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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2016 22:09:09 GMT
Sold out
The whole run
People queuing 5 hours for day seats
😂😂😂
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Post by crabtree on Nov 23, 2016 22:12:58 GMT
and any argument about the authenticity of the race of the characters can be shot down easily - revolving scenery, an orchestra, an event happening over many months, and so forth all suggest this is not real life. It's called theatre, and is about the performers, and Charlie Stemp is not actually Arthur Kipps. This discussion never dies.....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2016 22:15:23 GMT
Unlike the ticket sales for this show
Isnt is amazing
Wonderful reviews
And they still can't give tickets away to fill it
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Post by Phantom of London on Nov 23, 2016 22:20:19 GMT
Yes, quite amazing and baffling.
Actually reminds me of another show about 5 minutes walk North of this theatre on Charing Cross Road.
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Post by stevej678 on Nov 23, 2016 22:45:26 GMT
Wonderful reviews And they still can't give tickets away to fill it Same time tomorrow for your next daily comment on Half A Sixpence's ticket sales, Parsley?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2016 22:46:36 GMT
It's set in the early 1900's, so I can understand why there aren't any people of colour in it Eh?? It's not a documentary! We can't seriously be talking about the casting of Half A Sixpence being based on historical accuracy, can we? Really? I'm not saying it's right. I'm just saying I can understand why they do it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2016 22:55:00 GMT
Yes, quite amazing and baffling. Actually reminds me of another show about 5 minutes walk North of this theatre on Charing Cross Road. Stand up Stand up And sing
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Post by steve10086 on Nov 24, 2016 9:56:06 GMT
Unlike the ticket sales for this show Isnt is amazing Wonderful reviews And they still can't give tickets away to fill it Don't forget how "culturally significant" the show is Britain's banjo players!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2016 13:14:46 GMT
They should have retitled it One and a Quarter Pee.
And prominently displayed on all advertising material: Does Not Contain Tommy Steele.
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Post by Phantom of London on Nov 24, 2016 13:29:38 GMT
Unlike the ticket sales for this show Isnt is amazing Wonderful reviews And they still can't give tickets away to fill it Don't forget how "culturally significant" the show is Britain's banjo players! Yes great point, British Banjo players are completely under-represented in the theatre world, perhaps Equity needs to take action.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2016 13:54:35 GMT
On the subject of the banjo briefly... am i the only one surprised that the amount of fuss in the promos and how much is made of the banjo playing yet it is only used in one or two scenes in the actual show?
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Post by comporhys on Nov 24, 2016 16:54:18 GMT
I see it's now been extended until the end of April...
For what it's worth, I loved it. A really cheery, heart-warming and entertaining production that deserves to do well (if only the ticket prices weren't from another planet). I especially enjoyed Pick Out a Simple Tune, which was -for me- as good as musical theatre gets.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2016 16:57:05 GMT
Charlie Stemp has said in interviews that he is contracted for a year!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2016 17:04:32 GMT
Extension means it must be doing okay, despite what some people are saying.
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Post by Jon on Nov 24, 2016 17:17:03 GMT
Extension means it must be doing okay, despite what some people are saying. Having Cameron as both the producer and theatre owner probably helps out a lot!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2016 17:32:56 GMT
Extension means it must be doing okay, despite what some people are saying. Having Cameron as both the producer and theatre owner probably helps out a lot! And also co-creator.
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Post by ctas on Nov 24, 2016 17:48:31 GMT
Having Cameron as both the producer and theatre owner probably helps out a lot! And also co-creator. And biggest fan!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 0:25:23 GMT
Well its not a long extension so its a sign it should be doing at least ok?
The upside for them now running through the Oliviers, it gives it more of a chance at more nominations. And with a successful performance, it could give them more exposure and promotion. and rightly so, it really is a fabulous show!
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Post by daniel on Nov 25, 2016 2:24:29 GMT
Top price non-premium up to £77.50 with the extension.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 7:33:26 GMT
Top price non-premium up to £77.50 with the extension. That's ridiculous....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 8:04:32 GMT
Top price non-premium up to £77.50 with the extension. Isn't that the standard top price for most musicals?
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Post by daniel on Nov 25, 2016 8:44:43 GMT
Top price non-premium up to £77.50 with the extension. Isn't that the standard top price for most musicals? I haven't done any analysis on it, but I would say the standard top price is around £70, with a few creeping towards £75, and then of course the few that are nearer £80, Mormon, Aladdin and this.
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Post by theatre-turtle on Nov 25, 2016 11:02:46 GMT
Perhaps they are getting enough people to shell out full whack to justify the extension. It's an alternative to getting full houses at half price
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Post by orchestrator on Nov 25, 2016 12:23:30 GMT
Charlie Stemp has said in interviews that he is contracted for a year! Completely standard for actors’ contracts in the West End. Doesn’t mean the show will run for a year. The contracts are one-sided in that the actors have to commit for the whole year but the management can give two weeks notice of closure without penalty.
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Post by daniel on Nov 25, 2016 19:18:25 GMT
Top price non-premium up to £77.50 with the extension. It's always been that price at weekends, and £72.50 week days, no changes at all. Thanks Monkey - I hadn't realised it was already that price! *crawls back into cave*
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