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Post by alison on Aug 9, 2021 20:12:02 GMT
I had an interesting character beside me at Six last night. He wore his disposable mask until the lights went down then ripped it off, and proceeded to use it to wipe his face a few times during the show. He half heartedly applauded a few songs and just ignored some others entirely while sitting there stone-faced. Then after Six (essentially the curtain call, for those who don't know the show) he stayed seated, still not clapping, for a few seconds then stood up and walked out before the megamix finale, leaving his used mask on the floor.
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 10, 2021 17:00:03 GMT
It seems to be the assumption at Chichester that anyone under retirement age must be a member of staff.
First I was asked where the lift was, which I didn't mind. Then I was snapped at, by a very rude woman, and told it was unacceptable that I didn't know where her seat was.
I wouldn't mind but FoH wear purple polos, and I'm in a very stylish white shirt today.
To cap it all, I also had a snoozer next to me and a sing-alonger behind. Ee, it's grand to be back!
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Post by The Matthew on Aug 10, 2021 17:30:27 GMT
It seems to be the assumption at Chichester that anyone under retirement age must be a member of staff. I've always said of Chichester that the locals refer to the Roman palace at Fishbourne as "that new development down the road".
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Post by alece10 on Aug 11, 2021 16:53:20 GMT
Must say every time I go to Chichester I feel like I'm one of the younger audience members and I won't see 60 again!
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Post by highonahill on Aug 15, 2021 8:43:27 GMT
One of my household at Singing in the Rain last night was virtually sat on by the lady in the adjoining seat. She swayed and sang along to most of it too. At least she had a mask on, unlike 80% of the audience.
And a few rows in front of me someone couldn't resist getting their phone out to film Don and Cathy's last clinch.
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Post by sph on Aug 17, 2021 22:26:25 GMT
Yes! The singing along? What's that about? I had the same at Anything Goes! Why do old people think everything is a sing-song in a church hall? The woman next to me even did weird hand choreography throughout. At the interval a manager kindly moved me to another (much better) seat.
And on the other side of me was an old lady who announced each cast member to her companion (possibly daughter) who didn't respond or engage thankfully. "That's Felicity Kendall" or "Sutton Foster. She's the star..."
And for reasons beyond all comprehension, a couple brought their toddler who did not stay still or quiet obviously but thankfully was far away from me!
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Post by 821mrjamie on Aug 18, 2021 14:14:49 GMT
So on Monday at theatre royale newcatsle, a guy sat behind me clearly on a first date, spoke through most of act one, then getting progressively drunker as the night went on, sang the whole of the act two opener. Then after an onstage quick change shouted "ohhhh she's changed". Puppets were used in the second act, lion King or avenue q style were the puppeteer is out on show. He was so drunk he shouted "oh its a little man in a costume". His date was so embarked he told him to shut up and that it was a puppet. Then another actor came on with another puppet, he shouted "well that one isn't a puppet", the most embarrassing part was that the shows creative team were the row infront of us as they'd just opend and they kept turning round while they were trying to take notes to give them shady looks, the drunk guy didn't get the message. Towards the end of the second act he just shouted "im lost man, I don't understand", think he fell asleep after that.
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Post by Jon on Aug 18, 2021 14:34:34 GMT
I've said it before but why get drunk at the theatre? Surely if you want to drink heavily, you can go to the pub.
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Post by MrBraithwaite on Aug 19, 2021 7:59:51 GMT
This will be fun at Moulin Rouge, with Blue Elephant packages all around me. 6 glasses of champagne included in the ticket.
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Post by richey on Aug 19, 2021 8:55:40 GMT
This will be fun at Moulin Rouge, with Blue Elephant packages all around me. 6 glasses of champagne included in the ticket. is that 6 glasses per person?!
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Post by sfsusan on Aug 19, 2021 20:45:29 GMT
Lots of confusion tonight at Bagdad Cafe with people being unable to find their seats. Then one woman tripped on the automobile that extends into the stalls seating and spilled a full glass of something with ice onto the car seat, side, and floor. It required mopping, then consultations with people with headphones. Nicely, the staff replaced her drink for her (brought it to her seat).
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Post by MrBraithwaite on Aug 20, 2021 7:22:39 GMT
This will be fun at Moulin Rouge, with Blue Elephant packages all around me. 6 glasses of champagne included in the ticket. is that 6 glasses per person?! I think it was. Now the wording on the website is different, but it was definitely 6 glasses when I booked my tickets then. Found it hilarious at the time, guessed they wanted to shift all the champagne they had in store during the closure of the theatres. Now it says: "Blue Elephant Package (Tunnel Lounge) - includes Ambassador Lounge entry, drinks reception with Veuve Clicquot Champagne, premium alcoholic and soft options, cheese board, ice cream, house programme." But if you pay 184.50 for this I guess you'll drink as much as you can get for free.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 20, 2021 7:34:11 GMT
Cheeseboard
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Post by TallPaul on Aug 20, 2021 7:47:23 GMT
Are those planks from the Drury Lane stage, BurlyBeaR? You get a lot of wood for your £55!
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Post by Mark on Aug 20, 2021 9:00:19 GMT
3 phones went off during Leopoldstadt yesterday matinee. It would seem a fair few of the mostly older audience didn’t know how to turn them off (also, watches beeping on the hour, whyyy?)
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Post by stagebyte on Aug 21, 2021 21:42:43 GMT
Hats off to the four women at Kilworth House Memories of the Musicals Row B this afternoon - they knew every last lyric of every last song from the 19 musicals covered - and were determined to prove their cretinous worth even sang along to the instrumental opening of Singin’ in the rain (dooby doo doo) This goes beyond ‘enjoying being back in theatre’ it was attention seeking ‘we’re out to have a GOOD TIME’ mate and screw the rest of you’ Couldnt work out whether they were drunk or just spectacularly obnoxious but The absolutely divine version of You’ll never walk alone finale ruined by the football vocals and arms in the air. How can people profess to ‘love musicals’ but never shut up long enough to listen? Kudos to the sound engineer whoever it was as the sound from the front row was loud so drowned them out in the big ballads It was a five star show with a terrific band and top class vocals (actual cast singing) and a wonderful array of songs.. Try catching it before it closes next week.
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Post by shady23 on Aug 25, 2021 17:12:42 GMT
Seen on Twitter
"Still in shock that last night at singing in the rain, at the end of “good morning” a woman in the front row stood up and touched Kevin Cliftons foot…"
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Post by fluxcapacitor on Aug 26, 2021 9:05:05 GMT
Has anyone else noticed coughing is suddenly back with a vengeance? When shows were socially distanced and mask wearing enforced, I swear there were noticeably less coughs during a show - as generally people were more aware of not coughing in public, or covering their mouths properly when they did due to the virus transmission. Now, a lot of people seem to have thrown caution to the wind so all the bad habits are creeping back - loud, uncovered, vocal coughs and all.
I get people need to cough sometimes, myself included, but there's a polite and subtle way to do it without announcing it to the whole auditorium. And without spurting droplets all over the row in front of you.
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Post by Dave B on Aug 26, 2021 9:41:16 GMT
Has anyone else noticed coughing is suddenly back with a vengeance? When shows were socially distanced and mask wearing enforced, I swear there were noticeably less coughs during a show - as generally people were more aware of not coughing in public, or covering their mouths properly when they did due to the virus transmission. Now, a lot of people seem to have thrown caution to the wind so all the bad habits are creeping back - loud, uncovered, vocal coughs and all. I get people need to cough sometimes, myself included, but there's a polite and subtle way to do it without announcing it to the whole auditorium. And without spurting droplets all over the row in front of you. Oh yes, very much so
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Post by lynette on Aug 26, 2021 10:49:50 GMT
Has anyone else noticed coughing is suddenly back with a vengeance? When shows were socially distanced and mask wearing enforced, I swear there were noticeably less coughs during a show - as generally people were more aware of not coughing in public, or covering their mouths properly when they did due to the virus transmission. Now, a lot of people seem to have thrown caution to the wind so all the bad habits are creeping back - loud, uncovered, vocal coughs and all. I get people need to cough sometimes, myself included, but there's a polite and subtle way to do it without announcing it to the whole auditorium. And without spurting droplets all over the row in front of you. Oh yes, very much so You have just put back my return to theatre by about ten years…..thanks 😁
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Post by shady23 on Aug 28, 2021 23:07:38 GMT
A case of bad behaviour after the show
When theatre returned it was clear. Stage door is not allowed, but with some going anyway and some performers still taking photos no wonder the lines have been muddied, not that behaviour like this is ever ok.
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Post by ronnette on Aug 29, 2021 20:35:56 GMT
There was a big queue outside of the 1pm Joseph show today, some security and a sign up saying cast wouldn’t sign anything or have photos. Hasn’t stopped people though.
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Post by Dawnstar on Aug 30, 2021 12:44:17 GMT
When theatre returned it was clear. Stage door is not allowed, but with some going anyway and some performers still taking photos no wonder the lines have been muddied, not that behaviour like this is ever ok. I've been reading for months that stage dooring isn't allowed. I was therefore surprised when standing outside the auditorium at Regent's Park theatre yesterday after the 6pm Mischief Movie Night performance to see two of the cast come out of the auditorium & stand around chatting to & taking photos with fans. Both they & the majority of the fans talking to them were unmasked, & they must have been there for a while because I waited several minutes for the loo queue to clear, went into the loos, & when I came back out they were still there. So you can understand fans perhaps getting a bit confused if some actors are happy to do stage door while others are banned from it.
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Post by fiyerorocher on Sept 2, 2021 9:55:05 GMT
There is a special place in hell reserved for those who take off their shoes in the theatre and put their feet up on the seat in front
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Post by Jon on Sept 2, 2021 14:27:47 GMT
There is a special place in hell reserved for those who take off their shoes in the theatre and put their feet up on the seat in front I hate people putting their feet on seats in general whether it's in a theatre, the cinema or public transport.
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Post by talkingheads on Sept 2, 2021 15:15:18 GMT
There is a special place in hell reserved for those who take off their shoes in the theatre and put their feet up on the seat in front Anybody putting their manky feet near my head would soon feel the sharp end of my biro in them!
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Sept 2, 2021 16:12:12 GMT
There is a special place in hell reserved for those who take off their shoes in the and put their feet up on the seat in front Anybody putting their manky feet near my head would soon feel the sharp end of my biro in them! Feet up when heads are near??
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Post by hitmewithurbethshot on Sept 3, 2021 1:59:43 GMT
Has disciplining your child gone completely out of the window? This is going to make me sound like a child-hating harpie (which I may be but that’s beside the point) but I paid to hear trained actors perform and would rather 6 year old Pandora from Buckinghamshire kept her singing and incessant questions to the privacy of her own home
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Post by sukhavati on Sept 3, 2021 4:26:32 GMT
Aside from having some strange couple singing at each other in the stalls during "All I Ask of You" in Phantom three years ago, a couple of years ago I was at Les Mis at the Queen's. This man two seats down insisted on singing along. To everything. I kept glaring at him. During the intermission he explained that his daughter was onstage playing Mme Thernadier. I suspect if she knew her dad was singing in the stalls she would have given him a good thump on the head. I finally told him to stop. I paid to hear the professionals on the stage - not some random punters in the audience. Makes me crazy that the staff are just standing off to the side doing NOTHING. Why do adults - ADULTS - have to be told that commercial theatre is 99% NOT a sing-along.
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Post by fiyerorocher on Sept 3, 2021 7:40:40 GMT
Aside from having some strange couple singing at each other in the stalls during "All I Ask of You" in Phantom three years ago, a couple of years ago I was at Les Mis at the Queen's. This man two seats down insisted on singing along. To everything. I kept glaring at him. During the intermission he explained that his daughter was onstage playing Mme Thernadier. I suspect if she knew her dad was singing in the stalls she would have given him a good thump on the head. I finally told him to stop. I paid to hear the professionals on the stage - not some random punters in the audience. Makes me crazy that the staff are just standing off to the side doing NOTHING. Why do adults - ADULTS - have to be told that commercial theatre is 99% NOT a sing-along. Having been in the situation of working FOH at a jukebox musical, I can promise you it made us all just as mad. Unfortunately it was often difficult to hear if we were sat behind or off to the side of the person singing, so we couldn't always tell they were singing. Or sometimes we could tell someone was singing, but couldn't work out who (a problem I'm sure masks have only exacerbated). So do tell a FOH staff member if you can! YMMV based on the show you're at and the person you talk to, but I would have been right in there telling that person to shut up as soon as I knew what they were doing!
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