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Post by firefingers on Aug 2, 2017 0:30:01 GMT
I was there Saturday and i didnt think it was half as hot as it had been previously. I did notice a few people fanning themselves towards the end of Act 2, but it was alot cooler than it was for Titanic. Aircon fitting commences next week I understand. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 2, 2017 6:40:39 GMT
Our offer of band A seats for £17 ends today! Book any performance any date.
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Post by showbizkid on Aug 2, 2017 11:37:24 GMT
Does anyone know why there was a show stop in the second act last night?
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 2, 2017 11:57:14 GMT
Does anyone know why there was a show stop in the second act last night? Have you emailed or made contact with the theatre to find out? |
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Post by ctas on Aug 2, 2017 12:40:34 GMT
Does anyone know why there was a show stop in the second act last night? I really don't think it was a big deal... |
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Post by CG on the loose on Aug 2, 2017 12:43:02 GMT
Does anyone know why there was a show stop in the second act last night? If you were there, you know as much as I heard from a friend who was ... that there had been an incident back stage. Said friend tentatively concluded this involved Andy Coxon as Mitch did not appear at the start of the number before the stop and had blood on his sleeve when it re-started. |
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Post by pkelly78 on Aug 2, 2017 13:22:51 GMT
Does anyone know why there was a show stop in the second act last night? If you were there, you know as much as I heard from a friend who was ... that there had been an incident back stage. Said friend tentatively concluded this involved Andy Coxon as Mitch did not appear at the start of the number before the stop and had blood on his sleeve when it re-started. There was no 'incident' - I was there and the stage manager said he had a nose bleed, which would explain the blood on his sleeve. Probably the heat if you ask me! |
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Post by CG on the loose on Aug 2, 2017 15:36:08 GMT
If you were there, you know as much as I heard from a friend who was ... that there had been an incident back stage. Said friend tentatively concluded this involved Andy Coxon as Mitch did not appear at the start of the number before the stop and had blood on his sleeve when it re-started. There was no 'incident' - I was there and the stage manager said he had a nose bleed, which would explain the blood on his sleeve. Probably the heat if you ask me! In the name of pedantry, an 'incident' is simply a happening, an occurrence... and it seems a nosebleed occurred, so 'incident' was an entirely accurate description  |
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Post by wickedgrin on Aug 2, 2017 16:14:45 GMT
It will be down to all that passionate kissing and over excitement!
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Post by d'James on Aug 2, 2017 20:06:51 GMT
Sadly I think I'm going to have to miss this. My friend's back from Australia at the moment and I don't know where and when I'll be seeing her yet.
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Post by d'James on Aug 2, 2017 20:09:18 GMT
Actually. How long is the show? I could maybe go to this Saturday's matinee?!
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Post by wickedgrin on Aug 2, 2017 21:52:06 GMT
2 hours 15 minutes including interval
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Post by highonahill on Aug 2, 2017 22:43:12 GMT
Thanks for this fab offer, just booked for Sat 12th!
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Post by showbizkid on Aug 2, 2017 23:42:01 GMT
I didn't say there was an incident I simply said there was a show stop in the second act which was correct! It is rare that a stage manager had to come out on stage and stop everything in Act 2 when most of the cast are on stage! It seems they had to improvise the lyrics as they were missing Mitch! Such talent!
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Post by CG on the loose on Aug 3, 2017 6:57:04 GMT
I didn't say there was an incident I simply said there was a show stop in the second act which was correct! It is rare that a stage manager had to come out on stage and stop everything in Act 2 when most of the cast are on stage! It seems they had to improvise the lyrics as they were missing Mitch! Such talent! No, it was me who used the word in replying to you! And both the show stop and the root cause nosebleed can indeed be described as 'incidents' in the literal meaning of the word, so I stand by it  But back to your point - such talent indeed. Very glad to have seen this - tried to get back again (taking advantage of the recent excellent offer) but diary was too full. |
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Post by d'James on Aug 3, 2017 7:19:26 GMT
I booked tickets last night but haven't received an email. Is that due to the Box Office not being open? I would've thought it would just be automatic.
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Post by vabbian on Aug 3, 2017 21:55:29 GMT
Saw this tonight. 6 out of 5 stars. Oh it made my heart fly! A fully realised musical with the talent to back it up. Singing was on point throughout. Each character felt necessary and real. Andy Coxon stole my heart as Mitch. As a young gay person it made me reflect on my own romantic relationships and the future. It made me realise how far we've come, but also how very very far we still have to go. Much of the homophobia in the musical is still experienced today, it just isn't punished anymore in our part of the world. The ending made me very sad, I wanted to shout and cry but I remembered how to be a civilised theatregoer. Hopefully can squeeze in two more performances before it closes. I saw numerous OAP straight couples, I wonder if they truly knew what they had bought tickets for before it started! Haha |
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Post by showgirl on Aug 4, 2017 3:45:37 GMT
Well, I'm a straight pensioner (can dispense with the "old" part of the term), seeing this tomorrow evening, and I know what it's about. If, as I understand, it has an engaging story and enjoyable score, this show should surely have as broad an appeal as any musical ticking those boxes?
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Post by alece10 on Aug 4, 2017 6:03:40 GMT
Also saw this last night and what a gem of a show. Lovely story and a superb cast. Andy Coxon as Mitch. What a beautiful voice. Handsome too. Should also mention Scott Hunter is Stu who was on stage pratically for the whole of the show and was excellent.
Loved the score and the style fitted I so well with the period of the piece. I would say it was a out 80% full last night which was great to see.
The friend I went with who is not a huge musical fan said he would happily see it again before it closes.
And tap dancing soldiers. What more could you ask for!
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Post by showgirl on Aug 5, 2017 20:17:38 GMT
I had high hopes of this, but it was disappointingly tedious, so that & the stifling auditorium made me bail at the interval.
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Post by alece10 on Aug 6, 2017 8:00:22 GMT
I'm the first to complain about a hot theatre but was surprised to find that it wasnt as hot as I thought it would be on Thursday. It was warm but not uncomfortable.
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Post by westendcub on Aug 6, 2017 16:15:35 GMT
So now looking like I shall be finally seeing this on Weds matinee!!!
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Post by vabbian on Aug 6, 2017 17:19:46 GMT
Happy! managed to get tickets for two more performances Voting with my wallet here. Hopefully we can see more productions like it! |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 6, 2017 18:12:35 GMT
So now looking like I shall be finally seeing this on Weds matinee!!! You missed our fab discount Cub  |
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Post by BGLowe on Aug 7, 2017 0:36:21 GMT
I had high hopes of this, but it was disappointingly tedious, so that & the stifling auditorium made me bail at the interval. I completely agree. Passed me by unfortunately! I did stay until the end however and really rated the singing but found it very average. |
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