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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2016 12:12:00 GMT
BTW, while I don't do star ratings on theatremonkey, my opinion would be 3 stars on part 1, 4 for part 2. And what level of familiarity do you have with the books and the movies? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2016 15:40:03 GMT
Thanks for replying. I;d wondered if your relatively low opinion was due to not knowing the backstory. May I also ask, what might you have made of it if you hadn't read the books? I haven't read any at all and I could bear to watch only the first ten minutes of the first movie, and I'm wondering whether I'll completely miss the impact of the plays, even if I manage to follow their superficial plot.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2016 15:55:51 GMT
Ah no! - Thanks fro replying! This is turning into a 'will I, won't I' saga of epic proportions.
First, last October, I book tickets on Day One of sale because I think it'd be virtually impossible at a later date, and there are promises of official arrangements to return tickets, if I change my mind.
Then, in early February, I offer my tickets to the resale wishlist, as I won't know any backstory and have decided not to go.
Then, in late May, after the casting reveals that I am very familiar with one of the principal cast, and I am traumatised by the eternal wait for anyone to buy my tickets despite the supposed sell-out, I reclaim my tickets.
And now I'm dithering back again with the recurring fear, which you reinforce, that it will all be a load of gibberish.
What to do ... ?
Theatre going has never been this difficult.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2016 15:58:08 GMT
Mind you, people seem to enjoy seeing Shakespeare despite most of the language being incomprehensible.
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Post by PalelyLaura on Jul 26, 2016 16:05:33 GMT
Ah no! - Thanks fro replying! This is turning into a 'will I, won't I' saga of epic proportions. First, last October, I book tickets on Day One of sale because I think it'd be virtually impossible at a later date, and there are promises of official arrangements to return tickets, if I change my mind. Then, in early February, I offer my tickets to the resale wishlist, as I won't know any backstory and have decided not to go. Then, in late May, after the casting reveals that I am very familiar with one of the principal cast, and I am traumatised by the eternal wait for anyone to buy my tickets despite the supposed sell-out, I reclaim my tickets. And now I'm dithering back again with the recurring fear, which you reinforce, that it will all be a load of gibberish. What to do ... ? Theatre going has never been this difficult. You could always try - ooh, I dunno - reading the books? ;-) |
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Post by lynette on Jul 26, 2016 23:15:54 GMT
Mind you, people seem to enjoy seeing Shakespeare despite most of the language being incomprehensible. Not the thread to refute this in full. You're on notice. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2016 7:03:02 GMT
You could always try - ooh, I dunno - reading the books? ;-)
I was just going to say that, LOL.
Well, if you are already ticketed, you may as well "throw yourself on the bomb" and go for it.
Book 4, and the last chapter of the last book are the minimum study, if you want to "go for it." I would add that although those are the minimum study, book 5 would be quite a valuable read as well, otherwise the bits in Part 2 that have the potential to carry the most emotional heft just won't have much impact. |
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Post by daniel on Jul 28, 2016 9:48:52 GMT
Extending to 10 December 2017, on sale 4th August 11am. Tickets from £15 per part and 300 tickets at £20 per part at every performance!
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Post by David J on Jul 28, 2016 10:17:17 GMT
Am finally seeing both parts tonight and tomorrow. Can't wait
Anyone else going to be there?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 10:22:36 GMT
Am finally seeing both parts tonight and tomorrow. Can't wait Anyone else going to be there? I'm back row of circle tonight and tomorrow |
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Post by rumbledoll on Jul 28, 2016 11:57:11 GMT
Sorry it it was asked before (can't find the strenght to scroll this overwhelming amount of pages) but how Friday Forty work exactly? Is there a button BOOK appear when countdown reaches 0 on this page? www.harrypottertheplay.com/ticket-information/Then what - you click and wait if the system considers you lucky today and let you proceed to actual choice of the date and buying process? Many thanks! |
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Post by firefingers on Jul 28, 2016 12:05:55 GMT
Sorry it it was asked before (can't find the strenght to scroll this overwhelming amount of pages) but how Friday Forty work exactly? Is there a button BOOK appear when countdown reaches 0 on this page? www.harrypottertheplay.com/ticket-information/Then what - you click and wait if the system considers you lucky today and let you proceed to actual choice of the date and buying process? Many thanks! Yep. You go to a holding page for a few minutes, then you may get randomly selected, or put in a holding queue (with the same walking wizard from the normal queue image). |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 12:12:45 GMT
Am finally seeing both parts tonight and tomorrow. Can't wait Anyone else going to be there? I'm back row of circle tonight and tomorrow Ah, have fun you two! I am soooo tempted to book a return trip next year. I've got an excuse if it's for my birthday, right...? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 18:05:50 GMT
WIN! I have small people in front of me on the back row of the circle!
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Post by firefingers on Jul 28, 2016 19:28:23 GMT
WIN! I have small people in front of me on the back row of the circle! I understand they prefer to be referred to as dwarfs. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 19:55:58 GMT
WIN! I have small people in front of me on the back row of the circle! I understand they prefer to be referred to as dwarfs. Or perhaps they're far away. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 21:26:32 GMT
F**k me!!!! That was astonishing!!!!!!
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Post by westendwendy on Jul 28, 2016 22:31:49 GMT
Oh my god..... That was one of the best theatrical experiences of my life. Jesus. I'm a little shocked and walked out of the theatre with my mouth open!!
I've never seen magic like that on a stage ever. It's going to run for 50 years! Fire, water, flames, flying and it's scary, funny, witty and heartfelt.
The story and book are perfection with twists, turns, time travel, character reveals, sensational performances and magic beyond comprehension......
Wow. 10/10 #keepthesecrets
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2016 22:36:05 GMT
I am looking forward to eventually seeing this, if ever I manage to score a ticket haha. But there is no doubt that it will run and run for years to come. Already booking for a year and a half when it has only just opened, amazing!
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Post by AddisonMizner on Jul 29, 2016 7:07:43 GMT
For the Friday Forty, do you have to login (sign up with email etc) prior to 1pm?
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Post by Latecomer on Jul 29, 2016 8:08:13 GMT
For the Friday Forty, do you have to login (sign up with email etc) prior to 1pm? Nope. Just sign up afterwards, if and when you get tickets (I did it so can confirm ok!) |
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Post by AddisonMizner on Jul 29, 2016 8:09:29 GMT
Thanks!
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Post by d'James on Jul 29, 2016 12:08:38 GMT
Remembered, and entered, but didn't win.
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Post by AddisonMizner on Jul 29, 2016 12:19:31 GMT
Neither did I. Oh well, always next week. I'm going to try to get tickets for the new booking period on Thursday too.
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Post by westendwendy on Jul 29, 2016 12:19:50 GMT
Imagine if they opened another production in another theatre on the West End due to demand. That WOULD be a first!!! I wonder when Broadway will be? Great news for British actors. I'm so so pleased and proud this started off in London. It is one of the best shows to come from here since the 80's (Phantom/Les Miss/Siagon). Epic scale.
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