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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 13:45:45 GMT
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Post by wickedgrin on Dec 7, 2016 13:48:47 GMT
The issue is that if you have travelled specifically it is huge disappointment and as the show is a hot ticket rebooking may be problematic in the short term.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 7, 2016 13:50:02 GMT
Oh dear. I do hope this isn't a taste of things to come....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 14:01:43 GMT
The issue is that if you have travelled specifically it is huge disappointment and as the show is a hot ticket rebooking may be problematic in the short term. Well at least the theatre will have to do its best to accommodate you as soon as possible. It's unfortunate, but it's life - noone can predict when they will be ill. And it's not as if it's towards the end of a run with no chance of rebooking to see the lead, as happened to me with another show last week. |
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Post by ada92 on Dec 7, 2016 14:07:09 GMT
The line-up for the Royal Variety show was set in mid-September so they have known since then........
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Post by ali973 on Dec 7, 2016 14:09:02 GMT
If they could put on the understudies, they would put on the understudies. It's a huge financial loss for a show to cancel (and have to refund, etc) for two scheduled performances. If they can put on two under-rehearsed understudies who would still be able to pull through, I'm sure they'd rather do that. I'm curious to find out how "far up" this has to go to sign off on canceling a show, especially during this period. Or is it just up to the company manager to decide?
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Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 7, 2016 14:20:00 GMT
Gosh, I love dramas! The Savoy strikes again!
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Post by d'James on Dec 7, 2016 14:23:02 GMT
I don't have a problem with them cancelling today. It's last night that I have a problem with, very bad form.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 14:41:17 GMT
Gosh, I love dramas! The Savoy strikes again! Savoy is the gift that keeps on giving as far as backstage drama goes! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 15:01:08 GMT
If they could put on the understudies, they would put on the understudies. It's a huge financial loss for a show to cancel (and have to refund, etc) for two scheduled performances. If they can put on two under-rehearsed understudies who would still be able to pull through, I'm sure they'd rather do that. I'm curious to find out how "far up" this has to go to sign off on canceling a show, especially during this period. Or is it just up to the company manager to decide? Cancelling the show would be a producer decision, and it would not have been made lightly. It really is a last resort! |
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Post by barbra99 on Dec 7, 2016 15:05:20 GMT
After the alternates performance last night, I wouldn't be surprised if she has been pulled.
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Post by Jon on Dec 7, 2016 15:06:52 GMT
Least it wasn't a case of the dreaded 'technical difficulties'
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Post by d'James on Dec 7, 2016 15:11:17 GMT
Least it wasn't a case of the dreaded 'techincal difficulties' I was beginning to wonder if the taps provided technical difficulties instead of water. |
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Post by d'James on Dec 7, 2016 15:21:52 GMT
I guess Karen Mav got a bit of flack last night:
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Post by welsh_tenor on Dec 7, 2016 15:25:52 GMT
When was the last time any show was cancelled?! It's not something I've heard of... (although Wicked must have come close on occasion with their regular witch shortage!)
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Post by d'James on Dec 7, 2016 15:26:39 GMT
Ragtime was a couple of times recently - but they don't have understudies.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 15:28:40 GMT
I guess Karen Mav got a bit of flack last night: Good for her. The interweb can make some people so nasty (and cowardly). Yaaaay to Karen Mav!! |
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Post by lonlad on Dec 7, 2016 15:31:07 GMT
SHEPPEY and iHo at Hampstead have both cancelled shows within the last fortnight.
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Post by ali973 on Dec 7, 2016 15:36:08 GMT
Poor Karen.
I recall The Bodyguard being canceled (also matinee and evening) when the cast got sick.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 15:37:05 GMT
I recall The Bodyguard being canceled (also matinee and evening) when the cast got sick. . . . of the show?  |
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Post by wickedgrin on Dec 7, 2016 15:49:36 GMT
Would the producers have insurance against the cancelation of a performance?
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Post by ali973 on Dec 7, 2016 16:32:36 GMT
Not an expert, but I think insurance would cover accidents, damages, etc and not just everyday illness
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 16:42:09 GMT
Hopefully once the show officially opens everything will go more smoothly and the alternates will improve if people say they aren't 100%
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Post by nash16 on Dec 7, 2016 22:55:55 GMT
Do we know if the alternates would have been rehearsed fully for this show? I'd always heard that the rehearsals and Preview are for the main cast, with cover rehearsals coming after Press Night. Does anyone know what the situation here has been?
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Post by daniel on Dec 7, 2016 23:24:05 GMT
Do we know if the alternates would have been rehearsed fully for this show? I'd always heard that the rehearsals and Preview are for the main cast, with cover rehearsals coming after Press Night. Does anyone know what the situation here has been? To take a wild guess, I would say that Amber and Karen are both fully rehearsed as they've already been on, but the 2nd alternate/any other understudies haven't been, hence the Amber/Karen switch on Wednesday/Friday. My guess is that this evening both Amber and Karen are ill, which sadly left the producers with little alternative. |
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