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Post by MrBraithwaite on Jul 8, 2024 10:00:33 GMT
Not really my show (I thought until now), but bought a second ticket for my week in London based on these reviews alone. Thanks to all! Looking forward to it.  |
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Post by ceebee on Jul 8, 2024 10:08:47 GMT
Quick question. When is opening night? It's when the genuine audience turns up. |
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Post by idinafanzel on Jul 8, 2024 10:47:07 GMT
For those that have been what is the running time
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on Jul 8, 2024 11:15:55 GMT
For those that have been what is the running time Shorter than I expected - I was outside by 10:15pm |
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Post by mrbarnaby on Jul 8, 2024 11:43:50 GMT
Quick question. When is opening night? It's when the genuine audience turns up. on the contrary- opening night is the least genuine audience of all. |
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Post by Jon on Jul 8, 2024 11:45:26 GMT
I've been burnt too many times to go ever willingly to the first night of a show although I did see the first preview of The Little Big Things so there are exceptions.
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Post by Dave B on Jul 8, 2024 12:06:37 GMT
Booked A8 & A9 for £20 based on reviews so far. My better half suddenly became very interested...
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Post by damaskanddark on Jul 8, 2024 12:19:06 GMT
Imelda and Jenna seem primed for a revival of A Little Night Music as Desirée and the Countess in the next few years at the National, judging from the curtain call snaps.
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Post by Being Alive on Jul 8, 2024 12:32:45 GMT
Imelda and Jenna seem primed for a revival of A Little Night Music as Desirée and the Countess in the next few years at the National, judging from the curtain call snaps. I need someone to tempt Emma Thompson back to the stage for ALNM, and have Tamsin Grieg as the Countess first! |
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Post by ceebee on Jul 8, 2024 13:08:48 GMT
It's when the genuine audience turns up. on the contrary- opening night is the least genuine audience of all. I was being sarcastic... Though I don't doubt Biggins' sincerity... |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 8, 2024 14:07:18 GMT
How did you all find eachother in the front row on opening night? Did you have that sixth sense “that looks like one of our lot” feeling?
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Post by anthony40 on Jul 8, 2024 14:20:42 GMT
How did you all find eachother in the front row on opening night? Did you have that sixth sense “that looks like one of our lot” feeling? Maybe some of them may have been wearing their TheatreBoard badges Burly? |
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Post by sf on Jul 8, 2024 14:28:12 GMT
OK, you've all convinced me. I have a ticket in the dress circle for August, but I've just booked a front row seat for a performance in the final week too.
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Post by thedrowsychaperone on Jul 8, 2024 15:43:59 GMT
How did you all find eachother in the front row on opening night? Did you have that sixth sense “that looks like one of our lot” feeling? I tried sharing some knowing looks... |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 8, 2024 15:51:37 GMT
How did you all find eachother in the front row on opening night? Did you have that sixth sense “that looks like one of our lot” feeling? I tried sharing some knowing looks... Be careful where else you do that! |
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Post by solangelafitte on Jul 8, 2024 16:04:26 GMT
How did you all find eachother in the front row on opening night? Did you have that sixth sense “that looks like one of our lot” feeling? I tried sharing some knowing looks... I'm assuming it was modelled on that Bradley Whitford Sondheim expression. |
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Post by james1969 on Jul 8, 2024 16:40:48 GMT
Really enjoyed the show on Saturday night and great view from Stalls G35   |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jul 8, 2024 17:24:11 GMT
Really enjoyed the show on Saturday night and great view from Stalls G35 Didn’t bother dressing up then James? 😉 |
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Post by danb on Jul 8, 2024 17:28:10 GMT
Is fancy dress mandatory? I’m stressing now! Don’t want Imelda to be disappointed in my choice of clothing.
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Post by james1969 on Jul 8, 2024 17:48:50 GMT
I’m old school and still like to dress up for the theatre
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Post by danb on Jul 8, 2024 18:11:56 GMT
You look amazing!
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Post by james1969 on Jul 8, 2024 18:23:15 GMT
Thanks - or are you being “overwhelmingly sarcastic” ? |
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Post by Oleanna on Jul 8, 2024 18:24:49 GMT
Looking fabulous, James!
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Post by danb on Jul 8, 2024 18:29:22 GMT
Thanks - or are you being “overwhelmingly sarcastic” ? Absolutely not. x |
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Post by ceebee on Jul 8, 2024 18:32:50 GMT
How did you all find eachother in the front row on opening night? Did you have that sixth sense “that looks like one of our lot” feeling? Personally, I just kept my eyes peeled for the tell-tale pampas grass buttonholes. Actually, I was *that* person who arrived with two minutes to go, a hot sweaty mess, needing to get to his seat right in the middle. Fortunately frontroverpaul was sat next to me and did a delightful job of introductions and making me feel at ease (I'm pretty shy usually) and a few quick "hi's" and chats ascertained that much of the front row was from Theatreboard! I have to say, for me, it was delightful to put faces to 'names' and I would feel more confident attending future gatherings. |
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