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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 18, 2017 22:41:55 GMT
Is it? Are you sure?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 18, 2017 22:38:32 GMT
PS is this the only thread which has just the one person commenting and responding to themselves?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 18, 2017 22:38:01 GMT
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 18, 2017 21:16:37 GMT
Anybody? Bueller? Bueller?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 18, 2017 12:13:45 GMT
It's being comped on lots of theatre groups/clubs. Not on the 3 I belong to it isn't! It is on the 4 I belong to. But mainly one
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 17, 2017 23:10:56 GMT
I could have sworn there used to be a show archive of every theatre show put on in every year (on londontheatre.co.uk or somesuch). Does anybody know if such a thing (or similar) still exists please?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 17, 2017 21:48:15 GMT
EASILY one of the worst shows I have seen this year (maybe for a few years). Tedious, nonsensical, script gibberish, didn't care about characters or what was going on, staged like a cheap student production in Edinburgh. Disappointing
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 17, 2017 21:46:04 GMT
It's being comped on lots of theatre groups/clubs.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 15, 2017 18:23:21 GMT
It seems to me that overall Pinocchio's reviews were very mixed. Most gave it three stars with one 4 star review and 1 two star review. There were misgivings with the show, but each review certainly wasn't a 100% pan. I do think there is an audience for this so time will tell how it does. I happened to love it but I do agree that it is more of a play with music than musical and as many critics said, they wanted more music. Joe is VERY likeable though and the idea with the puppets did work for me, though I know some on here were less enthused. The NT have loyal supporters And gullible people Who attend due to it being the NT So many shows are critic and flop proof If this Pinocchio was in the WE It would BW a very different story I assure you However let the crappy shows continue and People will eventually give up The NT are really as answerable to anyone As a private venture Which is why they are offering so many awful shows And getting away with it That's true. Salome, Common and St George and the Dragon were absolutely critic and flop proof weren't they??! Good point - and made in such a clear way
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 15, 2017 15:27:21 GMT
Any links to Pinocchio reviews? Errmmmmm.....Google?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 11, 2017 22:33:48 GMT
As Jadnoop says - some more tickets available. I picked up one for tomorrow afternoon's performance. Looks like they have all gone?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Dec 3, 2017 18:12:38 GMT
Any chance that the YV season shows can be broken out into individual threads as it's often confusing to know which show is being talked about/slated by Parsley?
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Post by theatrelover123 on Nov 24, 2017 9:08:39 GMT
Panic ye not. I got in at 9am and have booked. Yay
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Post by theatrelover123 on Nov 24, 2017 9:08:15 GMT
Does anybody know when the booking for this opens? I have the DMT+ link to book but it doesn't seem to be working. I believe it's from 10.00 AM this morning... Panic ye not. I got in at 9am and have booked. Yay
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Post by theatrelover123 on Nov 24, 2017 8:46:53 GMT
Does anybody know when the booking for this opens? I have the DMT+ link to book but it doesn't seem to be working.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Nov 24, 2017 8:46:30 GMT
Does anybody know when the booking for this opens? I have the DMT+ link to book but it doesn't seem to be working.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Nov 15, 2017 17:00:59 GMT
'GHOST STORIES' An adaptation of the critically acclaimed stage play
Written and Directed by JEREMY DYSON ('The League of Gentleman') & ANDY NYMAN ('Derren Brown: The Heist/Trick Or Treat/The Events')
Starring Golden Globe Nominated MARTIN FREEMAN ('The Hobbit' Trilogy, TV's 'Sherlock') ALEX LAWTHER ('The Imitation Game', 'Goodbye Christopher Robin') Four time BAFTA Winning PAUL WHITEHOUSE ('The Death Of Stalin', TV's 'The Fast Show') BAFTA Nominated ANDY NYMAN (TV's 'Dead Set', 'Despicable Me 3') NICHOLAS BURNS ('The World's End', 'The Lady In The Van')
Phillip Goodman - Professor of Psychology, arch-skeptic, the one-man ‘belief buster’ – has his rationality tested to the hilt when he receives a letter apparently from beyond the grave. His mentor Charles Cameron, the ‘original’ TV Parapsychologist went missing fifteen years before, presumed dead and yet now he writes to Goodman saying that the pair must meet. Cameron, it seems, is still very much alive. And he needs Goodman to find a rational explanation for three stories that have shaken Cameron to his core. As Goodman investigates, he meets three haunted people, each with a tale more frightening, uncanny and inexplicable than the last.
'GHOST STORIES' Is Released In Cinemas On Friday 13th April
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Post by theatrelover123 on Nov 1, 2017 14:20:07 GMT
I look forward to the offers and cheapies for this one then
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 31, 2017 20:45:16 GMT
I had a semi restricted view seat for tonight. Was feeling knackered and just wanting my sofa tonight. Called this afternoon and they changed my ticket for a clear view £32 seat for next week. As it's nearly sold out there now doesn't seem to be any qualms about swapping or reselling tickets. I would say life is too short to be miserable in a theatre (however long it is) when you're not in the mind and it wouod compromise your overall enjoyment. Plus you might not be thanked for spreading your germs to fellow theatregoers. I would say that if you can make any other dates, keep an eye on the site and call them with a selection of dates and I reckon you could swap fairly easily.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 31, 2017 18:23:08 GMT
All of the above is quite true. I would also argue (and maybe I am wrong) that the behaviour exhibited for quite some time goes against two of the clearly stated Forum Rules
Be respectful of your fellow members – stay courteous; don’t be insulting or offensive.
I don't necessarily care if the comments are not insulting or offensive TO or ABOUT fellow members. People are finding them insulting or offensive about whatever or whoever is being insulted or offended - and that's enough!
If you break a rule or behave in a way that damages the open and friendly aims of TheatreBoard.co.uk then you will either be warned or banned. A ban of your user account may either be temporary or permanent
The open and friendly aims of the board are quite clearly being contravened if several people feel the same way about it. REPEATEDLY!
I enjoy lots of what Parsley has to say and respect their opinion. There is however also a lot that offends me and others.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 31, 2017 12:56:48 GMT
The serving staff are so f***ing stupid They are working in a cafe Wearing white bibs They are hardly at the Dorchester A completely unneccessary and unsavoury comment about people who are employed to do a job and are doing it well. Casting aspersions on them and their work is just plain nasty. These types of comments should not go unchecked and there should be some acknowledgement by Theatreboard monitors that this should not be tolerated and sours what is otherwise a well meaning and passionate (for the right reasons) forum about theatre. Disappointing ;(
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 28, 2017 23:21:28 GMT
Tonight's performance cancelled after Robert Glenister fainted and collapsed 15 mins in. Was worrying
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 26, 2017 20:33:32 GMT
I'm sure they said the same about the show where Darren Day played a singing rat that started the fire of London. Michael Xavier as a pirate was the only thing that got me through that performance! ...wwwwwhat? Bumblescratch: bumblescratch.com
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 26, 2017 19:48:10 GMT
I have a single ticket to APOLOGIA for this Saturday matinee. Middle of Row A. Great seat. Now can't use it as I am rehearsing all day. Paid £15 for it but happy with offers.
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Post by theatrelover123 on Oct 25, 2017 22:14:32 GMT
I don't think this is a reduced price offer though (apart from maybe a slight reduction in the Grand Circle prices). Those are the prices that are offered when booked through the website. Time Out doesn't mention any reduction The preview prices I have are £55 / £39.50, premiums £75. Looked like a reduction to me. A way to fill seats, I was thinking. Yes they are the preview prices but they are not more reduced through the Time Out offer. That's the prices on the website for the preview dates anyway
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