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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2018 21:51:54 GMT
If it’s going to Glasgow it’ll definitely be at the SECC (is it even called that anymore?) because the King’s is ATG and Mackintosh tours only really do about a handful of ATG venues and they won’t go to one if a non-ATG venue of a similar size is available. (Not even sure if that’s how it works but it sounds accurate) It's either the Kings or Theatre Royal, I work for them both but the person that told me didn't say which of the two it is, I'll try find out. Probably the King’s then because the Royal is a bit too small for Les Mis I think. |
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Post by daniel on May 12, 2018 22:29:32 GMT
It's either the Kings or Theatre Royal, I work for them both but the person that told me didn't say which of the two it is, I'll try find out. Probably the King’s then because the Royal is a bit too small for Les Mis I think. they're very similar in size, but most of the musicals go to the Kings as the Theatre Royal is owned by Scottish Opera, so programming of ballet/opera etc takes priority there. |
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2018 22:49:40 GMT
Probably the King’s then because the Royal is a bit too small for Les Mis I think. they're very similar in size, but most of the musicals go to the Kings as the Theatre Royal is owned by Scottish Opera, so programming of ballet/opera etc takes priority there. I think it’s a shame that most of the big musicals miss out Glasgow and Aberdeen these days in favour of the Playhouse. But if it’s a month long run of Wicked, Matilda or Billy Elliot, the 3,000 seats will be filled by people from all across Scotland in one theatre as opposed to driving the set through the three cities. |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2018 7:16:08 GMT
If it’s going to Glasgow it’ll definitely be at the SECC (is it even called that anymore?) because the King’s is ATG and Mackintosh tours only really do about a handful of ATG venues and they won’t go to one if a non-ATG venue of a similar size is available. (Not even sure if that’s how it works but it sounds accurate) It's either the Kings or Theatre Royal, I work for them both but the person that told me didn't say which of the two it is, I'll try find out. Great, thanks for the info. I think I prefer the Theatre Royal to the Kings - the FOH at the Kings is small, and I just find it overall a bit cramped. It's probably irrational as the Theatre Royal is similar, but having seen a few operas and musicals there, and found it more relaxed. |
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2018 7:20:27 GMT
Are the seats ok? My only experience of the Festival was about 10 years ago to see Blood Brothers, and I remember being quite uncomfortable by the end of the show. It's maybe had a re-fit since then (or was maybe just the seats we had), but it's put me off rushing back. They get sore after a while and the legroom isn't great (even in the stalls) but it's okay-ish in the dress circle. I was quite surprised that they didn't do a bag check. But they made me put my bag in the cloakroom because of how little legroom there was. Yes, I thought that was the case regarding the seats/leg room. At over 6ft, sitting through Les Mis (or Miss Saigon) there isn't too appealing, so going to try and catch Les Mis in Manchester. |
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Post by bimse on May 15, 2018 6:32:17 GMT
They get sore after a while and the legroom isn't great (even in the stalls) but it's okay-ish in the dress circle. I was quite surprised that they didn't do a bag check. But they made me put my bag in the cloakroom because of how little legroom there was. Yes, I thought that was the case regarding the seats/leg room. At over 6ft, sitting through Les Mis (or Miss Saigon) there isn't too appealing, so going to try and catch Les Mis in Manchester. Leg room at the Palace in Manchester isn’t great, certainly not in the dress and upper circles, not sure about the stalls (it’s many years since I sat in the stalls). I’m not very tall so it rarely affects me, but maybe others can advise on the best seats for taller people . |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 15, 2018 6:48:11 GMT
Palace stalls row AA (front row) has loads between the seat and the pit. BB also has enough space to drive a bus through it. A to D all fine for me at 6’3 and my 6’5” friend can also fit because the seatbacks are curved. Rake starts at about D so forward of that you’re flat. It gets tighter as you go back so I’d go for an aisle.
Dress circle is out of the question for tall people, I can’t even sit down in the most expensive seats.
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Post by TallPaul on May 15, 2018 11:57:47 GMT
We're all at it! Still, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.
And you may want to edit your post, TM. I think you've missed an h out.
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Post by tysilio2 on May 15, 2018 14:01:30 GMT
We're all at it! Still, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And you may want to edit your post, TM. I think you've missed an h out. Nearly spat water over my pc 
(Also giggles childishly at BB saying 'gets tighter as you go back....')
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Post by tysilio2 on May 15, 2018 14:27:53 GMT
On a more sensible note, is there any update if/when ATG card holders priority sale may begin for Manchester. I've just received my first ATG card and was expecting to be inundated with emails about all sorts but nothing at all as yet.
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Post by undeuxtrois on May 15, 2018 17:31:57 GMT
What are the chances of decent seats still being available for the Manchester run buying at Christime time?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 15, 2018 17:47:53 GMT
On a more sensible note, is there any update if/when ATG card holders priority sale may begin for Manchester. I've just received my first ATG card and was expecting to be inundated with emails about all sorts but nothing at all as yet. Thank you, let’s get back to serious theatre chat and do feel free to hit the “report” button for the online bullying 😬 Ive been in touch with ATG about the Manc presale. Get this... first they told me it was 12th June (a week after the general sale) then when challenged said they don’t know when it is. They lamely asked me if I was signed up to their emails. Yes! I said, but your system doesn’t work. And not just for me, your syst3m doesn’t work for lots of people. Its all gone quiet. |
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Post by Deleted on May 15, 2018 20:42:48 GMT
On a more sensible note, is there any update if/when ATG card holders priority sale may begin for Manchester. I've just received my first ATG card and was expecting to be inundated with emails about all sorts but nothing at all as yet. Thank you, let’s get back to serious theatre chat and do feel free to hit the “report” button for the online bullying 😬 Ive been in touch with ATG about the Manc presale. Get this... first they told me it was 12th June (a week after the general sale) then when challenged said they don’t know when it is. They lamely asked me if I was signed up to their emails. Yes! I said, but your system doesn’t work. And not just for me, your syst3m doesn’t work for lots of people. Its all gone quiet. A week after the general sale lol, that's hilarious. I had the same problem when trying to find out when the Miss Saigon ATG pre-sale was gonna be. Basically they did not know. Which was odd as they were the theatre that was gonna be selling them. I did get an e-mail when it finally happened though so that is at least promising I suppose. |
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Post by indis on May 26, 2018 6:13:27 GMT
anything new on the tour cast?
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Post by daniel on May 26, 2018 9:37:54 GMT
anything new on the tour cast? a friend of mine is in it, so it has been cast! Not sure if every part is sorted though, nor am I sure when the announcement will be. |
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Post by Deleted on May 28, 2018 6:37:31 GMT
Back to the subject of legroom, if anyone is going to a show at the Edinburgh Playhouse, DO NOT sit in the Rear Balcony if you are above 4”11. I am 6”2 and made the mistake of sitting up there for Wicked the other day.... My knees were so numb and sore after the show I think they needed surgery.
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Post by undeuxtrois on May 28, 2018 11:44:15 GMT
What are the chances that the Manchester tickets will sell out before Christmas?
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Post by cheesy116 on May 29, 2018 0:32:48 GMT
It's either the Kings or Theatre Royal, I work for them both but the person that told me didn't say which of the two it is, I'll try find out. Great, thanks for the info. I think I prefer the Theatre Royal to the Kings - the FOH at the Kings is small, and I just find it overall a bit cramped. It's probably irrational as the Theatre Royal is similar, but having seen a few operas and musicals there, and found it more relaxed. Sorry for the late reply but I finally found out it's the Theatre Royal it's going to be playing at. |
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Post by Deleted on May 30, 2018 6:58:24 GMT
Great, thanks for the info. I think I prefer the Theatre Royal to the Kings - the FOH at the Kings is small, and I just find it overall a bit cramped. It's probably irrational as the Theatre Royal is similar, but having seen a few operas and musicals there, and found it more relaxed. Sorry for the late reply but I finally found out it's the Theatre Royal it's going to be playing at.
Great, thanks for the info!
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Post by iamamazing on May 30, 2018 22:13:32 GMT
I wonder when the WMC are getting this my prediction is sometime next summer or In April 2020 as we've had it as our Christmas show back over a decade ago in 2009 which is were this tour started and I was at the opening night who knew this version would still be playing today  |
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Post by tysilio2 on May 31, 2018 12:09:00 GMT
ATG have just responded to my enquiry stating that priority booking for ATG card holders for Palace Theatre opens at 9am tomorrow morning.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 31, 2018 12:25:29 GMT
Blimey. We’re they going to bother telling anyone?
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2018 12:32:35 GMT
Blimey. We’re they going to bother telling anyone? Probably just intend to mail shot it on the day, like the Rocky Horror pre-sale that kicked off this morning... |
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Post by richey on May 31, 2018 13:52:04 GMT
Blimey. We’re they going to bother telling anyone? The Palace theatre has just posted it on Facebook Bloomin annoying. Getting married tomorrow so got to try and fit in the presale first |
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Post by tysilio2 on May 31, 2018 15:05:23 GMT
Blimey. We’re they going to bother telling anyone? The Palace theatre has just posted it on Facebook Bloomin annoying. Getting married tomorrow so got to try and fit in the presale first ....in the morning? |
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