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Post by llevy453 on May 19, 2019 18:03:04 GMT
Hi all
Four mates and I are going to London in a couple of weeks and I have been told to book theatre tickets for us all. None of them have ever stepped foot in a theatre and this is a good chance to let them see what I do with my time.
We are all early twenties and the four of them are alpha male types, (not homophobic but I can’t imagine Jamie being their kind of thing).
I thought this was a bit of fun.
Which show do you reckon is a good one to start with?
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Post by Mark on May 19, 2019 18:07:19 GMT
For the group you described, I say go with Book of Mormon
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2019 18:13:14 GMT
Mormon could be a bit pricey with only a couple weeks notice. You could consider playing it safe appeal-wise with a Mischief show, or playing it safe quality-wise with Come From Away.
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Post by llevy453 on May 19, 2019 18:22:57 GMT
I considered Book of Mormon and the cheap seats are pretty good but it is pricey.
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Post by andrew on May 19, 2019 19:25:08 GMT
I agree with Come From Away and Book of Mormon... maybe Hamilton if you have the budget  |
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Post by Phantom of London on May 19, 2019 19:36:32 GMT
Book of Mormon came to my mind too. It is pricey, but hell you love it.
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2019 19:41:34 GMT
Was also going to vote Mormon.
Never know, once the tour opens in Manchester at the start of June, demand might taper off slightly in London so there could be a slight increase in offers.
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Post by joem on May 20, 2019 0:05:03 GMT
Does it have to be a musical?
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Post by mistressjojo on May 20, 2019 2:23:40 GMT
I'd plump for a play over a musical, and a comedy preferably.
Present Laughter would be a good pick if the dates fit your trip. Or something at the Globe - they are usually not too seriously and fun for newbies.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 20, 2019 12:52:52 GMT
Book of Mormon for definite. I hated it but the demographic of the audience was very much towards what you describe.
After that I’d go for Jamie (if they’re ok with the subject matter), School Of Rock (if they’re ok with kids) or how about 9 to 5 For undemanding fun?
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2019 13:15:03 GMT
Book of Mormon or Hamilton, or else The Play That Goes Wrong/Comedy About a Bank Robbery if you'd prefer a play.
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Post by ensembleswings on May 20, 2019 13:24:24 GMT
Book of Mormon, School of Rock, Come From Away.
They’re the shows I’ve taken people who aren’t all that interested in theatre to and they’ve enjoyed. Play That Goes Wrong could also be an option if you reckon they’d prefer that to a musical.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2019 14:49:13 GMT
Book of Mormon, Come From Away, ...Bank Robbery, The Woman in Black.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2019 15:53:12 GMT
I'm really not sure Come from Away would suit 4x alfa males in their twenties.
Yeah it makes us luvvies all warm inside but for a bunch of non-theatre going, LADS, I don't think it'd do much.
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Post by justafan on May 20, 2019 16:02:12 GMT
Only Fools & Horses ?
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2019 16:16:33 GMT
I'm really not sure Come from Away would suit 4x alfa males in their twenties. Yeah it makes us luvvies all warm inside but for a bunch of non-theatre going, LADS, I don't think it'd do much. I think it's a universal enough story with a not-too-musical-theatre-ish score that it might be a gamble but is by no means a guaranteed failure like you're suggesting. |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on May 20, 2019 16:24:31 GMT
The Woman in Black
My first theatre ten years ago. Loved it, fell in love with theatre
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Post by Being Alive on May 20, 2019 16:26:20 GMT
I'm really not sure Come from Away would suit 4x alfa males in their twenties. Yeah it makes us luvvies all warm inside but for a bunch of non-theatre going, LADS, I don't think it'd do much. I think it's a universal enough story with a not-too-musical-theatre-ish score that it might be a gamble but is by no means a guaranteed failure like you're suggesting. ^What Baemax said |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 20, 2019 16:49:09 GMT
I'm really not sure Come from Away would suit 4x alfa males in their twenties. Yeah it makes us luvvies all warm inside but for a bunch of non-theatre going, LADS, I don't think it'd do much. Agree. I’m basing this on what I’ve read here, not having seen it, but cast playing multiple parts and a set consisting mostly of chairs all sounds a bit nuanced to me. Doesn’t really say “West End Musical”. Give them something big to start with. Something with some pizazz. |
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2019 17:02:41 GMT
I would advise you NOT to take them to something you love. You'll be worrying all the time whether they hate it, and if they hate it you risk feeling judged/hurt/offended. Also they risk feeling they're missing something and that perhaps they don't get you after all. I may be overthinking it, but showing something you love to a newbie can be very risky.
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Post by Deleted on May 20, 2019 17:38:49 GMT
I'm really not sure Come from Away would suit 4x alfa males in their twenties. Yeah it makes us luvvies all warm inside but for a bunch of non-theatre going, LADS, I don't think it'd do much. I think it's a universal enough story with a not-too-musical-theatre-ish score that it might be a gamble but is by no means a guaranteed failure like you're suggesting. To be fair, I didn't say it's a guaranteed failure, just voiced my concerns. I don't doubt that the universal premise has broad appeal and the score is unoffensive enough to make do but i just think it runs the risk of not resonating with the suggested group (who would have been 3-5yrs old in 2001) and being a bit of a missed opportunity. |
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Post by xanady on May 20, 2019 18:10:22 GMT
^Agree on Only Fools
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Post by peggs on May 20, 2019 18:39:13 GMT
I would advise you NOT to take them to something you love. You'll be worrying all the time whether they hate it, and if they hate it you risk feeling judged/hurt/offended. Also they risk feeling they're missing something and that perhaps they don't get you after all. I may be overthinking it, but showing something you love to a newbie can be very risky. I agree Elanor, seeing theatre with old hand is much more relaxing as you can have different views and it's okay, if it's a big deal first trip or something it's too much pressure, I've taken friends to things I've loved and they've failed to love it and bit awkward. |
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Post by ptwest on May 20, 2019 19:28:35 GMT
Another vote for Book Of Mormon, or The Play That Goes Wrong.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 20, 2019 19:35:21 GMT
Seeing something you haven’t seen may be a good plan too. Then you’re all on the same playing field and can like or not like it without inhibition.
Don’t try to convert or educate anyone.
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