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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 18, 2017 12:39:26 GMT
She’s probably banking on a refund. If she was with a party of ten there’s probably about three hundred quid riding on it.
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Post by TallPaul on Dec 18, 2017 13:10:45 GMT
That woman needs to get a grip! Now there's a panto line if ever I saw one.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Dec 18, 2017 13:20:23 GMT
She’s probably banking on a refund. If she was with a party of ten there’s probably about three hundred quid riding on it. I am sure she is after 'compensation' as well
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Post by richey on Dec 18, 2017 13:52:46 GMT
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 18, 2017 14:39:43 GMT
“My seven-year-old asking me 'what's a cock?' - even he knew they weren't referring to the bird - is not my idea of festive fun.”
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Post by lou105 on Dec 18, 2017 14:42:09 GMT
I am trying to erase from my memory the sight of JB jumping into bed with Jeanette Krankie for reasons which escape me! It obviously doesn't change much from year to year as this scene stuck in my mind from four or five years ago. I can cope with the "schoolboy" humour of the finger through the flies etc, but the bed scene was uncomfortable. I think it's partly because of the double levels of Mrs Krankie as an older woman (Haha we're supposed to know that JB wouldn't be interested) or a schoolboy (don't even think about it!) Anyway, I know everything is a minefield these days but I'm not surprised JB gets complaints.
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Post by bimse on Dec 18, 2017 16:39:46 GMT
It sounds revolting, worse than I imagined. I’ve never heard a pantomime described as truly vile before wickedgrin, that must have been so unpleasant.
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Post by Stephen on Dec 18, 2017 17:11:20 GMT
In the article linked above Emma Gill says "If so much of the entertainment relies on jokes that are completely lost on the kids then surely that's when the true spirit of panto is also lost."
I think that really sums up my feelings. Having gone to pantos every year growing up in Scotland I became so fond of the whole family being able to have a great time, it's a shame that often that is no longer the case. There has always been a bit of innuendo in pantomime but it used to be in good taste.
I'll be seeing the Qdos panto at the King's in Glasgow next week and hope it's fun for all the family. It helps having Elaine C Smith, not a massive name who can be genuinely funny without crossing a line.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2017 19:38:01 GMT
In the article linked above Emma Gill says "If so much of the entertainment relies on jokes that are completely lost on the kids then surely that's when the true spirit of panto is also lost." Seriously, shouldn't children still be up a chimney or at the workhouse instead of going to the theatre? I know how much I pay those kiddies and they certainly shouldn't be able to afford West End prices.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2017 12:51:30 GMT
I've ended up with comps last minute and I'm taking my 72 year old nana to see the Manchester panto. I was a bit worried, given the reviews stroke complaints, so I called her up and asked her if she wanted to attend, now she's always been witty but this one killed me, she asked which panto it was, "It's Dick Whittington Nana, with The Krankies and John Barrowman who you like" a small pause and without missing a beat, "of course I'll come, I can't turn down dick at my age".
I died.
Somehow I think she'll be fine with whatever the script throws at her.
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Post by bimse on Dec 19, 2017 16:24:58 GMT
I've ended up with comps last minute and I'm taking my 72 year old nana to see the Manchester panto. I was a bit worried, given the reviews stroke complaints, so I called her up and asked her if she wanted to attend, now she's always been witty but this one killed me, she asked which panto it was, "It's Dick Whittington Nana, with The Krankies and John Barrowman who you like" a small pause and without missing a beat, "of course I'll come, I can't turn down dick at my age". I died. Somehow I think she'll be fine with whatever the script throws at her. If your gran ends up on stage with Barrowman she can use that line, and probably get a bigger laugh than Barrowman himself.... oh, but not if he’s already used it during his performance , chances are he will have!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2017 19:31:32 GMT
Meanwhile back in 1983 ...
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Dec 20, 2017 23:09:49 GMT
I had a mail saying that as I’d been to a family show in Manc recently (I haven’t) I had access to cheap Dick.
Use code “RETURN” for £15 (band A and B) and £10 (C, D) tickets. I can’t see it not working for anyone who HASNT been to a show lately but if it doesn’t let me know.
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Post by theatreian on Dec 21, 2017 18:45:14 GMT
So Manchester is the best place to go for cheap dick then mmmm
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2017 3:08:12 GMT
Meanwhile back in 1983 ... The looney left at their very best! Ironic to see the late Henry McGee speaking who for many years was part of the Benny Hill Show. What the looney left thought police made of Benny would have been a classic
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Post by Stephen on Dec 27, 2017 0:06:19 GMT
I found it odd seeing Sleeping Beauty in Glasgow today having seen Qdos' Dick at the Palladium. Some similar gags and scenes however the Glasgow version COMPLETELY family friendly. I do wonder why.
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Post by hulmeman on Dec 27, 2017 2:06:06 GMT
So Manchester is the best place to go for cheap dick then mmmm But secretly, you always knew that.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2017 13:48:46 GMT
Julian in any panto will naturally have innuendo and often what he may say you'd probably find a double entendre in it when you wouldn't with another performer.
A lot of the jokes will go over children's heads and the joke about someone getting a surprise when they have a night with the dame played by a man have been going for years.
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Post by hulmeman on Jan 2, 2018 18:41:22 GMT
Well having discussed cheap Dick in Manchester I have news of a new "low" today. A friend offered tickets for this evening's performance on facebook at £2 each. When I messaged her to make sure she hadn't made a mistake she told me no £2 was the price and the reason the tix are for sale, is because they went on Boxing night also for £2. I'm awaiting her reply as to which website.....
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Post by bimse on Jan 2, 2018 19:52:57 GMT
Amazingly cheap, hulmeman. I’d be interested to hear where those tickets are selling for £2. Not that I have any intention of witnessing Barrowman essaying his Dick . Having said that, I was walking along Quay Street (Manchester) a few years back when Priscilla Presley was appearing in Snow White at the Opera House. Free tickets were being handed out on the street . I refused , so maybe I can say they couldn’t even give tickets away?
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Post by hulmeman on Jan 2, 2018 19:58:13 GMT
The tix are being offered on ShowFilmFirst.com Essentially, these are free with a £2 booking fee.
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Post by bimse on Jan 2, 2018 20:55:34 GMT
The tix are being offered on ShowFilmFirst.com Essentially, these are free with a £2 booking fee. Thanks hulmeman , that’s interesting. I wonder if Mr Barrowman is still on a percentage of the box office ? I read somewhere that was the case a few years back in Birmingham .
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