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Post by alece10 on Dec 25, 2017 10:35:47 GMT
So who got a theatre related Christmas gift?
I got the book London Theatres by Michael Coveney which weighs a ton and looks stunning
Putting it on by Michael Codron who I've not heard of and
A Follies tote bag which i will have to save for when shopping in Waitrose as it's far too camp to go to Asda with.
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Post by joem on Dec 25, 2017 11:13:39 GMT
So who got a theatre related Christmas gift? I got the book London Theatres by Michael Coveney which weighs a ton and looks stunning Putting it on by Michael Codron who I've not heard of and A Follies tote bag which i will have to save for when shopping in Waitrose as it's far too camp to go to Asda with. Michael Codron is one of the most successful West End producers in the second half of the last century. We have to thank him, amongst many other things, for putting on the early Pinter plays. I've read "Putting It On" and it was fascinating. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2017 12:44:48 GMT
I got the London Theatres books too, and the Punchdrunk Drowned Man bill. And two of John Lahr’s. (Ok I might have abused my staff discount to order my own presents haha)
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Post by sf on Dec 25, 2017 13:06:17 GMT
I get last year's Christmas present a month from today - last year's Christmas present was a ticket to 'Hamilton', or rather the money to pay for one.
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Post by Stephen on Dec 25, 2017 14:47:17 GMT
I'll be enjoying the same in February for last Christmas. Excited to see my namesake musical!
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Post by Flim Flam on Dec 25, 2017 17:16:41 GMT
Does chocolate count? Asking for a friend.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2017 17:49:56 GMT
I got two bottles of wine. A usual occurance in the theatre for me.
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Post by andrew on Dec 25, 2017 18:13:20 GMT
I got Balancing Acts from Hytner, which I thought was a great prez!
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Post by ensembleswings on Dec 25, 2017 18:22:21 GMT
I received money and was asked to spend it on theatre tickets, not going to say no to that one! No idea on what show I'll choose to see yet though
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Post by bimse on Dec 25, 2017 19:49:07 GMT
London Theatres book, and theatre vouchers from two people, amazingly kind . I’m so pleased.
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Post by james1969 on Dec 25, 2017 21:33:00 GMT
London Theatres Book
Musicals - the definitive illustrated story (with forward by Elaine Paige)
Two books by West End Producer
Grand Opera House Belfast vouchers
Sheridan CD
Elaine Paige presents Showstoppers from the Musicals CD
Basically everything on my list plus a few unexpected gems
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Post by Deleted on Dec 25, 2017 21:45:45 GMT
London theatres book
National theatre posters book
National theatre membership
pinoccho bages
Very happy with all my presents and had/having a wonderful day and hope everyone had a merry Christmas!
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Post by NeilVHughes on Dec 25, 2017 21:47:58 GMT
Does chocolate count? Asking for a friend. Only if overpriced, extremely noisy to open and if eaten during the film/TV programme is accompanied by hard stares by your family. |
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Post by Flim Flam on Dec 25, 2017 22:47:53 GMT
Does chocolate count? Asking for a friend. Only if overpriced, extremely noisy to open and if eaten during the film/TV programme is accompanied by hard stares by your family. Consider it done... |
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Post by Tibidabo on Dec 26, 2017 10:04:16 GMT
Well, I have to hand it to Mr. Tibs - he does pay attention. He'd caught the bit of the conversation last week when I mentioned that I have never seen Chess and that it's coming back.
Trouble is, he'd done his inevitable wandering out of the room before he heard the second part of the sentence when I added how totally bonkers I thought people like @caiaphas were in buying tickets before the casting was announced......
So you can all have a(nother) big laugh on me and pray for the Casting Gods to be gentle....
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2017 14:37:08 GMT
I forgot to add this one.... http://instagram.com/p/BdKzMkmHPI9 Santa on them as ever. Mum also got Ball & Boe who she proceeded to refer to as "Ball and Blow" by which I fear they shall henceforth become known... |
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Post by LaLuPone on Dec 26, 2017 23:45:57 GMT
I got the "Just The Ticket" ticket stub holder from amazon which will come in really useful, I've already started putting in my tickets from this year gone and writing at the side who I saw. Then the Musicals Definitive Illustrated History that others have mentioned, the Legally Blonde Original London Cast Recording, the full book and lyrics of Rent (don't ask me why I wanted it I just did) and these posh peg things that are also pins so that you can put tickets on a pinboard without making holes in them. Finally I got some vouchers for millennium centre and a ticket for Miss Saigon on Friday which I'm very excited about!
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Post by Elisa on Dec 27, 2017 14:37:07 GMT
I don't get theatre related gifts because no one knows I love theatre.
To be honest, I dind't know either, until a couple of years ago, so...
I see that everyone here got "London Theatres". Maybe I'll buy myself a copy for the New Year.
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Post by Tibidabo on Dec 27, 2017 16:08:45 GMT
these posh peg things that are also pins so that you can put tickets on a pinboard without making holes in them. Ok. I give up. I have googled every single combination of pins and pegs in every conceivable word order and I cannot find these! They sound fabulous. Details please?! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2017 16:34:23 GMT
In addition to the London Theatres book, I also got this. Which is huge! - London Theatres book is behind it for perspective. Great read, so far, although it does contain the entire shows book, which is annoying as I already have that in paperback. This does however have pictures from each scene accompanying which is as close as I'll get to seeing the show - for now.  |
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Post by Stephen on Dec 28, 2017 0:29:09 GMT
In addition to the London Theatres book, I also got this. Which is huge! - London Theatres book is behind it for perspective. Great read, so far, although it does contain the entire shows book, which is annoying as I already have that in paperback. This does however have pictures from each scene accompanying which is as close as I'll get to seeing the show - for now. The Dear Evan Hansen book looks brilliant. Real coffee table stuff there! Is there much in the London Theatres book about the Palladium? I do so hope there is. Hoping to pick one up this week! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2017 9:50:44 GMT
In addition to the London Theatres book, I also got this. Which is huge! - London Theatres book is behind it for perspective. Great read, so far, although it does contain the entire shows book, which is annoying as I already have that in paperback. This does however have pictures from each scene accompanying which is as close as I'll get to seeing the show - for now. The Dear Evan Hansen book looks brilliant. Real coffee table stuff there! Is there much in the London Theatres book about the Palladium? I do so hope there is. Hoping to pick one up this week! The DEH book is great, some really insightful content and beautifully presented. Palladium features well in the London Theatre publication. |
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Post by michalnowicki on Dec 28, 2017 10:26:05 GMT
A bit late to the party here! I got The West End Producer ("...about being an actor...") and "Hamilton: The Revolution" which is brilliantly published. Very happy  (I already treated myself to "London Theatre's" and the second West End Producer book before Christmas). |
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Post by dippy on Dec 28, 2017 11:37:28 GMT
I had my traditional theatre token treasure hunt round the garden but we didn't do it till yesterday because the weather was so horrible on Christmas day and boxing day.
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Post by theatremiss on Dec 28, 2017 11:58:55 GMT
All members of my family bought me NT vouchers. I now have enough to see me through multiple bookings in 2018
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2018 16:14:32 GMT
What are you hoping Santa stuffs in your stocking ( keep it clean...) Oh, in that case I find myself unable to take part in this thread, sorry. Oh alright then as it's Christmas .... |
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Post by tysilio2 on Nov 30, 2018 22:32:19 GMT
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Post by showgirl on Dec 1, 2018 5:01:44 GMT
I'd be easy to please this year as all I want is to be able to GO to the theatre again by Xmas! But if asked I usually suggest that family/friends pay for one of my cheaper memberships (I don't have many) and that I will use, as those are gifts which last all year. Plus I add that one of these would make a great combined Birthday/Xmas present, since that really keeps the cost down and my birthday is within 3 months of Xmas.
So memberships such as those for CFT, or, more expensive, a multi-pack of tickets for the Arcola or Southwark Playhouse, both venues I visit several times per year.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 1, 2018 7:37:10 GMT
I once made the mistake of re-reading it while supervising an exam...ended up sniffling in the corner at one point! It’s not the greatest work of literature ever created but it’s an honest and interesting look at Rapp’s life...actually I’d also be interested to re-read in light of what we now know about him and Spacey... |
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Post by NeilVHughes on Dec 1, 2018 8:04:06 GMT
National Theatre Yearbook 2018
Rarely i.e. never buy programmes, always thought an annual compendium would be a good alternative especially for Theatres with a loyal following such as the National, Globe, Almeida, Donmar etc.on the understanding that these are summaries / cast lists with a few photos as not to dent the breadwinner Programme sales are.
Will peruse before seeing A&C this evening. rather than wait for the portly bearded gentleman will likely buy as it ‘only’ costs three programmes..
Not sure if others on here have issues with presents that match their interests despite their best endeavours, when I regularly played in bands always replied when asked, I would like a set of guitar strings as a stocking filler instead of the socks, deodorant set or god forbid a bottle of Stella in a display pack which I always received.
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(I already treated myself to "London Theatre's" and the second West End Producer book before Christmas).
