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Post by fossil on Apr 11, 2022 11:35:44 GMT
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Post by fossil on Mar 31, 2022 13:19:49 GMT
Absolute shambles trying to book cheap train to Edinburgh with LNER. Over three hours the website has been down, and phone line constantly engaged. Have you tried Lumo?
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Post by fossil on Mar 31, 2022 12:55:39 GMT
Just noticed there are four £10 tickets for row L for tonight, I was in row L last night and this row probably offers the best view for this particlar production.
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Post by fossil on Mar 29, 2022 15:38:32 GMT
On BBC4 next Sunday.
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Post by fossil on Mar 26, 2022 10:57:45 GMT
I know i have booked for this, because it's on my account on the SP website, but did they send out booking confirmation emails, as i cant find one. Really looking forward to seeing this next weekend. Yes, I booked and had a confirmatory email with the booking reference number and details.
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Post by fossil on Mar 21, 2022 16:21:58 GMT
On the subject of ticket pricing. I have just been looking at matinee tickets. Prices later in the run seem to be £10 higher. Those I checked up to 8th June are £58. Later matinees are £68. The main show page continues to show prices up to £58.
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Post by fossil on Mar 19, 2022 9:58:15 GMT
Public booking opened today. No "waiting room", found I had to refresh the screen and then was 180 in the queue but the queue rapidly went down and was able to book my seats within three minutes. 'Pub' seats are £25 and unreserved. Regular seats start at row C for £40. There is a note that the first three rows are flexible and can move slightly. Lots of seats available at the sides but I would get in quick if you want more central seats.
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Post by fossil on Mar 6, 2022 18:48:13 GMT
If the baby had filled its nappy there would not have been just visual and audible distractions to deal with for this in the vicinity!
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Post by fossil on Mar 2, 2022 16:53:07 GMT
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Post by fossil on Mar 2, 2022 14:27:38 GMT
What I find particularly depressing on reading the report, is the way that during the development process the RC was sensitive to the way the Bolivian character was presented. Yet even though the implication of giving another character a Jewish name was flagged up, this was not acted upon.
Whether choosing to ignore this was a conscious or unconscious decision, it does seem to infer a "Jews don't count" mindset.
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Post by fossil on Mar 1, 2022 15:57:29 GMT
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Post by fossil on Mar 1, 2022 15:49:50 GMT
This will be broadcast on BBC4 later this year.
Went to last Thursday's matinee with low expectations after seeing a few 2* reviews but found this to be a thoroughly enjoyable production. Well worth the hassle of the trip from London.
It used to a cheap and easy journey. Now there are no direct trains and no suitable cheap "advance" rail tickets. As a result I find a only rarely make the trip to Stratford these days.
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Post by fossil on Feb 9, 2022 17:38:03 GMT
Tweet from the Playhouse:
Hey folks, we are incredibly sorry to have to let you know that due to cast illness, we’ve had to cancel tonight’s performance of Operation Mincemeat.
Ticket holders have been contacted and we are hopeful no other performances will be affected. 2:20 PM · Feb 9, 2022·Twitter for iPhone
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Post by fossil on Jan 26, 2022 17:35:41 GMT
The "When you visit us in person" section of the web site still only "recommends" a lateral flow test. Mind you it also still says
".....You’ll then be able to visit the bar and use the loo if needed. Our auditorium will be open for you to take your seat, enjoy a free mince pie or satsuma and get into the festive spirit as soon as you arrive at the theatre (within your allotted arrival time)."
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Post by fossil on Jan 16, 2022 18:08:26 GMT
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Post by fossil on Jan 10, 2022 17:50:15 GMT
A reminder to those who want to see this that general booking opens tomorrow at noon.
If you have not done so, then I would recommend having a look at the clips of this production on YouTube before booking. I did and I shall not be booking for this. The country music treatment does not work for me.
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Post by fossil on Jan 3, 2022 14:48:27 GMT
I've just watched "Their Finest" which turned out to be one of those really enjoyably pleasant BBC films. A nice way to while away 90 minutes. Available on BBC iplayer for the next few weeks. Plus you even get a bit of Bill Nighy singing!
Cast: Gemma Arterton, Sam Claflin, Bill Nighy, Jack Huston, Paul Ritter, Rachael Stirling, Richard E. Grant, Henry Goodman, Jake Lacy, Jeremy Irons, Eddie Marsan, Helen McCrory, Gaby Chiappe, Lissa Evans
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Post by fossil on Dec 29, 2021 17:27:42 GMT
It has already started. My PCR test was delivered by Royal Mail on Boxing Day (Sunday) morning. I developed a cough last night but an LFT was negative. This morning I woke up feeling absolutely awful, like I have a very nasty bout of 'flu. Coughing, sore throat and aching all over. An LFT was positive so have posted off my PCR test which tracking shows is already at the sorting office. The Royal Mail web site shows you where there are post boxes with special 3pm collections for test samples. I have found the whole system superbly efficient - so far. Results are supposed to take 1-3 days. And in answer to those misguided souls who bleat on to the effect that being triple vaccinated means the illness will only be mild so why cannot they go out to play. I am triple vaccinated and if this is mild I would hate to think how a severe illness would feel. Looks like I won't be able to use my tickets for the NT on Wednesday next week! Hope you feel better soon and they give you antivirals quickly to help… Update - the PCR test result (positive) arrived via a text message at 10.04 this morning. That is quick. This was followed by a flurry of texts and emails from NHS England and Test and Trace on self isolating and links to forms for data collection, research and contact tracing. Apparently I will also be contacted within 24 hours to assess suitability for one of the new drugs. The system continues to be very efficient. My son, who was with us at Christmas, lives in Scotland. Confusingly he has been told by NHS England Test and Trace that he does not need to self isolate (even though they know he lives in Scotland) and by NHS Scotland that must self isolate until he has a negative PCR test.
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Post by fossil on Dec 28, 2021 17:23:14 GMT
Oh and what of the antivirals for the vulnerable? Delivered to your door if you show symptoms? Have we sorted that out yet? I think that is almost in place, I know two people who got an email recently saying they will have a PCR test to keep at home and send off as soon as they have any kind of symptoms and then they would get the antivirals. However I don't think either of them have their PCR test yet and I think the scheme wasn't going to start until possibly the 30th, I was told but have forgotten. It has already started. My PCR test was delivered by Royal Mail on Boxing Day (Sunday) morning. I developed a cough last night but an LFT was negative. This morning I woke up feeling absolutely awful, like I have a very nasty bout of 'flu. Coughing, sore throat and aching all over. An LFT was positive so have posted off my PCR test which tracking shows is already at the sorting office. The Royal Mail web site shows you where there are post boxes with special 3pm collections for test samples. I have found the whole system superbly efficient - so far. Results are supposed to take 1-3 days. And in answer to those misguided souls who bleat on to the effect that being triple vaccinated means the illness will only be mild so why cannot they go out to play. I am triple vaccinated and if this is mild I would hate to think how a severe illness would feel. Looks like I won't be able to use my tickets for the NT on Wednesday next week!
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Post by fossil on Dec 10, 2021 15:11:36 GMT
I cannot see what is being fussed about. All the reports I have read say that the Government is working on 'Plan C' restrictions that could be introduced in the New Year (not Christmas) if Omicron cases continue to surge. I should hope they are planning. Based on the experience early in the pandemic the lack of continency planning caused the situation to be worse than it needed to have been and a lot of excess expenditure. It is common sense to have a contingency plan for a worst case scenario. Hopefully 'Plan C' will remain just a plan.
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Post by fossil on Dec 8, 2021 16:44:48 GMT
Offer available:
"Use promocode STAGESTALLS to unlock half price tickets in the Stage Stalls. These seats will give you the closest view of all the action for the most 'exciting and magical' (WhatsOnStage) experience.
This offer is valid on all performances on 08, 09, 11, 13 and 14 Dec and from 27 Dec–08 Jan. Book up to four tickets by midday on 15 Dec to get your discount. Subject to availability."
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Post by fossil on Nov 28, 2021 17:59:47 GMT
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Post by fossil on Nov 25, 2021 15:32:49 GMT
ATG seem to be pricing this quite reasonably (for a change) - £55 (or £45 for us elderly folk) for an excellent midweek matinee seat at several of the venues. I will wait till Monday to see how they are pricing London, otherwise it may be a trip to Birmingham for me. Quick links at musicalsontour.co.uk/south-pacific-musical/
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Post by fossil on Nov 13, 2021 17:47:52 GMT
Unlike most venues that will accept proof of double vaccination, entry to Cabaret will only be allowed on presentation of "NHS-Self Report Tool confirmation email and/or text message" following a lateral flow or PCR test.
People attending Cabaret who do not already have a test kit and would normally have no reason to obtain one (e.g. no contact with an infected person or not visiting a care home, etc.) will now doubt be going to their nearest pharmacy to pick up a free NHS kit of 7 tests. The government have already spent over £3.2billion on test kits (https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/774805/response/1852394/attach/html/3/FOI1347531.pdf.html). The FT have in the past estimated the kits as costing between £5 and £30 each.
Tickets at eye watering prices seem to be selling well for this show so a good profit stands to be made for the producers in time. It would be reasonable to conclude that many thousands of extra test kits will be supplied to audience members - all free of charge - by the NHS. I would be interested in peoples opinion on this. Would it be unreasonable in believing it would be an appropriate gesture for the producers to (once they are in profit) make a contribution to the NHS for the significant extra costs they are causing to be incurred?
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Post by fossil on Nov 3, 2021 13:58:34 GMT
Musical offerings coming up at the Union
THE DROWSY CHAPERONE 4th - 8th December 2021
CHILDREN OF EDEN 14th - 18th December 2021
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