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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 5, 2020 21:30:36 GMT
It smacks of wanting to get some extra publicity I’m not sure it is. If they want a set number of weeks between tickets going on sale and the show opening, and if that would involve tickets going on sale mid coronavirus crisis, then it makes sense to me because I can’t imagine the tourist trade is going to be huge over the next few weeks. I’d understand if they postponed it by months- but a few weeks makes no sense. He just wants a headline. |
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Post by ukpuppetboy on Mar 5, 2020 23:36:16 GMT
Randomly that’s the date Phantom premiered in London in 1986. Perhaps he’s looking for some good omens?
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Post by sf on Mar 6, 2020 1:48:35 GMT
It smacks of wanting to get some extra publicity I’m not sure it is. If they want a set number of weeks between tickets going on sale and the show opening, and if that would involve tickets going on sale mid coronavirus crisis, then it makes sense to me because I can’t imagine the tourist trade is going to be huge over the next few weeks.
The tourist trade in Toronto took a very big hit during the SARS outbreak (I was living there at the time), and it certainly had an impact on the big commercial theatre shows.
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Post by horton on Mar 6, 2020 7:16:33 GMT
A 71 year-old lord wants a piece of the Heathers/ Jamie action.
I look forward to the chapter on this in the unauthorized biography.
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Post by latefortheoverture on Mar 6, 2020 14:30:36 GMT
Whilst I do think it's a move for publicity and a little more time, there is no doubt as COVID-19 heightens in the coming weeks, the west end and all theatres are going to take a massive hit. Someone, I think from the WHO or another body said they think 6-8 weeks from now will be the peak. Then a further 8-10 weeks for it to come back down. A rocky summer ahead, no doubt.
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Post by ronnette on Mar 6, 2020 21:34:02 GMT
Too new to post links or pics I think but been confirmed today that opening will be delayed.
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 7, 2020 10:02:10 GMT
The old auditorium revolve that Cats employed is being dusted off for this..
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Post by Someone in a tree on Mar 7, 2020 12:00:09 GMT
The old auditorium revolve that Cats employed is being dusted off for this.. It should be a really moving performance |
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Post by tonylony on Mar 7, 2020 12:10:19 GMT
wait, so tickets for this go on sale this week?
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Post by anita on Mar 7, 2020 15:11:12 GMT
wait, so tickets for this go on sale this week? Yes Friday. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Mar 7, 2020 15:47:04 GMT
^LOL, that would be fun. Sadly, I think the machinery was removed, though, alas. |
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Post by tonylony on Mar 7, 2020 17:27:51 GMT
wait, so tickets for this go on sale this week? Yes Friday. Thanks! Didn't see this posted anywhere... is this the priority booking through the official site? |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Mar 7, 2020 22:23:46 GMT
^LOL, that would be fun. Sadly, I think the machinery was removed, though, alas. I don’t think it was.. but if it was- they are reinstalling it or recreating it. |
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Post by showtoones on Mar 8, 2020 6:48:51 GMT
wait, so tickets for this go on sale this week? Yes Friday. I thought it was 20 March ? |
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Post by stevej678 on Mar 8, 2020 8:39:35 GMT
I thought it was 20 March ? That must be general sale. This week will be priority booking. |
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Post by danb on Mar 8, 2020 8:50:15 GMT
Just read an interview with Emerald Fennel about her new movie with the rather smashing Carey Mulligan in it. She appears to have taken over. Hope her Cinderella is as brave as her film sounds.
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Post by fiyero on Mar 11, 2020 10:13:03 GMT
Got straight in with the o2 Presale and booked for the final Saturday evening of previews, though the previews don't seem discounted. £25 - £85 then premium up to £140 at the weekend. Looks like big changes in the balcony, 2 extra rows in the middle and one at the sides
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Post by Dr Tom on Mar 11, 2020 10:59:28 GMT
Just risked one of the £19.50 side stalls seats for the first preview. The angle won't be great, but it's only a few rows back and the rake is usually good.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2020 11:27:25 GMT
Got straight in with the o2 Presale and booked for the final Saturday evening of previews, though the previews don't seem discounted. £25 - £85 then premium up to £140 at the weekend. Looks like big changes in the balcony, 2 extra rows in the middle and one at the sides What does the layout of the Stalls look like? Might it be almost in the round like Cats!? |
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Post by showtoones on Mar 11, 2020 15:11:31 GMT
Is there going to be another pre-sale before tickets go on sale to the general pubic next week? I signed up for updates and haven't heard anything...
thanks
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Post by fiyero on Mar 11, 2020 15:34:43 GMT
Got straight in with the o2 Presale and booked for the final Saturday evening of previews, though the previews don't seem discounted. £25 - £85 then premium up to £140 at the weekend. Looks like big changes in the balcony, 2 extra rows in the middle and one at the sides What does the layout of the Stalls look like? Might it be almost in the round like Cats!? Looks rather similar to School of Rock to me. On mobile so hope this works I was just trying to link to the reply but you may as well se my SoR photos too! |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2020 16:14:57 GMT
What does the layout of the Stalls look like? Might it be almost in the round like Cats!? Looks rather similar to School of Rock to me. On mobile so hope this works I was just trying to link to the reply but you may as well se my SoR photos too! Thanks very much! Yes other than the extra mid circle rows looks identical (which is a shame but not unexpected). |
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Post by danb on Mar 11, 2020 17:26:27 GMT
Tight wad over here just booked two twenty quidders on the end of row k. I can go again if its good eh?
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Post by anita on Mar 12, 2020 10:04:45 GMT
Seems priority isn't priority. I'm still waiting.
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Post by danb on Mar 12, 2020 10:05:46 GMT
Seems priority isn't priority. I'm still waiting. It’s on the O2 priority app. |
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