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Post by Dr Tom on Jan 28, 2019 15:35:24 GMT
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Post by theatrejunkie on Feb 3, 2019 12:42:11 GMT
Saw it for 3rd and probably final time on Saturday. Enjoyed but it dragged a little. Also, the Burr on show was nowhere near Giles in terms of performance. Sat in grand Circle slips and for £20 it is a good seat. Bit of the stage cut off but nothing important
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2019 6:40:58 GMT
Does anybody here know if the photo brochure features the original cast still or if it has been updated? Both times I saw the show in its first year the brochure was still with the Broadway cast but I’d love a copy of the OLC in print . The brochure on the merchandise website has the sticker in the corner stating it’s the OBC: hamiltonwestendshop.com/homepage/fan-favourites/hamilton-brochure-london Thanks in advance.
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Post by sophie92 on Feb 5, 2019 6:52:26 GMT
Does anybody here know if the photo brochure features the original cast still or if it has been updated? Both times I saw the show in its first year the brochure was still with the Broadway cast but I’d love a copy of the OLC in print . The brochure on the merchandise website has the sticker in the corner stating it’s the OBC: hamiltonwestendshop.com/homepage/fan-favourites/hamilton-brochure-london Thanks in advance. Yes, there is now an OLC brochure
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Post by danb on Feb 5, 2019 6:53:15 GMT
When we went in late December the brochure was mostly the original London cast with a small section featuring the OBC. Hope that answers your question.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2019 6:53:55 GMT
^ Thank you. I know there is one, but I was wondering which cast is featured. Sorry for not being clear.
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Post by yokollama on Feb 5, 2019 11:09:08 GMT
^ It would be best to email customer service - they're very quick to respond. I also had a query about the hoodie as the stock image differs from the one sold at the Victoria Palace. They were indeed selling the London version (i.e. black string and "London" stamped on the sleeve) and simply hadn't bothered updating the image online. Still haven't.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2019 11:13:22 GMT
Does anyone know when we will be able to buy tickets for October? Have they announced anything about the next booking period?
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Post by danb on Feb 5, 2019 14:25:46 GMT
We just had May’s tickets come out so it looks like they are releasing 5 months in advance, a month at a time.
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 5, 2019 15:28:04 GMT
I'm there tomorrow night and I notice my reminder email has a different seat to the one I originally booked (the change of seat wasn't mentioned in the email, I just spotted it).
Original seat was Grand Circle Slips A5 (£20).
New seat is Royal Circle Slips A1.
I presume there's not between the quality of the seats? The new seat is lower down but less central. And the new seat is usually more expensive, so it could be classed as an upgrade. Nothing I'm too concerned about. But is it typical they just change people's bookings and presume they won't notice?
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Post by craig on Feb 5, 2019 15:47:04 GMT
Saw this in London back in the summer after wanting to see it so many times on Broadway and failing to get tickets.
It's a show I admired rather than loved. I'm certainly not in a rush to see it again, anyway.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2019 16:48:13 GMT
We just had May’s tickets come out so it looks like they are releasing 5 months in advance, a month at a time. Damn it, that's annoying! I'm planning a trip for October and I wanted to buy my ticket for this well in advance, since it is so hard to get them. The plan was to buy Hamilton first, then everything else depending on the Hamilton date.
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Post by danb on Feb 5, 2019 17:01:59 GMT
We just had May’s tickets come out so it looks like they are releasing 5 months in advance, a month at a time. Damn it, that's annoying! I'm planning a trip for October and I wanted to buy my ticket for this well in advance, since it is so hard to get them. The plan was to buy Hamilton first, then everything else depending on the Hamilton date. It isn’t done for our convenience! What are you thinkkng? Planning? Pfttt!!! 😂😂😂 You should think yourself lucky to even know it exists! Sir Cameron wants us all to book, and be herded in and out, exactly how and when he says. And don’t even think of asking for an actual ticket. You’ll be allowed to give him your money on his terms, not yours. Make sure you pick up some ‘crisps in a tub’ in the bar...
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Post by poster J on Feb 5, 2019 18:04:28 GMT
We just had May’s tickets come out so it looks like they are releasing 5 months in advance, a month at a time. Damn it, that's annoying! I'm planning a trip for October and I wanted to buy my ticket for this well in advance, since it is so hard to get them. The plan was to buy Hamilton first, then everything else depending on the Hamilton date. It really isn't that hard to get tickets for this (even cheap tickets) now provided you book in the day or so of release. Even easier if you're only looking for a single ticket. I wouldn't be too concerned.
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 7, 2019 8:33:56 GMT
Last night was my first time seeing the new cast.
A comment on Royal Circle Slips A1. An excellent view - of half the stage. I suspect A4 sees a bit more due to the angle.
The view was made worse by the family taking up the other three seats having positioned their bags and coats between their chairs and mine, forcing me to be much further into the slips than the equivalent at the other side. Yes, I should have said something, but I was too polite to interrupt their evening.
On the plus side, you can see into the wing, so you get a good view of King George III when he's hovering (which compensates for his second song, where you can't see him at all). Jon Robyns also made Sifiso corpse when they were on stage together.
All the leads were on, which is incredibly unusual. There was a swing on for James Reynolds, but these are never shown on the cast board. I think it was Manaia Glassey-Ohlson.
I don't think the replacement cast is as strong, as a group, as the original. Also think that the dancing has lost some of its tightness. But overall, this remains a decent show.
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Feb 7, 2019 21:44:19 GMT
Last night was my first time seeing the new cast. A comment on Royal Circle Slips A1. An excellent view - of half the stage. I suspect A4 sees a bit more due to the angle. I'm surprised the Royal Circle slips are priced as they are. For all you technically got an upgrade from your Upper Circle slip seat, I do think the view is better from up there. A1 is cheaper than the four seats next to it, but still.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2019 19:03:27 GMT
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Post by beatrice on Feb 8, 2019 19:20:05 GMT
Damn it, I haven't finished setting my travel days for June!! WHAT TO DO
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Post by Figaro on Feb 11, 2019 9:30:56 GMT
Anyone have a photo or opinion of the view from the £20 Grand Circle slips?
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 11, 2019 9:34:02 GMT
Anyone have a photo or opinion of the view from the £20 Grand Circle slips? Well, you run the risk that, as with me, you might book the Grand Circle slips and get moved to the Dress Circle slips, which have a horrible view.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2019 12:20:51 GMT
Clearly the hype is dying off, as that was completely painless (except the price, of course). Hamilton and the Spice Girls... gonna be a hell of a weekend!
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Post by alece10 on Feb 11, 2019 12:54:07 GMT
Can you not choose your own seats today? I'm wanting a box for the legroom but it doesn't give that option or to select your own
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 11, 2019 13:00:15 GMT
Can you not choose your own seats today? I'm wanting a box for the legroom but it doesn't give that option or to select your own They've probably turned that functionality off until the rush dies down. It doesn't tend to offer the boxes by default though, so they may well still be there when "select your seat" becomes available again.
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Post by fiyero on Feb 11, 2019 13:23:23 GMT
Anyone have a photo or opinion of the view from the £20 Grand Circle slips? The view is fine for £20, side nearest you cut off so can't see the balcony. Not very comfortable and I wouldn't sit there for the first viewing but I'll be there on Saturday for my 6th time (3rd in G/C Slips!)
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Post by crunchemhall on Feb 11, 2019 17:16:23 GMT
Went to Hamilton for the first time this saturday evening. One of a kind show. It seems to already have a big fan base with a lot of cheering and whistling throughout the show. I felt lucky to sat in the Stalls but it was completely ruined by a teenager who was there with her mum apparently, and who would sing along and even tell the lines before the cast on stage. Several people would turn around and look her with evil eyes but she'd continue along with his mother laughing. I don't know how I coped with this, honestly. And she wasn't the only one singing along unfortunately. Apart from that, the cast is really strong, the lightning is impressive and the soundtrack powerful. Would gladly see it again but it's a nightmare to book :/
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Feb 14, 2019 22:32:44 GMT
Anyone have a photo or opinion of the view from the £20 Grand Circle slips? The view is fine for £20, side nearest you cut off so can't see the balcony. Not very comfortable and I wouldn't sit there for the first viewing but I'll be there on Saturday for my 6th time (3rd in G/C Slips!) I'd agree, decent enough view for the money. Try and get the ones further from the stage (closer to the rest of the seats) if you can, the view gets worse as you go forward. And bear in mind it's one long (quite comfortable, padded) bench, but with no actual seat numbers on it, so get there first to claim your place!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2019 23:41:57 GMT
How's this holding up? I've kind of avoided it because the hype, the queues and when I was in NYC the ticket prices were nuts.
I didn't like the London cast on the Oliviers I think I saw them.
But I saw tickets reasonable enough a few weeks ago and thought maybe it's worth a trip.
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Post by Dr Tom on Feb 16, 2019 9:29:12 GMT
How's this holding up? I've kind of avoided it because the hype, the queues and when I was in NYC the ticket prices were nuts. I didn't like the London cast on the Oliviers I think I saw them. But I saw tickets reasonable enough a few weeks ago and thought maybe it's worth a trip. It is good. People who rarely go to the theatre seem to especially love it. It’s made theatre into an event for them.
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Post by theatrejunkie on Feb 17, 2019 11:56:30 GMT
Anyone have a photo or opinion of the view from the £20 Grand Circle slips? View was pretty good for the money Has leg room but you find yourself leaning a lot which gets uncomfortable. Wouldn't recommend for 1st viewing but this was my 3rd so was happy enough that the bit I did miss had no bearing whatsoever on the play
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2019 15:20:01 GMT
How's this holding up? I've kind of avoided it because the hype, the queues and when I was in NYC the ticket prices were nuts. I didn't like the London cast on the Oliviers I think I saw them. But I saw tickets reasonable enough a few weeks ago and thought maybe it's worth a trip. It is good. People who rarely go to the theatre seem to especially love it. It’s made theatre into an event for them. That's the reason I've been avoiding it.
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