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Post by poster J on Oct 3, 2020 6:00:55 GMT
My all time favourite musical, in a theatre I really want to visit... Won’t be booking. No show is worth a trip across London on public transport at the moment. Really? Is it very dangerous? These shows are a valiant attempt at putting theatre on but they demand too much of the audience in order to comply with regulations. If you think requiring people to wear a mask and social distance where possible is "too much" then you are as deluded as a certain idiot in the White House who has contracted the disease. I'm all for theatre restarting but we all have to be sensible about it. Perhaps you can explain what you mean by "too much", if it isnt that?
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Post by distantcousin on Oct 3, 2020 16:21:58 GMT
Really? Is it very dangerous? These shows are a valiant attempt at putting theatre on but they demand too much of the audience in order to comply with regulations. If you think requiring people to wear a mask and social distance where possible is "too much" then you are as deluded as a certain idiot in the White House who has contracted the disease. I'm all for theatre restarting but we all have to be sensible about it. Perhaps you can explain what you mean by "too much", if it isnt that?
Or maybe you're the deluded one - ever thought about that? Biggest gaslighting in history is currently occuring....
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Post by poster J on Oct 3, 2020 16:47:45 GMT
If you think requiring people to wear a mask and social distance where possible is "too much" then you are as deluded as a certain idiot in the White House who has contracted the disease. I'm all for theatre restarting but we all have to be sensible about it. Perhaps you can explain what you mean by "too much", if it isnt that?
Or maybe you're the deluded one - ever thought about that? Biggest gaslighting in history is currently occuring....
I sincerely hope you haven't lost someone close to you because of this virus, or seen someone you know suffer and still be recovering months later. Not everyone is so lucky. One of my friends caught it in March and still hasn't fully recovered. If you want to treat it as a hoax or over-exaggerated then be my guess, everyone is entitled to display their own level of stupidity. But if you are one of the idiots refusing to wear a mask for no good reason or refusing to follow social distancing rules, which are not rocket science or draconian now, then you have blood on your hands and I hope you can live with that. And you're going on ignore, I can't be dealing with this sort of madness. I say all of this as someone who is very much for life going on as close to normal as possible and not hiding away, but that is only doable if people have a modicum of common sense that you clearly don't. And if you are joking or trolling, it isn't funny or clever.
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Post by FrontroverPaul on Oct 4, 2020 1:17:32 GMT
Four centre block front row seats still available for each performance.
I'd love to see this but I'd be spending almost £350 on four tickets. Family happy to join me if I pay, but understandably they don't want to shell out £83.75 for their tickets so I'll also have to pass.
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Post by robertb213 on Oct 13, 2020 9:00:43 GMT
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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 13, 2020 11:07:13 GMT
She’s really gonna give the gays everything we want 😍
Also god help me when she sings fhe words “I don’t want to be alone, that’s all in the past. This world’s waited long enough, I’ve come home at last”, the TEARS I predict, I’m gonna be a state.
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Post by Being Alive on Oct 14, 2020 13:32:03 GMT
Yeah, Mazz truly does sound as magical as I expected. "I've come home at last" is going to be an incredibly emotional moment. Can't wait for next weekend!
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Post by danb on Oct 14, 2020 16:33:11 GMT
I suspect her ‘Final Scene’ will be brilliantly bonkers and audible in High Wycombe.
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Post by chernjam on Oct 17, 2020 5:44:27 GMT
Now why can't this be broadcast for "The Show Must Go On"? I don't know this actress but that voice sounds amazing
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 19, 2020 16:16:01 GMT
Postponed tbc
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Post by steve10086 on Oct 19, 2020 16:34:06 GMT
This from the Alexandra Palace Theatre website: "Please note so as to adhere to social-distancing guidelines, tickets are only available in groups with limited numbers available in each group (2,3,4,5,6). These are mainly between groups of 4-6 so it is advised to get a group together before booking so as not to miss out. Masks will need to be worn at all times in the venue" They seem to have missed the point that within the 'rule of six' the fundamental social-distancing guidance of "Stay 2 metres apart from people you do not live with where possible, or 1 metre with extra precautions in place (such as wearing face coverings or increasing ventilation indoors)" remains. Whilst the government messaging is still as clear as mud - other theatres (such as the Open Air and the Bridge - both of which I've visited and felt incredibly safe) are saying that you should only attend in household or support bubbles. Seems quite ill-advised to encourage people to get a group of four to six people together specially to visit the theatre - where they might be distanced from other groups - but not within their own party. Yes, saying “it is advised to get a group together before booking” is actually encouraging people to mix! 🙄 This has come back to bite them then I feel so sorry for them having to postpone. So much work must have gone into it already, and the disappointment must be huge. Perhaps, if they reschedule for a time I feel safer about seeing a show, I will be able to book. Would love to support a company that chooses Sunset as a “return” to performing.
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Post by southstreet on Oct 19, 2020 16:42:48 GMT
I am gutted for them, I really am. But, and sorry to say 'I told you so', several people mentioned earlier on in the thread that if local lockdowns came in, the way that they encouraged people buying tickets in groups would not bode well. I didn't book as there were no singles, but depending on pricing and dates, will definitely reconsider now that there will be single seats available because as much as I am not a huge fan of the show, it will be worth it for Mazz.
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 19, 2020 16:55:32 GMT
They have made the morally correct choice in this situation, so good on them.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2020 19:22:25 GMT
Agree, good on them.
Am sorry they have had to postpone, but it is the right thing and that guy does seem lovely.
Though must say did think there were too many 6s when sales started - and selfishly now that there will be 1s, I am excited that I may get to see it :-)
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 20, 2020 6:26:08 GMT
If seats in 1’s, 2’s and the odd 3’s are viable then it’s a bit of a mystery as to why they didn’t go for that in the first place. The whole theme of the restrictions have been to avoid mixing with people so telling people to create groups and book 6 tickets was a mistake.
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Post by steve10086 on Oct 20, 2020 6:30:34 GMT
If seats in 1’s, 2’s and the odd 3’s are viable then it’s a bit of a mystery as to why they didn’t go for that in the first place. The whole theme of the restrictions have been to avoid mixing with people so telling people to create groups and book 6 tickets was a mistake. It was a mistake, but at the time they were separating groups by 2m, and larger groups were needed to make it financially viable. When it’s rescheduled they say they can manage to work with smaller groups as they’ll only be separating them by 1m.
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Post by sprampster on Oct 20, 2020 7:57:08 GMT
Lots of back rubbing and woe is me on Twitter from Alex Parker but not a word from see tickets promotors or Production company to officially inform those who bought tickets that the show is postponed and what to do if they want a refund
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Post by poster J on Oct 20, 2020 8:17:17 GMT
If seats in 1’s, 2’s and the odd 3’s are viable then it’s a bit of a mystery as to why they didn’t go for that in the first place. The whole theme of the restrictions have been to avoid mixing with people so telling people to create groups and book 6 tickets was a mistake. It was a mistake, but at the time they were separating groups by 2m, and larger groups were needed to make it financially viable. When it’s rescheduled they say they can manage to work with smaller groups as they’ll only be separating them by 1m. Still their own fault though as they were never obliged to separate groups by 2m.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2020 10:04:00 GMT
It was a mistake, but at the time they were separating groups by 2m, and larger groups were needed to make it financially viable. When it’s rescheduled they say they can manage to work with smaller groups as they’ll only be separating them by 1m. Still their own fault though as they were never obliged to separate groups by 2m. I know. Shame on them for trying to keep people safe during a pandemic by leaving 2m distance.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 20, 2020 11:02:14 GMT
Let’s be honest, they did the maths and worked out the show would be more profitable if they sold all those groups with 2m than the 1’s and 2’s. It’s the only explanation. I don’t blame them for needing to get as much ££ as possible but it was playing fast and loose with the guidance and as stated up thread it’s bitten them on the bum.
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Post by l0islane on Oct 20, 2020 11:49:57 GMT
I do think it's slightly ironic that they cancelled it on the basis of safety but under the new seating arrangement for the rescheduled show the audience are actually going to be closer to one another! (1m instead of 2m)
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 20, 2020 15:39:19 GMT
Three interesting numbers in that video. If viable is being used to mean break-even, and I assume it is, then selling 300 seats in a 915 capacity theatre, albeit at quite high prices, brings in sufficient box office income to pay a team of over 60, plus all other ancillary costs.
Refreshing honesty, I thought.
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Post by danb on Oct 20, 2020 17:50:45 GMT
People do appear to be enjoying it’s postponement rather too much on the socials. Bit of a kick in the teeth really when they were just trying to bring a bit of joy to people. They were never going to make their money from the tickets, just the drinks etc. Maybe people will just stop trying.
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Post by southstreet on Oct 21, 2020 8:49:38 GMT
I've not seen any enjoyment about the postponement but can't deny that I didn't feel comfortable with the way they actively encouraged household mixing. I definitely don't enjoy seeing cast and crew being potentially out of pocket, etc and I do hope that people will keep trying. For the industry as much as for me having some theatre to look forward to to make the winter less bleak.
I didn't book for the original run as there were no single seats but if prices are ok and I don't have anything else on, I will definitely book for the rescheduled date.
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Post by sprampster on Oct 21, 2020 15:03:30 GMT
Received this. So they say its cancelled and not happening. Then say new dates to follow ! So something seems amiss ! Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic we regret to inform you that SUNSET BOULEVARD at Alexandra Palace Theatre, London on 25/10/2020 is cancelled and will not be rescheduled. A face value refund will be credited to the card used to make the booking or your Paypal account respectively and tickets are not required to be returned. Please allow up to 28 working days for this refund to clear. New dates for 2021 will be announced shortly so please keep an eye on our website for full details. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused and if you have any further query, feel free to contact us at www.seetickets.com/CustomerService (Live chat available)
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Post by fiyero on Oct 21, 2020 15:20:56 GMT
Received this. So they say its cancelled and not happening. Then say new dates to follow ! So something seems amiss ! Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic we regret to inform you that SUNSET BOULEVARD at Alexandra Palace Theatre, London on 25/10/2020 is cancelled and will not be rescheduled. A face value refund will be credited to the card used to make the booking or your Paypal account respectively and tickets are not required to be returned. Please allow up to 28 working days for this refund to clear. New dates for 2021 will be announced shortly so please keep an eye on our website for full details. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused and if you have any further query, feel free to contact us at www.seetickets.com/CustomerService (Live chat available) I think it is because they can’t just move your booking. If the reason for cancellation is they can’t now have bigger bubbles then they have to cancel and I guess the booking system doesn’t give a nicer way to handle that
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Post by Seriously on Oct 22, 2020 10:21:54 GMT
Presumably that's a typo, and should say "and will now be rescheduled".
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Post by fiyero on Oct 22, 2020 12:58:36 GMT
Presumably that's a typo, and should say "and will now be rescheduled". The show as sold, with bubbles of up to 6, will not be rescheduled though. If you’ve booked a 6 they cannot just reseat you (would you want 2 3s or 3 2s for example). sometimes with these things the wording is blunt.
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Post by Seriously on Oct 22, 2020 14:20:45 GMT
Presumably that's a typo, and should say "and will now be rescheduled". The show as sold, with bubbles of up to 6, will not be rescheduled though. If you’ve booked a 6 they cannot just reseat you (would you want 2 3s or 3 2s for example). sometimes with these things the wording is blunt. I think we've all read that to mean that the show will be rescheduled, but the seating allocations wont be.
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Post by steve10086 on Oct 22, 2020 15:27:53 GMT
The show as sold, with bubbles of up to 6, will not be rescheduled though. If you’ve booked a 6 they cannot just reseat you (would you want 2 3s or 3 2s for example). sometimes with these things the wording is blunt. I think we've all read that to mean that the show will be rescheduled, but the seating allocations wont be. That’s what in effect is happening, but the wording isn’t a typo.
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