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Dec 29, 2017 16:44:31 GMT
Post by Phantom of London on Dec 29, 2017 16:44:31 GMT
keep looking at their artistic programme and really nothing appeals and it has been like this for a long time. As you all know I am a keen theatregoer, so it is not hard to get me through the doors, but their programme is so poor. I started this post because they also offer a PAYG carnet, like Southwark Playhouse, where I have had several subscriptions for £60 each for 5 shows a bargain, I cannot say the same for the Arcola as nothing artistically interests me, am I the only one?
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Arcola
Dec 29, 2017 18:01:02 GMT
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Post by martin1965 on Dec 29, 2017 18:01:02 GMT
Ive never been, some of the stuff looks ok but frankly where it is in London puts me off, and im a Londoner!
I do know Prof Dumbledore is a fan.
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Dec 29, 2017 18:44:18 GMT
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Post by robertb213 on Dec 29, 2017 18:44:18 GMT
I went there for the first time earlier this year for the Leopold & Loeb musical which I enjoyed but there's nothing grabbing me in their 2018 calendar so far. I wouldn't rule out going back though if there was something I wanted to see 😁
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Dec 29, 2017 19:08:12 GMT
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 29, 2017 19:08:12 GMT
I live a 10 trot away in Haggerston and I would love to visit more often but as you say the programme is dull. Saying that I loved Trees are made of blood and Onegin this year.
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Arcola
Dec 29, 2017 19:23:12 GMT
Post by altamont on Dec 29, 2017 19:23:12 GMT
Greg Hicks as Richard III earlier in the year was outstanding
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Dec 29, 2017 19:31:40 GMT
Post by showgirl on Dec 29, 2017 19:31:40 GMT
It's a fair old slog for me (mainline train, tube then overground so 6 stages in total for a return trip), which puts me off going more often, but when I've been able to face it, I've seen some great stuff there. Prices are very reasonable and the passport - which is no longer time-limited, I believe - offers even better value. The programming is varied but that and the fact that there are two spaces means a wide variety in a short space of time, so if you don't like one or two things, there should be something more appealing along soon.
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Arcola
Dec 29, 2017 21:21:29 GMT
Post by lynette on Dec 29, 2017 21:21:29 GMT
Greg Hicks, yes outstanding and the Opera Eugene Onegin was great update. We can usually park nearby and there is a tube station. There is a nice bar but they fall down on the in house snacks. I will always give them a look, see what they are planning. Easy to book by phone and they changed my tix with no fuss on one occasion.
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Dec 29, 2017 21:47:28 GMT
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Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 29, 2017 21:47:28 GMT
I saw Kenny Morgan there, and really liked it.
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Dec 29, 2017 22:00:55 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2017 22:00:55 GMT
keep looking at their artistic programme and really nothing appeals and it has been like this for a long time. As you all know I am a keen theatregoer, so it is not hard to get me through the doors, but their programme is so poor. I started this post because they also offer a PAYG carnet, like Southwark Playhouse, where I have had several subscriptions for £60 each for 5 shows a bargain, I cannot say the same for the Arcola as nothing artistically interests me, am I the only one? I see what you're doing there... |
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Dec 29, 2017 22:37:19 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2017 22:37:19 GMT
keep looking at their artistic programme and really nothing appeals and it has been like this for a long time. As you all know I am a keen theatregoer, so it is not hard to get me through the doors, but their programme is so poor. I started this post because they also offer a PAYG carnet, like Southwark Playhouse, where I have had several subscriptions for £60 each for 5 shows a bargain, I cannot say the same for the Arcola as nothing artistically interests me, am I the only one? I see what you're doing there... I see it too |
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Post by foxa on Dec 29, 2017 22:59:47 GMT
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Dec 30, 2017 5:38:23 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Dec 30, 2017 5:38:23 GMT
I dont go often but i do like what i see when i go
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Dec 30, 2017 22:21:36 GMT
Post by tmesis on Dec 30, 2017 22:21:36 GMT
OK, I've only been four times in around four years but every production I've enjoyed hugely:
Sweet Smell of Success - really excellently produced musical with David Badella
Kenny Morgan - excellent play and performances
Carousel - a superb fresh take on a classic musical
Richard III - this was riveting with the superb Greg Hicks
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