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Post by theatreian on Nov 15, 2021 16:31:25 GMT
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Post by alece10 on Nov 15, 2021 16:51:36 GMT
They really aren't giving anything away are they. Annoying but also damm clever. I'm even tempted not to read any comments tomorrow from board members so everything is a complete surprise for me tomorrow night. |
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Post by theatreian on Nov 15, 2021 16:56:47 GMT
Yes it's a very clever drip feed of information and those of you lucky enough to be seeing it soon I hope are in for a great night. Enjoy it.
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Post by fiyero on Nov 15, 2021 17:36:05 GMT
They really aren't giving anything away are they. Annoying but also damm clever. I'm even tempted not to read any comments tomorrow from board members so everything is a complete surprise for me tomorrow night. I’m going to the first matinee on 27/11, trying to decide if I avoid this board until then! |
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Post by rosscoe on Nov 15, 2021 19:15:03 GMT
Arrive early. If coming in the next few days while they work out the kinks, took about thirty minutes to get in ( thank Jebus I’m anal and always arrive early! ) it feels like entering a private club. Stalls ticket holders enter via the basement, circle via a side door.
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Post by shambles on Nov 15, 2021 19:34:00 GMT
Arrive early. If coming in the next few days while they work out the kinks, took about thirty minutes to get in ( thank Jebus I’m anal and always arrive early! ) it feels like entering a private club. Stalls ticket holders enter via the basement, circle via a side door. Hopefully Covid-protocol is being enforced? |
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Post by distantcousin on Nov 15, 2021 20:27:45 GMT
Arrive early. If coming in the next few days while they work out the kinks, took about thirty minutes to get in ( thank Jebus I’m anal and always arrive early! ) it feels like entering a private club. Stalls ticket holders enter via the basement, circle via a side door. Hopefully Covid-protocol is being enforced?
If you're that paranoid about it, probably best you stay at home.
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Post by ruthieh on Nov 15, 2021 20:53:09 GMT
I’m not going until next year so (hopefully) academic by then, but out of interest, I’ve just had covid, and am advised NOT to do another test for 90 days as there is a risk it will show false positive. I wonder what the rules say in those circumstances?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2021 22:17:09 GMT
I’m not going until next year so (hopefully) academic by then, but out of interest, I’ve just had covid, and am advised NOT to do another test for 90 days as there is a risk it will show false positive. I wonder what the rules say in those circumstances? If you can't prove a negative test result, you don't get in. Thats it. |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 15, 2021 22:18:27 GMT
Interesting.. no taking of photos allowed inside the theatre..
They should do a Madonna and make everyone lock their phones away
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Post by mrbarnaby on Nov 15, 2021 22:18:56 GMT
I’m not going until next year so (hopefully) academic by then, but out of interest, I’ve just had covid, and am advised NOT to do another test for 90 days as there is a risk it will show false positive. I wonder what the rules say in those circumstances? If you can't prove a negative test result, you don't get in. Thats it. Are they even checking this I wonder? And how? On the door? |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 15, 2021 22:19:50 GMT
I’m not going until next year so (hopefully) academic by then, but out of interest, I’ve just had covid, and am advised NOT to do another test for 90 days as there is a risk it will show false positive. I wonder what the rules say in those circumstances? If you can't prove a negative test result, you don't get in. Thats it. In almost every other circumstance proof of recent recovery is seen as equivalent to testing negative. |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 15, 2021 22:21:15 GMT
Interesting.. no taking of photos allowed inside the theatre.. They should do a Madonna and make everyone lock their phones away Imagine how long it would take to admit and exit everyone doing that on top of checking testing status. Plus they would surely have to tell people beforehand so people could choose to not bring their phone with them. |
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Post by rosscoe on Nov 15, 2021 22:29:24 GMT
Eddie is Brilliant : Jesse just torn the house down with one of the most spectacular Cabaret’s I’ve ever heard .
That’s all you need to know. Go
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Post by Mark on Nov 15, 2021 22:32:06 GMT
Eddie is Brilliant : Jesse just torn the house down with one of the most spectacular Cabaret’s I’ve ever heard . That’s all you need to know. Go Tomorrow can't come quick enough! |
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Post by saral on Nov 15, 2021 22:34:36 GMT
I’m not going until next year so (hopefully) academic by then, but out of interest, I’ve just had covid, and am advised NOT to do another test for 90 days as there is a risk it will show false positive. I wonder what the rules say in those circumstances? If you can't prove a negative test result, you don't get in. Thats it. ATGs website actually says if you can't prove a negative result you 'may' not be admitted |
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Post by mrcompanymanager on Nov 15, 2021 22:34:48 GMT
If you can't prove a negative test result, you don't get in. Thats it. Are they even checking this I wonder? And how? On the door? They check but don't really enforce it. Its a business at the end of the day and if customers refuse then they will do a temp check and let you in. |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 15, 2021 22:36:54 GMT
Have the understudies been revealed yet. As they surely likely to be performing some of the afternoon shows.
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Post by saral on Nov 15, 2021 22:36:54 GMT
Are they even checking this I wonder? And how? On the door? They check but don't really enforce it. Its a business at the end of the day and if customers refuse then they will do a temp check and let you in. This is going to make heads spin on the forum! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2021 22:37:30 GMT
Interesting.. no taking of photos allowed inside the theatre.. They should do a Madonna and make everyone lock their phones away Imagine how long it would take to admit and exit everyone doing that on top of checking testing status. Plus they would surely have to tell people beforehand so people could choose to not bring their phone with them. There is actually a really easy way of doing it, like they do at some film previews/screenings. You give every ticket holder a metallic type bag (you can't see or film through it) which you seal up as you go in. You keep your phone on you, but can't use it. Of course there will always be people who will try and work round it, but it definitely works. |
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Post by tal on Nov 15, 2021 22:42:49 GMT
Managed to grab a £25 ticket at 18:50 and was very happy with my seat in the second row of the upper circle. They did a fantastic job at changing that area to improve the views. The person in the row in front of you could be leaning forwards and you would still have a complete view of the stage if you’re sitting straight - if that makes sense. Not a lot of legroom, though. They certainly didn’t enforce mask wearing - most people were not wearing a mask, including the lady next to me who wouldn’t stop coughing. Somebody behind me in the queue didn’t seem to have a covid test and was sent to the box office, I believe. I also saw quite a few people showing the actual device of their test as proof.
Regarding the production, it’s really better if you go in not knowing much. Some moments were truly beautiful, and some performances are better than others. It’s one of those rare occasions where I preferred the second act - I found the musical numbers more creative and captivating there. The Cabaret number really was a standout. I can’t wait to see it again!
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 15, 2021 22:48:57 GMT
Imagine how long it would take to admit and exit everyone doing that on top of checking testing status. Plus they would surely have to tell people beforehand so people could choose to not bring their phone with them. There is actually a really easy way of doing it, like they do at some film previews/screenings. You give every ticket holder a metallic type bag (you can't see or film through it) which you seal up as you go in. You keep your phone on you, but can't use it. Of course there will always be people who will try and work round it, but it definitely works. I imagine film previews are mostly attended by people that they can trust through. |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 15, 2021 22:51:13 GMT
Managed to grab a £25 ticket at 18:50 and was very happy with my seat in the second row of the upper circle. They did a fantastic job at changing that area to improve the views. The person in the row in front of you could be leaning forwards and you would still have a complete view of the stage if you’re sitting straight - if that makes sense. Not a lot of legroom, though. They certainly didn’t enforce mask wearing - most people were not wearing a mask, including the lady next to me who wouldn’t stop coughing. Somebody behind me in the queue didn’t seem to have a covid test and was sent to the box office, I believe. I also saw quite a few people showing the actual device of their test as proof. Regarding the production, it’s really better if you go in not knowing much. Some moments were truly beautiful, and some performances are better than others. It’s one of those rare occasions where I preferred the second act - I found the musical numbers more creative and captivating there. The Cabaret number really was a standout. I can’t wait to see it again! I can’t imagine they going to like having to look at random tests so I bet the email is updated to advise people it’s best to send a paper copy instead. |
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Post by hairspray57 on Nov 16, 2021 0:22:51 GMT
Also Cabaret is one of the hardest iconic musical films to find a decent copy to watch. I have two DVD versions both kf which put the film in a horrible window box format with bars on all four sides - both of them are 4:3 letterbox versions which just looks awful. I can’t find a real widescreen version ( it was made 1.85.1 so should have virtually no black bars on a widescreen Tv) in the UK and the Blu-ray was only released in the USA. And it’s not on any streaming platforms in the UK as far as I can see.
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Post by fiyerorocher on Nov 16, 2021 0:50:56 GMT
There is actually a really easy way of doing it, like they do at some film previews/screenings. You give every ticket holder a metallic type bag (you can't see or film through it) which you seal up as you go in. You keep your phone on you, but can't use it. Of course there will always be people who will try and work round it, but it definitely works. I imagine film previews are mostly attended by people that they can trust through. I believe Secret Cinema do the same thing. If they could do it every night, so could a theatre. |
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