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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2018 9:54:38 GMT
Westminster Abbey Tower of London British Museum - absolutely wonderful. I thought Windsor Castle to be worth it too. You could do Paris for a day and see the Louvre and Eiffel Tower which for my money is the best city in the world I found the very expensive but wonderful Sincerely Paul tour guide company to be amazing. One of the guides worked with the God Mark Rylance pps. I found Fat Duck in Bray really good. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2018 13:25:23 GMT
You could do Paris for a day and see the Louvre and Eiffel Tower which for my money is the best city in the world Going to Paris for a day is completely pointless, you need much longer than that to properly appreciate any city or even it's major attractions. There's plenty to do in London, leave Paris for a separate trip. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2018 13:49:12 GMT
Oh I think Paris for a day is wonderful. It feels so decadent. Of course you won't see everything but use the day to walk around and eat and drink and while away the hours. You can always go back another time for longer to do museums and attractions etc.
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Post by waybeyondblue on Aug 12, 2018 18:00:49 GMT
I’m baffled why a day trip to Paris as an extension to a short break in London makes any sense. I’m more baffled why anyone would consider doing this unless they had exhausted everything of interest in London. I’ve been going for decades and I still find new and interesting stuf, whereas I’ve been to Paris several times over the years and I wouldn’t hurry back.
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Post by priorwalter on Aug 12, 2018 18:50:08 GMT
Would love to visit Paris, but definitely not in the cards on this trip.
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Post by priorwalter on Oct 4, 2018 6:17:48 GMT
Me being the crazy theater goer I am, I'm looking at Matilda for the 3:00 pm matinee on the Sunday I get in. I am supposed to land at 12:30 and am taking the Heathrow Express into Paddington. Am I crazy to even think I could make the 3:00 performance?
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Post by viserys on Oct 4, 2018 6:38:18 GMT
Would you buy a last-minute ticket at the box office or book ahead? If the former, you could try for it. If the latter - I personally wouldn't risk it. If your flight is an hour late, if the queues at immigration are long, if you just miss the Heathrow Express and have to wait for the next one... all of that would make you late. Don't forget you also need to factor in getting from Paddington to the theatre.
And even if you'd rush into the theatre at 2.55, would you really be able to immediately chill and enjoy the show after a long journey and rush into town? Unless you absolutely want/need to see Matilda and can't accommodate it otherwise, I'd either give it a miss or just try to buy a ticket last-minute when I know I've made it to the theatre in good time and feel awake enough/up for a fairly lengthy musical after the long journey.
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Post by priorwalter on Oct 4, 2018 6:41:21 GMT
That is sort of where I was at. There’s a seat for 25 pounds that I was looking at since it wouldn’t be much to lose if couldn’t make it, but yes I think best way to go will be just wait and see once I get there.
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Post by waybeyondblue on Oct 4, 2018 6:42:45 GMT
Me being the crazy theater goer I am, I'm looking at Matilda for the 3:00 pm matinee on the Sunday I get in. I am supposed to land at 12:30 and am taking the Heathrow Express into Paddington. Am I crazy to even think I could make the 3:00 performance? I’d take the Piccadilly line to Covent Garden. It’s an hour travel either route and the Piccadilly has no changes. That leaves you an hour and a half to clear passport control and pick-up any bags. You’ll then have the challenge of stashing any large bags somewhere. Or you could order a taxi to collect you at Heathrow. |
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Post by mistressjojo on Oct 4, 2018 9:06:30 GMT
Me being the crazy theater goer I am, I'm looking at Matilda for the 3:00 pm matinee on the Sunday I get in. I am supposed to land at 12:30 and am taking the Heathrow Express into Paddington. Am I crazy to even think I could make the 3:00 performance? I wouldn't risk it. While you may get lucky and have a swift trip through immigration, you could just as easily spend hours getting through. My last visit (via Heathrow) I spent over 2 1/2 hours in the passport control queue alone. Then once you actually get out of the airport it's at least a 10-15 minute walk to the Tube or train. The Heathrow Express is quicker than the Tube but only goes to Paddington. You'd then need to get across London to the theatre. And also allow time to drop your luggage at your hotel, as you won't be able to take that to the theatre. |
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Post by priorwalter on Oct 4, 2018 17:59:52 GMT
Yes for now at least, I've decided against it. That was my late at night brain going crazy. I have purchased a very cheap ticket to A Christmas Carol, but don't have the strongest of interest to see it. I am wanting to see Wicked, even though I've seen it quite a few times, but never in the West End! I'm thinking I'll try for a day seat and if I end up being too late for one, I'll just see A Christmas Carol. My trip is only two months away! Would love more suggestions and how to make my time there great!
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Post by priorwalter on Oct 4, 2018 18:01:53 GMT
Also a reminder, this is my full official schedule. Dreamgirls and Christmas Carol were both very cheap tickets so might end up switching if I have stronger interest in a different show.
Monday night: Dreamgirls
Tuesday night: Hamilton
Wednesday: Cursed Child
Thursday matinee: Hadestown
Thursday night: Jamie
Friday: Caroline, or Change
Saturday matinee: Christmas Carol (possibly a day seat to Wicked instead)
Saturday night: Company
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2018 18:03:42 GMT
I am supposed to land at 12:30 and am taking the Heathrow Express into Paddington. I genuinely thought this said Hogwarts Express. Brain's just gone. Hope you enjoy your trip to London! Wonderful city. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2018 18:07:33 GMT
If you decide to dayseat for Wicked, get there early. Fangirls aplenty for the London show, declaring Alice Fearn as "the best Elphaba ever".
I'd go for Christmas Carol personally. Wicked is easier to see worldwide whereas Christmas Carol is a unique-to-London production.
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Post by priorwalter on Oct 4, 2018 19:58:18 GMT
Yes, Alice Fearn is definitely a big factor, but I've also followed the London production for ten years now so it would be cool to see one of my favorites in the West End. Maybe Dreamgirls will be nixed instead. The thing about Christmas Carol is that no cast members stick out to me and I'm not all the excited about seeing the same story I've seen told many times, but people have raved about the production so maybe worth a shot.
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Post by kathryn on Oct 5, 2018 10:18:25 GMT
Yes, Alice Fearn is definitely a big factor, but I've also followed the London production for ten years now so it would be cool to see one of my favorites in the West End. Maybe Dreamgirls will be nixed instead. The thing about Christmas Carol is that no cast members stick out to me and I'm not all the excited about seeing the same story I've seen told many times, but people have raved about the production so maybe worth a shot. That's what I thought, initially, last year, but was persuaded by a discount and reviews to give it a go. The whole *experience* in the theatre was just so lovely that I'm planning to take people back this year. |
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Post by rockinrobin on Oct 6, 2018 17:19:13 GMT
"A Christmas Carol" is a wonderful production. I wasn't really convinced (I know the story, I don't really like Charles Dickens, Christmas shows are not my cup of tea etc.) but grabbed a last minute ticket... and it was one of the most beautiful and touching evenings in my life. This show is pure magic. I would book if I were you (and I'll book again this year anyway).
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Post by priorwalter on Oct 11, 2018 23:18:47 GMT
Well now I have a different dilemma! With Charlie Stemp's announcement in Snow White, I now have an interest in going. I could either go to the Sunday evening performance (I arrive in London that day at 1 p.m. and the show is at 5 p.m.) or go to the Friday matinee, which is one of my two fully free days (was planning to explore Monday and Friday during the day, Tuesday is Warner Bros tour and every other day I have a matinee). I'm leaning towards Sunday, but there's always a chance of delays. I'd book the cheapest seat anyways, but wondering if I should take the risk.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2018 21:54:58 GMT
I am coming over from the States for a week of theatre 21-28 November and welcome any must see recommendations to fill out my schedule, which so far looks like this:
21 Nov evening-Remo Anzovino recital
22 Nov matinee-OPEN
22 Nov evening-Company
23 Nov evening-OPEN
24 Nov matinee-A Very Very Very Dark Matter
24 Nov evening-Summer and Smoke
25 Nov-OPEN ALL DAY
26 Nov evening-Caroline or Change
27 Nov matinee-Hadestown
27 Nov evening-OPEN
28 Nov inheritance-Inheritance Pt 1
28 Nov evening-Inheritance Pt 2
I like plays and musicals and favor things with a bit of substance instead of pure fluff when I am on trips like this. I am in NYC often for work so I get to see a lot of what either is playing there or will transfer over. And if Company really rocks my world, I will likely see it again in that 27 Nov evening slot. The Pinter plays are the only thing I so far definitely have thought about adding.
Perhaps I will cross paths with some of you at one of these performances. At 198cm tall, I am hard to miss. Thanks in advance for any recommendations.
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Post by duncan on Oct 15, 2018 14:39:19 GMT
22 Matinee - Ear for Eye at the Royal Court.
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Post by sherriebythesea on Oct 15, 2018 16:16:04 GMT
Evening of 27th - 42nd Street? story is fluff but production and dancing is incredible
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2018 17:24:44 GMT
The Wild Duck at the Almeida on the Friday or Tuesday evening? A great director, lovely intimate theatre and just about to start previews. White Teeth at the Kiln theatre might be good and would fit those times too.
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Post by sherriebythesea on Oct 15, 2018 18:43:38 GMT
The Wild Duck at the Almeida on the Friday or Tuesday evening? A great director, lovely intimate theatre and just about to start previews. White Teeth at the Kiln theatre might be good and would fit those times too. Oh! That reminds me I want to book this. |
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Post by RedRose on Oct 16, 2018 9:00:29 GMT
If you have already thought about adding Pinter to the list, I really recommend you do!
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Post by mistressjojo on Oct 17, 2018 0:04:52 GMT
23rd November evening - I recommend the RSC Macbeth at the Barbican. I know a few people here put cr*p on this production, but I liked it!
TodayTix have 10 quid rush tickets for it too.
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