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Post by bulletproof on Mar 5, 2016 15:41:28 GMT
Thought it might be useful to have a thread where people can ask for advice/ recommedations from the experts on here?
To get things rolling; I'm taking the parents and grandparents to London over the bank holiday weekend.
Anyone got any thoughts of what would make a good (and preferably reasonably priced) choice for the bank holiday Saturday (and/or Sunday). Looking for something with quite wide appeal as they're all quite different.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2016 17:27:16 GMT
My first instinct is Matilda, on the grounds that it's suitable for everyone and extremely brilliant. There, that's set a ball rolling. What else?
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Post by Steffi on Mar 5, 2016 18:37:20 GMT
My first thought was Jersey Boys if they like the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. It's a jukebox musical but it's well done and has an interesting story (at least that's what I think). I took my mum to see it a few years ago and she loved it and really enjoyed hearing the songs she remembered from her youth. :-)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 5, 2016 22:26:28 GMT
I've never seen it, but I seem to remember a colleague saying they took their mum to see Jersey Boys and they were a bit shocked by the language used...? (Just in case that might offend any parents/grandparents.)
I'd second Matilda but discounts/cheap seats are hard to come by. The Woman in Black, maybe?
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Post by DuchessConstance on Mar 5, 2016 23:47:00 GMT
I recommend Play the Goes Wrong to basically everyone.
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Post by Steffi on Mar 6, 2016 10:14:34 GMT
I've never seen it, but I seem to remember a colleague saying they took their mum to see Jersey Boys and they were a bit shocked by the language used...? (Just in case that might offend any parents/grandparents.) I'd second Matilda but discounts/cheap seats are hard to come by. The Woman in Black, maybe? The language is strong, true. My mum didn't have a problem with it but if someone is easily offended by swearing on stage then yes, that's a point to consider. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 6, 2016 10:14:48 GMT
Similar note to Jersey Boys depending on musical tastes 'Sunny Afternoon' (I do know a few people's parents/grandparents who have been offended by those rude Jersey Boys. Not my Mother, who'd probably tell them the same back)
I haven't checked what's on, but a trip to the NT is also visitor/older relative friendly in general. Otherwise I second The Play that Goes wrong for anyone.
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Post by TheatreDust on Mar 10, 2016 13:39:48 GMT
I recommend Play the Goes Wrong to basically everyone. Reinforcing my view that there is something wrong with me! I'd maintain that I *do* have a sense of humour, but it was one of those situations where everyone around me was howling with laughter and the best I managed was a few quiet smiles every few minutes. I could see that it was cleverly put together and the cast gave strong performances, but it all seemed a bit predictable and overdone. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2016 14:27:37 GMT
It's weird TheatreDust it's usually the kind of humour that would send me running (or at least scowling in the bar) I HATE slapstick and 'silly' humour (my sense of humour is very much on the dark side...) but I loved it. But I appreciate not liking it.
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Post by lynette on Mar 10, 2016 18:52:27 GMT
I recommend Play the Goes Wrong to basically everyone. Reinforcing my view that there is something wrong with me! I'd maintain that I *do* have a sense of humour, but it was one of those situations where everyone around me was howling with laughter and the best I managed was a few quiet smiles every few minutes. I could see that it was cleverly put together and the cast gave strong performances, but it all seemed a bit predictable and overdone. I didn't think it was predictable. Obviously I was anticipating the mayhem but every time I was taken by surprise with the actual gag. I really loved this show. It seems to be the ultimate mickey take of a farce for people who love the theatre. |
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Post by TheatreDust on Mar 10, 2016 19:11:28 GMT
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