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Post by floorshow on Jun 27, 2017 21:40:10 GMT
^ Thats where the awful is.. They give you everything you need to pick out a decent seat: southendtheatres.org.uk/Online/cliffs-virtual-tourI wouldn't normally bother to defend a theatre but they have done a great job of turning it around and booking decent stuff over the last few years. It was pretty grim for a long while and really suffered from being too close to London for its own good. I'll shut up now, having drifted way off topic! |
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Post by katykate on Jul 3, 2017 7:17:27 GMT
Anyone know if Sheridan is back for WMC this week? Seeing it Saturday. Would love to see Natasha as seen Sheridan twice but I know my friends who haven't seen it before will want to see Sheridan!
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Post by LaLuPone on Jul 3, 2017 7:47:56 GMT
Anyone know if Sheridan is back for WMC this week? Seeing it Saturday. Would love to see Natasha as seen Sheridan twice but I know my friends who haven't seen it before will want to see Sheridan! I decided to message the WMC facebook page to find out and according to them she's back. |
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Post by katykate on Jul 3, 2017 9:48:57 GMT
Fab! Was getting excited about seeing Natasha but still happy to see Sheridan again! Anyone know if Sheridan is back for WMC this week? Seeing it Saturday. Would love to see Natasha as seen Sheridan twice but I know my friends who haven't seen it before will want to see Sheridan! I decided to message the WMC facebook page to find out and according to them she's back. |
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Post by tysilio2 on Jul 3, 2017 13:38:57 GMT
Has anyone heard why the producers cancelled the Llandudno leg of the show? There was no specific reason given in the email received from the theatre.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2017 15:06:05 GMT
Show was stopped halfway through the overture this afternoon to attend to a medical situation in the auditorium.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2017 15:10:45 GMT
Hope everyone was ok....
But this sort of situation is exactly what worries me about places like WMC shunting their paid trained staff for volunteers (who in this instance have possibly never worked a shift before as the scheme is so new)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2017 17:42:56 GMT
Hope everyone was ok.... But this sort of situation is exactly what worries me about places like WMC shunting their paid trained staff for volunteers (who in this instance have possibly never worked a shift before as the scheme is so new) They didn't specifically say anything at first. A man appeared on stage, halted the orchestra and said that there was an "issue" and the show needed to stop while it was sorted out. We all thought that it was a technical difficulty and it had something to do with the show. I turned around and saw a first aider walking into the auditorium and helping lift someone out of the auditorium. It wasn't until the man appeared again (this time with a microphone) that he said there'd been a medical problem in the audience and the show could start again. About a 5-10 minute delay to the start of the show in total. As far as I know, the person is fine. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2017 17:58:33 GMT
Glad all seemed ok!
And they DO still have First Aid trained staff in the wider FOH team, but the new 'rule' is all the ushers in the auditorium are volunteers, any staff you see outside are paid. So at the moment particuarly as the new 'regime' has only been in place for a few weeks, those inside the theatre are less experienced.
Volunteers are perfectly competent I just have issues with taking of paid work...and worry about actual incidents when volunteers may not have the experience to deal.
Anyway how was the show? Aparently Darius was treating himself to a Wagamama (not a euphamism) in the Bay last night...
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 5, 2017 18:40:47 GMT
I'd give Darius a Wagamama anywhere he fancied one.
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Post by danb on Jul 5, 2017 19:02:56 GMT
Oh you're so lowest common denominator some days Bear! I think we've all seen more than enough of Mr Dane...Campbell, and some of us still haven't forgiven him for 'Colourblind'.
Might hop over the bridge to see this again if both 'stars' are doing it. Enjoyed it in Bristol but there was an obvious weaker link.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2017 19:10:23 GMT
danb it's sold out! Which I'm frankly astounded at and I'm pretty sure the WMC can't quite remember their last sell out either! (there are a few spare matinee tickets I believe)
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 5, 2017 19:12:23 GMT
I know. I'm vile aren't I? I blame @ryan.
I've been looking at prices for the Manchester return with both of the leads but it's stupid expensive.
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Post by danb on Jul 5, 2017 20:23:05 GMT
danb it's sold out! Which I'm frankly astounded at and I'm pretty sure the WMC can't quite remember their last sell out either! (there are a few spare matinee tickets I believe) Ah well, it's the thought that counts...🙄 |
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Post by daniel on Jul 5, 2017 22:12:13 GMT
I'm booked in for the opening night back in Manchester - booked in early so got the front of the Dress for £30-something with my ATG card  |
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Post by CG on the loose on Jul 6, 2017 8:19:41 GMT
Talking of tickets - I noticed earlier that a few front row tickets for the final night of the tour in Manchester have popped up on sale.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2017 12:25:24 GMT
I wandered through the WMC at lunchtime and saw a classic matinee crowd. There were also a few decidedly creepy blokes by the stage door...
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 6, 2017 13:06:37 GMT
I wandered through the WMC at lunchtime and saw a classic matinee crowd. There were also a few decidedly creepy blokes by the stage door... I usually go to matiness, thank you very much, and I'm well under 50. Nor am I, for the record, a decidedly creepy bloke!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2017 13:20:51 GMT
I wandered through the WMC at lunchtime and saw a classic matinee crowd. There were also a few decidedly creepy blokes by the stage door... I usually go to matiness, thank you very much, and I'm well under 50. Nor am I, for the record, a decidedly creepy bloke!!! hehe well you never know...
As is the norm there several busloads of ladies of a certain age seemed to have just arrived!
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 6, 2017 13:28:01 GMT
As is the norm there several busloads of ladies of a certain age seemed to have just arrived! Sounds like my trip to The Girls last Thursday matinee. @theatremonkey assured me it would be a 50/50 split!! |
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Post by LaLuPone on Jul 6, 2017 17:32:56 GMT
Well I'm not sure if I'll post my full thoughts but I'll say this, the quote at the top of every flyer is right, Sheridan Smith is the greatest star! Fabulous performance.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 6, 2017 17:35:32 GMT
Well I'm not sure if I'll post my full thoughts but I'll say this, the quote at the top of every flyer is right, Sheridan Smith is the greatest star! Fabulous performance. Stop it! I'm this 👌 far away from booking and you're not helping. |
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Post by alece10 on Jul 6, 2017 18:07:19 GMT
Well I'm not sure if I'll post my full thoughts but I'll say this, the quote at the top of every flyer is right, Sheridan Smith is the greatest star! Fabulous performance. Stop it! I'm this 👌 far away from booking and you're not helping. Manchester is calling me. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 6, 2017 18:42:13 GMT
Chuff it. I've booked. Virgin seat sale alece10 from £11 each way. |
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Post by alece10 on Jul 6, 2017 19:36:20 GMT
Chuff it. I've booked. Virgin seat sale alece10 from £11 each way. Can I do it in a day though? |
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