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Post by richey on May 17, 2018 11:02:35 GMT
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Post by latefortheoverture on May 17, 2018 14:53:18 GMT
Just spoke to Box Office and TodayTix;
TodayTix said it depends on the allocation they're given- they haven't had any Dress for today.
BO said that it's down to producers what tickets get sent where he explained that TodayTix got very little and that they are now offering Day Seats from 10 am but it's likely the producers won't post it publicly. He said they had some Dress seats for day seats and there are loads left for today. Obvs can only be bought in person.
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Post by Someone in a tree on May 17, 2018 14:55:44 GMT
Thanks for researching. Good work! Ohhh how much are day seats?
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Post by alece10 on May 17, 2018 14:56:05 GMT
Just spoke to Box Office and TodayTix; TodayTix said it depends on the allocation they're given- they haven't had any Dress for today. BO said that it's down to producers what tickets get sent where he explained that TodayTix got very little and that they are now offering Day Seats from 10 am but it's likely the producers won't post it publicly. He said they had some Dress seats for day seats and there are loads left for today. Obvs can only be bought in person. Did they say how much they are charging for the day seats?
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Post by latefortheoverture on May 17, 2018 15:17:09 GMT
day seats are £25 but on some days might not be in dress- he looked at tomorrows ticket sales and said he thinks they'll be a few in the dress as they have quite a few left.
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Post by thenightowl on May 17, 2018 15:49:08 GMT
Great news about the box office day seats. I'm really interested in seeing this but like anyone want to be able to see most of the show and not have it tear too much of a hole in my wallet.
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May 17, 2018 19:06:10 GMT
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Post by Charphaba on May 17, 2018 19:06:10 GMT
Hello I may be going to Chess either this Saturday matinee or next Saturday matinee. I am thinking of getting a ticket either Box Office or TodayTix on the day. Does anyone know what the best option would be as I would like to be in Dress Circle rather than Upper Circle.
Thank you.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 17, 2018 19:12:10 GMT
In some dystopian future, Elaine slogs it out with a load of glum looking fellas while wearing a cowl neck jumper. Thank GOD she kept her hairdressers appointment.
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Post by alece10 on May 17, 2018 20:03:40 GMT
Hello I may be going to Chess either this Saturday matinee or next Saturday matinee. I am thinking of getting a ticket either Box Office or TodayTix on the day. Does anyone know what the best option would be as I would like to be in Dress Circle rather than Upper Circle. Thank you. Have a read of the last few posts as it's discussing your very question so should help you decide.
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Post by richey on May 17, 2018 20:16:04 GMT
In some dystopian future, Elaine slogs it out with a load of glum looking fellas while wearing a cowl neck jumper. Thank GOD she kept her hairdressers appointment. Thanks for reminding me of this. Had to dig out the dvd from my deluxe edition of Chess to watch this on a big screen, just to accommodate that hairstyle
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Post by Dr Tom on May 17, 2018 22:02:57 GMT
Hello I may be going to Chess either this Saturday matinee or next Saturday matinee. I am thinking of getting a ticket either Box Office or TodayTix on the day. Does anyone know what the best option would be as I would like to be in Dress Circle rather than Upper Circle. Thank you. Saturday matinee is one of the most popular shows of the week, so I wouldn’t say your odds were particularly good. With that said, some people have got lucky by turning down the 10am TodayTix and checking back later, with the odd Dress Circle seat arriving between 11am and 12 noon. But it’s a risk. There might not be any available or you might miss them and any seats left will be even further back in the Upper Circle.
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Post by rjschess on May 17, 2018 23:34:45 GMT
So this was a fantasy arena concert version of Chess that I created (using the set from a previous Eurovision Song Contest) it seems a lot of the elements made their way into the ENO production! If there had just been a bit more direction and some decent dialogue in the ENO production, it would have been my ultimate fantasy production. Spot the similarities
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Post by richey on May 18, 2018 8:19:24 GMT
Been listening to the American recording. Now that IS a mess!
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Post by alece10 on May 18, 2018 9:42:49 GMT
Just got 2 dress circle for tonight from Today Tix. Excited about seeing it from a different angle as in stalls last time.
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Post by latefortheoverture on May 18, 2018 10:23:52 GMT
Just my luck that the day I cannot go that TodayTix has hoards of dress circle seats!
Fingers crossed for Monday...
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Post by alece10 on May 18, 2018 10:36:26 GMT
Just my luck that the day I cannot go that TodayTix has hoards of dress circle seats! Fingers crossed for Monday... I've been trying every day for 2 weeks and this is the first time I've found dress circle so consider myself very lucky.
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Post by wickedgrin on May 18, 2018 11:13:03 GMT
Booked to see this for a second time tonight with a Dress Circle ticket for £25 from Today Tix! An absolute bargain - the price of the seat for tonight is on the ENO website for £105! I would suggest anyone wanting to snag one of these DC seats should do so sooner rather than later as I think availability is less as the run gets nearer the end - only 2 weeks to go!
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Post by alece10 on May 18, 2018 11:55:33 GMT
Booked to see this for a second time tonight with a Dress Circle ticket for £25 from Today Tix! An absolute bargain - the price of the seat for tonight is on the ENO website for £105! I would suggest anyone wanting to snag one of these DC seats should do so sooner rather than later as I think availability is less as the run gets nearer the end - only 2 weeks to go! We might be sitting near each other
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Post by Dr Tom on May 18, 2018 12:04:35 GMT
I also checked today (even though I can't attend) and I think this is the first time the 10am release of seats has been in the Dress Circle.
Maybe the ENO have realised that it's better to have the lower levels looking full?
Might be tempted to go back for a second viewing if they keep releasing Dress Circle seats.
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Post by wickedgrin on May 18, 2018 12:15:57 GMT
We might be sitting near each other Yes indeed - I'm high numbers stage right!
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Post by wickedgrin on May 18, 2018 12:19:36 GMT
I also checked today (even though I can't attend) and I think this is the first time the 10am release of seats has been in the Dress Circle. Maybe the ENO have realised that it's better to have the lower levels looking full? Might be tempted to go back for a second viewing if they keep releasing Dress Circle seats. It just seemed quiet in the Dress Circle tonight for some reason with over 250 seats available first thing. I did notice on Wednesday that despite there being lots availability on the website the theatre seemed almost full on Wed night. Just a few seats in the top corners of the dress and upper circle being empty.
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Post by lou105 on May 18, 2018 13:14:16 GMT
Since Fridays and Saturdays are more expensive, maybe those with a choice are avoiding those days, and those travelling to London are dodging the wedding weekend? Stalls were certainly full enough last night, couldn't see to the back of the dress. And an immediate standing ovation which didn't seem unduly linked to any specific performer. I really enjoyed it, faults and all, though I went in loving the score and prepared for any casting issues! Visually a bit much and of course it's a bit bonkers but overall strong performances, and the orchestra..
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Post by bramble on May 18, 2018 14:15:19 GMT
What a strange piece this is.I enjoyed it enormously.Mostly because of the four big numbers which were superbly performed.I found the staging a bit busy at times. But hearing that score performed by that orchestra is wonderful. Seemed very full int the stalls last night.
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Post by anita on May 18, 2018 15:20:21 GMT
I loved the staging & all the cast but couldn``tt makeout any of the words. Not sure how much was due to my bad hearing.
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Post by Someone in a tree on May 18, 2018 19:45:37 GMT
It’s not your hearing. Some really bad diction plus a bad sound system go to make the magic that is this production of Chess
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Post by thenightowl on May 18, 2018 20:39:22 GMT
I would doubt it's a bad sound system at fault. Practically every show I've been to in the West End tends to have some of the best sound equipment available.
Sadly having some of the best sound equipment doesn't mean the show will sound amazing (as you've noticed with Chess - I haven't seen the show yet so am not commenting specifically on the sound for this show, more my observations from other shows), it's all down to the sound design, use of the speaker system and skill of the sound operator (and how much control they have over the show in a live environment). Nearly all shows these days have line array stacks that have speakers angled to hit different sections of the theatre with sound. No speaker system can cover every area of an old theatre perfectly, so there is always a slight compromise in some areas (this is when infill speakers are usually used - to bridge the gaps in sound, but when sound is noticeably 'bad' to the extent where even the general public are making comments you have to wonder why. Sonically speaking, musicals are some of the hardest jobs to do sound for as there are so many variables that the sound operator needs to be aware of - even a small thing like an actor with a bit of a cold, not having as strong a vocal performance can often get lost in the sound mix if the sound operator isn't careful. Also the sound operator mixes the sound from the back of the stalls and should have a good idea how certain tweaks to the sound will effect the overall sound throughout the theatre, but what they hear from their position can be quite different to what someone at the back of the balcony will be hearing.
Unfortunately poor diction and actors relying too much on their microphones instead of good old fashioned projecting is something I've also noticed these days.
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Post by alece10 on May 19, 2018 6:23:56 GMT
2nd visit last night thanks to Today Tix and 5th row of dress circle. First time was in the stalls so was nice to see from different angle. You certainly get a great view of the whole set and spectacle which you miss a bit in the stalls but I do like being up close and seeing their facial expressions. My friend preferred the dress. Enjoyed it as much as first time and cast have really settled into the roles. All the leads were superb. Great audience reaction and standing ovation from all the dress and stalls that I could see. Great start to the wedding weekend.
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Post by dontdreamit on May 19, 2018 17:52:23 GMT
I finally saw this in the week. I loved the staging and that orchestra were simply gorgeous. I enjoyed it much more than I thought I would, but the book was terrible! As much as I really enjoyed the performances from the main leads, I don’t think I’ll be making a return visit in this run.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 19, 2018 18:12:29 GMT
Saw it this afternoon. Absolutely BRILLIANT I totally loved it.
And was that one of our members who snuck down to join us in the stalls? I think it might have been. Row A was empty apart from two of us at one and and three at the other. I’m sure it was sold when I checked this morning though.
Michael Ball though, when he’s not arseing about bromancing with Alfie Boe he can’t half pull it out of the bag.
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Post by lou105 on May 19, 2018 18:46:54 GMT
Michael Ball though, when he’s not arseing about bromancing with Alfie Boe he can’t half pull it out of the bag. Yes! I thought he was amazing in Endgame especially. Proper, controlled strong singing.
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