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Post by Being Alive on Nov 21, 2023 11:29:19 GMT
I'm planning on a last minute ticket for Wednesday night. I can't find a breakdown of the orchestra anywhere? Is it a decent size and sound or will I be underwhelmed? I believe it’s a 13 piece It is and it sounds surprisingly full |
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Post by Stephen on Nov 21, 2023 11:42:46 GMT
Excellent. Thank you! I've taken advantage of the Under 30s deal and booked central dress circle for this!
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Post by apubleed on Nov 21, 2023 12:03:22 GMT
Orchestra definitely sounds good for just 13 pieces!
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Post by macksennett on Nov 21, 2023 13:19:52 GMT
Anyone remember if this show finishes around 10pm? I have a tight train schedule! Thanks
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Post by solangelafitte on Nov 21, 2023 15:05:52 GMT
Anyone remember if this show finishes around 10pm? I have a tight train schedule! Thanks My last curtain call picture of Lea & Bernadette walking off stage is marked at 10:07 and I was out on Shaftesbury by 10:10 for a photo of the theatre. |
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Post by Peter on Nov 21, 2023 19:30:30 GMT
I'm planning on a last minute ticket for Wednesday night. I can't find a breakdown of the orchestra anywhere? Is it a decent size and sound or will I be underwhelmed? UNDER THE DIRECTION OF ALFONSO CASADO TRIGO VIOLIN Jonathan Hill VIOLA Fiona Leggat CELLO Sophie Gledhill DOUBLE BASS / BASS GUITAR Nic Breakspear FLUTE / PICCOLO / ALTO SAX / CLARINET Jack Reddick OBOE/ COR ANGLAIS / CLARINET / ALTO SAX Huw Clement-Evans CLARINET / BASS CLARINET / TENOR SAX / FLUTE Rachel Elliott HORN Stephen Payne TRUMPET 1/ PICCOLO TRUMPET Pablo Mendelssohn TRUMPET 2 / FLUGELHORN Darren Wiles TROMBONE/BASS TROMBONE Sion Jones DRUMS/PERCUSSION Oliver Pooley KEYBOARD 1 Benjamin Cox KEYBOARD 2 / ASSOCIATE MD Isaac McCullough They sound amazing  |
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Post by Stephen on Nov 21, 2023 20:16:57 GMT
Anyone remember if this show finishes around 10pm? I have a tight train schedule! Thanks My last curtain call picture of Lea & Bernadette walking off stage is marked at 10:07 and I was out on Shaftesbury by 10:10 for a photo of the theatre. Final question from me!…is filming and photography allowed at the end? I’ve seen a LOT online on Instagram etc. it feels like something I would film but only, of course, if it’s permissible from the theatre? |
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Post by alece10 on Nov 21, 2023 21:06:35 GMT
My last curtain call picture of Lea & Bernadette walking off stage is marked at 10:07 and I was out on Shaftesbury by 10:10 for a photo of the theatre. Final question from me!…is filming and photography allowed at the end? I’ve seen a LOT online on Instagram etc. it feels like something I would film but only, of course, if it’s permissible from the theatre? Don't think there is an issue filming the bows. I noticed several people doing it when I was there and no one was stopped. |
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Post by 141920grm on Nov 21, 2023 21:54:50 GMT
They sound amazing Alfonso is so wonderful to watch too! |
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Post by solangelafitte on Nov 21, 2023 22:33:30 GMT
My last curtain call picture of Lea & Bernadette walking off stage is marked at 10:07 and I was out on Shaftesbury by 10:10 for a photo of the theatre. Final question from me!…is filming and photography allowed at the end? I’ve seen a LOT online on Instagram etc. it feels like something I would film but only, of course, if it’s permissible from the theatre? Each time I've been tons of people around me have filmed from Old Friends on through Side By Side and there was zero issue with FOH. I've waited until Side By Side to taken photos and film while standing right by ushers they were fine with it. I mostly wait because Old Friends still feels part of the show whereas Side By Side feels like more of a curtain call encore? I dunno, probably just me. Either way seems fine though! Plus the official Instagram has posted a number of those videos to their stories so I assume it's always allowed. |
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Post by broadwayphan on Nov 22, 2023 3:57:25 GMT
Looking to see this show late next week. Aside from TodayTix - are there any legit ways to buy discounted tickets for the show in advance (not rush)? We are unfortunately not eligible for the Under 30 discount.
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Post by theatreloverlondon on Nov 22, 2023 7:21:34 GMT
Was anybody at the show last night? Seemed someone was off based on Christine rehearsing ‘Loving You’ on her stories.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 22, 2023 8:40:52 GMT
They had a cover run in the afternoon - full cast in the evening.
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Post by thistimetomorrow on Nov 22, 2023 10:52:11 GMT
bit late to be doing a cover run no?
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Post by toomasj on Nov 22, 2023 11:01:17 GMT
Usually contractual so that covers can invite agents/casting directors etc in case they don’t get to go on during their contract
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Post by theatreloverlondon on Nov 22, 2023 11:44:26 GMT
Usually contractual so that covers can invite agents/casting directors etc in case they don’t get to go on during their contract Oh wow I’ve never heard of this before!!!! |
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Post by theatreloverlondon on Nov 22, 2023 11:45:08 GMT
They had a cover run in the afternoon - full cast in the evening. How do you guys know everything 🤣 i would’ve loved to have seen that if it was an open invite |
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 22, 2023 11:51:24 GMT
It wasn't open invite - I'm pretty sure it was a second cover run rather than first cover (considering some of the first covers have been on) and theatreloverlondon I have a friend in it and I happened to be in last night and we couldn't get a coffee before because they were doing the cover run ha! |
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Post by Stephen on Nov 22, 2023 12:43:30 GMT
Looking to see this show late next week. Aside from TodayTix - are there any legit ways to buy discounted tickets for the show in advance (not rush)? We are unfortunately not eligible for the Under 30 discount. There were plenty of £20 tickets available in reasonable seats for the price eg Rear stalls and dress circle boxes/slips a few days before performances this week. Delfont's dynamic pricing will Kick in at some point over the next few days and seats will reduce on the website for next week. Probably be able to book a £20 on Sunday/Monday for most shows next week! Good luck! |
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Post by Stephen on Nov 22, 2023 23:15:05 GMT
Thank you for hyping up the 14 piece orchestra earlier and getting me excited. Wow did they deliver…sounded FANTASTIC! Alfonso not conducting this evening though.
It wasn’t full but the cheers were as loud as if it were.
Just a really special well-executed tribute. I was sat feeling like each person around me had a special connection with different moments in the show - lovely. Plenty of tears and sniffles…and laughs! It’s often funny as it is moving!
I much preferred the less ‘tv star casting’ version tonight that watching the BBC tv concert version. There were moments tonight so we’ll staged that I had to remind myself it was a revue and not a full production eg Sweeney Todd!
There were several moments (mostly during Bernadette) where I just closed my eyes and was fully immersed. Sometimes it’s hard for me to be really present otherwise (I get very anxious)
If there is a show which can really sum up the breadth of this man’s work it’s this fitting tribute. Just wish this was the sell-out west end show!
But boy, that band! Hummammummaammuble melodies!
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Post by amyja89 on Nov 23, 2023 8:33:52 GMT
Bonnie Langford on Good Morning Britain this morning talking about the show, hopefully will get a few more bums on seats!
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Post by anita on Nov 23, 2023 10:44:45 GMT
CD showing on Amazon as double CD out 8/12/23.
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Post by apubleed on Nov 23, 2023 10:55:52 GMT
I really wish it was the current cast and not the original concert that we will be getting a cast recording for, but I shouldn't complain.
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Post by Being Alive on Nov 23, 2023 12:32:59 GMT
Bonnie Langford on Good Morning Britain this morning talking about the show, hopefully will get a few more bums on seats! They truly are wheeling her out everywhere at the mo. |
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Post by theatreloverlondon on Nov 23, 2023 13:06:38 GMT
I really wish it was the current cast and not the original concert that we will be getting a cast recording for, but I shouldn't complain. Same!!!!! This cast is so much better |
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