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Post by shady23 on Jul 17, 2019 11:35:45 GMT
There is an understudy slip stuck up behind the bar in the upper circle. Sadly it's not easy to see. Price lists not easy to see either. I bought the most standard cider bottle available and nearly fainted when I was told £7.20.
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Post by Dr Tom on Jul 18, 2019 21:31:19 GMT
Couldn't resist a visit this afternoon. It was one of those shows I was just in the mood for, although I expect it will be a few weeks before I go again.
A near perfect set of performances, helped by a good audience (only one mobile phone went off) and Andy Nyman making it through without any line flubs.
Helped also by having the best seat I've had for the show, a bargain Row B Stalls seat for £20 (thanks to ATG dynamic pricing and the summer discount code) with a perfect close view.
According to the cover note, all the leads were on (with the note only mentioning the two younger daughters), but the Rabbi was obviously not Fenton Grey and was actually Adam Linstead. He was good and didn't overact as much as Fenton. The cover note had been updated by the end of the show.
And for those keeping count, Philip Bertioli successfully made it through the bottle dance without losing his bottle. Well done! An effect only slightly ruined by losing his kippah straight after. But he covered it like a professional.
The best of the traditional musicals in London right now.
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Post by pianowithsam on Jul 18, 2019 22:29:56 GMT
Couldn't resist a visit this afternoon. It was one of those shows I was just in the mood for, although I expect it will be a few weeks before I go again. A near perfect set of performances, helped by a good audience (only one mobile phone went off) and Andy Nyman making it through without any line flubs. Helped also by having the best seat I've had for the show, a bargain Row B Stalls seat for £20 (thanks to ATG dynamic pricing and the summer discount code) with a perfect close view. According to the cover note, all the leads were on (with the note only mentioning the two younger daughters), but the Rabbi was obviously not Fenton Grey and was actually Adam Linstead. He was good and didn't overact as much as Fenton. The cover note had been updated by the end of the show. And for those keeping count, Philip Bertioli successfully made it through the bottle dance without losing his bottle. Well done! An effect only slightly ruined by losing his kippah straight after. But he covered it like a professional. The best of the traditional musicals in London right now. You say that Fenton wasn't on "obviously". Why is that?
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Post by Dr Tom on Jul 19, 2019 5:52:39 GMT
You say that Fenton wasn't on "obviously". Why is that? In the way that was obvious to me because I know what the person who usually plays the role looks like.
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Post by pianowithsam on Jul 19, 2019 9:02:00 GMT
You say that Fenton wasn't on "obviously". Why is that? In the way that was obvious to me because I know what the person who usually plays the role looks like. Oh, I misunderstood. Thought you meant there was an obvious reason to why he wasn’t on - sorry!
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Post by Dr Tom on Jul 19, 2019 21:32:35 GMT
One further note from yesterday. Was queued a while to pick up my ticket and noticed a few people buying.
None of them were offered any discounts at the Box Office (and could have done better online or from TKTS). Just the standard dynamic pricing.
So if you’re the type of person who tries for a last minute deal (as I sometimes do), this isn’t the theatre or show to go for).
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Post by fiyero on Jul 22, 2019 19:11:51 GMT
One further note from yesterday. Was queued a while to pick up my ticket and noticed a few people buying. None of them were offered any discounts at the Box Office (and could have done better online or from TKTS). Just the standard dynamic pricing. So if you’re the type of person who tries for a last minute deal (as I sometimes do), this isn’t the theatre or show to go for). Do you mean they asked and were denied? It would be bad business for someone to ask for a ticket at full price and be offered a discounted one!
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Post by Dr Tom on Jul 22, 2019 21:01:02 GMT
That, I couldn’t say for sure, as I didn’t hear the full details of all the conversations. But I thought some looked savvy enough to know that theatres often discount shortly before showtime.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Jul 22, 2019 21:16:19 GMT
I have been a couple of times (many years ago)and bought at the box office, paying full price. Now I know better, but as you say, many people don't
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Post by impossibleprincess73 on Jul 22, 2019 23:30:20 GMT
So if you’re the type of person who tries for a last minute deal (as I sometimes do), this isn’t the theatre or show to go for). Good to know, thanks for the heads up. I was going to try for an 'on the day' discount when I go in Aug.
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Post by amp09 on Jul 23, 2019 21:48:32 GMT
So if you’re the type of person who tries for a last minute deal (as I sometimes do), this isn’t the theatre or show to go for). Good to know, thanks for the heads up. I was going to try for an 'on the day' discount when I go in Aug. Best to try TodayTix Rush Tickets on the day. I’ve always managed to get a ticket on there for £25, and great seats.
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Post by impossibleprincess73 on Jul 23, 2019 23:09:09 GMT
Thank you, that's exactly what I will do. Hopefully the fact that it's Aug and kids go free shouldn't affect this show too much - it is for the whole month of Aug that the kids get to go free, isn't it? Or am I getting it wrong?
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Post by sf on Jul 24, 2019 11:15:36 GMT
^Yes, "Kids Week" now means 1st to 31st August.
Presumably the bar staff are already working on a suitable alcohol-free mocktail to sell at the interval.
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Post by xanady on Jul 24, 2019 13:10:46 GMT
^How would kids going free affect the show? Genuine question.
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Post by impossibleprincess73 on Jul 24, 2019 23:39:47 GMT
I just meant that if it was a popular show that parents would take kids to then it might be harder to get a good seat in Aug. I don't think that will be the case for Fiddler though, as it's not overly kid friendly.
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Post by Jon on Jul 24, 2019 23:42:10 GMT
When I saw Fiddler, there were kids around so I think it does attract families but probably with older kids
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Post by Dr Tom on Aug 2, 2019 6:50:01 GMT
You know how your enjoyment of a show is directly related to the quality of the seat?
I can't recommend Row A of the Dress Circle. I was off to the side, courtesy of a TodayTix Rush, but although you're near the stage and there's a clear view of much of it, you lose the front due to a wide bar blocking your view. It would be less of a problem with the normal (unextended) stage. The seats are also cramped already and I had someone who needed a lot of extra space to one side and even then still couldn't sit still, to the extent that I felt it every time he foot tapped (including to the slow sad songs) and almost had items fall out of my pockets due to the odd angle he was gyrating at.
For the Rush price, I can't really complain, but these seats are definitely Restricted View.
There were also phones going off and various extra loud audience members in the Upper Circle, probably having had a few drinks and thinking they were attending a comedy.
A good size crowd, but for some reason most of the front row of the Stalls was empty. They also moved people from the Dress Circle Slip seats (and I presume the Dress Circle box too).
Otherwise a decent show. The cover noticeboard only showed the two young girls (even after the show), but there were at least two covers on that I know of.
Adam Linstead was on as Lazar Wolfe. A much more restrained performance than Dermot Canavan. Not as distinctive on stage without the long beard. Robyn McIntyre was on as Tzeitel. Perfectly fine, but she didn't stand out.
They got through the bottle dance scene without any drops.
After the show, Andy Nyman paid tribute to Hal Prince, the original producer of Fiddler, which was a nice touch.
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Post by theatre241 on Aug 6, 2019 9:28:49 GMT
God! This was such a stressful rush!!! I got D 2-3 Circle, they say they are restricted but I dont know why? Has anyone sat in these seats? Or know why they are restricted Thanks in advance
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Post by Dr Tom on Aug 6, 2019 9:57:23 GMT
God! This was such a stressful rush!!! I got D 2-3 Circle, they say they are restricted but I dont know why? Has anyone sat in these seats? Or know why they are restricted Thanks in advance I think they're in a side block and you have some mini rails right in front of those seats. Then there's the thick rail at the front of the Circle. So, you'll have one or more of those in view.
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Post by theatre241 on Aug 6, 2019 10:03:19 GMT
God! This was such a stressful rush!!! I got D 2-3 Circle, they say they are restricted but I dont know why? Has anyone sat in these seats? Or know why they are restricted Thanks in advance I think they're in a side block and you have some mini rails right in front of those seats. Then there's the thick rail at the front of the Circle. So, you'll have one or more of those in view. oh! That seems okay thank you! does the action take place on the extension at the front a lot because im gonna miss that I think, anything near the proscenium I will see clearly I think. Just seen a photo.
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Post by Dr Tom on Aug 6, 2019 11:05:55 GMT
oh! That seems okay thank you! does the action take place on the extension at the front a lot because im gonna miss that I think, anything near the proscenium I will see clearly I think. Just seen a photo. There is action towards the front, but I presume they've considered the viewing angles when arranging the staging. So I don't think you'll miss much.
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Post by Dr Tom on Aug 7, 2019 8:20:26 GMT
After the less than pleasant experience last week, I went back last night to see the show from a decent seat.
First time sitting in Row A Stalls, practically central (one off the centre, but there was no one in the next seat). A perfect view and too good a deal to turn down at £20 (thanks to dynamic pricing, combined with a flash sale).
A warning about Row A Stalls. Due to the curve of the stage and the seats, leg room is very variable. For some seats, it's shockingly bad. Mine was decent.
Ed Wade was on as Perchik (and, amazingly, the cast notice was correct). I've seen him play the role before and he does a good job, something of a softer Irish tone to how he plays Perchik. Otherwise, all the leads were on.
A few annoying audience members, not least two women sat in one of the Stall boxes who were doing selfies during the pre-show and chatted loudly during the first 15 minutes. I could hear it clearly, so it must have been annoying on the stage. Those boxes are not soundproof! I presume someone must have had a word with them, because they stopped and started behaving soon after.
An odd reaction next to me with a man who clapped absolutely everyone during the show apart from Andy Nyman. He sounded German. Don't know if this was a similar deal to someone sat near me a few weeks ago who was seemingly taking great offence at how Andy said some of the Jewish terms.
For those keeping score, a hitch free bottle dance.
Don't think I will be back now until September, although I presume this is a good time of year to catch covers. This continues to be my strongest London recommended show.
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Post by knutinkerbell on Aug 10, 2019 11:40:14 GMT
Saw it yesterday. Nothing exiting really happens during pre show. So there's a lot time to talk, until the show starts. Unfortunately I was alone and only Japanese around me. So I talked to myself.
Also I don't know why a german should be annoyed of Jewish Terms? That was a few years ago and it was not a good time...
So while I was sitting there, analysing what all the people are doing an thinking around me, I also recognized the stage. What a nice set!
The performance was quite lesmiserablish but I liked it. The cast was great. The sound was good. The dancing was great.
Didn't like Nymans Tevye to much. Reminds me more on Dewey in School of Rock than on a 1920s milkman.
Pretty neat production. I liked it.
Sat in C1 Dress Circle. Uncomfortable seat. Was hart to sit straight cause the backrest was kind of leaned back.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Aug 12, 2019 21:50:29 GMT
We're in London for about a week later on this month and I've got shows booked for every day except for Saturday matinee which I am hoping to save for Fidler. I keep looking for offers and apart from TKTS and the faint possibility of getting a rush seat from TodaysTix, I can't see anything, so it looks like TKTS, unless anyone can suggest elsewhere? Just trying to keep costs down as I've overspent already by quite a bit.
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Post by Dr Tom on Aug 12, 2019 22:50:48 GMT
We're in London for about a week later on this month and I've got shows booked for every day except for Saturday matinee which I am hoping to save for Fidler. I keep looking for offers and apart from TKTS and the faint possibility of getting a rush seat from TodaysTix, I can't see anything, so it looks like TKTS, unless anyone can suggest elsewhere? Just trying to keep costs down as I've overspent already by quite a bit. They’ve had flash sales for weekdays, but I haven’t seen any for Saturdays. But it worth keeping an eye on the dynamic pricing on the ATG website as sometimes it throws up a bargain.
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Post by musicalmarge on Aug 13, 2019 6:34:10 GMT
Saw it yesterday. Nothing exiting really happens during pre show. So there's a lot time to talk, until the show starts. Unfortunately I was alone and only Japanese around me. So I talked to myself. Also I don't know why a german should be annoyed of Jewish Terms? That was a few years ago and it was not a good time... So while I was sitting there, analysing what all the people are doing an thinking around me, I also recognized the stage. What a nice set! The performance was quite lesmiserablish but I liked it. The cast was great. The sound was good. The dancing was great. Didn't like Nymans Tevye to much. Reminds me more on Dewey in School of Rock than on a 1920s milkman. Pretty neat production. I liked it. Sat in C1 Dress Circle. Uncomfortable seat. Was hart to sit straight cause the backrest was kind of leaned back. Lesmiserableblish! Haha..... fabulous
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Post by ceebee on Aug 24, 2019 18:01:38 GMT
Saw this again this afternoon. Great production. Maria Friedman really is rather special on stage.
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Post by Dr Tom on Sept 10, 2019 8:46:00 GMT
Visited last night for the first time in a few weeks.
Craig Pinder was on Tevye, meaning I think I've now seen all three actors who play the role. He had a softer portrayal.
Adam Linstead was on as the Constable, which I think makes the third different role I've seen him cover, although he was also doing a lot of his regular track too. Perfectly fine.
Taylor Walker was Mendel. Did well, flawless in the bottle dance too.
I got a seat in the stage box, which was easily the most comfortable seat I've had in the theatre. Got the box to myself and the box opposite was empty. How they release seats at the theatre is strange, as some go on and off sale, with the box being one. There were some prime front row seats which went off sale for a while then reappeared on the day.
I did overhear two people asking the box office staff about upgrades and they were told they were £20 without the staff even checking where they were upgrading from. Don't know if they took them or not, but the Stalls and Dress Circle seemed otherwise full. But might help someone who wants to buy a cheap seat in the Upper Circle, then go for a better seat.
The box view is excellent for being close up and seeing some of the acting at the back of the stage which is hidden from other seats. You are at an angle and miss some of the stage, which didn't bother me as I know the show well. You also have to try and avoid being splashed with water, at least at the side of the stage I was on. Slight downsides (or upsides depending how you look at it), you can hear the cast out of character conversations during the pre-show (but most are very good at staying in character) and you rather see the set up for the levitation effect (although you can see much of it from the front rows too). But the benefits outweigh the downsides.
Very much recommended again. Still the best show in London right now.
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Post by ruthieh on Sept 14, 2019 20:24:53 GMT
Wow! Just home from this afternoon’s matinee. Loved this! We were lucky enough to sit in a stalls box - B - and really had the full on immersive theatre experience. My 12yro loved the cast interactions and at one point we were joined by a cast member, and felt really part of this. Stunning score, arrangements, and singing. Beautiful. Highly recommended.
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Post by Lemansky on Sept 15, 2019 8:28:24 GMT
We were there last night & both absolutely loved it! Andy Nyman wasn't on but I'm not 100% sure who played Tevye, although he was fantastic. Neither of us had seen the show before, or the film, but I'm so glad we were able to get to see this production.
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