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Post by zahidf on Apr 8, 2022 9:54:28 GMT
I spent most my time in Troy and only got to Mycenae for the last hour
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Post by zahidf on Apr 5, 2022 9:11:36 GMT
This is onsale at noon for Duke of Yorks from 25th September 2022
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Post by zahidf on Apr 3, 2022 0:06:02 GMT
Saw the matinee preview for this
The plot is utter rubbish but the songs and performances a lot of fun. I'd echo that going in, you should assume you'd laugh but just ignore the plot entirely.
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Post by zahidf on Mar 30, 2022 14:33:02 GMT
Ive sorted my hostel out and booked my first shows, A stewart Lee double bill !
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Post by zahidf on Mar 21, 2022 9:48:44 GMT
Looks like a good season. Two UK premieres of interesting shows
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Post by zahidf on Mar 21, 2022 9:47:37 GMT
Confirmed
24 September to 3 December.
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Post by zahidf on Mar 15, 2022 23:34:26 GMT
Tbh covid is very much at the bottom of most people's priority now thankfully. Everyone who is worried is triple jabbed and its just another bad illness now
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Post by zahidf on Mar 15, 2022 17:07:50 GMT
I really enjoyed this last Sat. Im ambivalent towards the play itself but i found this interesting, especially the stuff hinting at Henry not necessarily being a force for good
I thought the way they started it was really good as well, helped keep the change in Henry more to the fore
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Post by zahidf on Mar 13, 2022 11:45:43 GMT
Grandage is apparently going to direct this as well
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Post by zahidf on Mar 13, 2022 10:41:50 GMT
Is this for sure going into the Donmar?! It's one of my favourite cast recordings. Its in the plays section, but i basically overheard a conversation in the donmar bar before hte Henry V matinee talking about the new season ( to be announced Weds). A Dolls House Part 2 and Bands Visit are the two shows i heard them say was due to be announced
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Post by zahidf on Mar 12, 2022 17:37:12 GMT
A musical in the round. Something 'business', wom several Tony awards and is its UK premiere. Not much it could be from the past 10 years or so.... Band's Visit, Gentlemens Guide or Great Comet (which would be ambitious for Donmar as it requires a large cast). It's Bands Visit!
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Post by zahidf on Mar 12, 2022 14:04:59 GMT
Overhead some chat in the auditorium pre matinee..
A dolls house part 2 making its UK premiere.
A musical in the round. Something 'business', wom several Tony awards and is its UK premiere.
Announced on Weds
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Post by zahidf on Mar 10, 2022 13:55:48 GMT
Good season overall
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Post by zahidf on Mar 8, 2022 22:30:49 GMT
Saw it tonight. I did like a lot of it, some of the jokes were very funny. It didn't quite work overall though, and I don't think the songs are at all memorable.
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Post by zahidf on Mar 8, 2022 9:16:06 GMT
Yup got Stalls Row J for next week
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Post by zahidf on Feb 28, 2022 12:55:35 GMT
Yup people are done with restrictions now and London is pretty much unmasked now
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Post by zahidf on Feb 24, 2022 12:23:16 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Feb 22, 2022 14:10:20 GMT
Plays about football just about out-strip the number of major finals England have ever played in, I can think of three (plays that is) and, oddly, two have "Red" in their name, Patrick Marber's "The Red Lion" and this new play from Tyrell Williams which has just premiered at the Bush. Three 16 year old friends Omz, Joey and Bilal kick about at the Red Pitch in their area of south London and dream of the trials to join a premier league team. During their games and in the process we learn of their individual problems with families, schooling and the future. Behind all this the spectre of development which threatens their beloved football pitch. The rivalries and tension as to who, if any of them, might make it never outweigh the strong bonds of friendship between the three lads in this coming of age play which is sympathetically directed, well staged and very well acted by the three-strong cast of Kedar Williams-Stirling (Bilal), Emeka Sesay (Joey) and Francis Lovehall (Omz). Funnily enough though, no-one seems to see the irony in the premise to the play; the lament against gentrification through the innocent eyes of three boys who hope to avail themselves of the ultimate modern route to gentrification - becoming a premiership footballer! Constructive non-play criticism: I do love the Bush, its atmosphere (nice bar lined with theatre books) and what it's doing within its community BUT can we be a bit less pedantic about entry into the theatre? It's messy enough as it is, with different entries into the auditorium some of which involve standing outside in the cold, given it is roomy and spacious you really do not need to force people to go walk outside and all around the building to come in through another door when your seat is about five metres from the door you used to get in. Just a thought. I like the Bush but they have been very pedantic about one way systems e.t.c post pandemic
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Post by zahidf on Feb 22, 2022 11:14:49 GMT
Covid Pass wont be available domestically from April 1st onwards
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Post by zahidf on Feb 22, 2022 9:42:18 GMT
Worth pointing out that most countries charge for LFTs Most countries are also doing the same as us getting rid of restrictions. We aren't an outlier Oh definitely, lots charge for LFTs but in most countries you can get still get free tests if needed, be it PCR or in person antigen tests, or at least for a lot less than 2-5 quid. I get the testing is expensive, but most people don't test regularly anyway, but I feel they should at least continue to provide something like three packs a month or so to people that have been shielding or are immunocompromised, so that they can keep themselves save in their own homes at least, by being able to have visiting friends, family, carers or tradespeople take a test before they enter the house. But that is not even really my point, generally what I'm most annoyed with is the messaging, of saying we recommend or advise that you isolate but we will not give you any support or incentive to do so, knowing full well that for millions of people this is just not feasible, as they will have the choice of following the recommendation to isolate or to follow the recommendation to pay their bills and feed themselves. Oh i agree. I just think the focus has been on too much for masks/distancing e.t.c, and not enough on fixing the structural issues like low sick pay. Wearing masks permanently: not popular. Increasing sick pay: popular. I think the focus should be on structual stuff, would make more of an impact and be less divisive
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Post by zahidf on Feb 21, 2022 23:50:04 GMT
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Post by zahidf on Feb 21, 2022 19:19:00 GMT
I mean, if it wasn't so tragic it would be hilarious. We still recommend that you isolate for five days if you have Covid, which you will only know you've got if you are trying to be responsible and pay for the test yourself after having symptoms or before visiting vulnerable friends or family. However, we want you to pay out of your own pocket to keep other people safe, not just a couple of quid for a test, but if you have it, please stay at home and don't have income for 3 of the five days we are recommending for you to isolate? What planet do they live on? Only people that can work from home will have the luxury of trying to be responsible, everyone else will have to put people at risk or potentially not be able to pay rent or put food on the table. This is absolute madness!!!! Worth pointing out that most countries charge for LFTs Most countries are also doing the same as us getting rid of restrictions. We aren't an outlier
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Post by zahidf on Feb 21, 2022 16:43:45 GMT
That isnt living with it though, especially distancing. That's fundamentally changing society. Its fine to argue that's what you think we need to do of course, but its not a minor thing, and its fair to look at the current IFR and death rate to say we dont have to change society around Covid. Living with it and going back to how society was two years ago are not necessarily the same thing. And it isn't fundamentally changing society to require some minor adjustments to daily life. Fundamentally changing society would be suddenly becoming Communist. Not requiring us to on specified occasions wear a mask that has zero impact on most people's ability to do anything else. But it's not JUST wearing a mask in that post I replied to was it? Maybe fundamentally changing isn't the 100% right word. But it's a substantial change to society to expect people to wear masks , distance from each other in public (Bye bye most arts) and test yourself before leaving the house. It's fine if you think we need to do that going forward. But there are negatives to it, it has to be weighed up against the fact Covids IFR is very low cos of vaccination, and I feel the ones pushing most for continued restrictions always downplay the negatives of such
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Post by zahidf on Feb 21, 2022 16:26:29 GMT
Why? They both made it clear there would be a time when we have to live with Covid. It's a political decision now. It's not living with it though is it? Living with it is masks, distancing and frequent testing. This is Boris sticking his fingers in his ears like a toddler and pretending it doesn't exist. That isnt living with it though, especially distancing. That's fundamentally changing society. Its fine to argue that's what you think we need to do of course, but its not a minor thing, and its fair to look at the current IFR and death rate to say we dont have to change society around Covid.
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Post by zahidf on Feb 21, 2022 15:05:46 GMT
I don't like how this is being portrayed as 'a plan to live with Covid'. Just dropping restrictions is about as far from a plan as you can get. I don't envy Whitty or Valance having to go on the telly and justify this with a straight face. Why? They both made it clear there would be a time when we have to live with Covid. It's a political decision now.
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