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Post by lynette on Oct 13, 2024 15:02:15 GMT
£110 is a kick in the teeth for us isn’t it? Regular theatre goers ( some of us also ‘supporters’) year in and year out, taking the rubbish in our stride, hoping for a National Theatre to reflect the British stage, work in English and best translations from other cultures with some new plays to stimulate interest. A well loved play comes along at Christmas time for us old ‘uns to enjoy and make the Xmas family outing but hey, hang on, we need decent seats, hearing a bit dodgey and eyesight not what it was and we just can’t afford to go.
Have fun guys.
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Post by awjc on Oct 13, 2024 15:04:14 GMT
£110 is a kick in the teeth for us isn’t it? Regular theatre goers ( some of us also ‘supporters’) year in and year out, taking the rubbish in our stride, hoping for a National Theatre to reflect the British stage, work in English and best translations from other cultures with some new plays to stimulate interest. A well loved play comes along at Christmas time for us old ‘uns to enjoy and make the Xmas family outing but hey, hang on, we need decent seats, hearing a bit dodgey and eyesight not what it was and we just can’t afford to go. Have fun guys. Fwiw, it doesn’t sound like people in the NT are best-pleased either.... Many feel the same there. Expect a big overhaul when Indhu comes in, starting with prices |
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Post by Rory on Oct 13, 2024 15:51:49 GMT
They should be unhappy. £110 for a ticket at the National is a disgrace
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Post by aspieandy on Oct 13, 2024 16:05:12 GMT
tbh, the NT doesn't do itself any favours with cancelled previews - how much is each of those in lost revenue.
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Post by blamerobots on Oct 14, 2024 7:29:46 GMT
£110 😰
Is this because of the show's "star quality"??
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Post by forfivemoreminutes on Nov 8, 2024 15:26:52 GMT
A few dates are showing the 16-25 £10 tickets if anyone's looking & eligible!
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Post by theatrefan77 on Nov 8, 2024 17:10:45 GMT
I will try the Friday Rush for this one.
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Post by oxfordsimon on Nov 8, 2024 19:23:10 GMT
The rehearsal photos look... well... different.
Not sure why Algernon would be wearing a corset.
Or doing some sort of routine on top of a piano surrounded by an ensemble.
All very curious.
Having played Algie and directed the show, I just struggle to see how those elements work with the text.
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Post by shorn on Nov 19, 2024 6:56:22 GMT
I've listed a ticket for this on the Noticeboard if anyone is interested
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Post by corianderleaves on Nov 19, 2024 12:45:57 GMT
I will try the Friday Rush for this one. I was number 43 in the queue last week and didn't manage to get the 10 pounds ticket - but they also released a few 20 pounds tickets, so I bought a 20 pound restricted view pair instead. |
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Post by barelyathletic on Nov 19, 2024 15:47:33 GMT
Will this make 3 Dr Who's on 3 stages simultaneously.. ?
It's quantum superposition gorn mad. What's the collective noun?
*Trafalgar, Pinter, Lyttleton
and Paul McGann in Greenwich in The River - but he finishes before Ncuti starts so not quite 4 on 4 stage simultaneously... And The Master is south of the river at the Old Vic. Will the universe split? Or at least the Whoniverse. |
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Post by nash16 on Nov 20, 2024 1:51:38 GMT
The rehearsal photos look... well... different. Not sure why Algernon would be wearing a corset. Or doing some sort of routine on top of a piano surrounded by an ensemble. All very curious. Having played Algie and directed the show, I just struggle to see how those elements work with the text. Not sure if you saw my earlier post, but Max Webster’s aim with his production is to queer everything up to the max. Not sure the play needs this as it’s already very queer, but here we go. Expect lots of Ncuti/Hugh action. |
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Post by oxfordsimon on Nov 20, 2024 8:38:25 GMT
Seems a bit of a facile approach to be honest.
And I say that as a person who has staged a fair amount of queer theatre.
Hey ho
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Post by zahidf on Nov 20, 2024 8:41:36 GMT
As long as it isnt cancelled last minute, i should be at the first preview tomorrow. Ill give my thoughts!
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Post by hamletothello on Nov 20, 2024 8:51:34 GMT
I too will be at the first preview. I booked it deliberately to avoid the originally scheduled first preview but that got cancelled so hey ho. Hopefully it will go ahead.
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Post by lynette on Nov 20, 2024 21:46:33 GMT
Earnestly awaiting comments on this.
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Post by colorthehours048 on Nov 21, 2024 14:54:48 GMT
The anticipation is killing me. I’m seeing the final performance and dying to know any early thoughts.
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Post by theatrenerd on Nov 21, 2024 21:50:39 GMT
The anticipation is killing me. I’m seeing the final performance and dying to know any early thoughts. ”The suspense is terrible. I hope it will last…” |
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Post by zahidf on Nov 21, 2024 22:33:00 GMT
Well just coming out now...
I thought it was very good for a first preview!
Great performances all around, very funny and colourful. Sharon clarke and Ncuti the stand outs.
Pretty traditional for the most part, with a few modern songs in-between, Ncuti dressing up and it clear that the couples were bi.
Gonna a big hit I reckon.
Dragged a little before the interval but aside from that, no complaints.
Was 10 mins late. Was 2 hours 40 mins
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Post by greatauntedna on Nov 21, 2024 22:42:52 GMT
The energy I was hoping for from it was in the curtain call. It was good though! |
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Post by parsley1 on Nov 21, 2024 23:17:32 GMT
Well just coming out now... I thought it was very good for a first preview! Great performances all around, very funny and colourful. Sharon clarke and Ncuti the stand outs. Pretty traditional for the most part, with a few modern songs in-between, Ncuti dressing up and it clear that the couples were bi. Gonna a big hit I reckon. Dragged a little before the interval but aside from that, no complaints. Was 10 mins late. Was 2 hours 40 mins God How progressive 🙄 |
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Post by Jon on Nov 21, 2024 23:25:33 GMT
Well just coming out now... I thought it was very good for a first preview! Great performances all around, very funny and colourful. Sharon clarke and Ncuti the stand outs. Pretty traditional for the most part, with a few modern songs in-between, Ncuti dressing up and it clear that the couples were bi. Gonna a big hit I reckon. Dragged a little before the interval but aside from that, no complaints. Was 10 mins late. Was 2 hours 40 mins So slightly shorter than the advertised time and will be 2 hour 30 minutes once things have settled. |
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Post by darvsplanet on Nov 22, 2024 0:16:46 GMT
Well just coming out now... I thought it was very good for a first preview! Great performances all around, very funny and colourful. Sharon clarke and Ncuti the stand outs. Pretty traditional for the most part, with a few modern songs in-between, Ncuti dressing up and it clear that the couples were bi. Gonna a big hit I reckon. Dragged a little before the interval but aside from that, no complaints. Was 10 mins late. Was 2 hours 40 mins God How progressive 🙄 Oh yea I forgot that theatre is never allowed to progress with society. Apparently some places are also allowing women to perform Shakespeare now it’s outrageous! |
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Post by zahidf on Nov 22, 2024 0:47:11 GMT
Well just coming out now... I thought it was very good for a first preview! Great performances all around, very funny and colourful. Sharon clarke and Ncuti the stand outs. Pretty traditional for the most part, with a few modern songs in-between, Ncuti dressing up and it clear that the couples were bi. Gonna a big hit I reckon. Dragged a little before the interval but aside from that, no complaints. Was 10 mins late. Was 2 hours 40 mins So slightly shorter than the advertised time and will be 2 hour 30 minutes once things have settled. Yeah I reckon so. I think the scene before rhe interval was the one which could use a bit of tightening, but it'll be fine by press night. |
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Post by zahidf on Nov 22, 2024 0:49:10 GMT
Well just coming out now... I thought it was very good for a first preview! Great performances all around, very funny and colourful. Sharon clarke and Ncuti the stand outs. Pretty traditional for the most part, with a few modern songs in-between, Ncuti dressing up and it clear that the couples were bi. Gonna a big hit I reckon. Dragged a little before the interval but aside from that, no complaints. Was 10 mins late. Was 2 hours 40 mins God How progressive 🙄 Lol what? I think having the two main male characters having sex with men as well as women isn't particularly out of step with the play. I'm sure Wilde knew about that sort of thing going on |
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