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Post by clair on Feb 16, 2020 15:54:26 GMT
They were - but understandably only for about 45 minutes before the show. I get that, small venue, minimal income and not masses of staff - one reason I try to support it is that this really is a theatre existing for love of musical theatre and certainly not for profit! As someone who likes the cold I was quite happy waiting but a few comments were made so the opening of something like that for people arriving before the theatre opens will help I think - and hope
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Post by clair on Feb 16, 2020 12:24:08 GMT
Eurobeat was fun although more fitting as a cabaret show later at night in my opinion. I saw four of the shows - the Turbine is in a great location for me to get to from work and reasonable for getting home so works well for me. The one thing it needs is somewhere to get a tea/coffee before the theatre opens which I'm sure will come once the development moves forward.
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Post by clair on Feb 15, 2020 20:19:27 GMT
Tube will be ok - it's the roads that are closed with diversions - last time they did that some diversions took an hour!
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Post by clair on Feb 15, 2020 20:05:43 GMT
On that note - Knightsbridge is closed due to crane operations that weekend so buses will be diverted onto other roads in the area which may well be a nightmare! Bear that in mind when you look at routes so it's not a nasty surprise on the day
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Post by clair on Feb 3, 2020 23:38:46 GMT
Whilst I would, of course, be fully supportive if Madonna cancelled - her health must come first, rather more important than my wish to see the show - I do wonder whether doing the shows that she still has scheduled isn't just as important to her health. All the focus thus far has been on her physical health which is clearly a struggle for her but her mental health matters too. For someone like Madonna who is driven by performance it could be a real problem to cancel all the shows from that perspective. Performers loathe cancelling (well, most do anyway!) as they feel they've let fans down as well as themselves so this could be her way of getting through on both levels - who knows.
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Post by clair on Feb 3, 2020 18:40:38 GMT
Speaking for myself I'd rather have the reduced Setlist than a cancellation as the night I have tickets is a second night. Have seen every U.K. tour so far and would hate to miss one now!
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Post by clair on Jan 29, 2020 10:43:21 GMT
I'm quite glad about that as I love Emma Williams but loathe South Pacific - I don't have a difficult decision to make if it's too far to travel!
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Post by clair on Jan 29, 2020 7:40:15 GMT
Emma Williams has been tweeting for a while about learning South Pacific as a dream role so it's certainly going to be on somewhere!
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Post by clair on Jan 26, 2020 9:20:43 GMT
Saw the final performance of this last night in Salisbury and loved it - well worth the drive for me. I've wanted to see 'Mame' on stage for years and it really didn't disappoint. Mind you, I don't go in as a critic simply to have an entertaining evening. I'm sure there are many faults if I look for them but I just sat back and enjoyed it. Any show that my first thought at the end is 'joyous' will do it for me and everyone around me was over the moon saying how much fun it was and what a great night. If it makes a return once Tracie Bennett's back from Broadway I'll absolutely be there, would love to see it again
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Post by clair on Jan 26, 2020 0:56:57 GMT
Fantastic news! I loved this - and am another who thought it was so much better than Phantom. Hmm, this year's list of shows to book is getting ridiculously long and it's only January!
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Post by clair on Jan 24, 2020 8:05:31 GMT
Peter Polycarpou and Al Silbur - I'm certainly booking for this one on Monday. Loathe travelling to the Menier but this will get me there no problem!
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Post by clair on Jan 4, 2020 12:02:27 GMT
Theatremonkey - it worked, was curled up in peace and quiet 30 minutes later!
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Post by clair on Jan 4, 2020 2:05:57 GMT
Add in a couple of additional neighbours in the form of Felicity Kendal and Penelope Keith and I'm there!
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Post by clair on Jan 4, 2020 1:59:00 GMT
Woken just after 1am by nightmare neighbour's loud 'music' (not sure what he plays but he really does have zero talent!) so have come downstairs and put Encore radio on at top volume AND have the hoover running - let's hope it pisses him off soon so I can go back to sleep!
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Post by clair on Dec 30, 2019 12:06:21 GMT
I'm starting to think there should be some way of telling the lighting operatives the seat number and getting a spotlight on the person filming - so long as it's done in a way that won't ruin the performance. Having had that done to me once (in a good way and for a nice reason) it's incredibly embarrassing and everyone really does turn to look! Either that or the ushers have strong torches which they shine on the face until the person stops. Something needs to be done before a cast member has a serious accident from losing focus - in which case could that count as some form of assault and have the audience member charged just to make a point?!
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Post by clair on Dec 24, 2019 12:12:46 GMT
I seem to have been to more concerts this year (top 5 of those would be far more difficult!) plus had a few months out of seeing anything due to illness so sadly missed many things that I would have liked to have seen, hoping for a better theatre going year 2020!
In no particular order
9 to 5 Benjamin Button Islander Anahera Intra Muros
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Post by clair on Dec 3, 2019 11:52:53 GMT
If it really is the tour Farewell then it does make more sense to stick with Lyn Paul. Personally I'm delighted as she's my ultimate Mrs J and the Spring dates have far more venues near me than this recent tour. As for Lyn, I'm sure she's meant it each time she's said no more but work is work when all's said and done and it must be flattering to know you're wanted back so often
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Post by clair on Nov 24, 2019 23:36:55 GMT
What about one of the treasure hunt things that you can download to your phone, several of my friends have done that in the past
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Post by clair on Nov 23, 2019 12:03:10 GMT
All except Noel Coward which will be ticked off once I get to see DEH!
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Post by clair on Nov 23, 2019 9:41:20 GMT
If they like musicals then BFI have the 3D Kiss Me Kate - might appeal as 3D so they get something a bit different, comes with a 3D cartoon from the same period too
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Post by clair on Nov 23, 2019 9:38:13 GMT
If they have the cold that I had a few weeks ago they have my full sympathy - I couldn't even speak without coughing like mad for ages so how they would attempt to sing is beyond me. Colds spread quickly too so not surprising they're all going down with it. In an ideal world it would spread gradually so only one of them was off at a time, however we don't live in that world.
I do feel for those who have travelled, booked hotels etc - been there myself when the person performing has had to cancel and it's horrible. However I knew that person would only cancel if absolutely necessary so accepted it even though disappointed. From all I gather Michael Ball rarely cancels so must be feeling rotten, I don't know about the others.
It's a risk we take when booking tickets for a performer rather than a performance. If we're not prepared to take the risk we shouldn't book - and we certainly shouldn't take our disappointment out on the front of house staff who are probably dreading going into work as it is knowing there's a high chance of abuse from someone.
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Post by clair on Nov 21, 2019 15:52:30 GMT
Do you know what, where I work we are not allowed to have our phones on us unless on breaks - and so far no-one has died from this! People are capable of going for far longer than the time of a show without them so why not have them completely banned in theatres. I for one love the idea of seeing a concert without someone else's arm in the air in front of me desperately recording the show, also why on earth they want to then listen to all the out of tune audience members singing along via their computer is a little beyond me. If you're so important that you HAVE to be reached no matter what and it can't wait 90 minutes or so then you really probably shouldn't be there anyway.
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Post by clair on Nov 20, 2019 9:31:35 GMT
Saw this last week and really enjoyed it. I hadn't read the book or seen the film so went in blind, perhaps that's better who knows. The amount of energy from the cast was wonderful, they seemed to be enjoying it and that always helps as far as I'm concerned. Would agree row E is great for view and although it was a bit disorganised it was in such a fun and friendly way that it certainly wasn't a problem, thought the front of house staff were lovely and were so helpful, makes a nice change from some of the bigger places!
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Post by clair on Nov 19, 2019 16:22:21 GMT
Just lost a little of my excitement for seeing this in Dartford this week - just had a call from them saying that due to summer refurbishments my seat was being changed from central row B to right out on the end. When I said I wasn't happy the guy was full of the seat configuration etc changing, a need to move things around etc, I finally got through that I wasn't happy and got moved to central row A, the seat in front of the one I had booked originally, despite having been told the move was due to aisle seats being needed for access. I'm still an aisle seat one row further forward! To be honest I think I was moved because I had a single seat and it was easier for them, not expecting to get someone who regularly goes to the theatre and knows where she wants to sit, hence booking as soon as it was on sale. It wasn't the guy on the phone's fault, I feel sorry for him having to do all the work whilst an uncaring management sit back and expect it to just happen - and I did tell him that. I had a look and various extra seats have become available through the week - probably due to others not being happy. The Orchard will not be on my list of theatres to visit in future unless I'm desperate to see something and it's my only choice. I had planned possibly going on Thursday as well, they've lost that sale.
Good thing I love the show, and Lyn Paul, enough to know I'll still love the show.
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Post by clair on Nov 18, 2019 9:10:05 GMT
Ticketmaster still has the time as 8.30 so I would doubt they'll offer refunds unless/until they have to change the time officially - I have a couple of friends wondering exactly the same thing which is why we checked what the official time in the UK is stating
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