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Post by ptwest on Mar 26, 2017 19:01:55 GMT
Advice needed - does anyone know what policy the Cambridge theatre has on taking returns? I have two tickets for a Weds matinee in the Easter holiday which i can no longer use. I know there is a no refund policy, but as someone who has previously bought return tickets, they must come from somewhere! Just wondered if anyone knew if they are likely to be amenable.
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Post by daniel on Mar 26, 2017 19:10:41 GMT
Advice needed - does anyone know what policy the Cambridge theatre has on taking returns? I have two tickets for a Weds matinee in the Easter holiday which i can no longer use. I know there is a no refund policy, but as someone who has previously bought return tickets, they must come from somewhere! Just wondered if anyone knew if they are likely to be amenable. See Tickets allow exchanges to a different date for a £3 per ticket fee, if that's of any use to you? As for returns, the general policy in theatre is a straight no unless the performance is sold out, when they will usually refund minus a fee, should the tickets resell. My best advice would be to call See*, or pop into the Box Office if you're local. *presuming that you booked with the official agent. If not, contact your point of purchase. |
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Post by ptwest on Mar 26, 2017 19:17:14 GMT
Thank you Daniel, i booked through RSC. At the moment the performance is not sold out, but maybe I should bide my time and see what happens. Sadly i am not local but it just so happens that I am in London next weekend so I shall pop in and speak to them.
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Post by ptwest on Mar 26, 2017 20:28:52 GMT
Well that was quick - a friend has bought them. Have already used the money to book for 42nd street instead! Thank you for your help.
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Post by madsonmelo on Apr 22, 2017 23:31:29 GMT
Those 5 Pound tickets are really that bad for a first time in this show? I think i Will may queue later today but was wondering if the seat is so bad that I should let to see when I have the chance for a better seat. I Wont be in London for a long time tho lol
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Post by daniel on Apr 22, 2017 23:42:59 GMT
Those 5 Pound tickets are really that bad for a first time in this show? I think i Will may queue later today but was wondering if the seat is so bad that I should let to see when I have the chance for a better seat. I Wont be in London for a long time tho lol the seats aren't great, but they're a fiver so it's all relative. There will be a restricted view with a handrail in your eyeline, but they're still a bargain for the price. |
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Post by madsonmelo on Apr 27, 2017 17:13:43 GMT
It was, indeed, a BARGAIN! I mean, the view was too good to be a fiver!
And what to say about this musical? It's subersive genius, indeed. Minchin's score is brillant, I still think the staging is MARVELOUS as a whole and the entire cast was amazing. Emma Moore was the Matilda and killed, so did the entire adult cast, with a special shout out to the actor playing Mr. Wormwood that I didn't see the name.
It's that kind of musical that really plays tricks with your heart and gives you exciting situations after another and when we get to ''Revolting Children'' it's already too much and you just have to... smile, really really loved.
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Post by danielwhit on Apr 27, 2017 18:55:24 GMT
I entirely agree, I can't praise the production enough. Have not seen the current cast, but the overall production is sublime.
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Post by wicked on Apr 29, 2017 0:54:38 GMT
Something I was wondering the other day, when they have a POC Matilda in the cast, for example Éva-Marie currently, do they have a POC understudy for Mr and/or Mrs Wormwood to go on? Because if they have a black Matilda with two white parents, and clearly show her birth, surely that doesn't make any scientifical sense?
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Post by danb on Apr 29, 2017 4:21:16 GMT
Whereas the ability to make items move on their own is total scientific fact...😂
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2017 10:14:49 GMT
Something I was wondering the other day, when they have a POC Matilda in the cast, for example Éva-Marie currently, do they have a POC understudy for Mr and/or Mrs Wormwood to go on? Because if they have a black Matilda with two white parents, and clearly show her birth, surely that doesn't make any scientifical sense? When I saw Les Mis with Alexia Khadime as Eponine, young Ep was played by a Caucasian little girl. Surely in the 21st century we can understand that what we are watching is a piece of fiction and/or entertainment without getting too hung up on skin colour? We knew we were watching actors and that the likelihood of this happening in reality was slim, yet the show was incredible. |
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Post by cheesy116 on Apr 29, 2017 17:43:08 GMT
Something I was wondering the other day, when they have a POC Matilda in the cast, for example Éva-Marie currently, do they have a POC understudy for Mr and/or Mrs Wormwood to go on? Because if they have a black Matilda with two white parents, and clearly show her birth, surely that doesn't make any scientifical sense? I agree with TM89. The audience go to see the actors play the characters and I don't think the colour of their skin is particularly important. It's a piece of fictional entertainment. |
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Post by danielwhit on Apr 30, 2017 12:45:24 GMT
The RSC have a race blind casting policy, so no, I doubt they do.
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Post by cheesy116 on Apr 30, 2017 15:51:40 GMT
Mrs Wormwood has been played by a black lady on a couple of occasions in the Broadway production whilst the Matilda was white so it's definitely not something they over think.
I like it done that way as it means the best person for the role can get cast without having to narrow it down to skin colour.
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Post by alison on Apr 30, 2017 16:39:59 GMT
Billy Elliott used to have the same situation, too - a non-white Billy with Caucasian parents. It's not an issue as long as you're willing to suspend disbelief.
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Post by danielwhit on Apr 30, 2017 21:21:57 GMT
And, let's face it, you definitely have to do that with Matilda!
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Post by greeny11 on Aug 7, 2017 8:12:51 GMT
The new adult cast has been announced: David Shannon is Miss Trunchbull Gina Beck is Miss Honey Tom Edden is Mr Wormwood Marianne Benedict is Mrs Wormwood The rest of the adult cast are: Keisha Amponsa Banson, Richard Astbury, David Birch, Maria Graciano, Karina Hind, Peter Houston, Katie Lee, Vicki Lee Taylor, Kris Manuel, Bryan Mottram, Tom Muggeridge, Emma Robotham-Hunt, Simon Shorten, Biancha Szynal, Callum Train and Robert Tregoning www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/news/exclusive-new-adult-cast-unveiled-matilda_44295.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=07aug2017 |
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Post by cheesy116 on Aug 7, 2017 10:54:16 GMT
I've always thought Gina would make a great Miss Honey!
A shame to see Craige leave as Miss Trunchbull but he has been there for 3 years so I don't blame him
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Post by SageStageMgr on Aug 7, 2017 12:11:27 GMT
Oh my God!!!! "Big" Dave Shannon as Trunchbull!!!!!
That's hilarious!
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Post by notmymuse on Aug 7, 2017 18:19:01 GMT
Pleased for Gina Beck. I might be tempted to revisit now.
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Post by Michael on Aug 7, 2017 18:30:33 GMT
Yep, her casting made me want to see the show again. Will try to squeeze a visit in during my annual New Year's trip.
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Post by wicked on Nov 6, 2017 22:10:52 GMT
Wondering if anyone has any insights into the best value tickets? Thinking about trying the £5 student ones but a bit worried about the view (or lack thereof)
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Post by Dan213 on Nov 6, 2017 22:38:01 GMT
Wondering if anyone has any insights into the best value tickets? Thinking about trying the £5 student ones but a bit worried about the view (or lack thereof) I completely forgot about the student rate tickets when I went last year and bought one of the ~£50 grand circle seats only to find that my friend had a £5 ticket the row behind me. You’re looking at mid-rear of the grand circle towards the outsides and the few is fairly good although a little distant |
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Post by Mark on Nov 6, 2017 22:43:33 GMT
Always worth asking at the box office on off peak dates, you might just grab a bargain  |
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Post by JJShaw on Nov 7, 2017 9:46:58 GMT
From their website:
Standby Tickets
£30 tickets available for concession groups at the box office for Wednesday matinees (may be offered to non-concession groups at the box office discretion)
I got two for me and my mom one day and we were in the premium seats so you can hopefully get a bargain. I thought if you wanted a really good view at a good price it was more preferable to pay this than the £5 dayseats.
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