Meet Up! Queen Elizabeth Hall Southbank, 25th May 5-7pm

I’ll not make it this time as I’ll be away in Beijing. Hopefully another time.

QEH is a good choice as will be the quieter bar of the two as most people gravitate towards the Royal Festival Hall.

For those that need feeding the Southbank food market will be on behind RFH and I've always been able to take food and drink from there into QEH.

You’re welcome, thank YOU for taking the lead. I’ll keep this thread pinned so that people keep it in mind. 

Thanks Marwood will double check what’s on.

And hopefully we can organise another one where people who couldn’t make this one can make it.

May I make a suggestion?

The venue selected- the Queen Elizabeth Hall at RFH- is fine for me however, in the event that there is something on and we can't get in, may I suggest the British Film Institute (BFI) bar.

There are comfy sofas and the opportunity to talk without too much noise, like at a pub, or load music playing.

There is a bar area serving alcohol, cocktails, tea and coffee.

It's literally right next door to the Royal Festival Hall, sitting between the National Theatre on the other side.

Again, just thought and potential should things go pear shaped.

No, no clarefh, as stated in my post, I am happy with the location.

I live in London so getting there is no problem for me.

I was merely presenting a back-up plan, a 'Plan B' is all.

I should be free to come that Saturday!

I wear glasses with a red rim that apparently are quite noticeable...

We will all look out for you!

I’m a short, blonde, shoulder length hair, late 40s woman! So possibly don’t stand out that much at RFH 😂

The BFI bar is also a good option, if people want to go there instead- I live in London too so to me it's all the same. Have been to QEH only once, as far as I am aware there is only the cafe on the ground floor, but not sure??

As long as TFL are being good that weekend I plan to be there. Anthony40 knows me so he can point and shout at me so you know who I am.

Thanks catcat100 - am sure we will manage to find each other😊

Sounds like there could be quite a number of us there, which is exciting!

Just to give everyone advance warning- I am absolutely rubbish (and I really can’t stress this enough) at remembering names.

I’m great with faces, just not names.

So, with a profile name to remember and your actual name, there’s very little chance I’m afraid. I’m apologising in advance!

It’s gonna be embarrassing!

I still have fond memories of meeting up somewhere near Wicked prior to some special performance (was it Rachel Tucker’s last night or something?) several years ago with members of TheatreBoard. We had some very pleasant and civil drinks then many trotted off to the Apollo Victoria theatre, leaving a few of us behind. Those still in the pub proceeded to get a little bit intoxicated and had a much better time being catty about various shows, then I seem to remember crashing the Wicked stage door crew… it was a great time.

Anyway all that’s to say that I encourage everyone to come but I’m off on a holiday that weekend so will have to miss out. Good luck everyone.