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Post by CG on the loose on Jul 14, 2021 16:33:22 GMT
From the barbican Station it would be easiest to walk through the tunnel to Silk St, not the nicest but at least it's flat and the pavement is wide. I'm rubbish on distance so I'd look on Google maps to see if it's doable for yourself. I'm a fast walker and I estimate the route would take me 5 mins. The tunnel (Beech Street) is now an emission-free street, so no fumes at least if you walk through it. The Barbican reckon 5 mins walk from Barbican Station using the elevated walkways, I would think it's a bit further via the tunnel but, as above poster says, it's flat and a very simple route. Allow a few minutes extra for a slower pace and you should be fine. Map here: www.barbican.org.uk/sites/default/files/documents/2017-08/barbican_walking_map.pdf |
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Post by james1969 on Jul 14, 2021 17:14:03 GMT
Is the Barbican clearly signposted from Moorgate tube station and is there anywhere reasonable to eat near/at the venue ?
I’ve never been there before either
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Post by rosie on Jul 14, 2021 19:12:33 GMT
It's a fairly straightforward and easy walk from Barbican tube station. Like someone said it's not scenic by any stretch of the imagination but it is straightforward. Not approached it from any other station.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2021 19:21:17 GMT
Is the Barbican clearly signposted from Moorgate tube station and is there anywhere reasonable to eat near/at the venue ? I’ve never been there before either There's a Cote at one end of the Barbican and Wagamama and a few other places at another end, but I'm afraid I'm no help with directions as despite working near there I always get lost! |
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Post by CG on the loose on Jul 14, 2021 19:30:00 GMT
Is the Barbican clearly signposted from Moorgate tube station and is there anywhere reasonable to eat near/at the venue ? I’ve never been there before either The map shows all the walking routes - and I think it is likely to be signposted (on the little pedestrian signs). |
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Post by JJShaw on Jul 15, 2021 9:56:15 GMT
If anyone hasnt grabbed a ticket yet English Heritage have a promo on:
Thursday matinee and Sunday performances:
Band D tickets £55 (usual price £75)
Band C tickets £75 (usual price £95)
Band B tickets £95 (usual price £120)
Band A tickets £120 (usual price £150)
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening performances:
Band D tickets £45 (usual price £60)
Band C tickets £60 (usual price £80)
Band B tickets £80 (usual price £95)
Band A tickets £95 (usual price £125)
Quote AGHERITAGE
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Post by WireHangers on Jul 15, 2021 22:14:10 GMT
If anyone hasnt grabbed a ticket yet English Heritage have a promo on: Thursday matinee and Sunday performances: Band D tickets £55 (usual price £75) Band C tickets £75 (usual price £95) Band B tickets £95 (usual price £120) Band A tickets £120 (usual price £150) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening performances: Band D tickets £45 (usual price £60) Band C tickets £60 (usual price £80) Band B tickets £80 (usual price £95) Band A tickets £95 (usual price £125) Quote AGHERITAGE Bugger! I just bought tickets for Tuesday evening. Oh, well. |
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Post by george123 on Jul 15, 2021 22:42:49 GMT
I'm always walking the long route to get to the Barbican. That tunnel seems to be the usual and why does it seem to be such an effort to find this place.
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Post by JJShaw on Jul 15, 2021 22:47:46 GMT
If anyone hasnt grabbed a ticket yet English Heritage have a promo on: Thursday matinee and Sunday performances: Band D tickets £55 (usual price £75) Band C tickets £75 (usual price £95) Band B tickets £95 (usual price £120) Band A tickets £120 (usual price £150) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening performances: Band D tickets £45 (usual price £60) Band C tickets £60 (usual price £80) Band B tickets £80 (usual price £95) Band A tickets £95 (usual price £125) Quote AGHERITAGE Bugger! I just bought tickets for Tuesday evening. Oh, well. you can email and get a credit voucher (sans £2.50 bit annoying but I needed to change my date anyway) any maybe rebook the same tickets? they were very quick and friendly on email! |
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Post by TallPaul on Jul 17, 2021 11:25:16 GMT
Gary Wilmot is currently talking to Claudia Winkleman on Radio 2. It's the sitzprobe later this afternoon. He said there are 15 in the band; it's not an orchestra because there are no strings.
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Post by Jon on Jul 17, 2021 15:57:35 GMT
Gary Wilmot is currently talking to Claudia Winkleman on Radio 2. It's the sitzprobe later this afternoon. He said there are 15 in the band; it's not an orchestra because there are no strings. The most recent revivals of Anything Goes have used 16 piece bands so it's a slight reduction. |
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Post by zak97 on Jul 17, 2021 19:24:41 GMT
Nice that the covers are listed on the website. Interesting there are only seemingly first covers. Hopefully won’t be an occasion where both Sutton and Felicity are off if that’s the case.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 23, 2021 8:17:30 GMT
Anyone else going tonight?
My first time at the theatre in 16 months, and cannot wait to see this show.
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Post by Dr Tom on Jul 23, 2021 9:02:39 GMT
Just managed to get a Stalls Rush ticket for tonight! Pleasantly surprised, thought there’d be no chance. They even had singles. Excited about this one!
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 23, 2021 12:27:20 GMT
Anyone else going tonight? My first time at the theatre in 16 months, and cannot wait to see this show. Yup see you there 🙂 |
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Post by WireHangers on Jul 23, 2021 18:30:06 GMT
Have fun tonight to those attending! Really looking forward to hearing a report.
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Post by Jon on Jul 23, 2021 18:55:24 GMT
I'm going in August, I originally bought it on a whim because I had a voucher to use up but Sutton Foster has made the prospect of seeing the show more exciting.
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Post by saral on Jul 23, 2021 19:57:04 GMT
Really looking forward to the reviews
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Post by Dr Tom on Jul 23, 2021 20:04:24 GMT
End of first half full house standing ovation! Such a lot of cheering and applause throughout. This is going to run really long!
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Post by musicalprincess on Jul 23, 2021 20:07:31 GMT
What time did the show finish? need to work out my journey home never been to barbican before
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Post by Mr Snow on Jul 23, 2021 20:09:57 GMT
Levels of excitement not seen since the closing night of 42nd street.
A veritable storm in the Barbican.
Will be buying more tickets in the morning.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 23, 2021 22:01:55 GMT
End of first half full house standing ovation! Such a lot of cheering and applause throughout. This is going to run really long! Well only till October! (And possible tour) I have to say it was an incredible night. A truly joyous evening. The production is fabulous. Glorious sets, costumes, lighting and most of all- performances. I admit I wasn’t a fan of Sutton in the show in NYC, but my god she delivers here. A true star performance. I expect she will win the Olivier. It will take some beating to top her triple threat performance. Other standouts were Carly Mercedes Dyer and Haydn Oakley. Fabulous sounding band too. I predict absolute raves for this. |
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Post by Jon on Jul 23, 2021 22:05:57 GMT
How are Robert Lindsay, Felicity Kendall and Gary Wilmot?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 23, 2021 22:08:07 GMT
How are Robert Lindsay, Felicity Kendall and Gary Wilmot? They are all very good. The whole cast is uniformly brilliant. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 23, 2021 22:08:36 GMT
Oh and 3 standing ovations!
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