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Post by woobl on Nov 6, 2019 23:04:09 GMT
This will again ignite the debate about lack of investment in theatre infrastructure in the West End. Considering the amount ATG charge for rent and contra at their venues, this will surely be a talking point.
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Post by pianowithsam on Nov 6, 2019 23:15:58 GMT
This will again ignite the debate about lack of investment in theatre infrastructure in the West End. Considering the amount ATG charge for rent and contra at their venues, this will surely be a talking point. I feel like it will. As unfortunate as it is, I feel it might also just blow over. |
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Post by crowblack on Nov 6, 2019 23:19:33 GMT
Yellow wet floor signs were in the bar and auditorium before the start If there was a leak problem they shouldn't have opened. |
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Post by richey on Nov 6, 2019 23:23:20 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2019 23:31:44 GMT
First Curious Incident. Now Death of a Salesman? Remind me to pack a hardhat next time I go and see a Marianne Elliott show. She’s taking immersive theatre to new heights. Hope everyone is okay, I was trying to remember what the other show was where similar thing happened so thanks for reminding us. The HSE will likely be involved, it's now run by the previous boss of my company, she'll be right on the case. |
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Post by ukpuppetboy on Nov 6, 2019 23:52:58 GMT
The HSE will likely be involved, it's now run by the previous boss of my company, she'll be right on the case. I really hope she is and that it doesn’t just “blow over” pianowithsam. It may have been a lot less serious than at the Apollo where the amount of debris and the height fallen appear to have both been more significant but it is not acceptable that you should have to worry about the integrity of a West End Theatre given the economics of the industry these days. It certainly doesn’t look good for ATG that there were signs out indicating they were aware of a leak. Though obviously there is a chance that may be unrelated to the one in the ceiling. Not on the same scale perhaps but add to the mix the issues with the roof at The Southwark Playhouse in recent months. |
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Post by pianowithsam on Nov 6, 2019 23:55:31 GMT
The HSE will likely be involved, it's now run by the previous boss of my company, she'll be right on the case. I really hope she is and that it doesn’t just “blow over” pianowithsam. It may have been a lot less serious than at the Apollo where the amount of debris and the height fallen appear to have both been more significant but it is not acceptable that you should have to worry about the integrity of a West End Theatre given the economics of the industry these days. It certainly doesn’t look good for ATG that there were signs out indicating they were aware of a leak. Though obviously there is a chance that may be unrelated to the one in the ceiling. Not on the same scale perhaps but add to the mix the issues with the roof at The Southwark Playhouse in recent months. Just want to stress that I, of course, hope action is taken upon the incident and doesn’t blow over. |
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Post by Jon on Nov 7, 2019 0:12:24 GMT
Some media outlets have reported it as the roof collapsing which is incorrect as a roof collapsing would have been a whole lot worse
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2019 0:34:44 GMT
It really is very shocking. The grand circle was OPEN at the Piccadilly?!
Not clever. Not funny.
I thought it was funny. Nobody died or was even seriously hurt, Jesus wept. People need to chill. It was some plasterboard?! What's more worrying is that it actually happened. Laziness from ATG. |
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Post by asfound on Nov 7, 2019 1:15:11 GMT
It really is very shocking. The grand circle was OPEN at the Piccadilly?!
Not clever. Not funny.
Was too. Was this forum always so full of soyboy beta cucks? |
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Post by ptwest on Nov 7, 2019 6:54:59 GMT
Humour is a very subjective and personal thing. Is it not possible to have different opinions without having to resort to insults?
Very pleased that people have not been seriously hurt in this incident, but clearly very frightening for those involved at the time.
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Post by d'James on Nov 7, 2019 7:00:10 GMT
The HSE will likely be involved, it's now run by the previous boss of my company, she'll be right on the case. I really hope she is and that it doesn’t just “blow over” pianowithsam. It may have been a lot less serious than at the Apollo where the amount of debris and the height fallen appear to have both been more significant but it is not acceptable that you should have to worry about the integrity of a West End Theatre given the economics of the industry these days. It certainly doesn’t look good for ATG that there were signs out indicating they were aware of a leak. Though obviously there is a chance that may be unrelated to the one in the ceiling. Not on the same scale perhaps but add to the mix the issues with the roof at The Southwark Playhouse in recent months. What’s been happening at the Southwark Playhouse? |
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Nov 7, 2019 7:15:13 GMT
I really hope she is and that it doesn’t just “blow over” pianowithsam. It may have been a lot less serious than at the Apollo where the amount of debris and the height fallen appear to have both been more significant but it is not acceptable that you should have to worry about the integrity of a West End Theatre given the economics of the industry these days. It certainly doesn’t look good for ATG that there were signs out indicating they were aware of a leak. Though obviously there is a chance that may be unrelated to the one in the ceiling. Not on the same scale perhaps but add to the mix the issues with the roof at The Southwark Playhouse in recent months. What’s been happening at the Southwark Playhouse? Quite a few shows were cancelled recently due to leaks when there was heavy rain. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 7, 2019 7:39:14 GMT
Can we also spare a moment for the cast of DOAS.. how awful for them too , to be on stage and this commotion happens in the house.
I really hope that this gets investigated and resolved soon rather than the theatre being closed for a period like the Apollo, and ending their shows run so prematurely.
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Post by londonpostie on Nov 7, 2019 8:00:38 GMT
This probably isn't the same kind of situation but I lived in a Victorian-era mansion block flat when the living room ceiling fell down one night without warning. The plaster wasn't particularly heavy. Whole floor was covered in horse hair!
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Post by crowblack on Nov 7, 2019 9:22:08 GMT
This probably isn't the same kind of situation but I lived in a Victorian-era mansion block flat when the living room ceiling fell down one night without warning. The plaster wasn't particularly heavy. Whole floor was covered in horse hair! Same in our mid-Victorian student house - the ceiling fell down in the room next to mine - luckily the girl was out, but she was a music student and it wrecked her stuff. A few days later the whole ceiling in my room fell down, destroying most of my stuff too. Had either of been in we would have been seriously injured or worse. Victorian theatres are beautiful but they scare me. Today, there's 100mm of rain predicted in Manchester. 2 weeks ago all the West Coast mainline trains were cancelled due to flooding - unprecedented in our train driver's 25 year career. Without massive investment - which is unlikely - I don't think these already creaky Victorian buildings are going to stand up to our changing climate. |
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Post by lynette on Nov 7, 2019 9:38:30 GMT
In domestic situations it is usually clogged guttering with a build up
Years even and the water has to go somewhere. But a public building should be checked regularly. V poor maintenance despite heavy rainfall.
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Post by richey on Nov 7, 2019 10:13:21 GMT
Tonight cancelled, predictably. Update from ATG
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Post by wickedgrin on Nov 7, 2019 10:42:00 GMT
Can we also spare a moment for the cast of DOAS.. how awful for them too , to be on stage and this commotion happens in the house. Apparently Wendell Pierce came out into the auditorium to reassure and check people were OK. Clearly a great thing to do. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2019 10:53:58 GMT
I was tempted to post a joke about it when I read it but refrained from as people could have been injured.
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Post by turbo25 on Nov 7, 2019 11:14:41 GMT
Bit scary isn't it, and nobody wants to be worrying about their safety whilst watching a show.
But...just my two cents re some reactions above...we Brits are famous for our stoicism and our sense of humour. Laughter is the best medicine. I hardly think that making light-hearted jokes about plasterboard falling in over the Grand Circle at an ATG venue is in poor taste. I welcome it!
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Post by geeky101 on Nov 7, 2019 12:34:05 GMT
I don't know what's more amusing: grand circle quips or the fact that most people joking weren't in the building.
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Post by Jon on Nov 7, 2019 16:07:04 GMT
Although it's not on the scale as the Apollo incident, you have to wonder if the producers of the Piccadilly's next two shows are having second thoughts especially Moulin Rouge.
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Post by theatreliker on Nov 7, 2019 17:32:36 GMT
Hearing that Friday's and Saturday's shows are being performed with pared down set and costume. Anyone know why this is?
And does the Piccadilly have a ceiling that naturally lowers to make it a 2 tier theatre?
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Post by lynette on Nov 7, 2019 17:34:00 GMT
A ceiling that lowers sounds a bit high tech even for our engineering great Victorian forefathers.
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