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Post by barrowside on Dec 3, 2019 10:42:24 GMT
This is shocking - this is London’s most historic theatre - they should not be allowed rename it.
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Post by Pennywise57 on Dec 3, 2019 10:50:02 GMT
This is so awful! What a horrible name change. Who ever thought this was a good idea?! I'll refuse to ever call it that, even if it causes some confusion over the phone. It'll always be the Theatre Royal Drury Lane or just Drury Lane to me.
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Post by peggysue on Dec 3, 2019 10:50:14 GMT
Awful name for a lovely theatre. Why?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 3, 2019 10:59:24 GMT
I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s referred as The Lane within the industry
“Dahhhling have you heard what’s replacing 42nd Street at The Lane? Some godawful Disney thing” ”Ughh... I know dear, dreadful isn’t it?”
And some bright spark has decided that’s what everyone should call it. It sounds like some chintzy tea shop. Absolutely hideous.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 3, 2019 11:07:31 GMT
Time for a poll! Go to the top of the page.
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Post by craig on Dec 3, 2019 11:17:58 GMT
A really horrible rebrand for an iconic theatre.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 3, 2019 11:18:29 GMT
Further proof that ALW should not be allowed anywhere near a theatre.
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Post by dippy on Dec 3, 2019 11:19:44 GMT
What a horrible thing to do.
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Post by craig on Dec 3, 2019 11:21:48 GMT
Further proof that ALW should not be allowed anywhere near a theatre.
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Post by random on Dec 3, 2019 11:24:14 GMT
Nobody in the industry calls it The Lane. I've only ever heard it referred to as Theatre Royal (by people that never leave London) or Drury Lane.
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Post by lynette on Dec 3, 2019 11:28:39 GMT
Have they asked David Garrick about this?
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Post by Sotongal on Dec 3, 2019 11:34:06 GMT
No, no and no.
Someone please start a petition or something to keep it as Theatre Royal !
(Hubs is involved in the theatre world and says there's a trend to stop calling theatres 'Theatre Royal', to make them appeal more to the masses! Of course, the NT was the Royal National Theatre for a while until it dropped the Royal for those reasons....but it didn't say no to having the Duchess of Sussex as it's Royal Patron....)
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Post by princeton on Dec 3, 2019 11:38:13 GMT
Actually for a long time it was often referred to by industry insiders as 'The Lane' - and I suspect what ALW calls it - though it probably gets 'Drury Lane' more often now. Though that's not a good reason to change it.
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Post by princeton on Dec 3, 2019 11:43:56 GMT
And it gets ever more intriguing - this is from the LWtheatres website:
"We’ve lowered the curtain, closed our doors and let the builders in. Our exciting restoration project is officially in full swing. With this ambitious project, we’re aiming to go beyond theatre with our new destination venue, The Lane. Whilst our star attraction Theatre Royal Drury Lane will showcase world class theatre, our brand-new facilities will go beyond the regular theatrical fare offering a complete entertainment experience. The Lane will be a true destination venue where you can enjoy our iconic interiors and soak up our lavish history, even if you’re not theatre-bound. Re-opening October 2020"
So theatre itself will be called Theatre Royal Drury Lane - but the surrounding building will be The Lane? Perhaps. Who knows what is going on in people's minds?
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Post by The Matthew on Dec 3, 2019 11:56:32 GMT
It sounds like they're turning it into a wine bar.
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Post by princeton on Dec 3, 2019 12:43:28 GMT
From The Stage:
"Andrew Lloyd Webber’s LW Theatres has confirmed that the Theatre Royal Drury Lane will retain its name when it reopens next year after a £60 million redevelopment.
It follows reports that the West End theatre would be renamed the Lane when it opens its doors again in 2020 with the London transfer of Frozen.
LW Theatres, which owns the venue, has clarified that the 2,000-seat theatre will continue to be called the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
However, the theatre will sit within the Lane, which will be the name given to the wider redeveloped site and which includes a new all-day restaurant and bar offering."
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Post by theatremadness on Dec 3, 2019 12:45:43 GMT
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Post by The Matthew on Dec 3, 2019 15:07:19 GMT
Just wait until you see the logo. Because of course there's a logo.
I'm sure the place itself is going to be just fine in the end, but the whole thing just reeks of a consultancy being paid more than I'll earn in a lifetime to spend an afternoon coming up with a name and a concept. It smells very corporate.
When it opens we can have a forum road trip to see it, and we can sit there and be all sniffy about it while privately admitting that it's actually rather nice and we'd like to come back.
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Post by TallPaul on Dec 3, 2019 15:17:58 GMT
If the idea of a theatre within a leisure complex takes off, then maybe the National Theatre will also change its name. I'm sure our lynette could come up with a few suggestions! 🙂
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 16:32:36 GMT
This is interesting. From what I've read, it seems like they might have lost their way with this one. The Theatre Royal Drury Lane is a gorgeous theatre, it was getting old, yes. But I feel like this renovation is a step too far. I don't think an "in the round" staging could ever work in this space?! Whoever came up with that idea needs a good slap. Its become less about the theatre and more about how much revenue they can squeeze out by trying to cram in bars and restaurants?! I don't like the new name either. Its nice as a nickname for the theatre but to name the theatre; "The Lane" is dull to me.
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Post by Phantom of London on Dec 3, 2019 18:27:39 GMT
Why does London need 2x Theatre Royals?
How many people that must have gone to the wrong theatre, thinking they're going to see Frozen only to be confronted by Only Fools and Horses.
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Post by marob on Dec 3, 2019 22:14:31 GMT
Whole thing seems a little odd to me. It's not like Covent Garden is short of bars and restaurants.
At least he didn't call it The Other Other Palace.
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Post by n1david on Dec 3, 2019 23:54:23 GMT
Why does London need 2x Theatre Royals? There are more than two, add in Stratford East - any more?
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Post by princeton on Dec 4, 2019 0:50:58 GMT
How many people that must have gone to the wrong theatre, thinking they're going to see Frozen only to be confronted by Only Fools and Horses. Let's not forget that not long ago Frozen was playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 28, 2020 8:06:35 GMT
Current Vs Proposed. Stalls definitely looks intersting... not sure if legroom is gained or lost. Quoting this to bump due to speculation about the changes in the Frozen thread.
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Post by dazzerlump on Jan 28, 2020 9:38:28 GMT
I cant really tell from the picture but are they going to add more of a slope to the stalls seats. it always seemed very flat to me
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Post by viserys on Jan 28, 2020 9:54:40 GMT
Look at the "gap" between stalls and circle overhang - it does look like at least the back half of the stalls will get a bigger slope.
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Post by alece10 on Jan 28, 2020 11:31:12 GMT
And some of the boxes gone. I remember them talking about this on a tour I did there a while ago. They said to bring the dress and upper around in a curve like it was originally.
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 25, 2021 11:45:07 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 25, 2021 12:10:53 GMT
Sausage Roll 6 I assume the 6 refers to GBP snd not inches! 😟 Or do you get a packet of six? 😋
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