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Post by Jan on Oct 27, 2019 17:59:15 GMT
I wonder why it isn't on at the NT or RSC ? Or rather, I don't.
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Oct 27, 2019 22:02:12 GMT
Tom Stoppard wanted to do it in the commercial West End.
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Post by zahidf on Oct 28, 2019 6:31:50 GMT
Cast seems to scream offers/day seats In what way, please, zahidf? I really rate some of the cast (eg Alexis Zegerman, Adrian Scarborough and Dorothea Myer-Bennett - the last-named seems to pop up everywhere); it's the author himself of whom I am wary. Oh it's not a slight on the quality of the cast, but it's not really a 'name' actor in amongst that, the topic itself isn't massively feel good for the causal tourist and the playwright is possibly past his best. I don't really see a west end selling point for it unless it has amazing reviews of the bat |
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Post by bordeaux on Oct 28, 2019 10:28:53 GMT
I wonder why it isn't on at the NT or RSC ? Or rather, I don't. The story is that the wrote it for Sonia Friedmann in return for Harry Potter tickets. That may well be an ironic embellishment of the truth, but he does seem to have written it for her. Does your 'Or rather, I don't' mean you think the RSC and NT were probably right to turn down the work of a playwright long past his best (given the disappointment of The Hard Problem) or that they turned him down because the literary departments are not competent to judge quality any more given that they may well have other considerations when they pick plays? Of course, both could be true. |
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Oct 28, 2019 10:30:54 GMT
Why assume they were offered it?
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Post by learfan on Oct 28, 2019 12:19:21 GMT
Why assume they were offered it? They weren’t. Fair enough, i can't imagine the RSC would be in the frame anyway. The NT on the other hand. But Stoppard has written for the WE before so its not a huge issue. I would think some "names" will be added to the cast in due course. |
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Post by bordeaux on Nov 3, 2019 17:57:25 GMT
Cast seems to scream offers/day seats In what way, please, zahidf ? I really rate some of the cast (eg Alexis Zegerman, Adrian Scarborough and Dorothea Myer-Bennett - the last-named seems to pop up everywhere); it's the author himself of whom I am wary. Dorothea Myer-Bennett is currently an excellent Beatrice in the Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory (Bristol) production of Much Ado. An enjoyable evening, but not one of their best productions. Quite a few empty seats, which I've not seen at their productions before. I miss the days when one could rely on them being on with a double-bill every spring in Bristol; the new Tobacco Factory management made a mistake by ending that system. |
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Post by Jan on Nov 3, 2019 20:05:03 GMT
In what way, please, zahidf ? I really rate some of the cast (eg Alexis Zegerman, Adrian Scarborough and Dorothea Myer-Bennett - the last-named seems to pop up everywhere); it's the author himself of whom I am wary. Dorothea Myer-Bennett is currently an excellent Beatrice in the Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory (Bristol) production of Much Ado. An enjoyable evening, but not one of their best productions. Quite a few empty seats, which I've not seen at their productions before. I miss the days when one could rely on them being on with a double-bill every spring in Bristol; the new Tobacco Factory management made a mistake by ending that system. That Much Ado is transferring to Wilton’s if anyone is interested. Doesn’t sound like my sort of thing, I preferred their previous fairly austere style under their former director. |
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Post by rumbledoll on Dec 23, 2019 8:41:17 GMT
Oh, the WE prices.. I see they are selling the front row as well.. any rumours about the possible day seats? Would be nice.
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Post by talkingheads on Dec 23, 2019 9:35:36 GMT
Seriously I cannot see this doing well at all. Difficult subject matter with a cast of mostly unknowns (yes very well known in theatreland but I guarantee Joe Public might know Adrian Scarborough from Gavin and Stacey, that is it) so I'm guessing the chances of day seats will be pretty high for this one!
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Post by rumbledoll on Dec 23, 2019 13:01:36 GMT
No celebrities, that’s right.. but if the webpage at DTM does show all the availability, the first two weeks are pretty much sold out..
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Post by Rory on Dec 23, 2019 13:16:30 GMT
Seriously I cannot see this doing well at all. Difficult subject matter with a cast of mostly unknowns (yes very well known in theatreland but I guarantee Joe Public might know Adrian Scarborough from Gavin and Stacey, that is it) so I'm guessing the chances of day seats will be pretty high for this one! Don't underestimate the lure of Stoppard. His name will sell it. It's a big new play with a large cast and a theme which sadly still resonates today. |
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Post by Jon on Dec 23, 2019 18:44:45 GMT
They extended the limited run a while back so it must be selling well
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Post by Rory on Dec 23, 2019 21:15:59 GMT
And Sonia doesn't often pick duds. I anticipate good reviews.
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Post by zahidf on Dec 23, 2019 22:18:45 GMT
40 pounds stall tickets on todaytix
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Post by lynette on Dec 23, 2019 22:36:28 GMT
They extended the limited run a while back so it must be selling well I had difficulty getting the tix I wanted when I booked. |
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Post by londonpostie on Dec 23, 2019 23:06:23 GMT
And Sonia doesn't often pick duds. I anticipate good reviews. If the story is true - that Stoppard wrote it at her request - wasn't she in a difficult position (of what to do with it):'Thanks Tom, it's marvellous. I've found a couple of spare weeks at Bromley' ... |
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Post by Rory on Dec 24, 2019 7:06:01 GMT
She's too shrewd for that!
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Post by vickyg on Jan 9, 2020 14:27:39 GMT
Sonia Friedman was on Graham Norton's radio show on Saturday (4th Jan) and she said that Tom Stoppard wrote the play for her, giving her first refusal, which of course she accepted, and she didn't know the first thing about the subject of the play until shortly before it was given to her completed. It didn't sound like she requested it and it definitely didn't sound like there was any kind of bidding war.
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Post by Polly1 on Jan 15, 2020 13:59:27 GMT
Sorry if I've missed this but do we know if there will be a rush or lottery for this, please? I can't do day seats. Thks.
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Post by theatremad on Jan 15, 2020 16:07:23 GMT
Will there be dayseats from the first performance onwards? Have a vague memory there isn't always
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Post by rumbledoll on Jan 16, 2020 12:20:02 GMT
A friend of mine contacted BO today re:Day seats, here’s the reply quoted:
About day seats, producers confirmed that we will have some for all each performance but at the moment we still do not know how many per person and how much they will cost.
However, we have been informed that they will be only on the Grand Circle level.
I hope this helps.
Kindest regards,
Luca D'Ambrosio
Box Office Clerk
Wyndham's Theatre
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Post by theatremad on Jan 22, 2020 13:08:34 GMT
Been keeping an eye on this Saturday's performance, however it has now disappeared from the calendar completely not even showing as sold out. Has first preview been cancelled?
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Post by lynette on Jan 22, 2020 13:41:36 GMT
I walked past the theatre yesterday. Seems there is a huge cast of children as well as a biggish cast of adults.
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 22, 2020 13:50:27 GMT
Seems there is a huge cast of children as well as a biggish cast of adults. When Sonia Friedman was on with Graham Norton a couple of Saturday's ago, she said it's a cast of 41, including 15 children. Even if it's three teams of 5, that's still (by my maths) a cast of 31 for each performance, which is actually more than the Wyndham's has dressing rooms for! |
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