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Post by alece10 on Aug 30, 2019 16:57:58 GMT
Long run!  Isn't this the standard period of time for the Menier Christmas musical? Funny Girl 20.11.15 - 6.3.16 She Loves Me 25.11.16 - 4.3.17 Fiddler on the Roof 23.11.18 - 9.3.19 Indeed. In fact I pointed that out towards the beginning of this thread. 😁 |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 30, 2019 17:42:43 GMT
Time drags when you’re not enjoying yourself 🙂
I’ll never forget Twiggy being dreadful in the film. Wooden AF. And Ken Russel managed to make the whole affair look depressing.
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Post by blobble84 on Aug 30, 2019 18:10:50 GMT
Interestingly, it's on 2 sides (same as 'Bridges'), but the ends of rows are regular price rather than partial view for this show.
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Post by sf on Aug 30, 2019 18:21:55 GMT
I'm encouraged by the fact that it has the same director as the Menier's glorious revival of She Loves Me. In a small space, with the right cast, it could be very charming.
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Post by ukpuppetboy on Aug 30, 2019 22:26:19 GMT
Does anyone recall a production of The Boyfriend in one of the theatres along the Strand very early 80s? I cant find anything but I seem to to remember being taken to see it on one of my visits to London when I was living overseas. Or have I got it mixed up with possibly Thoroughly Modern Millie? The 1984 Cameron Mackintosh revival at The Albery? With a pre-Phantom Rosie Ashe? |
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Post by dippy on Aug 30, 2019 22:43:42 GMT
Will hopefully go and see this, really enjoyed it when I saw it in Regents Park.
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Post by Phantom of London on Aug 30, 2019 23:45:41 GMT
Don’t know this musical, but then again didn’t really know the gem of Half A Sizpence, when it was at Chichester, both musicals come from the first wave of British musicals. Speaking of which I have never seen Stop the World, I Want to Get Off and that is from the same school, that show has brilliant songs, by Anthony Newley. Love to see that also revived.
Will see this, could be a pleasant surprise and one to tick off my bucket list.
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Post by frankubelik on Aug 31, 2019 7:39:56 GMT
Have been waiting for a revival of this for years and had hoped Chichester would oblige, but the Menier will do nicely as long as they get it "right"! The playing has to be so finely tuned and I worry that today's performers have lost touch with acting "in period" however it is in good hands with Matthew White, so fingers crossed. The 1984 revival started life on tour (Bromley) with Glynis Johns who withdrew replaced by Anna Quayle (as Madame Dubonnet) and landed at the Old Vic before transferring to the Albery. Jane Wellman and Simon Green were in it as well as young Bill Deamer. There was a 1967 revival at the Comedy with Cheryl Kennedy and a pretty poor one at the Players it's original home) in 1995 where they seemed to get everything wrong despite it being directed by Maria Charles - the original Dulcie. I saw a "tacky tour" at Richmond in the '80s which was actually very very good. Also let's not forget Julie Andrews made her Broadway debut in this piece.
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Post by tmesis on Aug 31, 2019 12:01:07 GMT
I'm really looking forward to this. I too hope they get the 'tone' just right. The gold standard for this type of musical was achieved by Tête-à-tête in 'Salad Days' around a decade ago.
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Post by winonaforever on Aug 31, 2019 15:18:29 GMT
I love this show!
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Post by ruby on Aug 31, 2019 20:55:51 GMT
Looking forward to this, and an added bonus that I can make it a Christmas present for my mum.
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Post by theoracle on Sept 5, 2019 22:16:22 GMT
Hate to be persnickety but can we amend the title of this thread please?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 6, 2019 6:50:41 GMT
Hate to be persnickety but can we amend the title of this thread please? Done. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 9, 2019 5:29:37 GMT
Booking is open
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Post by theoracle on Sept 9, 2019 8:27:29 GMT
Accidentally booked for a concession. Should I ring to arrange an exchange or should I show up on the day and give a sob story (I really want this seat). I don’t understand why they’ve allocated seats in the middle of the auditorium for people with limited access mobility. Surely it would make more sense to allocate these nearer the edge upon entering?
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Post by ABr on Sept 9, 2019 9:16:04 GMT
Just seen the prices for this, I think it will be one unfortunately I'll be waiting to get tickets for closer to the time!
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Sept 9, 2019 10:08:10 GMT
Accidentally booked for a concession. Should I ring to arrange an exchange or should I show up on the day and give a sob story (I really want this seat). I don’t understand why they’ve allocated seats in the middle of the auditorium for people with limited access mobility. Surely it would make more sense to allocate these nearer the edge upon entering? I did that a couple of years ago for Barnum. I was 61 at the time, it was the front row seat I wanted. Concession seats for seniors starts at age 65 at the Menier but at many other venues concession pricing applies from 60. It's unusual in my experience to have specific reduced-price seats for people over 65, usually it's just a few quid saving. Nobody challenged me and I only remembered afterwards that it had been a concession seat at all. I think the worst that can happen is being asked to pay the difference between concession and standard pricing. The website states that you will be asked to show "concession ID" when collecting tickets but I had print at home so just took my seat. I suspect it's far too busy and a bit chaotic there before the show for the staff to start questioning concession entitlement, particularly bearing in mind that not all disabilities are visible That said I wouldn't have done it if I'd been under 60. I'm irritated by the lack of consistency when senior concessions start and now I'm 63 I always book senior rates if available. Sadly I look my age and more these days ! |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 9, 2019 10:39:16 GMT
Accidentally booked for a concession. Should I ring to arrange an exchange or should I show up on the day and give a sob story (I really want this seat). I don’t understand why they’ve allocated seats in the middle of the auditorium for people with limited access mobility. Surely it would make more sense to allocate these nearer the edge upon entering? The same happened for me with Bridges. I got the view I wanted and if challenged I could flash my genuine NUS card and /or offer to pay the difference. I was not challenged. Hurrah. I do not undertand the fixed rigidity of the website. Is it old? If they updated it would that then mean spending less dosh on overdesigned sets with naff looking trucks? Or worse case scenario less double denim for Sir Trev? Its a tricky balancing act. |
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Post by dazzerlump on Sept 9, 2019 11:18:52 GMT
Does anyone know why the front row is cheaper than other seats?
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Post by theoracle on Sept 9, 2019 13:34:50 GMT
Accidentally booked for a concession. Should I ring to arrange an exchange or should I show up on the day and give a sob story (I really want this seat). I don’t understand why they’ve allocated seats in the middle of the auditorium for people with limited access mobility. Surely it would make more sense to allocate these nearer the edge upon entering? I did that a couple of years ago for Barnum. I was 61 at the time, it was the front row seat I wanted. Concession seats for seniors starts at age 65 at the Menier but at many other venues concession pricing applies from 60. It's unusual in my experience to have specific reduced-price seats for people over 65, usually it's just a few quid saving. Nobody challenged me and I only remembered afterwards that it had been a concession seat at all. I think the worst that can happen is being asked to pay the difference between concession and standard pricing. The website states that you will be asked to show "concession ID" when collecting tickets but I had print at home so just took my seat. I suspect it's far too busy and a bit chaotic there before the show for the staff to start questioning concession entitlement, particularly bearing in mind that not all disabilities are visible That said I wouldn't have done it if I'd been under 60. I'm irritated by the lack of consistency when senior concessions start and now I'm 63 I always book senior rates if available. Sadly I look my age and more these days ! I’m 21 though which is the thing... should I just arrive at 7:50 and hope no one notices? I want to keep my seat aha |
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Sept 9, 2019 14:14:10 GMT
I did that a couple of years ago for Barnum. I was 61 at the time, it was the front row seat I wanted. Concession seats for seniors starts at age 65 at the Menier but at many other venues concession pricing applies from 60. It's unusual in my experience to have specific reduced-price seats for people over 65, usually it's just a few quid saving. Nobody challenged me and I only remembered afterwards that it had been a concession seat at all. I think the worst that can happen is being asked to pay the difference between concession and standard pricing. The website states that you will be asked to show "concession ID" when collecting tickets but I had print at home so just took my seat. I suspect it's far too busy and a bit chaotic there before the show for the staff to start questioning concession entitlement, particularly bearing in mind that not all disabilities are visible That said I wouldn't have done it if I'd been under 60. I'm irritated by the lack of consistency when senior concessions start and now I'm 63 I always book senior rates if available. Sadly I look my age and more these days ! I’m 21 though which is the thing... should I just arrive at 7:50 and hope no one notices? I want to keep my seat aha Depends on your conscience and if you feel confident enough to play the innocent and offer to pay the difference if challenged ! It's an easy mistake to make as the seats which are reserved for concessions are available to everyone during the previews. |
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Post by theoracle on Sept 9, 2019 14:49:43 GMT
Hmmm I believe there’s an ageist attack on under 65s but my conscience isn’t too bothered about paying an extra £10. I would’ve thought concessions would include students too. And I say, I don’t understand why they’ve allocated those seats in the centre as it’s not exactly catering to those with mobility issues necessarily.
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Post by theoracle on Sept 9, 2019 14:51:18 GMT
I’ll play the innocent I genuinely didn’t realise at the time when I booked.
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Post by showtoones on Sept 9, 2019 16:19:40 GMT
All you need to say is you didn't know as you did it quite quickly. I am sure nothing will happen.
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Post by theoracle on Sept 9, 2019 17:07:38 GMT
Thanks everyone. You’ve put my mind at ease. Very excited to see this new production. After Bill Deamers fantastic work on Follies, I’m really looking forward to see what the choreography of numbers in this production will be like especially in such an intimate space.
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