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Post by Jonnyboy on Jun 25, 2024 13:12:07 GMT
Been meaning to start this thread for a while! Are there any phrases that annoy you, whether it be from other theatregoers or reviewers? I'm sure I'm guilty of saying these myself at one time or another, by the way. Off the top of my head: - Not a dry eye in the house (You've inspected literally every face for tears?!)
- Complete standing ovation / standing ovation on all levels etc... (Again, you've managed to check that every theatregoer is standing?!)
- It's got no memorable songs in it! (Some of my favourite shows didn't have stand-out or memorable songs seeing it for the first time, but several listens later...)
- Worth the price of the ticket alone (especially when it refers to a very short scene - you wouldn't pay £90 for two minutes, I'm sorry.)
What are your bugbears? No offence to anyone intended, just a bit of fun!
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Post by sph on Jun 25, 2024 13:41:33 GMT
I think you might be taking a few of those too literally.
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Post by Talisman on Jun 25, 2024 13:52:33 GMT
Standing ovation
Review of amateur production recently referred to ovation. It was three friends of cast only!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 25, 2024 14:54:14 GMT
“Newcomer Katie-Mia Smylie wrung every ounce of emotion out of [song title]”
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Post by BVM on Jun 25, 2024 14:56:06 GMT
BEG BORROW OR STEAL A TICKET!
(99% of the time used for something that hasn't sold out).
Literally get a grip and buy one in the conventional manner if you wanna go!
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Post by anthony40 on Jun 25, 2024 14:58:31 GMT
Being referred to as a theatre lovvie!
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 25, 2024 15:05:05 GMT
Being referred to as a theatre lovvie! Whenever I discuss anything thats happening with the forum with my (non theatre) best mate he instantly goes into “theatre voice” and throws out things like “you can’t ban me dearest heart… don’t you know who I am love?” and “Bless you my darling”. All in the voice of Brian Blessed 😐 |
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Post by Jonnyboy on Jun 25, 2024 15:56:42 GMT
I think you might be taking a few of those too literally. But that's kind of my point! If it's not literal/factual, why say it? |
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Post by d'James on Jun 25, 2024 16:23:21 GMT
I don't know if this counts or why it annoys me so much, but 'at stage door.'
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 25, 2024 16:28:09 GMT
‘Buy tickets, to avoid disappointment.’
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Post by formerusher on Jun 25, 2024 17:35:33 GMT
Just looking at the NT homepage, it’s littered with cliches:
“fiery, new production”
“thrilling, new production”
“spectacularly reinvented”
I get they need to drum up interest and sell the productions, but they (and other theatres) use the same phraseology all the time. It gets boring.
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Post by Distant Dreamer... on Jun 25, 2024 17:38:20 GMT
Whenever someone is called a “national treasure” or something like “soap legend” in casting.
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Post by mmmbop on Jun 25, 2024 17:40:35 GMT
The ‘Must End’ phrasing always has annoyed me, not sure why!
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Post by Distant Dreamer... on Jun 25, 2024 17:41:59 GMT
The ‘Must End’ phrasing always has annoyed me, not sure why! It’s always something like “must end in May 2028” 🤣 |
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Post by Jonnyboy on Jun 25, 2024 17:49:26 GMT
Another is "includes programme, ice-cream and interval drink" because you just know they've hiked up the price of the seat by about fifty quid!
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Post by Jonnyboy on Jun 25, 2024 17:51:52 GMT
Whenever someone is called a “national treasure” or something like “soap legend” in casting. I noticed Les Dennis was called a national treasure in something! Is he really?!!! |
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Post by winonaforever on Jun 25, 2024 17:56:03 GMT
Whenever someone is called a “national treasure” or something like “soap legend” in casting. When anyone's referred to as a "national treasure" or "nation's sweetheart" it's invariably someone I can't stand. |
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Post by Distant Dreamer... on Jun 25, 2024 17:56:51 GMT
Whenever someone is called a “national treasure” or something like “soap legend” in casting. When anyone's referred to as a "national treasure" or "nation's sweetheart" it's invariably someone I can't stand. Sometimes it’s worse like “corrie legend” or something like that! |
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Post by Ranger on Jun 25, 2024 18:29:00 GMT
“I hope you find a home for your play” (said by the theatre company rejecting your submission
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Post by kit66 on Jun 25, 2024 18:38:50 GMT
"Prior to the West End" - never to be seen again!
"Direct from the West End" - a journey that has actually taken months if not years!
People calling a "musical" a "play"
People calling a "cast recording" a "soundtrack"
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2024 19:33:53 GMT
Another is "includes programme, ice-cream and interval drink" because you just know they've hiked up the price of the seat by about fifty quid! Shots fired at ATG right there  |
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Post by danb on Jun 25, 2024 20:54:42 GMT
‘Shuttering’
You mean it’s closing? Say that then!
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Post by Distant Dreamer... on Jun 25, 2024 21:53:13 GMT
Due to phenomenal demand. It means nothing!!!
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Post by BVM on Jun 25, 2024 23:12:27 GMT
“On the West End!”
Just no.
ON Broadway. IN the West End.
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Post by alicechallice on Jun 25, 2024 23:13:58 GMT
When people talking about a West End transfer say "coming into town".
Makes me wince.
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