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Post by ptwest on Jan 16, 2017 12:37:18 GMT
Gave up on select your own seats after losing seats three times and got them to choose for me. Got row b in the stalls somewhere near middle so its further forward than I ideally wanted but I think that could have been a lot worse. Almost cant resist asking how high the stage is!
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Post by alece10 on Jan 16, 2017 12:37:37 GMT
Finally got there 2nd choice of date. Mon 27th Nov. Row J stalls. Few hiccups along the way but got there in the end.
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Post by Joseph Buquet on Jan 16, 2017 12:38:57 GMT
My main challenge was trying to work out which of the squares featured commercial trucks, when Ticketmaster needed to prove I wasn't a robot. I Kept getting it wrong!!
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Post by theatre-turtle on Jan 16, 2017 12:39:29 GMT
Fourth time asked for best available non premium and got offered back row of grand circle... so I declined
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Jan 16, 2017 12:40:36 GMT
My email link didn't work at all, just never re-directed to Ticketmaster. Went there manually and got in the queue that way - all worked fine once I was in. Have ended up with preview tickets for £47.50, which is what I wanted - rather off to the side, so not the best seats, but I'm happy enough
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Post by schuttep on Jan 16, 2017 12:40:57 GMT
Got 4 for 3/3/18. Took 11 mins. Later in the run is quicker although the first ones I chose were taken by the time I pressed add to basket. After that, plain sailing. Row D stalls is final top price row before premium seating. I got row H 11 & 12 for £89.50, so premium must just be central seats. Yes I think you're right. I got centre of row D for £89.50 but I checked row E centre before buying and they were premiums.
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Post by westendcub on Jan 16, 2017 12:42:35 GMT
Fourth time asked for best available non premium and got offered back row of grand circle... so I declined Good on you, I got Row C 35 in the end aftter stress of loosing the seat map but I too would have rejected the back row and well I think at least I should be ok with any overhang!! I was only booking 1 ticket, couldn't handle the stress of booking for others and dates etc. Keep going!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 12:43:04 GMT
I'd kind of talked myself out of booking but got my delayed xmas present from my Dad which was almost exactly the same as a second price ticket for this. So going as a Christmas treat next year.
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Post by theatre-turtle on Jan 16, 2017 12:46:34 GMT
On about my 7th attempt I've got drsss circle for January . I would have liked earlier but I was too slow
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Post by fiyero on Jan 16, 2017 12:47:37 GMT
Far too many attempts needed but got one for first Saturday (top price!!!) and 2 bottom price so I can take my nephew for my birthday in January!
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Post by aksis on Jan 16, 2017 12:51:10 GMT
That happened 4 rimes, then I just went for bets available and got great seats. Give it a go. Thanks worked like a charm!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 12:52:11 GMT
That happened 4 rimes, then I just went for bets available and got great seats. Give it a go. Thanks worked like a charm!! Congratulations.
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Post by barbra99 on Jan 16, 2017 12:53:16 GMT
I had to book mine on a iPad so couldn't choose seats. Can someone tell me if stalls B15-18 are at the end of the row or towards the middle? Much appreciated.
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Jan 16, 2017 12:53:20 GMT
I went in again, and it's now re-enabled the choose your own seat facility. Lots of seats available for the random Wednesday I chose in April (including some £20 ones).
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Post by Deleted on Jan 16, 2017 12:53:53 GMT
Just got £32.50 row B grand circle end of aisle seats for 3rd preview. Wasn't where I wanted nor when but at least I've got em and well cheaper than planned and il keep an eye out over the next year to see if anything better comes up
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Post by drmaplewood on Jan 16, 2017 12:56:13 GMT
I went in again, and it's now re-enabled the choose your own seat facility. Lots of seats available for the random Wednesday I chose in April (including some £20 ones). Where are the £20 ones, out of interest?
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Post by dizzieblonde on Jan 16, 2017 12:56:17 GMT
Long time lurker, just signed on to boards given I've booked my Hamilton tickets!
Just booked for May 2018, as a birthday treat - so long away! Decided I couldn't stretch to the £89.50 seats, and went for end of H row in the Grand Circle which, given the fairly steep rake, looks reasonable in terms of eye-line etc. The current layout doesn't show any significant obstructions (just slight cut off of the extreme side of stage), and I can't imagine that the refurb will actively make sightlines worse than they are right now - at least for existing seat positions.
Now the problems begin! I've booked with a card that expires in 6 weeks time (bank haven't sent the replacement yet), and will have to contact TM to ensure that my card details are updated against these tickets. Fingers crossed the ticketless system works for this kind of situation (the website seems to indicate it will)!
I've also gambled on LMM being in the role by that time - anyone know if he's said anything more about when he'll join the cast, and how long people think he'll stay there for? All indications are that he won't join for previews, and I can't see him opening the show in December, if he's not there for previews, but who knows! Anyone?!
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Post by gjones72 on Jan 16, 2017 12:56:50 GMT
Finally managed to get 2 tix for next April - a truly awful experience trying to book though - tickets kept on going out the basket - tried multiple dates and same thing happened - least I can relax now :-)
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Post by SamB (was badoerfan) on Jan 16, 2017 12:57:15 GMT
I went in again, and it's now re-enabled the choose your own seat facility. Lots of seats available for the random Wednesday I chose in April (including some £20 ones). Where are the £20 ones, out of interest? The grand circle slips, so eight seats in total (unless I'm missing any others).
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Post by muckypups on Jan 16, 2017 12:58:53 GMT
Ticketmaster are running the booking process for Hamilton tickets in the U.K. It is possible to get tickets, though perhaps is rather like the London 2012 Olympics (i.e. You may be lucky or, without any understanding why, unlucky). I managed to secure tickets today through a Priority Booking account but the tickets being offered were "Best Available" so they were priced at £89.50 per ticket. I had wanted to get tickets for the Grand Circle at £37.50 EA. Maybe they're not being offered yet?
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Post by andrew on Jan 16, 2017 12:59:45 GMT
I apparently couldn't correctly select all the squares with lakes in them, but managed to get good seats for December 2nd evening. Then after taking a breath I went back in for a second run in April. It was fairly smooth for me but I'd have preferred an indication of where I was in the queue. Then when I texted someone to say we had tickets I got a bit teary, which was absolutely pathetic, but I've been waiting since the White House video for this to open somewhere I could see it, and my time is coming.
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Post by stuartmcd on Jan 16, 2017 13:00:03 GMT
Interesting that there are no matinee performances
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Post by theatre-turtle on Jan 16, 2017 13:01:03 GMT
Long time lurker, just signed on to boards given I've booked my Hamilton tickets! Just booked for May 2018, as a birthday treat - so long away! Decided I couldn't stretch to the £89.50 seats, and went for end of H row in the Grand Circle which, given the fairly steep rake, looks reasonable in terms of eye-line etc. The current layout doesn't show any significant obstructions (just slight cut off of the extreme side of stage), and I can't imagine that the refurb will actively make sightlines worse than they are right now - at least for existing seat positions. Now the problems begin! I've booked with a card that expires in 6 weeks time (bank haven't sent the replacement yet), and will have to contact TM to ensure that my card details are updated against these tickets. Fingers crossed the ticketless system works for this kind of situation (the website seems to indicate it will)! I've also gambled on LMM being in the role by that time - anyone know if he's said anything more about when he'll join the cast, and how long people think he'll stay there for? All indications are that he won't join for previews, and I can't see him opening the show in December, if he's not there for previews, but who knows! Anyone?! My view is you should manage your expectations. I don't think LMM will play the role at all.
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Post by jampot on Jan 16, 2017 13:01:07 GMT
Interesting that there are no matinee performances yes there are!
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Post by stuartmcd on Jan 16, 2017 13:02:32 GMT
Interesting that there are no matinee performances yes there are! Oh you're right. Never clicked on the days which showed as view times
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