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Post by Mr Snow on Oct 17, 2024 12:45:17 GMT
2nd visit last night and first half seemed 'slower' this time, with many of the comic lines failing to land BUT second half flew faster than in any of the 5 or so productions I've seen. The chemistry between Adelaide and Nathan was wonderful.
Tried standing but it didn't work for me. Up close you could see the actors lips moving but the sound was coming from speakers directly aboue your head. Weird. Retreated to the edge and it was fine. If I'd known, I'd have paid up for a seat where the choreography was more evident.
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Post by nancycunard on Oct 18, 2024 8:13:22 GMT
In last night for a third time, and for the first time with Gina Beck, who I loved! It’s such a great show in fantastic shape. Quite a lot of empty seats though  |
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Post by soosiesoo on Oct 19, 2024 20:23:09 GMT
I saw it for the third time this afternoon and it was just as brilliant as the first 2 times. There were empty seats, such a shame but no matter how brilliant we tell everyone it is, some people just won’t go and see ‘old fashioned’ shows.
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Post by unseaworthy on Oct 19, 2024 20:35:59 GMT
I saw it for the third time this afternoon and it was just as brilliant as the first 2 times. There were empty seats, such a shame but no matter how brilliant we tell everyone it is, some people just won’t go and see ‘old fashioned’ shows. I love this show, it's just wonderful. Although, it's been on a while now... perhaps it's time for it to move on. |
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Post by ceebee on Oct 23, 2024 13:03:26 GMT
Anybody aware of deals on seats (rather than standing)? Looked at usual suspects (TKTS/TodayTix/Central) but not coming up with much other than Bridge prices +10%.
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Post by SuttonPeron on Oct 23, 2024 14:57:26 GMT
There´s some on Ticketmaster atm. But nowhere exceptional deals.
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Post by Dave B on Oct 24, 2024 12:37:17 GMT
Anybody aware of deals on seats (rather than standing)? Looked at usual suspects (TKTS/TodayTix/Central) but not coming up with much other than Bridge prices +10%. Maybe have another look around today. Just had an offer in my inbox.... |
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Post by moorhunhe on Oct 24, 2024 15:20:15 GMT
I'm at the matinee show now.
2 show stops so far. Intermission started about 4.10/4.15
The cast board said Tamika as miss Adelaide, but it's not.
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Post by moorhunhe on Oct 24, 2024 19:46:21 GMT
I'm at the matinee show now. 2 show stops so far. Intermission started about 4.10/4.15 The cast board said Tamika as miss Adelaide, but it's not. I clearly should have waited, lol. They also skipped the intermission entertainment. The entire row in front of me was empty :-( And the cast board was incorrect. It showed all original cast, but there were at least 3 others on for main roles. |
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Post by ladidah on Oct 25, 2024 11:17:56 GMT
That's a terrible experience, why did it keep stopping?
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Post by moorhunhe on Oct 25, 2024 11:44:49 GMT
That's a terrible experience, why did it keep stopping? I'm not sure. I always get the feeling it's something to do with the stage not going up/down? The boyfriend texted they need to WD40 it, lol (I've had show stops before with this show). The first stop was mid-song ("The Oldest Established"), lights went on, it got so quiet, everyone went off stage and then we had an announcement. People clapped when they went off and came back on, took about 10 minutes. We then got a joke from Nathan Detroit "What can I do, I'm broke, like the theatre" lol. The second stop was when Sky takes Sarah back to New York (after "If I were a Bell") and the band plays a tune, it played the first notes of that and then just stopped. So the audience claps, and the lights go on, and the people next to me are like "oh, good, intermission" and I'm like: no not yet, there's supposed to be another 5-10 minutes of showtime. Stop was about 5 minutes. Personally I wasn't bothered as I've seen it many times now, but I can imagine if you've not seen it before and then also not getting the intermission song/tapdance it's dissapointing not getting the entire experience. Act 2 went perfectly fine. All in all, about 20 minutes longer, I walked out the door at 17h45. |
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Post by ladidah on Oct 25, 2024 11:51:59 GMT
It is a shame! Another reason to love a matinee  |
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Post by talkstageytome on Oct 27, 2024 14:12:28 GMT
Saw this on Friday night and absolutely loved it. I always enjoy the standing experience at The Bridge at this was no exception. The music sounded gorgeous and I was constantly marvelling at how well organised the crew are, moving the audience around as well as all the set pieces. Cast was faultless too, I particularly enjoyed Nathan and Adelaide. Would absolutely be lining up to see this again if I still lived in London.
Oh, and my friend and I ended up on one of the cabaret tables which rose up after the interval- how fun! We really enjoyed our Dulce de Leches while watching the interval show. Wish I'd worn more sparkles so I'd have blended in a little better.
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Post by apubleed on Oct 28, 2024 6:55:50 GMT
I caught this on the weekend after leaving it for a year or so and I was surprised at the energy of the audience and cast quality. A wonderful production of guys and dolls - in my opinion the best we’ll ever see - and nice that that the show is going away in good shape. I’d love to be standing in the audience for the closing if I wasn’t already pre occupied.
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Post by moorhunhe on Oct 29, 2024 20:40:33 GMT
Anybody aware of deals on seats (rather than standing)? Looked at usual suspects (TKTS/TodayTix/Central) but not coming up with much other than Bridge prices +10%. Do you have the DROPS on TodayTix? I can see a stalls ticket (under orchestra, but in the right turn) for 25,20£ for this Thursday evening show. |
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Post by ceebee on Oct 29, 2024 22:34:09 GMT
Anybody aware of deals on seats (rather than standing)? Looked at usual suspects (TKTS/TodayTix/Central) but not coming up with much other than Bridge prices +10%. Do you have the DROPS on TodayTix? I can see a stalls ticket (under orchestra, but in the right turn) for 25,20£ for this Thursday evening show. Thanks - I do have the Drops. I'm also now a Gold level so will see what deals that brings! |
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Post by moorhunhe on Oct 29, 2024 23:15:09 GMT
Do you have the DROPS on TodayTix? I can see a stalls ticket (under orchestra, but in the right turn) for 25,20£ for this Thursday evening show. Thanks - I do have the Drops. I'm also now a Gold level so will see what deals that brings! Ooh! I'm 5 tickets away. I'm sure I'll do a few more drops in the next 2 months, haha! Got myself one for Thursday matinee *whoops* |
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Post by moorhunhe on Oct 30, 2024 19:48:56 GMT
TJ Lloyd has posted on his Instagram story he will be on as Nicely Nicely November 1st + November 25th - December 4th.
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