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Post by danb on May 29, 2019 8:13:06 GMT
Just had a go at trying to get a single affordable ticket...the cheapest that I was offered was £250 for row E of the upper circle. Hilarious.
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Post by QueerTheatre on May 30, 2019 10:16:13 GMT
Considering they've sold the standing area that is behnd the (slightly) raised back row, i'd hope they don't allow standing or else those poor buggers won't see a thing!
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Post by floorshow on May 30, 2019 11:04:49 GMT
I'd put money on everyone standing the second the lights go down, if not before.
I'd be very surprised if there isn't a surge up the aisles. So to speak.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 30, 2019 13:43:30 GMT
They’ll not allow people in the aisles for elf ‘n safety. That’s a total no-no these days. Crush hazard.
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Post by ptwest on May 31, 2019 12:04:41 GMT
I'd be very surprised if there isn't a surge up the aisles. So to speak. No dear, panto will be over there several weeks before M moves in... I do agree everybody will stand whatever happens, LOL. Stun-guns will be needed to keep the aisles clear, I'm sure. If everyone stands I'd best get myself ready for a whole load of heckling and abuse from behind then.... Would a T shirt saying "if you wanted to stand in front of me you should have booked quicker" on the back be considered inflammatory? |
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Post by ptwest on May 31, 2019 14:32:38 GMT
Erm... slightly. You could help by publishing your day, row and seat in advance, too, though. I think I'll leave that to lucky chance! |
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Post by ptwest on May 31, 2019 14:54:32 GMT
That would be a short list!!!!
In actual seriousness, this does open up an issue between ticket prices and being able to see the full stage. I do always try to be considerate to the people behind me when space in the seat allows, and at some concerts I have been known to perch on my upturned seat if the people behind are tiny when everyone stands up. But for this one, will the sheer cost of tickets create more of an issue with this? I have witnessed so many altercations over the years when people have stood up at concerts against the wishes of those behind. I can only imagine that the financial outlay for this one will make people even more territorial - I think how I respond will depend on who is in front and who is behind, and then judge it on the night.
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Post by n1david on May 31, 2019 19:15:43 GMT
When Pet Shop Boys played the Royal Opera House, which is the closest parallel I can think to this, everyone stood almost immediately. For the second run last year, ROH said that if you wanted to see the stage without standing, you should book the front row of a section...
(That was a bizarre and completely wonderful gig, one striking thing being how keen the ROH bars were to sell alcohol to take into the auditorium, something STRICTLY forbidden for ROH productions...)
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Post by floorshow on May 31, 2019 20:01:01 GMT
Southbank try to keep the aisles clear, Meltdown at RFH last year was about 3 rows of standing deep in front of the Row A seated ticketholders. FOH didnt get involved with that at all.
I saw Morrissey at Drury Lane sometime in the 90s, supposed to be seated but the entire stalls crowd were standing and squeezed in to the first 5-6 rows, everything further back was just empty.
I can't imagine her not encouraging people to get up.
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Post by shady23 on Jun 1, 2019 9:34:12 GMT
At a lot of these sort of events they print "people around you may stand" on the tickets.
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Post by horton on Jun 7, 2019 10:30:54 GMT
At least you can have a sit down if you need to
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Post by floorshow on Jun 7, 2019 10:46:04 GMT
I tried availability for the Paris ticket release yesterday (despite the release of her new ballet) - same story, all the reasonably priced tickets are long gone.
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Post by bengal73 on Jun 10, 2019 17:56:34 GMT
I see the UK dates are going to general sale
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Post by danb on Jun 10, 2019 18:07:03 GMT
I wonder if anything more reasonable was kept back, or if this is just the unsold remnants of £500 going on general sale?
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Post by bengal73 on Jun 10, 2019 18:41:47 GMT
Im guessing unsold overpriced tickets though it does feel somewhat like the loyalty scheme ballot was a data mining exercise
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Post by floorshow on Jun 11, 2019 14:13:10 GMT
That seems to be their intent with the verified fan thing - they do the random ballot of entries and open up sales, release a few more tickets and allow a second wave of verified fans in before throwing any leftovers over to GA.
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Post by ptwest on Jun 11, 2019 16:53:42 GMT
I think it was always unlikely that this was going to be an instant sell out at the prices that are being charged. I haven't missed a Madonna tour since 1993 and it certainly made me very picky about what I would accept.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 13, 2019 16:36:34 GMT
Just got offered 2 in the stalls row E for £511.00 each.
That’s definitely where I’d want to be sitting but add in the train, meals, and a hotel at midweek prices and we’re talking not far off £1000.00 each.
No ta.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jun 13, 2019 16:41:15 GMT
Are there bylaws in the WE about what time theatres have to close? It’s scheduled to start at 8pm but she’s never been on time when I’ve seen her before. Even if the Palladium stays open people will have tubes and buses to catch so I hope she’s not going to be swanning on at 9.30.
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Post by david on Jun 13, 2019 18:49:54 GMT
Yes, but they can apply for extensions. The Palladium isn't in a residential area, so they will probably get away with it. If it isn't for those meddling kids, of course. Just to change tact here, I wonder what happened when the late great Sir Ken Dodd was touring, you’d never know what side of midnight you’d be leaving the theatre, so I wonder what would happen in this case in applying for an extension? |
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Post by TallPaul on Jun 14, 2019 13:01:28 GMT
On behalf of the Board, I've downloaded the Palladium's theatre licence from the Westminster City Council website. Currently, performances of live (or recorded) music are allowed between 10:00 and 00:00 from Monday to Saturday, and 11:00 and 00:00 on Sunday. To allow for chucking out time, the theatre itself is allowed to open between 09:00 and 00:30 from Monday to Saturday, and from 10:00 to 00:00 on Sunday. So unless Madonna takes to the stage very, very late, which I understand isn't unknown, then punters should get a full performance for their not inconsiderable outlay.   |
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Post by digipal on Jun 14, 2019 19:05:34 GMT
Just having my first listen to her new album. Fair play to her, it's outstanding. Yes, I listened to it in the car on the way home tonight and was impressed, best since Confessions I'd say That said, I can't afford a ticket north of £500, I've spent the piggy bank on Celine and Streisand in Hyde Park this year |
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Post by shady23 on Jun 14, 2019 22:35:32 GMT
Anyone watching her on Graham Norton?
She isn't coming across well in my opinion. The general consensus on Twitter seems to agree.
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Post by xanady on Jun 14, 2019 23:05:17 GMT
^Saw Sir Ken many times over the years and met him twice.Genuinely humble and gentle soul.He believed in giving value for money.Once saw him do four hours on stage and still going strong at the end.He used to joke that when his gigs finally finished patrons could get a lift home on the morning milkman’s cart.
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Post by danb on Jun 15, 2019 5:04:30 GMT
It’s nice that nobody has directly referenced the difference in times for live music and the playback of recorded music, because that would be kind of cheeky. 😂
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