seats for us. He made sure we were comfortable and kept checking on my wife. He went over and above to make sure we had a wonderful time. Matty is six star.
Written 8 November 2023
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,838 contributions
Jul. 2023 • Couples
Her Majesty's Theatre is in Melbourne's theatre district. This classic theatre has been in business since1886. Exhibition Street is easy to get to, it's in Melbourne's East End. At the moment "2:22 A Ghost Story" is playing. This thriller has won awards in London for is intriguing plot line. The sensational musical "Miss Saigon" will open in October and run until December 2023.
Written 3 August 2023
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Ashley P
Warrnambool, Australia7 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
A classic old style theatre in the Melbourne CBD. Unfortunately the seats are too close together leaving very minimal leg room! The person in front of me was tall and I could hardly see past them because the rows were too close and not enough slope between rows.
Written 30 May 2023
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Hillary C
Bicester, UK4 contributions
May 2023 • Couples
Absolutely amazing time me and my husband went to see phantom of the opera and was vip the girl called Jemma was totally amazing treated us like royals she deserves a gold star absolutely brilliant
Written 27 May 2023
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Victorianlad
Melbourne, Australia17,111 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Couples
We saw 'Mary Poppins', having seats in one of the stalls' back rooms that are obstructed by the balcony above.
The show itself was excellent but we couldn't see Mary descending from the heights, and nor could we fully observe a couple of scenes where Bert sings on top of the row of houses.
However the dancing was excellent and the scene changes well executed, seamlessly. Actors and actresses were good.
Her Majesty's also has comfortable seating and a good atmosphere, including the orchestra pit.
The show itself was excellent but we couldn't see Mary descending from the heights, and nor could we fully observe a couple of scenes where Bert sings on top of the row of houses.
However the dancing was excellent and the scene changes well executed, seamlessly. Actors and actresses were good.
Her Majesty's also has comfortable seating and a good atmosphere, including the orchestra pit.
Written 6 April 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
KittyEliz
Northampton, UK94 contributions
Mar. 2023 • Friends
We enjoyed the show. But were disappointed that the content had been changed, to it's detriment. This is the sixth time we have seen it in London and once in New York over several decades. I felt the scene with many people trying to sing the Phantoms composition was unnecessary. And what happened to the.powerful scene where many are climbing down and singing and where the Phantom sings above the stage.
Disappointed.
ALL the cast were absolutely excellent, as was the orchestra.
Disappointed.
ALL the cast were absolutely excellent, as was the orchestra.
Written 22 March 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
CoolGuy
Singapore, Singapore711 contributions
Feb. 2023 • Couples
Watch Mary Poppins on our 7th day of arrival, 7pm Friday night show.
We bought a pair of tickets, stall 5, Y13 &14 @ $60 each, all way back on L1, online. Lousy view with a pillar right in front.
Show is fantastic! Cast is fantastic! Music is excellent!
Never watch any original movie by Julie Andrews, but I simply enjoy the show by this cast!
We bought a pair of tickets, stall 5, Y13 &14 @ $60 each, all way back on L1, online. Lousy view with a pillar right in front.
Show is fantastic! Cast is fantastic! Music is excellent!
Never watch any original movie by Julie Andrews, but I simply enjoy the show by this cast!
Written 17 February 2023
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David R
Perth, Australia8 contributions
Dec. 2022
We saw "Hamilton" when we visited Melbourne in late December 2022 ! The decor is so historic, they have a small bar & seating if your looking for a drink before the show ! The atmosphere inside the theatre was so good ! Make sure you visit the music pit before a show starts
Written 27 January 2023
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Joseph H
3 contributions
Jul. 2022 • Friends
Absolutely loved the production of Hamilton, thanks for making my first time at the theatre a memorable one. Thanks HMT Melbourne!
Written 20 January 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Hi I have tickets to see Hamilition next year my seats are in Row V seats 31 and 32. Ticketek says the seats are restricted by support poles. I was just wondering how restricted the view will be from there
Regarding seating -
Is Dress circle G26/27/28 good or F35-44 better? Just wanted to get some tickets for a Christmas present but never been to this theatre before. I've read that dress circle is the best place to sit but unsure. Thanks
Spitzm
Melbourne, Australia173 contributions
No performances or shows listed on their website for July 2019? Will there be any shows to possibly come then? I have overseas guests arriving then and really wanted to take them to see a show at the MAJ.
Mary A'vard
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Hi there,
You're right, we have no shows scheduled for a few weeks to allow us to do some long overdue maintenance to keep us in the best possible condition. We will also be bumping in the production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory ready for opening in August. There are some great productions on in Melbourne at the moment so have a look at Marriner Theatre's website as well as The Arts Centre - you may find something that interests you.
You could always bring your guests for a coffee or lunch in our café, its open during business hours weekdays. Our theatrical caricatures are a great feature.
Kind regards
Mary @ HMT
Katy L
Sunbury, Australia13 contributions
Anyone offer advice where to sit for extra leg room?
Thanks in advance
Mary A'vard
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Try Row E of the Dress Circle - it is right on the aisle and has a lot of space in front of it.
neet321
melbourne220 contributions
Hi can any one offer advice on tickets to school of Rock at Her majesty's theatre. We can choose stalls row T extreme side seats. Dress circle Row C extreme side seats or Dress circle fairly central row G. There is not much price difference and we will have 3 kids 7, 12 and 13 with u. cheers.
Hilary C
Barnsley, UK121 contributions
so, we had fabulous seats, stalls row B, central which we got 20 minutes before the performance started so were very spoilt. I agree with Kerryn72 and think the central seats in row G of the dress circle may be better for the views, particularly for your kids - although the theatre provides booster cushions for smaller children. It’s such a great show, hope you enjoy it.
I just booked Beautiful. I was allocated stalls row v seats 24& 25.
I am concerned about the overhang. Are these good seats?
Mary A'vard
Melbourne, Australia1 contribution
Hi Katy, have a look at Row E in the Dress Circle. These seats are on an aisle so you will have nothing in front of you at all. Hope that helps.
Hi. I am looking to buy tickets to Aladdin in the b reserve grand seating. Will the view be ok? I will also have a 9 year old with me, will he be able to see well?
Kate B
Wangaratta, Australia155 contributions
We had Seats Seat O 7-11 and they were fantastic. We had three kids with us- both 9 years olds could see easily and the 5 year old sat on my lap!! Loved our seats would highly recommend
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