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Post by jamb0r on Jun 13, 2024 21:45:09 GMT
Finally managed to catch this tonight and it was worth the wait. Luke does an amazing job in this and it’s a fun 70 minutes.
It really can’t be easy playing to a space that’s maybe 5% full like it was tonight, so hats off to him.
I saw on posters around the theatre that they are offering £10 top price seats this week with a promo code. I didn’t make a note of what it was but I’m sure the box office would share it over a phone call.
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Post by jamb0r on Jun 8, 2024 12:43:42 GMT
I’ve booked to see this twice and both times it’s been cancelled. Last time was when it was at the Turbine, and now it’s been cancelled tonight at the kings head
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Post by jamb0r on Jun 5, 2024 11:28:30 GMT
Had a great evening seeing this last night! Loads of laughs, catchy tunes and excellent performances. No missed mic cues that I noticed, and it felt very tight. Was my first time seeing this and didn’t have any issues with any performers diction or characterisation.
Was sat in stalls row C and didn’t have any issues with the high stage. One of the benefits of being sat so close was being able to read the titles of the true crime books that were being pulled from a desk in one of the flashback scenes - one in particular was hilarious.
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Post by jamb0r on May 8, 2024 22:00:06 GMT
Just thought I’d have a look, got to the front of the queue pretty quickly and there’s loads of availability even in the first few performances. Think I’ll wait until the morning when hopefully the website will be a bit more stable.
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Post by jamb0r on Feb 10, 2024 17:45:32 GMT
What sort of seats were they offering in the NT Friday rush? Debating whether to try for that or the £30 TodayTix rush
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Post by jamb0r on Dec 31, 2023 11:26:56 GMT
Groundhog Day La Cage Aux Folles Standing At The Sky’s Edge Next to Normal The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
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Post by jamb0r on Dec 12, 2023 21:55:24 GMT
Won the £30 lottery today, got an amazing seat in row E, rake is excellent and the people in front didn’t get in my way at all. I did also spot a few hours before the show that there were a bunch of seats left on the seating plan when trying to book regularly that had all been reduced to £30 including seats which are usually top price.
I thought this was fantastic, probably the most engrossed I’ve been in a play this year. The performances were outstanding. I’m glad I haven’t replied to the ‘top 5’ thread yet, this is definitely going to be in mine.
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Post by jamb0r on Oct 19, 2023 22:00:16 GMT
For anyone entering, my lottery ticket tonight was right in the middle of row J of the dress circle.
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Post by jamb0r on Sept 24, 2023 12:20:17 GMT
Looks like there’s a new Facebook advert featuring some clips from the show going around since yesterday, now includes ‘strictly limited season’ underneath it, so presume that confirms no extension which is a big shame.
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Post by jamb0r on Sept 13, 2023 14:23:54 GMT
Conversely I saw the show over a week ago and haven't been able to get the songs out of my head. Hoping they'll release the rest of the cast recording in time for opening night tomorrow!
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Post by jamb0r on Sept 12, 2023 11:55:00 GMT
Really disappointing selection of seats available for £10 this year. My queue number was in the low hundreds so I got in after 10 minutes. Most of the stalls and stage stalls were still showing as full price. Managed to get some £10 seats in the dress circle, but only those mostly behind pillars with rail in eyeline or on the sides were £10. Previous years it seemed that pretty much the whole auditorium was £10, and I've managed to get amazing stalls and on stage seats (including the little individual row right in the middle of the stage) in the past, but those are all £70+ today.
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Post by jamb0r on Sept 5, 2023 21:45:06 GMT
I echo all the praise that’s been shared so far, I loved everything about this. Wonderful cast, effective staging, beautiful lighting, quite a lot of proper belly laughs and a really heartwarming story. I don’t think there were any dud songs for me too - I loved them all and can’t wait for a full cast recording. I sobbed throughout but left with a big smile on my face.
If I had to be really picky I think they could do with covering up the lift mechanism for the central part of the stage, it was a bit distracting.
I know there are some people on here that ask about loud noises - there are some towards the end of the second act which I was not expecting at all and really made me jump.
(Anthony were you wearing a green shirt? I was going to say hello but was on the opposite side)
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Post by jamb0r on Sept 3, 2023 15:03:22 GMT
I’ve also booked for Tuesday based on these initial reviews - the producers should be giving you lot commission!
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Post by jamb0r on Aug 20, 2023 18:49:19 GMT
Was also there on Friday for the abandoned performance. I made the smart decision to get some rain ponchos on amazon in advance which were perfect for the drizzle which they powered through for about an hour of the show. We were probably 90% of the way through before they had to abandon, and I was actually secretly thrilled. I loved the 90% we saw SO much I am very excited to see it all again for free next week thanks to the weather exchange policy! I wasn’t sure if they had a limit where if you see ‘most’ of the show the policy doesn’t apply, but it doesn’t look like it - our tickets were rebooked with no hesitation.
Definitely one of my highlights of the year so far, and one of the best things I’ve ever seen at this theatre.
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Post by jamb0r on Aug 20, 2023 7:53:12 GMT
Well out of the 10 times I managed to see this new run the audience last night was probably the best - it was obvious the entire theatre was full of super fans! Extended applause after every song, and a standing ovation that felt like it went on for 10 minutes after everyone left the stage at the end. My tinnitus was going crazy when I was trying to get to sleep last night!
Andy was noticeably emotional during Seeing You which resulted in me having to mop my cheeks when that snow started falling.
I’ve loved having this show back in town and achieved my mission of taking all of the friends and family that I’d promised to take since 2016. I don’t want to tally up how much I’ve spent (glad to have played a significant part in contributing to the box office record! 😂), but it was worth every penny. I genuinely can feel that my mental health has improved over the summer after having spent sharing so many evenings sharing something I adore with the people I care most about. For me, this show is perfect and represents everything I love about theatre.
Was slightly disappointed there wasn’t any announcement at the end, but I’m keeping hopeful they’ll announce a tour or a transfer soon
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Post by jamb0r on Jul 31, 2023 19:08:48 GMT
Worth trying the lottery on TodayTix too. I entered recently for the first time in years and won first time, might have just been very lucky or there might not be many entering these days
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Post by jamb0r on Jul 24, 2023 10:51:44 GMT
New trailer just dropped on social media - not sure why they didn’t release this weeks ago! Some weird choices made with regards to editing of the music, but this is much better than those rehearsal videos to try and tempt those handful of friends I have left that I haven’t taken to see it yet!
Regarding prices every day is totally different, but they do tend to drop prices a couple of days in advance, then sometimes again first thing in the morning, and then later in the day. As an example a seat I sat in front stalls for £39 on Monday 2 weeks ago is currently £65.50 today. In my experience in person at the box office don’t offer anything different to what you see on the website.
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Post by jamb0r on Jul 21, 2023 11:42:39 GMT
Tried on 2 devices, initially I was shown queue numbers but then the numbers disappeared after a few seconds. On one was over 3000 and the other I was number 150 in the queue, got to the front at about 12:20. Friday and Saturday were sold out, there were a few singles dotted around rows F and G in the stalls and royal circle for dates earlier in the week. Didn't end up buying any, I'm going to try again for the next few weeks and hold out for can can seats - it says in the email that can can seats are included in the lottery.
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Post by jamb0r on Jul 21, 2023 6:53:02 GMT
Looks like I need to book my 11th visit to catch some of these understudies! Oh, don't.... I've basically moved into the Old Vic since May... Hope you’re making good use of the new OV loyalty scheme! A couple of my visits so far have been free, and I’ve got enough points saved up now for another free £50 ticket!
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Post by jamb0r on Jul 20, 2023 16:52:42 GMT
Looks like I need to book my 11th visit to catch some of these understudies!
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Post by jamb0r on Jul 14, 2023 21:55:11 GMT
On Monday Billy Nevers got injured in the first act and was replaced for the second act. Looked pretty bad and looks like he’s still off. Also looks like the understudy for Nancy was meant to be on tonight too.
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Post by jamb0r on Jul 12, 2023 9:48:17 GMT
Really enjoyed this last night. Some really catchy songs and the cast were all excellent and bursting with energy. Nothing particularly groundbreaking but a fun and nostalgic evening.
Even though it’s 18 years since I stayed in halls of residence (yikes!) I recognised every character and every plot point mirrored my uni experience almost exactly.
We were out at 10pm, though it did start a few minutes late.
The staff at this theatre are also always delightful and make it a pleasure to visit.
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Post by jamb0r on Jul 10, 2023 22:24:07 GMT
Thanks for the review darreno. Might check this out tomorrow. I can’t see a running time listed anywhere, can you share how long it was? Thanks!
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Post by jamb0r on Jul 8, 2023 23:30:37 GMT
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Post by jamb0r on Jul 5, 2023 21:13:38 GMT
Really enjoyed this tonight! I thought it was well written and had a good pace. The performances felt so natural and the chemistry between Mckellen and Allam was believable. Quite a few belly laughs but also very touching. They’ve both obviously found their stride as this felt very slick. Simple but effective set.
I could see this having a short run in the West End provided they scrap that awful artwork - it really didn’t represent the piece well at all.
Only disappointment was that though there is a ‘theatre dog’ listed in the programme they don’t make an appearance on stage.
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