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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 17:47:27 GMT
I’ve not had anything off them, but then I’m not going until New Year, so maybe I will nearer the time. And that’s the issue. They should really email all ticket holders rather than doing it bit by bit. The press have made more of a fuss about masks being enforced at Moloun Rouge than this despite this being more unique and intrusive. The thing is, you email early and people will forget. A few weeks is enough time and also, things are constantly changing with this virus and guidelines and everything, also case numbers. |
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Post by Jon on Nov 12, 2021 17:56:25 GMT
I'm starting to think hairspray57 is over-exaggerating again.
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 12, 2021 17:57:51 GMT
It was reported in the press the Government was planing on scrapping them from January. The price of these tickets, I'm sure most will be able to afford a test. Also, you can't really be arguing the price if you're going to get a solicitor to argue against it, that'll cost a lot more. It’s unethical to expect people to pay an extra charge which was not part of the original purchase. |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 12, 2021 17:58:13 GMT
And that’s the issue. They should really email all ticket holders rather than doing it bit by bit. The press have made more of a fuss about masks being enforced at Moloun Rouge than this despite this being more unique and intrusive. The thing is, you email early and people will forget. A few weeks is enough time and also, things are constantly changing with this virus and guidelines and everything, also case numbers. Then just send another one closer to the date. |
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Post by FJ on Nov 12, 2021 18:00:40 GMT
They're leaving it a bit late to announce these lovely cheap table seats available through the lottery aren't they. Looks like a TodayTix lottery has finally been announced, stating from Monday! |
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Post by Jon on Nov 12, 2021 18:00:53 GMT
It’s unethical to expect people to pay an extra charge which was not part of the original purchase. It's really isn't unethical. Stop making things up. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2021 18:01:04 GMT
Speaking from experience people don't read anything, no matter now clear you make it. However if you're implementing a new policy you really should email everyone already with the announcement then send a reminder nearer the event. Just good practice
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Post by Jon on Nov 12, 2021 18:01:51 GMT
Speaking from experience people don't read anything, no matter now clear you make it. However if you're implementing a new policy you really should email everyone already with the announcement then send a reminder nearer the event. Just good practice TBF ATG has been e-mailing everyone. |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 12, 2021 18:03:49 GMT
It’s unethical to expect people to pay an extra charge which was not part of the original purchase. It's really isn't unethical. Stop making things up. Adding an extra charge to enter on top of ticket costs and refusing refunds if you don’t pay is unethical and hopefully the show will avoid that. |
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Post by showoff on Nov 12, 2021 18:04:59 GMT
The thing is, you email early and people will forget. A few weeks is enough time and also, things are constantly changing with this virus and guidelines and everything, also case numbers. Then just send another one closer to the date. I really don't see your problem, you've had a few weeks notice, you can't take the test until a few days before, so you're not caught off guard. It's really no big deal. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2021 18:05:37 GMT
Asking for negative tests as well as proof of vaccination is asking for trouble. I get the thought behind it but people spending 100s on tickets, transport etc and then finding out they can't go...likely won't end well. Or people just won't book. Which might be OK for big sellers but other shows could be impacted if it becomes wide spread
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Post by fiyerorocher on Nov 12, 2021 18:07:04 GMT
Asking for negative tests as well as proof of vaccination is asking for trouble. I get the thought behind it but people spending 100s on tickets, transport etc and then finding out they can't go...likely won't end well. Or people just won't book. Which might be OK for big sellers but other shows could be impacted if it becomes wide spread If doing one free test stops people from booking, those people didn't really want to go anyway. |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 12, 2021 18:07:41 GMT
If you have never taken a lateral flow test before the chance of making an error is high. Bound to be quite a few people caught out because they just find it all a struggle to do.
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Post by shambles on Nov 12, 2021 18:08:03 GMT
The price of these tickets, I'm sure most will be able to afford a test. Also, you can't really be arguing the price if you're going to get a solicitor to argue against it, that'll cost a lot more. It’s unethical to expect people to pay an extra charge which was not part of the original purchase. Unethical? Your definitions are really quite something. As if they're pocketing any money. They've clearly been considering the case numbers and approaching winter and adapted to conditions. If the government decide to scrap free tests, that's not their problem. And even if they start charging, it's bound to be reasonable for a kit that contains multiples. |
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Post by fiyerorocher on Nov 12, 2021 18:08:32 GMT
If you have never taken a lateral flow test before the chance of making an error is high. Bound to be quite a few people caught out because they just find it all a struggle to do. There are step by step instructions with pictures. It literally could not be easier. |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 12, 2021 18:08:56 GMT
Asking for negative tests as well as proof of vaccination is asking for trouble. I get the thought behind it but people spending 100s on tickets, transport etc and then finding out they can't go...likely won't end well. Or people just won't book. Which might be OK for big sellers but other shows could be impacted if it becomes wide spread If doing one free test stops people from booking, those people didn't really want to go anyway. Not sure about that. Lateral flow tests are not exactly pleasant things. And many people do simply find things like that difficult and there is no free or even cheap way to grt someone to do it for you. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2021 18:09:16 GMT
Asking for negative tests as well as proof of vaccination is asking for trouble. I get the thought behind it but people spending 100s on tickets, transport etc and then finding out they can't go...likely won't end well. Or people just won't book. Which might be OK for big sellers but other shows could be impacted if it becomes wide spread If doing one free test stops people from booking, those people didn't really want to go anyway. Missing the point. It's not the test, it's the fact that they may not be able to go if they test positive and then lose money on what they have booked and planned. |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 12, 2021 18:10:28 GMT
It’s unethical to expect people to pay an extra charge which was not part of the original purchase. Unethical? Your definitions are really quite something. As if they're pocketing any money. They've clearly been considering the case numbers and approaching winter and adapted to conditions. If the government decide to scrap free tests, that's not their problem. And even if they start charging, it's bound to be reasonable for a kit that contains multiples. It is their problem. If they then want tests then they can pay for people to have them. The Government will have obviously decided they not an effective tool against Covid. |
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Post by fiyerorocher on Nov 12, 2021 18:10:43 GMT
If doing one free test stops people from booking, those people didn't really want to go anyway. Missing the point. It's not the test, it's the fact that they may not be able to go if they test positive and then lose money on what they have booked and planned. Most places will transfer or refund your booking in this instance. No money lost, and you can see the show in two weeks when you don't have a virus that you might spread to everyone else there. Everybody wins! |
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Post by Jon on Nov 12, 2021 18:11:37 GMT
Unethical? Your definitions are really quite something. As if they're pocketing any money. They've clearly been considering the case numbers and approaching winter and adapted to conditions. If the government decide to scrap free tests, that's not their problem. And even if they start charging, it's bound to be reasonable for a kit that contains multiples. It's more to the fact it's an intimate production with limited capacity so they need to avoid the cast getting ill as much as possible. |
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Post by shambles on Nov 12, 2021 18:12:11 GMT
If doing one free test stops people from booking, those people didn't really want to go anyway. Missing the point. It's not the test, it's the fact that they may not be able to go if they test positive and then lose money on what they have booked and planned. So, you'd rather they unknowingly carry the virus into a theatre full of people? There can't be perfect solutions devised. They did offer the insurance which you could have opted for if booking the more expensive seats. |
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Post by fiyerorocher on Nov 12, 2021 18:12:28 GMT
If doing one free test stops people from booking, those people didn't really want to go anyway. Not sure about that. Lateral flow tests are not exactly pleasant things. And many people do simply find things like that difficult and there is no free or even cheap way to grt someone to do it for you. LFTs are absolutely fine. People up and down the country have been doing them multiple times a week for months for some jobs. If the idea of one LFT puts you off going to a show, you didn't want to go that much in the first place. |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 12, 2021 18:12:46 GMT
Speaking from experience people don't read anything, no matter now clear you make it. However if you're implementing a new policy you really should email everyone already with the announcement then send a reminder nearer the event. Just good practice I do think the producers of Cabaret assume most people test regularly at home as that is what the theatre industry all do but in wider society it’s not as common. I estimate at least 20% of the audience have never taken an home lateral flow test before. |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 12, 2021 18:13:39 GMT
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Post by properjob on Nov 12, 2021 18:13:44 GMT
If doing one free test stops people from booking, those people didn't really want to go anyway. Missing the point. It's not the test, it's the fact that they may not be able to go if they test positive and then lose money on what they have booked and planned. That's true if you have any illness of injury. It isn't unique to COVID. |
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