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Post by zahidf on Jun 22, 2023 12:48:04 GMT
Straightforward booking today after half an hour's wait. Lots of front cheapies for Bernarda Alba, lots of availability for the Annie Baker. Will be plenty left when it opens to other members, I hope. Any idea when AMEX booking opens please?
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Post by zahidf on Jun 22, 2023 8:28:08 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Jun 21, 2023 22:10:14 GMT
In an effort to find some middle ground, I hope we can all agree that Hex was a complete disaster on every level, and I hope some interviewer has the spine enough to ask him about it
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Post by zahidf on Jun 20, 2023 11:47:20 GMT
Got mine sorted for the Monday
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Post by zahidf on Jun 20, 2023 10:13:10 GMT
onsale now early
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Post by zahidf on Jun 19, 2023 18:42:45 GMT
Looking at the job description, they say they are looking for someone to aim for 90% sold capacity
Don't most departing ADs etc give a years or so notice?
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Post by zahidf on Jun 19, 2023 12:27:15 GMT
Applications open
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Post by zahidf on Jun 19, 2023 9:02:03 GMT
Christopher Ecceleston as Scrooge this year
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Post by zahidf on Jun 18, 2023 15:42:51 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Jun 16, 2023 23:23:32 GMT
I'm not sure I'd agree the bridge was commercially more successful than the national. They had a lot of terrible plays as well I think Norris has had more hits than misses. Recently especially has been a great run of stuff. I agree they should do more to welcome people in though, the foyer is a little dull. But the Bridge isn’t the “national” theatre, it is a commercial off West End ( admittedly fab location ) venue which has to wash its face and which post Covid has managed to produce a money making popular and artistically excellent show. The NT is supposed to be quality, represent the nation ( all 4 bits of the UK as it currently stands ) and put on European in translation and other English speaking theatre and classical etc but primarily British Drama, no? We can debate a programme and with three venues there is scope for disagreement, space for new work too. It is now just another theatre in London, just as pricey, fewer facilities than some, offering nothing special. Oh yeah I only mention the Bridge because the telegraph did. Just felt like a odd comparison, especially in the time frame mentioned. I think the disagreement I have is that the recent years have been good imo. The Hex debacle aside, it's been artistically and commercially sucesful. New season looks good as well Probably needs a few years before we can properly judge it anyway. Covid, Brexit and a hostile to arts funding govt haven't made things easy in recent years
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Post by zahidf on Jun 16, 2023 22:01:27 GMT
I'm not sure I'd agree the bridge was commercially more successful than the national. They had a lot of terrible plays as well
I think Norris has had more hits than misses. Recently especially has been a great run of stuff.
I agree they should do more to welcome people in though, the foyer is a little dull.
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Post by zahidf on Jun 16, 2023 12:57:26 GMT
Rufus Stepping down Spring 2025. New person in place end of the year Baz says they are a few candidates
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Post by zahidf on Jun 15, 2023 14:11:26 GMT
fingers crossed public booking will be easy!
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Post by zahidf on Jun 15, 2023 14:10:42 GMT
I do think as long standards aren't slipping quality wise, the national should be doing more new writing than old.
Maybe invite new writers to adapt older plays as well for the modern day?
Some revivals are fine, but i could without another classic Shakespeare play at the national.
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Post by zahidf on Jun 15, 2023 12:30:52 GMT
Up on the website Booking From midday, Tuesday 20 June Supporting Cast, Patron, Premier Patron, Benefactor & Olivier Circle Members, Young Patron Premium and Young Patron Ambassadors From midday, Thursday 22 June Priority, Priority Plus and Digital+ Members, and Young Patron Member and Young Patron Associates From midday, Monday 26 June Advance Members From midday, Friday 30 June Public booking www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/death-of-england-closing-time/13 September — 11 November 2023 www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-confessions/19 October — 4 November 2023 www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/the-house-of-bernarda-alba/16 November 2023 — 6 January 2024 www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/infinite-life/22 November 2023 — 13 January 2024 www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/productions/kin/12 — 27 January 2024
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Post by zahidf on Jun 15, 2023 10:04:37 GMT
looks like a super strong line up tbh
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Post by zahidf on Jun 15, 2023 9:32:32 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Jun 15, 2023 9:31:32 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Jun 15, 2023 9:29:59 GMT
Rufus Stepping down Spring 2025. New person in place end of the year
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Post by zahidf on Jun 15, 2023 9:10:11 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Jun 14, 2023 16:18:43 GMT
MACBETH will play seasons in Liverpool (24 Nov – 16 Dec 2023) Edinburgh (13 – 27 Jan 2024) London (11 Feb – 23 Mar 2024) Washington DC (2 – 28 Apr 2024)
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Post by zahidf on Jun 14, 2023 14:36:21 GMT
I'm no great fan of Rufus Norris but if the advance word anything to go by, then with Dear England the NT has a third outstanding new play on its hands in one year, after Phaedra and The Motive and the Cue, an impressive feat. To put that in context: the NT hasn't won an Olivier for best new play since Curious Incident in 2013. Looking back I see that in 2004 it had three nominees for best play: The Pillowman, Democracy and Elmina's Kitchen. 2002 they had Jitney (bought in), Humble Boy and Vincent in Brixton (and I thought the last two were overrated). 1998 they had The Invention of Love (Stoppard), Closer (Marber) and Amy's View (Hare). 1991 had Dancing at Lughnasa (bought in), White Chameleon (Christopher Hampton, very disappointing) and Trackers of Oxyrhynchus (Tony Harrison, arguably not new!). So, this year is a very strong year for writing from the NT. Id say this year, Hex aside, has been very strong at the national.
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Post by zahidf on Jun 14, 2023 12:07:57 GMT
Got a super cheap ticket for next Sat matinee. Hopefully its in better shape by then
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Post by zahidf on Jun 13, 2023 19:12:54 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Jun 13, 2023 9:31:42 GMT
Front row not on sale
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