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Post by stuartmcd on Aug 1, 2021 20:32:42 GMT
Was there this afternoon and it really was just pure joy. I don’t know what else I can add that anybody hasn’t already said but everybody needs to go and see this show if they are able to. Full standing ovation after the Act 1 finale and then after Blow Gabriel Blow the applause felt like it would never end. It felt like the audience was just having the best time.
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Post by inthenose on Aug 1, 2021 23:45:45 GMT
Was there this afternoon and it really was just pure joy. I don’t know what else I can add that anybody hasn’t already said but everybody needs to go and see this show if they are able to. Full standing ovation after the Act 1 finale and then after Blow Gabriel Blow the applause felt like it would never end. It felt like the audience was just having the best time. What I noted was how much the CAST were loving it too. Agreed 100%. One of the best ever. |
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Post by sfsusan on Aug 2, 2021 15:03:31 GMT
I'm seeing this tomorrow (!) and wondering if anyone has any suggestions for outdoor dining (potentially in the rain) near the Barbican. If the weather's nice, I can always get something at Benugo and sit on the terrace, but if it's raining, I'm not seeing a lot of sheltered yet outside options for sit-down dining.
(I'd eat elsewhere then head to the Barbican Centre, but with a Tube strike looming I want to be as close as possible well in advance.)
Thanks!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2021 16:08:37 GMT
I'm seeing this tomorrow (!) and wondering if anyone has any suggestions for outdoor dining (potentially in the rain) near the Barbican. If the weather's nice, I can always get something at Benugo and sit on the terrace, but if it's raining, I'm not seeing a lot of sheltered yet outside options for sit-down dining. (I'd eat elsewhere then head to the Barbican Centre, but with a Tube strike looming I want to be as close as possible well in advance.) Thanks! There really isn’t too much around there! One New Change in St Paul’s (which is about a 10/15 minute walk) has some chain restaurants although not outside. |
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Post by stevej678 on Aug 2, 2021 16:33:32 GMT
I'm seeing this tomorrow (!) and wondering if anyone has any suggestions for outdoor dining (potentially in the rain) near the Barbican. If the weather's nice, I can always get something at Benugo and sit on the terrace, but if it's raining, I'm not seeing a lot of sheltered yet outside options for sit-down dining. (I'd eat elsewhere then head to the Barbican Centre, but with a Tube strike looming I want to be as close as possible well in advance.) Thanks! The planned tube strike has been suspended. 😀 |
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Post by ATK on Aug 2, 2021 18:47:35 GMT
I'm seeing this tomorrow (!) and wondering if anyone has any suggestions for outdoor dining (potentially in the rain) near the Barbican. If the weather's nice, I can always get something at Benugo and sit on the terrace, but if it's raining, I'm not seeing a lot of sheltered yet outside options for sit-down dining. (I'd eat elsewhere then head to the Barbican Centre, but with a Tube strike looming I want to be as close as possible well in advance.) Thanks! There are lots of restaurants in the area. Along Whitecross Street (more or less in front of the Barbican), Long Lane (Smithfield/Farringdon), Aldersgate (Barbican Station, albeit not a lot) and in the the offices in the plaza between Moorgate Station and the Barbican all have lots of little restaurants — some chains but mostly small independents. |
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Post by sfsusan on Aug 2, 2021 19:07:00 GMT
There are lots of restaurants in the area Most of these offer outdoor dining? |
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Post by sfsusan on Aug 2, 2021 19:08:07 GMT
The planned tube strike has been suspended. 😀 Yay! One less complication, anyway. Now, if we could only 'suspend' the rain. |
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Post by sfsusan on Aug 2, 2021 19:10:15 GMT
One New Change in St Paul’s (which is about a 10/15 minute walk) has some chain restaurants although not outside. Thanks, escroom. Unfortunately, I'm still trying to avoid indoor dining when possible. Since the Tube strike is now off for the time being, I might eat near Covent Garden where I have a pre-dinner errand to run anyway. |
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 2, 2021 19:11:02 GMT
The planned tube strike has been suspended. 😀 Yay! One less complication, anyway. Now, if we could only 'suspend' the rain. Hoorah! Hoping to go tomorrow night so this makes life easier! |
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Post by theatrefan77 on Aug 2, 2021 23:57:14 GMT
Enjoyed this enormously. Not much to add as everything has already been covered by previous posters. Sutton Foster is absolutely wonderful and hope she will be nominated for an Olivier. Highly recomended.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2021 9:41:27 GMT
One New Change in St Paul’s (which is about a 10/15 minute walk) has some chain restaurants although not outside. Thanks, escroom. Unfortunately, I'm still trying to avoid indoor dining when possible. Since the Tube strike is now off for the time being, I might eat near Covent Garden where I have a pre-dinner errand to run anyway. If you don’t mind the walk it’s only about a 30/40 minute walk from Covent Garden to Barbican if you want to avoid the tube/inside! |
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 3, 2021 12:05:42 GMT
So It looks like I'm seeng Ms Foster and some dancing sailors tonight
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Post by Being Alive on Aug 3, 2021 12:34:52 GMT
Picked up a rush ticket in row K for tonight - very much looking forward to Round 2!!
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Post by ATK on Aug 3, 2021 12:56:06 GMT
There are lots of restaurants in the area Most of these offer outdoor dining? Most don’t due to lack of space (it’s the City) but lots of them offer takeaway. |
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 3, 2021 12:58:59 GMT
Picked up a rush ticket in row K for tonight - very much looking forward to Round 2!! If you see me say hello. I’m in row L, seat 34 |
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Post by sophie92 on Aug 3, 2021 14:09:19 GMT
The “About” page on the Barbican website has gone from saying that Sutton Foster is scheduled for all performances including matinees up to 10th October, to now saying “ All casting is currently confirmed until 17 October, more news to follow on performances beyond this date.”
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 3, 2021 18:36:19 GMT
anthony40 asked me to post his pic at the show. If you’re there say hello to him! ![]() 
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 3, 2021 18:44:48 GMT
anthony40 asked me to post his pic at the show. If you’re there say hello to him! ![]() Mask? 😏 |
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Post by saral on Aug 3, 2021 19:09:58 GMT
anthony40 asked me to post his pic at the show. If you’re there say hello to him! ![]() Mask? 😏 Anything goes 🤷 |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 3, 2021 19:41:05 GMT
Clearly. It’s depressing how few people care about others safety in these theatres right now. I loved this show but was horrified at how few were wearing masks and it’s put me off returning to the theatre anytime soon. |
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Post by fiyero on Aug 3, 2021 19:49:41 GMT
Clearly. It’s depressing how few people care about others safety in these theatres right now. I loved this show but was horrified at how few were wearing masks and it’s put me off returning to the theatre anytime soon. I'd assumed he'd taken it off for a moment for the photo. I mask up at all times but do think that's fair enough! |
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Post by Mark on Aug 3, 2021 20:00:47 GMT
Gosh you’d all be having palpitations here at Lion King where less than 10% of the audience are wearing masks I’d say.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 3, 2021 20:02:54 GMT
Gosh you’d all be having palpitations here at Lion King where less than 10% of the audience are wearing masks I’d say. Why am I not surprised. |
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Post by anthony40 on Aug 3, 2021 20:06:43 GMT
Mask was only off for the pic.
I would assure you that it has been worn throughout. It’s still on as I type this 😷
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