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Post by Rory on Nov 9, 2018 9:30:16 GMT
I was at the cancelled King Lear matinee on Saturday 4th August and was fortunate enough to witness Ian McKellen's entertaining impromptu solo turn instead. He is reprising something very similar on a tour next year which includes a show at the Duke of York's. It is directed by Sean Mathias, whom (forgive the name drop) I had the great pleasure to sit beside at The Inheritance and who was absolutely charming.
The date for the Duke of York's is Thursday 7th March.
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Post by n1david on Nov 9, 2018 9:34:47 GMT
There are many dates in London, from both the Lyttleton and the Olivier at the NT, to Above the Stag and the Donmar (last one for 25 and under only, allocated by ballot) It would be a demanding tour for anyone - 10 months on the road - but bloody good going for an 80 year old! www.ianonstage.co.uk |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 10:07:19 GMT
Wow, £75 to see him at the Watermill! I was thinking I might look at the dates and pick venue according to where he'll be on my favourite, but maybe this calls for a full spreadsheet including ticket costs. I want somewhere not too far to travel, ticket cost significantly less than £75, and a large enough theatre that booking shouldn't be an absolute living nightmare...  |
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Post by Jon on Nov 9, 2018 10:12:11 GMT
Sir Ian did a similar show at the Park Theatre last year, the number of London theatres alone is staggering but it’s good he’s gone for a range of venues rather than one huge venue.
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Post by n1david on Nov 9, 2018 10:15:47 GMT
I've got tix for Above the Stag, where the show will have a somewhat queerer tinge and it's a nice small venue. £60 there but that includes a glass of prosecco beforehand and a party after with drinks and canapés (apparently).
The NT dates go on sale next Tuesday to members and Thursday to the public. The Lyttleton shows are in January and seem to be at normal NT prices, the Olivier show is in September and is the gala closing performance of the tour, with tickets at £75, £100 and £200...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 10:19:44 GMT
The Bridge has got in on this act as well with tickets cheaper than the NT - I just got a reasonably central side second row for £25...
I bet Above The Stag will be worth the extra cash though.
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Post by Rory on Nov 9, 2018 10:27:33 GMT
It's cool that he's issued a personal little blurb specific to every venue. Logistically the range of venues is very impressive. I'm surprised news of it didn't leak out earlier!
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Post by Jon on Nov 9, 2018 10:29:04 GMT
The Duke of York’s performance is a matinee show presumably to work around Home I’m Darling
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Post by talkingheads on Nov 9, 2018 10:30:18 GMT
Just got tickets for Poole! Never dreamed I'd get to see him at a local theatre!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 10:31:40 GMT
Wow, £75 to see him at the Watermill! I was thinking I might look at the dates and pick venue according to where he'll be on my favourite, but maybe this calls for a full spreadsheet including ticket costs. I want somewhere not too far to travel, ticket cost significantly less than £75, and a large enough theatre that booking shouldn't be an absolute living nightmare... Come to Cardiff. Decent theatre. Here the locals are alright |
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Post by Rory on Nov 9, 2018 10:36:41 GMT
It will be an experience for him. I would imagine the audiences at Above the Stag and in Ballymena will be somewhat, different.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 10:39:45 GMT
OMG, it's not till they all email you about the same thing that you realise how many theatre mailing lists you're on...! My inbox is a nightmare!
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Post by Jon on Nov 9, 2018 10:40:48 GMT
Above the Stag has already sold out!
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Post by Rory on Nov 9, 2018 10:43:18 GMT
The Duke of York’s performance is a matinee show presumably to work around Home I’m Darling It is - 2.30pm, although Home, I'm Darling is offsale that day. |
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Post by peggs on Nov 9, 2018 10:45:25 GMT
Looks like I need to wait for monday for most London ones to be available without membership. Sadly no local theatres for me, a small I intimate theatre would be very cool.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 10:47:29 GMT
Oh this sounds very exciting, hope getting a ticket won't be too hard as it has generated slot of buzz.
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Post by alicechallice on Nov 9, 2018 10:48:52 GMT
Just got tickets for Poole! Never dreamed I'd get to see him at a local theatre! You're from Poole?!! So am I. |
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Post by Jon on Nov 9, 2018 10:50:24 GMT
The Duke of York’s performance is a matinee show presumably to work around Home I’m Darling It is - 2.30pm, although Home, I'm Darling is offsale that day. I wonder if they’ll add an evening performance should it sell out |
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Post by Rory on Nov 9, 2018 11:12:36 GMT
He's on Graham Norton tonight.
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Post by RedRose on Nov 9, 2018 11:41:20 GMT
I booked for The Space and Hampstead Theatre - both on free days during already planned trips, £30 each.
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Post by peggs on Nov 9, 2018 12:01:36 GMT
Well I hope they'll be some thing left come Monday, clearly and unsurprisingly selling fast.
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Post by Jon on Nov 9, 2018 12:10:19 GMT
Well I hope they'll be some thing left come Monday, clearly and unsurprisingly selling fast. I imagine you’d be okay with the bigger venues, the Lyttelton, Bridge and Old Vic are 900-1000 seaters for example, |
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Post by peggs on Nov 9, 2018 12:23:57 GMT
Well I hope they'll be some thing left come Monday, clearly and unsurprisingly selling fast. I imagine you’d be okay with the bigger venues, the Lyttelton, Bridge and Old Vic are 900-1000 seaters for example, Yeah that's what I'm hoping. I didn't see the emails then had a remembrance thing so bit slow off the mark for this. |
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Post by kathryn on Nov 9, 2018 12:31:27 GMT
The Bridge public booking opens on Monday, so hopefully we'll be in with a good chance there.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2018 12:33:56 GMT
The Bridge public booking opens on Monday, so hopefully we'll be in with a good chance there. It's currently saying Sold Out.. |
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