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Post by jling on Nov 29, 2019 12:38:27 GMT
That's normal for the Old Vic, alas, jling . It's why board members swap info about the cheaper seats so often at this theatre. True, the website did act funny like you said. Got me panicking for a minute there. Also sorted my tickets. Do you know how many we can get? |
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Post by 42ndBlvd on Nov 29, 2019 18:38:58 GMT
Well done. No, I don't know if there is a limit. I think members are limited to 4 anyway, though. Public, I've not seen anything stated. Could you share how many PWC seats are left for the Friday 10th evening performance? |
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Post by happytobehere on Nov 30, 2019 18:25:39 GMT
Sorry for such a beginners question, but i’ve never been to the Old Vic before: is there anywhere that I definitely shouldn’t try to buy a ticket? Or anywhere where you can usually get a cheaper (but still good) ticket?
Sorry for the questions, I really want to get a ticket on Tuesday so I’m trying to plan whereabouts beforehand!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2019 12:59:20 GMT
London theatre direct has a 24 hour early access offer. I just booked to avoid the bunfight tomorrow.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Dec 2, 2019 13:14:11 GMT
London theatre direct has a 24 hour early access offer. I just booked to avoid the bunfight tomorrow. Has it? I can't find it on their website:/ |
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Post by NeilVHughes on Dec 2, 2019 13:16:52 GMT
The London Theatre link I used was in a Tweet, picked up a rear stalls.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2019 13:17:00 GMT
Sorry, LondonTheatre, not LondonTheatreDirect. I’ve sent you the link to make up :-)
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Dec 2, 2019 18:16:17 GMT
Is it worth getting these tickets as they seem pretty drastically marked up compared to just buying through the Old Vic website tomorrow (unless I'm missing something)? Obviously booking today avoids the chaos of open booking tomorrow but for a top price that's £15 more it seems like a rip-off.
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Dec 2, 2019 20:36:02 GMT
It's the old thing - you are paying extra for the convenience of skipping the line. A bit like priority memberships except this is a one-off of course. There was a lot available on the Old Vic site, but if you have your heart set on particular dates and seats and can't make booking opening time or are not prepared to wait or chance it, it may be worth treating yourself. May be worth using that page to see what is available for when you plan to go, then take it from there. Totally your own feeling, I guess. Thanks. There's a few dates I can go to so I'll chance it tomorrow. It's too much of an increase for me to justify this but it's useful for those who want the option so fair enough. |
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Post by happytobehere on Dec 2, 2019 20:58:24 GMT
How well can you see the actors’ expressions from around the 3rd/4th row of the Dress Circle? Anyone had some experience there?
Those tickets are more in my price range but i’d be upset if I can’t really see their expressions!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2019 0:14:14 GMT
The London Theatre presale would be good if it worked, but every seat I click on, no matter what date, is apparently gone.
I have a meeting when the ticket sale starts tomorrow, so may have to resign myself to day seating this one...
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Dec 3, 2019 12:03:35 GMT
So maybe the price mark-ups were worth it because right now i can't even get on the website let alone in some kind of queue.
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Post by zahidf on Dec 3, 2019 12:05:12 GMT
Complete meltdown ( which is a surprise)
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Dec 3, 2019 12:05:52 GMT
Yeah I thought it would be bad but not this bad!
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Post by theoracle on Dec 3, 2019 12:06:06 GMT
Place number 4056 right now...
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Post by happytobehere on Dec 3, 2019 12:07:00 GMT
I’m in the queue and have got a wait time of more than an hour...starting to lose hope that i’ll get my tickets lol!
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Post by Dave B on Dec 3, 2019 12:08:05 GMT
More than an hour to go with a ticket number in the 2000s :/
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Post by youngoffender on Dec 3, 2019 12:17:40 GMT
I had trouble even getting onto the website. Timothee has broken the internet!
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Post by QueerTheatre on Dec 3, 2019 12:25:26 GMT
I got through the queue in 12 minutes and easily bought the cheap seats behind the pillar on the back row of the stalls.
Pretty happy with that tbh.
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Dec 3, 2019 12:27:07 GMT
After about 7 times of being told they couldn't take my call I'm finally on hold. Fingers crossed it's not a crazy wait because the lowest number between me and my mum is in the 6000s (I've never resorted to phone booking but maybe it's the way to go with these busy shows from now on).
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Post by zahidf on Dec 3, 2019 12:27:49 GMT
After about 7 times of being told they couldn't take my call I'm finally on hold. Fingers crossed it's not a crazy wait because the lowest number between me and my mum is in the 6000s (I've never resorted to phone booking but maybe it's the way to go with these busy shows from now on). Ive been on hold for 30 mins so far... |
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Post by princeton on Dec 3, 2019 12:28:26 GMT
I was 226 and got in at about 1218- so they are clearly limiting access quite severely - so don't give up hope if it seems to be moving slowly. At first glance still a decent amount of seats available particularly later in the run. Top price £65 down to £20 for restricted view stalls and side dress/bayliss. Premium seats from around £90-£125 - pricing and number of these seems to depend on which performance.
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Post by juicy_but_terribly_drab on Dec 3, 2019 12:33:31 GMT
I was 226 and got in at about 1218- so they are clearly limiting access quite severely - so don't give up hope if it seems to be moving slowly. At first glance still a decent amount of seats available particularly later in the run. Top price £65 down to £20 for restricted view stalls and side dress/bayliss. Premium seats from around £90-£125 - pricing and number of these seems to depend on which performance. I'm not doing anything else today as thankfully I've got no lectures so I definitely won't be closing the booking page but I'm putting more faith in the call right now. Fingers crossed. |
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Post by Dr Tom on Dec 3, 2019 12:37:11 GMT
I started in a position in the high 3000s (having been registered before 12 for the lottery position). Still in the same position I was in at 12, so this one isn't moving fast.
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Post by jampot on Dec 3, 2019 12:44:54 GMT
Sorry for the ignorance...what is making this play so popular?
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