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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2017 10:08:00 GMT
Not sure if this counts, but I loved the colour scheme at Aylesbury Waterside so much I went home and replicated it on my kitchen walls! Is that the one with little multi-coloured light embedded in the walls or am I mixing it up with another theatre? I've only been there once, 3 years ago. Yes, in the wooden cladding (if memory serves). I'm halfway between Aylesbury and Milton Keynes, and always found the colour scheme at Aylesbury, an unusual one. Orange seats and pine green walls. The exterior, I believe, is meant to represent a vessel on the waves, reflecting also its name - the Waterside. |
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Post by Sotongal on Apr 13, 2017 10:18:32 GMT
The theatres I don't like: (Actually it's fewer than I though it would be) London: Waterloo East - A bit depressing with soulless foyer and cliquey ambience. Don't like the way the manager/bloke in charge seems to find it necessary to make an announcement before every performance Donmar - Too cramped in the foyer and bar areas, cliquey punters. However, I think it's lost it's way a bit production-wise compared to 5 or 10 years ago so don't feel I'm missing much by not going. Sadler Wells - Hard to put a finger on why I dislike, I just do. Almeida - The one I dislike the most. Same reasons as Donmar but far worse. Really, really up themselves punters, poncey atmosphere and do the FOH staff still wear those strange Ruritanian, and slightly sinister uniforms? Regional: New Wimbledon Theatre - Big and soulless, no atmosphere Southampton Mayflower - Same as the above but worse New Victoria Theatre Woking - Always put in a bad mood when I have to visit Woking. Poncey, p*** -elegant bar area with outrageous prices. The Mayflower Theatre in Southampton used to have a lovely ambience in its previous incarnation as The Gaumont, when the interior was painted the sort of cream colour you'd usually find in grade 2 listed theatres. But it when it became The Mayflower Theatre some dolt head thought painting the whole interior an awful turquoise colour was a good thing and it most definitely wasn't! It is pretty huge too, which may not help he ambience stakes - 2,300 seats and it has still got original standing areas on the stalls sides. |
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Post by Tibidabo on Apr 13, 2017 11:30:44 GMT
.... always found the colour scheme at Aylesbury, an unusual one. Orange seats and pine green walls. Mandarin and olive if you please!  |
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Post by Phantom of London on Apr 13, 2017 15:26:43 GMT
I'd love to visit the Watermill and toy with the idea every time a production receives a good review, but for one thing it's very hard to reach by public transport from my area and for another, lots of plays/shows originating there go on to tour - e.g. The Wipers Times, currently in London and then touring. Shame is getting to see the work but not the theatre. I'd also love to visit Aylesbury Waterside but it's just a bit too far by public transport from the southern home counties; furthest north I usually manage in a day is Watford, though I used to go to a more independent space in Hemel Hempstead for touring productions, mainly by Lip Service. On the other hand, Aylesbury and Newbury are a bit too close for a weekend away - Sod's Law! Now if you like walking (I do)... Train it to Newbury from the station locate the Lambourn Valley Way you then have a beautiful 2.5 mile walk to Bagnor where the theatre is (that would take 1hr but is a very attractive walk) This would be doable for a Saturday or mid week matinee You could even vary the walk back by taking the Kennet and Avon canal route. Frankly I can't think of a nicer day out combining my two favourite things:walking and theatre. Of course it could rain... Mmmmmm I have done this by train to Newbury and taxi, however love a walk and next time I go I think I will just do that. (via Caffe Nero of course). |
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Post by Dawnstar on Apr 13, 2017 19:44:24 GMT
I'd love to visit the Watermill and toy with the idea every time a production receives a good review, but for one thing it's very hard to reach by public transport from my area and for another, lots of plays/shows originating there go on to tour - e.g. The Wipers Times, currently in London and then touring. Shame is getting to see the work but not the theatre. I'd also love to visit Aylesbury Waterside but it's just a bit too far by public transport from the southern home counties; furthest north I usually manage in a day is Watford, though I used to go to a more independent space in Hemel Hempstead for touring productions, mainly by Lip Service. On the other hand, Aylesbury and Newbury are a bit too close for a weekend away - Sod's Law! Now if you like walking (I do)... Train it to Newbury from the station locate the Lambourn Valley Way you then have a beautiful 2.5 mile walk to Bagnor where the theatre is (that would take 1hr but is a very attractive walk) This would be doable for a Saturday or mid week matinee You could even vary the walk back by taking the Kennet and Avon canal route. Frankly I can't think of a nicer day out combining my two favourite things:walking and theatre. Of course it could rain... How safe is the walk though? I have no problems walking to theatres (walked from the Menier to the Dominion last Saturday, which must be a couple of miles) but as a youngish woman I'm not sure I'd want to be walking on my own through strange & presumably sparesly populated countryside. Or is it along a road, in which case is there a pavement or are you in imminent danger of being hit by speeding cars? Is that the one with little multi-coloured light embedded in the walls or am I mixing it up with another theatre? I've only been there once, 3 years ago. You seem to be mixing it up with the police station. Did you enjoy your hen party in Aylesbury? I'll have you know I've only ever been to one hen do and that was an extremely respectable affair: no alcohol, feather boas or sashes with logos were involved & we were all home by 8pm! Is that the one with little multi-coloured light embedded in the walls or am I mixing it up with another theatre? I've only been there once, 3 years ago. Yes, in the wooden cladding (if memory serves). I'm halfway between Aylesbury and Milton Keynes, and always found the colour scheme at Aylesbury, an unusual one. Orange seats and pine green walls. The exterior, I believe, is meant to represent a vessel on the waves, reflecting also its name - the Waterside. Oh good, I do seem to be remembering the right theatre. I saw the Evita tour there 3 summers ago. I deliberately went when Marti Pellow wasn't on! |
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Post by tmesis on Apr 13, 2017 20:31:09 GMT
The walk to the Watermill is from the centre of Newbury (pretty busy) and then following the River Lambourn all the way to the theatre. This bit is very quiet and peaceful but that's part of it's appeal.
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Post by Dawnstar on Apr 13, 2017 20:43:35 GMT
^ Thanks for the information. I'll think about it & decide if I want to see ALNM that much!
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Post by martin1965 on Apr 17, 2017 17:32:09 GMT
I'd love to visit the Watermill and toy with the idea every time a production receives a good review, but for one thing it's very hard to reach by public transport from my area and for another, lots of plays/shows originating there go on to tour - e.g. The Wipers Times, currently in London and then touring. Shame is getting to see the work but not the theatre. I'd also love to visit Aylesbury Waterside but it's just a bit too far by public transport from the southern home counties; furthest north I usually manage in a day is Watford, though I used to go to a more independent space in Hemel Hempstead for touring productions, mainly by Lip Service. On the other hand, Aylesbury and Newbury are a bit too close for a weekend away - Sod's Law! Now if you like walking (I do)... Train it to Newbury from the station locate the Lambourn Valley Way you then have a beautiful 2.5 mile walk to Bagnor where the theatre is (that would take 1hr but is a very attractive walk) This would be doable for a Saturday or mid week matinee You could even vary the walk back by taking the Kennet and Avon canal route. Frankly I can't think of a nicer day out combining my two favourite things:walking and theatre. Of course it could rain... Yeah right! I will getting taxi ftom the statiom ta vmuch. |
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Post by martin1965 on Apr 17, 2017 17:34:06 GMT
I'd love to visit the Watermill and toy with the idea every time a production receives a good review, but for one thing it's very hard to reach by public transport from my area and for another, lots of plays/shows originating there go on to tour - e.g. The Wipers Times, currently in London and then touring. Shame is getting to see the work but not the theatre. I'd also love to visit Aylesbury Waterside but it's just a bit too far by public transport from the southern home counties; furthest north I usually manage in a day is Watford, though I used to go to a more independent space in Hemel Hempstead for touring productions, mainly by Lip Service. On the other hand, Aylesbury and Newbury are a bit too close for a weekend away - Sod's Law! Loads of direct trains from London Maeylebone. |
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Post by showgirl on Apr 18, 2017 3:02:21 GMT
Sure, martin1965, but an evening show is probably too late to allow travel home, so that means a matinee and probably foregoing my usual film beforehand and perhaps even being limited when it comes to seeing something in London on the way back in the evening. Same issue for most day trips I make, e.g. to Chichester, Eastbourne, Salisbury, etc, i.e. feasible but they usually mean sacrificing anything else.
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