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Post by martin1965 on Oct 29, 2016 16:48:33 GMT
Hope you love it as much as i did.
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Post by tmesis on Oct 30, 2016 21:19:53 GMT
I thought this a great play, immaculately acted and directed. I agree that the end of act two was a theatrical tour de force reminding me of a finale to a Mozart opera where he piles on confusion and theatrical intrigue but nevertheless all the emotions are delineated clearly. It set me wondering how much leeway they have in performance and whether the 'talking over' has to be timed with almost musical precision or does it differ markedly from performance to performance.
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Post by showgirl on Oct 31, 2016 4:20:59 GMT
I didn't fancy this and the running time had confirmed my decision not to book, but the positive posts here persuaded me otherwise. However, that hesitation naturally left me with little choice re seating and I have had to book the circle, where I have never sat before - I always book an aisle seat in the stalls. Has anyone here sat in the circle, please, and if so, how remote does it seem from the stage? (I do know that the seating config changes but I think this tends to affect the stalls only.)
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Post by Xanderl on Oct 31, 2016 6:37:25 GMT
I've sat in the back row of the circle for this and Labyrinth, and it's absolutely fine - such a small theatre that the distance isn't a problem. And the set for this is on three levels so I suspect the view at the back is better than the front of the stalls. Once you've prodded the people in front and asked them to stop leaning forward at any rate.
Only issue with the circle is that the leg room is limited - there are some seats with gaps next to them due to pillars (which don't restrict the view) so worth getting one of those if possible. Having said that I prefer the circle seats to the high seats at the back of the stalls.
It's worth giving the circle a go as the back row (which I presume is sold out for this show) is significantly cheaper than the rest of the theatre (£18 for matinees), so if you're OK with the view you can get a bargain next time. I paid £13 per show for this season as they were doing a 3 for 2 deal.
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Post by showgirl on Oct 31, 2016 7:59:15 GMT
Thank you, xanderl - very comprehensive and helpful. I actually had only 3 seats in the front row of the circle to choose from so I picked one and will try to remember not to lean forward - which doesn't sound necessary anyway. I also picked a matinee due to the running time and travel home so I was able to get the pensioners' concession (£20) - which is why I do only ever book matinees in the main house.
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Post by n1david on Nov 5, 2016 13:57:10 GMT
Matinee cancelled today due to cast illness. Very last minute given I picked up my ticket at 1.30... no decision yet on evening show.
Thankfully got online and nabbed the last two stalls seats for an evening in the last week, but not much left....
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Post by drmaplewood on Nov 5, 2016 14:50:38 GMT
Yep, arrived at 1:45 and they had just started telling people. Very frustrating as I had a front row stalls seat and not sure I want to splash out for a much less appealing seat on another date.
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Post by n1david on Nov 5, 2016 14:57:13 GMT
There's very little left, I went online as soon as the announcement was made rather than waiting at the Box Office and there seemed to be only a handful of seats left for each date.
I'd already had to rearrange this once thanks to a friend arranging a party, so I'm damned if I'm going to let circumstances get the better of me...
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Post by couldileaveyou on Nov 5, 2016 16:11:18 GMT
They cancelled this and Ragtime! It must be spooky horror matinees day
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Post by drmaplewood on Nov 5, 2016 18:02:07 GMT
Weird that there's no mention of it on their Twitter.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2016 18:54:02 GMT
It's all going ahead tonight so far. When I called earlier to check, the delightful lady at the box office said that the doctor was with the actor who was ill hence the cancellation. She wouldn't say who though. Clearly a lady to be trusted with a secret.
I hope it wasn't Lex Shrapnel. Purely because it's one of the most fabulous names around.
Another long one. Thank goodness the tube is running through the night!
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Post by gazzaw13 on Nov 7, 2016 8:56:02 GMT
Saw this on Friday, before the cast illness. I really enjoyed it - yes it's too long and too clever and self indulgent but never boring. It reminded me of a Donna Tartt novel, you desperately want to get back on the highway to the central narrative but enjoy yourself on the back roads.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2016 12:05:23 GMT
Tamsin Greig. I love you.
If you're going to see this, I'd suggest a bit of reading up (either the programme or Google) beforehand. It will makes things a bit easier. Having said that, it's a terrific play and a wonderful cast. Yes, a bit long and rambly but it doesn't feel like it in the way that, say, 'Oil' does.
And it's worth seeing for one particular scene where all of the characters are on stage, all speaking at the same time. I almost gave them an ovation at the end of it!!
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Post by Latecomer on Nov 9, 2016 20:00:27 GMT
Well this was splendid! Seemed right to be seeing it on the day Trump was elected and there was a point in the play where the whole audience groaned (as one of the characters was saying a democrat would soon be elected and then things would get better!) I am so glad I saw it...absorbing, fascinating play and performances from all the actors were stunning!
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Post by peggs on Nov 9, 2016 21:41:33 GMT
My family never rows as intellectually or as interestingly as this! Would not have thought lots of people apparently just yelling at each other could work but it really does, of course it's cleverer than that, must have taken some rehersing to get it right. I feel like i need to go and do a whole load of reading and thinking but in a good way. Lovely visual set and back of circle works generally for this though i'd have loved to have been down the front for the end scenes, talk about brutal. Was once scowled at most emphatically by Tamsin Greig but my she's good in this but as said so is everyone. Would have loved to have had longer afterwards to discuss this as throws up lots of questions but the wonder of theatre board means i can do it here.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2016 10:22:57 GMT
This was interesting. I enjoyed it; great cast, but boy is it long!
Greig fantastic.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2016 10:41:48 GMT
This was interesting. I enjoyed it; great cast, but boy is it long! I had a date like that once but that's for another day.
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Post by drmaplewood on Nov 14, 2016 11:39:08 GMT
Managed to see it on the 2nd attempt on Friday - enjoyed it a lot but yes it can certainly do with a trim. Found the last act particularly wearing but maybe that's because I was knackered. Greig is just superb though as was most of the cast. Polite applause at the end rather than ovation but again, everyone was probably knackered. Glad I caught it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2016 15:03:32 GMT
Pile of sh*t
Dated characters
Wearing awful awful clothes
All obnoxious
Speak they like are reciting a mandate
Unrealistic and pathetic
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2016 15:04:51 GMT
Well this was splendid! Seemed right to be seeing it on the day Trump was elected and there was a point in the play where the whole audience groaned (as one of the characters was saying a democrat would soon be elected and then things would get better!) I am so glad I saw it...absorbing, fascinating play and performances from all the actors were stunning! Audience groaning from this sort of cheap trick Is so sad
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2016 15:12:09 GMT
I just don't get it
Characters who think they are intelligent
Speak in the most affected way
Yet dress like crap and all seem to have major mental health issues
All with first world problems
Most of which are sexually rooted
The playwright is all over this like a sh*t stain And not in a good way
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2016 15:12:52 GMT
I don't think a coincidence of the line in the play with real world events can be called a 'cheap trick' more an 'interesting and unexpected moment'
On a similar note there's a lovely essay by David Roman about going to see Angels in America the night Clinton got elected and what that meant to him and his companions.
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Post by quine on Nov 18, 2016 13:22:33 GMT
Really enjoyed this last night. Must admit to being distracted by Tamsin Greig's toned arms. I need that exercise regime.
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Post by peggs on Nov 18, 2016 15:00:22 GMT
Really enjoyed this last night. Must admit to being distracted by Tamsin Greig's toned arms. I need that exercise regime. Yep when I was there, there was similar toned arm envy.
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Post by Polly1 on Nov 18, 2016 19:23:20 GMT
Judging by the time of Parsley's posts, I would guess his comments were made at the first interval of Wed's matinee? I wonder if he stayed for the much discussed scene at the end of the 2nd act, which was one of the most exhilarating things I've seen on a stage. If Michael Boyd doesn't win a slew of best director awards, there is no justice. Play is a bit too clever for it's own good (if Stoppard makes you feel inadequate, I'd avoid this) but never less than engrossing, thanks to the top-notch acting. Greig and Calder no surprise but Luke Newberry was new to me and tremendous. Effective set too. An afternoon well spent.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 19:33:47 GMT
Yes I was there until the painful end
The scene at the end of second act was stupid
None of the scenes were realistic
People don't speak like that
And if they do
They don't wear the same awful outfit that Tamsin Greig wore for the whole play
Toned arms maybe
Needs some under eye serum urgently though
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 19:35:48 GMT
Judging by the time of Parsley's posts, I would guess his comments were made at the first interval of Wed's matinee? I wonder if he stayed for the much discussed scene at the end of the 2nd act, which was one of the most exhilarating things I've seen on a stage. If Michael Boyd doesn't win a slew of best director awards, there is no justice. Play is a bit too clever for it's own good (if Stoppard makes you feel inadequate, I'd avoid this) but never less than engrossing, thanks to the top-notch acting. Greig and Calder no surprise but Luke Newberry was new to me and tremendous. Effective set too. An afternoon well spent. Effective set? Have you ever been inside a brownstone? It doesn't look like a car park stairwell
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Post by martin1965 on Nov 18, 2016 20:57:19 GMT
God you are a right misery! Why did you even go?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2016 21:18:27 GMT
God you are a right misery! Why did you even go? Paid to do so
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Post by DuchessConstance on Nov 18, 2016 21:52:36 GMT
You had me at "too clever for its own good."
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