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Post by BurlyBeaR on Sept 27, 2022 11:59:36 GMT
Thanks kit66Posts moved. Discussion of Pacific Overtures over in the Musicals section please. This thread is for the Menier generally, the venue, the recent period of darkness and the new season announcements.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Nov 11, 2022 9:32:30 GMT
Can anyone comment on the renovations ? Please and ta
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Post by NeilVHughes on Nov 11, 2022 10:24:43 GMT
Didn’t see any, everywhere was stripped out, at least with the tables in the restaurant are removed there was a lot more space to stand around before the doors opened.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Nov 11, 2022 13:26:08 GMT
Sounds well glam!
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Post by mouseinthetheatre on Apr 6, 2023 11:35:28 GMT
I understand Chocolate Factory Productions Limited have filed an 'Accelerated possession claim' against 'Persons Unknown' at the High Court.
There is a short hearing this afternoon at 4pm in Court 73 at the RCJ.
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Post by Jon on Apr 6, 2023 12:43:13 GMT
I wonder if the closure last year was due to this?
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Post by partytentdown on Apr 6, 2023 18:38:06 GMT
I understand Chocolate Factory Productions Limited have filed an 'Accelerated possession claim' against 'Persons Unknown' at the High Court. There is a short hearing this afternoon at 4pm in Court 73 at the RCJ. What does this mean?
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Post by Jon on Apr 6, 2023 23:18:48 GMT
I understand Chocolate Factory Productions Limited have filed an 'Accelerated possession claim' against 'Persons Unknown' at the High Court. There is a short hearing this afternoon at 4pm in Court 73 at the RCJ. What does this mean? It means that the Menier is in dispute with their landlord, my guess is that the landlord wants to redevelop the entire block and the Menier isn't budging.
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 7, 2023 9:14:14 GMT
If the parties are in the correct order, the application would suggest it's the Menier that is trying to re-posses some of its space.
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Post by Jon on Apr 7, 2023 15:55:57 GMT
I find it strange that this case hasn't made it to any of the trades. The Stage is normally all over this sort of news.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 12, 2023 16:50:41 GMT
Even though nothing announced for next production I am guessing there is something as they are advertising for a production and admin assistant.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Apr 13, 2023 17:24:39 GMT
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Post by Jon on Apr 13, 2023 17:43:04 GMT
Speaking of the Menier, they've finally updated the website!
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Post by mouseinthetheatre on Apr 14, 2023 9:46:42 GMT
If the parties are in the correct order, the application would suggest it's the Menier that is trying to re-posses some of its space. Yep, whether it's the actual theatre or another space they own remains to be seen. 'Persons unknown' claims are made against tresspassers. An interesting thing about this claim is that it's at the High Court, rather than the county court. At the risk of being very boring... Circumstances which may, in an appropriate case, justify starting a claim in the High Court are if –(1) there are complicated disputes of fact;(2) there are points of law of general importance; or(3) the claim is against trespassers and there is a substantial risk of public disturbance or of serious harm to persons or property which properly require immediate determination.Not surprised the case wasn't covered, there's something like 500 lists published every day for court hearings and it's notoriously difficult to keep an eye on what's going on.
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Post by alece10 on Apr 14, 2023 10:33:48 GMT
There was also the smaller theatre there (think it was called The Bunker) underneath but run independently and not by the Menier.
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Post by frankubelik on Apr 22, 2023 14:35:28 GMT
Is anyone else having issues logging into the "new" site? Been seeing productions there for over ten years but my email address is "not recognised"........ Also, does anyone know if the bench seating has been replaced with proper seats?
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Post by solotheatregoer on Apr 22, 2023 16:24:52 GMT
Is anyone else having issues logging into the "new" site? Been seeing productions there for over ten years but my email address is "not recognised"........ Also, does anyone know if the bench seating has been replaced with proper seats? I was there last month for Marjorie Prime and they had bench seating. Super uncomfortable but thankfully only a short play.
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Post by Jon on Apr 23, 2023 1:08:26 GMT
Venues like the Menier can't really have other kind of seating because of the size of said venue.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 6, 2023 10:41:07 GMT
Is anyone else having issues logging into the "new" site? Been seeing productions there for over ten years but my email address is "not recognised"........ Also, does anyone know if the bench seating has been replaced with proper seats? I've just tried to log in, for when booking Paciifc Overtures booking opens but can't get in. Hmm. Hopefully once I've selected tickets and popped in my card deets then everything will be hunky dory (fingers & toes!)
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Post by Someone in a tree on Oct 25, 2023 6:11:14 GMT
Another large cast for Pacific Overtures - where do they get their money from? Is the NY revivial of Merrily funding it?
Close up currently has 17 and I'm sure Third man had a similar amount. When PO was at the Donmar it had a cast of 10. Here it is 17
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Post by alece10 on Oct 25, 2023 7:18:27 GMT
It's cos they only pay £10 a week.
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Post by theoracle on Nov 20, 2023 12:27:49 GMT
With Pacific Overtures previewing this weekend, does anyone know when the next season of shows will be announced? We know Baker's Wife is opening in the new year but keen to see what else they have lined up. Too soon for Here We Are?
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Post by alece10 on Nov 20, 2023 12:43:22 GMT
They don't usually announce the next production until the new one has started.
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Post by Someone in a tree on Dec 8, 2023 13:58:50 GMT
Can anyone recommend a good restuarnt or pub nearby for pre show dining ?
Please and ta
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Post by theoracle on Jan 18, 2024 11:49:12 GMT
Mid January and still nothing about what’s happening post-PO… could the show be extended? Definitely want to see it again once more as it’ll probably be another 20 years before the show comes back again
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