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Post by rumbledoll on Jun 29, 2016 10:44:19 GMT
High numbers side, anything that gives a clear view to the top of the stage - basically, forward of row J. Tickets are priced in direct proportion to view, go H to D, as close to the expensive seats as you can. DO NOT take anything on the "low numbers" side forward of row G. You will miss a lot. Stick to high numbers if you can. That's much help, thanks! 
The rake is also shallow in this theatre I've heard?
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 2, 2016 22:20:42 GMT
Nice to bump into a fellow board member at the show tonight. Though not sure if I should be worried that I'm being recognised because of how much I've posted in this thread!
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Post by stevej678 on Jul 3, 2016 18:24:43 GMT
First time seeing the show this afternoon and I was crying with laughter. As good as their previous work is, this is in a different league for me. A privilege to see such inspired creative genius on show, in both the writing and the staging as well as the performances.
Ellie Morris was on for Nancy Wallinger and did a great job.
I wonder if Henry Lewis could be persuaded to release his own sat nav. His booming dulcet tones would make every car journey so much more entertaining. Honestly, he only has to open his mouth and I'm in stitches before he's even said anything.
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Post by Stasia on Jul 5, 2016 7:12:47 GMT
Saw this a couple of weeks ago and had loads of fun. It's quite refreshing to see the cast looking and acting as different characters (comparing to their previous couple of shows)
Although still would prefer something-else-going-wrong (with the Crocodile, please!)
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Post by Stasia on Jul 5, 2016 7:36:21 GMT
And for those who wants to see covers: @westendcovers on twitter announced covers the week i was watching it, so they probably get the information.
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Post by lou on Jul 5, 2016 18:13:23 GMT
Could anyone help with some seating advice for this please? I've studied theatremonkey.com but can't quite make my mind up!
I'd quite like a bargain as I may have booked far too many shows for my holiday already! I can't decide between front row for £40.75, stalls C22 for £16.25 or D22 for £30.75. Both listed as restricted view. I'd like to save as much money as possible and don't mind missing a tiny bit but as it will probably be my only trip to see the show I'd also like the best balance between cost and view.
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Post by lou on Jul 5, 2016 21:27:02 GMT
Thanks theatremonkey
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Post by Dawnstar on Jul 5, 2016 21:54:20 GMT
And for those who wants to see covers: @westendcovers on twitter announced covers the week i was watching it, so they probably get the information. They sometimes tweet cover information but not always, for instance they haven't mentioned any of Ellie's dates as far as I recall. Also no mention so far that Gareth's on this week, for Sam tonight-Thursday then Mitch Friday-Sunday. (Which is why I am writing this on a train home from London!) ETA 9/7/16: in fairness to West End Covers, they have just tweeted that Gareth's on for Mitch today & tomorrow |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2016 4:43:01 GMT
I booked a ticket for this. Should I be there 20-30 min before the performance? TPTGW and PPGW had amazing pre-show fun. Does this one have it?
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Post by danielwhit on Aug 6, 2016 21:35:09 GMT
Was in the audience tonight - their continual tinkering with the script and staging just betters it every time. Such is the advantage of having your writers in the cast, I guess!
Now the flowers Sam buys for Caprice are labelled as RIP. She doesn't make reference to it but this does mean Simon the seagull gets his own headstone later on.
I'm sure there are plenty of small changes - but this certainly gets better with age.
Gareth was on for Mitch, very solid. Not quite the sparkle in the eye Henry has, but a very believable crook. Need to get down to see some more of the covers.
What's this about them having new understudies? That wasn't obvious tonight in the ensemble stuff (Ellie was mostly doubling in for what Gareth usually does).
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Post by Scots UK Theatre on Aug 7, 2016 15:18:07 GMT
I booked a ticket for this. Should I be there 20-30 min before the performance? TPTGW and PPGW had amazing pre-show fun. Does this one have it? No pre show. |
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Post by Dawnstar on Aug 7, 2016 20:24:39 GMT
What's this about them having new understudies? That wasn't obvious tonight in the ensemble stuff (Ellie was mostly doubling in for what Gareth usually does). There are 2 new understudies, 1 male & 1 female. I've seen Mark Hammersley on a couple of times but he wasn't doing a full track, just the line about Sam being the best lawyer & the 2nd seagull scene. I haven't seen Holly Sumpton on yet. I was told the last time I asked that they were still rehearsing but that was 2 or 3 weeks ago so you'd think they would be rehearsed in by now. |
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Post by Dawnstar on Aug 13, 2016 23:40:50 GMT
Further to my previous post, Holly Sumpton was on today. I understand it was her first time on. However she was only in the Act 2 opening church scene. I'm still not sure why the new understudies aren't doing full track covering.
Ellie Morris was on for Ruth today, pleased I finally managed to see her. I thought she did a good job in a role that doesn't fit her as well as Caprice does. No amount of costuming, wigging & make up can disguise the fact that she looks about 25 years too young to be Dave Hearn's mother!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2016 16:51:37 GMT
Seeing this at 7pm today! So excited.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2016 21:43:00 GMT
It was so funny! What I brilliant show. The scene at Caprice's apartament had me in stitches.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 16:31:04 GMT
Saw this for the first time yesterday afternoon, spur of the moment... and I loved it! I wasn't sure a the every beginning, but once the scnee with the fence happened, I was toally on board! The cast are fantastic, the script brilliant. I would be interested to go again and see exactly what is ad-libbed, what is scripted, it wad brilliant! And the set really surprised me. I went in expecting very basic and to an extent it was basic, but the scenes in the second half toward the end I was really surprised just how much was going on with it! It was also lovely to see, on a Sundsy afternoon, a near full house, by the looks of it, on all three levels. I was in the second row and it looked pretty much full to me! I am rarely so impressed by plays that I want to go back. Curious Incident, Let The Right One In and y Night With Reg are the only ones previous to this that have made me want to return, but I would definately return to this show again, I loved it! And I hope and have a feeling it could nab that Comedy award at the Olivier's! It was also my first fortay into Mischief Theatre Company and I will 100% be making visits to their other two shows and whatever comes next! Just fantastic! |
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Post by Dawnstar on Oct 10, 2016 17:33:41 GMT
^ They usually only ad lib in this one if something goes wrong, although there have been so many script changes over the run that it can be hard to tell!
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Post by theatremadness on Oct 10, 2016 18:45:08 GMT
Ah I was also there yesterday afternoon, danieljohnson14 !!! Row C of dress circle, sorry to have missed you! My 2nd time and loved it just as much. You're totally right it actually does take a little bit to get going, I'd forgotten from the first time, but once it hits its stride, it doesn't stop and it's totally joyous and I hope it runs and runs and runs. I used the Sunday Saver (managed to get them on the day), which is Band A seats (usually £50-odd) for £25 on both shows on a Sunday. They do this for PTGW too, for anyone who may be interested! And this might be one for @theatremonkey - not tread on toes but just as an observant audience member I must stress!! - but I was in Row C Dress Circle with my friend, seats 6 & 7, which I saw were red on your plan which I check for any theatre before I book tickets! As it happens, the pillar is actually between seats 8 & 9, as seats 1 & 2 of Row C are actually separate to the rest of the row for some reason. So C1 & 2, a gap for the aisle, then the rest of Row C from 3 onward. Probably haven't explained myself very well! This means that I would say that 6 & 7, even for the normal £50, I would rate definitely white (if not green when using the Sunday Saver!), as it offers a really fantastic view, with only a minuscule fraction of action missed at the window of Caprice's apartment. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 19:19:58 GMT
Ah I was also there yesterday afternoon, danieljohnson14 !!! Row C of dress circle, sorry to have missed you! My 2nd time and loved it just as much. You're totally right it actually does take a little bit to get going, I'd forgotten from the first time, but once it hits its stride, it doesn't stop and it's totally joyous and I hope it runs and runs and runs. I used the Sunday Saver (managed to get them on the day), which is Band A seats (usually £50-odd) for £25 on both shows on a Sunday. They do this for PTGW too, for anyone who may be interested! And this might be one for @theatremonkey - not tread on toes but just as an observant audience member I must stress!! - but I was in Row C Dress Circle with my friend, seats 6 & 7, which I saw were red on your plan which I check for any theatre before I book tickets! As it happens, the pillar is actually between seats 8 & 9, as seats 1 & 2 of Row C are actually separate to the rest of the row for some reason. So C1 & 2, a gap for the aisle, then the rest of Row C from 3 onward. Probably haven't explained myself very well! This means that I would say that 6 & 7, even for the normal £50, I would rate definitely white (if not green when using the Sunday Saver!), as it offers a really fantastic view, with only a minuscule fraction of action missed at the window of Caprice's apartment. Ah a shame, I would of written on here I was going but it was very last minute! Woulda been nice to meet you but I'm sure we will meet in the not too distant glad you enjoyed the show though! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2016 20:16:24 GMT
I really want to take a group from work to see this, but as far as it's possible, I'd like them to see the Mischief lot rather than understudies. Anyone know if the team tweet understudy dates? (We'd be going probably mid to late Nov.)
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Post by londonmzfitz on Oct 11, 2016 14:02:34 GMT
CHILDREN IN NEED - GALA PERFORMANCE
JOIN RADIO 2 AND FRIENDS ON 27TH OCTOBER AT 7.30PM to celebrate BBC Children in Need.
All ticket proceeds, after costs, will benefit BBC Children in Need, Top price VIP tickets include an invitation to join us at a pre-theatre VIP drinks reception at Le Meridien Hotel in London's Piccadilly hosted by many of our Radio 2 Presenters and friends.
Prices
Gala Premium £150.00
Gala A £100.00
Gala Partial Limitation £80.00
Gala Restricted View £80.00
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Post by Dawnstar on Oct 11, 2016 19:13:13 GMT
I really want to take a group from work to see this, but as far as it's possible, I'd like them to see the Mischief lot rather than understudies. Anyone know if the team tweet understudy dates? (We'd be going probably mid to late Nov.) The understudies sometimes tweet when they're on, as does the West End Covers Twitter, but this is usually only on the day, or at the start of a week on, rather than in advance so it probably won't help if you want to make a group booking in advance. |
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Post by stefy69 on Oct 25, 2016 7:59:43 GMT
Off to see this at tomorrow's matinee and really looking forward to it.
A quick question : as it been so long since I've been to the Criterion does anyone know how long before the matiness performance the bar opens please ?
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Post by stefy69 on Oct 27, 2016 6:23:36 GMT
Oh my gosh !" This is brilliant ! I adored The Play That Goes Wrong and this is certainly up there with it, enjoyed it so much I'm going go book to see it again.
If you want to banish post Brexit blues GO GO GO
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2016 20:45:52 GMT
Now extended through October 29, 2017. Another long running success for Mischief Theatre thus far it seems! |
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