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Post by robertb213 on Oct 18, 2017 21:36:04 GMT
Saw this tonight, amazing energy and stellar performances from all six cast members. Top notch music, although I could have done without the audience participation. Yes I'm a grumpy sourpuss but I don't need a singalong or a conga in my theatre trips, thank you very much. As others have said, steer clear of the central 'bullring' area if you want to minimise the potential for participation!
Outer ring seat F58 was fine for views (looks like all seats will have pillars in the way at some point during the show but the guys move around a lot) and tremendous legroom for giants like me. Although, very uncomfortable chairs in this section with no cushioning at all, so take a cardigan 😁
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2017 15:40:15 GMT
Excellent news! will definitely be booking!
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Post by Montmartre on Jan 5, 2018 14:55:06 GMT
On until 24 March 2018
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Post by Montmartre on Jan 5, 2018 15:08:19 GMT
Does it last, including interval - 2h20?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 19:42:40 GMT
I forgot to comment on this from my London weekend. It's a great entertaining show that makes a few good comments about relationships etc. Can't fault the 6 performers (and the truly excellent band) they give a non-stop energetic performance. And some top-notch singing of some challenging work (Having sung 'Choo Choo Cha Boogie I can vouch that is a MARE of a song and they do it while pretending to be a train). I too am a grump who could live without audience participation of any kind. But given I was far enough away to be 'safe' it wasn't too cringeworthy. Worth a trip for a fun evening out for sure. And yeah it was 2.20 with interval  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 20:24:07 GMT
Where should I sit to avoid audience participation? It terrifies me!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 5, 2018 20:25:24 GMT
Where should I sit to avoid audience participation? It terrifies me! Anywhere towards the back (we were row H of the block face on to the stage and were well out of reach) mainly unless you're in the 'inside' of the ring or on a front row you're generally safe though (aside from a bit of a sing-along) |
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Post by ellie1981 on Jan 5, 2018 22:39:17 GMT
I was on the edge of the 'bullring' when I went back in October but we managed to avoid participation. Saying that, we were made to Conga off the stage to get out for the interval, but I think absolutely everyone was. It was fine as it was a trip for my mate's birthday so we were all in the mood.
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Post by robertb213 on Jan 6, 2018 11:04:26 GMT
I stayed sitting with my arms crossed for the conga bit too, people just shimmied past me! You don't have to get up and join in if you don't want to 😁
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 6, 2018 12:27:12 GMT
I stayed sitting with my arms crossed for the conga bit You are really BurlyBeaR and I claim my £5. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2018 13:38:32 GMT
I stayed sitting with my arms crossed for the conga bit You are really BurlyBeaR and I claim my £5. hehe I also sat there and refused to move. I'm Burly 2.0 |
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Post by daniel on Jan 6, 2018 13:54:18 GMT
hehe I also sat there and refused to move. I'm Burly 2.0 I initially refused and then thought "what the hell" and joined in. Call me Burly 2.5. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2018 14:02:49 GMT
hehe I also sat there and refused to move. I'm Burly 2.0 I initially refused and then thought "what the hell" and joined in. Call me Burly 2.5. haha in fairness had I been on an end/front row I'd have probably given in. But I was right in the centre and nobody around me moved so I could happily sit and sulk. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 6, 2018 14:45:32 GMT
Burly audience participation pose  |
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Post by robertb213 on Jan 6, 2018 15:14:54 GMT
It's like I'm looking in a mirror! 😂
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Post by kathryn on Jan 6, 2018 22:51:17 GMT
Lots of enthusiastic participation from the audience tonight!
A fun show, not much more to it than that, but sometimes a fun show is all you want on a Saturday night. Enjoyed it well enough.
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Post by Montmartre on Jan 8, 2018 23:41:51 GMT
Is it warm inside this theatre?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 9, 2018 9:05:57 GMT
Is it warm inside this theatre? I found it fine- bit chilly in the foyer because the doors are open at the front much of the time but in the auditorium it was fine. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 10, 2018 14:01:31 GMT
I haven't yet seen this (but plan too in the near future), but this show has kinda seemed to go off the radar as of late. Is it just me? The reivews came out and everyone was dying over this amazing show, but I havem't seen much about it since?
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Post by JJShaw on Jan 10, 2018 19:26:10 GMT
I haven't yet seen this (but plan too in the near future), but this show has kinda seemed to go off the radar as of late. Is it just me? The reivews came out and everyone was dying over this amazing show, but I havem't seen much about it since? I'd think thats its unique location outside theatre land might have influenced that? Probably doesn't pick up much foot traffic in a non-theatre area. I would definitely make sure that you can see it it really is a great show! |
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Post by Montmartre on Jan 10, 2018 22:21:25 GMT
I am having a job deciding where best to sit, to avoid participation and pillars!
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 14, 2018 17:21:45 GMT
I am surprised there hasn’t been much more buzz about this on here.
Saw it for the second time on Friday, the £10 seats are a steal. Although I am not a fan of this genre of music, I like the title song though, the story is paper fin but insanely enjoyable. This is truly a ensemble piece and anyone try and name a better ensemble on the West End stage at the moment? The cast of 6 works their socks off.
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Post by elmolover79 on Jan 27, 2018 18:51:51 GMT
I booked this for my friends xmas pressie - we got there today, the performance was cancelled - lead actor and understudy poorly. Managed to re- book, i hope all is well...we tried to see another show but the afternoon performances were just about to start.😂😂😂 rebooked for end of feb xox
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2018 15:43:04 GMT
This is truly a ensemble piece and anyone try and name a better ensemble on the West End stage at the moment?[tbr] 4 Stars Young Frankenstein. 'nuff said. |
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Post by Montmartre on Jan 28, 2018 19:44:44 GMT
Does Row D have the padded seats?
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