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Post by Mark on Nov 20, 2019 10:20:15 GMT
This looks great!
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Post by zahidf on Nov 20, 2019 10:21:00 GMT
Matthew Warchus directs Eileen Atkins (The Crown; The Height of the Storm, West End/Broadway) and Timothée Chalamet (Lady Bird; Call Me By Your Name) this spring in Amy Herzog's Pulitzer Prize nominated 4000 Miles.
6 April-23 may 2020
ON SALE DATES Thu 21 Nov, 10am – Artistic Director's Circle, Producers' Circle Fri 22 Nov, 10am – Benefactors, Patrons Tue 26 Nov, 10am – Associates Fri 29 Nov, 12 noon – Friends Tue 03 Dec, 12 noon – General onsale
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Post by viserys on Nov 20, 2019 10:36:26 GMT
Am I blind? I can't find the list of dates anywhere or rather for how long this will be running...
Edit: Yes, I'm blind, zahidf posted the end date. Sorry, I lost several braincells over the possibility to see Timmy Chalamet live on stage.
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Post by bordeaux on Nov 20, 2019 10:42:25 GMT
The play seems often to be described as 'warm', which is a scare-word for me. The lead character is described as 'feisty', which is another one. Impressed with Warchus' casting, though.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 20, 2019 10:56:17 GMT
I really really like the play, and the cast is superb! Dearest @theatremonkey.com, could you remind us what the bargain seats are? I'll offer bananas on your altar.
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Post by lonlad on Nov 20, 2019 11:14:11 GMT
I saw it at Lincoln Center and it's a very fine play and this is a SUPERB cast ! Chalamet a smart choice for a role that the wonderful Gabriel Ebert nailed Off Broadway.
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Post by rockinrobin on Nov 20, 2019 11:30:27 GMT
Oh God. Now I'm a bit excited. At my age, I should really start saving money and not spend everything on trips to London...
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Nov 20, 2019 11:31:41 GMT
What do we reckon the risks of this selling out very quick are? It's not on for long and Chalamet is likely to be a decent draw. This'll be on for my mum's birthday and she is a big fan of his, as am I, so I definitely want to go and I'm just wondering how on top of things I'll have to be.
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Post by talkingheads on Nov 20, 2019 11:35:46 GMT
Wow! What a lovely surprise, will absolutely be going to this assuming there are some half decent affordable seats.
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Post by princeton on Nov 20, 2019 12:39:33 GMT
I saw this at the old Print Room Theatre in Notting Hill in 2013 (it transferred from the Ustinov in Bath) - with Sara Kestelman in the role which is now going to be played by Eileen Atkins. I rather enjoyed it even if the ending, rather like Herzog's Belleville, didn't quite work for me - and it has two meaty central characters which will be a good fit for the Old Vic actors. I recall it feeling a rather intimate play so will be interested to see how it plays in a much larger house - though I had similar concerns about Lungs which turned out to be unfounded.
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Post by happytobehere on Nov 20, 2019 14:39:46 GMT
This is going to be really difficult to get tickets considering how popular Timothée Chalamet is. Is it known when the tickets go on general sale?
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Post by poster J on Nov 20, 2019 14:47:11 GMT
This is going to be really difficult to get tickets considering how popular Timothée Chalamet is. Is it known when the tickets go on general sale? 3 December at noon.
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Post by crowblack on Nov 20, 2019 14:52:39 GMT
Interesting that it's announced now - I've just heard a piece on the radio about people increasingly going in for live 'experiences' (gigs, festivals, theatre) rather than spending money on material stuff, and they had someone on saying their kids had asked for gig tickets for concerts next year rather than physical gifts for Christmas. The Old Vic is kind of like a stadium gig, so maybe this will be the theatre equivalent of trying to get a Teletubby doll/Buzz Lightyear for your teenager at Xmas?
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Post by AddisonMizner on Nov 20, 2019 16:32:36 GMT
Oh my! What with this (if I can get tickets), HELLO DOLLY (if it turns out to be true) and LA BELLE SAUVAGE, I am going to be well and truly bankrupt!
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Post by viserys on Nov 20, 2019 16:47:19 GMT
Is there a chance this will be NT Live'd? Of course I'm leaving London on 5th April and aren't back until 4th June. The pain is real.
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Post by AddisonMizner on Nov 20, 2019 16:52:21 GMT
I can’t see why it wouldn’t be done on NT Live. It is likely to sell out, and on for a very short period of time. There are likely to be lots of people wanting to see this which would make an NT Live worthwhile.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 20, 2019 17:26:37 GMT
I can’t see why it wouldn’t be done on NT Live. It is likely to sell out, and on for a very short period of time. There are likely to be lots of people wanting to see this which would make an NT Live worthwhile. Can't go out LIVE on NT Live - I've got the dates until August, and the next two dates with shows to be announced on are after this closes. I guess no reason it couldn't go out delayed, but if they didn't do Lungs (with arguably a more lucrative cast and a more broadly known play/writer) then I'd be surprised to see this go out.
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Post by crowblack on Nov 20, 2019 17:27:57 GMT
I can’t see why it wouldn’t be done on NT Live. It is likely to sell out, and on for a very short period of time. There are likely to be lots of people wanting to see this which would make an NT Live worthwhile. Yes, unless it's something that might get a US transfer which could muddy the waters.
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Post by Rory on Nov 20, 2019 18:49:19 GMT
I can’t see why it wouldn’t be done on NT Live. It is likely to sell out, and on for a very short period of time. There are likely to be lots of people wanting to see this which would make an NT Live worthwhile. Can't go out LIVE on NT Live - I've got the dates until August, and the next two dates with shows to be announced on are after this closes. I guess no reason it couldn't go out delayed, but if they didn't do Lungs (with arguably a more lucrative cast and a more broadly known play/writer) then I'd be surprised to see this go out. Any clues Being Alive about which shows are yet to announce the NT Live treatment? Might save me the cost of flights and a hotel! 😉
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 20, 2019 19:02:47 GMT
Fairly sure they were already announced Rory - but it will be Jack Absolute Flies Again, and Romeo and Juliet that will be the other two screenings.
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Post by Rory on Nov 20, 2019 19:46:35 GMT
Fairly sure they were already announced Rory - but it will be Jack Absolute Flies Again, and Romeo and Juliet that will be the other two screenings. Oh thanks, yes, I saw those two were announced but had forgotten!
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 20, 2019 20:16:49 GMT
could you remind us what the bargain seats are No chance. I'll offer bananas on your altar. Oh, in that case, Q35, Q3, and ends of B to E in the circle, plus the ones behind pillars in the circle - others on here may give you the numbers if you have enough bananas. Thank you so much 🍌🍌🍌
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Post by theoracle on Nov 26, 2019 22:10:54 GMT
Has anyone got priority access? Could someone share what the seating plan will be like? Will the front row be A or will this be played in the round or will the stage be extended? Many thanks
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Post by theoracle on Nov 28, 2019 22:57:58 GMT
Just had the set-up. Standard layout, row B is the front row. Prices and Old Vic layout are as usual. We don't deserve you. Thank you, can't wait to get in the bloodbath on Tuesday afternoon.
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Post by jling on Nov 29, 2019 12:32:33 GMT
That was fun. The system was a bit crazy, not showing the production at all. I got at it by using the date scanner, picking the first date it showed, then moving to the date I wanted via the "choose your seats" page navigation. Probably fixed by now, but I've put it here in case it happens to anyone else. Still, done and dusted in 1 minute 39 seconds, usual seat. Drew 76, rest in the 700 to 1000, but no more than that. Plenty of tickets to go around, I'd say. A huge chunk in stalls is reserved as premium seats.
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Post by jling on Nov 29, 2019 12:38:27 GMT
That's normal for the Old Vic, alas, jling . It's why board members swap info about the cheaper seats so often at this theatre. True, the website did act funny like you said. Got me panicking for a minute there. Also sorted my tickets. Do you know how many we can get?
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Post by 42ndBlvd on Nov 29, 2019 18:38:58 GMT
Well done. No, I don't know if there is a limit. I think members are limited to 4 anyway, though. Public, I've not seen anything stated. Could you share how many PWC seats are left for the Friday 10th evening performance?
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Post by happytobehere on Nov 30, 2019 18:25:39 GMT
Sorry for such a beginners question, but i’ve never been to the Old Vic before: is there anywhere that I definitely shouldn’t try to buy a ticket? Or anywhere where you can usually get a cheaper (but still good) ticket?
Sorry for the questions, I really want to get a ticket on Tuesday so I’m trying to plan whereabouts beforehand!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2019 12:59:20 GMT
London theatre direct has a 24 hour early access offer. I just booked to avoid the bunfight tomorrow.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 2, 2019 13:14:11 GMT
London theatre direct has a 24 hour early access offer. I just booked to avoid the bunfight tomorrow. Has it? I can't find it on their website:/
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