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Post by alnoor on Sept 7, 2016 17:40:59 GMT
Starts tonight in London. Premium prices during the few dates I clicked are £150.
Need to lie down now.
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Post by lynette on Sept 7, 2016 17:46:19 GMT
Small theatre, sitting at the back ok but have they said all stalls are premium cept back row? I didn't pay that much I don't think. I tend to block these thoughts...
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2016 18:28:32 GMT
They are doing a TodayTix £20 Front Row Lottery.
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Post by mallardo on Sept 8, 2016 8:37:28 GMT
Also there are standing room tickets. Standing in the back of the stalls gives you an excellent view in this theatre.
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Post by theatremadness on Sept 15, 2016 13:05:00 GMT
Went last night, in the Balcony nest (A5, on the right-hand side facing the stage). Practically clear view apart from the door to the room which you can't see unless its open. Other than that, don't miss a single thing, and for a Balcony it's quite close. For £10 I don't know you could ever complain, I was just astounded with the quality for what I paid. Added to the fact that I could wriggle/move without disturbing anybody was another extra bonus.
As for the play, it's a confusing, hot mess. And the first Pinter I've ever seen live. But it was completely mesmerising and I was enthralled throughout. Undoubtedly due to Sir's McKellen and Stewart. My GOD what an honour to see these two act together and they are so enjoying it. Complete masters of their craft and they are two of the most wonderful men you could ever meet in person. They were out at stage door quite quickly, signed everything (only production-relevant things were allowed to be signed) and you could take photos all you wanted, but no selfies. They were attentive and listened and replied to anyone who felt like they wanted to say something to them. Made the night extra special.
Did a bit of reading up on the play when I got home and was happy to see that the confusion of the play is quite common, and even after reading synopsis' and reviews, I'm none the wiser about it. But I quite like that. Still enjoyed it immensely and the 2 hours really flew by. Some truly fantastic lines delivered brilliantly, and the packed audience laughed heartily and on the flip of a coin you could hear a pin drop. Great response, part standing ovation. What a treat!!!
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Post by viserys on Sept 15, 2016 13:49:48 GMT
Went last night, in the Balcony nest (A5, on the right-hand side facing the stage). Practically clear view apart from the door to the room which you can't see unless its open. Other than that, don't miss a single thing, and for a Balcony it's quite close. For £10 I don't know you could ever complain, I was just astounded with the quality for what I paid. Added to the fact that I could wriggle/move without disturbing anybody was another extra bonus. That's good to hear, I booked the same nest  Lookin forward even more to see it now. |
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Post by moony93 on Sept 15, 2016 23:32:27 GMT
we won the front row lottery for this on Monday night and wow was it good! Although, I too came out of it slightly confused and when a friend asked me to describe the play I really couldn't? It's the first Pinter i've ever seen/read etc. but I thoroughly enjoyed it. McKellen and Stewart are mesmerising on stage together, they just draw you into the whole thing.
only downside is those seats are soooo uncomfortable to sit in!
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Post by loureviews on Sept 17, 2016 17:57:48 GMT
Thoughts - that was rather enjoyable, with a stronger second half than the first. I felt Ian McKellen was not that audible to start with, and it was clear that Patrick Stewart had the most Pinter experience, but once both got into their stride it was fine. It doesn't really matter with Pinter what it is about. The 'consuming a male member' line clearly amuses McKellen and is a nice naughty moment, and his reactions throughout are priceless. Owen Teale very good as well as is the young chap who must feel all his Christmases have come at once: I checked to see who I had seen in the same role in 2001 and was surprised to see it was Danny Dyer ...
Good sightlines (I was in stalls M) although there were a few annoying patrons and even FOH staff in act one (for goodness sake, I know it's just a day's work for you but when you have a house full who have paid high prices to see the show don't cause a disturbance rustling things, banging and crashing, etc.). Programmes are £4. I didn't go for the bottles of Prosecco and Maltesters combo.
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Post by westendwendy on Sept 18, 2016 15:53:12 GMT
Dreadful play. I left in the interval.
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Post by loureviews on Sept 18, 2016 20:13:57 GMT
Dreadful play. I left in the interval. As is your right. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2016 18:05:06 GMT
I'm glad it wasn't just me who hated it. I felt guilty for not enjoying it at first as everyone has raved about how wonderful it was. But I was bored and confused and it all felt rather self indulgent and pompous to me. The cast did their best, and yes they're fabulous actors, but oh how I wish they'd done a different play. Thankfully I saw this in a regional theatre and didn't pay London prices. If I'd paid the ridiculous prices they're charging in the West End I'd have been feeling really swindled.
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Post by wickedgrin on Sept 19, 2016 18:18:31 GMT
Completely agree about the play. You couldn't pay me to go.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 19, 2016 19:41:08 GMT
I just always assume when I book for a Pinter that I won't have a clue what's happening most of the time. Best you can hope for is that the actors make torturing your brain for a couple of hours fun...
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Post by bellboard27 on Sept 19, 2016 21:52:57 GMT
Went last night, in the Balcony nest (A5, on the right-hand side facing the stage). Practically clear view apart from the door to the room which you can't see unless its open. Other than that, don't miss a single thing, and for a Balcony it's quite close. For £10 I don't know you could ever complain, I was just astounded with the quality for what I paid. Added to the fact that I could wriggle/move without disturbing anybody was another extra bonus. That's good to hear, I booked the same nest Lookin forward even more to see it now. I've got this seat booked as well. Should it qualify for a Theatreboard memorial plaque? |
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Post by viserys on Sept 20, 2016 5:04:23 GMT
That's good to hear, I booked the same nest Lookin forward even more to see it now. I've got this seat booked as well. Should it qualify for a Theatreboard memorial plaque? I'll be seriously disappointed if I find no "Theatremonkey was here" inscription in the nest. |
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Post by PalelyLaura on Sept 20, 2016 5:48:48 GMT
Ha, I was in that nest A5 last night! Fantastic swat for the price. Just as well I only paid £10 as the play was sooo dull. Brilliant cast but I was still bored for most of it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2016 17:52:11 GMT
Completely agree about the play. You couldn't pay me to go. When I went to see Deep Blue Sea in the cinema a couple of weeks ago, there was a trailer for this. As it finished there was a ripple of chuntering and snorting in the audience - people who'd clearly seen it in Sheffield (we're very close to Sheffield) a week or two earlier and weren't impressed. The lady next to me heard me chuckle and launched into a rant about how awful it was and how much she'd hated it. |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2016 17:56:24 GMT
I suppose they lacked all knowledge of Hampstead Heath.
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Post by theatremadness on Sept 20, 2016 22:17:47 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 15:01:30 GMT
The reviews all seem to suggest that it's worth seeing for the cast. All I've heard from friends who've seen it is how awfully dull the play is.
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Post by bellboard27 on Sept 21, 2016 17:01:52 GMT
And another 5 star review in the Standard.
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Post by Jan on Sept 21, 2016 17:30:32 GMT
The reviews all seem to suggest that it's worth seeing for the cast. All I've heard from friends who've seen it is how awfully dull the play is. This is a great play. One of the best. But it will appeal only to dedicated and serious theatregoers. It is no surprise a general audience finds it dull. I liken it to jazz music - it is appreciated best by people who are very familiar with "conventional" music and so can appreciate the rearrangements and omissions and repetitions and breaking of conventions. People wanting a straightforward well-made play with a plot and with everything explained will be disappointed - you have to work it out for yourself. Another analogy would be some forms of abstract art - like Mondrian, or a Matisse snail collage - "why is that any good ?" people say, "you can't see what it is supposed to be". There is a big laugh line towards the beginning of the play - it would be a spoiler to quote it - but when you analyse it there is nothing there to indicate why it is funny - it is a form of genius by Pinter, creating something out of virtually nothing. Haven't seen this particular production myself - ticket prices too high - but I've seen several others. |
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Post by deadyankee on Sept 21, 2016 17:39:06 GMT
I saw this in Cardiff and didn't find it in the least bit confusing or boring. An excellent production.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2016 17:56:39 GMT
Yes, I also saw it in Cardiff and the audience embraced it completely, having mostly gone to see McKellen and Stewart, and with no experience of Pinter. In fact, most of them had probably seen very little straight drama so they responded without prejudice and had a whale of a time.
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Post by canadianturtle on Sept 21, 2016 21:27:27 GMT
Ha, I was in that nest A5 last night! Fantastic swat for the price. Just as well I only paid £10 as the play was sooo dull. Brilliant cast but I was still bored for most of it. And I sat there yesterday, definitely worth a Theatre Board plaque  Save |
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Lookin forward even more to see it now.
