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Post by partytentdown on Sept 6, 2021 6:54:13 GMT
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Post by Jan on Sept 6, 2021 8:26:01 GMT
I wonder if they’ll attract an audience for this in Woolwich ?
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Post by partytentdown on Sept 6, 2021 8:49:19 GMT
Does anyone know how to access the priority booking?
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Post by southstreet on Sept 6, 2021 9:09:40 GMT
Does anyone know how to access the priority booking? It's for Keyholders only. And I am going to be poor from March next year. :-) |
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Post by MrBunbury on Sept 6, 2021 9:41:42 GMT
Very exciting. I hope there are matinees as well because Woolwich is quite far for me.
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Post by craig on Sept 7, 2021 10:22:53 GMT
Very excited for another Punchdrunk show, although I do feel like immersive theatre has had its name rather sullied in the years they’ve been absent from London.
If anyone can make it good again, it’s Punchdrunk.
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Post by londonpostie on Sept 7, 2021 19:50:30 GMT
Fwiw, they'll hedge their bets until the day it runs but it won't be a surprise if that section of Crossrail becomes operational around the same time, at least as far as connecting services.
Unbelievably, you can be at Farringdon in 16 minutes.
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Post by mkb on Sept 8, 2021 9:30:48 GMT
I had to go through several dates before I found an 18:30 entry slot that had any tickets with the early discount. Must be a lot of Keyholders still who bought these up.
Oddly, they accept payment by Diners Club, as well as Mastercard and Visa, but not American Express. But you can still pay by Amex using Paypal.
Some weird dynamic pricing going on:
"Early Rate" at reduced-price preview on Wed 13 April 18:50 = £55.00 + £1.50 fee
"Early Rate" on Sat 30 July 18:30 = £45.00 + £1.50 fee
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Post by Dave B on Sept 8, 2021 10:01:45 GMT
Yeah pricing seems really odd, dates jumping to 65 and then 45 (unavailable of course) the next day.
The website does say:
A Rush Tickets scheme will be available in 2022.
Sign up to the Punchdrunk mailing list to be the first to hear more.
Which might do me, trying to navigate to find dates on See Tickets is awful.
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Post by londonpostie on Sept 8, 2021 10:33:46 GMT
Found £45 tickets but only eventually. Booked for early July. No queue just a bit of a faff finding remaining early bird options.
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Post by MrBunbury on Sept 8, 2021 10:54:14 GMT
I cannot find anything below £67.50...
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Post by londonpostie on Sept 8, 2021 11:16:30 GMT
Fwiw, I had to go to 2nd July. First time I've added 'refund option' for £2.
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Post by asfound on Sept 8, 2021 11:27:10 GMT
The refund stipulations are completely ridiculous IMHO. A doctor's certificate? Death certificate? Crime reference number? For paid ticket insurance?
Is this normal? It's not like they'd have any trouble reselling the cheap seats.
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Post by londonpostie on Sept 8, 2021 11:32:14 GMT
I *chose* to assume they wouldn't be too strict on early bird refunds, and hope to not find out ... but I do agree.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Sept 8, 2021 12:30:06 GMT
After The Drowned Man, I regret not attending it earlier as I would have done repeat visits! Managed to snag a preview.
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Sept 8, 2021 12:30:33 GMT
The refund stipulations are completely ridiculous IMHO. A doctor's certificate? Death certificate? Crime reference number? For paid ticket insurance? Is this normal? It's not like they'd have any trouble reselling the cheap seats. Exactly why I didn't pay. The t&cs are an actual joke. |
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Post by asfound on Sept 8, 2021 14:05:11 GMT
Exactly why I didn't pay. The t&cs are an actual joke. Yep, wish I'd read those before I paid for it. It's a long way away, I foolishly assumed it would be wise to be able to get a refund no questions asked if needs be. Instead it seems I would need a death in the family and actual legal documents. |
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Post by mkb on Sept 8, 2021 14:26:09 GMT
Doesn't a cooling-off period apply to insurance bought online? There may be a way to refund it.
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Post by dazzerlump on Sept 8, 2021 16:00:17 GMT
Hs anyone seen a Punchdrunk show before? I know it the past the audience has worn masks, however when I booked it didn't mention this on the booking link. My partner has PTSD so cant wear a mask (much like during lockdown). If they use masks for this will there be exceptions?
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Post by Steffi on Sept 8, 2021 16:16:45 GMT
Hs anyone seen a Punchdrunk show before? I know it the past the audience has worn masks, however when I booked it didn't mention this on the booking link. My partner has PTSD so cant wear a mask (much like during lockdown). If they use masks for this will there be exceptions? I’ve read in several articles that this will be a masked show. I would be surprised if it wasn’t. And no, if they require the audience to wear masks they don’t tend to make exceptions as far as I know. But I would contact them and ask. They might give you the option to go in maskless with an access guide. I don’t think anyone will get the regular free roaming experience without wearing a mask though. It’s just a big part of how their shows work. |
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Post by ThereWillBeSun on Sept 8, 2021 17:09:37 GMT
Hs anyone seen a Punchdrunk show before? I know it the past the audience has worn masks, however when I booked it didn't mention this on the booking link. My partner has PTSD so cant wear a mask (much like during lockdown). If they use masks for this will there be exceptions? I have - The Drowned Man. Found it fine but I remember feeling quite hot - however I saw it in July and and so many people. I got used to it, I actually do have a Punchdrunk mask randomly. It does say on the landing page and I think Punchdrunk is quite notorious for this. onecartridgeplace.com/theburntcity/frequently-asked-questionsWhat to wear
You will have to wear a Punchdrunk mask throughout the performance, except for in the bar areas. The mask will be provided upon arrival and will fit over most glasses. If you have the option, wearing contact lenses is recommended. In addition, you may be asked to wear a Covid safe mask underneath. The situation is being closely monitored and the most up-to-date information will be sent to all ticket holders ahead of their arrival.May be worth checking in with SEE tickets/contacting the access team maybe? |
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Post by mkb on Sept 8, 2021 23:54:39 GMT
The white masks are audience. The black masks are silent guides. Everyone else is maskless and a member of the cast.
I can't see how Punchdrunk could make exceptions to their conditions of entry without causing confusion and spoiling the aesthetic.
A solution would be to have relaxed/sensory-friendly performances where the whole audience wore a badge instead, but I cant imagine it would be very good. Besides, there are some very intense moments during these shows outside of the one-on-ones -- I think of the witches' naked, stroboscopic rave/orgy in Sleep No More, or the scissor stabbings in The Drowned Man -- that would mean that a lot of content would have to be cut.
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Post by dazzerlump on Sept 14, 2021 16:38:48 GMT
Thank you everyone. I messaged them direct a few days ago to query this, but they haven't responded yet.
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Post by Stephen on Jan 23, 2022 21:12:33 GMT
This popped up on my browser again today and I'm curious about it! dazzerlump did you ever get a response to your question? |
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Post by dazzerlump on Jan 25, 2022 23:02:25 GMT
This popped up on my browser again today and I'm curious about it! dazzerlump did you ever get a response to your question? Well in the end I had to do a chargeback. I contacted Punchdrunk and they said it should have been on the booking terms as you have to wear the mask, so I sent them exactly what you see at the booking stage, and there's no mention of the mask. They said they couldn't refund and I would have to go to see tickets for it. See tickets don't respond to anything, I sent two complaints and then a further two emails until it got close to the point that if I didn't do a chargeback then it would be too late. |
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