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Post by lt on May 3, 2024 11:53:47 GMT
Yes thank you BurlyBeaR that would be great and agree re the time slot! If anyone is going to a show that day and has a preference for location please say! I’d suggest perhaps the National as everyone knows it but aware if anyone is west end somewhere nearer the bridge to embankment may work better ( or in the west end). I’m flexible so no real preference. I'm going to the Old Vic that evening to see Machinal but would love to come along if meeting somewhere close to that. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 3, 2024 16:35:20 GMT
So, actual venue suggestions would be appreciated please. We have the NT as a proposal so far. What do you think of that idea? If that sounds good to people we can go for the NT and look no further.
If not then what other suggestions? I guess it needs to be somewhere reasonably quiet so you can chat, but equally central so that people can get to it from their matinee or get to their evening show.
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Post by dontdreamit on May 3, 2024 17:04:12 GMT
Sorry just realised I've missed the poll. I can make any of those dates. Just been looking for my old forum badge, I think last time I wore it was for the Theatre Cafe quiz in Shaftsbury Ave (Anthony40 was also on the team if I'm right?) Anyway couldn't find it unfortunately but I did find a Dress Circle and Stephen Sondheim Society badge together with 2 £1 coins. So worth the hunt. I was part of the team as well! I have my badge somewhere, don’t know if I can make this meet but will try if I can. |
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Post by alece10 on May 3, 2024 17:09:52 GMT
Sorry just realised I've missed the poll. I can make any of those dates. Just been looking for my old forum badge, I think last time I wore it was for the Theatre Cafe quiz in Shaftsbury Ave (Anthony40 was also on the team if I'm right?) Anyway couldn't find it unfortunately but I did find a Dress Circle and Stephen Sondheim Society badge together with 2 £1 coins. So worth the hunt. I was part of the team as well! I have my badge somewhere, don’t know if I can make this meet but will try if I can. I remember. We did quite well I think bit didn't win. I was OK on the older stuff but there was a lot of Broadway and new musical stuff which I didn't have a clue about. Would be nice if we could have another go. |
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Post by catcat100 on May 3, 2024 17:40:31 GMT
Southbank centre also an option as can sit outside if its sunny.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 3, 2024 18:25:02 GMT
Sorry just realised I've missed the poll. I can make any of those dates. Just been looking for my old forum badge, I think last time I wore it was for the Theatre Cafe quiz in Shaftsbury Ave (Anthony40 was also on the team if I'm right?) Anyway couldn't find it unfortunately but I did find a Dress Circle and Stephen Sondheim Society badge together with 2 £1 coins. So worth the hunt. I was part of the team as well! I have my badge somewhere, don’t know if I can make this meet but will try if I can. I was part of the team as well! I have my badge somewhere, don’t know if I can make this meet but will try if I can. I remember. We did quite well I think bit didn't win. I was OK on the older stuff but there was a lot of Broadway and new musical stuff which I didn't have a clue about. Would be nice if we could have another go. Let’s stay on topic please. The theatre quiz thread is here theatreboard.co.uk/thread/11168/musical-theatre-quiz |
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Post by clarefh on May 3, 2024 18:37:33 GMT
Southbank centre also an option as can sit outside if its sunny. Southbank centre could be good - easy to get across the river if people need to. And yes maybe the weather might even be ok by then! |
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Post by sfsusan on May 3, 2024 18:55:47 GMT
I have the 10 remaining ones that I am happy to give away on the day, on a first-come basis, until they run out. All the more incentive to show up, and be early! NT/Southbank is fine with me, but I can get anywhere (Tube strikes permitting, of course). |
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Post by alessia on May 4, 2024 5:39:31 GMT
National or Southbank perfect for me. Happy with either.
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Post by clarefh on May 4, 2024 9:30:04 GMT
Shall we go Southbank centre then - as it’s a bit nearer the bridge over to embankment might make it marginally easier and quicker for people heading into west end? Unless anyone strongly objects BurlyBeaR could you possibly add the location to the title? Many thanks |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 4, 2024 9:47:56 GMT
Shall we go Southbank centre then - as it’s a bit nearer the bridge over to embankment might make it marginally easier and quicker for people heading into west end? Unless anyone strongly objects BurlyBeaR could you possibly add the location to the title? Many thanks Done. Is it a particular area of the Southbank centre? A bar? Cafe? |
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Post by clarefh on May 4, 2024 10:25:31 GMT
Thanks BurlyBeaR. Good point re particular area - will take a look online as have never actually looked at what the different bits are called! |
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Post by Mark on May 4, 2024 11:19:09 GMT
I’ll not make it this time as I’ll be away in Beijing. Hopefully another time.
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Post by clarefh on May 4, 2024 14:00:20 GMT
Shall we go Southbank centre then - as it’s a bit nearer the bridge over to embankment might make it marginally easier and quicker for people heading into west end? Unless anyone strongly objects BurlyBeaR could you possibly add the location to the title? Many thanks Done. Is it a particular area of the Southbank centre? A bar? Cafe? Perhaps the queen Elizabeth hall cafe. Not that exciting admittedly! Unless anyone can suggest somewhere else? catcat100 - is that where you were thinking? |
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Post by catcat100 on May 4, 2024 15:08:43 GMT
QEH is a good choice as will be the quieter bar of the two as most people gravitate towards the Royal Festival Hall.
For those that need feeding the Southbank food market will be on behind RFH and I've always been able to take food and drink from there into QEH.
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Post by clarefh on May 4, 2024 15:11:17 GMT
BurlyBeaR - I think we have a venue - Queen Elizabeth Hall at RFH. Thanks so much for all your help with this!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 4, 2024 16:32:55 GMT
BurlyBeaR - I think we have a venue - Queen Elizabeth Hall at RFH. Thanks so much for all your help with this! You’re welcome, thank YOU for taking the lead. I’ll keep this thread pinned so that people keep it in mind. |
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Post by Marwood on May 5, 2024 14:27:24 GMT
I’m going to the Wide Awake Festival in Brockwell Park on that date so I can’t make it but hope everyone has a great time: I’d check what’s on at the QEH that night or space might be at a minimum.
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Post by clarefh on May 5, 2024 19:04:57 GMT
Thanks Marwood will double check what’s on. And hopefully we can organise another one where people who couldn’t make this one can make it. |
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Post by matttom0901 on May 5, 2024 19:56:26 GMT
I will be in Amsterdam that weekend but I am happy you will get to meet! Looking forward to the next meet up and I’m hoping I will be able to attend!
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Post by anthony40 on May 6, 2024 12:15:35 GMT
May I make a suggestion?
The venue selected- the Queen Elizabeth Hall at RFH- is fine for me however, in the event that there is something on and we can't get in, may I suggest the British Film Institute (BFI) bar.
There are comfy sofas and the opportunity to talk without too much noise, like at a pub, or load music playing.
There is a bar area serving alcohol, cocktails, tea and coffee.
It's literally right next door to the Royal Festival Hall, sitting between the National Theatre on the other side.
Again, just thought and potential should things go pear shaped.
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Post by clarefh on May 6, 2024 12:23:28 GMT
Happy to switch to the BFI from the start if you think better anthony40 |
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Post by anthony40 on May 6, 2024 12:33:46 GMT
Happy to switch to the BFI from the start if you think better anthony40 No, no clarefh, as stated in my post, I am happy with the location. I live in London so getting there is no problem for me. I was merely presenting a back-up plan, a 'Plan B' is all. |
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Post by clarefh on May 6, 2024 14:02:02 GMT
Sounds sensible!
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Post by MrBunbury on May 7, 2024 11:51:18 GMT
I should be free to come that Saturday!
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