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Post by bellboard27 on Jun 1, 2017 17:44:56 GMT
a 2.15 pm start is annoyingly early Matinees are at 2.00. 14.00
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Post by bellboard27 on May 31, 2017 22:11:51 GMT
The Stage 5 ⭐️ Guardian 4 ⭐️ Telegraph 3 ⭐️
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Post by bellboard27 on May 31, 2017 20:15:29 GMT
B.S. is the name of the advertised new work by Nathaniel Martello-White. It is performed in The Site which has been done up. The performance space is not so much a black box as a blue box with blue walls, floor and seating. The RC is selling 46 tickets for each show (about 40 came). There is a small bar next to it.
An email and box office tell you to put your phone in one of the little lockers outside, inside of which is a cast list. They say it will enhance the experience. I did and I cannot see why it would have any effect!
The show has a run time of 35 mins. I won't spoil it, but can say the 3 actors go through a series of repeated (or with some variation) actions. First to a beat, then music and then to news reports and commentary. To begin with you have little clue what is going on, but once the news items are given it becomes clear.
Afterwards the audience was invited to the bar to discuss it with the creatives. I couldn't go, but wish I had. I understood what was going on, but I'm afraid I don't know why. If anyone else goes and has a better insight, do tell!
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Post by bellboard27 on May 30, 2017 20:38:24 GMT
It's great fun isn't it. I am enjoying it a lot.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 30, 2017 20:35:49 GMT
ROH evacuated for a fire alert about 1 hour in. On returning from outside they went through full bag checks again for all (ROH has now restricted to smaller bag sizes). Still to get everyone out and back in again only took 35 minutes which is not bad.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 29, 2017 18:00:37 GMT
Cannot attend this Dizzy from painting Will relax Have bananas and custard And watch Eastenders Make sure you don't mistake your kitchen sealant for custard!
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Post by bellboard27 on May 29, 2017 17:56:33 GMT
I am at the New Victoria Theatre Woking. Wandering in from the shopping centre security asked to see my bag. Once in the theatre I was down by the doors that lead directly from outside and asked about them as there was no security. I presumed they must now be exit only. I was told there should be 2 security guys but one is off. The doors are an entrance still (people are now streaming in) but no security for this entrance is probably not a worry as it is a quiet evening.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 26, 2017 19:11:22 GMT
Just to note that in the end AIA started only 5 mins late.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 26, 2017 17:54:56 GMT
I came to NT about 6pm. No queue but it was indeed quiet inside compared to normal. About 20 mins before AIA starts there is quite a long line outside. Still not sure if we will start on time. I asked FOH and apparently it was on time yesterday but Fridays is bad for people turning up later.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 25, 2017 22:23:30 GMT
Looks like quite a good turnout for tonight (thurs) in Tunbridge Wells. Is the circle open? Circle was open but very few in it. Stalls busy though. Great show tonight.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 25, 2017 18:25:19 GMT
Looks like quite a good turnout for tonight (thurs) in Tunbridge Wells.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 25, 2017 10:25:50 GMT
I'm annoyed by those who come in a few minutes late having to get to their middle row seats but have delayed their entry to the auditorium by a visit to the bar first. Transport delays happen but G&T delays are in their control.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 25, 2017 10:19:22 GMT
Public booking open! Had forgotten so reminder for anyone else who has too! Many thanks for the reminder I'd forgotten too! Booked now.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 24, 2017 22:15:40 GMT
That was grim. Sure the actors are game, but the rest was a real let down. Loads gave it a standing ovation though!
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Post by bellboard27 on May 24, 2017 10:46:44 GMT
I went to this last week in Brussels, which was put on as part of an arts festival (Kunstenfestivaldesarts). I wonder if it may pop up elsewhere and, given its different staging, I thought others might be interested if it turns up somewhere near you! The production was put on in a disused cinema, now the ‘Theatre Marivaux’, which conveniently has a large cavernous space. Inside this was built a large scaffolding construction. Inside the scaffolding was a large cylinder of white fabric. Together with a white floor and ceiling, this was the performance space (most of the clothing and props were also white and the lighting was bright). The audience ascended the scaffolding outside of this white cylinder to one of three levels above the floor. Each person had their own standing space and pushed their head through a slit in the fabric. As a result the performance space became populated with a series of disembodied heads around the white wall. The show was created by Tania Bruguera, a Cuban performance artist for which this was her first piece of theatre. Brian Mendes (Hamm) and Jess Barbagallo (Clov) were both very good. Overall, I enjoyed this a lot. The major downside to the staging was that anyone moving on the scaffolding would create noise. Several people did not last the course of the show and their leaving was annoying. I suspect some people were not prepared for Beckett and some might not have been able to put up with standing for the duration. However, I also wonder if the Kunstenfestivaldesarts had badly publicized the event. It was listed as “Tania Bruguera”, rather than “Endgame” and I would not be surprised if some turned up expecting to see a Cuban performance artist but got Endgame instead! I found a Guardian article on this show when it was stage in Portugal last April: www.theguardian.com/stage/2017/apr/11/tania-bruguera-samuel-beckett-endgame-boca-portoSo presumably it may find its way elsewhere.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 21, 2017 18:26:32 GMT
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Post by bellboard27 on May 21, 2017 18:21:34 GMT
Ooo lord i've cried about three times already! The girls are slaying, Rachel John bringing the house down! I cried at the act 1 finale too I hope the Cadogan has a mop!
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Post by bellboard27 on May 21, 2017 16:52:30 GMT
I'm here! Enjoy everyone!
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Post by bellboard27 on May 21, 2017 15:36:58 GMT
Found myself sitting in the midst of a group outing. They were otherwise very well behaved except one guy who passed around his phone with a close up picture of a strange waxy accretion he had manage to extract from his ear. Lovely!
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Post by bellboard27 on May 20, 2017 12:10:56 GMT
Went to first preview. Started 15 mins late. Ist half was 1 hour 25 mins. Interval stretched to 30 mins. 2nd half was 40 mins so ended at 10.35. I enjoyed it. Was in good shape for first preview. Some good dance sequences and singing. Staging seemed well thought out to me. I particularly liked the lighting effects once the sun had gone down. Some of the dancing will tighten up as it progresses. Hope others enjoy it. I'm seeing the show at a matinee. Kind of upset because it means it will be light throughout the entire show now so won't see any lighting or anything. Is it not as good seeing a matinee? Never been here befkre It's not an issue. The Open Air Theatre has a different atmosphere during the day which is great also. I'm sure the show will deliver!
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Post by bellboard27 on May 19, 2017 22:23:54 GMT
Went to first preview. Started 15 mins late. Ist half was 1 hour 25 mins. Interval stretched to 30 mins. 2nd half was 40 mins so ended at 10.35.
I enjoyed it. Was in good shape for first preview. Some good dance sequences and singing. Staging seemed well thought out to me. I particularly liked the lighting effects once the sun had gone down. Some of the dancing will tighten up as it progresses. Hope others enjoy it.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 18, 2017 17:43:26 GMT
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Post by bellboard27 on May 17, 2017 17:25:04 GMT
Just booked (ATG Priority). Seat on the front row, AA, centre block only £15 at all matinees. It, plus A and B are £35 at other performances. Be ready to grab when public booking opens... I think there are worse things you could do... Thanks again for the heads up. Booked also.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 13, 2017 16:24:48 GMT
Went again yesterday. What a show! Went in in a fairly downbeat mood, but came out with a big grin. Still feeling it today.
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Post by bellboard27 on May 13, 2017 9:55:46 GMT
My OH likes theatre but does not want to go as often as I do. So I'm alone about half the time. Both work well for me.
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