Julius Caesar (Bridge Theatre)

I'm honestly considering seeing it at the cinema, because although I enjoyed the pit experience while I was there, I've been reading reviews and thinking "gosh, I don't remember ANY of these acting choices". In some ways the staging really gets in the way of the production.

What a kind thought, theatremonkey.com - it had never occurred to me to ask about or book such seats because my issue (which is minimal compared to some that others have) isn't readily apparent and I usually work round it or don't go.  But I shall enquire, now that you've suggested it.

Also most theatres rarely are at 'capacity' in terms of access seating, so it's always worth an ask even if you think your need is lesser than others- most places will try their best to accommodate in one way or another. 

On a related note I won't repeat the exact un-PC phrase my friend's husband used but let's just say he was praising his [redacted] advantage in scoring tickets for near sold out Chess in concert in D.C due to his wheelchair. 

So if i'm one of the standing mob (who was foolish enough to buy a ticket months back so now it seems to be £10 more than it needed to be) do I need to rock up early to join this cloakroom queue? Presumably take as little with me as possible? And someone really mention merchandise buying in the pit?! I've seen some of the photos and not being very tall am wandering if i'll see much if I end up in the wrong place, although folks on here seem to have done ok so fingers crossed.

I thought this all got really lost as the war scenes start. Great actors doing some good acting, and visually/aurally quite engaging with all the stuff that happens, but as a non-Shakespeare fan this wasn't one of those productions that makes me remember why people keep putting his plays on. Bit disappointed all in.

Thanks for the info.

Well. I've survived mixing with the great unwashed in the pit. I had some madelines afterwards to reward myself. And a doughnut.

It was all a bit thrilling really. I was manhandled by the 'security' people, got a look at the end from Morrisey (thankfully he wasn't spouting anti-Her Maj nonsense on this occasion) AND I got to stand next to little Benny Whishaw. I could have Kevin Spacey'd him but I restrained myself. He's so pretty.

There's a lot going on with bits coming out of the floor all over the place and it is a bit style over substance but I enjoyed it while it was on. Michelle Fairley wasn't on but her replacement was sporting the frizziest perm since Victoria Wood in 'Pat and Margaret' that I quite forgave her. The three main boys were very lovely to her at the curtain call too, which was nice. Benny was fabulous and there were lots of great set pieces, the set change to the Senate is great and the war is very well done in the space (I almost thought I'd signed up for a second). There's also a bit where Morrisey's face changes as the door slams when old Julie had been knocked off which I thought was smashing. There's also a great bit where an old dear in the audience sits with her hands over her ears for the whole of the beginning when the band is on but I'm not sure that happens every night. It might have just been today come to think of it.

Oh and Adjoa Andoh steals the show.

Today Tix doing £15 tickets for the pit on certain dates during March - got myself one for the end of the month. Will have to try to take it easy during the day in case I get over excited and keel over during proceedings...

Did I miss this? the only ones I could find were rush tickets?

We're going to the Saturday matinee - first visit to The Bridge. I presume we'll go via London Bridge tube, but are there any recommendations for cheap food nearby? If not I'll do my usual and duck past the Japan Centre...or bring sandwiches and cake.

We went to Cinq in Hays Galleria - very good and cheap pasta dishes and sandwiches

www.cinqrestaurants.com/contact.htm

Thanks! I might try that if my friend's into it.