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Post by kjb on Feb 28, 2024 22:07:43 GMT
I was busy all day yesterday and by the time I could check, there were no £10 tickets left 🙁
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Post by kjb on Jan 20, 2024 19:47:47 GMT
wondering if there are any days when Daniel Mays and Marisha Wallace are due not to perform Marisha has posted on instagram - Jan 23rd as her only scheduled day off before cast change. Thank you
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Post by kjb on Jan 20, 2024 18:34:43 GMT
I'm booking for this before the cast change, and was just wondering if there are any days when Daniel Mays and Marisha Wallace are due not to perform
(Obviously it isn't guaranteed etc. but I was just wondering if anyone knew of any pre-booked NAs) I can't see anything on the Bridge website, other than "We are unable to guarantee the appearance of any cast member on any given date" but do they usually perform the 8 shows a week ?
Thank you
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Post by kjb on Jan 15, 2024 22:26:43 GMT
Just seen news to this transfer which is great news as I missed it in Bath. I'm trying to work out when the £10 PwC Preview tickets might go on sale. I can't see anything on the website apart from signing up to a mailing list. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks
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Post by kjb on May 15, 2023 18:23:53 GMT
I have tickets for this with Stephen Fry as the Narrator in August. I'm seeing so many offers though, I'd be surprised if it is still running by then...
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Post by kjb on Apr 28, 2023 12:37:31 GMT
Finally managed to get one for The Motive and the Cue on my 3rd week of trying. I had laptop and phone set up and got a better position in the queue on my phone than on my laptop. It's the back row of the circle, but for £10 I'm happy.
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Post by kjb on Apr 21, 2023 15:40:53 GMT
They’re not going to replace the cancelled three with something else? I had a direct link for the American Psycho page and it is now showing as this:https://www.vam.ac.uk/event/DLeaz7rNPL/american-psycho-a-nvap-musical-matinee Join us to watch the sensational Josephine and I. In her debut play with live music and dance, Cush Jumbo stars as international icon Josephine Baker. This production was directed by Phyllida Lloyd at the Bush Theatre, London and recorded by the V&A in August 2013. This screening is 105 minutes long. Please note, NVAP's are subject to last minute changes.
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Post by kjb on Apr 18, 2023 10:54:44 GMT
Picked up a £32.50 ticket at the back of the stalls for this in December, courtesy of the TodayTix presale. The view on Seatplan looks pretty decent with little to no overhang. Looking forward to seeing what all the hype is about! Thanks for this tip. I've just booked a couple of back of the stalls tickets for February for this very reasonable price. The row in front is £92!!
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Post by kjb on Apr 18, 2023 10:15:49 GMT
At Oklahoma! last week (Wyndham's) a group of 8 towards the back of the stalls (auditorium right) giggling and snorting their way through the dream ballet...until I turned round and shushed them.
The dream ballet sequence wasn't my thing either, but laughing and guffawing at it is not on.
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Post by kjb on Apr 3, 2023 15:04:27 GMT
Ah brilliant, thank you (that was for Mark...I thought I was replying but it doesn't seem to have linked.)
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Post by kjb on Apr 3, 2023 11:49:49 GMT
You can also use it to purchase NT Vouchers, thus will be valid for a year. I've had a good look round the NT site and can't work out how to do this? Can you help? (I entered a NT voucher into my basket, but it only gave an option to enter and NT voucher. I tried the Theatre Token code but it didn't 'work. The other other option takes me straight to payment which needs card details) Thanks
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Post by kjb on Mar 10, 2023 16:07:41 GMT
Amazing. Thanks colelarson I missed that sign, but the link did work. I knew there were at least 3 not in their main roles, but after that I gave up trying to work out who was on for who!
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Post by kjb on Mar 10, 2023 14:24:06 GMT
When they first started this initiative, I managed to get a decent, cheap seat, around 75% of attempts. I've been trying recently and have always had 2000+ users in front of me in the queue so I get nothing.
Has anyone else noticed their success rate dwindling, or is it just me?
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Post by kjb on Mar 10, 2023 10:08:06 GMT
I was there last night, swayed by good reviews and a TodayTix £25 ticket, and enjoyed it a whole lot more than I thought I would. Is there any way I can get a cast list for last night as I bought a programme, and tried to work it out and couldn't. I think there were definitely some understudies/swings on.
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Post by kjb on Jun 1, 2022 9:39:47 GMT
Still no luck on the lottery for the this week
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Post by kjb on May 20, 2022 10:47:49 GMT
No luck again this week for me in the PWYC lottery. I've just bought tickets for the NT Live as don't want to miss it totally (tickets selling very well for these as well so ended up in Row C)
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Post by kjb on May 20, 2022 10:47:36 GMT
No luck again this week for me in the PWYC lottery. I've just bought tickets for the NT Live as don't want to miss it totally (tickets selling very well for these as well so ended up in Row C)
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Post by kjb on May 11, 2022 19:33:00 GMT
Thanks for the replies about the lottery. I got closer today as managed to get 1 in my basket but by the time i checked out it had gone. Hopefully I'll follow Mark's example and be 3rd time lucky next week. I did see one return online during the week, but couldn't afford the full price ticket, so the lottery is my only chance I think to see it live (will see the NT live if not)
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Post by kjb on May 4, 2022 9:22:12 GMT
Has anyone had any luck with the Wednesday "pay what you can tickets" yet?
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Post by kjb on Dec 1, 2021 23:54:20 GMT
Saw this tonic with a £20 rush ticket from TodayTix, booked just after lunch. Row C in the stalls which was great (3rd row back)
Ian Shaw was indisposed so we had the understudy, who was mostly great but I was a little disappointed not to see Shaw himself. I enjoyed the play a lot and I’m toying with the possibility of going again when Shaw is back on, if I can get another good bargain ticket and I have the time.
As others have said, it is 90 mins with no interval. I looked at my watch after 50 mins but this was mostly due to a numb bum rather than anything else.
I enjoyed the theatrical and film references. There were a few slower scenes but this was fine with me.
I rewatched Jaws a month or so ago in preparation of seeing this play, and I may watch it again now, with the play in mind.
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Post by kjb on Oct 25, 2020 22:41:55 GMT
Anyone heard any news about this one? They started rehearsals at the end of June and it’s all gone quiet since.
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Post by kjb on Dec 30, 2019 19:38:50 GMT
If we exclude 4 x ridiculously priced Broadway tickets this year then £27.00 a ticket for £34 shows. I have NO access to young persons discounts or schemes but I do work in theatre so get my discounts/comps that way. Am a member of a seat filling site which also helps to keep costs down but I refuse to sit in the Gods (which doesn't) (This isn't snobbery - I feel more connected if I am sat near the front and can see more detail. Plus the stage manager in me wants to keep a close eye on all things going on on the stage!) . So I'm happy with that.
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Post by kjb on Dec 7, 2019 21:43:10 GMT
www.thevote2019.co.uk/Tickets appear to be on sale now, not 10am tomorrow as stated. Thursday 12 December 8.30pm A LIVE ELECTION NIGHT EVENT A rehearsed reading of The Vote 2019 by James Graham, created by Josie Rourke & James Graham “Possibly the most important election of our lifetime.” (BBC) The Vote 2019 looks at what happens in Britain on election night through the eyes of those at the polling station. Once every 5 years– although, in recent times, increasingly more! - we assert our rights as citizens to uphold or replace our government. As we engage with democracy, we do it in the most unremarkable and understated ways- in local parish churches, primary schools and community centres across the country. James Graham set out to illuminate “the diverse, diligent and often hilarious individuals” who turn the “unglamorous” settings of polling stations into “places where history is made.” Labelled “a glorious night at the polling station” (Observer) and “brilliant apt” (Telegraph),the original Donmar production was broadcast live on More4 in 2015 and nominated for a BAFTA Putting this show together back in 2015 was the most fun I’ve had in a theatre. I love the idea of updating James’ affectionate and wise comedy for the 2019 election. It’s glorious to bring so many of these actors back together, and I hope it’s a reunion that becomes a tradition.”- Josie Rourke On this historic evening, set in real time in the final 90 minutes of polling, we invite you to join us for this special one off event and share this extraordinary evening together.
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Post by kjb on Jul 6, 2019 20:52:08 GMT
I saw this this afternoon and agree that it was well written but quite light. It was the first Rattigan farce I've seen and although it was well structured, it wasn't a patch on Present Laughter that I saw earlier on in the week but I am glad I made the effor (This might be the production rather than the writing though) I totally agree that there was a massive weak link in the cast. I wonder if we agree on which cast member it was!.
Dorothea Myer-Bennett was indeed wonderful. What's this about SATTF being defunct?
It was my 4th or 5th visit to this theatre, but I don't think I've been for a Saturday matinee before. I was the youngest person there by at least 30 years. 50 years in some cases I reckon. I hope I am still theatregoing when I am 75-95!
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Post by kjb on Apr 29, 2019 15:22:45 GMT
Anyone heard anything official (or even very strong rumours) about a NYC transfer of this yet? It has to happen, right? La Redgrave is doing a thing at the Ustinov in Bath in the summer with Robert Boulter and Paul Hilton so I guess it's not going to be imminent. The transfer is set to open November this year. Auditions for the smaller roles took place earlier this month in NYC. A November opening should be enough to keep them in the minds of the Tony voters, as Daldry and Friedman really want to clear up at the 2020 show with this. I am going to start saving now just in case there is even an inkling that this is true, as I can actually go in Nov/Dec. (There are often 101 reasons why I can’t go or plan ahead) Christmas shopping too.
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Post by kjb on Apr 29, 2019 12:35:07 GMT
Anyone heard anything official (or even very strong rumours) about a NYC transfer of this yet? It has to happen, right?
La Redgrave is doing a thing at the Ustinov in Bath in the summer with Robert Boulter and Paul Hilton so I guess it's not going to be imminent.
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Post by kjb on Apr 29, 2019 10:26:50 GMT
I saw this on Saturday. It wasn't a play I was familiar with (or even aware of until it was announced to be honest!) I really enjoyed it. Great performances and set, and oh, so relevant to today.
It has to be said that the FOH staff now seem to allow glass into the auditorium. I get that it reduces the use of single use plastic and I am totally in support of that. However, is it REALLY necessary to take a bottle of wine in too, and so be subject to the scratching/scraping noise of the cap being screwed off, then the glug of wine being poured and the clink of glasses. 3 couples around me brought bottles of wine in from the bar. It was so distracting. I assumed that there was some sort of offer (buy 2 large glasses of wine and get the rest of the bottle for free) or something. But really? It's an hour until the interval when you can go and get a top up if needed. I hope this isn't encouraged elsewhere as it was really bloody annoying.
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Post by kjb on Apr 25, 2019 9:07:14 GMT
All sold out again sadly I think. I quite fancied this but looked for tickets last night and only a few single tickets left for the extra dates and a friend wanted to come with me. Fingers crossed for even more extra shows (and being quicker off the mark next time)
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Post by kjb on Apr 16, 2019 7:02:21 GMT
OK. The fact you are in at all is the main thing. Reason for favouring high numbers if you are down the side is: she spends the entire show at a table, seated on the stage on the high numbers side. Those on the low numbers side have the table, then her. On the high numbers, it is her in her chair, then the table. HUGE SPOILER AS ALREADY ON HERE: the stage moves forward as the evening progresses, so those in the very highest and lowest numbers in the stalls see her back for a lot of the time. SPOILER ENDS. If you are in one of the other galleries, then being up high gives a far better view if you are on the low side. Basically that you are going to be in the room at all should be enough, for sure. Thanks theatremonkey. Sounds like I won’t get the best view, but it’s still better than no view!
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Post by kjb on Apr 15, 2019 17:28:01 GMT
Also noted that "high numbers" side is the place to be - and considering I didn't pay premium prices, I ended up closer to the stage than anyone in the centre block did, which was rather nice, LOL. Are "low numbers" OK? I got a Restricted View return today for tomorrow night in the low numbers. Obviously beggars (which I was - i missed tickets when they were released and I was having serious FOMO) can't be choosers, but is there anything I'm likely to miss?
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