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Post by theatrefan62 on May 30, 2023 11:31:55 GMT
I'd have thought a week run in most venues would be about right. It might be a night short or two short of the usual Monday or Tuesday start but I'd have been surprises if it did longer than a week in most venues.
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Post by danb on May 30, 2023 11:38:14 GMT
I'd have thought a week run in most venues would be about right. It might be a night short or two short of the usual Monday or Tuesday start but I'd have been surprises if it did longer than a week in most venues. Exactly. It took a while to take off in London but once word of mouth was out there it found its tribe. I’d expect Tues-Sat runs, possibly with two two midweek mats. |
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Post by A.Ham on May 30, 2023 12:08:26 GMT
Those Mayflower dates are just Weds to Sat, but of course we’re awaiting the official announcement, and they could also add the Tuesday night ‘due to demand’ if initial sales are sufficient to justify it.
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 30, 2023 12:11:46 GMT
Those Mayflower dates are just Weds to Sat, but of course we’re awaiting the official announcement, and they could also add the Tuesday night ‘due to demand’ if initial sales are sufficient to justify it. Yes but that's still no unheard of for the mayflower, or other venues. Honestly I don't see anything unusual about these dates. |
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Post by A.Ham on May 30, 2023 12:23:42 GMT
Those Mayflower dates are just Weds to Sat, but of course we’re awaiting the official announcement, and they could also add the Tuesday night ‘due to demand’ if initial sales are sufficient to justify it. Yes but that's still no unheard of for the mayflower, or other venues. Honestly I don't see anything unusual about these dates. Fair point but most of the big shows do Tues to Sat at the Mayflower. Having said that, with cost of living issues etc and it being a big venue vs a lot of theatres, they often don’t sell the balcony - so perhaps the producers are making the sensible decision to do less nights. |
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 30, 2023 12:27:18 GMT
Come from away is a pretty small show, and more like a play really. Smaller shows often have done Wednesday to Saturday at mayflower. It's also not a well known show so 5 or 6 shows over the week in such a large theatre makes sense. As much as its loved by theatre fans, the more casual theatregoer won't have heard of it.
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Post by A.Ham on May 30, 2023 12:45:12 GMT
I’d suggest a show that ran for around 3.5 years in the West End, is almost universally loved by all who saw it, and is doing it’s first national tour IS a big show, but as long as I get to see it at least once whilst it’s down the road from me I shall be happy!
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 30, 2023 12:58:07 GMT
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Post by A.Ham on May 30, 2023 13:03:14 GMT
As we thought, one week in the smaller cities, two weeks in the larger ones. Just so pleased I’ll get to see this amazing show again next spring!
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Post by benny20 on May 30, 2023 13:12:16 GMT
Booked for The Lowry Dec 2024 with my Lowry membership. Best seats 53 pound for 2. Happy with that
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Post by danb on May 30, 2023 13:18:13 GMT
What are the atg prices like? I’m not a cardholder so won’t be blessed with the intel til tmrw.
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Post by david on May 30, 2023 13:21:46 GMT
What are the atg prices like? I’m not a cardholder so won’t be blessed with the intel til tmrw. - Just had a look for liverpool. £10 off for TC holders for the 1st night. I’m able to get front row stalls for £34.50. Similar price for Bristol (2nd row stalls). Front stalls £32.50. |
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Post by CG on the loose on May 30, 2023 13:27:15 GMT
What are the atg prices like? I’m not a cardholder so won’t be blessed with the intel til tmrw. New Theatre Oxford - £13 to £62.50 (non package seats) on the Saturday, top prices £2-3 cheaper mid-week. Similar opening night discount as at Liverpool. Milton Keynes much the same. |
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Post by david on May 30, 2023 13:27:24 GMT
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Post by theatrefan62 on May 30, 2023 14:03:32 GMT
Southampton top price £54.50 but lower than that midweek.
Definitely be getting tickets tomorrow
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Post by amygdalopita on May 30, 2023 14:24:31 GMT
did the north american tour use a revolve? yes - fun fact the West end version was based on the North American tour and its set - NOT the broadway production. the set was basically a modified version of the us too set - that is how it got from Dublin to London so fast. |
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Post by 141920grm on May 30, 2023 15:13:08 GMT
did the US Tour set differ greatly from Bway?
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Post by Rozzi Rainbow on May 30, 2023 17:14:49 GMT
Leeds also have the same tweet. I was giving up hope of it coming near me, as four closer venues aren't saying anything yet ... I'll have to wait and see what tomorrow brings! I'm expecting to be away both weekends of the Leeds dates - but I see it's also coming to Newcastle, which is actually closer to me - they kept that quiet with no hints yesterday! I'm also contemplating a couple of other further away venues, but will leave it until nearer the time to see how I feel. Hope to book Newcastle when it goes on sale, and I'm also considering opening weekend in Leicester. |
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Post by amygdalopita on May 30, 2023 18:20:37 GMT
did the US Tour set differ greatly from Bway? slightly different size - broadway had live trees all other versions are faux. biggest visual difference will be the front edge of the stage and the most downstage trees (which had fake roots / carried over the front of the stage) the set was designed to be more easy to move (you wouldn't notice form the front its all based on the construction) and strangely all the lighting was on pre rigged truss so not every light had to be hung individually. --- The revolve is more to do with reducing the get it time and the get out because get out crews get paid a thing called TMA rate which gets charged back to the touring Produciton and it is extortionate. |
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Post by christya on May 31, 2023 11:38:17 GMT
So far, booked for opening in Leicester, Edinburgh (x2), an eye on Leeds and definitely booking Newcastle. At least two visits in Newcastle, because it involves sets of people who do not go together. It's possible I may have a problem.  |
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Post by Rozzi Rainbow on Jul 9, 2023 16:39:49 GMT
I've just booked for one show in Newcastle - will keep an eye on how quickly it's selling before deciding when to book anymore. (Booked opening weekend in Leicester a while ago.)
The theatre staff in Newcastle there believe they're getting the revolve as they're currently not selling the front three rows of the stalls, and gave this as the reason when I asked.
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Post by danb on Jul 21, 2023 20:53:26 GMT
I’m sure it’s mentioned further back in this thread but there is a fantastic documentary ‘You Are Here-A Come From Away story’ on you tube, detailing the events and people of CFA. This show is so special and details such an important part of modern history that it is hard not to feel the same emotions you feel watching the show. Highly recommended.
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Post by Rozzi Rainbow on Jul 23, 2023 17:16:52 GMT
Brilliant final question on Pointless Celebrities last night - they selected the topic "21st century Broadway musicals". The three options were to name any song on the soundtrack of 1) Waitress 2) Come From Away or 3) Frozen I was pleased to get many pointless answers (For anyone not aware of how the show works, the aim is to find an answer that none of the 100 people surveyed said.) More information provided in spoiler tags below so as no to spoil it for anyone who might want to watch it. {Spoiler - click to view}
The contestants chose songs from Frozen. All the songs from CFA were pointless answers apart from Me and the Sky, Welcome to the Rock and 38 Planes. I was quite surprised someone said 38 Planes over some of the others. |
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Post by danb on Jul 23, 2023 18:56:19 GMT
Brilliant final question on Pointless Celebrities last night - they selected the topic "21st century Broadway musicals". The three options were to name any song on the soundtrack of 1) Waitress 2) Come From Away or 3) Frozen I was pleased to get many pointless answers (For anyone not aware of how the show works, the aim is to find an answer that none of the 100 people surveyed said.) More information provided in spoiler tags below so as no to spoil it for anyone who might want to watch it. {Spoiler - click to view}
The contestants chose songs from Frozen. All the songs from CFA were pointless answers apart from Me and the Sky, Welcome to the Rock and 38 Planes. I was quite surprised someone said 38 Planes over some of the others. Yes!!!! I was screaming ‘Bad Idea -Reprise’ at my sky glass, which prompted it to suggest any number of things and made me need to rewind it a bit to hear the answers. Love ‘Pointless’. |
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Post by LaLuPone on Jul 23, 2023 19:32:55 GMT
Were “Pomatter Pie” and “Contraction Ballet” pointless?
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