Don Quixote

On top of the Birthday weekend I can't wait

I was there for the Sat mat too! yes, that phone just went on and on for about eight mins and wasn't stopping - an usher eventually took it out. Don't even understand how that's possible, unless it was an alarm - surely a call would either go to voicemail or the caller would just give up? Assumed it was an old dear who couldn't work out how to turn it off.

It was an odd, cringe-making moment though, like you, I totally get why the cast would stop as it was very insistent and distracting, and would have ruined the final mins of the play. The trouble with shaming the audience member doing it is that they then can't admit it's them and delve into their bag to turn it off - it's too embarrassing! Though they weren't doing it anyway, so I suppose it didn't matter. In general, I'm in favour of calling our that type of thing rather than soldiering on; in this case it wasn't stopping and it was pretty difficult to keep going despite it. And a terrified audience is a well-behaved audience in general... I heard lots of supportive remarks on the way out and a lot of irritation for people who don't turn their phones off.

On the play itself - I really liked it, it was good-hearted and enjoyable; I generally dislike that sort of audience participation but it worked well enough for this and RH is good at it. I think the only downside of being the funny one who talks to the audience is that some people start giggling in anticipation as soon as you walk on stage, and that jars in scenes that are more serious.

Very strong cast all round, first half more focused but enjoyable throughout and a great adaptation.

Took some time to warm to but in the end I loved it

I was enjoying it as much as anyone else, but I initially thought the comedy could have been more consistent. Rufus Hound's interaction with the audience comes and goes, and there were other moments that initially felt random, such as an ensemble member vying for attention. The dark moments too rather clashed with the light-hearted moments

But in the end it all came together beautifully, and as Rufus Hound says at the end, no matter what people think of you be proud of what you do. This production commits to the comedy and the story

Sitting up in the top gallery though, I did think that the cast got drowned out by the music, especially David Threlfall. His delivery was a bit garbled at times. Also why bring on the pregnant woman again to sing a song about he waiting for the husband, which doesn't come to anything

But really I had a great time with such a heartfelt ending

Im glad this is back, missed it first time around

I hope they have some cheapish tics as well

Is it just me or does anyone else feel the need to revisit the back catalogue of Nik Kershaw now?

As soon as I saw David Threfall’s name, all I will be able to see is Frank Gallagher from Shameless on stage. Though I have enjoyed his other tv work. WIth Rufus Hound, I’m not too bothered by. Overall, this looks like a lot of fun, so I probably end up booking for this.

£10 tickets available for the front row in the stalls and the back row of the grand circle. BARGIN!!

Thanks for the tip! I'm willing to give it a shot for that price!

I'm not able to select my own seat. It doesn't give me the option for the front stalls. Even when I'm logged in as a member

I wonder how many RSC Priority members have booked at the higher price and then looked on the NIMAX site today to find the £10 tickets. I would imagine there might be a few frustrated emails and phone calls to the RSC today because of this. Its definitely shameful for the RSC to pull this stunt on its members as you say @theatremonkey.

Woooo! Excellent bargain, thank you! What a refreshing change!