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Post by mistressjojo on May 1, 2019 0:30:47 GMT
Amex pre-sale now open for the next season, if anyone is interested.
The Secret River looks to be selling well. No cheap seats left as far as I could see.
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Post by zahidf on May 1, 2019 7:27:00 GMT
I have a priority membership with the National, paid for by direct debit. I just checked back through my bank account, and the National hasn't taken payment this month (the payment should have gone out yesterday) or last month. The direct debit is still active, and so is my membership - at least, I was just able to log in and get access to book for performances that are only on sale to members. Obviously I'll ring them up and get it straightened out, but I'm curious: is it just me? National has gone to pot just a little bit. They STILL haven't fixed their electronic ticket pick up machines, out of action since December
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2019 8:20:14 GMT
Someone asked them about their machines and I don't believe they even have any plans to fix them (was it kathryn?).
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Post by kathryn on May 1, 2019 8:25:23 GMT
Not me!
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2019 8:32:07 GMT
Oh that's going to bother me now, I'm sure whoever said it also gave a reason, but that's a helluva vague set of search terms to go on considering how much we like to TALK in this place...
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Post by zahidf on May 1, 2019 8:32:42 GMT
Someone asked them about their machines and I don't believe they even have any plans to fix them (was it kathryn ?). I just noticed that they actually bothered to reply to me finally
'I’m afraid that the operating system for the kiosks is no longer supported by the company which originally provided them and we’ve been unable to find alternatives which are compatible with our ticketing system.
However, we do appreciate the impact this has on our customers and we’re working on a project to introduce a print-at-home or e-ticket option as soon as possible, which will make things easier for everyone'
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2019 8:33:49 GMT
..... and it hasn't occurred to them that taking the machines out of the foyers might be a slightly more sensible thing to do than to leave them in full view, giving the impression that their current state is only intended to be temporary?
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Post by londonpostie on May 3, 2019 8:02:33 GMT
Disappointing morning for me. 133 in the queue but slim pickins. Good result for Hansard, Anna sold out, little left in my price range for Translations and Secret River. Boohiss. Hope others did better
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Post by MrBunbury on May 3, 2019 8:08:10 GMT
Disappointing morning for me. 133 in the queue but slim pickins. Good result for Hansard, Anna sold out, little left in my price range for Translations and Secret River. Boohiss. Hope others did better I was number 256 and I managed to get £15 tickets for everything I wanted (The secret river and Master Harold).
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Post by peggs on May 3, 2019 8:12:01 GMT
Number 41 and so surprised and then even more so that there was a cheap ticket. Still wondering if I imagined it.
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on May 3, 2019 8:21:56 GMT
Hansard sold so fast in comparison to everything else! I managed to get an £18 ticket so hopefully the view isn't too restricted. I doubt this will be too much of a visually interesting show anyway so as long as I can see the actors I'll be happy. Nothing else is selling too quickly so I'm going to hold off until later when I know what dates I can book.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2019 9:25:21 GMT
I can't help but notice that they're holding fewer £15 front stalls seats back for public sale in the Lyttelton than they used to, and apparently none at all in the Olivier anymore. I got exactly what I wanted for Hansard and Master Harold, but a bit disappointed with my Secret River ticket. Still, at least I already saw Translations.
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Post by peggs on May 3, 2019 9:27:51 GMT
Restricted in lyttleton is normally seat width and lack of rake, normally ok unless you get a tall person.
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Post by peggs on May 3, 2019 9:29:33 GMT
I can't help but notice that they're holding fewer £15 front stalls seats back for public sale in the Lyttelton than they used to, and apparently none at all in the Olivier anymore. I got exactly what I wanted for Hansard and Master Harold, but a bit disappointed with my Secret River ticket. Still, at least I already saw Translations. Yes that's what I found last time, so for me where I can't afford more expensive and can't see at back of circle in Olivier it means not going. Am looking at small island reviews sadly for this reason.
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Post by Marwood on May 3, 2019 10:21:12 GMT
I got a £15 ticket for Top Girls on the last day of its run, but there was nothing else on offer that I would be willing to more than that for, so gave everything else a miss.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2019 13:05:05 GMT
Got a £15 aisle seat for Rutherford, having missed out on the first booking period, so I’m happy about that. Tried for Hansard but £15 availability was poor so I’m holding off again til next time round. Nothing else grabbed me, really.
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Post by lynette on May 3, 2019 14:15:11 GMT
I like a decent seat in the hope of having a transformative experience.. but I was surprised at how much I had to pay for Hansard tix. Not exactly the 'the theatre of the people' is it?
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Post by poster J on May 3, 2019 14:48:20 GMT
I took one look at the prices for Hansard and immediately decided that one will have to wait for Friday Rush or day seats.
I did however grab a £15 for Translations, which I'm rather pleased about as I missed it the first time. And Friday Rush for Follies, so it has still been a productive day.
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Post by Snciole on May 3, 2019 15:02:27 GMT
I definitely didn't see this Master Harold and the boys cheap tickets during membership booking so I am glad they keep them back for public booking.
It has got so expensive now. I'm having to spend upwards of £32 and not enough shows have Young Patron Club Nights with free wine to make it worth it.
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Post by andrew on May 3, 2019 15:55:57 GMT
Hmmm the only reason I'm a member though is to try and get those £15 front row tickets. If they're holding most back for public booking I'll just quit. I don't know if that's what the majority of members are doing, presumably it's a calculated decision by the Nash.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2019 15:59:38 GMT
They are really NOT holding most of them back for public booking, if you're not one of the first few in the queue, you're NOT going to get them.
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Post by londonpostie on May 3, 2019 20:08:53 GMT
I'm intrigued that Anna (Dorfman) sold out seemingly in a flash, perhaps even before today.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2019 20:48:51 GMT
Last I heard, they were only selling front-facing seats, so that's a helluva lot of side-facing seats not on sale (which will either stay off-sale because of the audio technology involved, or will suddenly all come on-sale just before the run opens when they've figured out how to make them work). I get you might want to put your experimental stuff in the smallest theatre, but considering just how many seats in the Dorfman are side-facing, it begins to feel like a really dumb idea...
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Post by alicechallice on May 3, 2019 22:10:51 GMT
I'm intrigued that Anna (Dorfman) sold out seemingly in a flash, perhaps even before today. It went on sale during the last booking period. It's been sold out for weeks.
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Post by jadnoop on May 6, 2019 15:48:17 GMT
For anyone still interested in Anna, it's worth intermittently keeping an eye out on the NT website during office hours. Tickets are very limited (even for the Dorfman), but returns do go up occasionally. I just swapped some tickets for some returns that popped up, and there were some other seats online last week.
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Post by londonpostie on May 11, 2019 19:07:37 GMT
Seats available for Anna - 3-4 seats only for a few nights. All are £25. I can't make the dates, good luck.
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Post by fossil on May 23, 2019 13:07:40 GMT
National Theatre booking was down yesterday afternoon and currently down again this afternoon.
"Website maintenance This page of our website is currently unavailable while we make important changes behind the scenes. We anticipate that the work will take up to 60 minutes to complete and we will post any updates here. Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused during this essential maintenance work."
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Post by talkingheads on May 24, 2019 11:28:20 GMT
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