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Post by n1david on Mar 6, 2024 16:05:40 GMT
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Post by aspieandy on Mar 7, 2024 1:33:59 GMT
Obv. not a capital project but I was thinking only a week or so ago how very tired the stair carpet to the Olivier was looking. Bare in places.
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Post by Jan on Mar 7, 2024 7:47:14 GMT
How much have they spent over the years trying to get that drum revolve to work properly ? There have been problems with it since the place opened in 1976 and numerous attempts to fix it. "Innovative solutions" sounds like they still don't know what to do with it. Maybe time just to remove it and put in something more conventional - I can only think of a few productions over the years that used its full capabilities anyway. |
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Post by aspieandy on Mar 7, 2024 15:03:22 GMT
It's the creaking that does for me. Bloody thing is 50-years old. Put it on a barge and sink it in the estuary.
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Post by andrew on Mar 7, 2024 15:16:34 GMT
Members and associate members of ODRAS (Olivier Drum Revolve Appreciation Society) are up in arms about some of these comments, let me tell you. Finally the taxpayer is recognising the importance of big bits of scenery emerging from the depths of the Southbank whilst also spinning.
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Post by ceebee on Mar 7, 2024 16:45:59 GMT
Members and associate members of ODRAS (Olivier Drum Revolve Appreciation Society) are up in arms about some of these comments, let me tell you. Finally the taxpayer is recognising the importance of big bits of scenery emerging from the depths of the Southbank whilst also spinning. Apparently RASTA (Revolve Appreciation Society Theatrical Affiliates) are spliffing feathers over these comments too. |
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Post by lynette on Mar 7, 2024 18:11:10 GMT
Developing skills a good thing. RSC doing a developing directors thing. Without these initiatives the theatre will die out. Plenty of actors of course……
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Post by mkb on Apr 6, 2024 10:50:12 GMT
I learnt last night that the 10% discount on programmes when paying with an Amex card is no more.
The guy in the bookshop said the 10% bar discount had ended too, but that was news to the bar staff who were still offering it.
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Post by n1david on Apr 6, 2024 11:10:09 GMT
I learnt last night that the 10% discount on programmes when paying with an Amex card is no more. The guy in the bookshop said the 10% bar discount had ended too, but that was news to the bar staff who were still offering it. The website still shows the bar discount but not the bookshop discount. www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/amex/ |
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Post by mkb on May 24, 2024 17:13:55 GMT
Just been told in the bookshop that the Amex discount on programmes is returning some time in June.
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Post by Dave B on Jun 4, 2024 9:38:57 GMT
Ballet Shoes runs till 01 Feb, Dear England starts 10 March.
A slight extension for Ballet Shoes, a shorter piece or dark for over a month?
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jun 29, 2024 8:31:34 GMT
How are people find the new seating configuration in the Olivier? - 6 additional rows at the front of the stage. The view from my preferred seat in what was the third row is fine but as its such a big auditorium I would not want to be much further back.
I can't blame them for trying to maximise their income but i can't help thinking it turns the barn into an aircraft hangar.
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Post by parsley1 on Jun 29, 2024 8:54:17 GMT
How are people find the new seating configuration in the Olivier? - 6 additional rows at the front of the stage. The view from my preferred seat in what was the third row is fine but as its such a big auditorium I would not want to be much further back. I can't blame them for trying to maximise their income but i can't help thinking it turns the barn into an aircraft hangar. My understanding is it’s not permanent configuration Moreover it does ask why put shows into the Olivier which can go into a smaller venue or auditorium But it reduces the stage size You wouldn’t get away with this for The Witches! |
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 29, 2024 11:04:25 GMT
The National have 5 productions running in the West End, this must be a new record, no?
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Post by aspieandy on Jun 29, 2024 11:59:59 GMT
Plus, Motive/Cue is going to do very well in NYC, I suspect. No idea about Dear England over there.
4 more recent hits coming to national/international cinema screens.
This is the kind of potential you hoped would start to be realised.
Also, been a looooong time since I had 5 pending at the Nash.
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Post by Jon on Jul 15, 2024 11:26:44 GMT
Robert Hastie has been appointed Deputy AD of the National Theatre, I would have thought after being in charge of Sheffield Theatres, being a deputy AD is a bit of a downgrade;
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 15, 2024 12:41:38 GMT
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Post by dr on Jul 15, 2024 15:29:19 GMT
Robert Hastie has been appointed Deputy AD of the National Theatre, I would have thought after being in charge of Sheffield Theatres, being a deputy AD is a bit of a downgrade; Not when it's the National Theatre - he could more easily springboard from there into any of the big roles in 5-10 years, perhaps the OV, Almeida, Donmar or NT itself. Plus, it gives him the time and space to do freelance work, as Clint Dyer has done. This will include Operation Mincemeat on Broadway, but perhaps also other big musical work, following 2 consecutive Best Musical Olivier wins for him. |
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Post by theatreliker on Jul 16, 2024 7:13:48 GMT
Hastie is an exciting appointment
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Post by aspieandy on Jul 16, 2024 13:07:32 GMT
New AD. new Deputy AD, new Exec, while Chair of Trustees remaining until 2027 to ease the transition. Only name I haven't seen mention of is Clint Dyer? Hastie exit?
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Post by amyja89 on Jul 20, 2024 12:44:47 GMT
Opinions on the slip seats in the Lyttelton? Am considering for Grapes of Wrath (if it ever gets going!).
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Post by foxa on Jul 20, 2024 20:28:31 GMT
I have sat in these a couple of times. I think the ones towards the front are much better than farther back - I saw The Motive and the Cue from there and really enjoyed it. You have lots of legroom and no one next to you, so feels very roomy. For Grapes of Wrath,I suspect it would be fine,but for a smaller show or a comedy, you might feel a bit cut off and far away.
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Post by Jan on Jul 21, 2024 17:09:08 GMT
Robert Hastie has been appointed Deputy AD of the National Theatre, I would have thought after being in charge of Sheffield Theatres, being a deputy AD is a bit of a downgrade; Maybe it's succession planning. |
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Post by Rory on Aug 7, 2024 15:06:18 GMT
Have they always charged Priority Members £4 to return a ticket for a credit? Seems a bit much on top of the membership fee.
I was sure I had done so previously with no charge.
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Post by n1david on Aug 7, 2024 15:10:41 GMT
I think it used to be officially £2 but it was often waived or ignored.
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