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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 21, 2019 20:36:28 GMT
The bun... I cannot deal... Hahaha!!!
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Post by shady23 on Aug 22, 2019 0:08:18 GMT
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Post by daisy24601 on Aug 22, 2019 8:15:35 GMT
You will lose up to a third or more of the stage, and the legroom is nil. Also, people will lean forward into your view. It's cheap for a reason - a way to be in the theatre and hear the show more than anything. I'm really just going to hear JOJ so I can live with that. There is definitely something dodgy going on with the availability though. I've seen loads of slip seats available on different days, then they ALL disappear, then come back if I search again later. One of the dates is Sept 30th, does anyone else see them? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2019 9:17:17 GMT
You will lose up to a third or more of the stage, and the legroom is nil. Also, people will lean forward into your view. It's cheap for a reason - a way to be in the theatre and hear the show more than anything. I'm really just going to hear JOJ so I can live with that. There is definitely something dodgy going on with the availability though. I've seen loads of slip seats available on different days, then they ALL disappear, then come back if I search again later. One of the dates is Sept 30th, does anyone else see them? I bought one last night for November but the booking wouldn't complete - it said payment was taken and the seat secured but I have to call DMT if I don't get a confirmation email (I haven't). Really rubbish. |
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Post by daisy24601 on Aug 22, 2019 10:38:29 GMT
I'm really just going to hear JOJ so I can live with that. There is definitely something dodgy going on with the availability though. I've seen loads of slip seats available on different days, then they ALL disappear, then come back if I search again later. One of the dates is Sept 30th, does anyone else see them? I bought one last night for November but the booking wouldn't complete - it said payment was taken and the seat secured but I have to call DMT if I don't get a confirmation email (I haven't). Really rubbish. Worrying, and very odd. |
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Post by AddisonMizner on Aug 22, 2019 10:51:46 GMT
Any rumours of a cinema screening for this? I would love to see it, but begrudge paying in access of £150 for a decent seat. Don’t get me wrong, I have paid this for other shows (such as the incoming SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE), but find it a bit silly for LES MIS, when I have seen it numerous times and it has been running for 30+ years. Even the “new production” going into the Sondheim have these prices. Another version of the show I would have liked to see, as I have not seen it out on tour, but again, utterly ridiculous pricing.
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Post by LaLuPone on Aug 22, 2019 11:59:39 GMT
Are there any reviews from last night from The Stage, The Guardian etc? I can’t seem to find any.
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Post by raiseitup on Aug 22, 2019 12:48:20 GMT
Just spotted this on Delfont Mackintosh Theatres FB page Looking for Les Misérables: The Staged Concert tickets? From tomorrow, there will be 12 standing tickets available for £15 from the Gielgud Theatre box office from 10AM. They’ll be limited to 2 per person and available for that days performances. See you there!👋 They've added the leftover standing tickets to the website for tonight's performance – £17.50 though |
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Post by fiyero on Aug 22, 2019 18:06:02 GMT
I'm OK with the view but is the legroom truly awful? Yes. There isn't any. uh oh. I'm in the upper circle for my first visit anyway so might have to go check it out and work out a plan! |
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Post by justafan on Aug 22, 2019 20:47:06 GMT
You will lose up to a third or more of the stage, and the legroom is nil. Also, people will lean forward into your view. It's cheap for a reason - a way to be in the theatre and hear the show more than anything. I'm really just going to hear JOJ so I can live with that. There is definitely something dodgy going on with the availability though. I've seen loads of slip seats available on different days, then they ALL disappear, then come back if I search again later. One of the dates is Sept 30th, does anyone else see them? O I’ve just checked slip seat availability for 30th September and there are 2 each side of the upper circle so if want them I suggest you get in quick 😀 |
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Post by ABr on Aug 23, 2019 7:20:16 GMT
uh oh. I'm in the upper circle for my first visit anyway so might have to go check it out and work out a plan! I sat in the Upper Circle when I went to go see Company, and had no issue with regards to leg room. I'm over 6 foot, and yes it was a little cramped, like all older theatres are, but I didn't come away thinking that it was awful! Though we were centre row, just my thoughts x |
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Post by ABr on Aug 23, 2019 11:10:05 GMT
We are talking about the slips, at the sides of the circle. The main block is cramped but tolerable in the front section at least. Thats what I get for not reading through before replying haha! |
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Post by fiyero on Aug 23, 2019 19:12:39 GMT
We are talking about the slips, at the sides of the circle. The main block is cramped but tolerable in the front section at least. Thats what I get for not reading through before replying haha! Yes, seems I have crampt but tolerable for 2/11 with JOJ, no legroom for 23/11 with Boe! |
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Post by daisy24601 on Aug 23, 2019 20:22:40 GMT
I'm really just going to hear JOJ so I can live with that. There is definitely something dodgy going on with the availability though. I've seen loads of slip seats available on different days, then they ALL disappear, then come back if I search again later. One of the dates is Sept 30th, does anyone else see them? O I’ve just checked slip seat availability for 30th September and there are 2 each side of the upper circle so if want them I suggest you get in quick 😀 I've got one for another night thanks, I was just having a look at availability and then they all disappeared. |
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Post by Stephen on Aug 24, 2019 0:00:55 GMT
How are Javert's suicide and the barricade scenes staged?
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Post by kimbahorel on Aug 24, 2019 10:54:11 GMT
How are Javert's suicide and the barricade scenes staged? Barricades {Spoiler - click to view}
The barricade is the set (if you have seen the pictures.) Where all the ensemble sit for like most of the show and come on stage when they have a line. Except on the barricades they are all standing. The people who have lines literally just stand in front of microphones and sing them. Then they all stand there as music plays and lights flash for the "dying scene".
Javert suicide {Spoiler - click to view}
Just stands singing at the front and then leaves down the stairs. |
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Post by Dawnstar on Aug 24, 2019 11:37:28 GMT
Having looked at the curtain call pictures from the gala night, the wigging seems to be rather inconsistent. It looks like Michael Ball, Matt Lucas and Katy Secombe are wigged as usual for their characters but Alfie Boe and Carrie Hope Fletcher don't appear to be. Does that mean Valjean's usually visible ageing & Fantine having her hair cut off aren't done in this production? I can't say that Bradley Jaden's bun or or Shan Ako's multiple braids are very suitable for something set in the 19th century either, but as their characters tend not to be wigged I can sort of understand that they're not.
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Post by andrew on Aug 24, 2019 12:29:28 GMT
Having looked at the curtain call pictures from the gala night, the wigging seems to be rather inconsistent. It looks like Michael Ball, Matt Lucas and Katy Secombe are wigged as usual for their characters but Alfie Boe and Carrie Hope Fletcher don't appear to be. Does that mean Valjean's usually visible ageing & Fantine having her hair cut off aren't done in this production? I can't say that Bradley Jaden's bun or or Shan Ako's multiple braids are very suitable for something set in the 19th century either, but as their characters tend not to be wigged I can sort of understand that they're not. CHF has an extra piece of hair attached to her real hair and then she stays with her real one when she cuts it. You can watch her last video on Youtube if you want more details. |
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Post by tysilio2 on Aug 24, 2019 14:22:10 GMT
Managed to bag myself an upper circle slip seat for the 2nd November matinee, which JOJ is doing fortunately. My bank holiday weekend is unlikely to get better frankly (unless someone decides to swap me a £200 stalls seat that was also available).
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Post by Dawnstar on Aug 24, 2019 16:45:02 GMT
CHF has an extra piece of hair attached to her real hair and then she stays with her real one when she cuts it. You can watch her last video on Youtube if you want more details. Thanks for the information. I am too old to venture into the world of Carrie Hope Fletcher Youtube videos! |
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Post by theoracle on Aug 24, 2019 18:58:49 GMT
Managed to bag a ticket middle of Row C in the Dress Circle for Monday for less than £100. Couldn’t resist by that point. Haven’t seen Les Mis in ages and actually quite excited, especially looking forward to hearing the orchestrations and to see Rob Houchen again.
I personally thought Alfie Boe did a pretty good job at the 25th anniversary concert when I watched the blu ray. Why is the response to his performance this time so chilly? Still, I’m getting to see JOJ but just curious
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Post by andrew on Aug 24, 2019 20:31:45 GMT
I personally thought Alfie Boe did a pretty good job at the 25th anniversary concert when I watched the blu ray. Why is the response to his performance this time so chilly? Still, I’m getting to see JOJ but just curious My impression based solely off the cinema and DVD experience was just that he doesn't really act very much. I don't doubt that he can sing the songs, but what I'm imagining people are getting off JOJ that Boe isn't doing is emotion and feeling. Not seen Boe do Les Mis live though (and certainly not paying triple figures for the privilege of doing so) so maybe I'm wrong. |
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Post by miz on Aug 24, 2019 21:32:36 GMT
I read that Mr. Boe is still getting a standing ovation after Bring Him Home. It may sound odd but it makes me feel a little sad somehow. Has it become an obligation?
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Post by theoracle on Aug 24, 2019 23:38:39 GMT
I personally thought Alfie Boe did a pretty good job at the 25th anniversary concert when I watched the blu ray. Why is the response to his performance this time so chilly? Still, I’m getting to see JOJ but just curious My impression based solely off the cinema and DVD experience was just that he doesn't really act very much. I don't doubt that he can sing the songs, but what I'm imagining people are getting off JOJ that Boe isn't doing is emotion and feeling. Not seen Boe do Les Mis live though (and certainly not paying triple figures for the privilege of doing so) so maybe I'm wrong. Thanks for clarifying. I didn’t think there’d need to be much acting though if it’s a concert but I get it. I think his Bring Him Home is beautiful personally but if everyone else is acting and the main character isn’t, it can be a big blow. Wish Ramin and Celinde was doing this too |
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 25, 2019 3:26:22 GMT
I saw Boe on Broadway after also enjoying his performance in the 25th. Then again, I may be biased/grandfathered in since I'd been a bit of a fan since seeing him in La Bohème (the Baz Luhrmann version) eons earlier. Or maybe I've just seen worse Valjeans...
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