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Post by phantom1986 on Jun 27, 2018 15:57:37 GMT
Saw this last night in a sweltering Theatr Clywd. Way too long at over 2hr 45 mins and a bizarre plot that just didn't seem to go anywhere. Same points made over and over again, and not sure what issues Laura Wade was trying to explore. Women can't be housewives without driving their husband away? The 50s weren't as glossy as we remember them? No idea. There's also a dodgy #metoo subplot that seems to have been tacked on to the end. You know you're in trouble when its billed a comedy and the biggest laugh comes during a musical scene change.
Katherine Parkinson her usual fabulous self (and dressed in some fantastic frocks) but what a dud of a play. Hope it gets some big cuts and dramaturgical restructuring before heading down south.
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Post by lynette on Jun 27, 2018 18:26:18 GMT
O dear. I’ve booked this.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2018 18:29:02 GMT
^ You and quite a few others; it’s sold out. Well it is at the moment until everyone starts returning their tickets.
(The NT should be getting used to this now...)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2018 19:27:46 GMT
O dear. I’ve booked this. I’ve been trawling for returns and finally got two yesterday!!!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2018 19:32:32 GMT
That, said, I am not trying to be mean here but the only two positive things that Phantom1986 has ever said on this board we’re about Angels in America and Glenda Jackson’s Lear. When someone tends to only post negative things, I tend to put less stock in what they say because I don’t calibrate my tastes to negativity.
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Post by phantom1986 on Jun 27, 2018 20:43:03 GMT
Oh how I wish I saw more stuff I could rave about. Was really looking forward to this but yes very disappointed.
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Post by crowblack on Jul 3, 2018 23:29:35 GMT
O dear. I’ve booked this. Don't worry - it's good! Just got back so more thoughts tomorrow but we enjoyed it - it tackles several issues and trends in the air at the moment (also, that's our kitchen! And our teapot!). The Guardian piece a few days ago gives loads of elements away so don't read it before seeing it, if you prefer to see things unfold. It reminded me a bit in tone (beside the obvious 50s sitcom, house beautiful comparisons) of those old Posy Simmonds strips - and more ambiguous than the impression give by the Graun piece imo.
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Post by showgirl on Jul 4, 2018 3:05:49 GMT
Hooray! And I've already seen the Guardian article as I'm naturally interested in any news of this production, but I never mind knowing things in advance; quite the opposite in fact.
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Post by stevejohnson678 on Jul 4, 2018 8:19:46 GMT
Five stars from The Stage!
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Post by crowblack on Jul 4, 2018 16:06:56 GMT
Livestream cast interviews on the Theare Clwyd Facebook page right now!
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Post by jadnoop on Jul 5, 2018 15:33:02 GMT
For anyone still hoping for tickets to this at the NT, it might be worth checking your emails. It seems that around midday they released a whole bunch of seats. When I checked a couple of mins ago every date has available seats ranging from £15-45 (row B of the pit and side seats in the circle for most days).
As far as I can tell, if you go to the site as a member of public the dates are all showing as 'sold out', but the NT sent round emails with a link that means that the dates are showing as available. Presumably this went to all subscribers (or advance members?) so if you're interested then check your email/spam.
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Post by l0islane on Jul 5, 2018 16:40:03 GMT
For anyone still hoping for tickets to this at the NT, it might be worth checking your emails. It seems that around midday they released a whole bunch of seats. When I checked a couple of mins ago every date has available seats ranging from £15-45 (row B of the pit and side seats in the circle for most days). As far as I can tell, if you go to the site as a member of public the dates are all showing as 'sold out', but the NT sent round emails with a link that means that the dates are showing as available. Presumably this went to all subscribers (or advance members?) so if you're interested then check your email/spam. Well that's annoying, I'm a supporting cast member and I didn't get an email! (spam checked!). Any chance you could share the link? Thanks
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2018 16:57:59 GMT
I imagine this will transfer to the WEst End, so those of us who missed out will get a chance to see it then.
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Post by jadnoop on Jul 5, 2018 17:07:20 GMT
For anyone still hoping for tickets to this at the NT, it might be worth checking your emails. It seems that around midday they released a whole bunch of seats. When I checked a couple of mins ago every date has available seats ranging from £15-45 (row B of the pit and side seats in the circle for most days). As far as I can tell, if you go to the site as a member of public the dates are all showing as 'sold out', but the NT sent round emails with a link that means that the dates are showing as available. Presumably this went to all subscribers (or advance members?) so if you're interested then check your email/spam. Well that's annoying, I'm a supporting cast member and I didn't get an email! (spam checked!). Any chance you could share the link? Thanks Sorry, it's a personalised link rather than a general one (i.e. it's the /shows/home-im-darling address with a string of random characters after it), so I can't really put it online.
I had assumed that it was sent out to everyone, but if you haven't received it then it's possible it was a random selection or something. Apologies, but fingers crossed you manage to get tickets.
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Post by Rory on Jul 5, 2018 23:46:09 GMT
5* rave review from Dominic Maxwell in The Times.
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Post by asfound on Jul 6, 2018 9:12:15 GMT
For anyone still hoping for tickets to this at the NT, it might be worth checking your emails. It seems that around midday they released a whole bunch of seats. When I checked a couple of mins ago every date has available seats ranging from £15-45 (row B of the pit and side seats in the circle for most days). As far as I can tell, if you go to the site as a member of public the dates are all showing as 'sold out', but the NT sent round emails with a link that means that the dates are showing as available. Presumably this went to all subscribers (or advance members?) so if you're interested then check your email/spam. Well that's annoying, I'm a supporting cast member and I didn't get an email! (spam checked!). Any chance you could share the link? Thanks I managed to get access to these tickets just now and booked a £15 one by guessing the very easy and obvious promo code. Not sure the rules on sharing this kind of info but it really is obvious and there are lots of tickets left.
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Post by l0islane on Jul 6, 2018 11:46:38 GMT
Well that's annoying, I'm a supporting cast member and I didn't get an email! (spam checked!). Any chance you could share the link? Thanks I managed to get access to these tickets just now and booked a £15 one by guessing the very easy and obvious promo code. Not sure the rules on sharing this kind of info but it really is obvious and there are lots of tickets left. Thank you so much, got a £15 ticket (I don't know if it's good or bad that it took me 4 guesses! 😄)
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Post by jamb0r on Jul 10, 2018 19:42:11 GMT
Managed to guess the code on the second try, returned the expensive ticket I'd reluctantly booked originally and got one in the middle of row B instead for much cheaper (sat there for The Great Wave and view was fine). There's about 20+ seats available for every date at the moment at various prices after putting in the code.
Bless this board!
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Post by RedRose on Jul 11, 2018 7:23:06 GMT
Thank you lovely people of this board! I got myself a nice 15 Pound seat for the only day I can do. Just needed one guess.
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Post by andrew on Jul 11, 2018 9:45:16 GMT
Reminds me of Macbeth (back when we were all excited about the NT's Macbeth, remember those days? Oh how wrong we were), when I had fairly rubbish seats and saw an advert on facebook that said 'new seats released' or something, and it revealed swathes of £15 tickets. I went to the computer and looked up the same dates, no availability. It was only for people clicking on the advert. I phoned the box office to try and switch seats but she told me they couldn't access them either, you had to do it through this link.
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Post by ruperto on Jul 11, 2018 9:53:11 GMT
Another happy bunny here - I thought I'd missed out on tickets for this, but have just nabbed a row B pit seat for one of the few dates I can do. I got the code on my second guess. So it's another thank you from me to my fab fellow board members! PS If anyone hears of a code knocking around that lets you get cheap front stalls seats for Ant and Cleo, then let me know, as those one eluded me in the members' bunfight! (I'm way beyond Entry Pass age, unfortunately - more like Bus Pass...)
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Post by addictedtotheatre on Jul 11, 2018 11:58:44 GMT
Well, I've tried all the 'obvious' promo codes and still all dates are sold out. Any hints? Or do you need the link and then guess the promo code?
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Post by l0islane on Jul 11, 2018 12:50:49 GMT
Well, I've tried all the 'obvious' promo codes and still all dates are sold out. Any hints? Or do you need the link and then guess the promo code? I just checked now and it’s still working. You don’t need any special link, just the usual NT page and the code. If you have Chrome try opening an incognito tab in case any cookies are affecting it. The code is just one short, simple word connected to the play.
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Post by addictedtotheatre on Jul 11, 2018 13:20:41 GMT
Well, I've tried all the 'obvious' promo codes and still all dates are sold out. Any hints? Or do you need the link and then guess the promo code? I just checked now and it’s still working. You don’t need any special link, just the usual NT page and the code. If you have Chrome try opening an incognito tab in case any cookies are affecting it. The code is just one short, simple word connected to the play. Thanks for this - it was the incognito tab that fixed it and I've got a ticket.
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Post by andrew on Jul 11, 2018 13:58:28 GMT
I didn't want the ticket, but I just wanted to play the guessing game. I got it! That was fun.
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Post by asfound on Jul 11, 2018 14:22:16 GMT
The code is just one short, simple word connected to the play. Come on, at least make them earn it! You're welcome, everyone. P.S. Could any mods here weigh in on sharing this kind of info for future reference?
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Post by alece10 on Jul 22, 2018 8:36:50 GMT
Bumping this as it opens next week and just realised I'm going to the first preview. Not sure if it will be my thing but the frocks look lovely from the production pictures. Seems to be completely sold out so am I about to see history in the making?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2018 10:47:27 GMT
Bumping this as it opens next week and just realised I'm going to the first preview. Not sure if it will be my thing but the frocks look lovely from the production pictures. Seems to be completely sold out so am I about to see history in the making? alece10 Where have you been? This opened about a week ago to rave reviews. I don't know about history in the making, but you are going to see a hit show.
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Post by crowblack on Jul 22, 2018 11:24:54 GMT
Katherine Parkinson is on Sunday Brunch promoting the play and looking rather uncomfortable making food. It's an odd programme.
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Post by alece10 on Jul 22, 2018 14:30:50 GMT
Bumping this as it opens next week and just realised I'm going to the first preview. Not sure if it will be my thing but the frocks look lovely from the production pictures. Seems to be completely sold out so am I about to see history in the making? alece10 Where have you been? This opened about a week ago to rave reviews. I don't know about history in the making, but you are going to see a hit show. Oh right I must have been mistaken. Just that the NT website says from 24th July. I know it has had a run outside of London but I was referring to the London run. And as for the times reviews I seldom agree with them as they alsways give shows I like 2 stars so on the basis they have given this 5 stars probably means I won't like it 😁
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