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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 19, 2021 11:21:21 GMT
Thinking about going to see Waitress in Eastbourne this week and know nothing about the theatre. Has anyone been and have any advice about best value seats? Any insights appreciated!
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 19, 2021 11:53:00 GMT
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Post by LaLuPone on Oct 19, 2021 15:59:19 GMT
Thanks TallPaul, that’s helpful to read! |
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Post by paddy72 on Oct 22, 2021 18:50:19 GMT
Oh the Congress…. Well it was built in the 60s and for years was just round the corner from the TUC hotel. Getting a picture …? It’s a big old beast of brutalist architecture with a wide stage. Sight lines are great but particularly in the raised stalls and circle (which has no carpet) you are miles away from the action. It’s also quite an echo-y room and most productions over amplify to compensate. I saw bedknobs and broomsticks there and everyone sounded like they were a badly prerecorded sound track. Similarly the show used up only half the width of the stage which meant huge black wings. That said, the building is beautifully maintained, really clean, has a great cafe restaurant and super helpful and friendly staff. My advice is sit as far forward as you can get and above all enjoy Waitress. I’m envious….
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Post by Jon on Oct 22, 2021 18:58:01 GMT
I went to the Congress years ago and it felt more conference centre than theatre.
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Post by Phantom of London on Oct 24, 2021 11:57:41 GMT
I was there yesterday, my first visit to this venue. Nice day in Eastbourne.
This theatre is not dissimilar to the Cliff’s Pavillion in Southend, which I went to for the first time a couple of weeks back to see School of Rock. The front of the stalls floor has no rake, with removable seats, I guess this is for a higher purpose other than theatre, which makes sense and makes for better business management, as this isn’t a theatre that all tours go to.
The theatre wasn’t too bad, but glad I was in front stalls.
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