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Post by TallPaul on May 3, 2024 12:35:17 GMT
I'm probably the only person in the UK who still hasn't seen it. Until last Saturday night there were two of us, when I spotted it in the E4 schedule. Apart from General Tom Thumb and the fire scene, this is going to be the easiest film to stage transfer in the history of film to stage transfers.
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Post by TallPaul on May 2, 2024 16:42:16 GMT
Worth thousands, I should imagine!
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Post by TallPaul on May 1, 2024 16:45:25 GMT
Any ideas what the code might be? Flash50 Sale ends 12 noon, Fri 03 May. Offer valid on performances 01–18 May.
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Post by TallPaul on May 1, 2024 12:39:17 GMT
If we were to compile a list of who is, and has been, AD of every subsidised theatre in the country, I'm sure we would actually find plenty of diversity.
The world-famous Crucible Theatre has, to my knowledge, had two female ADs so far, stretching right back to the Dark Ages of 1981; the last four, I think, have all been former or current actors. The first AD of the then West Yorkshire Playhouse was a woman. John Godber's roots couldn't be more humble: son of a miner, Bretton Hall, teacher at his former school, AD at Hull Truck.
The case, M'lud, is not proven.
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 29, 2024 12:46:36 GMT
Mon -Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (Liverpool Empire) Tues - Life of Pi (Liverpool Empire) Do you have a rule, our david , that you must start each week by seeing a production that began life at the world-famous Crucible Theatre?
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 27, 2024 16:40:03 GMT
Latest fondant fancy news. Eight for £1.00 in the market today, the same price as 12 bakewell or angel slices, and a Hovis loaf for just 60p. In other news, lovely Hazel Irvine is wearing a very colourful pair of slacks. I'd call them cerise, though BurlyBeaR is the Board's colour expert.
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 25, 2024 12:56:13 GMT
Perhaps Imelda has 'the gift'?
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 25, 2024 12:49:48 GMT
Stacey working at Luton Airport with her Essex accent The reason she worked at the airport is because she was born and bred in Luton... in Bedfordshire.
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 24, 2024 17:00:46 GMT
Thanks to the protestors who interrupted play last year, everyone attending the World Snooker Championship is now frisked on entry. This is done outdoors, in all weathers, which so far this year has been very cold and sometimes wet.
Having entered not guilty pleas, the protestors themselves are not due to stand trial until next month. Goodness knows what their defence is going to be? It's not as though there weren't any witnesses.
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 24, 2024 12:51:52 GMT
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 23, 2024 12:51:02 GMT
ATG made an invitation to treat. BurlyBeaR made an offer, which ATG initially accepted. From the ATG terms and conditions, which were updated as recently as 05.04.2024: " 1.1 Your contract for the purchase of Ticket(s) is formed as soon as We have processed Your payment and will expire immediately after the performance of the Event for which You purchased Ticket(s). However, any purchases are subject to payment card verification and other security checks and Your transaction may be cancelled if it has not passed Our verification processes.
3.1The price of the Ticket shall be the price set at the time We accept Your order. All advertised prices are inclusive of any applicable taxes and per Ticket booking fee (where applicable) but exclusive of any per transaction, collection or delivery fee.
21.1 Any complaints about a Ticket holder’s seating or ability to view a production should be made promptly to the Venue management either before or during the performance. 21.2 If any dispute arises out of these Terms and Conditions, We will attempt to settle it. We will acknowledge all customer correspondence within 24 hours and We shall use Our reasonable endeavours to consult or negotiate in good faith, and attempt to reach a just and equitable settlement satisfactory to both parties within 5 working days. Although this does not restrict your rights to pursue court proceedings, if we are unable to settle any dispute by negotiation within 21 days and you are not satisfied with our final response, you may attempt to settle it through Alternative Dispute Resolution and can contact The Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers (STAR). We are members of STAR and they provide a free and approved dispute resolution service for customers of STAR members.
You can reach STAR on 01904 234 737, or +44 1904 234737 if calling from outside the UK (10am-5pm Monday to Friday), or by completing the complaints form or visit www.star.org.uk/dispute-resolution/. If you’d prefer to write to them, their address is:
Society of Ticket Agents and Retailers Blake House 18 Blake Street York YO1 8QG" In ye olden days, there would often be an 'Error and Omissions Excepted' clause in contracts, but I can't seen one in ATG's, though I have only given them a quick scan.
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 22, 2024 12:55:13 GMT
Some key figures from the annual accounts of Crossroads Pantomines Ltd for the year ending 31 March 2023.
24 pantomines
Gross profit margin of 18.2%
Turover of £39.64 million
Gross profit £7.23 million
Operating profit of £1.73 million
Profit before tax of £1.66 million
Theatre tax relief of £2.91 million
Total profit for the year of £5.30 million
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 21, 2024 13:23:05 GMT
When was the last time you were in an actual, physical shop, BurlyBeaR? Nobody has had their shopping 'bagged' for the last decade. Unless you ask for one, you don't even get a receipt anymore!
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 21, 2024 13:18:11 GMT
another remarkable NT project! Sorry to correct you. It's actuaaly another remarkable Sheffield Theatres project. Pleased you thought it was sublime, though. 🙂
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 20, 2024 15:50:48 GMT
Something happened to me this afternoon that hasn't happened to BurlyBeaR for a very long time. At approximately 3.30pm, a shop assistant in Home Bargain called me a "young man". So there we are. It's now official. If only they sold fondant fancies! And to cap an almost perfect day, I've just been inches away from the lovely Hazel Irvine. She asked for a photograph, but I have a strict no-selfie policy. 😁
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 20, 2024 11:17:03 GMT
Not sure if it's bad behaviour A clear-cut case.
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 16, 2024 12:42:36 GMT
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 13, 2024 10:50:08 GMT
Fascinating post, Dave B. Thank you very much for your sharing your year with us.
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 10, 2024 17:04:39 GMT
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 9, 2024 12:46:30 GMT
Our Jamie is back at home for the next two weeks. The last day coincides with the opening day of the World Snooker Championship. It's going to be a very busy month for Front of House!
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 7, 2024 15:48:18 GMT
By sheer coincidence, I happened to be in Sainsbury's at the exact time when Mr Kipling French Fancies were being reduced.
Usually £3.00 for eight, I was able to buy 32 of the sweet squares for a grand total of £2.96. The young woman couldn't print the yellow labels fast enough!
Goodness knows why I've got this reputation for being fanatical about fondant fancies? 😙
I just hope I've got room for them in the pantry. It's already home to 30 Cadbury's Creme Eggs.
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 6, 2024 12:09:02 GMT
50 years ago to the very day! I wasn't even in short trousers, BurlyBeaR was in his late teens and, unbelievably, Paul Nicholas was already 29.
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Post by TallPaul on Apr 5, 2024 12:51:31 GMT
That is simply not possible!
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 31, 2024 13:57:44 GMT
Another example of sarcasm not coming across well online.
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 27, 2024 18:06:01 GMT
Were you in said audience? That's me third from the right!
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 27, 2024 17:45:02 GMT
Do you actually get to see some willy in the finale? At the world-premiere, in Sheffield, the overwhelmingly female audience got rather more than a quick view. Image in spoilers for those of a nervous disposition.
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 25, 2024 13:50:49 GMT
Steve, do you regularly travel north to see productions at the world-famous Crucible Theatre?
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 23, 2024 17:25:57 GMT
The people around me are starstruck at Layton Williams being in the row behind me at Jamie. I don’t think they’ve recognised John McCrea. Sad to hear that. Though I suspect John McCrea is rather pleased.
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 21, 2024 18:18:11 GMT
It's not the get-in that will be the problem, but the get-out. You can't just take a wrecking ball to all that Grade II* listed concrete. 🙂
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 20, 2024 8:46:26 GMT
Don't believe a word of it, our david. What may be the dealbreaker is BurlyBeaR's insistence on a chauffeur driven limousine transporting him to and from MCR. Thinks he's too important to travel by train! 😉
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