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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2021 15:26:23 GMT
Expecting my single ticket to be cancelled in 3....2....
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Post by fiyero on Jun 18, 2021 15:27:00 GMT
Expecting my single ticket to be cancelled in 3....2.... I’m wondering about my pair for this and my 7 for Joseph! |
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Post by musicalmarge on Jun 18, 2021 15:27:11 GMT
Actually the world premiere of new musical Lady Chatterley's Lover will open at the Shaftesbury Theatre tonight. I’m sure there are others too. Cinderella is NOT the first pandemic musical.
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Post by fluxcapacitor on Jun 18, 2021 15:29:24 GMT
I wonder which venues will take part in the pilot scheme? I've mentioned the Bridge but I wouldn't be surprised if we see the likes of the ROH and the Coliseum take part as well as regional venues like Chichester. My guess is none - it's all too late. I agree, I doubt anyone will take part. It's all too late, and ALW has also set a precedent now that it's unfair for one or two places to be allowed to open without restrictions when others aren't. Plus, is it worth all the hassle for 4 weeks when they'll soon be fully open anyway? It might cost more in the long term to have to install whatever testing/tracing systems required for the pilot schemes than it would to just wait out the 4 weeks at 50%. I think his statement is surprisingly well done. He should have thought about that stuff before he boasted about opening up regardless and that they'd have to come and arrest him, but hey ho. At least it's opening, and - really - it only affects previews. I just hope there's some flexibility in how tickets are returned and allocated. It would be great if they reached out in some way to first give people the option to switch to later in the run rather than just pick at random. It's easier for some people (London-based) to accept a replacement ticket for later in the run than it is for others who have booked for a specific weekend. Though that's probably hard given the timeframe. |
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Post by alece10 on Jun 18, 2021 15:29:38 GMT
I wonder which venues will take part in the pilot scheme? I've mentioned the Bridge but I wouldn't be surprised if we see the likes of the ROH and the Coliseum take part as well as regional venues like Chichester. Too late for Chichester, they have already moved my booking and contacted all affected customers. |
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Post by alison on Jun 18, 2021 15:34:10 GMT
Oh look, another show that I fully expect to be booted out of since I'm on my own. I paid £100 for a good seat intentionally for being at the first performance of a brand new show where we don't know what to expect, I'm not willing to pay that much to be booted later in the run so they'd better be willing to let me have a refund and rebook a cheaper seat.  |
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Post by Jon on Jun 18, 2021 15:43:24 GMT
I agree, I doubt anyone will take part. It's all too late, and ALW has also set a precedent now that it's unfair for one or two places to be allowed to open without restrictions when others aren't. Plus, is it worth all the hassle for 4 weeks when they'll soon be fully open anyway? It might cost more in the long term to have to install whatever testing/tracing systems required for the pilot schemes than it would to just wait out the 4 weeks at 50%. I think his statement is surprisingly well done. He should have thought about that stuff before he boasted about opening up regardless and that they'd have to come and arrest him, but hey ho. At least it's opening, and - really - it only affects previews. I just hope there's some flexibility in how tickets are returned and allocated. It would be great if they reached out in some way to first give people the option to switch to later in the run rather than just pick at random. It's easier for some people (London-based) to accept a replacement ticket for later in the run than it is for others who have booked for a specific weekend. Though that's probably hard given the timeframe. I still think there are going to be pilots within a theatre or a concert venue otherwise why mention it in the speech on Monday? I suspect there are agreements in place which have to be finalised. |
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Post by marob on Jun 18, 2021 15:49:53 GMT
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Post by FairyGodmother on Jun 18, 2021 15:53:52 GMT
I think so. I sometimes watch Carrie's vlogs and she's been saying that she can't show much of the rehearsals now they're in costume.
Who do we think the man in leather straps (? no idea what they're called) is?
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Post by alece10 on Jun 18, 2021 16:03:22 GMT
Just had an e mail from Gillian Lynne theatre expecting the worst but it just repeated ALW's statement and saying they would be in touch soon.
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Post by fluxcapacitor on Jun 18, 2021 16:39:32 GMT
I agree, I doubt anyone will take part. It's all too late, and ALW has also set a precedent now that it's unfair for one or two places to be allowed to open without restrictions when others aren't. Plus, is it worth all the hassle for 4 weeks when they'll soon be fully open anyway? It might cost more in the long term to have to install whatever testing/tracing systems required for the pilot schemes than it would to just wait out the 4 weeks at 50%. I think his statement is surprisingly well done. He should have thought about that stuff before he boasted about opening up regardless and that they'd have to come and arrest him, but hey ho. At least it's opening, and - really - it only affects previews. I just hope there's some flexibility in how tickets are returned and allocated. It would be great if they reached out in some way to first give people the option to switch to later in the run rather than just pick at random. It's easier for some people (London-based) to accept a replacement ticket for later in the run than it is for others who have booked for a specific weekend. Though that's probably hard given the timeframe. I still think there are going to be pilots within a theatre or a concert venue otherwise why mention it in the speech on Monday? I suspect there are agreements in place which have to be finalised. I honestly think you're giving Boris Johnson too much credit. Even Lloyd Webber himself said he was "surprised" when he heard Cinderella mentioned as one of the possible pilot schemes by the PM the other day. I doubt the government had given it much thought before making the delay announcement - beyond possibly a quick discussion about the possibility of allowing some productions to continue via pilot schemes which meant it was in Johnson's head as a possibility on Monday. They haven't cared much for theatre for the majority of the last 18 months, I doubt they're giving it any real effort with (possibly) only a month of restrictions to go. I do, however, think it's the right decision from Lloyd Webber's part. There was a lot of unease on social media about Cinderella getting preferred treatment and being allowed to go ahead as planned. He's avoiding a lot of possible negative press by sticking beside the rest of the industry. |
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Post by stuartmcd on Jun 18, 2021 16:43:55 GMT
Now we wait until the emails come through about tickets. Fingers crossed for everyone that you get to keep your original dates!
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Post by stagebyte on Jun 18, 2021 16:51:01 GMT
So half the audience getting kicked out Not the theatre’s fault but I hoped I was done with all this after having it for Les Mis and Panto at christmas Well they could’ve avoided it by only selling socially distanced first and adding in extras after confirmation they could ? 🤷🏻♀️ |
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Post by stagebyte on Jun 18, 2021 16:52:10 GMT
I think so. I sometimes watch Carrie's vlogs and she's been saying that she can't show much of the rehearsals now they're in costume. Who do we think the man in leather straps (? no idea what they're called) is? Bondage? 😂 |
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Post by Jon on Jun 18, 2021 17:00:01 GMT
I honestly think you're giving Boris Johnson too much credit. Even Lloyd Webber himself said he was "surprised" when he heard Cinderella mentioned as one of the possible pilot schemes by the PM the other day. I doubt the government had given it much thought before making the delay announcement - beyond possibly a quick discussion about the possibility of allowing some productions to continue via pilot schemes which meant it was in Johnson's head as a possibility on Monday. They haven't cared much for theatre for the majority of the last 18 months, I doubt they're giving it any real effort with (possibly) only a month of restrictions to go. I do, however, think it's the right decision from Lloyd Webber's part. There was a lot of unease on social media about Cinderella getting preferred treatment and being allowed to go ahead as planned. He's avoiding a lot of possible negative press by sticking beside the rest of the industry. I think had ALW not huffed and puffed saying he would sue the government or willing to be arrested, he probably would have considered taking part but he would have looked like a hypocrite slagging off the government one minute only to work with them weeks later. |
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Post by alison on Jun 18, 2021 17:06:07 GMT
I think so. I sometimes watch Carrie's vlogs and she's been saying that she can't show much of the rehearsals now they're in costume. Who do we think the man in leather straps (? no idea what they're called) is?
He looks a lot like Caleb Roberts (playing Prince Charming) to me. Interesting costume choice there.  |
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Post by scarpia on Jun 18, 2021 17:21:45 GMT
He actually makes some good points in his statement. Though it hasn't gone down well with others in the industry... |
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Post by richey on Jun 18, 2021 17:26:49 GMT
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Post by max on Jun 18, 2021 17:28:06 GMT
Howling here. He gives thanks for messages:
"including those who wanted to come and bring me cake in jail"
After daring to do a C-word joke on the Maria casting show, you can never be sure with ALW's faux innocent sense of humour. Or maybe he's been around Emerald's script too long.
They're all 'self cleaning jokes' as Wendy Richard said of 'Are You Being Served?', quoting the writers.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Jun 18, 2021 17:33:24 GMT
He actually makes some good points in his statement. Though it hasn't gone down well with others in the industry... Too right; I agree with everything that's been said. ALW has a superiority complex...He decided to just promote himself through the whole pandemic. I'm not surprised that people in the industry are frustrated. He's a LORD. AS IF, he would go to jail with all his billions. |
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Post by max on Jun 18, 2021 17:37:54 GMT
Adam Lenson does some brilliant things, but is also in danger of having a coterie around him and often overplays his hand.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jun 18, 2021 17:42:41 GMT
I don't think we need people in the Theatre industry slagging each other off. I'm afraid that I think AL without the W on the end comes across worse with comments like that imo.
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Post by marob on Jun 18, 2021 17:47:51 GMT
It’s pretty narcissistic to compare a verbatim musical with a small cast that only played 5 performances to a full blown West End musical by a world famous composer and an Oscar winning writer.
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Post by firefingers on Jun 18, 2021 17:51:30 GMT
Ignore me
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Post by properjob on Jun 18, 2021 17:51:55 GMT
I still think Boris made up the trial on the spot when he was asked in the press conference.
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