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Post by Being Alive on Sept 14, 2021 0:05:34 GMT
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Post by adolphus on Sept 14, 2021 0:12:05 GMT
Seems like only yesterday we had Cherry Jones doing this brilliantly in the same theatre. Frankly I'd have preferred to see Amy Adams' take on Blanche, seems like a better fit - age and range-wise, but we can't complain. Let's hope this doesn't have horrific star seat pricing
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Post by couldileaveyou on Sept 14, 2021 5:02:14 GMT
I'm still upset we didn't get the one with Isabelle Huppert at the Barbican, I hope they'll reschedule it.
Also I don't love that they're having two actors playing Tom but you never know.
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Post by cavocado on Sept 14, 2021 7:34:15 GMT
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Post by jampot on Sept 14, 2021 7:39:24 GMT
Will this be with atg?
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Post by londonpostie on Sept 14, 2021 7:47:40 GMT
Looks like the news was embargoed until midnight. Not 9am yet, so I imagine the website and email alerts will start to power up in an hour or so ..
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Post by Jan on Sept 14, 2021 8:42:20 GMT
Never heard of Amy Adams. Is she much of a draw ? UK theatre's obsession with all things American continues.
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Post by Dave B on Sept 14, 2021 8:49:12 GMT
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Post by londonpostie on Sept 14, 2021 9:08:03 GMT
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Post by talkingheads on Sept 14, 2021 9:54:20 GMT
Never heard of Amy Adams. Is she much of a draw ? UK theatre's obsession with all things American continues. She is one of the biggest names the West End has had for a long time. Something like six Academy Award nominations, she was the lead in Disney's Enchanted (possibly the best casting decision they ever made), so this is a huge coup for West End theatre. It seems front stalls is £80, middle stalls is £150 and rear stalls £55 then £20 to £30 for restricted view in the Upper Circle. |
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Post by jgblunners on Sept 14, 2021 10:03:43 GMT
My knee-jerk reaction to this news was 'surely she's far too young!' but having read a bit more about Herrin's approach and seen the top-notch creatives involved, plus the inclusion of the brilliant Paul Hilton in the cast, it is actually quite exciting!
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Post by princeton on Sept 14, 2021 10:03:57 GMT
Prices seem to be:
Stalls £55-£150
Dress Circle £80-£150
Upper Circle £20 (Restricted view) - £55
Looks like no reductions for previews.
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Post by zahidf on Sept 14, 2021 10:27:07 GMT
Too rich for my blood. Hopefully they do rush tickets
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Post by Phantom of London on Sept 14, 2021 11:08:03 GMT
Mmmmmmmm they can ask whatever price they want, however it is nom good if you cannot sell tickets. These high prices are good, as it will put people off buying, so better chance for discounting.
My disappointment though is the pre-covid The Pillowman seems cancelled, which I was looking forward to.
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Post by Mark on Sept 14, 2021 11:14:37 GMT
I'm not convinced that the target market of people who'd book to see Amy Adams, is the same target market for The Glass Menagerie and those willing to pay £80 a ticket for it. As POL says, I don't think there's a particular rush needed to book for this one.
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Sept 14, 2021 11:17:47 GMT
It's not selling fast at all, I guess because of how they announced it pretty nonchalantly and so close to open booking. I'm gonna hold off for now since it's not selling fast and the aisles and boxes aren't on sale as far as I can tell, plus the prices are pretty high. There's standing room so hopefully if there is a rush it's not just for that and there's actual seats available too.
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Post by londonpostie on Sept 14, 2021 11:23:04 GMT
Full exchange: Thank you Jake Gyllenhaal, thank you David Tennant, thank you Pillowmen  |
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Post by cavocado on Sept 14, 2021 11:24:46 GMT
I spent my credit voucher from Good on this - a decent substitute.
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Post by Jan on Sept 14, 2021 11:48:14 GMT
Never heard of Amy Adams. Is she much of a draw ? UK theatre's obsession with all things American continues. She is one of the biggest names the West End has had for a long time. Something like six Academy Award nominations, she was the lead in Disney's Enchanted (possibly the best casting decision they ever made), so this is a huge coup for West End theatre. It seems front stalls is £80, middle stalls is £150 and rear stalls £55 then £20 to £30 for restricted view in the Upper Circle. No significant theatre credits at all then. That’s why I haven’t heard of her. |
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Post by jakobo on Sept 14, 2021 11:54:26 GMT
78 pound for seeing Amy Adams from front rows. This is not bad, is it?
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Post by alicechallice on Sept 14, 2021 11:54:54 GMT
She is one of the biggest names the West End has had for a long time. Something like six Academy Award nominations, she was the lead in Disney's Enchanted (possibly the best casting decision they ever made), so this is a huge coup for West End theatre. It seems front stalls is £80, middle stalls is £150 and rear stalls £55 then £20 to £30 for restricted view in the Upper Circle. No significant theatre credits at all then. That’s why I haven’t heard of her. I was just coming to check that you hadn't heard of her! All is well. |
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Post by fiyero on Sept 14, 2021 12:15:16 GMT
I love Amy Adam’s and want to see more plays so have gone for this. £20 seat in the Gods for a 2 show day worth the Abba virtual concert!
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Post by Being Alive on Sept 14, 2021 12:20:44 GMT
She was a great Bakers Wife in Into The Woods in Central Park some years back
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Post by marob on Sept 14, 2021 12:41:13 GMT
I can’t get excited about this, not really keen on The Glass Menagerie as a play. It may just be too subtle for me but I remember reading in the programme about the real-life inspiration and thinking it sounded more interesting than what is presented on stage (same with Rattigan’s Deep Blue Sea)
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Post by stuart on Sept 14, 2021 12:50:00 GMT
It is a small theatre for a star like Amy Adams to be appearing in but I guess it means they can use dynamic pricing to its full effect.
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Post by londonpostie on Sept 14, 2021 12:57:46 GMT
I suspect that's exactly right. Limited 14 weeks. High quality production. Bare basics of promo at this stage. Trust the algorithm and watch those prices fly.
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Post by Rory on Sept 14, 2021 14:44:53 GMT
Mmmmmmmm they can ask whatever price they want, however it is nom good if you cannot sell tickets. These high prices are good, as it will put people off buying, so better chance for discounting. My disappointment though is the pre-covid The Pillowman seems cancelled, which I was looking forward to. I've booked for this as the last time I saw it was with Zoe Wanamaker at the Comedy in 1996 so it's due another airing for me. That said, I am pretty disappointed to see no sign of The Doctor and The Pillowman at this theatre. |
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Post by n1david on Sept 14, 2021 14:47:01 GMT
That said, I am pretty disappointed to see no sign of The Doctor and The Pillowman at this theatre. Interview with Juliet Stevenson in The Times this week did say The Doctor would be in the West End "next year", so it's still on the cards... |
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Post by londonpostie on Sept 14, 2021 15:30:45 GMT
Originally, they had The Doctor pencilled in for NY after that.
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Post by floorshow on Sept 14, 2021 16:13:03 GMT
Didn't expect to be buying tickets for this today! Push comes to shove, I think she can probably act older  |
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