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Post by nash16 on Mar 8, 2018 23:44:02 GMT
Playhouse Theatre dates are: 16 June - 2 November Not sure it was good enough to warrant a run of that many months. 8 weeks at the most. I fear it will struggle. |
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Post by firefingers on Mar 9, 2018 1:33:24 GMT
Yes I agree those dates sound very long...
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Post by lonlad on Mar 9, 2018 6:26:01 GMT
It certainly was GOOD enough to warrant a run of that many months; the separate question is whether there is sufficient audience for a nearly 5-month run. On the other hand, the Playhouse tends to be a less desirable venue for producers so they were probably able to broker a good deal and this will keep an important topic in the public eye for a hefty amount of time.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2018 8:48:26 GMT
It certainly was GOOD enough to warrant a run of that many months; the separate question is whether there is sufficient audience for a nearly 5-month run. On the other hand, the Playhouse tends to be a less desirable venue for producers so they were probably able to broker a good deal and this will keep an important topic in the public eye for a hefty amount of time. I'm presuming that, somehow, they are keeping the original staging so are converting the Playhouse into a smaller venue. As such, the audience size is going to be a couple of hundred or less. I can't see how it would work as well if they use a proscenium arch staging. |
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Post by jadnoop on Mar 9, 2018 12:41:28 GMT
Playhouse Theatre dates are: 16 June - 2 November Not sure it was good enough to warrant a run of that many months. 8 weeks at the most. I fear it will struggle. It looks like it goes on a little further now. The website now has 3rd November as well ( www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets/11887 ). I have no idea if I missed this yesterday, or if they're adding more dates at the mo. |
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Post by crowblack on Mar 9, 2018 12:56:57 GMT
I saw it in preview and there were a lot of schoolchildren in, so maybe if they have school parties... |
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Post by Rory on Mar 12, 2018 8:55:19 GMT
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Post by jadnoop on Mar 12, 2018 9:04:51 GMT
Hmm. Strange that they lost the price of tickets starting at £25. The NT website suggests prices start at £15. It's possibly just temporary pricing on the website though, e.g. here: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/tickets/11729 |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 9:36:41 GMT
It doesn't say tickets start at £25, it says 40% of the tickets are at £25, so one can assume that less than 40% of tickets will be available for £15 (if they bring the cushions back, I bet £15'll get you one of them).
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Post by crowblack on Mar 12, 2018 10:10:54 GMT
Btw, The End of the F***ing World has been very successful on Netflix, so Alex Lawther is probably more of a name to youngsters than he was in December.
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Post by firefingers on Mar 12, 2018 11:54:43 GMT
Btw, The End of the F***ing World has been very successful on Netflix, so Alex Lawther is probably more of a name to youngsters than he was in December. He also stars in the film adaptation of Ghost Stories, so certainly gaining a bit of "name" status. |
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Post by nash16 on Mar 12, 2018 12:32:21 GMT
From the Press Release:
"The dress circle will be renamed 'The Cliffs of Dover' "
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 13:11:19 GMT
My close personal friend Sonia Friedman sent me a priority booking link.
The stalls are reconfigured as the "Afghan Cafe" - top price there is £62.50 (plus £69.50 premiums) but there are plenty of seats (benches and "chairs with tables") for £25, also lots of "cushion on floor" tickets are £15. Traditional theatre seating in the "Cliffs of Dover" AKA dress circle, centre block there is £62.50 with the side blocks for £25 (at least, the last 3 rows of the side blocks, rest doesn't seem to be on sale yet)
Upper circle doesn't appear to be on sale.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 13:22:08 GMT
So, if this production started at the Young Vic and is transferring to the West End with the help of my dear personal correspondent Sonia Friedman, then why are the National Theatre involved?
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Post by Rory on Mar 12, 2018 13:23:38 GMT
Co - pro with SFP, NT, Young Vic and Good Chance.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2018 13:26:02 GMT
According to this it was a National / Young Vic co-production and was "Commissioned by the National Theatre" Speculation - perhaps it was intended for The Shed and moved to the Young Vic when that closed? |
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Post by zak97 on Mar 12, 2018 14:37:13 GMT
Could be very interesting depending on seating. I wonder if sitting in the café provides a different experience relative to the cliffs in terms of how you are engaged etc.
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Post by nash16 on Mar 13, 2018 12:12:22 GMT
I still cannot get over that they've called the Dress Circle "the White Cliffs of Dover" 😂😂😂😂
It seems sort of out of keeping with the sensitivity of the show, and yet hilarious at the same time.
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Post by Snciole on Mar 13, 2018 12:54:47 GMT
I bought a cushion seat for 17 July so if anyone hears a crunching sound and the words "Oh, Jesus Christ, No!" that will be me, say Hello!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 13, 2018 13:40:11 GMT
I bought a cushion seat for 17 July so if anyone hears a crunching sound and the words " Oh, Jesus Christ, No!" that will be me, say Hello! And if you then hear someone reply "yes, how can I help you?", that will be me, say Hello. Or receive a blessing. Happy either way. |
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Post by Snciole on Mar 13, 2018 13:45:05 GMT
Completely off-topic but I used to work at Lambeth Palace and my mum was very keen I got blessings from the Archbishop of Canterbury because "it would bring me luck"
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Post by crowblack on Mar 13, 2018 14:38:50 GMT
I hope they've sorted the lighting out and use something more gentle - it was great being so close to the action, but looking up you got those (halogen??) very bright lights glaring into your eyes and it was quite uncomfortable. At one point they brought a portable builder's type light box in and the poor man they stuck it next to put his hands right over his face to shield his eyes.
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Post by andrew on Mar 13, 2018 15:52:31 GMT
I've bought a £15 cushion seat through the NT website. I love the artists impressions. Worth the price of admission just to see the reconfiguration.
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Post by jasper on Mar 13, 2018 19:14:43 GMT
Completely off-topic but I used to work at Lambeth Palace and my mum was very keen I got blessings from the Archbishop of Canterbury because "it would bring me luck" Keen on what and which Archbishop? Rowan I hope or Michael if it was a long time ago. The others were less memorable. |
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Post by Snciole on Mar 13, 2018 22:45:47 GMT
Completely off-topic but I used to work at Lambeth Palace and my mum was very keen I got blessings from the Archbishop of Canterbury because "it would bring me luck" Keen on what and which Archbishop? Rowan I hope or Michael if it was a long time ago. The others were less memorable. It was Rowan. Never trusted Welby as he banned garlic from all Eucharist meals. |
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