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Post by grannyjx6 on Feb 19, 2018 20:42:19 GMT
I'm seeing it in a couple of weeks on a special offer through Travelzoo (so it's obviously not selling well). As it's only cost £27 for two tickets, I can't complain really.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Feb 15, 2018 19:37:21 GMT
I went to see it yesterday afternoon in Sheffield. I was a late booker and could only get seats for the Wednesday matinee (an additional show due to demand). I could only get seats in row D balcony which I hate because although the view is good, the leg room is awful and also you get a numb bum as the seats are not that well upholstered. However, I thought it was worth the agony as I really enjoyed it and we had Freddie! He's never going to audition for Les Mis, but coped pretty well with the singing and I thought he was quite sweet. Howled with laughing at the chocolate flake song, as did the rest of the audience. We left with a big smile on our faces and isn't that what going to the theatre is all about?
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Post by grannyjx6 on Feb 15, 2018 19:15:52 GMT
I think it must be true about Michael Ball as just had an email from his fanclub about the rumour & giving a link for tickets since they are already on sale.
It doesn't say either way does it, but why would you give a link to the website if it wasn't a definite?
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Post by grannyjx6 on Feb 12, 2018 22:37:47 GMT
I've booked to see this on our annual trip to London in April. I actually know nothing about Dreamgirls. Is it best to know what to expect, or just wait to be amazed?
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Post by grannyjx6 on Feb 12, 2018 22:32:20 GMT
I went along on Saturday night too, show is in great shape still, boy Clare Halse is phenomenal! Still don't get why she doesn't get the final bow over Sheena Easton. My fourth time seeing the show.
It was explained to me that it has always been that way as 'Peggy' is classed as a juvenile lead, whereas 'Dorothy Brock' and 'Julian Marsh' are the senior leads.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Jan 6, 2018 16:58:58 GMT
On the ticketing site the calendar runs until April but tickets are shown only until Feb. Perhaps they want to generate earlier sales before extending?
I hope it does extend as we are in London in April and I would love to see it. I live nearly 200 miles away so no chance of seeing it before then.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Jan 3, 2018 23:43:55 GMT
Well I've booked Dreamgirls and Strictly Ballroom with ATG and haven't been charged a booking fee and I don't have an ATG card. I'm not sure why, but am certainly not complaining. I am registered with them though.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Jan 2, 2018 0:00:58 GMT
My local theatre had a spell of charging £1.50 per transaction, whether buying one ticket or twenty and the punters went crackers, to the point that they have now dropped all charges, including posting tickets out. The local City Hall, on the other hand from there being no charge for personal callers to the box office and 10% for online, now charge 5% for personal callers (even if cash) and still 10% for online.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Jan 1, 2018 23:46:33 GMT
End of 2017 and I'm going to stop posting and visiting here for the foreseeable future. No great loss to the forum as I don't post all the time. However a loss to me as I used to love this site. And I wanted to say why and in a tiny way hopefully make a small ripple which may stir others to action. The site in the last few months has become at times nothing more than a place for people to be viscious and downright rude about theatres/theatre personnel and even occasionally people on the thread at the time. Posts to discuss plays just become slagging matches. This has happened to theatres I love and to one's I've never been too or even hate. To actors I love/indifferent about/hate. Though never directed to myself specific I have found peoples comments about others appalling to read and felt for those on the other end. I wish all on the site all the best and who knows we may cross paths in a theatre somewhere. And apologies for any offence I may have caused. Love a good flounce me, even more poignant at Christmas/New Year... Isn't that exactly the kind of remark that theatremad was meaning?
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Post by grannyjx6 on Dec 30, 2017 23:51:19 GMT
I'm debating with myself whether to book in advance for our trip in April, or risk day seats when we get there. We went in September, booked in advance and got the A0 and A1 stall seats for £15 each. They are now £25 and not all available on the dates we are going.
as long as it isn't a peak date that you want to go, I'd say definitely say wait for TodayTix.
Thanks Daniel. It will be probably Tuesday as we have shows booked for Wednesday and Thursday, leaving Friday and Saturday free (for now).
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Post by grannyjx6 on Dec 29, 2017 23:16:30 GMT
They seem to put on back of the Royal Circle at 10am now and later in the day stalls tickets turn up. I've been twice in the past month and had a similar experience. The first time, I grabbed the Today Tix seat at 10am and all they had was mid-circle (a decent view still and good to see some of the production numbers from further back). Wished I waited though, as they had front few rows of the stalls later in the day. When I went last time, I also booked at 10am and got side of row C, which was an excellent view. Checked back later that day and everything else they offered was back of the stalls and circle. The Rush tickets never seem to sell out, even when Today Tix says it's the last few remaining. Not tried the Box Office as I never end up there at the right time of day, but maybe next time.
I'm debating with myself whether to book in advance for our trip in April, or risk day seats when we get there. We went in September, booked in advance and got the A0 and A1 stall seats for £15 each. They are now £25 and not all available on the dates we are going.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Dec 27, 2017 22:39:19 GMT
I know this is a bit different but I've noticed in my local theatre and also the smaller concert venue (not arenas) that they both now only sell tickets for stalls and circle until they have sold a set amount (unless it's a show that is almost guaranteed to sell out quickly). Only then do they put the balcony seats up for sale. In the past I would book the cheapest tickets for a midweek show, hoping to be upgraded, but can't do that now.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Dec 23, 2017 0:10:25 GMT
Hey friends! Sorry for being a suspicious new member, I just have a couple of questions and am desperate for some help. As with a few others here (I've been scouring the thread) I've been caught up in the 'someone else bought me my tickets' thing. In fact, I asked my ex to buy them while I was in a meeting for 10 minutes, and she happened to use her own credit card instead of mine because she thought it would be fine Now I realise what the issue is, I am absolutely gutted. I've been looking forward to this for a year, my tickets were coming up in a few weeks. We're no longer together and she lives across the world. We are vaguely in touch and she has offered to send me the credit card she used. But it seems like Photo ID is needed too? Is it always? I think it's too much to ask her to post me her passport - also I look nothing like her. I'm now also too scared to ask her to ring up, in case Ticketmaster cancels my tickets suddenly. It's so frustrating as a genuine fan, and as someone who all but bought the tickets all those months ago. But I understand why it's necessary I have 2 ideas: 1) Get the tickets cancelled and refunded and pounce on the website to buy them again immediately – does anyone know how long it takes from cancellation for the tickets to be relisted on Ticketmaster? OR is there a specific time of day when a new batch is uploaded? 2) Risk it on the night with a slightly doctored confirmation email – one that matches my own credit card and my own passport – as I queue to get in the door. And then when I get to the usher, swap that out for her credit card and the real confirmation email. This is awful and very risky, I know, but I'm desperate. My question is – at the first check, do they do anything more than check that all the names on your documents match? If anyone can shed any light, it would make my Christmas. For the amount of money you have paid, I personally wouldn't take the risk, after all you would be gutted, embarrassed and humiliated if they did refuse you entry. Maybe if you contact Ticketmaster and explain they could suggest your best option.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Dec 22, 2017 14:38:20 GMT
I always get day seats from the theatre. They are only £15 and so far I've always ended up with front stalls tickets. Last Saturday I only got there at 11:30am-ish and got a single seat in the centre block of row A for the evening show. What time do you usually go please? We would be looking at Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (Hamilton booked for the Wednesday :-) ) and have you ever been unsuccessful?
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Post by grannyjx6 on Dec 21, 2017 23:59:36 GMT
The award for the "biggest steal" was without doubt those front row seats when they were £15. I sat there for thr 3rd Preview and it was one of the most thrilling experiences ive ever had in the theatre, just magical. Those who pay £75 or whatever it is, god bless them because whilst the show is worth it in my view, we saw it cheaper. When do they go up as I booked one last week for mid January and it was still fifteen quid. I was pleasantly surprised!
We are going again in April and the A0 and A1 seats are priced at £25. We got them for £15 in April and they were definitely the bargain of the century. I think I will wait until we're actually in London and try the Today Tix app, or maybe TKTS as they always seem to have them discounted there.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Dec 21, 2017 0:26:26 GMT
I pity the poor actor who was wagging Toto's puppet tail about 60 times a minute Why? Where did he have to put his hand?
It was a young lady and she was really good, to the point that you didn't really notice her. The dog was very funny and realistic (apart from being a bright yellow colour).
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Post by grannyjx6 on Dec 20, 2017 23:53:59 GMT
Would anyone like a free ticket to tonight's show? I'm sick so can't go. Solo seat in Grand Circle, free to a good home. DM me.
So sorry to hear that. Hope you soon feel better.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Dec 20, 2017 23:50:52 GMT
bellboard27 - which box did you sit in, and how much action do you think you missed? I've booked a Royal Circle box, after seeing 2 seats come up last week, and am second guessing my decision, as they are side views, and I'm worried about losing part of the stage. Glad to hear there's lots of space in the box - they used to have 4 seats per box, so only being 2-seat boxes should make for a much more comfortable experience. We sat in Box B. This is further from the stage than Box A. To begin with FOH got confused and put us in Box C - directly opposite (same size and view). I can't see how one would get 4 seats in these 2 boxes - maybe it was the others that sat 4. Anyway, for 2 there is loads of room. The side of the set wall on the same side of the box is not really visible. Little happens there, but on a couple of occasions one character or another is on it. It is not much. To compensate, the box is at a great level for the stage - it is at a better height than the front stalls, but closer than the royal circle itself. You get nice close-ups of the actors (occasionally catching their eye). Also once the house is open and it is a bit crowded in the bars and other parts of front of house, the box is a nice private space. Further, Boxes A and B are great for escaping to the loo in the interval! I booked box D yesterday (the only two tickets available under £100) and daren't tell my husband just how much I've paid for restricted view. I'm hoping for a few more positive reviews from these seats before we go in April.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Dec 8, 2017 23:39:16 GMT
A friend of mine went to see it on a whim and loved it, even though he wasn't really expecting to.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Nov 27, 2017 16:21:29 GMT
Even though I know there will be gunfire in Blood Brothers I still jump out of my seat when the gun goes off.
Me too, along with half the audience, but what annoys me is that most of that half start laughing and that absolutely is inappropriate.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Nov 27, 2017 16:07:32 GMT
I'm not exactly the staunchest of royalists, but I am a sucker for pageantry. And, y'know, nice news stories as a brief respite from the doom and gloom of the every day. I'd still like a bank holiday though...
I'm not sure we'll get one as I'm sure when Prince Andrew married Sarah Ferguson we didn't have one. :-(
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Post by grannyjx6 on Nov 27, 2017 16:04:33 GMT
My favourite bit about the last Royal Wedding was the lady in front of me in a newsagent who had no idea there was a bank holiday and also no idea why there was a bank holiday. Pretty good going to miss it entirely.
Exactly the opposite for us. We were in Malta and went to a bar to watch it. The young girl who served us, knew more about the Royal Family than we did and was absolutely enthralled.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Nov 27, 2017 16:01:26 GMT
Seeing The Little Mermaid Thurday and Collabro Friday.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Nov 23, 2017 20:00:05 GMT
I saw it this afternoon, hundreds of school kids in the audience who were very enthusiastic and help to contribute to a great atmosphere. I laughed, I cried and just loved it. Simon Lipkin is off the scale, so very funny and Daniel Boys played a very touching role as the sad, unlucky in love school teacher. A perfect Christmas show.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Nov 20, 2017 19:59:50 GMT
My son's company has a corporate box at our local arena and he has had texts and emails from people he hardly knows asking if he can get them tickets!
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Post by grannyjx6 on Nov 16, 2017 19:39:09 GMT
I'm thinking of going minus my grandchildren, who are either too young or too old to enjoy it. Everyone I know who has seen it say it's laugh out loud funny and Hugh Grant is excellent.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Nov 15, 2017 22:28:44 GMT
A couple of years ago I saw Glenn Carter as Jesus in Superstar. He was clearly twice the age of all his disciples. And a good 15-20 years older than JC when he died... Ridiculous casting IMO.
Yes, I saw that as well and was really disappointed. Glenn Carter was brilliant playing the part when he was in his 30's (Jesus's age when he died), but at 50+ and looking it it was a big let down.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Nov 12, 2017 22:44:48 GMT
Well, second time for me tonight. Took my dad after I’d seen it in June. Absolutely bloody magnificent. Sat second row stalls and was just bowled over by it all again. Sheena Easton is a powerhouse and totally wonderful, and I was impressed by Tom Lister as Julian Marsh, who I didn’t see last time (he spits a lot when he sings though!!) Jasna Ivir is fabulous, and sort of covers up how poor Christopher Howell is. And that ensemble are the best currently on the WestEnd. But still, the star of the show is Clare Halse. That girl does tap like I’ve never seen. Honestly, she’s a marvel, and I never took my eyes off her for a second when she was on stage. It’s visually exciting and thrilling, and got the standing ovation it deserved. Well deserving 5 stars from me.
Tom Lister does have rather a lot of saliva doesn't he? When he was in Emmerdale he talked a bit like that. (Slight speech impediment?). I remember going to see `Me And My Girl at The Crucible in Sheffield a few years ago. We were on the front row and Daniel Crossley, playing Bill Snibson was sweating so much when he had his ermine cloak on whilst dancing that the perspiration literally flew off him and landed on my face more than once. Needless to say, I haven't sat in the front row since.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Nov 12, 2017 22:17:06 GMT
I admire the celebrities for having the guts to have a go, but it’s the clapping I can’t get past . The audience clapping along to just about every piece of music, same old beat , right from the opening titles to the closing titles , they even clapped over the guest singers last Sunday . You could hardly hear the music . They surely must have completely different audience members for each and every programme , on account of the repetitive strain injury to their hands .
I hate it when I see a show and the cast come on to take their bows at the end when the audience continue to clap to the music the whole way through.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Nov 10, 2017 20:26:50 GMT
I used to organise theatre trips when I was working and it was a nightmare chasing round after folks for payment with quite a few dropping out at the last minute and even a bit of bickering about where they were sitting. (I never put money in though as the theatre would allow group bookings with payment nearer the date). When I took early retirement/redundancy I was asked if I would carry on but did not and that is when I started going on my own if it was something my husband or friends were not really interested in. Yes, it is nice to have someone to discuss the show with, but the upside is you can go exactly when you want, sit where you want and if it would be a family member I went with, obviously it's half the cost. If you have a like minded friend, then that's great of course. I have also left at the interval a couple of times and even not gone to a show I've booked on a couple of occasions, if something better has come up.
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