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Post by wiggymess on Sept 15, 2017 13:17:30 GMT
Right, with the Pearl Mackie addition I have to go now. I'm thinking of going with P7 at £35 in previews... Anyone think there's a better price v view than that?
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Post by Backdrifter on Sept 15, 2017 14:04:41 GMT
Really? Pearl Permanently-Surprised-Face Mackie? As Lulu?
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Post by wiggymess on Sept 15, 2017 14:13:37 GMT
Really? Pearl Permanently-Surprised-Face Mackie? As Lulu? Well yes really. Obviously. Otherwise I wouldn't have said it. I've no idea who this 'Pearl Permanently-Surprised-Face Mackie' is, I meant the Pearl Mackie that almost single-handedly rescued a dying tv show that I've loved since I was a child.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 15, 2017 18:25:11 GMT
My god I really want to see this. I really like everyone they have cast so fa and would love to go see more Pinter having only seen no man s land. Am unfamiliar with the piece but desperately want to see it. Next year already seems so promising with Frozen and Caroline's or change as well.
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Post by Backdrifter on Sept 15, 2017 21:06:42 GMT
Really? Pearl Permanently-Surprised-Face Mackie? As Lulu? Well yes really. Obviously. Otherwise I wouldn't have said it. I've no idea who this 'Pearl Permanently-Surprised-Face Mackie' is, I meant the Pearl Mackie that almost single-handedly rescued a dying tv show that I've loved since I was a child. I'm struggling to think what show that is, but she was crap in Doctor Who.
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Post by wiggymess on Sept 15, 2017 22:33:11 GMT
Well yes really. Obviously. Otherwise I wouldn't have said it. I've no idea who this 'Pearl Permanently-Surprised-Face Mackie' is, I meant the Pearl Mackie that almost single-handedly rescued a dying tv show that I've loved since I was a child. I'm struggling to think what show that is, but she was crap in Doctor Who. I'll just leave that here.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2017 15:12:01 GMT
Now with added Pearl Mackie! And doesn't she look thrilled to be involved?
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Post by Jan on Nov 26, 2017 12:59:42 GMT
A good cast & director for this but given it is running January - April I wonder how many punters will shell out up to £95 a ticket to book in advance ? I'm guessing not many and there will be plenty of cheap deals in the depths of February.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 26, 2017 14:14:34 GMT
Threads merged
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Post by partytentdown on Jan 2, 2018 22:31:01 GMT
A quick cheeky post, I have a couple of tickets for sale in the Noticeboard section that I'm unable to use. For Monday next week.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2018 19:07:05 GMT
I think this is one of my favourite plays. I think i’ve Seen it before but I can’t remember where or when. I have certainly read it many times.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2018 19:29:06 GMT
I’m looking forward to this but Zoe Wanamaker will have to a lot to beat Dandy Nichols in the film version.
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Post by ensembleswings on Jan 8, 2018 12:22:02 GMT
TodayTix will be doing £25 rush tickets. Think that'll be the way I get tickets for this, unless any other offers come around that allow me to book in advance.
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Post by zahidf on Jan 8, 2018 12:26:36 GMT
TodayTix will be doing £25 rush tickets. Think that'll be the way I get tickets for this, unless any other offers come around that allow me to book in advance. I'm glad they are doing this as a failsafe
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 8, 2018 12:32:15 GMT
This production is part of the TheatreBoard Ratings trial. If you see it, please rate it.
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Post by amadeus on Jan 8, 2018 18:20:18 GMT
Does anyone know what the running time for this show normally sits at? Thanks!
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Post by jamb0r on Jan 9, 2018 10:04:49 GMT
Just letting everyone know it looks like there are minimum of 10 TodayTix rush tickets, and they just gave me the centre of the front row of the stalls for the first performance tonight, so their allocation may all be front row. Looking forward to it!
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Post by firefingers on Jan 9, 2018 11:27:53 GMT
Does anyone know what the running time for this show normally sits at? Thanks! 2hrs 15ish usually.
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Post by dave72 on Jan 11, 2018 16:34:03 GMT
Saw the 2nd preview last night. It's already in fine shape: really strong ensemble, no one predominating, Toby Jones, Zoe Wanamaker, Stephen Mangan all superb. The tone, so hard to achieve precisely in this play, is impeccable: hilarious and anxiety-producing in equal measure. I loved it.
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Post by adambloodworth on Jan 11, 2018 16:42:16 GMT
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Post by bellboard27 on Jan 12, 2018 0:13:49 GMT
Went this evening. What dave72 wrote is spot on. Really enjoyed it from the front row. Run time: 1st part 45 mins. 15 min interval. 2nd part 1h 12 mins. Curtain down at 9.42
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Post by bellboard27 on Jan 12, 2018 10:39:30 GMT
Just a note on TodayTix rush seats which I had yesterday. I notice on the site of @theatremonkey.com that the nine central front row seats are TodayTix rush seats and the outer ten seats of the front row are for day seat callers at the theatre. However, my seat was in the middle of those marked for day seaters, so I am not sure what the total TodayTix rush seat allocation is.
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Post by bellboard27 on Jan 12, 2018 11:51:19 GMT
You probably just got an unsold seat bellboard27 . Interesting it happened, though. This is possible. I tried to get a rush seat just after 10am, but all were in other users baskets. I kept refreshing as I know from previous experience that this works and after a few minutes a seat came up. It might have been an unsold dayseat, but that would have been quite a quick reallocation.
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Post by RedRose on Jan 12, 2018 14:25:03 GMT
Saw the 2nd preview last night. It's already in fine shape: really strong ensemble, no one predominating, Toby Jones, Zoe Wanamaker, Stephen Mangan all superb. The tone, so hard to achieve precisely in this play, is impeccable: hilarious and anxiety-producing in equal measure. I loved it. I got a Rush ticket left site not far from the middle for the 2nd preview. I wouldn't say that was already in fine shape. Although Steven Mangan was very impressive with his difficult lines. Zoe was not as fluent with her lines as I know it from her and someone- not sure if Tom or Toby- fell from the stage in the darkness and hit my shin - which terribly hurt, but no one got serious injuries thank god. It will soon be brilliant I am sure. I would like to see it again.
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Post by jadnoop on Jan 14, 2018 0:07:18 GMT
I thought this was really great. Tense, unnerving, but also darkly funny and sometimes moving. I saw the recent runs of The Caretaker and No Man's Land, and for me, this chimed with me far more than the other two. It also helps that it seemed to have what was closer to a cohesive and intriguing narrative.
The acting was uniformly excellent. If I'm being picky I might say that Stephen Manghan's accent occasionally seemed to falter, but his delivery was great especially his pairing with Tom Vaughan-Lawlor.
I loved the Quay Brothers' stylised, gothic, slightly run-down design, and the interesting use of light and sound. I'm not sure if the little touches (flames, torches, netting, etc) are in the script or not, but they worked wonderfully.
I also really lucked out with my seats. Me and my other half were sat at the very back of the stalls. Just before the play began, someone asked if we would like to swap seats with them; far closer to the front! Turns out it was director Ian Rickson, who was hoping to see the play from the back. So glad to be able to see the play closer to the action. So, on the small chance he (or others connected with the play) read this forum; thanks so much!
All in all, a solid 4 stars, maybe a smidge more.
I'm not sure I really got it in one go. I'm Quite tempted to go again.
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Post by Xanderl on Jan 14, 2018 8:14:56 GMT
Saw the matinee yesterday. Agree with the above, this is great. And nobody fell off the stage this time.
Sat in my preferred slightly restricted seat O6 in the stalls - good value as usual. You miss a tiny bit of the edge of the stage, very occasionally someone stands there but largely an entirely clear view. Suspect the equivalent seats on the high numbered side may not be quite as good as there's an armchair at the side of the stage which might be blocked. Could be wrong about that though.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2018 10:29:35 GMT
I saw it yesterday and if I'm honest I was a little let down. The actors were all very good and all had strong performances, I especially like Zoe Wanamaker and Toby Jones, but maybe it is just me but Pinter seems a but overrated no the fact that none of it makes sense just doesn't really sit well with me. At the end of the show I felt lots of people just were quite baffled as well as me and were let feeling a bit cold. You may not think that I'm just not clever for getting it but it just seems a little dare I say I say lazy to write something that has no clear meaning to it. As well there were a few humours lines but I did not really find it that funnyat all. Yes I have a theoriy about what happened but it was all so odd. Ok my ramble out th way I did really like Toby Jones Performance and just found my self watching what he was doing and how he was the character. Stephen Mangans performance was also very good and a nice different role to see him in. Zoe Wanamaker was also very watchable with a nice accent from the times and good delivery. Also really Tom Vaughan-Lawlor and his change from reserved to intimidating. Liked Peter Wight and Pearl Mackie but they didn't have much to there characters . Also sat front row was very good but my this is a very spittty performance from Toby Jones so was worried I would be in the splash zone. The set was also nice along with the lighting and sound but for me I feel like Pinterest I still the emperors new clothes and everybody says they like it because it is a classic and they say they liked it to be intelligent. Oh well this is all my opinion and that is all.
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Post by lonlad on Jan 14, 2018 10:58:55 GMT
What's so difficult to understand about this of all plays (PInter's first)? Pinterland is actually wonderfully clear in its own way. Let's hope this production delivers it.
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Post by Honoured Guest on Jan 14, 2018 11:29:41 GMT
Pinter was amazing when acting in his own plays. He was "wonderfully clear" as lonlad says but also wonderfully free in sending every moment off in a different direction. He was exhilarating to watch and listen to.
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Post by lynette on Jan 14, 2018 13:45:43 GMT
"None of it makes sense" robadog? This play takes the normal, possibly boring, idea of a birthday party, something we have 'norms' for and are familiar with and subverts it into a portrayal of a cruel and threatening society which is unpredictable and disturbing, what we fear the most. Pinter takes 'ordinary' people, not people we would necessarily be keen to spend time with and shows us what happens when.......He is reacting of course to both the French Windows drama of just before his time and the way he felt society was going, a kind of 1984 trip. Like Osborne and Wesker he is an angry writer but his 'ear' for the rhythm of every day speech is amazing, often very funny ( The Caretaker prob best example) and meant to scare us into seeing what language can do. This is a play for our time too. We can see almost every day what people do with language, and on the level of content here, with bullying and with the threat of the unknown.
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