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Post by theatrefan77 on Jul 7, 2016 12:46:02 GMT
The official Guys and Dolls website still lists Samantha Spiro as Miss Adelaide which could confuse some people
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Post by daniel on Jul 7, 2016 13:27:12 GMT
I'm looking at going next Thursday and the Stalls and Dress are pretty much sold out barring the odd single seat. I presumed this was the Rebel Wilson effect but is this a one off? Haven't looked at other dates
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Post by southstreet on Jul 7, 2016 13:59:02 GMT
But Sam Spiro was EPIC as Miss Adelaide. Rebel is not. Sorry. Probably not a popular view. She did look good but she wasn't really a household name to bring in crowds That's what it's all about these days, isn't it? Not talent, acting ability or being right for a part, but being a household name to bring bums on seats. And that is by no means me attacking you, George, it's just a general observation on the state of the West End. :-( |
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Post by d'James on Jul 7, 2016 14:08:41 GMT
She did look good but she wasn't really a household name to bring in crowds That's what it's all about these days, isn't it? Not talent, acting ability or being right for a part, but being a household name to bring bums on seats. And that is by no means me attacking you, George, it's just a general observation on the state of the West End. :-( People seem less and less willing to take risks these days (and who can blame them with the prices). There has to be some familiarity for people to want to see a show; An adaptation of a film, songs they like, celeb they know, creator/writer they know. This mainly applies to musicals but not always. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 15:53:49 GMT
She did look good but she wasn't really a household name to bring in crowds That's what it's all about these days, isn't it? Not talent, acting ability or being right for a part, but being a household name to bring bums on seats. And that is by no means me attacking you, George, it's just a general observation on the state of the West End. :-( I think it could be prices of West End shows at the moment? They are fairly expensive and this might put people off. It doesn't put me off and I'll still pay top money to see a show if I want to see it but some people don't want to risk it and not enjoy it. I think this only regards to some shows though, lots of shows do well because they are a show people want to see. Regarding G&D, I think producers took a gamble by transferring it to the Phoenix from April-October and then extending the period until Jan. It was a sell out at the Savoy and maybe they should've left it at that? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2016 20:32:33 GMT
I'm looking at going next Thursday and the Stalls and Dress are pretty much sold out barring the odd single seat. I presumed this was the Rebel Wilson effect but is this a one off? Haven't looked at other dates There's a difference between being sold out and being offered by agencies, is there not? Or do the box office sell everything and the agencies adjust their allocations accordingly? I know some of the Leicester Square booths just call up the theatres to see what they have left, but I always presumed some agencies had a set allocation in the first place...might be completely wrong though! Theatremonkey (or anyone else!), can you shed some light as to whether the show might actually be sold out? |
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Jul 7, 2016 20:54:57 GMT
Regarding G&D, I think producers took a gamble by transferring it to the Phoenix from April-October and then extending the period until Jan. It was a sell out at the Savoy and maybe they should've left it at that? It definitely wasn't a sell-out at the Savoy. The night I went was half-empty up in the Upper Circle, and I'd got a £10 ticket for it discounted from £25. |
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Post by daniel on Jul 7, 2016 22:31:45 GMT
I'm looking at going next Thursday and the Stalls and Dress are pretty much sold out barring the odd single seat. I presumed this was the Rebel Wilson effect but is this a one off? Haven't looked at other dates There's a difference between being sold out and being offered by agencies, is there not? Or do the box office sell everything and the agencies adjust their allocations accordingly? I know some of the Leicester Square booths just call up the theatres to see what they have left, but I always presumed some agencies had a set allocation in the first place...might be completely wrong though! Theatremonkey (or anyone else!), can you shed some light as to whether the show might actually be sold out? Yes there is - however I just had a look at the Tuesday night and it's pretty empty, so I think perhaps it's just a lot of groups booked in. Can normally recognise the agency seats when there's a "sold" block in the middle of available seats! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 9, 2016 19:10:52 GMT
Maybe both Richard Fleesham and Maxwell Caulfield will transfer to the London show for a short season?
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Post by shady23 on Jul 10, 2016 13:53:19 GMT
I hope so. Saw the tour four times when it was in Newcastle and I thought they were wonderful.
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Post by trapdoor on Jul 11, 2016 9:58:31 GMT
Theatremonkey (or anyone else!), can you shed some light as to whether the show might actually be sold out? These days, agencies either do have allocations, or sacrifice those in return for "open access" to the entire availability... EXCEPT that they don't always get the open access as the theatre still holds some for themselves. By the look of it, next Thursday night could be a special event, as there is plenty in the upper circle, but stalls and dress are full. Thursday afternoon has seats at all prices. It's probably a media night/minor press night with invited guests now Rebel's had time to bed in a bit. |
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Post by notmymuse on Jul 11, 2016 22:44:14 GMT
These days, agencies either do have allocations, or sacrifice those in return for "open access" to the entire availability... EXCEPT that they don't always get the open access as the theatre still holds some for themselves. By the look of it, next Thursday night could be a special event, as there is plenty in the upper circle, but stalls and dress are full. Thursday afternoon has seats at all prices. It's probably a media night/minor press night with invited guests now Rebel's had time to bed in a bit. Has anyone seen Rebel in this yet? Curious as to how she is. I've never clicked with this show but if she's gat I may be tempted to take a punt. |
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Post by CG on the loose on Jul 12, 2016 13:47:20 GMT
Scroll back through the thread a bit, a few of us saw her and commented around the end of June  |
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Post by ctas on Jul 14, 2016 6:05:39 GMT
I'm looking at going next Thursday and the Stalls and Dress are pretty much sold out barring the odd single seat. I presumed this was the Rebel Wilson effect but is this a one off? Haven't looked at other dates I believe press have been invited for tonight. |
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Post by zak97 on Jul 14, 2016 22:56:10 GMT
Judging by Baz's tweet, it'll close early
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Post by Ade on Jul 14, 2016 23:00:39 GMT
That proposed date would certainly imply they are going to shut when Rebel leaves.
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Post by daniel on Jul 14, 2016 23:15:32 GMT
I picked up some day seats for tonight (which was indeed a media night for Rebel) and the Box Office clerk implied it may not last after she leaves.
As an aside, I thought she was brilliant. I saw the pre-West End tour in Birmingham before Christmas, thought it was just okay. I was much more impressed tonight - the casting of Simon Lipkin along with Rebel for me was infinitely better than who I saw on tour (can't even remember their names). They had oodles of chemistry and you really would believe they were in love. Gavin Spokes stole the show with his Sit Down You're Rocking The Boat.
I enjoyed it so much I would like to see it again before it inevitably closes - an absolute bargain at Day Seat price, which I got at 11.30 without the need to queue early!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2016 1:13:52 GMT
Makes sense judging by the tweet
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Post by Jon on Jul 15, 2016 1:19:17 GMT
TBH it's lasted longer that it's intended to run, interesting that a play is going into the Phoenix, the last play there was Goodnight Mr Tom.
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Post by Hamilton Addict on Jul 15, 2016 9:23:06 GMT
For those curious BTW, stage doored the other day after seeing the show and Siubhan said she, Oliver and Gavin were leaving on August 14th. EDIT: Just seen the show is closing early.  |
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Post by londonmzfitz on Jul 15, 2016 10:39:03 GMT
Siubhan has indicated on Twitter the cast have found out the show is closing early via Baz'a tweet.
Hum!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2016 19:15:24 GMT
Interesting the website is no longer live, instead it leads you to atg website
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Post by shady23 on Jul 15, 2016 20:11:32 GMT
What a way for the cast to find out. Nothing seems to change!
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Post by Jon on Jul 15, 2016 20:34:01 GMT
What a way for the cast to find out. Nothing seems to change! The cast of Oliver! found out by posters on the tube. You would think producers would tell the cast before Baz tweets the info. |
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 15, 2016 20:38:37 GMT
I'll be sorry if it does close early. I would have probably tried to see it again in September or October, as I'm not interested in seeing Rebel Wilson.
Has anyone heard who will be playing Sarah for the last 2 weeks of the tour, as Anna O'Byrne is finishing early? I booked months ago to see it in Woking at the end of July solely because I wanted to see her Sarah, only to discover a few weeks ago that she would have left by then. I don't want to trek all the way to Woking, which is nearly 3h away from me, without knowing who her replacement will be.
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