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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2018 15:11:05 GMT
Well it seems we are getting a theatre 'convention' There's an article over on the website we do not speak of. Stagecon www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stagecon-london-2018-tickets-48208374546I have many friends who enjoy conventions for Sci-Fi and film. They've never been my personal 'bag' but I guess it makes sense for the model to migrate over to Stagey stuff if there's a market for it. |
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Post by lou105 on Aug 13, 2018 15:14:18 GMT
£85 for a day ticket..
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2018 15:17:24 GMT
£169 for the weekend? (I asssume) plus probably charges for each autograph photo etc etc
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Post by Stephen on Aug 13, 2018 15:17:30 GMT
The performances and panels would have to be very good for me to put up with what I imagine will be the sort of crowd that waits at stage doors for Carrie Hope Fletcher screaming...
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 13, 2018 15:29:31 GMT
The performances and panels would have to be very good for me to put up with what I imagine will be the sort of crowd that waits at stage doors for Carrie Hope Fletcher screaming... If too many people have this mentality, then the only people who show up will be the ones you're trying to avoid. As a three-time BroadwayCon attendee, my advice is to be the change.  (Or at least the difference.) Related thread: theatreboard.co.uk/thread/4582/west-end-version-broadway-con |
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Post by Stephen on Aug 13, 2018 15:35:30 GMT
49thand8th you make a good point there. Maybe it's worth a shot. My only worry is that I'm a bit more old school with my taste in musicals especially. I would rather go to a panel discussion at the Nash than one with two young writers of a pop musical. Saying that, if Anthony Rapp goes then I'm there!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2018 15:40:18 GMT
I did know we had a previous thread on the matter, but thought a new thread for the now confirmed one made sense. Mods do merge if the two together make more sense!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2018 15:45:48 GMT
Its a great idea. I've toyed with it myself but live in the wrong part of the country and don't have the contacts to pull it off effectively.
Something like this should be great for calming down the Stage Door massive. If hardcore fans can get their photos and autographs annually at a big convention its going to make the lives of a lot of actors much easier.
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 13, 2018 16:31:44 GMT
49thand8th you make a good point there. Maybe it's worth a shot. My only worry is that I'm a bit more old school with my taste in musicals especially. I would rather go to a panel discussion at the Nash than one with two young writers of a pop musical. Saying that, if Anthony Rapp goes then I'm there! I should hope that StageCon will have as many non-mainstage events as BroadwayCon does, and that they've learned from BroadwayCon's mistakes or missteps. The first year of BC was bumpier (as you can expect), but the second and third definitely had more thoughtful programming and the small panels I attended were excellent. |
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Post by Stephen on Aug 13, 2018 16:37:10 GMT
I'd also imagine it's a great platform for shows transferring like Come From Away to advertise before opening here.
I think it would be a missed opportunity if CFA didn't especially as it may be a lesser known show in the UK to many people.
I'm sure they could get Capt Beverley Bass to come over. She goes to everything!
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Post by NeilVHughes on Aug 13, 2018 16:53:05 GMT
Personally couldn’t think of a worse way to appreciate Theatre, for me “the play’s the thing”
Will be spending my own StageCon in Stratford Upon Avon on that day
- Troilus and Cressida Unwrapped
- Tamburlaine
- Troilus and Cressida
all for a similar price.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2018 16:53:38 GMT
It does sound very interesting and fun and right up my street but as much as I would like to go to it does sound like , as the name suggests, a bit of a con. I would also imagine they are trying to appeal to a younger audience so the pricing seems a bit excessive.
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Post by lynette on Aug 13, 2018 16:57:54 GMT
Personally couldn’t think of a worse way to appreciate Theatre, for me “the play’s the thing” Will be spending my own StageCon in Stratford Upon Avon on that day - Troilus and Cressida Unwrapped - Tamburlaine - Troilus and Cressida all for a similar price. We are the following weekend! But I need more info for a conference. Might be a bit cliquey |
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 13, 2018 17:07:01 GMT
Gets in the way of attending the theatre.
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Post by david on Aug 13, 2018 17:08:59 GMT
Having just read the article, I think it’s a great idea, but for me personally, the cost is bit too much once I’ve factored in travel and accommodation costs. I would be looking at £250 for a full weekend, though a day pass would be easier on the wallet. I don’t know what they charge at the BW con whether the ticket prices are comparable. For me personally, stuff like this would need a bit more notice than 3 months to get things in place to attend.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 13, 2018 17:10:07 GMT
Stage “con” indeed. Sounds hiddy. |
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Post by Stephen on Aug 13, 2018 17:15:00 GMT
We should all go and dress up.
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Post by kathryn on Aug 13, 2018 17:21:27 GMT
£85 sounds cheap compared to the sci-fi model - though I guess that autographs and photo sessions are extra?
Mind it does depend what you get for the money. Had a great time at a couple of sci-fi cons that included a BRIAN BLESSED Q&A and a masked/cos-play ball in the ticket price, where the tv guests ended up hanging out in the bar area with the plebs. Will never forget the time the guy in the Pac-Man costume and his friends the ghosts decided to start a conga line, and the whole dance floor went for it - superheroes, Daleks. Weeping Angels, Stormtroopers, and all. It was joyous.
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Post by david on Aug 13, 2018 17:27:45 GMT
Will never forget the time the guy in the Pac-Man costume and his friends the ghosts decided to start a conga line, and the whole dance floor went for it - superheroes, Daleks. Weeping Angels, Stormtroopers, and all. It was joyous. That would definitely be worth the ticket price! |
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 13, 2018 17:27:56 GMT
It does sound very interesting and fun and right up my street but as much as I would like to go to it does sound like , as the name suggests, a bit of a con. You know "con" is short for "convention," right? |
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 13, 2018 17:29:24 GMT
£85 sounds cheap compared to the sci-fi model - though I guess that autographs and photo sessions are extra? Mind it does depend what you get for the money. Had a great time at a couple of sci-fi cons that included a BRIAN BLESSED Q&A and a masked/cos-play ball in the ticket price, where the tv guests ended up hanging out in the bar area with the plebs. Will never forget the time the guy in the Pac-Man costume and his friends the ghosts decided to start a conga line, and the whole dance floor went for it - superheroes, Daleks. Weeping Angels, Stormtroopers, and all. It was joyous. That's it — much of the experience is intangible. My impression of three years of BroadwayCon is that it is not QUITE for my demographic (someone well into adulthood who lives in NYC and while not rich, doesn't struggle to see shows I want), but more for the more isolated, younger person far from New York City who has no one to talk to in real life about something they love very much and that is an ephemeral art form. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2018 17:33:46 GMT
We should all go and dress up. It will be full of 16 years olds in green face paint with leftover Halloween broomsticks. |
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 13, 2018 17:38:17 GMT
Man, you guys are so welcoming to future theatregoers.
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Post by bengal73 on Aug 13, 2018 17:44:54 GMT
I think perhaps you are taking what for the most part are tongue in cheek comments about the convention scene in general far too seriously.
I've just read the whole thread and see nothing that I would consider unwelcoming
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2018 18:08:47 GMT
Wow - my excitement levels spiked when I saw this initially, then plummeted again instantly when I saw the price tag.
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(Or at least the difference.)
