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Post by longinthetooth on Oct 13, 2020 12:21:51 GMT
I logged in about 15 minutes ago out of interest, only to find I was 35,000+ in the queue! Might look again later.
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Post by longinthetooth on Oct 10, 2020 20:20:04 GMT
I quite like the idea of the gift vouchers. This may be a silly question, but does anyone know how this works? Does one £50 voucher go towards one seat, or can you put it towards as many tickets as you like when booking opens? By the same token, if you buy two, does that mean two seats or can you splurge the whole lot on one posh seat? Answers on a postcard please ........
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Post by longinthetooth on Sept 4, 2020 14:38:42 GMT
I was wondering whether to pluck up courage and make this my first foray into the West End and back inside a theatre, but it seems I have left it too late to snap one of the few single seats. Oh well, not to be.
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Post by longinthetooth on Aug 25, 2020 21:27:13 GMT
I have a smart phone but wouldn't have a clue how to do what they are asking patrons to do, so that would be interesting if I was going. Also, I never use my phone for anything financial. Behind the times, I know, but I am that sort of age.
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Post by longinthetooth on Aug 23, 2020 14:30:01 GMT
Whilst I won't be venturing to a theatre for a while, due to issues with public transport, it's great to see the Bad Behaviour thread back again!
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Post by longinthetooth on Aug 6, 2020 9:26:28 GMT
Birmingham Hippodrome have now postponed Goldilocks and the Three Bears for a year. Their staging of The Nutcracker also affected. They say they will be closed until at least 1st February.
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Post by longinthetooth on Jul 23, 2020 18:03:50 GMT
I'm on the fence here. On the one hand, I thought what ALW and Beverly Knight did was wonderful, and I am so envious. I shed a tear just watching a clip on Twitter. On the other hand, the socially distanced seating looked so sad, as if most of the audience hadn't bothered to turn up (yes, I know that wasn't the case). Also, I can't see myself returning to the West End yet, as being over a certain age I can't risk two buses and a train to get there.
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Post by longinthetooth on Jul 8, 2020 18:35:47 GMT
3rd March - Magic Goes Wrong.
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Post by longinthetooth on Jun 30, 2020 13:51:23 GMT
The Jody Comer fans were out in force on Twitter last night, claiming she's the greatest ever actress, so beautiful, a goddess, why isn't she a Dame, etc etc. I particularly liked the one who praised her stunning performance, even though they admitted they hadn't a clue what it was all about!
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Post by longinthetooth on May 28, 2020 21:04:30 GMT
Baz has just reported that it's postponed until 2022 as Imelda will be filming The Crown in 2021.
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Post by longinthetooth on May 23, 2020 11:37:07 GMT
Got through to ATG on the phone, morning of 6th May. Got the "We’re pleased to confirm your refund has been processed. Please note your bank or payment provider may take up to a further 7-14 days to recognise the payment." email today.. I received that email today too. Let's see how long it takes. Showing on my account today. That's my last ATG refund, thank goodness.
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Post by longinthetooth on May 20, 2020 21:09:56 GMT
Got through to ATG on the phone, morning of 6th May. Got the "We’re pleased to confirm your refund has been processed. Please note your bank or payment provider may take up to a further 7-14 days to recognise the payment." email today.. I received that email today too. Let's see how long it takes.
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Post by longinthetooth on May 16, 2020 11:23:59 GMT
I really don't know. It all depends on when I can pluck up courage to catch a bus, a train, another bus, sit in a crowded theatre, and repeat home journey in reverse.
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Post by longinthetooth on May 14, 2020 19:32:35 GMT
Jolly Holiday - Mary Poppins
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Post by longinthetooth on May 13, 2020 9:29:07 GMT
Singin' in the Rain and Sunny Afternoon
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Post by longinthetooth on May 10, 2020 19:04:40 GMT
Makes no difference to me. I'm over 70 so I'm staying put. Nowhere to go anyway, shops etc (and obviously theatres) remaining shut.
Can't help noticing, though, a few weeks ago people were up in arms at the thought of everywhere suddenly being closed, no jobs to go to etc, and were desperate to know how quickly they could go back - and now they are up in arms at the thought of actually going back.
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Post by longinthetooth on May 10, 2020 15:15:54 GMT
Ordinary Days and Boogie Nights
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Post by longinthetooth on May 10, 2020 15:00:30 GMT
It sounds too much like Bee Gees number from the 70s.
Also, can I encourage people to not entertain the idea of self-hairdressing. I've ended up with something resembling the drunk Tom Hardy style, but without all the physical attribute to compensate. I look like a lop-sided haystack.
I haven't tackled the scissors yet, but look like Grayson Perry (as currently seen on his art programme on Channel 4). Desperately in need of colour, cut, conditioning, everything really. I could (and probably will) trim my fringe and sides, but am afraid of ending up with a mullet!
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Post by longinthetooth on May 10, 2020 12:26:11 GMT
'Stay Alert' is the sort of advice you are given when being warned of pickpockets in the area.
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Post by longinthetooth on May 8, 2020 19:22:58 GMT
The Sound of Music and I Can't Sing
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Post by longinthetooth on May 8, 2020 9:40:04 GMT
I don't believe it. An hour holding on, finally got through and then cut off mid sentence to a person, just as I was giving her my details. Now what? Called again this morning. Nice lady, but working from home and not able to process refunds (although I told her I knew several people who had received theirs). She has put me on a list, to be contacted re the refund in a couple of weeks! The one last night was all set to do it until the phone went dead. I despair.
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Post by longinthetooth on May 8, 2020 9:21:46 GMT
Promises Promises and Billy Liar
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Post by longinthetooth on May 7, 2020 18:57:28 GMT
I don't believe it. An hour holding on, finally got through and then cut off mid sentence to a person, just as I was giving her my details. Now what?
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Post by longinthetooth on May 5, 2020 15:30:57 GMT
No Man's Land
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Post by longinthetooth on May 5, 2020 15:22:40 GMT
Charlie Girl
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