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Post by anthony40 on Mar 31, 2024 17:41:41 GMT
Seems it be held on Saturday 18th May 2024.
Organised by theatrical charity Acting for Others, the West End Flea Market 2024 will take place on Saturday 18 May from 10am to 2pm at the Actors’ Church – St Paul’s Church and Churchyard, Covent Garden.
Last year proved a big success for the charity, raising more than £70,000 for the event, which is now in its fourth year.
150 early bird tickets to get entry to both the Flea and a prize draw are going to be available for £15.
At the Flea, West End shows set up stalls offering theatrical memorabilia, signed items, and the chance for selfies and autographs.
Also back for this year will be the autograph marquee inside the church, which costs £10 to enter and includes a free West End Flea Market 2024 poster!
Last year’s West End Flea Market saw Best Dressed Stall judges include Michael Ball, Christopher Biggins and Arlene Phillips. Shows attending or donating included Back to the Future, Disney on Stage, the Menier Chocolate Factory, Hamilton, Jersey Boys, Les Misérables, Mamma Mia!, Moulin Rouge The Musical, The Phantom of The Opera, The Rocky Horror Show, SIX the Musical, The Book of Mormon, The Mousetrap, and The Play That Goes Wrong.
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Post by criticalprole on Apr 6, 2024 16:33:43 GMT
I would love to turn up to this with a wad of cash, I must admit.
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Post by anthony40 on Apr 6, 2024 16:54:39 GMT
I always find it best to turn up with a plan.
If you're after specific memorabilia, then hit that stall first, then go back and browse.
If you're after posters, I would also recommend that you turn with with a cardboard postal tube.
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Post by viserys on Apr 6, 2024 18:15:30 GMT
I wish they would announce the date a longer while ahead, I keep missing it because I have to plan my London trips a few months ahead. I'm already booked for the Broadway Flea Market in September, because THEY announce the date a long time ahead.
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Post by anthony40 on May 13, 2024 8:23:48 GMT
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Post by david on May 13, 2024 11:44:02 GMT
I’m think of going, so for any folk who have been previously, what sort of time is it best to get there if doors open at 10am? Are we talking crazy queues for this? Thanks for any info.
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Post by viserys on May 13, 2024 11:46:56 GMT
could anyone who's going potentially do me a huge favour?
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Post by david on May 13, 2024 11:49:13 GMT
could anyone who's going potentially do me a huge favour? If I do go, I could help out. |
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Post by anthony40 on May 13, 2024 12:18:54 GMT
I’m think of going, so for any folk who have been previously, what sort of time is it best to get there if doors open at 10am? Are we talking crazy queues for this? Thanks for any info. A large, long queue- however not as long as West End Live. Be prepared for a lot of tourist and others asking "What's gong on?" and "What's the queue/What are you queueing for?" Be prepared also for several well built guys- some with back hair- dragged up as Madme. Twinky. Also a lot of stagey youth; alas some are pretentious! |
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Post by anthony40 on May 13, 2024 12:21:01 GMT
could anyone who's going potentially do me a huge favour? If I do go, I could help out. I plan on going. However as I have some things to do in the afternoon, I will only be there to do what I have to before leaving. I should add, if anyone sees me, feel free to say hello. Depends on what it is? |
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Post by david on May 13, 2024 12:21:05 GMT
I’m think of going, so for any folk who have been previously, what sort of time is it best to get there if doors open at 10am? Are we talking crazy queues for this? Thanks for any info. A large, long queue- however not as long as West End Live. Be prepared for a lot of tourist and others asking "What's gong on?" and "What's the queue/What are you queueing for?" Be prepared also for several well built guys- some with back hair- dragged up as Madme. Twinky. Also a lot of stagey youth; alas some are pretentious! Brill. Thanks for that. Much appreciated anthony40 |
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Post by viserys on May 13, 2024 13:08:18 GMT
I would like for someone to buy me something if it's available and not too expensive. I could paypal the money on the spot while you're there, so you can be sure you will be reimbursed. If you're sure to go david or if you have the time anthony40, PM me (but if not, that's fine too) |
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Post by david on May 13, 2024 18:56:03 GMT
I would like for someone to buy me something if it's available and not too expensive. I could paypal the money on the spot while you're there, so you can be sure you will be reimbursed. If you're sure to go david or if you have the time anthony40 , PM me (but if not, that's fine too) Hi viserys, I can have a wander down there sat am and if it isn't crazy with the crowds, I will have a look for you. PM with the info! I'll get back to you early on if I can't make it / get in / prices etc. |
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Post by TallPaul on May 14, 2024 12:45:25 GMT
And if you can't, our david, you can always do a turn in the Piazza. I bit of dancing will make a nice change from the usual unicycling jugglers and fire eaters. |
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Post by david on May 14, 2024 12:50:25 GMT
And if you can't, our david , you can always do a turn in the Piazza. I bit of dancing will make a nice change from the usual unicycling jugglers and fire eaters. I’ve been practising just in case! Just sorting out the outfit tonight. It will keep the folk queuing entertained. It’s either that or a sing along of MT songs. TallPaul. |
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Post by anthony40 on May 15, 2024 11:14:23 GMT
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Post by anthony40 on May 17, 2024 17:03:49 GMT
Oh, don’t forget Biggins.
Biggins is always there at these sort of things
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Post by david on May 18, 2024 8:27:37 GMT
Just arrived and queue isn’t as bad as I thought. The bad weather certainly isn’t putting people off.
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Post by david on May 18, 2024 10:52:06 GMT
Well that wasn’t as manic as I thought it would be. A fun morning at the market with plenty of money raised for charity as well. I ended up with a signed Mind Mangler programme. Great to see lots of folk supporting this event. I’d definitely do this one again in the future.
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Post by anthony40 on May 18, 2024 13:16:15 GMT
Well that was fun!
Praise the Theatre Gods that he rain held off.
This is a pretty popular event and if truth be known, I think it's outgrown the amount of space that it has.
Each stall is judged (not sure what the judging criteria is) and this years judges were (you guessed it) Biggins and Harriet Thorpe, who is currently playing the landlady at the The Old Vic in EastEnders.
Although I didn't see Harriet Thorpe, I did see Biggins who I thought was looking frail. I don't know this man's age or state of health but he's clearly lost a lot of weight and, as I say, noticeably frail. He's normally so bumptious! I hope that he's okay.
I believe the winning stall this year was for The Mousetrap.
The most popular stalls appeared to be Les Mis, Phantom and Mamma Mia!
In most cases there are cast dressed either in costume- Mamma Mai!, Moulin Rouge- or T-sh*ts with the show's logo on it.
As the who thing is for charity, credit to each cast members for trying to keep the punters around theirs stalls engaged and spending. Especially when they all had to leave by a certain time in order to get back to their respective theatres and into costume/wigs and make-up for the Saturday matinee.
Despite various attempts to do so, I couldn't get anywhere near the theatre programmes stall. I did pick up a swag of posters though, which is one of the main reasons for me heading down there. Unfortunately, I purchased a bit too much; sigh!
I also got to get a close up look at the Zazu puppet from The Lion King and see the giraffe's helmet head.
I saw Jak Malone (and is small dog) signing Operation Mincemeat merchandise- Jak that is, NOT his small dog!.
Ruth Jones, Clive Rowe, Lesley Joseph and Carl Mullaney from Sister Act were all there in costume promoting Sister Act.
'Mystic' Su Pollard had a stall reading palms or tarot cards.
John Robyns- the current Phantom was there. Leonard Cook- the current Buquet sold me a poster. Also I caught up with Hywel Dowsell who I now personally and currently plays Don Attilio.
Although I was by myself, I also saw a lot of regular people who I normally see at these events including Mickey-Jo Theatre, who I spoke to.
It the kind of event where you walk in with a wad full of cash to get some exclusive bargains, like signed theatre posters and merchandise.
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Post by Rory on May 18, 2024 15:34:57 GMT
Well that was fun! Praise the Theatre Gods that he rain held off. This is a pretty popular event and if truth be known, I think it's outgrown the amount of space that it has. Each stall is judged (not sure what the judging criteria is) and this years judges were (you guessed it) Biggins and Harriet Thorpe, who is currently playing the landlady at the The Old Vic in EastEnders. Although I didn't see Harriet Thorpe, I did see Biggins who I thought was looking frail. I don't know this man's age or state of health but he's clearly lost a lot of weight and, as I say, noticeably frail. He's normally so bumptious! I hope that he's okay. I believe the winning stall this year was for The Mousetrap. The most popular stalls appeared to be Les Mis, Phantom and Mamma Mia! In most cases there are cast dressed either in costume- Mamma Mai!, Moulin Rouge- or T-sh*ts with the show's logo on it. As the who thing is for charity, credit to each cast members for trying to keep the punters around theirs stalls engaged and spending. Especially when they all had to leave by a certain time in order to get back to their respective theatres and into costume/wigs and make-up for the Saturday matinee. Despite various attempts to do so, I couldn't get anywhere near the theatre programmes stall. I did pick up a swag of posters though, which is one of the main reasons for me heading down there. Unfortunately, I purchased a bit too much; sigh! I also got to get a close up look at the Zazu puppet from The Lion King and see the giraffe's helmet head. I saw Jak Malone (and is small dog) signing Operation Mincemeat merchandise- Jak that is, NOT his small dog!. Ruth Jones, Clive Rowe, Lesley Joseph and Carl Mullaney from Sister Act were all there in costume promoting Sister Act. 'Mystic' Su Pollard had a stall reading palms or tarot cards. John Robyns- the current Phantom was there. Leonard Cook- the current Buquet sold me a poster. Also I caught up with Hywel Dowsell who I now personally and currently plays Don Attilio. Although I was by myself, I also saw a lot of regular people who I normally see at these events including Mickey-Jo Theatre, who I spoke to. It the kind of event where you walk in with a wad full of cash to get some exclusive bargains, like signed theatre posters and merchandise. Which posters did you get Anthony? Do they have posters for plays? |
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Post by elfman1 on May 18, 2024 18:25:54 GMT
Well that was fun! Praise the Theatre Gods that he rain held off. This is a pretty popular event and if truth be known, I think it's outgrown the amount of space that it has. Each stall is judged (not sure what the judging criteria is) and this years judges were (you guessed it) Biggins and Harriet Thorpe, who is currently playing the landlady at the The Old Vic in EastEnders. Although I didn't see Harriet Thorpe, I did see Biggins who I thought was looking frail. I don't know this man's age or state of health but he's clearly lost a lot of weight and, as I say, noticeably frail. He's normally so bumptious! I hope that he's okay. I believe the winning stall this year was for The Mousetrap. The most popular stalls appeared to be Les Mis, Phantom and Mamma Mia! In most cases there are cast dressed either in costume- Mamma Mai!, Moulin Rouge- or T-sh*ts with the show's logo on it. As the who thing is for charity, credit to each cast members for trying to keep the punters around theirs stalls engaged and spending. Especially when they all had to leave by a certain time in order to get back to their respective theatres and into costume/wigs and make-up for the Saturday matinee. Despite various attempts to do so, I couldn't get anywhere near the theatre programmes stall. I did pick up a swag of posters though, which is one of the main reasons for me heading down there. Unfortunately, I purchased a bit too much; sigh! I also got to get a close up look at the Zazu puppet from The Lion King and see the giraffe's helmet head. I saw Jak Malone (and is small dog) signing Operation Mincemeat merchandise- Jak that is, NOT his small dog!. Ruth Jones, Clive Rowe, Lesley Joseph and Carl Mullaney from Sister Act were all there in costume promoting Sister Act. 'Mystic' Su Pollard had a stall reading palms or tarot cards. John Robyns- the current Phantom was there. Leonard Cook- the current Buquet sold me a poster. Also I caught up with Hywel Dowsell who I now personally and currently plays Don Attilio. Although I was by myself, I also saw a lot of regular people who I normally see at these events including Mickey-Jo Theatre, who I spoke to. It the kind of event where you walk in with a wad full of cash to get some exclusive bargains, like signed theatre posters and merchandise. As someone who spent about an hour at the Les Mis and phantom stalls I have first hand experience that they were the most popular |
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Post by anthony40 on May 18, 2024 19:28:38 GMT
Well that was fun! Praise the Theatre Gods that he rain held off. This is a pretty popular event and if truth be known, I think it's outgrown the amount of space that it has. Each stall is judged (not sure what the judging criteria is) and this years judges were (you guessed it) Biggins and Harriet Thorpe, who is currently playing the landlady at the The Old Vic in EastEnders. Although I didn't see Harriet Thorpe, I did see Biggins who I thought was looking frail. I don't know this man's age or state of health but he's clearly lost a lot of weight and, as I say, noticeably frail. He's normally so bumptious! I hope that he's okay. I believe the winning stall this year was for The Mousetrap. The most popular stalls appeared to be Les Mis, Phantom and Mamma Mia! In most cases there are cast dressed either in costume- Mamma Mai!, Moulin Rouge- or T-sh*ts with the show's logo on it. As the who thing is for charity, credit to each cast members for trying to keep the punters around theirs stalls engaged and spending. Especially when they all had to leave by a certain time in order to get back to their respective theatres and into costume/wigs and make-up for the Saturday matinee. Despite various attempts to do so, I couldn't get anywhere near the theatre programmes stall. I did pick up a swag of posters though, which is one of the main reasons for me heading down there. Unfortunately, I purchased a bit too much; sigh! I also got to get a close up look at the Zazu puppet from The Lion King and see the giraffe's helmet head. I saw Jak Malone (and is small dog) signing Operation Mincemeat merchandise- Jak that is, NOT his small dog!. Ruth Jones, Clive Rowe, Lesley Joseph and Carl Mullaney from Sister Act were all there in costume promoting Sister Act. 'Mystic' Su Pollard had a stall reading palms or tarot cards. John Robyns- the current Phantom was there. Leonard Cook- the current Buquet sold me a poster. Also I caught up with Hywel Dowsell who I now personally and currently plays Don Attilio. Although I was by myself, I also saw a lot of regular people who I normally see at these events including Mickey-Jo Theatre, who I spoke to. It the kind of event where you walk in with a wad full of cash to get some exclusive bargains, like signed theatre posters and merchandise. Which posters did you get Anthony? Do they have posters for plays? The posters I purchased were for musicals- that's my preference. Each stall were selling signed posters ranging in price from about £35.00, up to about £65.00. The only plays that had stalls were The Mousetrap and The Play That Goes Wrong. There was however a separate stall just outside the church that just sold posters- and there loads and loads of them! All of them in pristine condition, some signed, others not. I don't know where they've been stored! However to answer your question, yes the were selling posters from most shows- musicals and plays- over the last 20 years or so. Although there were posters from both the Donmar Warehouse and The Menier Chocolate Factory (I bought a Sunday in the Park with George poster), there appeared to be nothing from either The Old or The Young Vic (I did ask about Groundhog Day) or The National. |
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Post by greatauntedna on May 19, 2024 0:02:04 GMT
Which posters did you get Anthony? Do they have posters for plays? The posters I purchased were for musicals- that's my preference. Each stall were selling signed posters ranging in price from about £35.00, up to about £65.00. The only plays that had stalls were The Mousetrap and The Play That Goes Wrong. There was however a separate stall just outside the church that just sold posters- and there loads and loads of them! All of them in pristine condition, some signed, others not. I don't know where they've been stored! However to answer your question, yes the were selling posters from most shows- musicals and plays- over the last 20 years or so. Although there were posters from both the Donmar Warehouse and The Menier Chocolate Factory (I bought a Sunday in the Park with George poster), there appeared to be nothing from either The Old or The Young Vic (I did ask about Groundhog Day) or The National. There was a poster for Aladdin at the Old Vic! |
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