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Post by theatre241 on Apr 9, 2019 8:41:18 GMT
2 tickets in the 1st tier have popped up row B! This is for a few dates in the run. Has anyone seen the west side Wednesday thing that releases more tickets for the upcoming week?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2019 13:46:40 GMT
Thanks for the early reviews.Myself and my daughter are going later in the run.Interesting comment from Dr Tom that the two gangs are mixed ethnicity and this removes all racial tensions.Not sure how this will read in terms of some of the language in the script and lyrics.Will the dispute between the two gangs now boil down to divisions over territory and family if race is removed from the equation?Can’t wait to see it.I know the Curve have the show scheduled for s Christmas run as well.
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Post by theatre241 on Apr 9, 2019 17:25:47 GMT
Has anyone else seen it or day seated for it?
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Post by mrbluesky on Apr 10, 2019 16:29:26 GMT
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Post by HereForTheatre on Apr 10, 2019 17:33:48 GMT
It will be interesting to have two different versions of WSS this year with also the Curve production at the end of the year, and they will be different given that Curve uses a (very large) traditional proscenium stage and of course has it's own new choreography too. Though they have said they will "use the stage in new ways" whatever that means.
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Post by theatre241 on Apr 10, 2019 18:02:47 GMT
Just panic bought row D stalls its nearly sold out on every day! Any other reports on viewing?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 20:04:02 GMT
Cup. Coasters. Tote bags.
No fridge magnets though.
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Post by Jonnyboy on Apr 10, 2019 21:17:55 GMT
When did the Royal Exchange start charging nearly £50 a seat?!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 22:02:15 GMT
Any chance this will transfer or tour?
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Post by theatre241 on Apr 10, 2019 22:03:15 GMT
Gosh I know! Also I've heard that you will miss a few things from the bottom level when they climb on the set. They should of told us that!
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Post by theatre241 on Apr 10, 2019 22:04:07 GMT
Any chance this will transfer or tour? There isn't a theatre like the exchange but they might bring it back to the exchange because of demand |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 22:24:13 GMT
I liked this, alot. Still some teething issues as previews continue but once this finds it's footing it's got the making of something fantastic. Second act feels more refined than the first which starts quite cold and doesn't really get going until Mambo at the minute. The choreography works really well, although I felt it could have been a bit more aggressive at points. Maria and Tony are phenomenal. Unlike Dr Tom I found it quite easy to differentiate between the Jets and Sharks, the former being dressed in neutral colours and the latter in darker costume. The show is lit in White, Red and Blue, which, to me, felt a bit uninteresting at points. Biggest issue with this is the staging which isolates huge chunks of the audience for some parts. When you book into the Royal Exchange you're generally aware that in some way the view may be restricted, but here some action is played high up, level with the first tier, and when this happens some stalls seats have a completely obstructed view due to the overhang. There are points your left looking at an empty stage and having to imagine what's going on. I'd like to see this again later in the run once it's refined itself. One thought that kept coming back to me throughout is the lack of new dance-driven musicals. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the last that I can recall is Cats. I'd really like to see something new and original where dance plays a huge part in the delivery. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 22:25:15 GMT
Gosh I know! Also I've heard that you will miss a few things from the bottom level when they climb on the set. They should of told us that! Yeah. Theres no mention of restricted view when you book which is a bit naughty. I'll update this shortly with seats that end up with an obstructed view. Edit: See Below I sat in row G so E&F are a guestimate but probably about right given facial reactions. E 1-9, 24-59 (31-52 worst affected) 74-82 F 1-12, 25-62, 75-86 All row G at some point |
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Post by theatre241 on Apr 10, 2019 22:27:10 GMT
I was thinking the set looks very obstructive! Im sitting in the stalls second to front row so I dont think theres an overhang
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 22:35:10 GMT
I was thinking the set looks very obstructive! Im sitting in the stalls second to front row so I dont think theres an overhang Second Row is fine. If I'd paid £44 (full price) for the seat I had after previews I'd be fairly cheesed off. |
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Post by theatre241 on Apr 10, 2019 22:40:38 GMT
Ive got the under 20 discount thankfully! Was it not worth the full price £44? Where did you sit
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Post by Deleted on Apr 10, 2019 22:46:43 GMT
Ive got the under 20 discount thankfully! Was it not worth the full price £44? Where did you sit I sat G11 in the stalls. The show is worth the full ticket price, if you get to see everything. Missing chunks of action for nearly £50 devalues it slightly in my eyes. It is a great production though. |
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Post by theatre241 on Apr 10, 2019 22:48:47 GMT
Gosh I know! Also I've heard that you will miss a few things from the bottom level when they climb on the set. They should of told us that! Yeah. Theres no mention of restricted view when you book which is a bit naughty. I'll update this shortly with seats that end up with an obstructed view. Edit: See Below I sat in row G so E&F are a guestimate but probably about right given facial reactions. E 1-9, 24-59 (31-52 worst affected) 74-82 F 1-12, 25-62, 75-86 All row G at some point This is so helpful! Do you know what D 56 will be like? |
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Post by theatre241 on Apr 10, 2019 22:49:52 GMT
Ive got the under 20 discount thankfully! Was it not worth the full price £44? Where did you sit I sat G11 in the stalls. The show is worth the full ticket price, if you get to see everything. Missing chunks of action for nearly £50 devalues it slightly in my eyes. It is a great production though. Oh okay! Will D 56 be okay? |
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Post by sparky5000 on Apr 11, 2019 1:46:42 GMT
I’m visiting my fam for Easter (I’m from near Manchester) and seeing this with my ma, can’t wait! It’s my mum’s fave musical so I hope she’s not too disappointed by the departure from the original lol
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Post by Dr Tom on Apr 11, 2019 7:59:26 GMT
I was thinking the set looks very obstructive! Im sitting in the stalls second to front row so I dont think theres an overhang I sat Stalls, second row. It was a perfect view. |
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Post by theatre241 on Apr 11, 2019 8:16:04 GMT
I was thinking the set looks very obstructive! Im sitting in the stalls second to front row so I dont think theres an overhang I sat Stalls, second row. It was a perfect view. Oh thats good can't wait! Is the orchestra loud enough because I always find when they're in a separate room its always toned down a bit |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 11, 2019 8:31:19 GMT
I sat G11 in the stalls. The show is worth the full ticket price, if you get to see everything. Missing chunks of action for nearly £50 devalues it slightly in my eyes. It is a great production though. Oh okay! Will D 56 be okay? D56 will be a great view of the whole show. You'll be in the middle with the structures to your left and right. I sat Stalls, second row. It was a perfect view. Oh thats good can't wait! Is the orchestra loud enough because I always find when they're in a separate room its always toned down a bit Orchestra sound great, never too quiet. Looks to be 1 keys, 2 strings, 3 woodwind, 4 brass, 1 drums and 1 perc. Only slightly niggle is there was a quite a lot of ringing(feedback) with the orchestra around 100hz, which muddied the sound and reduced clarity. I think some of the cast may have struggled with trying to pitch to the orchestra at points, could be a foldback issue there. Fairly sure this'll get ironed out though. |
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Post by theatre241 on Apr 11, 2019 8:41:23 GMT
Ohh okay thats good because I do think the sound is so so important! So I wont be sitting behind the structures then phew!
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