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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 14, 2017 20:52:10 GMT
Yep, there goes the centre aisles.
I tip my hat to Mackintosh for renovating these theatres, but having to climb over 20 people to get to your seat isn't massively comfortable.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 0:46:25 GMT
Sometimes I think seat numbers should be entirely disregarded, and only row numbers used when taking your seat. Say I'm the first one in the auditorium and have ticket C19, I should ignore seat 19 and go for the central-most seat in row C, then everyone else in row C who comes in after just fills in the gaps. Mind you, I also sometimes think it would be quite nice to sell rows by audience member heights, so all the 6'6" bunch would be at the back and none of the 4'10" types would have to worry about not being able to see anything other than heads. But, y'know, if squeezing past people to get to your seat is a problem for you and you know that, then take the initiative and arrive early. People may then have to squeeze past you, but the implication does seem to be that it is the act of squeezing by rather than the acting of being squeezed by that isn't massively comfortable so an early arrival would make sense. Especially if you're in the middle of a row.  |
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Post by Dan213 on Jan 15, 2017 0:52:29 GMT
Sometimes I think seat numbers should be entirely disregarded, and only row numbers used when taking your seat. Say I'm the first one in the auditorium and have ticket C19, I should ignore seat 19 and go for the central-most seat in row C, then everyone else in row C who comes in after just fills in the gaps. Mind you, I also sometimes think it would be quite nice to sell rows by audience member heights, so all the 6'6" bunch would be at the back and none of the 4'10" types would have to worry about not being able to see anything other than heads. But, y'know, if squeezing past people to get to your seat is a problem for you and you know that, then take the initiative and arrive early. People may then have to squeeze past you, but the implication does seem to be that it is the act of squeezing by rather than the acting of being squeezed by that isn't massively comfortable so an early arrival would make sense. Especially if you're in the middle of a row. Would be great apart from when the person you always go to the theatre with is half a foot taller than me XD |
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Post by ncbears on Jan 15, 2017 1:18:50 GMT
Don't know how the refurbished theatre will look - but one word of warning based on the Chicago show. Hamilton has two revolves - and so the stage may be higher than "normal". To get the full effect of the revolves and the lighting effects on the floor, you need to be back and higher (akin to Curious Incident in some ways). So, they are either building the stage higher to start with (because Hamilton won't play there forever, most likely) OR the base stage will be one height and the revolves added on top, making those in the first few rows definitely will have neck strain.
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Post by ptwest on Jan 15, 2017 10:25:30 GMT
Sometimes I think seat numbers should be entirely disregarded, and only row numbers used when taking your seat. Say I'm the first one in the auditorium and have ticket C19, I should ignore seat 19 and go for the central-most seat in row C, then everyone else in row C who comes in after just fills in the gaps. Mind you, I also sometimes think it would be quite nice to sell rows by audience member heights, so all the 6'6" bunch would be at the back and none of the 4'10" types would have to worry about not being able to see anything other than heads. But, y'know, if squeezing past people to get to your seat is a problem for you and you know that, then take the initiative and arrive early. People may then have to squeeze past you, but the implication does seem to be that it is the act of squeezing by rather than the acting of being squeezed by that isn't massively comfortable so an early arrival would make sense. Especially if you're in the middle of a row. But for those of us who are part of the 6'6" bunch, the circle overhang will be more pronounced than if we were 4'2". Maybe then taller people should sit further forward and smaller people at the back so everyone has as little impact as possible and we all get to see the top of the stage? :-) |
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Post by drmaplewood on Jan 15, 2017 10:54:12 GMT
Still no e-mail...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 11:47:42 GMT
Might be worth giving Delfont Mackintosh a call just to check. |
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Post by Dan213 on Jan 15, 2017 12:20:11 GMT
Might be worth giving Delfont Mackintosh a call just to check. Check the Hamilton UK Twitter. It gives instructions on there as to what to do if you haven't received it  |
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Post by drmaplewood on Jan 15, 2017 13:29:56 GMT
All sorted now thank you!
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Post by kathryn on Jan 15, 2017 14:00:03 GMT
Sometimes I think seat numbers should be entirely disregarded, and only row numbers used when taking your seat. Say I'm the first one in the auditorium and have ticket C19, I should ignore seat 19 and go for the central-most seat in row C, then everyone else in row C who comes in after just fills in the gaps. Mind you, I also sometimes think it would be quite nice to sell rows by audience member heights, so all the 6'6" bunch would be at the back and none of the 4'10" types would have to worry about not being able to see anything other than heads. But, y'know, if squeezing past people to get to your seat is a problem for you and you know that, then take the initiative and arrive early. People may then have to squeeze past you, but the implication does seem to be that it is the act of squeezing by rather than the acting of being squeezed by that isn't massively comfortable so an early arrival would make sense. Especially if you're in the middle of a row. But for those of us who are part of the 6'6" bunch, the circle overhang will be more pronounced than if we were 4'2". Maybe then taller people should sit further forward and smaller people at the back so everyone has as little impact as possible and we all get to see the top of the stage? :-) TBH I'd rather they'd put a decent rake in and stagger seats properly, so everyone can see with no fancying about. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 14:17:29 GMT
Have there always been slips at the VP or are these part of the redesign? Odd, if so. Slips seats are usually terrible for the view and generally uncomfortable too. I'd have hoped that CM would've redesigned the theatre to avoid selling restricted view seats. Especially as if they are restricted, £37.50 is an awful lot to shell out.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 14:25:50 GMT
I notice on Ticketmaster the price range says from £20. Hmm.
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Post by theatremadness on Jan 15, 2017 14:34:49 GMT
I notice on Ticketmaster the price range says from £20. Hmm. Interesting - just checked that out and yes it does say the price range is £20-£190, but they have an asterix next the prices which below says "All prices exclude a per transaction delivery fee, which will be added to the total amount due" which may take the price up to the amount stated on the website FAQ's. No idea what they could possibly be charging a "delivery fee" for though - there are no physical tickets!!! Having said all of that - when you click on the "delivery fee" link, they're all listed as £0.00 as they are paperless tickets. So I might be completely wrong, who knows!! |
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Post by Jon on Jan 15, 2017 14:36:01 GMT
Have there always been slips at the VP or are these part of the redesign? Odd, if so. Slips seats are usually terrible for the view and generally uncomfortable too. I'd have hoped that CM would've redesigned the theatre to avoid selling restricted view seats. Especially as if they are restricted, £37.50 is an awful lot to shell out. Slips have always been part of the theatre, |
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Post by mapleglaze on Jan 15, 2017 14:41:12 GMT
Pretty sure the £20 are the lottery ones.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jan 15, 2017 15:20:49 GMT
It's stupid but I'm nervous about tomorrow! Booking tickets to shows like this, Harry Potter and Angels in America have become too stressful!
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Post by Jon on Jan 15, 2017 15:28:50 GMT
It's stupid but I'm nervous about tomorrow! Booking tickets to shows like this, Harry Potter and Angels in America have become too stressful! Compared to A Streetcar named Desire, Cursed Child was a walk in the park. Im more nervous about Angels in America since that's a limited run whereas Hamilton is open ended |
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Post by nadia on Jan 15, 2017 18:17:02 GMT
Hello,
can someone tell me what Premium Tickets are?
Thanx a lot.
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Post by Dan213 on Jan 15, 2017 18:47:06 GMT
Hello, can someone tell me what Premium Tickets are? Thanx a lot. Literally just the most expensive tickets in the house that the theatre deems to be the "best" seats |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 18:59:49 GMT
The closer to Monday we approach, the more nervous I begin to feel... how silly!
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Post by infofreako on Jan 15, 2017 19:06:58 GMT
The closer to Monday we approach, the more nervous I begin to feel... how silly! Read west end wilmas blog about how its all hype and there wont be a mad rush for tickets. Thatll reassure you |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 15, 2017 19:12:16 GMT
The closer to Monday we approach, the more nervous I begin to feel... how silly! Read west end wilmas blog about how its all hype and there wont be a mad rush for tickets. Thatll reassure you Just read that. This part: 'I’ve listened to the Hamilton CD and it is great. I’m going to New York in March and will definitely be entering the lottery to try to win tickets to see the show whilst I’m there. But I know nothing about the storyline and very little seems to be being said about what the show is actually about.' How can someone not know the storyline when they've listened to the CD? |
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Post by infofreako on Jan 15, 2017 19:15:29 GMT
I thought much the same when I read it. For me after a couple of listens i had a pretty good idea of the story. I struggle to see how anyone couldnt pick it up
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Post by alece10 on Jan 15, 2017 19:21:04 GMT
Well I've got my code written down, my Ticketmaster login details checked but I have an awful feeling I won't get anything by the time I get home from work. Could I say I have a medical appointment and leave early? After all I might have a panic attack come 11am so it's kind of medical.
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Post by infofreako on Jan 15, 2017 19:31:21 GMT
Im fairly relaxed about it currently. Ive probably scheduled my panic for 1130am
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