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Post by bellboard27 on Jul 31, 2017 9:09:39 GMT
Nice and easy. Oddly my password did need resetting even though I'd only booked with the theatre 3 days ago!
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Post by jamb0r on Jul 31, 2017 9:10:01 GMT
Well these are getting snapped up very fast! Every seat I clicked on came up 'seat not available' even though it was clearly available on the plan, so was like playing cat and mouse trying to click on a seat before someone else, but at least it was a smooth experience. Ended up with row C for the last preview
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jul 31, 2017 9:11:29 GMT
Very easy for me too, going for an end of row C, restricted view or not, I like my knees pain free.
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Post by adrianics on Jul 31, 2017 9:13:44 GMT
There's good availability for midweek shows in December. How much of an issue is the legroom in Row B? Are we talking budget flight levels here?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2017 9:16:36 GMT
It's a bad theatre for legroom. If row B is the front row, we may get lucky (like for La Strada, there was loads!), but if you're prepared to have your knees around your ears, then the worst case scenario is that at least you're ready for it.
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Post by stageyninja83 on Jul 31, 2017 9:29:58 GMT
That was very painless, row B seats secured for the 2nd preview. Glad I didn't book the Love Theatre priority, good on The Other Palace for having No Booking Fees.
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Post by adrianics on Jul 31, 2017 9:36:57 GMT
Indeed; took the advice above and got end seats of row C. Absolutely painless and very happy that buying from the source meant I didn't have to pay the £6+ booking fees both ATG and LoveTheatre were charging!
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Jul 31, 2017 9:45:05 GMT
Got the spacious surroundings of G23 and its extra legroom booked for a Saturday matinee in November. All sorted by two minutes past ten!
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Jul 31, 2017 9:46:26 GMT
Expected it to be a horrific booking experience because I'm currently on a coach, on my phone, with questionable internet access.
However I got row B for the Saturday preview, even with a password change required meaning I had to shut my internet page down, but thankfully tickets remained in my basket.
Phew.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jul 31, 2017 9:47:06 GMT
Is it really that bad? As you can tell i have never been....
Is it all rows that are an issue?
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Post by CG on the loose on Jul 31, 2017 9:49:37 GMT
Well it *would* have been smooth if I were capable of reading the time... accidentally booked a matinee instead of the evening, but that's all sorted now. And, as others have said, other than my own idiocy, smooth and pain-free!
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Post by firefingers on Jul 31, 2017 9:56:41 GMT
Friend has booked me a ticket for last preview.
Ive only maade it through the film once as I was a complete emotional wreck (lost my father to cancer as a teenager). Have warned my friend I may have a little break down... not in a bad way but the emotional power of the story is quite something.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jul 31, 2017 12:31:07 GMT
All booked and so painless
Well the pain is when the theatre first opened I went to everything on a comp, then I paid the odd 20 quid here and there and now I've splashed out 32 squid / squid 🐙
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Post by Phantom of London on Jul 31, 2017 12:57:21 GMT
Is it really that bad? As you can tell i have never been.... Is it all rows that are an issue? Got the spacious surroundings of G23 and its extra legroom booked Exactly the same for me. One of the few theatres I pay more just to get legroom. Odd that G1 to 4 weren't on sale - must be out to an agent or house holds. For those going at Christmas, prices go up from £51.50 / £41 / £32 to £58 / £45 / £35 from 16th December onwards. Seats are very like the first 3 rows of the National's Lytterton. Ideal seating if you are slight, as the rake is perfect for you.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2017 13:09:29 GMT
I don't get any of the criticism of the seating at The Other Palace to be honest. I've always found it perfectly comfortable and with great views and no legroom problems (and I've got quite long, gangly legs). I really like the theatre, it's one of my favourites I think.
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Post by d'James on Jul 31, 2017 13:13:44 GMT
I don't get any of the criticism of the seating at The Other Palace to be honest. I've always found it perfectly comfortable and with great views and no legroom problems (and I've got quite long, gangly legs). I really like the theatre, it's one of my favourites I think. Ditto @ryan. The legroom is fine and I'm over six foot. I've been four times this year. Sadly the tickets for this unknown show are too expensive for me. I guess Kelsey Grammer will sell enough for them though. (I'm indifferent about him.) Maybe they'll do a TodayTix deal at the time.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jul 31, 2017 13:30:01 GMT
Same here I'm 5ft9 ish (well I was once) and never had a problem with the seats
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Post by Stasia on Jul 31, 2017 13:32:43 GMT
Last week I proclaimed I won't be booking it for 35 quid – and I just did Friday December 29, so it's a long wait...
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Post by firefingers on Jul 31, 2017 13:59:06 GMT
no legroom problems (and I've got quite long, gangly legs). I guess it depends if you are happy with the architect's view that sitting bolt upright is both correct and healthy. For the rest of us, who slump slightly during shows... Protip: Aquire small friends, then you can steal their leg room.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2017 14:44:06 GMT
I have little legs and have often found the front row, especially on the bend, exceptionally cramped. I don't usually sit much further back, but the bend is always a little tighter than the rest of the row.
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Post by Marwood on Jul 31, 2017 21:22:39 GMT
Had an email from the Other Palace earlier today and was disappointed to just get a 'sold out' message when I tried booking - just had another look and there seems to be loads of tickets available (well on the dates I looked at anyway) and have got myself a second row seat for the end of November, I wasn't that big a fan of the film (seemed to drag and was a touch too sentimental from what I remember) but it's Frasier Crane for heavens sake- until we see Ted Danson or George Wendt in a West End show I'm happy enough with that.
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Post by ali973 on Aug 1, 2017 7:06:47 GMT
Just booked as well for late November, a day after the first Hamilton preview. I'm really surprised Fraser is such a draw for musicals these days. Oh, well. I remember seeing him in Macbeth back when I was in college. I believe when it transferred to Broadway it only played ten performances. Yikes.
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Post by Stasia on Aug 1, 2017 8:10:48 GMT
Adding a bit of controversy to the nice talks, sorry, guys!
I saw a tweet where a certain reviewer asked if it's ok for people to see an actor who supports Trump. Meaning Kelsey Grammer. And adding she won't pay for the ticket but will go and see the show if she gets an invitation and include her political views in her review.
So my questions are - would you go and see an actor who stands for smth you dislike a lot? Would "Trump supporter" actor stop you from seeing a show (this particular actor and this particular show)? And do you think if it is right to say you won't pay but will go and see it for free to review shows basing on actor's political views, not on what he does on stage?
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Post by infofreako on Aug 1, 2017 8:18:10 GMT
To be honest I dont particularly care about an actors political views, just what they do on stage. It concerns me that people want to review a show just so they can bring a political agenda in to play
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Post by viserys on Aug 1, 2017 8:30:24 GMT
. And adding she won't pay for the ticket but will go and see the show if she gets an invitation and include her political views in her review. Sorry, this just sounds like a cheap ploy to get a freebie. Either I see and review a show based on its own merits and the actor's performance or I detest an actor's political stance so much that I'm unable to seperate him from his views and then avoid the show. Which has never happened to me, since I tend to follow that kind of thing much. What few actors I stalk follow on Twitter seem to be decent folks. But anyway, her political views and her private opinion of Kelsey Grammer have nothing whatsoever to do with the show Big Fish, which is what she has set out to review, right?
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Post by Stasia on Aug 1, 2017 9:03:22 GMT
Either I see and review a show based on its own merits and the actor's performance or I detest an actor's political stance so much that I'm unable to seperate him from his views and then avoid the show. Which has never happened to me, since I tend to follow that kind of thing much. What few actors I stalk follow on Twitter seem to be decent folks. But anyway, her political views and her private opinion of Kelsey Grammer have nothing whatsoever to do with the show Big Fish, which is what she has set out to review, right? I also thought that's how it works! I don't have any actors I dislike THAT much to prevent me attending a show I'm interested in, and obviously their personal beliefs might stop me from following them on twitter, but not from seeing a show. Although I just remembered a certain actor's tweets 2 years ago. He was constantly mentioning "evil Russia" instead of "Russian authorities/government", but it looked as if he doesn't know the difference between the country and the people who have the power. I saw him on stage a year after and enjoyed his performance a lot! Haven't been reading his tweets in the recent years so have no idea if he is still a bit ignorant in terms of who to blame for everything
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Post by The Matthew on Aug 1, 2017 9:35:46 GMT
I saw a tweet where a certain reviewer asked if it's ok for people to see an actor who supports Trump. Meaning Kelsey Grammer. And adding she won't pay for the ticket but will go and see the show if she gets an invitation and include her political views in her review. Would she refuse to eat a meal cooked by someone whose politics she disliked, or refuse to travel in a train driven by such a person? Would she still see the play if the stage manager's politics didn't meet her approval, or does it only matter if she can see the person? To me it comes across as someone who's looking for an opportunity to do some political preaching and, failing in the search, has decided to create one.
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Post by infofreako on Aug 1, 2017 9:47:37 GMT
Also, how is a reviewer wanting to use that medium as a place for their views any better as a person than an actor having political views opposite to theirs. I feel sure that Kelsey won't be using the interval as a chance to preach to the audience about Trump
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2017 9:48:30 GMT
I think I know who you're talking about and I think her words are being slightly twisted here. If a particular audience member is so opposed to a particular cast member's views, it's not unreasonable to not want to pay money to see them. I myself am giving A Long Day's Journey Into Night a wide berth for a similar reason. As a reviewer though, she's not ruling out seeing the show all together, she's just not going to pay for it and would much rather miss out all together if that's the option, in addition to which she's making it clear upfront that if she is invited to review then she won't be writing some sweet little puff-piece but will mention her political reluctance, and I honestly don't see why that's apparently such a big problem? Reviewers are allowed to mention the current climate in reviews, as shows don't exist in a vacuum and these things can and do affect how one views a piece, and if the PR people understand her views and decide not to offer her a ticket, it's not like she's then going to buy one for herself so that she still gets to write a complete hatchet job that she's even now drafting in her head. Heaven forbid someone have their own personal set of principles!
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Post by Stasia on Aug 1, 2017 10:01:59 GMT
I think I know who you're talking about and I think her words are being slightly twisted here. If a particular audience member is so opposed to a particular cast member's views, it's not unreasonable to not want to pay money to see them. I myself am giving A Long Day's Journey Into Night a wide berth for a similar reason. As a reviewer though, she's not ruling out seeing the show all together, she's just not going to pay for it and would much rather miss out all together if that's the option, in addition to which she's making it clear upfront that any such review won't be a sweet little puff-piece but will mention her political reluctance, and I homestly don't see why that's apparently such a big problem? Reviewers are allowed to mention the current climate in reviews, as shows don't exist in a vacuum and these things can and do affect how one views a piece, and if the PR people understand her views and decide not to offer her a ticket, it's not like she's then going to buy one for herself so that she can write a complete hatchet job that she's even now drafting in her head. Heaven forbid someone have their own personal set of principles! I still have a feeling that if you are opposed to an actor SO MUCH you don't want to see him at all (and they you are not doing it either for free as a reviewer or buying a ticket as a regular theatregoer). Also when reading reviews I want to know on how the play is staged/the actors are acting and so on, not what reviewer thinks on their political views. For me it pretty much the same as saying "omg this actor is so hot I couldn't take my eyes off his bum" - also a thing I don't want to see in a review. I know that some journalists bloggers do separate articles on the matters that are not review-format. They can do tweets as well, which is fine by me. But I find it slightly hypocritical to proclaim "I dislike the actor for his personal views but I will review his show and see it for free without paying for it, and mention my views in my review" and slightly unprofessional to include actor's political views in the review. I don't know this exact reviewer very well so I was trying to discuss more generic situation as I obviously leaving her the right to think and do whatever she wants. As well leaving myself the right to think something about that
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