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Post by ceebee on Apr 2, 2018 9:37:08 GMT
Would be good to know if anybody successfully bought a rush ticket - there only seemed to be one or two available.
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Apr 2, 2018 9:50:48 GMT
Also good to know if Dominion are offering day seats direct from the venue. Planning on going Thursday
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Post by ensembleswings on Apr 2, 2018 10:39:00 GMT
Would be good to know if anybody successfully bought a rush ticket - there only seemed to be one or two available. I didn't buy one but I did manage to get one in my basket (I chose to let it go), did have to keep clicking on the standby button for a good minute or so before one became available. Looks like it was just the 10 or so tickets available, don't know whether they'll have more on quieter performances or not |
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Post by wickedgrin on Apr 2, 2018 11:24:47 GMT
It's very busy tonight being the first preview but much quieter the rest of the week.
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Post by ceebee on Apr 2, 2018 16:15:06 GMT
I'd liked to have gone tonight but will settle for later in the week - to those who are going, enjoy yourselves!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2018 18:52:31 GMT
House Full sign appears to be out based on Instagram, which hopefully means there has been some walk up buisness throughout the day that can carry over during the rest of this week which looks quieter. I may try Saturday.
Programmes look to be standard Dominion souvenier ones, so if following Bodyguard/Elf/American in Paris, prices will be £8.
Just seen a picture of the stage, it looks quite high for those who would be in the front row, is it cheaper?
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Post by danb on Apr 2, 2018 19:44:57 GMT
I’m torn between going Weds night or to the matinee in a couple of Saturdays time. I want to see Polec again so don’t want to risk it by going to a matinee really; did he do Sat mats last run?
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Post by ali973 on Apr 2, 2018 22:51:17 GMT
Saw it tonight. Sight. Wow. This must be the worst thing I've seen in the last ten years. It's like the original Carrie mixed with Starlight Express. Absolutely shocked. But it clearly has its crowd and fans, so...
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2018 23:46:33 GMT
Saw it tonight. Sight. Wow. This must be the worst thing I've seen in the last ten years. It's like the original Carrie mixed with Starlight Express. Absolutely shocked. But it clearly has its crowd and fans, so... Now i didn't really have much interest in seeing this, but saying it's like the original Carrie and Starlight Express?? That makes me want to see it ASAP!! |
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Post by danb on Apr 3, 2018 4:26:39 GMT
Saw it tonight. Sight. Wow. This must be the worst thing I've seen in the last ten years. It's like the original Carrie mixed with Starlight Express. Absolutely shocked. But it clearly has its crowd and fans, so... They should use that for the poster. It would never close! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2018 8:16:07 GMT
Saw it tonight. Sight. Wow. This must be the worst thing I've seen in the last ten years. It's like the original Carrie mixed with Starlight Express. Absolutely shocked. But it clearly has its crowd and fans, so... Am I the only one who thought 'Carrie mixed with Starlight now THAT I'd pay to see' I mean joking aside that sounds like a fun show, which BOOH from all reports is trying to be....(perfectly reasonable not to enjoy the thing of course) |
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Post by viserys on Apr 3, 2018 8:18:18 GMT
If BOOH runs as long as Starlight Express in Bochum I'd be all for it ...  |
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Post by sazzy on Apr 3, 2018 10:09:19 GMT
House Full sign appears to be out based on Instagram, which hopefully means there has been some walk up buisness throughout the day that can carry over during the rest of this week which looks quieter. I may try Saturday. Programmes look to be standard Dominion souvenier ones, so if following Bodyguard/Elf/American in Paris, prices will be £8. Just seen a picture of the stage, it looks quite high for those who would be in the front row, is it cheaper? I was there last night but didn't buy a programme so not sure how much they are but yes the front row stalls are cheaper as you won't get a view into Raven's bedroom and you run the risk of being covered in dry ice, water and Strat blood! |
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Post by sazzy on Apr 3, 2018 10:11:54 GMT
I’m torn between going Weds night or to the matinee in a couple of Saturdays time. I want to see Polec again so don’t want to risk it by going to a matinee really; did he do Sat mats last run? I saw Andrew Polec in a Saturday matinee on the last run but there's really no guarantee he'll be doing them again this time! |
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Post by alison on Apr 3, 2018 13:30:57 GMT
I was there last night too. Programmes are £5 and reasonable quality for that with rehearsal photos, an interview with Andrew Polec etc.
Reports from those sat front row centre suggest that due to the raked stage the view was mostly great but couldn't see into Raven's bedroom. I was in D37 and was happy enough for the £35 I paid, but moved into D36 for act two and would not be willing to pay the £75 asking price for it at all. The raised portion of the stage on that side blocks action from the waist down rear stage right, and the metal pylon on that side obscures the view of the tunnel. They're being cheeky having it listed at top non-premium price, really. I had a wander round at the interval and the last few seats on each end seem to have similar problems back to row J, and it's only the outer two that are discounted.
Oh, and day seats from the theatre will be starting after press night.
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Post by manu on Apr 3, 2018 18:43:32 GMT
Simon Gordon will be playing Strat Wednesday evening and saturday matinee this week
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2018 19:13:21 GMT
How difficult is the role of Strat? I'm curious because I see two actors are alternating being the alternate and with this trend of everyone having an alternate these days it seems, is it worth it for this role?  |
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Post by alison on Apr 3, 2018 19:34:05 GMT
How difficult is the role of Strat? I'm curious because I see two actors are alternating being the alternate and with this trend of everyone having an alternate these days it seems, is it worth it for this role? It's not one of those roles where the actor is on stage all the time, but it is a heck of a sing so I can see from that point of view why they went with an alternate. In terms of them having two, as a show they give the understudies, including second covers, scheduled shows. The previous setup for Strat was principal, alternate and understudy (to allow for two covers), but the understudy got a show most weeks. I think this time they've just labelled both Strat covers as alternates rather than going with the previous setup, since they'll both end up with scheduled shows anyway. |
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Post by danb on Apr 3, 2018 19:47:32 GMT
I presume that it’s a pre-emptive measure to maintain his vocal safety. It baffles me that Raven doesn’t have one too tbh...
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Post by viserys on Apr 3, 2018 19:49:30 GMT
So how many shows does each do? I'd have thought one performance per week for each alternate, but if this guy does two per week, does the second alternate get ANOTHER one or is it one alternate per week while the other alternate has the week off? This is starting to sound like German cast roulette whether the principal actually turns up or not.
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Post by danb on Apr 3, 2018 21:03:08 GMT
So how many shows does each do? I'd have thought one performance per week for each alternate, but if this guy does two per week, does the second alternate get ANOTHER one or is it one alternate per week while the other alternate has the week off? This is starting to sound like German cast roulette whether the principal actually turns up or not. No, two shows a week off, barring sickness. Alternate first choice, u/s second. |
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Post by Dr Tom on Apr 3, 2018 22:02:44 GMT
Finally saw this tonight after not getting the chance last year. Mid stalls from TodayTix Rush, on the aisle. Pretty full although almost all the row in front was empty.
Decent enough view as the rake is good, although I think almost any stalls seat will miss something. And the ones near the front are severely restricted.
It’s a very creative show, good use of video, songs performed well, some special effects.
Downside, there isn’t much of a plot and the songs are very samey (or that may just be my impression of Meat Loaf music - luckily he wrote lots of duets).
An odd audience. Quite a few young children in who I can’t imagine knowing the music or understanding the plot. A few filmers and photographers (I did see an usher rush down after one chap had filmed about half the show, but the ushers would have had an uphill battle with this one).
One loud (in a good way) cheering group at the back of the stalls, who I presume are the groupies with the cheap seats prebooked).
I can see why people will love it and others will want to see it. I’m certainly in the second group, so can’t imagine I’ll go back anytime soon, but it’s a bold show and one to be applauded.
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Post by tonyloco on Apr 3, 2018 23:01:57 GMT
Downside, there isn’t much of a plot and the songs are very samey (or that may just be my impression of Meat Loaf music - luckily he wrote lots of duets). I don't wish to seem rude, but may I just ask Dr Tom whether he had a programme, or has read anything about the origin and creation of this show? It is not written by Meat Loaf. It was conceived by Jim Steinman some years ago as a stage musical but before it came to be produced, Steinman adapted the songs for Meat Loaf to record and perform, with great success. What we are now seeing finally is the show as originally conceived by Steinman albeit with a substantial amount of work on the score to fit the current book and production. Apart from my complaint, I think Dr Tom's critique is a fair one and in fact he hasn't mentioned the terrible choreography which I am assuming remains much the same as it was at the Coliseum and which I, as somebody who was greatly impressed by the show as a whole, found wholly inadequate. I'm seeing it next Tuesday (third viewing after two visits to the Coliseum) from the front row of the Stalls so it sounds as if I will have a lot of compensating to do by way of what I can see..... |
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Post by Seriously on Apr 3, 2018 23:52:32 GMT
Downside, there isn’t much of a plot and the songs are very samey (or that may just be my impression of Meat Loaf music - luckily he wrote lots of duets). I don't wish to seem rude, but may I just ask Dr Tom whether he had a programme, or has read anything about the origin and creation of this show? It is not written by Meat Loaf. It was conceived by Jim Steinman some years ago as a stage musical but before it came to be produced, Steinman adapted the songs for Meat Loaf to record and perform, with great success. What we are now seeing finally is the show as originally conceived by Steinman albeit with a substantial amount of work on the score to fit the current book and production. Is this going to come up in the exam, and is there a Powerpoint presentation we could all watch? |
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Post by showtoones on Apr 4, 2018 3:52:17 GMT
Simon Gordon will be playing Strat Wednesday evening and saturday matinee this week Will those be the two shows each week that the alternate plays? |
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