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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Dec 25, 2023 14:59:01 GMT
Does anyone know what's going on with the front row at the Gillian Lynne? Thought it'd be quite good to go front row, which is currently row B, but it says they 'might' add an extra row? This was the case with Crazy For You too. I think it's to ensure that the view from the front row is adequate which can depend on staging. It's why I haven't yet booked Standing... The front row for the Time Traveller's Wife at the Apollo Theatre was on sale and then withdrawn - my booking was moved back a row. Mrs Doubtfire front row was reduced in price after a lot of seats had already been sold due to the very high stage restricted view there. Wizard Of Oz front row at the Palladium was added late at much reduced prices. Better to wait than have complaints or requests for moves. |
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Post by goldenretriever on Jan 28, 2024 3:03:55 GMT
Do you think they'll announce a day seat policy for this eventually? I've been deciding whether to hold off on my purchase in hope of day seats, or to just take the plunge on a lower priced seat.
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Post by jakobo on Jan 28, 2024 9:27:38 GMT
There’s NT Friday rush for it.
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Post by Being Alive on Jan 28, 2024 10:38:04 GMT
There’s NT Friday rush for it. Oh I wondered if it would be on Friday rush - dear England wasn't but great to hear this is. |
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Post by mrnutz on Jan 31, 2024 19:42:07 GMT
I just clicked into a few random dates early in the run (including the first night) and this seems to have a LOT of availability across all of them.
The curse of the Gillian Lynne?
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Post by lotster on Jan 31, 2024 19:46:24 GMT
I just clicked into a few random dates early in the run (including the first night) and this seems to have a LOT of availability across all of them. The curse of the Gillian Lynne? I remember how tough it was getting tix for the National. I got returns in the end. I have also recommended to lots of people, but perhaps the general public (rather than regular theatre goers) still don't recognise the name/title? Maybe people are waiting for offers? |
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Post by alece10 on Jan 31, 2024 20:01:36 GMT
Or maybe everyone who wants to see it have already seen it at the NT.
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Post by bigredapple on Jan 31, 2024 21:08:36 GMT
‘24 hour dale’ on TodayTix that was extended a couple times too
Have shows in the Gillian Lynne done well before? Prior to C4Y?
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Post by alece10 on Jan 31, 2024 21:13:52 GMT
‘24 hour dale’ on TodayTix that was extended a couple times too Have shows in the Gillian Lynne done well before? Prior to C4Y? Lehman Trilogy did well as did War Horse. And don't forget Cats which was there for years. |
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Post by mattnyc on Jan 31, 2024 21:20:58 GMT
“School of Rock” ran for over 3 years, I think.
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Post by goldenretriever on Feb 1, 2024 1:26:24 GMT
‘24 hour dale’ on TodayTix that was extended a couple times too Have shows in the Gillian Lynne done well before? Prior to C4Y? The sale prices I was shown were still more expensive than the prices on the show's website though, not sure what was up with that. |
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Post by n1david on Feb 1, 2024 10:53:44 GMT
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Post by erik24601 on Feb 1, 2024 12:14:03 GMT
The fact that £75/£65 is a genuine reduction these days makes me feel sick. |
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Post by ShoreditchTom on Feb 1, 2024 13:06:08 GMT
I can't see this being a hard ticket to get looking at current sales - (sadly) like Crazy for You I think lack of international tourist recognition and lack of "tv famous" casting etc means a decent and very easy daily lottery/rush offer will emerge. I hope I am wrong though as shows need to do well to keep theatre alive.
It's a shame they do appear to be repeating Crazy for You's mistake of pricing it too high in the first place. At the very least discount the first two weeks heavily and fill the theatre and build a buzz?
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Post by erik24601 on Feb 1, 2024 13:21:39 GMT
I can't see this being a hard ticket to get looking at current sales - (sadly) like Crazy for You I think lack of international tourist recognition and lack of "tv famous" casting etc means a decent and very easy daily lottery/rush offer will emerge. I hope I am wrong though as shows need to do well to keep theatre alive. It's a shame they do appear to be repeating Crazy for You's mistake of pricing it too high in the first place. At the very least discount the first two weeks heavily and fill the theatre and build a buzz? I guess they were hoping to go straight in off the bat of the previous runs... anybody remember how it was priced previously? |
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Post by Being Alive on Feb 1, 2024 13:25:01 GMT
Standard NT pricing with lots of the circle at £20.
It was always going to be a tough sell in town with no stars and not based on a book or film - they'll do well to push through 6 months I think (with a lot of discounting) and then this'll quietly fade away I figure
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Post by blobble84 on Feb 1, 2024 14:41:35 GMT
Given how poorly it's selling, I was amazed to walk past the theatre on Saturday and see that almost a month after Crazy For You closed, all their signage was still up - absolutely no hint of a new show except for a tiny board just inside the theatre, next to a sign saying that the box office is open 12-6 - and even then it was 5pm and closed!
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Post by Jay on Feb 2, 2024 15:47:48 GMT
The first preview has been cancelled. I’ve just received this email:
“Due to the large scale and technical demands of Standing at the Sky's Edge, the producers have regrettably taken the decision to cancel the first preview performance on Thursday 8 February at 7:30pm.
We know how much you were looking forward to seeing the show, and we are very sorry for the inconvenience it may cause. The next available performance following your previous booking is Friday 9
February at 7:30pm.
To request your exchange to an alternative performance or a refund, please click on the form below no later than the Wednesday 7 February.”
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Post by mrnutz on Feb 2, 2024 15:56:29 GMT
This is very annoying as I wanted to be at the first show!
Oh well, guess I'll take the refund and rebook for a later performance with one of the many incoming deals.
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Post by showtoones on Feb 4, 2024 6:49:02 GMT
This is a show that’s gonna depend on reviews.
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Post by erik24601 on Feb 4, 2024 11:39:38 GMT
This is a show that’s gonna depend on reviews. I wonder how many outlets will re-review though? A lot don't review a show twice when it transfers. |
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Feb 4, 2024 11:47:50 GMT
This is a show that’s gonna depend on reviews. I wonder how many outlets will re-review though? A lot don't review a show twice when it transfers. It has great reviews, success depends on marketing. |
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Post by apubleed on Feb 4, 2024 11:53:48 GMT
Is it me or are too many first preview cancelled? Seems like a lot over the past year haha.
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Post by erik24601 on Feb 4, 2024 12:08:10 GMT
I wonder how many outlets will re-review though? A lot don't review a show twice when it transfers. It has great reviews, success depends on marketing. Agreed. |
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Post by erik24601 on Feb 4, 2024 12:09:56 GMT
Is it me or are too many first preview cancelled? Seems like a lot over the past year haha. Yes - especially given the length of get-in time that they seem to have had for this one. I'm sure I saw a post elsewhere on line that showed them putting the set up at the beginning of this week. Considering it's not a 'new' production, you would think it would pretty much just sit in place and be ready to open on time. |
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