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Post by richey on May 16, 2018 20:49:57 GMT
True to say that the great majority of the audience were 50+, possibly 60+ even. I think it's mainly selling on 80's nostalgia for the original album, rather than any new interest. They may be 50+ but that doesn't necessarily mean they're there for the nostalgia. There were two ladies sat next to me who admitted in the interval they knew nothing about it and didn't recognise any songs (A lady on the other side of them did say "ooh you'll know one in the next half, it's the one that Elaine Paige did with whatserface..") |
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Post by latefortheoverture on May 16, 2018 21:00:05 GMT
Has anybody else had any luck getting dress circle tickets through TodayTix rush? I've checked loads of times the last few weeks and they seemed to sell them earlier on in the run but it doesn't look they are doing that now.
They also had discounted dress circle at the TKTS booth, but now just the Upper circle.
From taking a look at available tickets it isn't as though it's had a sudden increase in sales...
Does anyone know where I might snag some tix for the dress or have tips on getting them through TodayTix?
I might ring the BO tomorrow and see what they have to say.
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May 16, 2018 22:20:24 GMT
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Post by couldileaveyou on May 16, 2018 22:20:24 GMT
I got Dress Circle row G for a Saturday matinee
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Post by d'James on May 17, 2018 5:39:10 GMT
We missed each other again @caiaphas. I was there this afternoon as well! I'm afraid I haven't laughed so much in a theatre since "Dick Whittington" last Christmas. "Merano" is the funniest choreography ever (and not in a good way) and the Soldier March makes Julian Clary look like Rambo. Will blog a full opinion last week, but OH MY it was, well, it was... erm... Did love the accordion gag, though, and the American tourist in Bangkok storyline (keep your eye on the guy in the baseball cap). BTW, does anyone know why the projections are mirrored at the sides? On one side the writing on the news microphones is correct way / badge is on left lapel as on stage - on the other side, the writing is backwards and the badge is on the other lapel. Deliberate or bad feed? What was the accordion gag? |
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Post by alece10 on May 17, 2018 6:03:20 GMT
Has anybody else had any luck getting dress circle tickets through TodayTix rush? I've checked loads of times the last few weeks and they seemed to sell them earlier on in the run but it doesn't look they are doing that now. They also had discounted dress circle at the TKTS booth, but now just the Upper circle. From taking a look at available tickets it isn't as though it's had a sudden increase in sales... Does anyone know where I might snag some tix for the dress or have tips on getting them through TodayTix? I might ring the BO tomorrow and see what they have to say. I've had the same experience. Been actively checking daily for the last 2 weeks (apart from Saturday) and only found upper circle seats. I had tried the trick others have mentioned about trying later in the day but still UC only. This week I've noticed that they haven't even been selling out of their first batch as keep getting offered the same 2 seats each day. Looking at the ENO website there seems to be plenty of availability in the upper circle which is why, I guess, they are not being given any dress circle seats. If you have any luck with the box office please let me know. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on May 17, 2018 6:09:09 GMT
I am also getting upper circle and for this production it really ain’t worth it. This show doesn’t appear to be selling
On a slightly different note has anyone seen any posters or advertising for this?
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Post by david on May 17, 2018 6:51:15 GMT
I am also getting upper circle and for this production it really ain’t worth it. This show doesn’t appear to be selling On a slightly different note has anyone seen any posters or advertising for this? I’ve only seen a few of the posters dotted around the underground when I’ve been to London. I could be wrong, I’m surprised there hasn’t been more media coverage. I would of thought they would have had some of the cast doing some of the songs on TV. |
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Post by alece10 on May 17, 2018 6:57:54 GMT
Alexandra Burke was on some daytime programme last week talking about the show
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 17, 2018 7:00:53 GMT
As an actor appearing in a show are you contracted to do a specified number of appearances to promote it, or is it open ended?
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Post by ceebee on May 17, 2018 7:56:37 GMT
Has anybody else had any luck getting dress circle tickets through TodayTix rush? Yes - Row H Dress Circle last Saturday evening, bought around 11.30am via TodayTix app. |
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Post by Dr Tom on May 17, 2018 9:09:53 GMT
Has anybody else had any luck getting dress circle tickets through TodayTix rush? Yes - Row H Dress Circle last Saturday evening, bought around 11.30am via TodayTix app. I’ve been checking regularly too and that’s the only time I’ve seen Dress Circle appear (I couldn’t go that day). So, they are few and far between. Best chance may be on days when the regular rush tickets sell out early and they put up extra unsold seats (so Saturday evenings, or risk the very end of the run). They haven’t been selling out midweek. |
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Post by wickedgrin on May 17, 2018 9:42:30 GMT
Last night they checked bags but not the tickets. We had ours on our phones ready to show and no-one was interested! We had booked £15 gallery seats before casting was announced. OK you were in the room where this massive show happened and you can't really complain for £15 BUT I could barely see anything due to first the decision to extend the stage over the orchestra pit so anything at the front of the stage was completely obscured as the theatre is perfectly designed to see the front of the stage and not the orchestra pit. Second, we had two of the tallest people sat in front of us who constantly fidgeted and leaned forward.
SO.... for the second half we VERY cheekily upgraded ourselves to an unoccupied Upper Circle BOX!!! This was very obvious and the ushers did notice but did not remove us!
So, my advice is if you can't get a deal on a good seat - just upgrade yourself - but perhaps not to a box. There were quite a few empty seats last night - mostly at the side of the dress and upper circle although it was busy - stalls and gallery full.
It's very easy to go down a level (or two) at half time.
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Post by distantcousin on May 17, 2018 10:04:16 GMT
True to say that the great majority of the audience were 50+, possibly 60+ even. I think it's mainly selling on 80's nostalgia for the original album, rather than any new interest. They may be 50+ but that doesn't necessarily mean they're there for the nostalgia. There were two ladies sat next to me who admitted in the interval they knew nothing about it and didn't recognise any songs (A lady on the other side of them did say "ooh you'll know one in the next half, it's the one that Elaine Paige did with whatserface..") Yes! Plenty of that crowd too! |
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Post by wickedgrin on May 17, 2018 10:06:44 GMT
Art is subjective but I cannot understand the 2* reviews for this. I LOVED it and was quite blown away. It looked and sounded spectacular. It is great (like 42nd St) to see musical productions done on this scale.
The orchestra were fabulous and got the biggest applause of the evening.
Vocally the ensemble were sublime as were most of the soloists. MB knocked it out of the park. His "Anthem" was sublime as was Tim Howar's "Pity the Child".
Any criticisms can be directed at the piece itself which remains a work in progress with each production being "tweaked" - the story is very unfocused at times and even main characters being underwritten which results in imbalances. I thought Alexandra Burke vocally was excellent but struggles with the aforementioned underwriting - her character appearing late out of nowhere.
Again as previously mentioned I thought some of the choreography was a little dated and obvious - perhaps intentionally? But I thought the projections and live close ups worked brilliantly given the sightlines of the venue.
The show has it peaks and troughs - but when it peaks it blows you away.
A very solid 4 stars from me and I will be making a return visit before it closes in 2 weeks!
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Post by anita on May 17, 2018 10:16:01 GMT
Last night they checked bags but not the tickets. We had ours on our phones ready to show and no-one was interested! We had booked £15 gallery seats before casting was announced. OK you were in the room where this massive show happened and you can't really complain for £15 BUT I could barely see anything due to first the decision to extend the stage over the orchestra pit so anything at the front of the stage was completely obscured as the theatre is perfectly designed to see the front of the stage and not the orchestra pit. Second, we had two of the tallest people sat in front of us who constantly fidgeted and leaned forward. SO.... for the second half we VERY cheekily upgraded ourselves to an unoccupied Upper Circle BOX!!! This was very obvious and the ushers did notice but did not remove us! So, my advice is if you can't get a deal on a good seat - just upgrade yourself - but perhaps not to a box. There were quite a few empty seats last night - mostly at the side of the dress and upper circle although it was busy - stalls and gallery full. It's very easy to go down a level (or two) at half time. Sounds like not only will I not hear anything [ due to my deafness as well as the sound problems mentioned here] but I am unlikely to see anything either. |
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Post by richey on May 17, 2018 11:02:35 GMT
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Post by latefortheoverture on May 17, 2018 14:53:18 GMT
Just spoke to Box Office and TodayTix;
TodayTix said it depends on the allocation they're given- they haven't had any Dress for today.
BO said that it's down to producers what tickets get sent where he explained that TodayTix got very little and that they are now offering Day Seats from 10 am but it's likely the producers won't post it publicly. He said they had some Dress seats for day seats and there are loads left for today. Obvs can only be bought in person.
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Post by Someone in a tree on May 17, 2018 14:55:44 GMT
Thanks for researching. Good work! Ohhh how much are day seats?
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Post by alece10 on May 17, 2018 14:56:05 GMT
Just spoke to Box Office and TodayTix; TodayTix said it depends on the allocation they're given- they haven't had any Dress for today. BO said that it's down to producers what tickets get sent where he explained that TodayTix got very little and that they are now offering Day Seats from 10 am but it's likely the producers won't post it publicly. He said they had some Dress seats for day seats and there are loads left for today. Obvs can only be bought in person. Did they say how much they are charging for the day seats? |
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Post by latefortheoverture on May 17, 2018 15:17:09 GMT
day seats are £25 but on some days might not be in dress- he looked at tomorrows ticket sales and said he thinks they'll be a few in the dress as they have quite a few left.
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Post by thenightowl on May 17, 2018 15:49:08 GMT
Great news about the box office day seats. I'm really interested in seeing this but like anyone want to be able to see most of the show and not have it tear too much of a hole in my wallet.
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Post by Charphaba on May 17, 2018 19:06:10 GMT
Hello I may be going to Chess either this Saturday matinee or next Saturday matinee. I am thinking of getting a ticket either Box Office or TodayTix on the day. Does anyone know what the best option would be as I would like to be in Dress Circle rather than Upper Circle.
Thank you.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 17, 2018 19:12:10 GMT
In some dystopian future, Elaine slogs it out with a load of glum looking fellas while wearing a cowl neck jumper. Thank GOD she kept her hairdressers appointment.
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Post by alece10 on May 17, 2018 20:03:40 GMT
Hello I may be going to Chess either this Saturday matinee or next Saturday matinee. I am thinking of getting a ticket either Box Office or TodayTix on the day. Does anyone know what the best option would be as I would like to be in Dress Circle rather than Upper Circle. Thank you. Have a read of the last few posts as it's discussing your very question so should help you decide. |
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Post by richey on May 17, 2018 20:16:04 GMT
In some dystopian future, Elaine slogs it out with a load of glum looking fellas while wearing a cowl neck jumper. Thank GOD she kept her hairdressers appointment. Thanks for reminding me of this. Had to dig out the dvd from my deluxe edition of Chess to watch this on a big screen, just to accommodate that hairstyle |
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