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Post by danb on Feb 20, 2019 10:31:05 GMT
It's accommodation, not segregation. It's a bit hypocritical to complain about lack of accommodation then deliberately choose not to take advantage of special measures that are being put in place to ensure every single person going to the theatre has an experience appropriate to their individual needs! You're making a rod for your own back really, but that is your choice I suppose. I don’t think the mods want this discussion to continue in this thread but I will answer you. It is segregation. I think the wider point has been lost on the thread regarding audience behavior and the impact it has on all people disregarding people medical conditions. I’ll leave it there on this thread if someone wants to start a thread I’d be happy to answer any questions. But remember asylums shut years ago people with mental health conditions live in the real world if your solution is to segregate them then there is no discussion to be had I won’t engage with that level of ‘Trumpian Build the Wall’ discourse. Hopefully one day you’ll read all of this back with some hindsight and perspective other than your own very specific one, and realise how blindly offensive all of the assumptions you’ve made about other people are. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2019 10:31:35 GMT
Wow that totally escalated unnecessarily. Live your lives, be respectful and enjoy yourselves. No one can please everyone all of the time and if you try to, you can never be happy.
Anyway... Hamilton. I’m very excited to be going along for my second viewing in June. It is However the most expensive theatre ticket I’ve ever bought... and I had to buy 3 of them for gifts too 🙈
It’ll be great going in knowing the show like I do now though - I hadn’t heard it when I first saw it (3rd preview).
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Post by MrsCondomine on Feb 20, 2019 10:36:35 GMT
Whilst totally on board with the individual needs that you’ve described, and the need of others to respect them, are you saying that your group deliberately doesn’t use the areas set aside by the theatre because you think that the other 1200 plus people attending should all be aware that there might just be someone with those needs in attendance? When somewhere has gone to the trouble of setting a safe space aside for you? Yes not everyone in the group is diagnosed as having a medical condtion and others don’t feel they should be segregated! Edit: Accessible Seats may also be more expensive than other seats in the auditorium. People shouldn’t be penalised either. Duly noted, I'll make sure every time I go to the theatre I sit in total silence, wearing only black, not making eye contact and not breathing just in case someone with an incredibly rare and specific condition may or may not be nearby. None of your posts have made any sense since your arguments are continually contradicting each other, which is worrying considering you are a lecturer. |
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Post by viserys on Feb 20, 2019 10:39:23 GMT
Edit: Accessible Seats may also be more expensive than other seats in the auditorium. People shouldn’t be penalised either. Er, no, they shouldn't be. If you book via an access line, and are registered as having an "access" issue, then you are normally sold the seats at the lowest possible price e.g. an accessible stalls seat for the same as the cheapest upper circle ticket. Anything less would be against the DDA anyway. If you do have a problem with prices for a registered person, take it up with the management immediately, as they will do their best to help every time. I was just going to say... Everytime I've booked access seats, they have been reduced, often to half price. And when I booked two tickets, the second ticket would be reduced too (even though I'm perfectly capable to attend the theatre alone). |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2019 10:42:34 GMT
Yes not everyone in the group is diagnosed as having a medical condtion and others don’t feel they should be segregated! Edit: Accessible Seats may also be more expensive than other seats in the auditorium. People shouldn’t be penalised either. Duly noted, I'll make sure every time I go to the theatre I sit in total silence, wearing only black, not making eye contact and not breathing just in case someone with an incredibly rare and specific condition may or may not be nearby. None of your posts have made any sense since your arguments are continually contradicting each other, which is worrying considering you are a lecturer. Reported for personal attack. |
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Post by MrsCondomine on Feb 20, 2019 10:43:55 GMT
Duly noted, I'll make sure every time I go to the theatre I sit in total silence, wearing only black, not making eye contact and not breathing just in case someone with an incredibly rare and specific condition may or may not be nearby. None of your posts have made any sense since your arguments are continually contradicting each other, which is worrying considering you are a lecturer. Reported for personal attack. You could say... I did not throw away my shot. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2019 10:45:28 GMT
Edit: Accessible Seats may also be more expensive than other seats in the auditorium. People shouldn’t be penalised either. Er, no, they shouldn't be. If you book via an access line, and are registered as having an "access" issue, then you are normally sold the seats at the lowest possible price e.g. an accessible stalls seat for the same as the cheapest upper circle ticket. Anything less would be against the DDA anyway. If you do have a problem with prices for a registered person, take it up with the management immediately, as they will do their best to help every time. Thank you. We try to bring people to seats where they will have a good view of the performance. NT and YV are great West End generally is different. I’d prefer if people didn’t personally attack me or my work. This toxic behaviour is exactly what I am commenting on. |
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Post by stuart on Feb 20, 2019 10:45:53 GMT
I’m seeing the show again on Saturday so can we not lock the thread again before then? Thanks.
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Post by stuart on Feb 22, 2019 21:46:42 GMT
Seeing the show tomorrow for the 3rd time but 1st time with new cast. Any idea if anyone is off at the minute? I believe Waylon Jacobs is covering Lafayette/Jefferson all week.
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Post by danb on Feb 22, 2019 21:59:59 GMT
Seeing the show tomorrow for the 3rd time but 1st time with new cast. Any idea if anyone is off at the minute? I believe Waylon Jacobs is covering Lafayette/Jefferson all week. He is a superman! Saw his King George...excellent Saw his Lafeyette/Jefferson...excellent Anyone he can’t do? |
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Post by manu on Mar 8, 2019 13:33:56 GMT
Performances from 1-27 july will be on sale monday 11 march at 12
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Post by n1david on Mar 8, 2019 17:05:54 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2019 17:33:51 GMT
That is interesting. They should do it on all levels to be honest. It might look pretty but it's an uncomfortable theatre wherever you sit I think! Love that they call the conditions "challenging" lol. |
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Post by danb on Mar 8, 2019 18:06:01 GMT
Wow. All 6’4” of me is impresssed.
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Post by fiyero on Mar 8, 2019 20:15:48 GMT
I’m sure the row removed will be a £37.50 one, more than made up for with the extra top price one added in the stalls (has that gone in yet?)
I don’t begrudge him though, still a lot cheaper than Hamilton in the US!!
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Post by tr252 on Mar 9, 2019 12:13:42 GMT
Are they only releasing tickets for this month by month now then? It makes it incredibly difficult to plan ahead.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2019 12:19:37 GMT
if I’m honest I can’t see one row making a massive difference once it’s all evened out. They’d be better off taking out two to create a significant difference. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2019 12:20:51 GMT
Are they only releasing tickets for this month by month now then? It makes it incredibly difficult to plan ahead. It's so annoying! |
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Post by Mark on Mar 9, 2019 12:23:29 GMT
if I’m honest I can’t see one row making a massive difference once it’s all evened out. They’d be better off taking out two to create a significant difference. This sounds like a rather big task. I wonder if the grand circle will be closed off for any performances to allow them to undertake the work. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2019 12:59:36 GMT
I'm sure this has been asked many times already, but with 460 pages to search through, please forgive me for just asking again! 😁
I've still not seen Hamilton, so going to try and get tickets on Monday for July. I have already looked at Theatremonkey's page, so know the stage for this is high and legroom in the auditorium is an issue. My preferred choice is always fronts stalls, and being over 6ft, I'm thinking row A would be best. But having not seen the show before, is it better to sit slightly further back for this - and pay the extra ££ - to get a better overall view?.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2019 13:12:43 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2019 13:21:10 GMT
Thank you very much - I did wonder if I'd miss part of the spectacle by sitting so close. And looking at your photo, the stage does look high for row A. |
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Post by danb on Mar 9, 2019 14:09:34 GMT
Last two seats of the front rows are ‘only’ £80 instead of £100 and only miss small amounts of business on the side balconies on stage. I’ve sat in C and L and both were fine; C was better for being closer. People seem to love the front upper circle for this where there are a few bargains to be had with rails in view etc for £40 I think. Plus theres always the lottery. TBH I wasn’t that bothered before I’d seen it but it is every bit as good as has been awarded, and I’m drawn back every few months.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2019 14:50:16 GMT
Last two seats of the front rows are ‘only’ £80 instead of £100 and only miss small amounts of business on the side balconies on stage. I’ve sat in C and L and both were fine; C was better for being closer. People seem to love the front upper circle for this where there are a few bargains to be had with rails in view etc for £40 I think. Plus theres always the lottery. TBH I wasn’t that bothered before I’d seen it but it is every bit as good as has been awarded, and I’m drawn back every few months. That's great, thanks. Yeah, for some reason I've not been in a rush to see this - I think the hype put me off, so was happy to wait, but now is as good a time as any. I've done the lottery every time I've been in London, but with no success, so I'd rather just book tickets this time when they go on sale on Monday.
So are the £80 seats at the ends of the rows in the front stalls better view/value for money than the £75 row A stalls seats?
(I don't mind paying £100 for centre C or D, if they are significantly better than row A and worth the extra £25.)
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Post by danb on Mar 9, 2019 15:19:56 GMT
If money is no object I’d go further back and central. I doubt that they’ll be £100 next booking period though.
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