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Post by bobbievanhusen on Jan 27, 2023 0:45:08 GMT
Not exactly what you're looking for, but this gives ives an idea of what the seating is like at the BH, if you've never been before.
This is the pricing plan for Wicked at Edbinburgh Playhouse, to give a rough idea of the pricees
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Post by h86 on Jan 27, 2023 7:43:35 GMT
If you don’t want to sit on a bench stay away from the upper circle at the Bristol hippodrome!
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Post by richey on Jan 27, 2023 18:21:25 GMT
If you don’t want to sit on a bench stay away from the upper circle at the Bristol hippodrome! agreed. I had a very uncomfortable evening watching Les Mis up there. Thought it would never end |
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Post by danb on Jan 27, 2023 19:17:44 GMT
Also, the further back you go in the Hippodrome stalls the tighter, more upright and more uncomfortable it gets. Even in a middle aisle seat in row X, this 6’4” lump was squirming through the Cher Show y’day, and crippled by the end. Excellent view though.
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Post by deej4life on Jan 30, 2023 18:14:42 GMT
For those interested, tickets are now on sale for Bristol, Bradford and Southampton!
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Post by westendrebecca on Jan 30, 2023 20:45:30 GMT
If you don’t want to sit on a bench stay away from the upper circle at the Bristol hippodrome! Ended up getting upper circle seats in the presale…I’ve not sat there in the Hippodrome yet…hoping the benches aren’t too uncomfortable! It’ll be worth it though as it’s on my 21st! |
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Post by candela on Jan 31, 2023 12:04:34 GMT
I agree with Courtney Stapleton BUT can I throw into the Mix Steph Mckeon, Jessica Cervi and collette guitart
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Post by tr252 on Feb 27, 2023 10:04:31 GMT
Laura Pick has been announced as Elphaba on the UK tour.
Good on her, she’s very consistent and saved the show a number of times over the last year at short notice. I’m tempted to book as I haven’t seen her before.
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Post by westendwhistledown on Feb 27, 2023 10:09:26 GMT
Laura H was robbed. After her pretty much saving this contract I think it's unfair that they've offered the role elsewhere.
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Post by hadeswasking on Feb 27, 2023 10:11:51 GMT
Laura H was robbed. After her pretty much saving this contract I think it's unfair that they've offered the role elsewhere. You know if she wanted it? I'd hardly say she was robbed when the person who took the role has also saved the show numerous times. |
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Post by tr252 on Feb 27, 2023 10:14:57 GMT
Laura H was robbed. After her pretty much saving this contract I think it's unfair that they've offered the role elsewhere. I imagine they’ve gone with a safe bet. They know Laura can pull 8 shows a week out the bag week after week. |
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 27, 2023 10:40:16 GMT
Laura H was robbed. After her pretty much saving this contract I think it's unfair that they've offered the role elsewhere. They offered it to someone who's better in the role and has a proven track record of 8 shows a week, week after week. Sensible decision if you ask me. |
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Post by LaLuPone on Feb 27, 2023 11:38:37 GMT
Laura Harrison could possibly be the tour standby anyway, who knows. People don’t tend to go straight from 2nd cover to lead with Wicked in general!
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Post by mkmg on Feb 27, 2023 11:47:55 GMT
Laura H was robbed. After her pretty much saving this contract I think it's unfair that they've offered the role elsewhere. Do you ever think maybe she doesn’t want to be principle Elphaba? Not everyone wants to be the lead, some actors prefer to cover. It’s also one of the hardest female roles in musical theatre and touring on top of that makes it even more difficult. She might have been offered first cover or standby for the tour and would prefer to do that. Or she might simply have a completely different job. Being a lead doesn’t make you any better than a cover. |
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Post by deej4life on Feb 27, 2023 16:57:51 GMT
I never got the chance to see Laura in London, so I'm happy that I will be getting many opportunities to see her on tour.
From what I've been told she is an incredibly consistent Elphaba who has great strengths both vocally and in her acting.
I'm excited to see how she develops the role further as lead on tour!
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Post by richey on Feb 28, 2023 13:13:22 GMT
I was very impressed with Laura's performance at the Lottery Musicals Night last night. Obviously in a different setting but thought she sounded lovely.
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Post by deej4life on Mar 22, 2023 13:16:38 GMT
How long should we expect to be waiting before the remaining lead cast is announced? They announced Laura's casting incredibly early.
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Post by Being Alive on Mar 22, 2023 13:41:33 GMT
How long should we expect to be waiting before the remaining lead cast is announced? They announced Laura's casting incredibly early. They announced it because she was going to the Lottery thing to perform so they wanted to be able to go 'this is who you'll see on tour' - I wouldn't expect remaining lead casting until September at the earliest. |
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Post by deej4life on Apr 5, 2023 14:54:26 GMT
I have just booked my tickets for several of the performances in Dublin!
Hoping we get some more casting news soon!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 12, 2023 6:57:09 GMT
Not even on sale for Manchester yet. Last stop on the tour Christmas 2024, doesn’t seem very appealing. Everyone will be knackered, not to mention how many Elphabi they’ll have been through.
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Post by deej4life on Apr 18, 2023 20:19:05 GMT
Not even on sale for Manchester yet. Last stop on the tour Christmas 2024, doesn’t seem very appealing. Everyone will be knackered, not to mention how many Elphabi they’ll have been through. I am hoping to attend for the closing week myself, it will be my first time seeing a show in Manchester. Hopefully the audiences will be a little more tame than at The Bodyguard! |
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Post by shady23 on Apr 18, 2023 20:32:29 GMT
I much prefer the Lowry than the Palace.
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Post by aingidh on Apr 23, 2023 12:03:11 GMT
I much prefer the Lowry than the Palace. agreed. The Palace is so cramped and claustrophobic. |
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Post by deej4life on Apr 28, 2023 8:45:58 GMT
Any advice for seating in Manchester? I plan to book my seats in the stalls, but are there any problem areas that should be avoided?
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Post by bimse on Apr 28, 2023 17:41:41 GMT
Any advice for seating in Manchester? I plan to book my seats in the stalls, but are there any problem areas that should be avoided? Rear stalls and rear circle should always be avoided at the Palace, the view is like looking through a letterbox, so much of the upper stage is missing. The grand circle or tier (I can’t remember what they call it) is a way better option than rear stalls or circle, for a full view , in my opinion , especially nearer the front and central . As for the front stalls , I don’t think the stage is as high as in some theatres, but I’d go a few rows back just to be sure (I’m sure others will be able to advise ). |
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