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Post by theatreliker on Aug 7, 2023 10:45:17 GMT
The Oliver feels intimate despite its size which I think makes the move feel like a bigger jump than it might be. I'm delighted it's making the transfer.
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Aug 7, 2023 11:08:36 GMT
Now on sale to DMT+ members but stalls row D is closest to stage currently available. From the staging at the NT Olivier does anyone think that's likely to remain the situation ?
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Post by londonpostie on Aug 7, 2023 11:14:24 GMT
Just managed to pick up a return for Wed, so there  RE the transfer: has the original casting been confirmed?
This is going to make very decent money for the Nash.
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Post by londonpostie on Aug 7, 2023 11:19:32 GMT
Incredible it's transferring to such a large theatre. It's a hugely enjoyable play which wins over the audience. I felt its second act is weaker but doesn't detract from the overall effect. The Olivier is 1150 seats so an increase to a 1600-1700 seat theatre isn't a huge jump. Streetcar went from the 325 seat Almeida to the 1000 seat Phoenix and Death of the Salesman a few years back when from the Young Vic to the Piccadilly. It's 1,700 i.e. 50% increase in capacity and considerably more in gross. |
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Post by wiggymess on Aug 7, 2023 11:25:27 GMT
Now on sale to DMT+ members but stalls row D is closest to stage currently available. From the staging at the NT Olivier does anyone think that's likely to remain the situation ? Could I please ask about the pricing for this? Know a fair few non-regular-theatregoers who would love it so I'm hoping prices won't put them off. thanks |
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Post by lynette on Aug 7, 2023 11:58:10 GMT
The Olivier is 1150 seats so an increase to a 1600-1700 seat theatre isn't a huge jump. Streetcar went from the 325 seat Almeida to the 1000 seat Phoenix and Death of the Salesman a few years back when from the Young Vic to the Piccadilly. It's 1,700 i.e. 50% increase in capacity and considerably more in gross. More like a stadium which will enhance the drama I think. I have seen it at the NT, well worth going to and I will go again. |
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Post by theatremiss on Aug 7, 2023 12:50:11 GMT
I’ve booked 4 visits on transfer. I just love this show. I hope the cast stay
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Aug 7, 2023 13:06:18 GMT
Now on sale to DMT+ members but stalls row D is closest to stage currently available. From the staging at the NT Olivier does anyone think that's likely to remain the situation ? Could I please ask about the pricing for this? Know a fair few non-regular-theatregoers who would love it so I'm hoping prices won't put them off. thanks Standard tickets are are priced between £20.00 and £77.50 with premiums £99.50 and £125.50. The £20 seats are mostly at the back of the stalls and dress circle. Previews aren't any cheaper as far as I can see. |
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Post by londonpostie on Aug 7, 2023 13:19:02 GMT
Cheaper than an England game at Wembley, and a lot closer to the action.
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Post by Jon on Aug 7, 2023 13:38:32 GMT
If D is the front row then I am assuming they'll be removing seats in order to recreate the set somewhat so capacity will be slightly less than normal..
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Post by theatremiss on Aug 7, 2023 14:00:04 GMT
If D is the front row then I am assuming they'll be removing seats in order to recreate the set somewhat so capacity will be slightly less than normal.. I’ve booked D and you can book the 2 rows in front, I chose not to as PE has quite a high stage from what I recall. It’s a large stage too, so maybe they don’t need too much room at the front of stage |
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Post by jampot on Aug 7, 2023 14:00:15 GMT
Could I please ask about the pricing for this? Know a fair few non-regular-theatregoers who would love it so I'm hoping prices won't put them off. thanks Standard tickets are are priced between £20.00 and £77.50 with premiums £99.50 and £125.50. The £20 seats are mostly at the back of the stalls and dress circle. Previews aren't any cheaper as far as I can see. Seemed to be some light blue seats for 20 earlier on that became 35 green later into the run.. |
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Post by Dr Tom on Aug 7, 2023 16:08:43 GMT
Grabbed a £20 front row seat for tonight, so do still check back if you want to see this before the transfer. And about all I know about football is they have transfers!
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Post by jm25 on Aug 7, 2023 16:19:13 GMT
Now on sale to DMT+ members but stalls row D is closest to stage currently available. From the staging at the NT Olivier does anyone think that's likely to remain the situation ? I'm not too familiar with the Prince Edward but I was front row for this at the National and the stage was exceptionally high - probably one of the very few times I've regretted booking front row. Even if they release closer rows, I'm not sure they'd be a great place to sit if the original staging is anything to go by! |
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Aug 7, 2023 22:19:30 GMT
If D is the front row then I am assuming they'll be removing seats in order to recreate the set somewhat so capacity will be slightly less than normal.. I’ve booked D and you can book the 2 rows in front, I chose not to as PE has quite a high stage from what I recall. It’s a large stage too, so maybe they don’t need too much room at the front of stage That's odd. On my PC, for every performance I've checked, D is the front stalls row and priced £10 cheaper @ £67.50 than E & F which are £77.50 Rows C ,B and A are all greyed out. |
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Post by Jon on Aug 7, 2023 22:25:27 GMT
If I were to guess, I'd say they're keeping the first three rows off sale until they know if they need to remove them or not for staging purposes.
I'm quite excited to see a play at the Prince Edward Theatre.
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Post by theatremiss on Aug 8, 2023 11:38:55 GMT
I’ve booked D and you can book the 2 rows in front, I chose not to as PE has quite a high stage from what I recall. It’s a large stage too, so maybe they don’t need too much room at the front of stage That's odd. On my PC, for every performance I've checked, D is the front stalls row and priced £10 cheaper @ £67.50 than E & F which are £77.50 Rows C ,B and A are all greyed out. Oh noooooo. I wish I hadn’t booked similar seats in row D for all my visits, I hate looking up. Oh well I shouldn’t have been so keen to book all in one go |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Aug 8, 2023 11:40:24 GMT
Looking at the set in the Olivier- they will definitely be building it out over the front few rows
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Post by Sean on Aug 8, 2023 12:21:45 GMT
That's odd. On my PC, for every performance I've checked, D is the front stalls row and priced £10 cheaper @ £67.50 than E & F which are £77.50 Rows C ,B and A are all greyed out. Oh noooooo. I wish I hadn’t booked similar seats in row D for all my visits, I hate looking up. Oh well I shouldn’t have been so keen to book all in one go If you booked through DMT which I assume you did as it’s still only on sale to DMT+ members you can change your seat for free through your account. Go to my account then booking and choose exchange ticket option, you can move to a seat of same value or above but not a seat less than original value. It’s a very handy tool I wish other ticket agents implemented. |
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Post by Sean on Aug 8, 2023 12:24:53 GMT
I’ve booked D and you can book the 2 rows in front, I chose not to as PE has quite a high stage from what I recall. It’s a large stage too, so maybe they don’t need too much room at the front of stage That's odd. On my PC, for every performance I've checked, D is the front stalls row and priced £10 cheaper @ £67.50 than E & F which are £77.50 Rows C ,B and A are all greyed out. Same, for all dates I look at Row D is the first row. |
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Post by Dr Tom on Aug 8, 2023 12:36:32 GMT
Report from last night. Front row centre (next to the ramp), probably the best view in the house. It is a slightly higher stage than usual, but sat up I could see feet, so no issues there. Lots of leg room too. An absolute bargain for £20.
This is an excellent play and I must have had enough football knowledge hidden in my brain to follow what was going on. I could have done with them displaying the current year on a screen somewhere as that took a bit of working out. Lots of people were crying at the end. I could also tell that many present were National Theatre regulars who had at little knowledge of football as me. It is a very thoughtful play.
A strong cast. Being in the front row, I got a clear view of the heavily tattooed hands and arms of many of the footballers, which were very convincing, but I hope for the sake of the performers involved were just temporary and designed to reflect the real players.
I am very glad I saw this at the National Theatre as I shudder to think what type of audience this will get in the West End. There was enough audience cheering, booing and heckling already to become irritating, and that was with the largely traditional National Theatre audience. I was also not impressed by the people sat behind me (all actors with the same agent and between jobs based on their conversation) who thought it appropriate to chat during the performance.
Running time was about three hours. Easily the best play I've seen this year. I am sure this will be a big success in the Prince Edward Theatre.
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Post by lynette on Aug 8, 2023 17:38:12 GMT
I was told D is front row. I was hesitant but booked it.
At the NT the audience was reverently quiet. I’m not expecting more than maybe a tad more reaction in the West End.
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Post by Rory on Aug 8, 2023 17:59:50 GMT
In his BBC Breakfast interview yesterday James Graham mentioned the possibility of a play on Broadway next year. It wasn't a reference to Dear England. I wonder what it could be? Could it have been a reference to Tammy Faye (even though it's a musical)?
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Post by theatremiss on Aug 8, 2023 19:59:24 GMT
Oh noooooo. I wish I hadn’t booked similar seats in row D for all my visits, I hate looking up. Oh well I shouldn’t have been so keen to book all in one go If you booked through DMT which I assume you did as it’s still only on sale to DMT+ members you can change your seat for free through your account. Go to my account then booking and choose exchange ticket option, you can move to a seat of same value or above but not a seat less than original value. It’s a very handy tool I wish other ticket agents implemented. Thank you Sean, I have just shifted a Les Mis ticket I had booked. Now to sort out Dear England. I’m so glad you told me about this |
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Post by Jon on Aug 8, 2023 20:17:34 GMT
In his BBC Breakfast interview yesterday James Graham mentioned the possibility of a play on Broadway next year. It wasn't a reference to Dear England. I wonder what it could be? Could it have been a reference to Tammy Faye (even though it's a musical)? Best of Enemies I would have thought? |
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RE the transfer: has the original casting been confirmed?
