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Post by ncbears on Jun 15, 2023 15:46:20 GMT
Good luck to those trying to attend - I see there is a Heat Advisory.
And, now, it is the King's Birthday parade the same day?
I will anxiously await the uploads to YouTube and Twitter/Instagram
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Post by anita on Jun 16, 2023 9:15:11 GMT
Been nearly every year but now I don't think I could stand that long so regretfully giving it a miss from now on.
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Post by ladidah on Jun 16, 2023 10:02:12 GMT
Always looks so fun but I am terrible with big crowds
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Post by alece10 on Jun 16, 2023 10:47:36 GMT
Good luck to those trying to attend - I see there is a Heat Advisory. And, now, it is the King's Birthday parade the same day? I will anxiously await the uploads to YouTube and Twitter/Instagram We call it Trooping The Colour which sounds even odder than Kings Birthday Parade. |
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Post by starlight92 on Jun 16, 2023 11:20:16 GMT
Based on how long the queue was last year I think you'd have to show up at the crack of dawn to have any chance of getting in, and I value my sleep too much! Plus I don't fancy standing for hours in a crowded place in this heat. Will sadly give it a miss.
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Post by capybara on Jun 16, 2023 12:19:28 GMT
I always think there should be some sort of priority booking for actual theatre goers. Like £15 to get in a ‘golden circle’ of sorts rather than queuing for hours with day trippers and tourists before inevitably being turned away as it’s full.
I used to go regularly back in the day. I also miss the Olivier Covent Garden stage. But I’m not sure I could hack it now. Like others, I’ll await the video footage!
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Post by david on Jun 16, 2023 13:14:20 GMT
I’m aiming for a few hours for both days as I’ve got shows booked over the weekend. I’m definitely taking a lot of water and sun cream with me.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jun 16, 2023 14:18:02 GMT
I have such happy memories of this (remember the old Leicester Square - can you imagine trying that now). Hailstones through Jersey Boys was a memory. It's usually the Trooping of the Colour day, Saturday, isn't it? I recall watching the Red Arrows zipping over before now. I'll pop by on Sunday (in town for Tim Minchin Sunday evening). But won't stop if there is queuing. It's the final Pretty Woman on Sunday too, so might put my feet up in there if there's a last min ticket.
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Post by bengal73 on Jun 17, 2023 6:52:48 GMT
tim minchin closing the show today
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Post by anthony40 on Jun 17, 2023 8:33:55 GMT
West End Live and it's crowd will just have to do without me for this year.
I'm off in an hour or so to catch the train to Chichester to see Asssassins.
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Post by CG on the loose on Jun 17, 2023 9:06:47 GMT
I'll be in town, but can't hack the standing these days, so I'll listen from afar as I head off to my shows.
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Post by anita on Jun 17, 2023 9:47:34 GMT
People started queuing at 4am apparently.
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Post by Mark on Jun 17, 2023 11:40:12 GMT
I think they need to move to a free ballot for tickets, getting too busy and lots of disappointed people travelling and not getting in.
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Post by richey on Jun 17, 2023 12:51:10 GMT
That's just crazy!
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Post by theatregoer22 on Jun 17, 2023 15:35:21 GMT
Caught three ish hours from the pavement across the road from Trafalgar Square. Was a perfect spot until they reopened the roads after Trooping the Colour. I could hear most of it very clearly, see a bit of the stage and the big screens, plus I had plenty of space, could sit down for a bit and I was able to nip away for some lunch and come back to broadly the same spot I'd been at before.
Mamma Mia and Choir of Man were the highlights, but Six was also very good. Oklahoma didn't work at all - the song was far too quiet to fill such a big space, so that's me totally put off seeing it now. I also got to see some of the actors from Jersey Boys after they came off stage and some of the cast of Mamma Mia walking by - both in costume. And two of the actors from the next play going to Soho Place - The Little Big Things, were stood in front of me on the pavement for a bit, coincidentally with someone I follow on Instagram.
All in all a good afternoon spent.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jun 17, 2023 16:21:54 GMT
The pro shots of the performances are being uploaded to the official London theatre youtube channel.
From what I've seen all pretty strong so far except Hamilton...ouch. the king can't go high, and expected more characterisation.
Ouch...Aspects of love wasn't great either.
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Post by CG on the loose on Jun 17, 2023 17:01:59 GMT
The pro shots of the performances are being uploaded to the official London theatre youtube channel. From what I've seen all pretty strong so far except Hamilton...ouch. the king can't go high, and expected more characterisation. Ouch...Aspects of love wasn't great either. I heard Hamilton from somewhere behind the stage as I paused on my journey across London to catch the flypast! Sounded OK from there but my expectations were adjusted for distant vocals! That's said, Les Mis from the same vantage point sounded epic! |
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Post by CG on the loose on Jun 17, 2023 17:05:53 GMT
Caught three ish hours from the pavement across the road from Trafalgar Square. Was a perfect spot until they reopened the roads after Trooping the Colour. I could hear most of it very clearly, see a bit of the stage and the big screens, plus I had plenty of space, could sit down for a bit and I was able to nip away for some lunch and come back to broadly the same spot I'd been at before. Mamma Mia and Choir of Man were the highlights, but Six was also very good. Oklahoma didn't work at all - the song was far too quiet to fill such a big space, so that's me totally put off seeing it now. I also got to see some of the actors from Jersey Boys after they came off stage and some of the cast of Mamma Mia walking by - both in costume. And two of the actors from the next play going to Soho Place - The Little Big Things, were stood in front of me on the pavement for a bit, coincidentally with someone I follow on Instagram. All in all a good afternoon spent. Interesting... I could hear Oklahoma clearly as I walked away towards Charing Cross. Guess the off square spots vary for sound quality! |
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Post by david on Jun 17, 2023 17:18:36 GMT
Despite a very early start this morning (getting to Trafalgar Square for 7am), a really enjoyable couple of hours today with everyone in good spirits and voices to celebrate West End theatre. I didn’t stay for the full day as I had shows booked but the stuff I did catch Les Mis and Mamma Mia! are the standouts for me. I haven’t seen Oklahoma but based on todays performance I’m still not tempted to see it.
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Post by theatregoer22 on Jun 17, 2023 18:11:25 GMT
Caught three ish hours from the pavement across the road from Trafalgar Square. Was a perfect spot until they reopened the roads after Trooping the Colour. I could hear most of it very clearly, see a bit of the stage and the big screens, plus I had plenty of space, could sit down for a bit and I was able to nip away for some lunch and come back to broadly the same spot I'd been at before. Mamma Mia and Choir of Man were the highlights, but Six was also very good. Oklahoma didn't work at all - the song was far too quiet to fill such a big space, so that's me totally put off seeing it now. I also got to see some of the actors from Jersey Boys after they came off stage and some of the cast of Mamma Mia walking by - both in costume. And two of the actors from the next play going to Soho Place - The Little Big Things, were stood in front of me on the pavement for a bit, coincidentally with someone I follow on Instagram. All in all a good afternoon spent. Interesting... I could hear Oklahoma clearly as I walked away towards Charing Cross. Guess the off square spots vary for sound quality! I could just about hear it, but it sounded like the kind of performance for a small, intimate venue. Not a West End theatre or stage at Trafalgar Square with a large audience. |
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Post by theatregoer22 on Jun 17, 2023 18:12:56 GMT
Caught three ish hours from the pavement across the road from Trafalgar Square. Was a perfect spot until they reopened the roads after Trooping the Colour. I could hear most of it very clearly, see a bit of the stage and the big screens, plus I had plenty of space, could sit down for a bit and I was able to nip away for some lunch and come back to broadly the same spot I'd been at before. Mamma Mia and Choir of Man were the highlights, but Six was also very good. Oklahoma didn't work at all - the song was far too quiet to fill such a big space, so that's me totally put off seeing it now. I also got to see some of the actors from Jersey Boys after they came off stage and some of the cast of Mamma Mia walking by - both in costume. And two of the actors from the next play going to Soho Place - The Little Big Things, were stood in front of me on the pavement for a bit, coincidentally with someone I follow on Instagram. All in all a good afternoon spent. Forgot Les Misérables was good as well - dare I say even better than when I actually saw it at the Sondheim in January. |
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Post by marob on Jun 17, 2023 20:05:16 GMT
I’m never quite sure how well this works as a showcase for theatre. Always pretty hit and miss, even with shows I’ve seen before and liked. Actually put me off seeing stuff last year, so have only watched a few this time around.
Noticed people asking on the Moulin Rouge video why they hasn’t posted Jamie Muscato. Found an unofficial clip of it and even with slightly iffy sound and all the screaming and whoooing that has to have been one of the highlights.
What was the Annie Get Your Gun performance? The cast from the concert a couple of months ago? Seems odd.
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jun 17, 2023 20:14:07 GMT
On the Hamilton video a lot of the CHF fans (her husband is king george) are blaming the sound and saying the sound is always rubbish, like with Bad Cinderella the other year. Which is not just insulting to the sound team, but also not right as each video displays great performances.
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Post by lolalou on Jun 17, 2023 22:43:37 GMT
On the Hamilton video a lot of the CHF fans (her husband is king george) are blaming the sound and saying the sound is always rubbish, like with Bad Cinderella the other year. Which is not just insulting to the sound team, but also not right as each video displays great performances. I always find it interesting how those who perform badly try to throw sound under the bus. His missus last year and now him? He couldn’t reach the high notes. Even the most terrible tech creative can’t save you if you can’t sing the notes as written. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jun 18, 2023 8:38:45 GMT
Crazy for you was fabulous . Aspects was…
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Post by londonpostie on Jun 18, 2023 8:45:47 GMT
Can't think of a worse location - it's basically a roundabout, with a bit paved over.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jun 18, 2023 8:57:38 GMT
I didn't go this year but was in London so I did swing by just to see if I could find a spot somewhere around the site to watch for half hour but it was so packed you literally couldn't even move to walk round to try and have a look for anywhere. It was absolutely crazy. Also I don't really understand why, when it's a free event, they cover all the gates and hoardings so you can't see through? People might not all be gathered in a few places if the whole thing is viewable. I didn't realize they have big screens though in some places, but that area was crazy. Anyway whilst I was walking round I think I heard a bit of Jamie Muscato and then Grease but I think their music wasn't working or something. Bloody hell I chose the wrong day to visit the yesterday what with everything going on!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 18, 2023 9:28:45 GMT
On the Hamilton video a lot of the CHF fans (her husband is king george) are blaming the sound and saying the sound is always rubbish, like with Bad Cinderella the other year. Which is not just insulting to the sound team, but also not right as each video displays great performances. I always find it interesting how those who perform badly try to throw sound under the bus. His missus last year and now him? He couldn’t reach the high notes. Even the most terrible tech creative can’t save you if you can’t sing the notes as written. Just went to YT to look at Joel’s video… it’s been removed  |
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Post by Dr Tom on Jun 18, 2023 10:33:56 GMT
What was the Annie Get Your Gun performance? The cast from the concert a couple of months ago? Seems odd. It's the Lavender Theatre production (open air), which opens in mid July. |
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Post by theatrefan62 on Jun 18, 2023 11:35:43 GMT
I always find it interesting how those who perform badly try to throw sound under the bus. His missus last year and now him? He couldn’t reach the high notes. Even the most terrible tech creative can’t save you if you can’t sing the notes as written. Just went to YT to look at Joel’s video… it’s been removed Assuming the Hamilton producers weren't thrilled with it? Didn't Carrie's cinderella one get removed too due to the poor performance? It really annoys me how sound team get thrown under the bus. Gives them and us vibes. |
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