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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 12:27:20 GMT
OMG I can't believe he's still going on about this - no one cares! Allegedly, Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus got inspiration for their forthcoming musical from Mark Shenton's daily column. |
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Post by theatremadness on Jun 15, 2016 12:39:41 GMT
I've known Mark Shenton for a good while. All I can say is that as a person, he is one of the kindest and most helpful people I know in the industry. Just redressing the balance. I agree, TM. I've also known Mark personally for a very long time, and I cannot agree with you more on how he is personally. Always friendly, kind, generous with his time and extremely loyal. I don't know what it is about his comments on social media and his blogs/articles that just make me go a bit *facepalm*-y! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 12:42:22 GMT
Exactly! and most bloggers/amatuer critics (in the literal sense who write for publications but don't get paid) have "day jobs" as well so double the lack of 'social time' but they do it anyway because for whatever reason (wanting a 'foot in the door' or just passion for it).
Personally I think Shenton feels very insecure about the rise of bloggers etc (despite his involvement with 'My Theatre Mates') becuase it's showing him he doesn't have the 'authority' he thinks he does.
Meanwhile someone like Billington, isn't making such an undignified fuss (I may not always agree with him but I certainly respect his informed and considered opinion unlike others)
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Post by kathryn on Jun 15, 2016 13:56:32 GMT
This is starting to feel like a pinned thread, he complains so often!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 14:26:32 GMT
OMG I can't believe he's still going on about this - no one cares! Our eight-page discussion of it suggests otherwise. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 14:31:55 GMT
I think abby was referring specifically to +1-gate. And in fairness, our thread on that has nowhere near the longevity of this one.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2016 14:48:48 GMT
West End Wilma wades in as well...
Who I have often thought of as Shenton in drag...
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Post by Phantom of London on Jun 15, 2016 14:55:03 GMT
I agree critics shouldn't get an extra ticket.
However as others pointed out on here, I kind know Mark Shenton and out of all the critics, he covers the most ground , whether it is the London Palladium, or no critics land - a room above a pub.
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Post by Snciole on Jun 16, 2016 9:46:54 GMT
Why is he so insecure? My relationship with the theatre is primarily a one on one experience with me and the production. If a pair is offered as a blogger and I can find a plus 1 then I am happy to take someone who might enjoy the production but I also don't mind going alone. I was offered a pair of free tickets as standard for Aladdin (Tonight YAY!) and knew I would be able to find a hanger on but it is far harder to go to a fringe venue and find someone who wants to come along so I often go alone.
My boyfriend works weird shifts so it means, depending on schedules, we can go a week or so without seeing each other. I am alarmed that Shenton's partner seems to have no life outside free theatre whilst his partner is working. What does Shenton do if his partner has made other plans? Take someone else or just go alone. As others have said not all theatres give pair tickets as standard, does he refuse to review those or pay for the +1?
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 9:59:41 GMT
He certainly implied somewhat that he'll review a play if he only gets one free ticket, but he'll give it a better review if he can take a friend along. *ahem*
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Post by Deleted on Jun 16, 2016 9:59:53 GMT
I haven't checked back, but my recollection is that the NT announced that it was continuing to offer critics a guest ticket, but for a nominal charge of £20 instead of being complimentary.
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Post by partytentdown on Oct 11, 2016 9:47:35 GMT
Shenton sarcastically moaning that the NT may make him pay for a second biscuit at today's press conference.
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Post by martin1965 on Oct 11, 2016 10:06:28 GMT
He needs to get a grip!
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Post by theatremadness on May 3, 2018 14:01:34 GMT
Dragging up an old thread, but I see Mark Shenton's take some time out of his busy schedule to be a dick again. And to someone who was agreeing with him!
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Post by kathryn on May 3, 2018 14:39:17 GMT
I have never regretted unfollowing Shenton.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2018 14:43:01 GMT
Shenton sarcastically moaning that the NT may make him pay for a second biscuit at today's press conference. |
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Post by loureviews on May 3, 2018 14:49:33 GMT
Why exactly should critics always get freebies - or feel entitled to them?
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2018 14:51:55 GMT
Dragging up an old thread, but I see Mark Shenton's take some time out of his busy schedule to be a dick again. And to someone who was agreeing with him!  |
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Post by theatremadness on May 3, 2018 15:07:18 GMT
^If I could like that twice I would!!
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Post by Rory on May 3, 2018 15:08:40 GMT
Yes, in my view a very nasty comment to have made. No need for it whatsoever. He seems popular with the industry folk though.
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Post by theunderstudy on May 3, 2018 15:31:48 GMT
He isn't being bitchy. He's making the point that amongst the profession (in the true sense) he's the only one with a positive take. So he is actually aligning himself with those who previously would have been denoted as amateurs or enthusiasts.
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Post by Deleted on May 3, 2018 15:43:36 GMT
I can never take anything he says seriously. He gets under my skin. I don't know why, but he just does.
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Post by n1david on May 3, 2018 15:45:27 GMT
He isn't being bitchy. He's making the point that amongst the profession (in the true sense) he's the only one with a positive take. So he is actually aligning himself with those who previously would have been denoted as amateurs or enthusiasts. Judging by the reaction on Twitter, everyone else has interpreted his remarks as being bitchy. As a professional, perhaps he ought to write more clearly to get his message over... |
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Post by couldileaveyou on May 3, 2018 16:10:02 GMT
Does "positive attitide" mean giving 5 stars to everything that involves the use of glitter?
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Post by BurlyBeaR on May 3, 2018 16:57:12 GMT
I wonder why he thinks being paid makes his opinion more valuable or relevant? You could make a very strong argument for the exact opposite. I give more credence to the many excellent reviews we have here on TheatreBoard than to paid reviewers.
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