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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2020 17:58:04 GMT
Thriller came to Brighton on tour the other week. Thought to myself no one in Brighton will go so maybe Il bag a steal........
Well I was correct that no one in Brighton would want to go but what I didn’t count on was the producers of Thriller - ALL the stalls, dress and upper circle were premium!! ALL!!!
They dropped the prices slightly on the day but by then I’d have rather have been naked in a bucket on a rainy day than give them any money
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Post by Deleted on Jan 18, 2020 18:58:49 GMT
No ordinary person is going to countenance £225 for a night at the theatre are they? Two types of people will - those who want to be seen, and those with more money than sense. Maybe they are one and the same... |
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Post by showtoones on Jan 19, 2020 0:54:55 GMT
No ordinary person is going to countenance £225 for a night at the theatre are they? Two types of people will - those who want to be seen, and those with more money than sense. Maybe they are one and the same... Or maybe just a tourist who justifies the price as part of a holiday. Top broadway prices (non premium) can be 229 so not much difference. I agree it is terrible to have such expensive seats but if people didn’t pay the money, they’d lower the prices |
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Post by fiyero on Jan 19, 2020 8:53:30 GMT
I feel we’re going off topic but if those seats subsidise my cheap ones I’m all for it. I’ve seen Hamilton 8 times for a total cost similar to their top premium price. I know there are only 8 £20 seats but they do exist, as do £37.50 ones. I hope it’s a similar setup for Frozen
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Post by learfan on Jan 19, 2020 9:35:49 GMT
No doubt half the Stalls will be Premium seats at 8 million quid each - but do we think this will be the first show to take top price non premium over £100? I wouldnt be so sure. The broadway show has slightly underperformed and Disneys history in London, aside The Lion King, isnt as strong as Broadway. They have opted for a large theatre so have room for selling more seats but at more reasonable rates, and are obviously chasing the family market. Also dont forget even Aladdins first few previews were priced very cheaply (I saw it for £50 centre stalls row F). If it proves a hit I'm sure prices will rise, but I wonder if they might come in more in line with other west end shows to start with. Agree, ive said this on numerous occasions before, take Lion King out and Disney has not had a great time in the WE. Its clearly not the license to print money people assume. I know its a commercial situation but imo they could do a family ticket for these sort of shows. |
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Post by tonylony on Jan 20, 2020 14:53:17 GMT
Following the discussion on ticket prices, the Frozen site now says:
"Ticket prices vary from £20 to £89.50 and premium tickets are also available. All ticket prices are subject to availability."
So looks like Band A = £89.50
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 20, 2020 17:49:41 GMT
I predict this lasting a very short time in London, once word gets out how terrible it is. Will depends on how long Disney want to bank roll it.
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Post by showtoones on Jan 20, 2020 20:03:50 GMT
The show isn't horrible at all....its just unimaginative. i feel as if the London version will build off some of the criticism it had in New York so it may be different. The show still selling out on Broadway so one never knows, us it is a good family friendly show of we there aren't many in the West End currently.
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Post by dazzerlump on Jan 21, 2020 8:08:01 GMT
I reckoned the pricing structure will be very similar to Mary Poppins. £89.50 for band A is actually a bit cheaper than poppins which is usually £97.50 for weekend perfomances
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 21, 2020 8:13:38 GMT
They should do “Drop off your kid” performances. Let parents who can’t bear the thought of hearing those songs being sqwawked out again dump the kid with a chaperone at the theatre who supervises them while they watch the show. Then mum and dad can go day-drinking round Soho.
People would pay good money for that.
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Post by fiyero on Jan 21, 2020 8:18:08 GMT
They should do “Drop off your kid” performances. Let parents who can’t bear the thought of hearing those songs being sqwawked out again dump the kid with a chaperone at the theatre who supervises them while they watch the show. Then mum and dad can go day-drinking round Soho. People would pay good money for that. I volunteer as tribute. In all seriousness if someone bought my ticket, a Coke and an Icecream I’d do this for any show. I hate paying a lot for a ticket and getting a noisy show but if I’m there in service. Maybe have noisy shows and the occasional 14+ show |
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Post by viserys on Jan 21, 2020 9:02:06 GMT
Just avoid matinees maybe?
While kids can be noisy, I don't think they should be singled out. Drunk grown-ups at jukebox musicals can be just as noisy if not worse, not to mention super-fans screeching and whooping at every song/big note of their favourites. I honestly rather have kids who just don't know better and simply express their joy instead of wanting to draw attention or showing no respect for others.
That said, the Frozen hype is now some years ago. Little girls who sang Let It Go all day long for months will have moved on to their first boyband crushes by now. Even the sequel, while popular, hasn't been half as hyped up.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2020 9:19:25 GMT
Yeah children have an unfair reputation. I generally find them well behaved and not disruptive, plus they often make sightlines clearer. Drunk adults, fangirls and boys and theatre students can be far worse at times
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Post by fiyero on Jan 21, 2020 12:30:07 GMT
Yeah children have an unfair reputation. I generally find them well behaved and not disruptive, plus they often make sightlines clearer. Drunk adults, fangirls and boys and theatre students can be far worse at times Children are fine. It’s the adults that go with them! I have taken many Scouting groups of kids and they always get a little talk on theatre etiquette, recommended to bring sweets in a cup (if at all) etc... Parents either don’t tell the kids what is expected, bring those too young to understand or exhibit poor behaviour themselves. One of my memories from Mary Poppins the first time was a mum stood up fussing over her kid then lofting him up. No effort to avoid blocking the view of others. |
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Post by showtoones on Jan 21, 2020 13:06:12 GMT
I’ve been to many a panto with kids and they always seem well behaved, even when they don’t need to be, the evening shows are at 7pm so there will be kids there too, I can imagine all the little kids who will be dressed up.
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Post by Sam on Jan 21, 2020 13:59:29 GMT
The theatre in New York had TV screens up in the Foyer so that if your children were misbehaving you could take them out so they weren't disturbing other people and not miss the show. Maybe something similar will be implemented in London?
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Post by danb on Jan 21, 2020 14:21:11 GMT
They should do “Drop off your kid” performances. Let parents who can’t bear the thought of hearing those songs being sqwawked out again dump the kid with a chaperone at the theatre who supervises them while they watch the show. Then mum and dad can go day-drinking round Soho. People would pay good money for that. TAKE MY MONEY....NOW! nb my children are 16, 19 & 21. |
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Post by ptwest on Jan 21, 2020 16:00:38 GMT
I've taken many school groups without a problem. Its all down to training.
On the other hand, being a few rows behind the child who spent virtually the entire flight between Copenhagen and Manchester yelling the chorus of "Let It Go" was like torture!
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Post by showtoones on Jan 21, 2020 16:13:53 GMT
Has anyone gotten the email yet about the pre-sale for people who signed up? They said early this week but i've gotten nothing so far...
thanks
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Post by tonylony on Jan 21, 2020 16:49:01 GMT
Has anyone gotten the email yet about the pre-sale for people who signed up? They said early this week but i've gotten nothing so far... thanks Didn't get anything yet. Where did they say early this week? |
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Post by stevej678 on Jan 21, 2020 16:53:59 GMT
Has anyone gotten the email yet about the pre-sale for people who signed up? They said early this week but i've gotten nothing so far... thanks I got that email but nothing since! |
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Post by tonylony on Jan 21, 2020 17:23:25 GMT
Has anyone gotten the email yet about the pre-sale for people who signed up? They said early this week but i've gotten nothing so far... thanks I got that email but nothing since! hmm.. which email? Don't think I even got that one. |
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Post by Sam on Jan 21, 2020 17:32:19 GMT
I got that email but nothing since! hmm.. which email? Don't think I even got that one. I had an email on Friday which gave a link to the performance schedule. |
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Post by learfan on Jan 21, 2020 17:33:19 GMT
Has anyone gotten the email yet about the pre-sale for people who signed up? They said early this week but i've gotten nothing so far... thanks Yep, me, it came last Friday teasing another announcement re prices "early next week". Nothing so far! |
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Post by stevej678 on Jan 21, 2020 17:47:27 GMT
I got that email but nothing since! hmm.. which email? Don't think I even got that one. The email was from Disney Tickets on Friday. It said: |
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