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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2016 7:48:41 GMT
Got a priority booking link from the Sonia Friedman mailing list The outer "slight restricted" view seats in the stalls rows E to H are £20 which looks like a bargain going by theatremonkey. Just booked one of these and would also point out the ATG site didn't complain that I went for seat 2 leaving seat 1 as a single seat  |
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Post by talkstageytome on Oct 21, 2016 8:15:28 GMT
I booked too, upper circle row A as I prefer to be high, although I did think twice about those outer stalls seats. Happy with them for £20, although I don't love the £3.50 processing fee.
One less thing to worry about booking later though.
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Post by bordeaux on Oct 21, 2016 8:16:42 GMT
Love Cherry Jones, but this production did nothing new with the play at all. Does anyone know why it is garlanded as being revolutionary in some way? Aside from there being "oil" around the set, and Laura coming out of a settee at the start? Has anyone said it was revolutionary as opposed to being very good, full of psychological detail and emotional intensity? Your objection, that it presented the piece as Tennessee Williams intended it, might be a plus point for many. |
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Post by PalelyLaura on Oct 21, 2016 12:45:36 GMT
Love Cherry Jones, but this production did nothing new with the play at all. Does anyone know why it is garlanded as being revolutionary in some way? Aside from there being "oil" around the set, and Laura coming out of a settee at the start? Has anyone said it was revolutionary as opposed to being very good, full of psychological detail and emotional intensity? Your objection, that it presented the piece as Tennessee Williams intended it, might be a plus point for many. Yep - personally, as I've never seen the play before, a more "traditional" production would be my preferred choice. |
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Post by JJShaw on Oct 21, 2016 12:47:31 GMT
Got for M stalls for £20! no clue why this lone seat was in amongst the £59 seats! Actually just looked at other dates and that same seat is sold at £59, perhaps after opening night??!
Seeing this on the same day as Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, that'll be a day!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2016 12:52:46 GMT
I think Sonia Friedman said specifically she was going to put some of the £20 seats next to more expensive seats, so I guess there's also an element of randomisation as to which are going to be the £20 seats from night to night.
I can't bring myself to book for it though, apologies to Cherry Jones...
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Post by JJShaw on Oct 21, 2016 12:53:46 GMT
I think Sonia Friedman said specifically she was going to put some of the £20 seats next to more expensive seats, so I guess there's also an element of randomisation as to which are going to be the £20 seats from night to night. I can't bring myself to book for it though, apologies to Cherry Jones... ah there we go then! can't think why you would, but I'm looking forward to seeing the show |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 21, 2016 12:58:10 GMT
Grabbed a row F seat also. Hooray for £20 bargains! Will offset the inevitable big spend on Damian Lewis...
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Oct 21, 2016 14:35:02 GMT
Really enjoyed this in Edinburgh, so glad it is getting a London showing. Not that I need to go again, but good for me to recommend to others
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 21, 2016 16:14:24 GMT
Just booked my 20£ ticket! I can't wait to see it!
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Post by moelhywel on Oct 21, 2016 19:29:14 GMT
Me too. I will be interested to see this again as I last saw it in 1969 with Jane Freeman (of Last of the Summer Wine fame) as Amanda Wingfield.
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Post by callum on Oct 21, 2016 23:26:28 GMT
Saw it in Edinburgh but will definitely revisit it in the Spring - if only to dissect Cherry Jones' performance even more. She's spectacular in Transparent and she also steals the first episode of the new Black Mirror on Netflix so I can definitely recommend.
Although it does put to bed any hope I had of Sally Field bringing the Broadway prod over in 2017/18. When was the last time TGM was in London and who played Amanda?
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Post by Polly1 on Oct 22, 2016 8:39:15 GMT
Saw it in Edinburgh but will definitely revisit it in the Spring - if only to dissect Cherry Jones' performance even more. She's spectacular in Transparent and she also steals the first episode of the new Black Mirror on Netflix so I can definitely recommend. Although it does put to bed any hope I had of Sally Field bringing the Broadway prod over in 2017/18. When was the last time TGM was in London and who played Amanda? There was a production at the Young Vic a few years back, maybe 5, with Deborah Finlay, Leo Bill and I think (without checking my programme) Sinead Matthews. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 22, 2016 11:53:25 GMT
Excellent - just booked £20 seats too, thanks for the heads up!
I saw a production of this many years ago in Dundee, and loved it, knowing nothing about Tennessee Williams beforehand. I remember liking the brother's performance, and years later, when I looked back through my programmes, I realised it had been David Tennant in one of his very first professional jobs.
I've never seen Cherry Jones, but I have a very beloved set of audio cds of her reading the entire Little House on the Prairie books - maybe 60 cds in total, and she's wonderful. I love her voice.
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Post by Mark on Oct 22, 2016 12:28:56 GMT
She was great as the president in 24. Looking forward to this one.
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Post by bordeaux on Oct 22, 2016 22:59:49 GMT
Saw it in Edinburgh but will definitely revisit it in the Spring - if only to dissect Cherry Jones' performance even more. She's spectacular in Transparent and she also steals the first episode of the new Black Mirror on Netflix so I can definitely recommend. Although it does put to bed any hope I had of Sally Field bringing the Broadway prod over in 2017/18. When was the last time TGM was in London and who played Amanda? The only time I've seen it was 1995 at the Donmar directed by Sam Mendes (one of his finest hours) with Zoe Wannamaker, Claire Skinner and Ben Chaplin. |
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Post by popcultureboy on Oct 23, 2016 7:44:41 GMT
I think the last big West End appearance of Glass Menagerie was the Jessica Lange, Ed Stoppard, Amanda Hale & Mark Umbers starrer which ran at the Apollo in 2007.
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Post by mallardo on Oct 23, 2016 13:13:39 GMT
I think the last big West End appearance of Glass Menagerie was the Jessica Lange, Ed Stoppard, Amanda Hale & Mark Umbers starrer which ran at the Apollo in 2007.
I will never forget Amanda Hale in that. She played Laura as low grade autistic and was heartbreakingly convincing - for me she completely stole the show. Every time I see her name on a cast list now I make it a point to go.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 26, 2017 19:27:21 GMT
Previews start tonight, is anyone going?
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Post by callum on Jan 26, 2017 20:55:04 GMT
Already lots of discounts going for this - seemingly quite a long run too! Hope reviews are kind so it picks up.
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Post by talkstageytome on Jan 27, 2017 1:14:43 GMT
Going this weekend. Really looking forward to it!
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Jan 27, 2017 7:52:49 GMT
I enjoyed it in Edinburgh, so hopefully it does ok and doesn't die a death in the west end.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 27, 2017 20:43:10 GMT
A note on the "bargain seats". I'm sitting on F21 and unfortunately there is quite a bit happening on the far right of the stage, and I can't see any of that. The very last moment of Act 1 takes place in that corner and quite a long dialogue between Tom and Amanda. Of course nothing really happens, they're just talking, but it can be a bit frustrating to look at an empty stage for five minutes. For the rest of time it's perfectly fine and for 20£ I can't complain too much
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2017 0:01:12 GMT
Darn, I'm in F21 when I go, too.
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Post by Ade on Jan 28, 2017 8:55:52 GMT
A note on the "bargain seats". I'm sitting on F21 and unfortunately there is quite a bit happening on the far right of the stage, and I can't see any of that. The very last moment of Act 1 takes place in that corner and quite a long dialogue between Tom and Amanda. Of course nothing really happens, they're just talking, but it can be a bit frustrating to look at an empty stage for five minutes. For the rest of time it's perfectly fine and for 20£ I can't complain too much Ah what a shame. I'm on the opposite side in F1-2. Reckon I'll have the same problem? |
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