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Post by BVM on Oct 20, 2023 9:43:11 GMT
It’s just a fact that the touring market is on its last legs. Neither is this. |
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Post by David J on Oct 20, 2023 10:08:04 GMT
Hamilton is a unique show that will probably sell out on the road. Everything else isn’t selling as well as it would have years ago. It’s just a fact that the touring market is on its last legs. Personally speaking, I now see far, far fewer shows in my local regional theatre than I would have years ago. This is because I have a finite amount to spend per year on theatre, and I prioritise the West End over touring stuff. If the West End was a bit more reasonable in terms of cost, I would have more to spend on touring shows closer to home. I don't see much local theatre down in Hampshire nowadays because there's barely any interesting plays or revivals touring our way anymore. Sure The Mayflower is well served with the big familiar musicals, but pre-covid there were more touring shows to take your pick. You have to go further to Chichester, Bath, or the Watermill Theatre, the leading producing UK theatres, for anything interesting. Otherwise there's the occasional short run of a small-scale touring production amongst endless tribute acts, stand up comedians, an evening with someone mildly famous, children's shows etc. It's sad that the Nuffield Theatre closed (leaving behind the MAST studios that is in the same rut) and all Salisbury Playhouse could muster up themselves this autumn is a revival of Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense, when they used to be a reliable venue for a variety of revivals. My interest only perked up to see London Classic Theatre is bringing Brien Friel's Faith Healer to Winchester next month. Of course we have local amateur companies who can put on the familiar musicals and plays. So whether financially the touring landscape is dying, I'll leave it to others to explain. But looking around at the local receiving theatres in my area I'm not surprised if so. |
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Post by alece10 on Oct 20, 2023 10:46:11 GMT
Charlie has been nominated for a Westend Wilma award, you can vote via their website.
Thats 2 nominations in 2 days.
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Post by interval99 on Oct 20, 2023 12:56:46 GMT
It's back
Got the Friday lottery email today Friday 20th.
Tickets for next week, still some great seats avaliable but prices now 20/30/40 where before had been 20/30.
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Post by alece10 on Oct 20, 2023 13:40:07 GMT
I've just booked for the last night.
Will also try and fit in a pre Christmas visit.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 20, 2023 15:30:01 GMT
Charlie has been nominated for a Westend Wilma award, you can vote via their website. Thats 2 nominations in 2 days. Ah the prestigious West End Wilma award Never heard of it. 🤣 |
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Post by ntherooh on Oct 21, 2023 13:16:53 GMT
Does Charlie do matinees? Also, does anyone know where to get the best discounted tickets? I have heard people talk about great deals, but I'm not that clever in that area. The days he is off are advertised on the LW Theatre website. As far as I know he does all performances unless he has holiday booked as he did on Monday and Tuesday just gone. As for offers I see lots on Facebook. Also try theatremonkey website as he lists offers for shows. Thanks! Looks like a good deal for me listed on theatremonkey which sends me to lovetheatre.com. Is this legit? Sorry, I have never booked tickets on other websites than the official ones and todaytix. |
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 21, 2023 13:30:12 GMT
Yes, both are perfectly legitimate. Theatremonkey has a reputation second to none, and Love Theatre is a subsiduary of ATG. On this occassion, you can book with complete confidence. |
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Post by alece10 on Oct 21, 2023 14:18:52 GMT
And you can also check on Theatremonkey for best seat advice.
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Post by asps2017 on Oct 21, 2023 15:57:20 GMT
Anyone know what Charlie is up to next? He’s such a star.
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Post by ntherooh on Oct 21, 2023 16:31:14 GMT
Yes, both are perfectly legitimate. Theatremonkey has a reputation second to none, and Love Theatre is a subsiduary of ATG. On this occassion, you can book with complete confidence. Thanks! Really appreciated! |
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Post by alece10 on Oct 21, 2023 16:54:54 GMT
Anyone know what Charlie is up to next? He’s such a star. It needs to be a dance heavy musical as that's his forte. |
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Post by asps2017 on Oct 21, 2023 16:56:10 GMT
Anyone know what Charlie is up to next? He’s such a star. It needs to be a dance heavy musical as that's his forte. He’s just so watchable. Would even watch him in a concert. On a different note.. seems to keep his personal life to himself. He’s so gorgeous! Ha. |
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Post by asps2017 on Oct 22, 2023 14:27:06 GMT
Slightly off topic… which way does Charlie swing? 😅
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Post by alece10 on Oct 22, 2023 14:46:29 GMT
Slightly off topic… which way does Charlie swing? 😅 Don't think he has ever been a swing. Ensemble in Wicked then the lead role in Half a Sixpence, Mary Poppins and Crazy For You. |
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Post by asps2017 on Oct 22, 2023 15:00:08 GMT
Slightly off topic… which way does Charlie swing? 😅 Don't think he has ever been a swing. Ensemble in Wicked then the lead role in Half a Sixpence, Mary Poppins and Crazy For You. 😂😂😂 |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Oct 22, 2023 15:47:30 GMT
Slightly off topic… which way does Charlie swing? 😅 😮 |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 22, 2023 16:26:40 GMT
Back on topic now then please!
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Post by BVM on Oct 23, 2023 14:36:22 GMT
Just had an email from Official London Theatre declaring “final weeks” which only allows you to book until 4th November.
But the official site is still selling until January.
Have they jumped ahead of an early closing announcement?
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Post by alece10 on Oct 23, 2023 14:42:47 GMT
I really hope not as I've just booked for the last night in Jan.
I know it's not selling that well but I was hoping they could stick it out especially with Christmas around the corner.
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Post by ShoreditchTom on Oct 23, 2023 14:43:52 GMT
I got the same email and can book till 20th Jan on the link they sent - their site is a bit clunky but it is possible!!
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Post by Rory on Oct 23, 2023 14:44:52 GMT
I got the same email and can book till 20th Jan on the link they sent - their site is a bit clunky but it is possible!! Same here, sub line on the email actually says booking til 20th Jan. |
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Post by backtothetheatre on Oct 23, 2023 14:45:04 GMT
Just had an email from Official London Theatre declaring “final weeks” which only allows you to book until 4th November. But the official site is still selling until January. Have they jumped ahead of an early closing announcement? I’ve had the same email. It says must end 20 January so no early closure as of now. |
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Post by alece10 on Oct 23, 2023 14:56:24 GMT
Phew! Just checked the same e mail and yes 20th Jan 2024.
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Post by BVM on Oct 23, 2023 15:10:03 GMT
Oh phew! Must have just been a glitch.
I’m due to go in December :-)
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