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Post by Stephen on Jan 21, 2018 22:05:50 GMT
I was helping a friend with the get in for a play opening shortly at Park Theatre "There Or Here" and also noticed that there are some interesting things coming up including David Haig's play "Pressure" and a new musical. Having explored a little this looks to be a great venue with a nice little studio space too.
I thought this would a good thread to start any discussion of productions which have played here and those yet to open. I look forward to visiting again soon!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2018 22:09:29 GMT
Will be I have for my first time soon to see Rothschild and sons musical which I'm looking forward too. A venue I have wanted to go to for a while and especially annoyed I missed Madame Rubinstein. It also is nice and easy to get to , only a 15 minute tube journey from Victoria. And aswell when I hooked the tickets saw about the restaurant there and it looks good as well as reasonably priced.
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Post by Stephen on Jan 21, 2018 22:15:51 GMT
It has been closed this week as they are making it look pretty for the new season. Looks like there's a nice bar to hangout in upstairs too.
Rothschild and Sons has a great cast so I will look forward to seeing it!
It's also great to see that the studio space has room for the audience and they aren't just crammed right against the walls!
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Post by n1david on Jan 21, 2018 22:31:02 GMT
I really like the Park, it's easy for me to get to, it has a nice vibe and great staff. There are a few threads around for productions that have already happened here. And I can absolutely rave about Gilly's Fry Bar, a spirited Japanese/Lancashire fish bar just a few doors away towards Finsbury Park Station for fish and chips (ish)
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Post by lynette on Jan 22, 2018 0:08:54 GMT
The Lebanese right next door is very good. It is a great little theatre. Seen good stuff there. Looking forward to Pressure.
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Post by showgirl on Jan 22, 2018 4:51:21 GMT
Some of us are already regulars - I am one - and I like the venue and the atmosphere. For me it's like a smarter version of Southwark Playhouse, as though the latter does more musicals, otherwise I find the programming and the fact that both have 2 spaces makes them very similar.
The programming at both is very mixed and, imo, hit and miss, as there are lots of touring productions. The one note of caution I would sound is to keep an eye on pricing and to be wary of deals which pop up after you've booked at the price on the Park's own site - which, in fairness to the venue, always includes reduced-price previews and the usual concessions. However, I've been caught out more than once by booking ahead, only to find I could have paid less had I waited, so now I only pay upfront for a production which I think will be really popular.
Pressure was announced long ago but I had already booked to see that elsewhere on its UK tour and whilst I have my eye on Rothschild And Sons (the forthcoming musical in the main space) and a few other things in the current season, I've yet to book for any.
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Post by tmesis on Jan 22, 2018 7:20:19 GMT
I'm a fan of the place too. Nice vibe and excellent productions. However, I would personally avoid sitting in the circle as access to your seat there is really awkward.
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Post by martin1965 on Jan 22, 2018 8:28:50 GMT
Saw the revival of the Sondheim rarity "Do i hear a Waltz?" a few years ago which i enjoyed. It is in a good locatiob but im afraid the orogramming since has been more miss than hit for me. The eateries nearby are not high on my list for going either. I do check their announcements tho just to make sure. As has been said this current season was released some time ago.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 8:57:00 GMT
They do a nice line in coffee and cake, which is always a winner  I'm fond of the place, though I don't get there as often as I'd like. I was also once evacuated from there mid show due to a fire alarm- added moment of excitement! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 9:44:04 GMT
Oh I rather like the Park Theatre, it's a jolly little place, gets a bit crowded in the bar area at times but you get there eventually. Plus I saw Rebecca Lacey, star of 'May To December', there once which was nice. She was enjoying a bag of crisps. Couldn't tell the flavour.
And I would recommend sitting in the circle. The view isn't as good obviously but I did find myself within Spacey-distance of James McAvoy and Oliver Chris up there once.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 10:30:24 GMT
I once had a very British 'is that mine-no-it's-yours-are-you-sure' debate over a coffee with Danny Boys there (ordering the same drink at the same time debacle)
Also they have a theatre Dog. Points for that too.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 11:39:05 GMT
Oh and now I feel awful, having mentioned the dog as it's sadly died....
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 22, 2018 22:11:52 GMT
Some of us are already regulars - I am one - and I like the venue and the atmosphere. For me it's like a smarter version of Southwark Playhouse, as though the latter does more musicals, otherwise I find the programming and the fact that both have 2 spaces makes them very similar. The programming at both is very mixed and, imo, hit and miss, as there are lots of touring productions. The one note of caution I would sound is to keep an eye on pricing and to be wary of deals which pop up after you've booked at the price on the Park's own site - which, in fairness to the venue, always includes reduced-price previews and the usual concessions. However, I've been caught out more than once by booking ahead, only to find I could have paid less had I waited, so now I only pay upfront for a production which I think will be really popular. Pressure was announced long ago but I had already booked to see that elsewhere on its UK tour and whilst I have my eye on Rothschild And Sons (the forthcoming musical in the main space) and a few other things in the current season, I've yet to book for any. Really you think it is like the Southwark Playhouse, not saying you are wrong. I always thought it reminds me of a smaller Donmar Warehouse. can be a cracking venue, enjoyed Chinglish there last year and Tick, Tick, Boom. Can be a pain for me to get to from SE London. |
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Post by martin1965 on Jan 22, 2018 22:26:44 GMT
Some of us are already regulars - I am one - and I like the venue and the atmosphere. For me it's like a smarter version of Southwark Playhouse, as though the latter does more musicals, otherwise I find the programming and the fact that both have 2 spaces makes them very similar. The programming at both is very mixed and, imo, hit and miss, as there are lots of touring productions. The one note of caution I would sound is to keep an eye on pricing and to be wary of deals which pop up after you've booked at the price on the Park's own site - which, in fairness to the venue, always includes reduced-price previews and the usual concessions. However, I've been caught out more than once by booking ahead, only to find I could have paid less had I waited, so now I only pay upfront for a production which I think will be really popular. Pressure was announced long ago but I had already booked to see that elsewhere on its UK tour and whilst I have my eye on Rothschild And Sons (the forthcoming musical in the main space) and a few other things in the current season, I've yet to book for any. Really you think it is like the Southwark Playhouse, not saying you are wrong. I always thought it reminds me of a smaller Donmar Warehouse. can be a cracking venue, enjoyed Chinglish there last year and Tick, Tick, Boom. Can be a pain for me to get to from SE London. Surely easier than Cirencester though? |
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Post by Phantom of London on Jan 23, 2018 13:07:57 GMT
Much easier than Cirencester, by several hours.
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Post by perfectspy on Jan 23, 2018 23:16:34 GMT
Park is one of my fav venues as it’s on the Piccadilly line. Seen around 25 plays here which all bar one have been pretty consistent.
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