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Post by Mr Wallacio on Jun 30, 2016 21:54:42 GMT
As much as I would have loved to have booked for a later show in the run those £10 preview tickets were just too attractive.
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Post by partytentdown on Jul 14, 2016 12:32:51 GMT
First preview is cancelled and is now 'public dress rehearsal', if you have tickets you can watch and will be refunded.
Presumably not at a standard they can expect people to pay for yet.
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Post by n1david on Jul 14, 2016 12:33:42 GMT
Baz tweeting that Friday's first preview is now a public dress rehearsal, ticket-holders will get refunds but can still attend the dress rehearsal for free.
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Post by 49thand8th on Jul 14, 2016 12:47:09 GMT
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Post by danielwhit on Jul 14, 2016 13:30:11 GMT
Ooh - interesting. I've got tickets for tomorrow so I'll very happily go along for free!
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Post by kathryn on Jul 14, 2016 13:53:53 GMT
Hm, I wonder where that leaves me? Someone re-sold their tickets to me (at face value) and transferred the pick up name to me. I guess they'll refund her, and I have to hope that she pays me back?
Old Vic Twitter has yet to confirm the news, by the way.
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Post by Honoured Guest on Jul 14, 2016 14:00:07 GMT
Hm, I wonder where that leaves me? Someone re-sold their tickets to me (at face value) and transferred the pick up name to me. I guess they'll refund her, and I have to hope that she pays me back? I think that "someone" transacted with you in contravention of their terms of ticket purchase!
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Post by danielwhit on Jul 14, 2016 14:09:33 GMT
If it was done over eBay or similar, there's probably going to be some form of buyer protection layer you can invoke. If it was someone you know done in person, you'll have to hope they pass on the money to you. But yes, I don't think the Old Vic would have any responsibility to get the money back to you rather than the original purchaser.
My slight concern is the Old Vic seem to be persistently unable to email me, I've missed various emails from them (I use bog standard Gmail) over the last year or so. They always tend to make a call to me, so I'll have to wait for them to get around to doing that (presuming this is true).
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Post by Honoured Guest on Jul 14, 2016 14:13:24 GMT
I have received several marketing emails from the Old Vic which are completely blank when I open them. I remember someone else posting here that the same thing happened to them too. I expect this means that they are at the forefront of internet technology and so lesser mortals like me are no longer equipped to communicate with them.
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Post by danielwhit on Jul 14, 2016 14:27:16 GMT
I have received several marketing emails from the Old Vic which are completely blank when I open them. I remember someone else posting here that the same thing happened to them too. I expect this means that they are at the forefront of internet technology and so lesser mortals like me are no longer equipped to communicate with them. Strangely - marketing emails get through to me fine, it's the order confirmation and alteration ones which never seem to be able to send.. The problem with me is obviously at their Box Office, in some fashion or another. I'm not sure what's going on with your one. In any case, if anyone gets official word about tomorrow, let me know on here please
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Post by Marwood on Jul 14, 2016 14:52:17 GMT
I also have a ticket for tomorrow, just checked and I've had no emails from the Old Vic, and no mention on their website either. I'll wait and see what mood I'm in tomorrow before deciding whether to brave the Southern timetable, I only paid £10 for the ticket so I'm not that fussed what happens either way to be honest.
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Post by kathryn on Jul 14, 2016 15:22:17 GMT
Hm, I wonder where that leaves me? Someone re-sold their tickets to me (at face value) and transferred the pick up name to me. I guess they'll refund her, and I have to hope that she pays me back? I think that "someone" transacted with you in contravention of their terms of ticket purchase! No, the box office advised she could transfer them to my name for pick up and re-sell as long as it was at face value. I have copies of the emails. I'm aware it could be an elaborate scam, but it seems a lot of bother for all of £20!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2016 15:23:36 GMT
Supposed to be there tomorrow evening too. I'm assuming changing from 'preview' to 'rehearsal' means it's gonna be stopped and starting?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2016 15:25:39 GMT
Oooooooooo maybe il call them and see if I can get better seats!!
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Post by danielwhit on Jul 14, 2016 15:32:40 GMT
Supposed to be there tomorrow evening too. I'm assuming changing from 'preview' to 'rehearsal' means it's gonna be stopped and starting? I suspect it more means they don't know if they will have to stop/start or if they'll even be able to complete the performance. They obviously won't intend on stopping if possible! However, until we get official confirmation from the theatre this is all based off of one (admittedly usually accurate) tweeter, so we'll have to keep an ear out for what's going on.
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Post by Honoured Guest on Jul 14, 2016 15:34:33 GMT
Supposed to be there tomorrow evening too. I'm assuming changing from 'preview' to 'rehearsal' means it's gonna be stopped and starting? Does it also mean there's no requirement to attempt a full performance? Bits not technically rehearsed can be missed out?
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Post by kathryn on Jul 14, 2016 15:37:44 GMT
I imagine it means they can do whatever they want, since they've already refunded people.
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Post by horton on Jul 14, 2016 15:42:06 GMT
Sounds worrying
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Post by Honoured Guest on Jul 14, 2016 15:44:25 GMT
No it doesn't. It's a very tech-intensive show and there's nearly a month of previews.
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Post by horton on Jul 14, 2016 16:07:44 GMT
Well you have nerves of steel. I'm worried that they have revised their schedule again. Public dress rehearsals are a bit of a lose-lose, too. If it goes badly, the buzz is still out there; if it goes well, the positive buzz risks being qualified with a "considering it was a dress rehearsal" which is unhelpful
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 14, 2016 16:25:12 GMT
Am going tomorrow night
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2016 16:29:39 GMT
An orgy of forum users! (May give us something to do inbetween the stoppy/starty bits)
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Post by danielwhit on Jul 14, 2016 17:06:19 GMT
OK. I've just had a phone call offering either a refund and seeing it tomorrow or an exchange to see it at a later stage.
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Post by ali973 on Jul 14, 2016 17:48:35 GMT
Wait, what? It's postponed again?!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2016 18:09:07 GMT
Just got an email from them saying refund and see tomorrow or see another night instead. According to the email it's 'very common' for the first week or two of previews to be cancelled!
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Post by steve10086 on Jul 14, 2016 18:12:31 GMT
According to the email it's 'very common' for the first week or two of previews to be cancelled! At the Old Vic, or in general? If they mean in general I'd ask them who they are trying to fool?
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 14, 2016 19:46:22 GMT
Yep, have just come home and received the email. Grrr!
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Post by andrew on Jul 14, 2016 19:54:26 GMT
I love how they're lecturing people on what's normal in theatre. It's not normal for previews to be cancelled. It's not completely outrageous for previews to be cancelled, but most companies can put on at least some sort of show by the time the date rolls around.
Hopefully they can get things up and running in a day or two, it would be a shame for the shows reputation to suffer because of being overly ambitious on a technical level.
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 14, 2016 19:58:54 GMT
I'm gonna rock up tomorrow and see what happens
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 14, 2016 20:06:42 GMT
I'm getting worried about this show. Its having setback after setback. Really hope it still all comes together
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