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Post by grannyjx6 on May 26, 2018 21:27:03 GMT
I would give the box office a try if you’re not getting in too late. It does look pretty full though today, you could always give them a ring and see what they think Hey thanks arrived at 4pm tkts had stalls £43 I came to box office must say lovely staff .... got circle row E for £25 was happy with that looks pretty full so far
We did that last month and got nice stall seats for £25 each. From now on, if I can, I will always try the theatre box office first.
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Post by grannyjx6 on May 25, 2018 18:53:39 GMT
Well we went yesterday and I'm afraid to say I'm in the minority in that I didn't really like it. I went with an open mind and high expectations so maybe I'm at fault in that respect. It didn't help that from where we we sat in the upper circle (we only booked last minute so took what we could) we were struggling to make out the words in the ensemble numbers - maybe the fault of the theatre/seats - I'm not sure. We also saw a few people leave. It also didn't help that I took my Dad because he's a massive Titanic nut with every book etc on the subject but not a massive musical fan (he likes Les Mis and thats about it). I thought he'd like it due to it being Titanic. Big mistake! On a slightly related note, what he did enjoy last week was going to the White Swan hotel in Alnwick which has the first class dining room from the sister ship Olympic fitted there from when the ship was scrapped. That was beautiful and made you realise how much work went into the ships. Being stood in there made it seem so real how within a few days the nearly identical Titanic ended up at the bottom of the ocean and all those poor people lost their lives. I do get that the musical was putting that across with the tales of the passengers. There were a few good points in that some of the cast we're good and I did like The Proposal song. I just wouldn't be in a rush to go again. I'm sorry! I saw it yesterday and agree with your review in every way. One or two lump in the throat moments, but other than that, it seemed very disjointed and sometimes the audience didn't know whether to clap as the endings to songs weren't very clear.
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Post by grannyjx6 on May 21, 2018 20:11:03 GMT
Two new ones for me this evening at Blood Brothers in Manchester. A girl three rows in front with a bun so tall it's right in my sightline and just had someone loudly break wind near the end of Act 1.
Hahaha! Well when that gun shot goes off, it is very scary.
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Post by grannyjx6 on May 20, 2018 18:39:50 GMT
Have booked for my wife and mother in law to go for one of the Sheffield Matinees - notice the balcony is not on sale at the moment. I hope this does well though, Katherine Kingsley is always worth watching.
Quite a lot of the 'new' shows in Sheffield only sell in the stalls and circle to start with. I go to most of the musicals and used to like second row of balcony as it was cheap and if you can cope with the restricted leg room is a pretty good view. Now (if I want to save money) I have to buy rear circle, which in fairness isn't expensive, but the leg room is horrendous so I now try end of isle, which means I can stretch one leg out, but miss stuff in the wings.
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Post by grannyjx6 on May 19, 2018 23:37:53 GMT
Went to see Matthew Bourne's Cinderella last week. I love his ballets but they are usually quite risqué and I don't think they are really suitable for children but that's up to the parents of course. In front of us came (I presumed) a mother, two little girls and the grandmother with the biggest back pack you could imagine. She unpacked it and took out various packages, including sweets and drinks and started handing them round, chatting loudly as well as (weirdly) both the little girls taking off their boots and sitting bare footed. The ballet began with an air raid siren so granny started explaining above the noise of the siren all about WW2 and throughout the first act they were passing sweets, whispering (very loudly) as granny continued with her dialogue (as she had seen it twice before you know). I shushed them twice and tutted and eventually the usher leaned over and asked them to be quiet, which they did for about 10 minutes. At the interval the lady next to me went to see the usher who found us two seats in the slips. Closer to the action but obviously with some loss of view from that side.
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Post by grannyjx6 on May 17, 2018 21:36:10 GMT
I also saw it last night after seeing it last year at the Dominion. I actually enjoyed the cinema version more as you could see the emotion and facial expressions much better than I could at the back of the balcony (and the eyesight's not what it was either).
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Post by grannyjx6 on May 17, 2018 21:30:24 GMT
I was at Les Mis last night and actually overheard some people talking about this, shocked that this woman had said this. Anyway this falls into the subject of this thread I think, the woman behind me last night "singing" along. In fact she was more speaking the words than singing. Imagine it: Fantine: Now life has killed the dream.... Woman: I dreamed. Yeah we all know the words, but let the person on stage say them, hmm? She then proceeded to say all the words of Bring Him Home along with the song, I saw 3 people look around but she wasn't discouraged. Luckily it wasn't very loud so not TOO distracting.
I actually went with my friend to see Sunset Boulevard and she was singing along very quietly (and tunelessly). I didn't have the bottle to tell her to shut up. She doesn't go to the theatre much and I think she didn't realise she could be heard.
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Post by grannyjx6 on May 14, 2018 17:55:18 GMT
Yes, they've done the same with me to be fair. It seems a pointless exercise really as I've seen women with small bottles of wine (not theatre purchases) and plastic wine glasses, passing drinks along the row and no one says a word.
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Post by grannyjx6 on May 13, 2018 19:26:03 GMT
I went to see The Marriage of Figaro last week. The audience were mostly older (I actually felt quite young) except for a young woman sitting next to me who as soon as the production started took out an enormous tub with some sort of couscous salad containing a strong vinaigrette type dressing and proceeded to tuck in. How she even got into the theatre with it I don't know as they did a bag check on entry. After 20 minutes or so, she put it down (thank goodness) only to start again after the interval. I loved the production, so all was not lost.
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Post by grannyjx6 on May 11, 2018 23:31:55 GMT
I saw this on Tuesday and it was wonderful! Maybe they could have done with a couple more dancers, but the ones they had were phenomenal, and could all sing too! If there was a (slightly) weak link for me it was actually Adrian Hansel who hit a few flat notes, but maybe he just had an off day. I must say, Janette and Aljaz come across as a genuinely lovely couple with such warmth. It was a sell out too which always makes for a great atmosphere.
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Post by grannyjx6 on May 5, 2018 3:09:13 GMT
Absolutely adored this show. Thought Louis M, Julian B and Mark Anderson were perfect, and the score was glorious. Really praying for a cast album or a second life. Also hoping Louis does more theatre. And loses his shirt at some point. I remember Louis playing Tony in the West Side Story tour a few years ago, so he's been around. Didn't realise it was him at all yesterday, until I got home and checked the cast list. Louis is the main reason I booked to see it. I also saw him as Tony in WSS and he played Freddy in My Fair Lady at The Crucible a few years ago. Love his voice and he's easy on the eye too. :-)
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Post by grannyjx6 on May 5, 2018 2:57:38 GMT
It shouldn't be too bad from there. I've been a few times and not had a bad view in the stalls.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 29, 2018 22:08:39 GMT
Hey everyone, I have a few questions and would really appreciate any insight or advice. I'm flying in from New York and seeing this show in it's final week. I can only do a matinee and have exactly three hours after it ends until my flight from Heathrow takes off. Is this doable? I Googled and the theatre has a cloak room so I will take my suitcase and hurry immediately to the tube after the show ends. I just bought my ticket...hoping you guys don't think my plan is a totally dodgy one! Also, will the original cast still be there? I'm going on the October 3rd matinee...I'm hoping to see the original cast. How often do understudies go on? It is one of their final performances... Thanks so much in advance for any help.
We were in London last week and had most of the day to kill before getting our coach at Victoria so I called in to Victoria Palace Theatre to see if I could get day seats for the matinee. I could, but he saw my husband waiting for me (with our one large case) and politely explained we wouldn't be able to leave the case while we watched the show. It was ok because I had booked it in to a Bag BNB for just £5 for the day, so it worked out fine for us. Could you do something like that? It is quite difficult lugging a case round, especially as you will be cutting your journey very finely.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 28, 2018 16:17:57 GMT
Oooooo what a strange little show. Will write my proper thoughts later, but I think I enjoyed it. To comment on my earlier thoughts, the two leads climbed up to Row I and then Grinpayne had to hold my hand for balance as he was right in front of me. Thankfully it didn't bother me too much, I was on his side, the show wasn't as scary than I imagined haha. Although question: at the end after the sword fight, he had blood on his hand. Is this intentional or was it an accident? As he seemed to make a point of being careful not to get any blood on me or his co-star even though I was holding the bloody hand.
It did look like real blood didn't it? Looks like part of the show though (but why?) We saw it on Thursday 19th April at the matinee.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 23, 2018 21:39:53 GMT
Well both me and my husband loved it (and he's not into musical theatre as much as me usually). He actually cried at the story of Grinpayne's terrible injury. The puppetry was excellent, especially the wolf, very realistic and I loved Louis Maskell's voice. Our seats were excellent, thank you theatremonkey for your advise. A6 and 7 (I think) with 5 of us squashed together was a bit cosy but the young man in the middle moved to an empty side seat so everyone was happy.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 22, 2018 21:29:46 GMT
We saw it on Tuesday after doing the theatre tour. Just me and my husband so almost a private tour which was very interesting and passed an hour on nicely. I had booked balcony tickets which I was a bit worried about and was going to ask if we could upgrade when I picked them up, only to be told we had been moved to Grand Circle, Row B. Great seats and the show was just as good as the last time we saw it in the famous A1 and A0 seats in the stalls. Lulu was ok, but not in the same league as Sheena Easton. Taps just as spine chilling as ever. Their legs must kill doing that nearly every day.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 21, 2018 22:49:06 GMT
Well we are just back from 5 days and seven musicals in London. Loved them all...... except Strictly Ballroom. I do like Will Young but oh my goodness, it was ghastly. The only part where I thought, yes, this is going somewhere was when Fernando Mira danced the flamenco at the end of the first half. It was spine chilling! It didn't really help that we were in the back of the circle and actually missed quite a bit of the performance at the front of the stage. The audience seemed to enjoy it though so perhaps it's just me.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 15, 2018 18:51:11 GMT
Nice to see musical theatre star Anna-Jane Casey making an appearance in Corrie last night as the woman wanting to photograph Robert's pecs while he fiddled with his wok...
I commented on that in a musical theatre group I'm a member of on Facebook. One of the other members said she must be desperate for work, but it gives her a massive profile even though she was only in it for two episodes.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 14, 2018 22:38:59 GMT
I'll get straight to the pointe. Tomorrow I'm off to see the Northern Ballet production of Jane's Heir. It was going to be called The Inheritance, but someone beat them to it.
What did you think to it Paul? I went on Thursday, sat in the circle and was thinking of leaving at the interval because of the horrendous leg room. Fortunately the (large) lady sitting next to me asked to be moved and I saw her in the FRONT row of the circle shortly afterwards so I stayed, stretched my legs and enjoyed the second half. I did find the story a bit hard to follow (I never buy a programme and haven't actually read the book for many years) but the dancing was wonderful.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 13, 2018 21:06:24 GMT
I’m lookimg forward to all the people who are a bit surprised one minute in.....
Well that will probably be me as I thought it was a comedy with surely some singing in if Ms Garrett is in it?
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 12, 2018 21:56:12 GMT
As a Northerner, I love it when there is a cinema screening of a West End (or Broadway) show. I will be hopefully seeing 'Jamie' next week but will also go to the screening as although the atmosphere obviously isn't the same, it's great to get up close and personal with the performers.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 10, 2018 22:36:49 GMT
Thank you very much for your advice Dan213. We are in London from Tuesday so yes, we can get to the theatre in the morning. How long before the box office opens would you suggest we get there for?
I tried to get £25 tickets today, at 5.30pm. The box office told me that there is usually a queue outside the venue when they open and that the tickets go then. They did offer me some £35 seats, but they either had restricted legroom or weren’t in great spots. Box office were lovely though. I can’t say what time you should get ther before the box office opens, but it sounds like you might want to be early if you are determined to get £25 ones.
Thanks for the info. We aren't staying too far from the theatre so could have a nice stroll after breakfast, as if the forecast is correct it will be nice and warm. Then I've booked for us to go round the Tower of London so a nice relaxing day. Or maybe not.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 10, 2018 20:19:20 GMT
Thank you very much for your advice Dan213. We are in London from Tuesday so yes, we can get to the theatre in the morning. How long before the box office opens would you suggest we get there for?
I went on a Wednesday matinee which are usually the quietest and I got there about half 12. I would have thought turning up at box office opening would suffice if you were just looking for 1 or 2 tickets. If you're at all worried, just have a check of the seating plan the night before and you should be able to see if there's ample availability. I doubt you'll have any problems though Hope this helps! That has put my mind at rest and thanks again. It will be two tickets for me and my husband. Wouldn't even mind if we weren't together (well we have been married for 43 years ). I keep looking at availability for that day and it seems to be the £65 tickets that at the moment aren't sold so I'll keep my fingers crossed.
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 10, 2018 20:07:25 GMT
I'm keeping my fingers crossed I can get a reduced price ticket next Friday when we're in London but here aren't many of the cheaper tickets left really. I may have to break the habit of a lifetime and pay £65 a ticket if not. If you're in London in the morning, I think the box office opens at 10/10:30. If you go in and ask for a ticket, they'll give you the the best available seat they have for £25 (They were still doing this last month when I went). Todaytix is also another option for last minute seat discounts
Thank you very much for your advice Dan213. We are in London from Tuesday so yes, we can get to the theatre in the morning. How long before the box office opens would you suggest we get there for?
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Post by grannyjx6 on Apr 9, 2018 23:25:38 GMT
I'm keeping my fingers crossed I can get a reduced price ticket next Friday when we're in London but here aren't many of the cheaper tickets left really. I may have to break the habit of a lifetime and pay £65 a ticket if not.
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