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Post by zahidf on Feb 13, 2019 9:46:29 GMT
Starring Maggie Smith, written by Christopher Hampton, a one woman show
Bridge theatre 6th April-11th May 2019 |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2019 9:48:26 GMT
Oh wonderful! I thought she'd retired from the stage for good!
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Post by n1david on Feb 13, 2019 9:56:39 GMT
A new play by Christopher Hampton, drawn from the life and testimony of Brunhilde Pomsel, directed by Jonathan Kent
“I had no idea what was going on. Or very little. No more than most people. So you can’t make me feel guilty.”
Brunhilde Pomsel’s life spanned the twentieth century. She struggled to make ends meet as a secretary in Berlin during the 1930s, her many employers including a Jewish insurance broker, the German Broadcasting Corporation and, eventually, Joseph Goebbels. Christopher Hampton’s play is based on the testimony she gave when she finally broke her silence to a group of Austrian filmmakers, shortly before she died in 2016.
Maggie Smith, alone on stage, plays Brunhilde Pomsel.
Priority Members – Wednesday 13 February, 10am
Advance Members – Monday 25 February, 10am
General Public – Tuesday 26 February, 10am
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Post by MrBunbury on Feb 13, 2019 9:57:14 GMT
Just wonderful! I thought I would never see her on stage (well, I have not yet the ticket though...).
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Post by peggs on Feb 13, 2019 10:08:32 GMT
My thoughts entirely, this will be a hot ticket for that reason alone surely.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2019 10:13:35 GMT
What do we reckon, worth reinstating any lapsed £15 advance memberships to get the 24 hour head-start, or would that be over-cautious and tickets will be easy enough to get as long as you're ready to go as soon as public booking opens?
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Post by jampot on Feb 13, 2019 10:17:02 GMT
Seats start at £15 up to a premium of £80.. doesnt appear to be any mantinees..
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Post by mrbluesky on Feb 13, 2019 10:21:31 GMT
Considering how much they could charge, that’s not half bad. Hopefully getting tickets won’t be too difficult
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Post by vdcni on Feb 13, 2019 10:24:10 GMT
Front row booked for end of April, £25. A quick queue and loads of seats available at the moment.
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Post by talkingheads on Feb 13, 2019 10:43:08 GMT
Well I saw this and bought Advance membership to get tickets a day before general sale. I don't care how much it costs. I never thought I'd get to see her onstage and that experience is priceless. I've never been to the Bridge. In the event that there aren't any good stalls seats left by the time of the advance sale, is the view from the circle good? Ideally I'd be four of five rows back in the stalls but we shall see (it is on my birthday though so that's a treat and a half!)
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Post by lynette on Feb 13, 2019 10:46:50 GMT
Phones right busy at the moment. Bet they think Christmas has come early! Good old Maggie.
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Post by david on Feb 13, 2019 10:55:23 GMT
Advanced membership bought this morning. A chance to see Maggie Smith on stage is definitely worth it.
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Post by TallPaul on Feb 13, 2019 11:08:28 GMT
No interval.
£15 day seats will be available. Just 1 per person.
Under 26s can also book an 'exclusive allocation' of £15 tickets.
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Post by lynette on Feb 13, 2019 11:11:42 GMT
Booked for Maggie and for for the Hytner Dream in the summer which is having the Julius Caesar seating configuration so should be a lark. Or very dark!
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Post by Snciole on Feb 13, 2019 11:46:51 GMT
The Under 35 membership scheme is great value (I am still under 35, thank the lord) so I've booked two £15 tickets for Maggie. Still a lot remaining so I am guessing there will be something for public booking.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2019 11:50:22 GMT
I've never heard of this Maggie Smith. What has she done?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2019 12:09:39 GMT
Does anyone know that if both the people have to be under 35 for the under 35 membership when getting the tickets or just the person purchasing?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2019 12:33:25 GMT
Does anyone know that if both the people have to be under 35 for the under 35 membership when getting the tickets or just the person purchasing? I would assume both people, otherwise it feels ripe for exploitation. |
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Post by callum on Feb 13, 2019 12:34:01 GMT
Is Young Bridge booking open already?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2019 12:36:39 GMT
Public booking is 26th February I believe. Members can book now I think.
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Post by showgirl on Feb 13, 2019 12:42:00 GMT
Yet another apparently popular event/play ( as with All About Eve, the Crimp play at the NT & the Ian McKellen tour) in which I have, fortunately for my finances, zero interest. I do however hope that not all theatres follow suit or I'll be left with nothing to see.
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Post by wickedgrin on Feb 13, 2019 12:56:38 GMT
Maggie Smith alone on stage reads from the last edition of the Yellow Pages.
TOTAL sell out! Phone lines jammed, websites down, queues across Tower Bridge for returns!
Reviews - 5 stars across the board
"The way she said "twenty four hour emergency plumber" was hilarious". Mark Shenton.
"Drains, sinks and toilets unblocked" - a masterclass in timing". Lyn Gardner.
"All damp-proofing and remedial woodworm work undertaken" - revelatory and deeply moving". Quentin Letts.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 13, 2019 13:01:04 GMT
I have a Bridge Theater gift voucher for sale at a discount in Noticeboard. If someone plans on seeing this and can put it to use. Please buy!
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Post by Marwood on Feb 13, 2019 15:03:50 GMT
I used the £10 credit I've had on my account for the last few months and took out an advance membership - I don't know if row AA is going by dayseats but there was none of the £15 stalls seats available for the whole run when I looked, got myself a £25 seat on the side for the end of April.
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Post by altamont on Feb 13, 2019 16:23:35 GMT
I was able to get front-facing AA seats this morning for £25 - so not day seats
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