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Post by Jon on Jun 15, 2016 19:44:51 GMT
Owning a West End theatre must be great! You know it's a business and not a hobby... |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 19:48:26 GMT
Owning a West End theatre must be great! You know it's a business and not a hobby... Erm...Yes. I think you'll find I know quite abit about financial sides of theatre than you probably think I do. I've had meetings with a few west end producers already. I mean it must be great though, being in charge of what shows go there and everything. But then you've got to think of what shows are going to make money too. |
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Post by infofreako on Jun 15, 2016 20:08:57 GMT
We can have a special show once a month where the whole audience get virtual reality headsets and watch and react to a range of different shows
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 15, 2016 20:15:07 GMT
A theatreboard owned theatre. Can't we just have a whip round on 'ere? The support we have had here through moving to the new board, all the inventiveness that was flying around then and I think we can easily raise the funds and make a go of it. Sounds a fine plan. Programming might be a challenge with such diverse tastes though If we know what's good for us, we'd put Parsley in charge of programming. Reminds me of this joke, actually: |
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Post by Flim Flam on Jun 15, 2016 20:17:04 GMT
Yes, and what fun we will have sorting out any bad behaviour from the audience. One rustle from a sweet wrapper and you are out the door. And don't even THINK of getting your phone out.
In fact, thinking about it, we could expressly give carte blanche to our actors to pause mid-performance and harangue any miscreant audience members. I am sure that would draw crowds, never mind which production we have chosen.
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Post by d'James on Jun 15, 2016 20:35:16 GMT
We should alternate plays and musicals. Every member could put in suggestions and then vote for the best ideas.
I think all the seats should be in individual boxes, facing the stage, so as to avoid annoyance to other theatre-goers. The walls-between could be removed to allow bigger groups to sit together. Haha.
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Post by DuchessConstance on Jun 15, 2016 20:45:41 GMT
Calling the Donmar!
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Post by DuchessConstance on Jun 15, 2016 20:46:15 GMT
We can have a special show once a month where the whole audience get virtual reality headsets and watch and react to a range of different shows And for a gag one of them's watching Eastenders. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 21:00:35 GMT
The fatal logistical flaw would be that everyone would feel entitled to pay mere pennies to sit in the front row at the first preview.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Jun 15, 2016 21:03:18 GMT
We should alternate plays and musicals. Every member could put in suggestions and then vote for the best ideas. I think all the seats should be in individual boxes, facing the stage, so as to avoid annoyance to other theatre-goers. The walls-between could be removed to allow bigger groups to sit together. Haha. I don't like democracy, a small clique can dominate votes.
I was in a book club that chose books that way and we chose the same book all the time. I had to split the cabal, ensure there was enough votes for a quorum and change our constitution. I want Parsley's selection.
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Post by Jon on Jun 15, 2016 23:19:42 GMT
I would like to see a theatre new or old be renamed the Rattigan or Terrence Rattigan Theatre, maybe the Playhouse would be a suitable candidate for renaming or the new Nimax theatre?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 5:11:44 GMT
I would like to see a theatre new or old be renamed the Rattigan or Terrence Rattigan Theatre, maybe the Playhouse would be a suitable candidate for renaming or the new Nimax theatre? or even name it the Terence Rattigan Theatre? |
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Post by brenth on Jun 16, 2016 11:39:57 GMT
If I bought a theatre I would erect a statue of Parsley in the foyer with the inscription from Dante: "Abandon all hope, ye who enter here"! Funniest thing I have read this year! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 12:09:32 GMT
I feel that we're missing a theatre named in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh. We've already got most other senior British royals:
Queen's Theatre (Queen Elizabeth II)
Her Majesty's Theatre (Queen Elizabeth II)
Prince of Wales Theatre (Charles, Prince of Wales)
King's Cross Theatre (King Charles III)
Cambridge Theatre (William & Kate, Duke & Duchess of Cambridge)
Harold Pinter Theatre, aka The Harry (Prince Harry)
Duchess Theatre (Camilla & Kate, Duchesses of Cornwall & Cambridge)
Duke of York's Theatre (Andy, grand old Duke of York)
Prince Edward Theatre (Edward, Duke of Wessex)
Theatre Royal Haymarket (Princess Anne & Zara Phillips & the Royal horses)
Fortune Theatre (the entire Royal Family)
Royal Court Theatre (all the Royal hangers-on)
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 16, 2016 13:36:32 GMT
Prince of Wales and Prince Edward are 2 of my favourites.
I have said on here for a while now that London needs 2 new theatres with seating between 1500 and 1800 seats, it has been a fantasy of mine to build these two theatres together, my fantasy theatre would have the first champagne bar, it would also have just one unisex toilet on each level, I would have this as a follie, but have seperate Men/Ladies door but lead in the same area, it would be cubicle only, with each cubicle having its own wash hand basin, so this would eliminate any queues. Each level would be served by escalator and lift.
Above the theatre I would have a top restaurant, run by someone like Heston Blumindahl or Marcus Wareing and above that I would have a Casino.
I would get the best shows, even ones that have flopped on Broadway.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 19:33:25 GMT
I'd buy the Phoenix
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Post by Michael on Jul 22, 2016 20:14:14 GMT
I'd buy the Queen's just to kick Les Mis out. It's been running way too long.
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Post by d'James on Jul 22, 2016 20:15:20 GMT
I'd buy the Queen's just to kick Les Mis out. It's been running way too long. Is it true that it's listed? I hate the outside. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 20:35:54 GMT
Prince of Wales and Prince Edward are 2 of my favourites. I have said on here for a while now that London needs 2 new theatres with seating between 1500 and 1800 seats, it has been a fantasy of mine to build these two theatres together, my fantasy theatre would have the first champagne bar, it would also have just one unisex toilet on each level, I would have this as a follie, but have seperate Men/Ladies door but lead in the same area, it would be cubicle only, with each cubicle having its own wash hand basin, so this would eliminate any queues. Each level would be served by escalator and lift. Above the theatre I would have a top restaurant, run by someone like Heston Blumindahl or Marcus Wareing and above that I would have a Casino. I would get the best shows, even ones that have flopped on Broadway. You're quite thorough in your thought process on this aren't you? If I owned a theatre, I wouldn't care how many seats or toilets it had or how big the foyer was so long as the FOH staff were hot and wore something tight. |
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Post by lynette on Jul 22, 2016 20:40:51 GMT
Haven't you got to start with a bus stop or a converted toilet? Then slowly move up til eventually they build a theatre for you on the South Bank...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 20:45:35 GMT
How much would the average theatre cost though? The Palace is bigger than average isn't it? Any idea how much the Phoenix or Noel Coward would cost?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 21:19:11 GMT
I'd buy the Queen's just to kick Les Mis out. It's been running way too long. I think Thriller or Stomp are the ones who should be kicked out!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 21:56:15 GMT
The Dominion would be quite nice. If it wasn't in the middle of nowhere as far as theatreland is concerned, I think it would be massively popular.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2016 22:02:37 GMT
The Dominion would be quite nice. If it wasn't in the middle of nowhere as far as theatreland is concerned, I think it would be massively popular. It's not really in the middle of nowhere. The Phoenix, Prince Edward, and Palace are all within a 5 minute walk. With the Queen's, Gielgud, St. Martin's, Wyndham's and Garrick within 10 minutes. |
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Post by Jon on Jul 22, 2016 23:27:48 GMT
The Dominion would be quite nice. If it wasn't in the middle of nowhere as far as theatreland is concerned, I think it would be massively popular. With Crossrail coming, Tottenham Court Road will see a boost, Nimax has a new theatre coming in 2020 which essentially replaces the Astoria but will be for small plays with a flexible auditorium. |
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