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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2018 17:17:23 GMT
I definitely want to see this but was looking at the tickets and need recommendations of where to sit as I haven't been to the Hampstead before. I wanted the blue £32 seats and don't know whether to go for the stalls area or circle and wanted to know which one would have the best view. Also I don't know whether the cheaper seats at the end of the row on the thrust are any good or will I miss parts out off the show?
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Post by Xanderl on Feb 14, 2018 19:57:07 GMT
Some seating tips here - Yes, small theatre. Even the back of the circle is fairly close to the stage. Only issues are that the back of the stalls has high seats with a foot rest, and leg room in the circle is restricted. My usual preference is the back row of circle seats with a gap next to them as there's a pillar in front of the "missing" seat (if you see what I mean!) as you can stretch your legs to the side and they are cheap. But changed layout for this show means these don't exist. So aisle seats on the back row probably best But also since matinees are cheaper, top price matinee tix are £5 more than bottom price evening tix! If you can do Saturday matinees, the top price seats are £30 so that would be my recommendation if you want to spend £32!
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Post by saints on Feb 14, 2018 21:41:52 GMT
cheaper tickets on Monday evenings too!
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Post by sf on Feb 14, 2018 22:06:09 GMT
I don't understand, could you elaborate on this remark? I certainly can, as pointed out on here several times, the Hampstead has a massive Jewish audience. Good Friday is the day Jesús Christ was crucified, which Jewish people do not celebrate, just as Christians do not celebrate Yom Kippur and would go about their everyday life which may include theatre. Good Friday this year is also the first day of Passover, but that's no reason for the completely secular Hampstead Theatre to cancel or reschedule that day's performance.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2018 15:39:36 GMT
Thanks for the tip for cheaper matinee and Monday nights. Was looking at tickets and still don't know whether for first row of gallery or row L of stalls. Both have a rail in the way so does that effect the view?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2018 17:42:18 GMT
Thanks for the tip for cheaper matinee and Monday nights. Was looking at tickets and still don't know whether for first row of gallery or row L of stalls. Both have a rail in the way so does that effect the view? My preference would be front row of gallery, because the elevation means a better view overall. But neither is terribly affected by the rail if memory serves. Oh and this heathen is going to see it Good Friday!
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Post by Mark on Feb 25, 2018 17:44:42 GMT
Seating question. Some cheap seats available for under 30s, namely D1/24. At the far side of the thrust stage it seems. Will these be any good? Don't mind a bit of restriction but don't want to be looking at backs for two hours
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 2, 2018 16:56:27 GMT
Seating question. Some cheap seats available for under 30s, namely D1/24. At the far side of the thrust stage it seems. Will these be any good? Don't mind a bit of restriction but don't want to be looking at backs for two hours I bought one of those tickets and now I regret it, judging from the rehearsal pics it looks like I'll just stare at their backs
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Post by MrBunbury on Mar 14, 2018 10:17:48 GMT
Seating question. Some cheap seats available for under 30s, namely D1/24. At the far side of the thrust stage it seems. Will these be any good? Don't mind a bit of restriction but don't want to be looking at backs for two hours I bought one of those tickets and now I regret it, judging from the rehearsal pics it looks like I'll just stare at their backs Last night I was in C42 and I could see everything well, so I think it will be the same for you, even more because I was standing under the "Moon" (who sang about my head) whereas you should see her fairly well. It is really a good production. I was sitting next to Michael Longhurst who is lovely and friendly.
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Post by chameleon on Mar 14, 2018 11:54:27 GMT
This is really good. Best thing upstairs at Hampstead in a long time. Fine direction & design, a knockout performance from Sharon D Clarke, who somehow doesn't just play the character, but inhabits her, and a fine supporting cast. The piece works beautifully in this intimate space. Get a ticket, before everyone else does.
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Post by sempala on Mar 14, 2018 18:01:02 GMT
This is really good. Best thing upstairs at Hampstead in a long time. Fine direction & design, a knockout performance from Sharon D Clarke, who somehow doesn't just play the character, but inhabits her, and a fine supporting cast. The piece works beautifully in this intimate space. Get a ticket, before everyone else does. How were the radio girls?
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Post by bellboard27 on Mar 14, 2018 22:52:44 GMT
Excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed this. Great view from the front circle.
I must admit that I found the costume for the washing machine surprisingly fetching.
Yessss Sireeee!
I was planning a cold shower when I got home, but have decided that any soap bubbles would be unnecessarily distracting!
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 15, 2018 15:05:31 GMT
I saw the first preview on Monday and I can't praise it enough, it's a clever production of a great musical with a beautiful score and a muscular book. Sharon D. Clarke was not in very fine voice, you could hear her coughing backstage, her belting was not as strong as it generally is, but her lower register was to die for. She might not be the most versatile actress, but she is delivering an outstanding performance in this show: her Lot's Wife was simply spectacular and, maybe even because she couldn't sing it as a powerhouse number, it felt incredibly intimate and introspective. Some great supporting performances from Dotty Moffett, Stuart Gellman, Me'sha Bryan and, especially, the excellent Lauren Ward. Young Aaron Gelkoff was an excellent Noah and I've never heard Ako Mitchell singing so well. As far as I'm concerned, this is a five-star musical and production that I hope to revisit in a few weeks.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 15, 2018 15:06:50 GMT
I saw the first preview on Monday and I can't praise it enough, it's a clever production of a great musical with a beautiful score and a muscular book. Sharon D. Clarke was not in very fine voice, you could hear her coughing backstage, her belting was not as strong as it generally is, but her lower register was to die for. She might not be the most versatile actress, but she is delivering an outstanding performance in this show: her Lot's Wife was simply spectacular and, maybe even because she couldn't sing it as a powerhouse number, it felt incredibly intimate and introspective. Some great supporting performances from Dotty Moffett, Stuart Gellman, Me'sha Bryan and, especially, the excellent Lauren Ward. Young Aaron Gelkoff was an excellent Noah and I've never heard Ako Mitchell singing so well. As far as I'm concerned, this is a five-star musical and production that I hope to revisit in a few weeks. She is a class A actress and singer But really needs to stop smoking If she hasn’t already
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 17, 2018 0:50:14 GMT
If there is a weather warning of a tempest blowing through the Hampstead Theatre that would be Ms Sharon D Clarke, who is a real force of nature, her eleven o’cloak number ‘underwater’ was simply sensational. Lauren Ward not to the same standard as Ms Clarke, plays it more subtle, still puts a smile on my face.
However the musical that got awarded a shiny Olivier for best new musical, will be one that will be looked on with head scratching bewilderment, although it did have its moments, it certainly wasn’t emotionally affecting, as say something like Les Miserables, or a more pertinent example would be Parade, this was an ersatz equivalent. This is generally let down by a pedestrian score by Tesori and Kushner that doesn’t really achieve any momentum until Sharon D Clarke’s delightful number. Tesori has certainly done a lot better with Fun Home and even the child friendly Shrek.
Same as Chichester, I couldn’t comprehend why the set needed a contraption that floats a cast member across the theatre’s ceiling and didn’t see this as plausible.
3 Stars, but mainly for the performances.
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Post by nialld on Mar 19, 2018 18:59:46 GMT
Has anyone sat in any of the seats in Row N/know what the view must be like? Have seen they're a bit cheaper, but based on the seating plan I cannot for the life of me work out what the positioning of these seats are in relation to the stge!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2018 21:47:54 GMT
If there is a weather warning of a tempest blowing through the Hampstead Theatre that would be Ms Sharon D Clarke, who is a real force of nature, her eleven o’cloak number ‘underwater’ was simply sensational. Lauren Ward not to the same standard as Ms Clarke, plays it more subtle, still puts a smile on my face. However the musical that got awarded a shiny Olivier for best new musical, will be one that will be looked on with head scratching bewilderment, although it did have its moments, it certainly wasn’t emotionally affecting, as say something like Les Miserables, or a more pertinent example would be Parade, this was an ersatz equivalent. This is generally let down by a pedestrian score by Tesori and Kushner that doesn’t really achieve any momentum until Sharon D Clarke’s delightful number. Tesori has certainly done a lot better with Fun Home and even the child friendly Shrek. Same as Chichester, I couldn’t comprehend why the set needed a contraption that floats a cast member across the theatre’s ceiling and didn’t see this as plausible. 3 Stars, but mainly for the performances. You did award The Inheritance 4 stars I would give it only 2 Had to add I was partly responsible for the Olivier it won 😂😂😂 The same year Tonya Pinkins Was robbed by Jenna Russell Who is now living it large In Albert Square 😂😂😂
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 19, 2018 21:58:53 GMT
The same year Tonya Pinkins Was robbed by Jenna Russell I'd consider them equally deserving, Russell's Dot was transcendent. Pinkins should have totally won the Tony over Idina tho.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Mar 19, 2018 22:04:10 GMT
Same as Chichester, I couldn’t comprehend why the set needed a contraption that floats a cast member across the theatre’s ceiling and didn’t see this as plausible. Isn't it because she's the moon and the moon is in the sky?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 19, 2018 22:29:41 GMT
Same as Chichester, I couldn’t comprehend why the set needed a contraption that floats a cast member across the theatre’s ceiling and didn’t see this as plausible. Isn't it because she's the moon and the moon is in the sky? 👍🏻
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2018 0:27:33 GMT
Five stars From WOS And The Times
The desire is for this to transfer
I am sure the limited Hampstead run Will sell out during the course of this week
But am unsure of the commercial WE Appeal for this show
Personally I love it
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2018 11:18:24 GMT
Five stars WOS Five stars ES Five stars Times Four stars Time Out
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 20, 2018 17:16:20 GMT
Didn’t get a Tony and just managed to run for 4 months in a small Broadway theatre.
What does Fiona Mountford and WOS know?
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Post by showtoones on Mar 20, 2018 17:21:08 GMT
I'd imagine that this show will transfer for a a limited engagement in a small theater like the Harold Pinter or Duke of Yorks, and I'd think it would start in September and go through the New Year perhaps.
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Post by Rory on Mar 20, 2018 17:23:07 GMT
Might it go to Trafalgar Studio 1 in May? I wouldn't be surprised...
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Post by showtoones on Mar 20, 2018 17:25:07 GMT
Might it go to Trafalgar Studio 1 in May? I wouldn't be surprised... hmmm - that is super interesting...good idea
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2018 18:26:37 GMT
Didn’t get a Tony and just managed to run for 4 months in a small Broadway theatre. What does Fiona Mountford and WOS know? It won a Tony for best featured actress And an Olivier for best new musical
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Post by Phantom of London on Mar 20, 2018 21:31:10 GMT
Might it go to Trafalgar Studio 1 in May? I wouldn't be surprised... Didn’t realise that The Grinning Man is closing? Didn’t get a Tony and just managed to run for 4 months in a small Broadway theatre. What does Fiona Mountford and WOS know? It won a Tony for best featured actress And an Olivier for best new musical Wow won best actress and Sharon Clarke could win a Olivier if transfers. Even so it barely lasted past the Tony and limped through to Labor Day.
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Post by Rory on Mar 21, 2018 9:06:17 GMT
Where are the reviews from the Guardian, Independent and Telegraph this time around?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2018 15:39:31 GMT
Hampstead run
Now basically
Sold out
It’s amazing
How many people wait for reviews
There were plenty of dates available yesterday
Just goes to show where reviews can make a huge difference
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