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Post by theatremadness on Jun 14, 2016 22:21:22 GMT
Sincerely out of interest, Daniel, have you been offered free tickets to a show before? I have, a few times actually. I have accepted a discount before, such as a cheap deal at the box office, dayseats etc and obviously if the tickets are a gift or something... but the few times I have been offered a free ticket I have either turned it down or offered it to a friend. I just like paying to go to the theatre. Sorry about it. May sound stupid, may sound like insanity but still... No need to apologise for anything, I wish I posses the will-power you do when offered free tickets!!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2016 22:24:32 GMT
I have, a few times actually. I have accepted a discount before, such as a cheap deal at the box office, dayseats etc and obviously if the tickets are a gift or something... but the few times I have been offered a free ticket I have either turned it down or offered it to a friend. I just like paying to go to the theatre. Sorry about it. May sound stupid, may sound like insanity but still... No need to apologise for anything, I wish I posses the will-power you do when offered free tickets!! I'd also rather give a free ticket to a friend who say has never been to the theatre than use it myself so that they can have an amazing theatrical experience that they may of not had before and therefore may give them the will to want to go to the theatre again... which may again explain why it is a smart business venture!
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Post by d'James on Jun 14, 2016 22:42:56 GMT
I have, a few times actually. I have accepted a discount before, such as a cheap deal at the box office, dayseats etc and obviously if the tickets are a gift or something... but the few times I have been offered a free ticket I have either turned it down or offered it to a friend. I just like paying to go to the theatre. Sorry about it. May sound stupid, may sound like insanity but still... No need to apologise for anything, I wish I posses the will-power you do when offered free tickets!! Ditto, not that I've ever been offered any. Anyway, two weeks until I see this show. Really looking forward to it. I've only been to the Theatre once before and enjoyed it. No idea what to expect of the music or anything. The only stuff I've heard of Maury Yeston's is mainly the soundtrack from Nine, of which there are lots of bits I like. Whenever I think of Titanic now, my first thoughts go to French and Saunders, so I'm desperately trying to get that out of my head. (I know the musical isn't based on the film.)
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Post by groupbooker on Jun 15, 2016 19:56:58 GMT
I too have been offered free tickets to previews, this is for me along with other group bookers to decide if the show is for your groups. They may be free but I have to pay for the train fare up from Cornwall, a night in a Travelodge (NOT cheap) and return home next day. When I bring a group I also pay for my ticket to see the show again.
Also while on the Charing Cross site. Would the producers consider a live recording of the show or even a tour of the UK??
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 21:12:40 GMT
I do wonder if they could do a mini tour to say belfast, liverpool and Southampton. The Titanic cities. If this show can plan to play the massive american theatres (before it got cancelled) it could do larger venues here (although admittedly it would look lost)
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Post by freckles on Jun 16, 2016 9:09:40 GMT
I saw this yesterday - what a wonderful production! Whatever the failings of Charing Cross as a venue (I quite like it), it was incredible to see this show so up close. It could easily transfer to a larger house, everything about the production is of that quality and standard, yet I do like the intimacy that Charing Cross provides.
A flawless cast, and don't they work hard? The multi-role tracks did seems a little confusing and rushed at first (especially when the differnt classes of passengers were boarding) but as the show progressed I was impressed at how wonderfully subtley nuanced characters were created, in quite short scenes. They must all have become masters of the quick change, though I did feel a bit sorry for some of the men - I'm sure some of them had a complete costume change merely to come on and say "Very good, captain!" before dashing off again to change back to another character...
As others have said, knowing what is to come colours everything we see, and it is incredibly moving and sad. The sinking scenes portray gradual realisation of their predicament, which turns into cold acceptance and very real fear, much more moving than scenes of blind panic.
I got progressively more upset as Act 2 went on and was really moved. It's not often that a show really gets a hold of the emotions that intensely; it's a powerful feeling.
The musical numbers are strong, from individual songs and duets to the glorious choral numbers by the entire company. The only thing which I disliked was the singing of dialogue, which always grates a bit, here it was also inconsistant and therefore - to my mind - unnecessary.
It doesn't seem fair to single out any of the cast, they were all compelling and captivating.I think I could watch Niall Sheehy and Victoria Serra sing the phone book though. One question to anyone who has seen the show elsewhere; is it scripted with the multiple character tracks or was that a limitation of this particular cast?
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Post by mallardo on Jun 16, 2016 10:27:07 GMT
Re your last question, freckles, the original Broadway cast was HUGE so I presume every actor played one role.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2016 6:20:45 GMT
Are they upgrading for this? (If I buy a matinee bench ticket via Todaytix, am I likely to get a seat in the stalls?) Any help/advice appreciated.
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Post by Jonnyboy on Jun 17, 2016 7:09:13 GMT
Women and children will be upgraded first.
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Post by freckles on Jun 17, 2016 8:38:11 GMT
Are they upgrading for this? (If I buy a matinee bench ticket via Todaytix, am I likely to get a seat in the stalls?) Any help/advice appreciated. I don't think they will "officially" upgrade you, but if there are empty seats people seem to move around themselves. There was a bit of musical chairs at this week's Wednesday matinee, although the front stalls was pretty full.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2016 8:57:03 GMT
Thanks, freckles. Infinitely more helpful than Sonnyjim's post above. I can't wait to give him some help/advice when he needs it (or perhaps even when he doesn't.)
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Post by stanne on Jun 17, 2016 14:28:35 GMT
Are they upgrading for this? (If I buy a matinee bench ticket via Todaytix, am I likely to get a seat in the stalls?) Any help/advice appreciated. Seeing this tomorrow - if I see any scope for upgrading I will let you know!
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jun 17, 2016 18:04:58 GMT
Our latest competition for members is the chance to win two tickets to see Titanic. If you would like to enter then head on over to the Competitions board for full details and entry instructions!
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Post by Jonnyboy on Jun 17, 2016 21:32:29 GMT
Thanks, freckles. Infinitely more helpful than Sonnyjim's post above. I can't wait to give him some help/advice when he needs it (or perhaps even when he doesn't.) I can't wait to receive that help/advice! And I didn't even get chance to extend that joke to the show starting before the upgraded seats were properly filled... Seriously, I am so looking forward to this in July. I was obsessed with the film as a child. I can imagine how moving this will be.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2016 23:13:25 GMT
Everytime i go to look for tickets on the date i want in July, TM says it cannot process that request. Is it selling well or will i be able to TodayTix for a friday in July?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2016 12:11:41 GMT
Thanks, but it seems to be working now, it was just that 1 date that was playing up last night. I'm looking to go 15th July. Still quite a few tickets left
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Post by geweena on Jun 18, 2016 20:00:43 GMT
Could anyone tell me where the stage door is please? TIA
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Post by gra on Jun 18, 2016 21:54:15 GMT
Fairly sure it's the door opposite the toilets (towards the left as you leave the auditorium) Thrre's no 'outside' stage door as in most theatres.
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Post by geweena on Jun 18, 2016 23:28:28 GMT
Fairly sure it's the door opposite the toilets (towards the left as you leave the auditorium) Thrre's no 'outside' stage door as in most theatres. Thanks
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Post by stanne on Jun 19, 2016 17:35:51 GMT
Saw this last night and really loved it. There doesn't seem to be a single weak link in this absolutely stunning cast, although for me Niall Sheehy, James Gant and - I think - Jessica Paul (forgot to buy a programme) really stood out.
Go and see it if you can - I would go back in a heartbeat if I could.
For anyone wondering about upgrading, there were quite a few empty seats at the evening performance (sadly), although the front rows looked pretty full, and we could have moved about 4 rows forward from our row W seats if we'd wanted to; didn't bother as we still had a pretty good view even from the back of the stalls.
Only slight negative was that the theatre was really hot - if you are going on a warm day then I would recommend wearing shorts.....
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Post by daniel on Jun 20, 2016 0:12:19 GMT
Anybody know if this is doing Day Seats or any sort of discounts/deals? Hoping to see it Wednesday!
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Post by freckles on Jun 20, 2016 8:05:59 GMT
Anybody know if this is doing Day Seats or any sort of discounts/deals? Hoping to see it Wednesday! I think Today Tix has the best prices. Talk of papering seems to be greatly exaggerated.
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Post by daniel on Jun 20, 2016 8:46:34 GMT
Anybody know if this is doing Day Seats or any sort of discounts/deals? Hoping to see it Wednesday! I think Today Tix has the best prices. Talk of papering seems to be greatly exaggerated. Thanks freckles, I'll have a look on TT!
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Post by daniel on Jun 20, 2016 10:13:33 GMT
Sorry to double post, does anybody know the run time for Titanic?
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Post by freckles on Jun 20, 2016 11:39:38 GMT
Sorry to double post, does anybody know the run time for Titanic? 2h 30mins ish including the interval.
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Post by notmymuse on Jun 22, 2016 18:24:32 GMT
Anybody know if this is doing Day Seats or any sort of discounts/deals? Hoping to see it Wednesday! I think Today Tix has the best prices. Talk of papering seems to be greatly exaggerated. Agreed. Lastminute are doing a "get a free programme and drink with a full-price ticket" deal but that's it. Haven't seen any papering for this. Which I have to say, I'm pleased about, as it's about time this theatre had something approaching a hit! And it's a great show, so I'm glad people are going.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2016 18:40:23 GMT
I think Today Tix has the best prices. Talk of papering seems to be greatly exaggerated. Agreed. Lastminute are doing a "get a free programme and drink with a full-price ticket" deal but that's it. Haven't seen any papering for this. Which I have to say, I'm pleased about, as it's about time this theatre had something approaching a hit! And it's a great show, so I'm glad people are going. Errrm You need to get a better papering contact Trust me It IS being papered And it's far from full Despite excellent notices And a tiny venue
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2016 18:42:04 GMT
Why would they give tickets away instead of offering discounts first?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2016 18:49:57 GMT
Why would they give tickets away instead of offering discounts first? Idiocy
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Post by daniel on Jun 22, 2016 23:20:54 GMT
Must say I really enjoyed this tonight. Got a premium ticket (£39.50) for £29.50 on TodayTix, with an extra £10 off for first purchase. Was then a lovely pleasant surprise to get to the theatre and be given a free programme and prosecco!
Theatre was probably half full at best, which is a massive shame. I thought the show was great, and it definitely deserves to be seen by more people than are currently seeing it.
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