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Post by Steffi on Feb 29, 2016 10:54:13 GMT
I have little problem with that if it's gonna make no difference to the sold numbers (i.e I used to join two friends about 45mins after them but we only wanted 3 tickets therefore only 2 needed to que) or if the person in front says 1 friend would be joining a reasonable time later due to first trains... stroll up 10 mins before opening tho and it's the rare time ill get arsey at strangers Agreed. I have joined a friend in the queue several times in the past (and vice versa) but we always just wanted one ticket each so it made no difference in the total number of tickets. However, we always make a point of telling people behind us that we are not getting any extra tickets to avoid confusion. :-)
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Post by Steffi on Feb 28, 2016 20:01:09 GMT
I saw this back in the days. I liked Journey Home but found the show itself average at best. And yes, I remember the lip syncing being really obvious.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 28, 2016 19:31:14 GMT
Is Rylance up for best actor? He's up for best supporting actor.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 26, 2016 7:36:24 GMT
Mine was Cats in Hamburg in 1990. My parents took me on a city trip and this was my special treat. I was only 10 and don't remember a lot about the show itself. But I do recall being completely in awe as soon as the "cats" appeared in the auditorium. And I have a very clear memory of one cat sitting on the back of my chair at one point. Save to say it was a magical experience at the time and definitely started my love for theatre even though I only became a regular theatre goer about 8 years later.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 23, 2016 18:18:43 GMT
Little questions for anyone who's stagedoored the show, if I may? The context for my visit would be a Saturday night show, so the matinee-rest rule doesn't apply! -Did you catch any cast in the bar before they went outside? -Are they comfortable with being stopped/ how would you approach them? -Who tends to come out first? -Are the cast alright with a quick chat? -Does the bar go straight outside where the stagedoor is or do you have to find it yourself? -Who, in your opinion, is the best to try and talk to, and who's always in a rush? Thanks guys! The "stage door" is a side exit that leads to the passage the audience uses too so basically if a performer leaves through there he/she will walk out through the normal entrance/exit by the box office. However, quite often the cast wil come into the foyer after the show. They often have friends in and will meet them there. General rule: Everyone I've spoken to has been lovely (Sam, Joe, Lily, Victoria - who's not there now, obviously -...). Just be respectful and you'll be fine. No guarantee they will come into the foyer, of course but I would suggest to wait there and not stand in the cold outside. Especially because they are unlikely to be in a rush if they come into the foyer. :-) And all of them are usually pretty quick - anyone who's not in the foyer 15 minutes after the show has finished has most likely left through the side exit.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 22, 2016 18:16:37 GMT
Longest I've ever queued was from 4am for Heather Headley's last show in Bodyguard (we had 3 people in front of us) and 4:30am for Once cast change in 2014 (we were first in line). I wouldn't queue overnight - no cheap day seat is worth spending a whole night out on the streets in my eyes - no offence to those who choose to camp out for tickets though.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 22, 2016 14:44:28 GMT
Anyone booked to see this? Casting has just been announced. I'm looking forward to seeing this. I've liked all of Drew McOnie's choreography work so far. Intrigued to see a physical dance adaption of this story too. www.oldvictheatre.com/whats-on/2016/jh/
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Post by Steffi on Feb 22, 2016 11:35:56 GMT
Hamilton and Next to Normal are the ones that first spring to mind. Doesn't mean I have seen every other musical there is though. There are enough shows that simply don't interest me so I won't bother watching them even if I get the chance.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 21, 2016 19:43:17 GMT
Rooftoppes is right. Good legroom in the front row but you will have to make space for performers passing by now and then. I'm quite small and my view wasn't obstructed even when a performer sat down on the edge of the stage in front of me.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 21, 2016 17:26:57 GMT
If Laura transfers I'm definitely going. I loved her when I saw the show on Broadway. Would be great to have her back on stage in the West End. I have such fond memories of seeing her in Lord of the Rings (I know not many did but I loved that show).
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Post by Steffi on Feb 19, 2016 17:45:05 GMT
There's no audience participation. If you are front row centre on platform 1 you might get a bit of extra attention in one song towards the end. Nothing major and you don't actually have to do anything though.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 18, 2016 8:14:27 GMT
Well Michael is very cute, but I've checked his Twitter and he only posts a fraction of the time. I think, Steffi will correct me if I'm wrong but Sam Mackay posts the dates he's off He does sometimes but not all of the time. However, he's usually good at answering tweets asking about planned holidays.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 17, 2016 16:04:52 GMT
I really don't understand why so many people have to dash to the loo during the interval. I'm retired, so obviously my bladder is past the first "flush" of youth, if you'll pardon the expression, but I don't have the constant urge to go. I usually plan my trip so that I can use the facilities elsewhere before reaching the theatre, and pop into a pub or hotel on the way home, if the need arises - but it rarely does. Am I unusual??? I'm one of those people who often goes to the toilet before the show and in the interval. I don't drink huge amounts right before the show and certainly not during act one but I still often end up having to make a toilet dash. I obviously have the bladder of a 90 years old woman. Funny enough I can easily do a three hour immersive theatre show (mostly Sleep no more these days) without going to the toilet once. A lot of my friends rarely go to the toilet at the theatre at all and me jumping out of my seat at the end of act one has become a bit of a running gag.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 17, 2016 12:48:00 GMT
Hi I'm new to the forum after being introduced by my real life friend Mr Wallacio. I live in London and go to the theatre almost once a week. I saw 47 productions last year and am on track for a similar amount this year. I'm a fan of day seats, todaytix lottery and going to a theatre at 7.15pm and picking up premium tickets for bargain prices. Looking forward to exploring the board and chatting to you. Welcome! I love your username!
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Post by Steffi on Feb 17, 2016 7:35:18 GMT
Anyone see this on Broadway, for comparison? I did in 2009. I enjoyed it but didn't love it back then but I'm blaming the fact that I wasn't sitting near the front so felt a bit distant from what was happening on stage. The dancing in the Broadway production was incredible though. I remember being completely in awe of Blackout (act 1 finale). I like the Southwark Playhouse / King's Cross Theatre production a lot more than the Broadway production but then again I think it's mainly due to not so great seats on Broadway. And no, the show wasn't done in the round on Broadway.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 16, 2016 9:44:35 GMT
Now that might actually make me buy a ticket.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 16, 2016 7:38:45 GMT
In no particular order: American in Paris, Hamilton and Fun Home. I'm seeing a few new (for me at least) shows on Broadway in April so the list might grow afterwards.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 16, 2016 7:28:20 GMT
Love this show! Hope this does end up coming over. I'd love to see Robert Fairchild and/or Leanne Cope opening the show in the West End (doubt it'll happen though).
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Post by Steffi on Feb 15, 2016 12:29:40 GMT
Hmmm, I've booked to see this on a Tuesday afternoon in May. By the sounds of it, I can expect a deserted theatre and several absent members of cast! Deserted theatre: Yes, that might happen. Several absent cast members: Not more than you could have on any other day of the week. It's not like Tuesday mat is anyone's scheduled show off.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 15, 2016 7:45:57 GMT
Have to say Alfie Boe doesn't seem right for this in my eyes. Happy to be proven wrong but I can't see myself rushing to get tickets if this turns out to be true. On the other hand there will be plenty of opportunities to see his understudy if his attendance rate remains the same as in Les Mis. ;-)
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Post by Steffi on Feb 15, 2016 7:42:26 GMT
Can someone explain how they can get so short staffed? I'd have thought they'd be able to cope using swings and/or parachuting people in to be ensemble members - given the unemployment rate among theatre actors I can't imagine it's hard to find someone capable. In addition to what Stasia has said I guess it's also a question of money. I doubt the show makes enough profit (if at all - to be honest I can't even see them break even) to be able to just hire more performers in case of illness.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 15, 2016 7:38:42 GMT
When I went in January they had "at this performance the role of x will be played by y" notices on the video screens outside in the 'waiting room'. I saw the show in October and December and don't remember seeing any understudy annoucements on the screens - I usually pay attention to such things as I always take a picture of the cast list as a reminder whom I've seen. Maybe they've only changed it recently. First time I saw the understudy list on screen was in January I think. In December the screen only said Philippa Stefani would be playing Daniella (so just the long term cover on the screen) but they made an announcement in the foyer pre show with all other understudies.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 14, 2016 15:30:33 GMT
But there's no harm in having a Ramin performer thread either. No one is forced to look at it and those who like him can post news here and chat about what he's up to. :-)
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Post by Steffi on Feb 12, 2016 12:50:35 GMT
I have heard alot of people say that the finale is pretty stunning. I liked the show, didn't love it but would go again depending on casting. But yes, the finale made me tear up because I thought it was just so, so beautiful.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 12, 2016 12:08:22 GMT
I went last Sunday and it was more than 3/4 full. I spoke to one of the cast afterwards and he said they are hoping it'll pick up more soon. Weekdays seem to be especially quiet (Tuesday matinees are dead).
It is a shame, the show deserves to sell out all the time in my opinion.
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Post by Steffi on Feb 10, 2016 15:31:51 GMT
I doubt anyone will be forced to do the meet and greet. I had vip tickets at his Union Chapel gig simply because it was unreserved seating and those tickets included getting in early and so a good seat without having to queue in the cold for ages. He did meet people after the soundcheck and it was all very casual - you could join the line or you simply stayed in your seat. :-)
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Post by Steffi on Feb 10, 2016 9:17:34 GMT
Have just booked tickets for his gig at the Palladium. For anyone interested: Stalls (front 4 rows) with meet and greet £85, other stalls £62, Circle £51 and Upper Circle £34 (all including fees).
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Post by Steffi on Feb 8, 2016 10:15:34 GMT
But honestly, anyone going in there expecting a proper musical, an actual story line and good performances surely must have booked completely blind and has never heard of The Hoff before. It was bound to be hilariously bad. I would have been disappointed to see anything but the most ridiculous "show" ever. ;-)
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Post by Steffi on Feb 8, 2016 5:57:47 GMT
Why on earth would ANYONE go and watch this? And pay for it?! Because it's hilarious?? I haven't laughed that much at a show in a while. Well worth a tenner. :-)
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Post by Steffi on Feb 7, 2016 21:43:36 GMT
Literally one of the top 5 worst things I've ever seen. I was embarrassed for everyone on stage. See, I wasn't because everyone on stage seemed so well aware of how bad the show was. They were all not taking it seriously themselves. It was a cast intentionally make fun of their own show and having a great time doing so.
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