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Post by mrnutz on Dec 12, 2022 13:42:09 GMT
Still down for me. Went over to Today Tix to try there but tickets are more expensive. There's enough seats left to be patient for now. I want the points from the tickets at the Old Vic too! Same. Could be that the browser has cached the issue though. Refreshing does do much and all appears non responsive. But in a different browsers im back in the queue and its been consistently moving for the last 20mins or so. So I'm trying another route. I think it's more likely the queue tech is working but the main site still isn't... |
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Post by mattnyc on Dec 12, 2022 13:44:44 GMT
It’s so worth joining at the lowest level just to avoid this inevitable stress of the public sale date.
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Post by og on Dec 12, 2022 13:46:19 GMT
helpful
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Post by kathryn on Dec 12, 2022 13:51:51 GMT
Kinda glad that I forgot about this going on sale at midday!
I’ll check back after work I think.
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Post by Stephen on Dec 12, 2022 14:05:21 GMT
Donmar is down too.
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Post by stevej678 on Dec 12, 2022 14:57:19 GMT
I was all set to enter my card details when the payment screen first went blank and then The Old Vic's website crashed. TodayTix came to the rescue, thankfully. It was worth the £10 or so premium on the prices, I think, to get it sorted with them.
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Post by harry on Dec 12, 2022 15:04:21 GMT
Anyone struggling just call the box office. They picked up after about 4 rings and tickets sorted in under a minute. Seemingly still loads of availability.
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Post by londonmzfitz on Dec 12, 2022 15:59:04 GMT
It’s so worth joining at the lowest level just to avoid this inevitable stress of the public sale date. I had a hospital appointment the other side of London at 13.40, and reading through this site yesterday evening at 7.30pm I could feel my little heart pitter-patter at being in a queue and not being able to book, so bit the bullet and joined the £65 membership. Took about half hour of gnashing of teeth before the membership kicked in though. And! And! Advantage of being old, I can get a big discount on Wednesday matinee performances! So membership paid for on two afternoon treats! G'dammit I'm already booked elsewhere for the first Saturday night, but last night (and afternoon) is booked and am happy bunny. I loved this show so much when I saw it before - hopefully age hasn't made me all bitter and twisted. |
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Post by mrnutz on Dec 12, 2022 16:05:15 GMT
Site still down!
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Post by lou105 on Dec 12, 2022 16:16:52 GMT
I also reverted to the phone. I was unwilling to go to TodayTix etc in case I need to look at changing date later
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Post by notmymuse on Dec 12, 2022 16:54:31 GMT
Phonelines are now overwhelmed too - it either gives you a message saying phones are not being answered immediately, or you ring out and then get the same message. Web bookings still down.
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Post by mrnutz on Dec 12, 2022 17:45:31 GMT
They've replied to someone on Twitter saying they expect the booking system will be back up tomorrow! But they are taking orders on the phone until 7pm.
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Post by christya on Dec 12, 2022 18:02:26 GMT
I gave in and phoned, which considering how much I absolutely detest the phone, should say something about how much I wanted to get a good seat! Got the one I was after though.
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Post by Jon on Dec 12, 2022 18:19:51 GMT
I'm guessing the booking system was frozen...
I'll get me coat.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Dec 12, 2022 22:42:47 GMT
I was literally in straight away; booked towards beginning of run (previews) will also book another visit no doubt soon.
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Post by macksennett on Dec 13, 2022 7:42:58 GMT
System kept crashing yesterday so couldn’t pay for my ticket so going to do it all over again today. Very apt the show is Groundhog Day!
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Post by mrnutz on Dec 13, 2022 11:38:05 GMT
What the hell did they do to this website?
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Post by notmymuse on Dec 13, 2022 12:35:18 GMT
I just rang, picked up within 4 rings and booked. I feel a bit sorry for the box office staff, they must just be overwhelmed - but the guy I spoke to sounded very calm!
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Post by stuartmcd on Dec 13, 2022 12:57:23 GMT
They’ve gotten the website back up and running however they’re only taking bookings for Groundhog Day over the phone
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Post by Stephen on Dec 13, 2022 20:55:12 GMT
Considering booking a ticket at the back of the circle. Does it feel very far from the stage. Just think it would be nice seeing this show from that angle having seen it from the stalls before.
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Post by og on Dec 14, 2022 8:24:06 GMT
Considering booking a ticket at the back of the circle. Does it feel very far from the stage. Just think it would be nice seeing this show from that angle having seen it from the stalls before. I sat back row of the 1st circle (is it Royal?) and the view was spot on. Feel like it actually helped appreciate the genius of the staging from further back. |
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Post by stevej678 on Dec 14, 2022 9:08:47 GMT
It looks like the virtual queue for Groundhog Day tickets will open again shortly on The Old Vic's website.
A message on the website homepage says a queue will be in place from 12pm. However, there is also a countdown to the start of this which is counting down to 11am!
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Post by ShoreditchTom on Dec 14, 2022 10:27:55 GMT
Maybe the same thing will happen again each and every day and it's all some sort of elaborate marketing campaign!!
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Post by fiyero on Dec 14, 2022 12:08:31 GMT
I got through the queue this time and have booked. I regretted not going last time so am rather excited.
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Post by mrnutz on Dec 14, 2022 12:16:45 GMT
Booked for the first preview and a random July date too.
Hope I love it as much as I did the last time - a lot has changed in my life since then!
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