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Post by schuttep on Aug 2, 2019 13:27:45 GMT
I've been going for over 20 years and only been rained off once. That was the last performance of To Kill a Mockingbird and it was cancelled at the interval! And it was a really good show! Luckily they brought it back the following year so I was able to use my ticket to book again - at the original price obvs! There is no expiry date on a ticket where a performance has been cancelled.
Please don't take umbrellas - they block the view for those behind you.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Aug 2, 2019 14:22:38 GMT
And don't go to the Globe or Madame Tussauds. Both full of tourist gimmicks
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Post by richey on Aug 2, 2019 16:45:52 GMT
^Yep, a fiver each. Sort of very thin bin bag with a hood and holes for arms (no sleeves). Should even fit a bear.  yup I got some from a shop opposite work for a pound, so you can get them more cheaply here in Manchester |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 2, 2019 17:38:54 GMT
Was going to add "take insect repellent," but it seems rather redundant in cases where you are bringing your own insects anyway... 😞 |
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Post by peggs on Aug 2, 2019 18:53:34 GMT
In the old day, you just rolled up with your sarnies and your blankets and sat wherever you liked. And they continued through monsoons in front of just a couple in the audience until you couldn’t see the actors. Can’t help thinking something has been lost. That sounds rather appealing, mine is the sort of misguided character that would feel pride in staying in a downpour as others left. Only been once and went to a matinee in case I got lost in dark and then it was fine getting out though I wonder if it's only a different exit after the evening performance so it was simpler? I realised when I got there should have gone earlier to enjoy the park. It was decidedly threatening and I spent my time eyeing up the rain clouds with some alarm till it started to rain and we stopped (sounds like other productions have carried on through heavier rain so maybe it was a movement thing) but only for about 5 minutes and then carried on. It was a glorious setting and they do as noted let you back if it gets rained off but as someone who lives outside of London and had spent a lot on train fare I was mightily relieved it made it through. And gosh yes it was hot, I was rather ill at the time and rather remember all but sticking my head under the cold water in the toilets to try and stay upright. |
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Post by lynette on Aug 2, 2019 19:33:08 GMT
The setting can be amazing. Never forget the end of The Crucible, which is set at dawn when Proctor was going to his death. It was sunset of course in the Park and wow, it looked just like dawn, really moving scenario
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Post by Deal J on Aug 2, 2019 21:58:20 GMT
Aside from the amazing theatre, I do think it’s one of the most beautiful parks in London. Well worth an explore if you have some time before a show.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Aug 4, 2019 17:52:03 GMT
Do they let people sit on the grass verges at the extreme sides of the stage?? I've seen pics of people there, and pics of them empty. How do people go about acquiring them?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 4, 2019 17:57:49 GMT
Do they let people sit on the grass verges at the extreme sides of the stage?? I've seen pics of people there, and pics of them empty. How do people go about acquiring them? They’re selling those now. £25 advance booking. |
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Post by richey on Aug 6, 2019 5:49:33 GMT
Is it usual for so much filming to go on? There's already loads of clips of Evita on Instagram. I'm going to be bloody annoyed if people around me are filming
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