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Post by allthewayback on Mar 13, 2019 17:24:11 GMT
And 4* from the guardian
Wildl! I love my plays divisive.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2019 22:22:55 GMT
I’m so tempted to see this. I’ve watched every episode of ER three times. I like a new play. I run a business that is helping address underpresentation in tech. But I just get a sense that all my buttons are going to be pressed and it’s going to be painful to watch. I like to have my opinions challenged, but everything points to a wasted opportunity.
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Post by asfound on Mar 14, 2019 9:27:28 GMT
Serious question, bit off topic - does anybody take Time Out and their reviews seriously? They have no credibility as it is pretty well known that they are paid for most of their reviews (I know this one is unlikely even though I've been informed that divided /negative reviews aren't necessarily indicative that they are free from paid influence). But generally I find their arts reviews (and restaurant reviews for that matter) uninformed, poorly written, sub-student union, NME/Vice reject drivel. Especially this Andrzej Lukowski guy, who I can't read without cringing. He also seems to have a bit of a race fetish. |
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Post by maggiem on Mar 14, 2019 16:32:53 GMT
4* in the Metro this morning. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2019 16:49:53 GMT
Serious question, bit off topic - does anybody take Time Out and their reviews seriously? I only take them seriously if they agree with my own view of the production. |
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Post by drmaplewood on Mar 14, 2019 17:32:27 GMT
Fully agree with the Time Out review, thought this was dreadful. Ill-judged in every way.
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Post by turbo25 on Mar 15, 2019 15:39:23 GMT
I loved this. I found it thought provoking, funny and particularly well acted by Alex Kingston (what a treat to have her on stage in London). It read as pure satire to me, so I was rather surprised by some of the reviews.
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Post by rosmersholm on Mar 18, 2019 12:31:14 GMT
Does anyone have any idea what's going in to Traf 1 after this?
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Post by joem on Apr 2, 2019 21:09:43 GMT
First few minutes I thought I was going to hate this but it ended up being an interesting, thought-provoking play: a play of ideas delivered through a family drama. People who think they have the answers to all the universe's problems will hate this, those who believe its rather more nuanced than black and white may enjoy it. Not sure some of the contributors to the programme have actually seen the play.
Well acted but needed a little more variety in tempo and emphasis I thought.
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Post by showgirl on Apr 5, 2019 3:44:28 GMT
They definitely don't do day seats as having been unable to book via the Todaytix offer (as I wasn't sure how soon I'd be able to attend post-op), I tried yesterday shortly before the matinee, when according to several websites there were still lots of tix unsold at the higher price levels. They turned me away without a blink so possibly my loss but certainly theirs in terms of revenue. I had a back-up plan so went to see something else; I'd still like to see this but not at rack rates.
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Post by Mark on Apr 5, 2019 10:55:11 GMT
Finally got my plans sorted and the ticket I wanted had gone by the time I went to book  . If anyone finds any offers, let me know. |
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Post by nash16 on Apr 5, 2019 13:30:34 GMT
They definitely don't do day seats as having been unable to book via the Todaytix offer (as I wasn't sure how soon I'd be able to attend post-op), I tried yesterday shortly before the matinee, when according to several websites there were still lots of tix unsold at the higher price levels. They turned me away without a blink so possibly my loss but certainly theirs in terms of revenue. I had a back-up plan so went to see something else; I'd still like to see this but not at rack rates. Had exactly the same thing. Rocked up and asked for a cheapie knowing there were lots of full price left, and they said £35 is your cheapest. And carried on typing. I checked for the evening as well and got the same reaction. Like you, I'd rather save my trade for elsewhere. Even with the Today Tix front row offer. Some box offices... |
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Post by showgirl on Apr 5, 2019 13:50:36 GMT
Quite a long run though so it will be interesting to see if the day seat/offer situation changes. By which time, however, some of us may have lost interest or made other plans...
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Post by showgirl on Apr 5, 2019 19:14:33 GMT
Indeed, @theatremonkey, as we all want theatre in general to thrive and good work to do well, but the attitude of the box office in this case seems shockingly cavalier. There are polite ways of turning people down but you'd expect staff to show some interest and make an effort to achieve a sale. Potential customers who've taken the trouble to turn up in person are obviously pretty serious.
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Post by Mark on Apr 24, 2019 20:47:56 GMT
Caught this tonight from the front row (TodayTix have them for £25) and it was a 5* knockout for me. I laughed out loud, I was shocked, I cringed, I was just completely engrossed.
Alex Kingston was fantastic, and Ben Edelman gives such a physical and intense speech the audience just don’t know how to react to it.
So glad I caught this, easily one of my top plays so far this year.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Apr 24, 2019 21:13:23 GMT
Caught this tonight from the front row (TodayTix have them for £25) and it was a 5* knockout for me. I laughed out loud, I was shocked, I cringed, I was just completely engrossed. Alex Kingston was fantastic, and Ben Edelman gives such a physical and intense speech the audience just don’t know how to react to it. So glad I caught this, easily one of my top plays so far this year. What is the view like from front row (row AAA). Much neckache? |
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Post by Mark on Apr 24, 2019 21:17:19 GMT
Absolutely fine. Not as bad as it was for Apologia as the stage was lower. I’d avoid seats 1/2 as there’s a large table in front of these throughout. I was in 5 and it was great.
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Post by d'James on Apr 24, 2019 21:38:24 GMT
Are they selling the script?
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Post by allthewayback on May 2, 2019 15:29:25 GMT
Not selling the script - don’t think it’s published yet!
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Post by missthelma on May 23, 2019 11:54:15 GMT
Although it's fairly redundant recommending this as it closes this week, I only managed to get to see it on Tuesday. My first trip had to be abandoned due to a dog related need (only thing more important than theatre)
I thought this was excellent, truly skewering people who often make the pursuit of (real) equality more difficult with their well meaning but often damaging ideas. The 1 star review from Time Out makes perfect sense as they are a shining example of the idiocy the play goes for. Having no POC on stage is absolutely perfect in light of what the play is saying and also uses as a plot point with the references to the former school newspaper editor. I can understand why some people feel uncomfortable as the play is a bit polemical which can turn people off; the same flaw as the characters really.
Very good performances from the whole cast especially Alex Kingston who never leaves the stage. There were some scattered seats about so if you have yet to see this I would definitely say take a chance. If nothing else it provides food for thought.
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Post by maggiem on May 31, 2019 13:26:07 GMT
I will be seeing this at the Lowry on 22/06, for the matinee. Really looking forward to it.
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Post by londonpostie on May 31, 2019 14:10:45 GMT
Hmmm. Wish I could be more enthusiastic. I came away thinking any parent who has negotiated the London education system in the past 20 years knows more about the myriad contradictions, dilemmas, hypocrisy, and moral duplicity of trying to do the best for your children while supporting the principles of state education .. than does an affluent New Yorker (this is on a transfer). London is a lot more complicated than this. Even the shape - the son embracing and mirroring back to his parents their apparent social values felt too inevitable and almost clumsy.
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Post by lonlad on May 31, 2019 15:48:07 GMT
Strange objection above since it misrepresents Charlie's dilemma. I've seen this play three times now (including once in NYC) and can't recommend it highly enough: it's about a lot more than getting into an Ivy League college -- the fault lines in a marriage and a friendship, as well, for starters. Don't miss it.
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