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Post by Snciole on Aug 15, 2018 15:17:23 GMT
Elaine is priceless but does anyone under the age of 40 (and me) still get excited about her? I would add someone like Clive Rowe, Noma Dumezweni and SRB to the list of people I want a picture with against unflattering grey background
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Post by Stephen on Aug 15, 2018 15:22:56 GMT
Elaine is priceless but does anyone under the age of 40 (and me) still get excited about her? I would add someone like Clive Rowe, Noma Dumezweni and SRB to the list of people I want a picture with against unflattering grey background I wouldn't say I give her too much thought but I never missed her singing As If We Never Said Goodbye in the panto. She still manages to sing it and make it magical. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2018 15:23:30 GMT
Elaine doesn't feel particularly relevant, does she? Mind you, I have heard of her, whereas I haven't heard of most of the other musical stars these days.
I only have one photo of me with an actor, and it was taken in a pub in Sheffield near the Crucible. It's hilarious (for me, not the poor actor) because he's smiling nicely and I'm freaking out with arms and hair flailing. My photographer was inadequate. Nothing to do with my drunken excitement.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2018 15:24:50 GMT
Anyway, never mind the celebs, what do we want in a goodie bag? That's far more important. I want a lego model of the National.
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Post by Stephen on Aug 15, 2018 15:25:50 GMT
Anyway, never mind the celebs, what do we want in a goodie bag? That's far more important. I want a lego model of the National. Gosh I would pay more money for a Lego Nash than I would for a ticket to this! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2018 15:51:50 GMT
VIP package: get sloshed with EP in the bar. Now THAT I would pay for!
I do quite like it if they are doing the 'all inclusive' route, because actually then you know what you're getting and bar buying any merchandise at the event that's easier to plan for.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2018 15:59:25 GMT
If the merchandise includes cat or teddy bear sized ruffs and Tudor hats then I'm in.
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Post by dani on Aug 20, 2018 18:39:01 GMT
I don't really understand the obsession with being photographed next to a celebrity. Is it to say "Look, I met so and so (for ten seconds)" or is it "See what a dutiful fan I am"? It feels like one of the most superficial forms of showing off.
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Post by HereForTheatre on Aug 20, 2018 20:54:24 GMT
I don't know, i think people are making it sound, wrongly, like it's charging £80 to just for few meet & greets that you could get at stage door for free. Especially on twitter they are painting this wonky picture. When actually there will be a whole raft of other things going on like performances and gigs, previews of new shows, workshops, panels and Q&A's ect ect. I think the negative reaction is very disappointing.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 21, 2018 6:23:10 GMT
Their website gives more info on what's included, although as has been pointed out above, you can't book individual sessions until 4 weeks prior to the event, so you could shell out the entry fee and not get into the sessions you want to attend. stagecon.co.uk/index.htmlIs there a website advertising this event. I'd have thought that they would try to get someone like Elaine Paige to appear. She is a big West End name and lots of fans would like to meet her. If they were ambitious maybe reach out to Michael Crawford - his fee may be high but he raises a lot of money for his charities so for a photo and a signature he could raise a lot if they were priced right. The kind of people who are up for standing about in queues all day (because that will form a large part of this) are not Paige and Crawford fans. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 15:54:20 GMT
I don't know, i think people are making it sound, wrongly, like it's charging £80 to just for few meet & greets that you could get at stage door for free. Especially on twitter they are painting this wonky picture. When actually there will be a whole raft of other things going on like performances and gigs, previews of new shows, workshops, panels and Q&A's ect ect. I think the negative reaction is very disappointing.
I don't know. If I'm going to part with that sort of money, I want a whole lot more detailed information about this raft of other things that I (might) be getting. The website is far too vague currently, so sorry, but my reaction will remain negative until they can tell me what you're getting for £80.
Plus there is some poor spelling on that website. The "it's main stage" etc is really grating on me.
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 21, 2018 17:12:15 GMT
I don't really understand the obsession with being photographed next to a celebrity. Is it to say "Look, I met so and so (for ten seconds)" or is it "See what a dutiful fan I am"? It feels like one of the most superficial forms of showing off. It's a moment in time capturing a fragment of a conversation. It can also be seen as a trophy, for better or for worse. tl;dr People also just like different things. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 18:56:38 GMT
I don't really understand the obsession with being photographed next to a celebrity. Is it to say "Look, I met so and so (for ten seconds)" or is it "See what a dutiful fan I am"? It feels like one of the most superficial forms of showing off. It's a moment in time capturing a fragment of a conversation. It can also be seen as a trophy, for better or for worse. tl;dr People also just like different things. Exactly- it's personally not my bag, in the sense of conventions, but I have a few other stage door type ones. For those it's a moment in time captured you're right, or in the case of say my teenage Broadway stage door ones, it's also a memory of a particular trip, play etc. For some fans there is a bit of a Pokemon 'gotta catch them all' mentality, but if it's an appropriate situation and the celeb is willing, then there's no harm in that (and obviously in a convention the celeb is willing) My favourite, adorable one of these was a friend who had a picture with David Duchovny, at Comicon and captioned it 'For teenage me' and you know what, sometimes it's just that- something that makes people happy. (Teenage me is super jealous of that too) |
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Post by 49thand8th on Aug 21, 2018 19:05:59 GMT
Yep. Sometimes you just want something you can look back on rather than an autograph, or in addition to it.
And as has been said before, you don't have to opt-in to this or any one activity at any Con.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2018 19:46:21 GMT
Yep. Sometimes you just want something you can look back on rather than an autograph, or in addition to it. And as has been said before, you don't have to opt-in to this or any one activity at any Con. Also as an aside sometimes those con pics are SUPER fun, the Supernatural cast/fans for example pride themselves on really innovative pictures (started by the cast to stop them getting fed up with them). And while yes some actors do these things for the money, others like the SPN cast have a genuine love for that kind of interaction, so the photo there is an element OF the interaction etc etc. Also in the case of stage door/celeb pictures, sometimes you just gotta get a picture with Mark Gatiss and the most ridiculous moustache known to man and that's ok. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 21, 2018 19:55:30 GMT
I’d still rather not, thank you.
Is there a coffee bar? Snacks?
The detail on those activities is very light isn’t it? By light I mean non existent. “Workshops”?
Natch 🙂
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Post by cheesy116 on Aug 22, 2018 1:52:59 GMT
Elaine Page would not sell tickets whatsoever. The kind of crowd these conventions attract are teens and people in their 20's. They would need to sign up the obvious Carrie Hope Fletcher and all her friends from every show she has done and posts videos with, Scott Paige, Les Mis cast 2014-2016 etc.
We would also need every Elphaba and 5th cover midwife. Add in a sprinkle of the 3 Heathers with that.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 7:05:04 GMT
Well the venue has several bars and a posh restaurant so presumably that answers the food and drink question. I'd imagine if there was going to be anything else pop up food stalls etc that'll be announced closer to the time. Honestly vendors being announced, and even performers, until closer to a festival isn't that unusual-I wouldn't expect a full list of pizza vans and coffee stalls at Green Man a few months before.
As for 'workshops' I'm unsure what's so unclear? commonly used term in theatre for participatory elements where I'm guessing either elements of favourite shows will be explored and/or experts will give their, well expertise in an interactive manner. Because that's what a workshop is? (in theatre, in carpentry it's where you knock your wood about)
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 22, 2018 7:34:09 GMT
Hmmm well, if I was an actor or some theatre professional and someone said “come facilitate a workshop at our stage con” I’d say “great! What are we workshopping?” Which suggests they don’t know yet, so yeah.. vague!
ETA I’d ask how much they were paying first though 😬
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 7:40:53 GMT
Hmmm well, if I was an actor or some theatre professional and someone said “come facilitate a workshop at our stage con” I’d say “great! What are we workshopping?” Which suggests they don’t know yet, so yeah.. vague! ETA I’d ask how much they were paying first though 😬 As one who HAS facilitated workshops often for theatre events, I can assure you vague is standard. Often because it's up to the facilitator to flesh out the details of the workshop, and that doesn't I'll be honest, get done at the point it's announced. If you look at even stuff at the NT etc there's only a title and a name of the facilitator (sometimes) none of this is unusual or a mark of Stagecon being any less organised than anywhere else. I would however, on further nosing about the website pull them up on affordable food being available, as the restaurant is a proper posh affair and not somewhere to grab a sandwich. (though presumably the surrounding areas have many a Pret etc to go and get food at) |
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Post by n1david on Aug 22, 2018 8:06:22 GMT
I would however, on further nosing about the website pull them up on affordable food being available, as the restaurant is a proper posh affair and not somewhere to grab a sandwich. (though presumably the surrounding areas have many a Pret etc to go and get food at) It’s in the FAQs: The Clove Club at ShoreditchTown Hall isn’t part of the event venue, it’s just in the same building. And is regarded as one of the best and priciest in the UK.. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 22, 2018 8:16:15 GMT
So I’m stood in a queue with my autograph book and paperchase pen with a gonk on the end waiting for my selfie with some ex Elphaba (a selphie?), I’ve been stood there an hour and start to feel faint with hunger, nip out to Pret for an all day breakfast and come back to find I’ve lost my place in the queue!
I suppose I’ll have to go to a “workshop” instead. What’s it about? “We haven’t decided yet”.
£160 please.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 9:00:55 GMT
I love this thread, it's extraordinarily easy to see who has and who hasn't been to a fan convention before.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 22, 2018 9:15:29 GMT
Ticket sales and feedback from the actual event will determine whether future events take place. Not a few people having a bit of a joke about it on here.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2018 9:37:05 GMT
Attitudes like this are going to discourage further theatre related events that a lot of people have been wanting to see or would be excited for. If you don't like it fair enough, but others like this sort of stuff and think it's a good thing. I think we can do without the mickey taking and lack of reason in order to just to be able to moan about it. This is a discussion board, people are entitled to give their opinions - both positive and negative. I'm struggling to understand why you're being so defensive about this and jumping on practically every single criticism made of how this is being marketed and set up. Of course others like it, that's fine and they can be positive about it. But that doesn't make it immune from others being critical about the way this has been dumped on sale at a ridiculously high (and for many people unaffordable) price without proper information as to what it entails, and in an arguably misleading manner which suggests you get lots of meet and greet opportunities for your £160, when in fact a little digging brings to light that if you don't happen to be available and online when all the meet and greets open for registration you might actually not get any at all. That's a legitimate criticism of how this event is being run, with a legitimate comparison to the Broadway equivalent, where you pay per meet and greet (which is much more sensible). Criticism of the potential issues with this is exactly what people should be giving, otherwise no-one will ever learn what could make these events better and more attractive/affordable to many more people. |
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