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Post by alison on Sept 2, 2019 17:29:21 GMT
The signed programmes were under the table when I showed my ticket and collected mine (included in the ticket price) but there were unsigned programmes on the table and the only price sign I saw was £15. If they bumped the price up in the evening to avoid running out that's a bit naughty. Another possibility is that £15 was the intended (extortionate) price and when it was realised that they had been selling programmes quickly for £8 someone decided to take them off sale till after the matinee. I very definitely saw a sign at the back of the stalls in the afternoon that said programmes £8, which suggests that that was the intended price. Not that I got one, because they'd stopped selling them by the time I had the chance to investigate. I was delighted when I saw the tweet earlier about being able to order them until I saw the price. £18 total to get a programme because someone messed up with ordering enough? No thanks. |
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Post by londonmzfitz on Sept 3, 2019 8:25:04 GMT
The signed programmes were under the table when I showed my ticket and collected mine (included in the ticket price) but there were unsigned programmes on the table and the only price sign I saw was £15. If they bumped the price up in the evening to avoid running out that's a bit naughty. Another possibility is that £15 was the intended (extortionate) price and when it was realised that they had been selling programmes quickly for £8 someone decided to take them off sale till after the matinee. I'd take a guess the programmes were supposed to be £8 (reasonable), and that they hadn't realised there would be such a demand at the matinee (saw on Twitter that they stopped selling the programmes at the matinee to ensure they had some for the evening performance) and upped the price to £15 - which certainly put me off. |
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Post by alece10 on Sept 28, 2022 9:11:13 GMT
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Post by TallPaul on Sept 28, 2022 9:33:25 GMT
Not another concert!  |
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Post by vickyg on Sept 28, 2022 9:58:13 GMT
I absolutely *loved* this at Cadogan Hall, so will definitely be trying for a ticket. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Sept 28, 2022 11:46:35 GMT
Not another concert! Your challenging behaviour is now getting out of hand 😉 |
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Post by alece10 on Sept 28, 2022 12:29:45 GMT
I'm listening to the OBC recording now as I am not familiar with the music. I can imagine Ramin and Celinde singing the score beautifully so just booked myself a couple of stalls seats. Plenty of availability and it's a long way off but I've got seats I want.
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Post by TallPaul on Sept 28, 2022 12:40:37 GMT
Not another concert! Your challenging behaviour is now getting out of hand Have you been talking to my parents? |
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Post by londonmzfitz on Sept 28, 2022 13:46:45 GMT
I was at the evening show and the sign was £15 for a programme. Were they only £8 at the matinee performance? I booked this morning for The London Palladium, 2023 - gleefully excited about it. Came on here to see what the gossip was and, reading through, realise I'd seen this in 2019. And have simply no memory of it. Good grief, I know there's been "stuff" in the years since, but seriously, no memory of it at all. And I'm a big fan of Ramin ... I'll be there. Probably. I've made a note in my diary. |
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Post by david on Mar 12, 2023 17:42:34 GMT
I am looking to get a ticket for this but I was wondering do these sorts of concerts ever come up for discount on TT or via promo codes on mail shots? I am reluctant to get a ticket now at full price if I can get a deal closer to the time or on the day. Thanks in advance for any help.
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Post by capybara on Mar 15, 2023 9:22:00 GMT
I am looking to get a ticket for this but I was wondering do these sorts of concerts ever come up for discount on TT or via promo codes on mail shots? I am reluctant to get a ticket now at full price if I can get a deal closer to the time or on the day. Thanks in advance for any help. Cheap tickets have just appeared on TodayTix for 24 hours apparently (although they always seem to play fast and loose with how long a 24 hour sale actually lasts!) Like yourself, I was waiting for a deal. As with Annie Get Your Gun, it seems the extortionate prices has been rightly putting people off. Just bagged myself a Grand Circle seat for £15. Who knows, if it still doesn’t sell well maybe I’ll even get bumped to a better view..? |
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Post by david on Mar 15, 2023 13:09:22 GMT
Thanks for the update regarding the TT offer capybara. Got a £35 ticket in the Royal Circle. |
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Post by sukhavati on Mar 21, 2023 8:44:45 GMT
I'm listening to the OBC recording now as I am not familiar with the music. I can imagine Ramin and Celinde singing the score beautifully so just booked myself a couple of stalls seats. Plenty of availability and it's a long way off but I've got seats I want. You know Lucy Simon wrote this specifically for Anthony Warlow, and I don't think I've heard anyone sing the songs better.
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Post by justafan on Apr 17, 2023 18:15:46 GMT
If anyone is interested I’ve just returned to the Palladium a single front row Grand Circle seat for the 6pm performance £29 before fees
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Post by david on May 7, 2023 21:14:14 GMT
My first show of my theatre week binge and a lovely way to start it off with a trip to the Palladium this fine Sunday evening. Having never been to one of these kind of MT shows, I really didn’t know what to expect in terms of performance style but I have to say it was a wonderful concert with the score sung by an absolutely brilliant cast and performed by a great 18 piece orchestra along with the ARTSED Ensemble. The use of the narrator at the side was a great idea to help set the scenes for the different numbers for the audience.
It was my first time seeing Ramin on stage sing and what a voice this guy has. Absolutely stunning and when duetting with the equally brilliant Celinde Schoenmaker, it really was MT heaven. Having not heard the score before, it really was a treat to hear it, and I’ll certainly try and find the OBC to have a listen to later on. There really are some beautiful songs within that score.
Whilst on the whole I could hear the majority of the concert welll enough from my seat in the RC, I did find that during some numbers, particularly when the whole cast and choir were singing together, the orchestra did overpower the vocals meaning that some of the singing was lost for me.
Anyway, I came away happy seeing this show thanks to the TT offer and with a fantastic audience tonight it really was a wonderful evening of theatre.
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Post by alece10 on May 7, 2023 21:36:29 GMT
I also really enjoyed tonight. The singing was superb by the whole cast and especially the chorus from Arts Ed.
I have seen Ramin perform once before in Love Never Dies and he was the main reason I went. I had listened to the OBC so was slightly familiar with the music. There are some beautiful songs in the show.
I took a friend who had not heard of the musical, cast, or been to a concert performance of a musical before so I was a bit worried she might not like it. But she loved it.
My only issue was with the sound. I was sitting about 12 rows back in the centre stalls and at the beginning I thought that the orchestra overpowered the singers. There were also quite a few missed mic cues but it seemed to get better as it went on. However you kind of expect it at concerts as there is so little rehearsal time on the day. All that said, it didn't spoil my enjoyment.
And a 6pm start, brilliant! Meant I was home before it got dark.
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Post by mattnyc on May 7, 2023 22:52:44 GMT
Having seen it on Broadway in 2015, I thought it was a complete disaster and a confusing and boring one at that. I think only Ramin could have gotten me to revisit this show but boy am I glad I did. You can’t really judge anything besides the score in a concert like this one and I found a lot do the music very pretty and it’s something that (to my surprise), I think I’ll listen to again. Also, having seen “Guys and Dolls” again for the third time last night and then seeing Celinde tonight she’s quickly becoming someone I’ll try to see anywhere I can. Her voice is absolute perfection.
But yeah - very happy I gave this one another chance tonight.
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Post by bwayboy22 on May 7, 2023 23:43:08 GMT
I thought the cast, orchestra and choir sounded fantastic tonight and was especially thrilled with Ramin and Celinde. Liked a few of the songs, but found it rather dull. Needed an upbeat number or two to give some variation. Also, thought some of the plot points were confusing but that could just be due to the concert staging and narration being limited. And as mentioned above, sometimes the orchestra overpowered the vocals but understand due to the brief rehearsal process. Glad I went, but wouldn't go to see this again.
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Post by alece10 on May 8, 2023 7:49:23 GMT
I thought the cast, orchestra and choir sounded fantastic tonight and was especially thrilled with Ramin and Celinde. Liked a few of the songs, but found it rather dull. Needed an upbeat number or two to give some variation. Also, thought some of the plot points were confusing but that could just be due to the concert staging and narration being limited. And as mentioned above, sometimes the orchestra overpowered the vocals but understand due to the brief rehearsal process. Glad I went, but wouldn't go to see this again. I also found the plot very confusing at the start and at one point gave up and just enjoyed the music. Got easier to follow later on. Did I miss it or did the Narrator not say how Dr Zhivago died? |
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Post by mattnyc on May 8, 2023 8:51:39 GMT
No, the narrator didn’t say.
And if you thought the concert was confusing, the actual show was even more so.
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Post by londonmzfitz on May 8, 2023 17:37:54 GMT
I had a very enjoyable evening last night. Agree with all previous comments re sound, and I'm seeing other similar comments on social media.
My notes from seeing this at the Cadogan were performers were excellent, music good, book needed work. Honestly, if you didn't know the story from the book or the film, I don't know how you'd understand what the heck was going on, even with the Narrator at the side covering the main plotline.
For me it was all about watching Ramin, who performed so well last night. Love to see an orchestra, the ARTSED performers, Nadim Naaman!! Haven't seen him in anything for an age.
(and a big shout-out to the 6pm start from me too ... gives time for drinks before/after).
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Post by capybara on May 13, 2023 11:36:21 GMT
Forgot to post last week but, belatedly, I really enjoyed this.
Have to admit, as someone not especially familiar with the story, the plot was very confusing at times. But the score was absolutely delicious.
Ramin and Celinde absolutely shone. Beautifully staged concert and I’d be intrigued to see what a full production looks and sounds like.
Four stars.
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Post by AddisonMizner on May 15, 2023 17:49:14 GMT
Do we think that these concerts may lead to a full production? I would really love to see this, but couldn’t go to either concert. Give me a new production of THE SECRET GARDEN too whilst we’re at it!
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