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Post by galinda on Nov 29, 2016 10:35:57 GMT
Is there an equivalent to theatremonkey for regional theatres? Or can anyone here give me some advise on the mayflower theatre in Southampton? I want to book some tickets for billy Elliot and all the best stalls tickets have gone for the day I can do and I begrudge paying £65 for back of the stalls or circle. What is the balcony like there?
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Post by PhantomNcl on Nov 29, 2016 10:42:47 GMT
I think a regional theatremonkey would be a fantastic idea - maybe there'd be enough of us outside London who could contribute?
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Post by showgirl on Nov 29, 2016 11:16:45 GMT
Always happy to accept notes for venues, and this board is indeed the place to ask for other venues, galinda, everyone does it  . Brilliant, Theatremonkey, as I often wish your invaluable site stretched as far as outer London and beyond. I'm sure lots of us could indeed contribute feedback. |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Nov 29, 2016 11:46:28 GMT
How about we do this on here then? Save @theatremonkey a bit of work and i've already talked this over with him.
We are happy to create a thread in which people can input info on their local theatres or other regional theatres they visit, seating plans, seat opinions, recommendations and so on.
Would people be up for contributing to such a thread if we set one up?
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Post by showgirl on Nov 29, 2016 11:48:55 GMT
Absolutely, though I'm not very technical; opinions, however, I can supply aplenty!
Might it help if interested members started by suggesting venues/locations, to see if there was enough material to collate?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 29, 2016 12:12:39 GMT
Absolutely not! I've got my fave seats in Manchester sorted after years of trial, error and squashed knees AND I AINT SHARING!   |
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Post by Michael on Nov 29, 2016 12:33:50 GMT
And I thought this thread was about theatermonkey.com, theateraffe.de and théâtresimien.fr  And how about theatremonkey.cymru? theatremonkey.scot? theatremonkey.ie? |
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Post by theatrehound on Nov 29, 2016 15:43:02 GMT
Happy to give my opinion on seats at Curve, Leicester; I'm there a lot |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Nov 29, 2016 15:47:42 GMT
Happy to give my opinion on seats at Curve, Leicester; I'm there a lot Welcome theatrehound That is my local theatre too! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 16:55:23 GMT
Will it be a thread for each theatre though otherwise it will b a nightmare? I pretty much live in Theatre Royal Brighton so can help there
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Post by David J on Nov 29, 2016 17:06:44 GMT
That's what I was thinking. There's no point if its all clumped into this topic.
A theatre per topic within region threads within a Best Seat thread.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2016 17:15:29 GMT
That's what I was thinking. There's no point if its all clumped into this topic. A theatre per topic within region threads within a Best Seat thread. What could be more clear? And with special threads for people who are compelled to always sit on an aisle or to avoid all interaction with politicians. |
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Post by David J on Dec 1, 2016 12:29:53 GMT
Is there an equivalent to theatremonkey for regional theatres? Or can anyone here give me some advise on the mayflower theatre in Southampton? I want to book some tickets for billy Elliot and all the best stalls tickets have gone for the day I can do and I begrudge paying £65 for back of the stalls or circle. What is the balcony like there? Just to reply to your question the Mayflower is a big theatre and you will feel far away from the back of any of the levels. Especially from the balcony though you'd get a clear view. Like any balcony leg space is tight View wise I'd say the back of the stalls isn't bad, barring the overhang. I recall thinking how the back of the dress/grand circle is like looking through a letter box |
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Post by groupbooker on Dec 4, 2016 13:35:41 GMT
I can help you with Theatre Royal Plymouth and Bristol Hippodrome.
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Post by daniel on Dec 4, 2016 14:14:52 GMT
I can help with Birmingham Hippodrome/New Alexandra, New Wimbledon Theatre, Salford Lowry What about a sub-forum, with a thread for each venue as and when they crop up? We could pin the first post in each thread with venue info, box office etc, and a seating plan showing general value for money (obviously the prices change much more regionally so it could only ever be a guide) |
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Post by bellboard27 on Dec 4, 2016 15:51:26 GMT
I can help with Birmingham Hippodrome/New Alexandra, New Wimbledon Theatre, Salford Lowry What about a sub-forum, with a thread for each venue as and when they crop up? We could pin the first post in each thread with venue info, box office etc, and a seating plan showing general value for money (obviously the prices change much more regionally so it could only ever be a guide) Excellent idea. A thread on theatres not covered by theatremonkey which can gradually be populated with useful practical information. |
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Post by David J on Dec 4, 2016 16:45:37 GMT
I can cover the Mayflower, Nuffield, Salisbury Playhouse, Winchester Theatre Royal, Watermill.
Further afield I can contribute to the Royal Shakespeare Theatres, Chichester Theatres and Bath Theatre Royal
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Post by PhantomNcl on Dec 7, 2016 11:51:29 GMT
I can cover the Theatre Royal Newcastle
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