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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2018 15:03:12 GMT
My last Rolo, however, remains MINE. You know you can just go out and buy more, right? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2018 15:19:27 GMT
Why are you all buying ice cream - isn't there a bar?
(One of the reasons I go to the theatre is being able to drink wine and mentally file it under 'generous act of charity to support the arts'.)
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Post by showgirl on Jun 5, 2018 17:06:59 GMT
I'd be more inclined to splash out occasionally (only in warm weather - I don't see the need for ice cream much of the year in the UK) if the flavours weren't so boring and familiar. You can bet they will be chocolate, strawberry and vanilla, and if there is anything slightly less hackneyed it will only be of the caramel/ginger variety - nothing really interesting, unusual or tempting. I've had lovely regional ice cream when on holiday in the UK, such as orange-and-mascarpone, but not a glimpse of anything so refreshingly different in theatres.
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Post by shady23 on Jun 5, 2018 17:18:10 GMT
Ice cream or toilet.
Is there really the time to navigate the queues for both?!
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Post by ensembleswings on Jun 5, 2018 17:56:04 GMT
I've had lovely regional ice cream when on holiday in the UK, such as orange-and-mascarpone, but not a glimpse of anything so refreshingly different in theatres. Regents Park Open Air do all different ones like the Orange and Mascarpone (only remember that as that’s the one I had), wish more of the ‘standard’ West End theatres starting selling them too. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 5, 2018 18:10:35 GMT
I'd be more inclined to splash out occasionally (only in warm weather - I don't see the need for ice cream much of the year in the UK) if the flavours weren't so boring and familiar. You can bet they will be chocolate, strawberry and vanilla, and if there is anything slightly less hackneyed it will only be of the caramel/ginger variety - nothing really interesting, unusual or tempting. I've had lovely regional ice cream when on holiday in the UK, such as orange-and-mascarpone, but not a glimpse of anything so refreshingly different in theatres. The Palace has: chocolate (Belgian or not Belgian... you choose) stawberry vanilla honey and ginger treacle eton mess mint choc swirl salted caramel Surely something there to tempt you from you self imposed ice cream embargo showgirl? I’d put you down as an eton mess type, or maybe a treacle? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2018 18:13:12 GMT
There was utter UPROAR from the WNO regulars when the WMC changed their Ice Cream supplier. Opera crowd loves them a ginger flavoured ice cream we learned. (it made bugger all difference, they have to suck it up and have mint choc chip now).
Perks of doing the ice cream sales though: if one gets opened/veers too close to expiry you get to fight with your colleagues over who is going to scarf it down before someone finds you another job to do.
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Post by showgirl on Jun 5, 2018 18:27:40 GMT
I'd be more inclined to splash out occasionally (only in warm weather - I don't see the need for ice cream much of the year in the UK) if the flavours weren't so boring and familiar. You can bet they will be chocolate, strawberry and vanilla, and if there is anything slightly less hackneyed it will only be of the caramel/ginger variety - nothing really interesting, unusual or tempting. I've had lovely regional ice cream when on holiday in the UK, such as orange-and-mascarpone, but not a glimpse of anything so refreshingly different in theatres. The Palace has: chocolate (Belgian or not Belgian... you choose) stawberry vanilla honey and ginger treacle eton mess mint choc swirl salted caramel Surely something there to tempt you from you self imposed ice cream embargo showgirl ? I’d put you down as an eton mess type, or maybe a treacle? No! Honestly, BurlyBeaR, all those others have been around for aeons now, too, and though I like "proper" Eton mess, I can't stand the synthetic meringue in the ice cream version. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2018 18:32:37 GMT
I've had lovely regional ice cream when on holiday in the UK, such as orange-and-mascarpone, but not a glimpse of anything so refreshingly different in theatres. I like how that sounds. That's something I'd pay for! |
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Post by bellboard27 on Jun 5, 2018 19:41:17 GMT
Theatres should announce intervals with a ice cream van jingle and then serve up a Mr Whippy. Only choice should be whether to have a flake inserted.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 5, 2018 19:49:29 GMT
Inserted where?
Don’t answer that.
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Post by showgirl on Jun 6, 2018 4:21:30 GMT
Inserted where? Don’t answer that. Spoilsport! Still, I suppose you do have to keep the members in line... |
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Post by robertb213 on Jun 6, 2018 12:51:31 GMT
They're only £2.50 at the Royal & Derngate in Northampton where I volunteer. Plus you get the added bonus of meeting me, which quite frankly makes it a bargain 😉
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2018 13:04:54 GMT
The Palace has: chocolate (Belgian or not Belgian... you choose) stawberry vanilla honey and ginger treacle eton mess mint choc swirl salted caramel Surely something there to tempt you from you self imposed ice cream embargo showgirl ? I’d put you down as an eton mess type, or maybe a treacle? No! Honestly, BurlyBeaR , all those others have been around for aeons now, too, and though I like "proper" Eton mess, I can't stand the synthetic meringue in the ice cream version. Oh you're a gal that's hard to please showgirl. I'll bet you're an absolute bugger to buy for at birthdays and Christmas! |
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Post by showgirl on Jun 6, 2018 13:10:05 GMT
Indeed, @ryan, birthday & Xmas gifts are banned unless approved in advance. I'm very lucky as it is & at my age I need to discard possessions, not add to them. Though "experiences" - eg unusual ice cream - are welcome!
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 6, 2018 13:16:46 GMT
Before deciding whether to buy an ice cream in London's glittering West End, we should perhaps first ask the usher on what type of contract they are employed.
They may be earning a flat rate of £34.93, regardless of sales, or they could be earning the lower rate of £31.29 plus commission.
I've done the math, and based on a 3 3/4 hour shift, neither is higher than the London Living Wage.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2018 13:51:24 GMT
Before deciding whether to buy an ice cream in London's glittering West End, we should perhaps first ask the usher on what type of contract they are employed. Yes, let's. Because that doesn't seem creepy at all. No sir. Hello little usher, how are you? Before I decide whether to make purchase from your lovely box of delights and bolster your coffers, may I get a bit fiscal with you and ask you about your hourly rate? No wait. Usher! Come back! I just wanted to check whether you were getting enough from your boss! Sorry officer, get your hands off me at once. Ouch. I'm allowed ONE phone call!  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2018 13:55:18 GMT
I think you'd probably phrase it more as "does it benefit you personally if I buy an ice-cream, or am I sound to just get myself a McFlurry after?".  |
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Post by showgirl on Jun 6, 2018 19:37:59 GMT
Yet another consideration to factor into the "Shall I buy an ice cream?" dilemma, but I think it's a fair point and in restaurants, before paying the bill I always ask the staff (discreetly) how tips are treated, and I then try to do whatever's best for them, e.g. leave the service in cash even if I'm paying the bill by card.
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Post by tysilio2 on Jun 7, 2018 9:14:10 GMT
I'd be more inclined to splash out occasionally (only in warm weather - I don't see the need for ice cream much of the year in the UK) if the flavours weren't so boring and familiar. You can bet they will be chocolate, strawberry and vanilla, and if there is anything slightly less hackneyed it will only be of the caramel/ginger variety - nothing really interesting, unusual or tempting. I've had lovely regional ice cream when on holiday in the UK, such as orange-and-mascarpone, but not a glimpse of anything so refreshingly different in theatres. The Palace has: chocolate (Belgian or not Belgian... you choose) stawberry vanilla honey and ginger treacle eton mess mint choc swirl salted caramel Surely something there to tempt you from you self imposed ice cream embargo showgirl ? I’d put you down as an eton mess type, or maybe a treacle? I believe other Northern theatres, particularly those in Yorkshire, stick with the more traditional 'gravel' flavour. (With real gravel) |
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Post by mrtumnus on Jun 9, 2018 18:24:16 GMT
Tesco Metro 1min from Kings Glasgow, just go out with the smokers. 4 Cornettos for a £1. Two each - perfect in this hot weather.
Most Theatres must have supermarket chain round the corner.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2018 18:36:10 GMT
Mmm... Follow the smokers, eh?  Not sure this is the message on Healthy Eating we should be spreading but still...  |
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Post by bellboard27 on Jun 9, 2018 19:25:02 GMT
Mmm... Follow the smokers, eh? Not sure this is the message on Healthy Eating we should be spreading but still... Some serious moobs |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2018 21:12:09 GMT
I once bought a box of Calippos from a supermarket on an INCREDIBLY hot day, but could only manage 4 so had to palm the other 2 off on a nearby dad. No regrets!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2018 6:14:51 GMT
I usually get a programme, a bottle of water and an ice cream. The prices are a bit shocking to be honest. At ATG theatres, programmes are £4, water is £2.50 (for unknown brand) and ice cream is £4 (also unknown brand). They add 20-50p to these prices in West End theatres.
My favourite theatre (Festival Theatre Edinburgh) charges £4 for programmes still, but £1.50 for water (Highland Spring brand) and £3 for ice cream (Mackie’s) which I think is a bit fairer.
The prices are quite frankly a joke and I think it is honestly to make profits in the often boiling theatres.
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