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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 7, 2017 18:12:24 GMT
Not easy to transfer into town then if it is a hit?
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 7, 2017 19:51:52 GMT
Onstage seats and a few things projected onto circus tent back drop #simples
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Post by anthony40 on Sept 7, 2017 20:10:19 GMT
You know what? I know it; s not everyone's cup of tea, but I bloody love Barnum!
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Post by alece10 on Sept 8, 2017 6:04:25 GMT
You know what? I know it; s not everyone's cup of tea, but I bloody love Barnum! I've actually never seen it so I will be a Barnum virgin |
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Post by tmesis on Sept 11, 2017 6:47:09 GMT
Tickets on sale now - just booked.
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Post by sam22 on Sept 11, 2017 8:21:50 GMT
Can anyone help me with this please - I can see there are concession seats but can't find out anywhere who counts as a concession! Presumably OAPs are? Thanks  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2017 8:29:43 GMT
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Post by sam22 on Sept 11, 2017 8:58:53 GMT
My laptop may be having a bad day as couldn't find it on the website or by Googling and that link doesn't say anything about concessions when I click on it, how strange! In any event thank you very much for your help I've now booked Never seen Barnum before so interested to see what it's like. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2017 9:01:06 GMT
Oh weird, I see it's not working. Never mind, it's under "About Us" then "Access / Concessions" (then right at the bottom 'cos the page is ALL about access with concessions only coming in really at the end).
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Post by westendwendy on Sept 11, 2017 9:03:24 GMT
Note to all - always just book concession seats. No one ever has time to check! I've done that for years now. People are too busy!
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Post by zak97 on Sept 11, 2017 9:04:07 GMT
No chance am I booking at £42.50. I'm waiting for an inevitable casting that I love and will immediately regret not booking.
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Post by steve10086 on Sept 11, 2017 9:18:21 GMT
Note to all - always just book concession seats. No one ever has time to check! I've done that for years now. People are too busy! Or just sneak in without paying at all. In for a penny, in for a pound! (rolls eyes) |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2017 9:23:58 GMT
Note to all - always just book concession seats. No one ever has time to check! I've done that for years now. People are too busy! Wow, where to start? You seem to be saying you're not strictly entitled to the concession seats, so either your avatar is a filthy lie or you... well, sorry to say, aren't looking that great for someone who is younger than 65. Either way, I hope no one takes your advice, 'cos it's pretty damn classless to be taking a concession seat that's designed for someone who needs it, and there's only a £3 saving from a standard seat if you book now, so it's not like it's the difference between being able to afford a show at all or having to miss out all together (and if £3 really does make *that* much difference, please - for your own financial security - reconsider whether you need to be spending ~£40 on a theatre ticket at all). |
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Post by alece10 on Sept 11, 2017 9:24:31 GMT
Note to all - always just book concession seats. No one ever has time to check! I've done that for years now. People are too busy! Or just sneak in without paying at all. In for a penny, in for a pound! (rolls eyes) And now you have alerted them to what you are doing they might just check, especially as you have quite a recognisable profile. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2017 10:32:02 GMT
Note to all - always just book concession seats. No one ever has time to check! I've done that for years now. People are too busy! wendy, I always enjoy your posts. I like the way they're direct, and they have that no-nonsense approach. You very often say what many of us would like to but don't, and a lot of the time I'm with you. BUT sorry, I'm not with you on this one... Many of us claim concession prices for all sorts of reasons, and we rely on the fact that most of you don't abuse the systems in place. Because if the systems become abused, it is us who will lose out in the end when they stop concessions altogether. If this were to happen, my theatre-going days would be over.  Many individual theatres and an increasing number of the larger theatre groups and organisations are now putting measures in place to ensure that those of you who really aren't entitled can't take advantage. And those of us who are will soon be able to enjoy new privileges like booking online to claim our discount which is something most theatres won't allow unless they already have a registration procedure in place. At the moment most will only allow us to book by 'phone. Can you imagine having to call the theatre each time you want to go... hours waiting, calling an expensive number to wait for an operator who never seems to answer...and all the while listening to someone like Marti Webb belt out Take That Look Off Your Face, sometimes five, six times over? I'm not joking... So please, don't abuse it and spoil it for some of us who really do need a discount or have specific seating needs. I agree with you that the Menier has become ridicuously overpriced in recent years. I used to go to loads of their stuff. But now I don't want to pay their prices, and with a half-hearted nod to concession prices (what is it, a couple of quid off top price?) I stay away. As you've said yourself in the past, it works out cheaper to go once the show has transferred to the West End! And you're better off in the westendwendy! |
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Post by theatremadness on Sept 11, 2017 11:43:12 GMT
I'd like to know what showbizkid thinks on this matter, too. He's been a bit quiet recently!
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Post by anita on Sept 11, 2017 13:31:34 GMT
Too expensive for me.
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Post by foxa on Sept 11, 2017 18:15:25 GMT
I usually do book for the musicals at the Menier ('She Loves Me' and 'Assassins' were two of my favourite theatre experiences of the last couple of years) but 'Barnum' doesn't strike me as being in their league as a musical and with no casting announcement and what seems to me to be slightly higher prices.....I haven't booked today and will see if there are any offers later. If not, I may well be kicking myself but can accept that possibility.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 11, 2017 18:17:16 GMT
I'd like to know what showbizkid thinks on this matter, too. He's been a bit quiet recently! |
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Post by foxa on Sept 11, 2017 18:18:56 GMT
I usually do book for the musicals at the Menier ('She Loves Me' and 'Assassins' were two of my favourite theatre experiences of the last couple of years) but 'Barnum' doesn't strike me as being in their league as a musical and with no casting announcement and what seems to me to be slightly higher prices.....I haven't booked today and will see if there are any offers later. If not, I may well be kicking myself but can accept that possibility. And it's currently showing excellent availability for most dates. Who could they announce in the cast that would get us all booking? |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2017 18:56:17 GMT
Ummm... Jason Donovan? 😂
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Post by Deleted on Sept 12, 2017 7:20:06 GMT
If they got Aaron Tveit back, I imagine there'd be a bit of a stampede.  |
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Post by alece10 on Sept 12, 2017 10:59:19 GMT
If they got Aaron Tveit back, I imagine there'd be a bit of a stampede. We could only dream of that |
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Post by loureviews on Sept 12, 2017 15:51:02 GMT
Booked for February. I love the musical and fingers crossed for a decent lead.
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Post by kasper on Sept 12, 2017 20:09:28 GMT
Booked! I didn't see the Chichester production. I want to see this for so long!
And their staging this in the round, off course.
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Many individual theatres and an increasing number of the larger theatre groups and organisations are now putting measures in place to ensure that those of you who really aren't entitled can't take advantage. And those of us who are will soon be able to enjoy new privileges like booking online to claim our discount which is something most theatres won't allow unless they already have a registration procedure in place. At the moment most will only allow us to book by 'phone. Can you imagine having to call the theatre each time you want to go... hours waiting, calling an expensive number to wait for an operator who never seems to answer...and all the while listening to someone like Marti Webb belt out Take That Look Off Your Face, sometimes five, six times over? I'm not joking...
