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Post by shady23 on Sept 19, 2021 0:15:34 GMT
Two of my work colleagues still have very bad symptoms of long covid. Not sure they'd say it's not really an issue for them.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 19, 2021 0:12:55 GMT
I assume they will have cancelled as makes no sense for them all to travel in if they are not going to be doing the Sunday matinee.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 18, 2021 22:57:50 GMT
Plus have to say what a fantastic show they put on at West End Live today too. Feed the birds and then the high energy of "super..." complete with full costumes and choreography.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 18, 2021 22:56:01 GMT
I got a rush ticket for Thursday matinee on the recommendation of friends and absolutely loved it.
There are good west end shows and there are great west end shows.
This is definitely the latter.
In fact I loved it so much I ended up back there again tonight and am now listening to the last Broadway cast recording.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 18, 2021 22:49:49 GMT
The checking of the covid passports was a joke. Someone by me had theirs checked and all was OK but just afterwards they realised they'd showed them their sky via code instead...
I enjoyed it but was very busy and I felt a bit anxious in the crowd. The atmosphere was fantastic though. Not sure I can stand all that standing again tomorrow as there's not really any shows on the line up I am desperate to see anyway.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 18, 2021 22:46:04 GMT
At Anything Goes tonight a phone was going off for ages, I thought it was the row behind. Eventually someone in my row realised it was them and turned it off. The ringtone was Yellow Submarine...
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Post by shady23 on Sept 17, 2021 23:52:28 GMT
I was there tonight as well for the umpteenth time and it never fails to bring me absolute joy.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 16, 2021 23:21:06 GMT
Had they though or had they just booked the performance they could make?
The vast majority would have no idea which narrator was on when or not and most would not care.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 16, 2021 22:14:02 GMT
Grace Chapman made her Nessa debut this evening.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 16, 2021 20:02:08 GMT
Having watched the Theatrecafe clip, the audience behaviour does seem OTT. There are ways of showing appreciation but that seems extreme. Comparing to being at Joseph for Linzi's first show after 30 years, the audience there gave massive applause for her entrance but were then controlled. The reaction when Glinda appears could be justified but when it gets to the point that you can't hear what's happening that's ridiculous. Let's be honest, the vast majority of people booked for Joseph have gone for the show and lots have gone for Jason etc. We may try and convince ourselves otherwise but the average casual theatre goer will not know who Linzi is or know her history with the show.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 16, 2021 7:33:59 GMT
Where I was sat (right side of stalls) the audience behaviour was fine. Yes there was loud cheering but not at any inappropriate moments. Just at character entrances at at the end of the songs.
I think anyone new to the show who was sat there would have just thought it was a very invested, appreciative audience.
I realise this may not have been the case in other areas of the theatre but that was my experience last night.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 16, 2021 0:04:31 GMT
Ah yes I am starting to remember why I left this forum...
You are perfectly entitled to say you don't like a performance, but comments saying the performers aren't even trying or show no emotion really are ridiculous and are, quite frankly, pretty insulting to them as professionals when they have been so desperate to get back to work after 18 months off.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 15, 2021 23:23:22 GMT
Everyone has their favourite Elphaba and Glinda but to claim they weren't interested or bothered is pretty outrageous.
I have seen plenty of phoned in performances at Wicked over the years and this was certainly not one of them.
I really don't know why some of you go to theatre as you seem to get no real enjoyment from it at all. It's opening night of a show that has been closed for 18 months. Of course it is going to be emotional.
If you don't want to see that go tomorrow... go next week...
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Post by shady23 on Sept 15, 2021 7:39:52 GMT
I was sat right at the back of the circle for her last show and the atmosphere was unlike anything I have ever seen at Wicked.
Since then its been pretty crazy in the front stalls but I don't know if it has ever reached the entire theatre, like it did that night.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 14, 2021 21:30:09 GMT
Very surprised nobody has seen this recently?
I caught in Newcastle tonight. Lots of empty seats so managed to get a bargain stalls seat.
Liked how it was straight through 90 minutes no interval and people just sat and watched and enjoyed with bad audience behaviour to a minimums (maybe because the average age was much higher than shows I have seen recently).
Stephen was fantastic. I am not sure of the lead ladies name (no cast list, no programmes) but the accent could do with a bit of work. Fantastic performances though. Very enjoyable. Just a shame we weren't treated to THAT song. I suppose for copywrite reasons but a shame.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 14, 2021 21:24:51 GMT
I have no idea what this show is but... Amy Adams. Booked.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 14, 2021 18:19:54 GMT
Anymore UK tour dates people know of?? Surely they will confirm the UK Tour officially now the London run has closed? I am at the theatre royal newcastle now and its just flashed up on the screen that the show is here May to June 2022 "direct from the west end"
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Post by shady23 on Sept 13, 2021 11:11:18 GMT
I have really felt the same in theatres, especially as so few people in close proximity wear masks.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 11, 2021 4:28:12 GMT
All that matters is that your daughter is happy.
As others have said you have allowed her to experience such an amazing thing and have this wonderful opportunity. If she is enjoying it and is safe then I cannot see a problem.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 11, 2021 4:22:10 GMT
apparently there was a sign stating the cast would not stop for pictures and autographs. Layton came to the door and gave a lovely little speech thanking everyone. He came across as quite endearing. While that is great, it will just encourage more people to go along.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 10, 2021 22:45:32 GMT
Very interesting to read about the different organisation for different theatres.
I went to the show tonight in Newcastle and walked past the City Hall on the way, an all seated theatre-sized concert venue (Billy Ocean was on tonight), security clearly telling everyone in the queue to get their Covid passes ready for inspection. At the Theatre Royal there were no such checks, just being advised to wear face masks when not eating or drinking. The majority of people were not wearing masks in the auditorium at all despite announcements etc to wear them. If this was an ATG venue they would ask for a covid pass to come in so seems little consistency between theatres. No entry times but we were told not to consume any food or drink in the bar areas, you were to bring them to your seats.
As for the show I did enjoy it and thought the cast was great. Rebecca Wickes especially wonderful as Veronica. She could have been auditioning for Elphaba with that performance. Really talented lady.
Mhairi Angus as Martha was fantastic as well, the crowd (very full but it is Friday night in Newcastle) especially loved the two jocks.
I had no idea of the subject matter. Had I have done I am not sure I would have chosen to watch it today on world suicide prevention day. There was no reference to that at the end which was a missed opportunity really as it was a very emotional show tonight.
Not sure I would go and see it again unless someone I liked was cast in it but it was a thoroughly enjoyable evening.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 9, 2021 17:30:42 GMT
If this ends up touring I will probably go and see this. We went to Port Isacc this summer and stumbled upon them doing a little show in the harbour and it was such a wonderful atmosphere.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 9, 2021 6:19:13 GMT
I am torn. I loved the film when it came out but now I would be quite happy to never hear Let It Go ever again so really not sure whether to book or not.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 8, 2021 19:50:53 GMT
I guess as the show has been postponed, customers have a right to ask for a refund. If it just simply Whoopi pulling out, then the customer would have no rights to a refund. So cancel your £250 tickets and just go for £25 tickets on TodayTix next year. I wonder if Hairspray will now follow suit. All very depressing. When Whoopi pulled put you WERE entitled to a refund as it was sold on her name. I got a refund. I've seen Sister Act many times already and she was the only reason I booked to go again.
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Post by shady23 on Sept 8, 2021 19:46:19 GMT
These comments seem to be at odds of everyone there at opening night (but no wonder they're having a great time. Most of them will not have paid to be there!)
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