Xanderl
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Post by Xanderl on Mar 19, 2020 17:58:18 GMT
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Post by Jon on Mar 19, 2020 19:43:31 GMT
They've raised over £7000 already which is impressive.
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Mar 20, 2020 12:45:20 GMT
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Post by lynette on Mar 20, 2020 12:50:33 GMT
I didn’t have a huge amount booked as was expecting to be away a lot in May and June. I’ve just not bothered to call for refund, it is a donation now but I had spent it anyway hadn’t I? They can keep it and feed themselves.
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Post by l0islane on Mar 20, 2020 22:21:04 GMT
Sharon Sexton and Rob Fowler are making their Vision of You show available for streaming/download in aid of FFF:
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Post by NeilVHughes on Mar 21, 2020 17:33:39 GMT
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Post by Jan on Mar 22, 2020 17:17:47 GMT
I didn’t have a huge amount booked as was expecting to be away a lot in May and June. I’ve just not bothered to call for refund, it is a donation now but I had spent it anyway hadn’t I? They can keep it and feed themselves. I had quite a lot booked. I have donated 50% and got a credit note for 50%. They have all had no problem doing that so far so you could donate as much as you are able, even 10% might help.
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Post by dontdreamit on Mar 22, 2020 18:53:28 GMT
Sharon Sexton and Rob Fowler are making their Vision of You show available for streaming/download in aid of FFF: And there is a streaming party at 8.30pm tonight. The twitter hashtag is #VOYStreamingParty if anyone else is watching at that time 🙂
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Post by Forrest on Mar 24, 2020 14:12:25 GMT
So, to add a happy note to this thread...
I told you earlier that I'd recently donated the tickets money for tickets that now cannot be used to The Coronet Theatre. So we corresponded a bit back and forth and they asked me for GiftAid and thanked me for telling them the play was lovely... And somewhere along the line I mentioned that I'd be in touch once they reopen, to get a copy of the programme for 'Afterplay', which I'd forgotten to buy on the first night, but that seemed alright at the time, since I thought I'd be coming back to see it in a few weeks...
This morning, an envelope with a programme for the play came in with the mail. How gorgeous and sweet is that?! <3
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Xanderl
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Post by Xanderl on Mar 26, 2020 10:58:48 GMT
I'd told Wilton's via an online form that I'd like to donate my ticket money - they mailed yesterday to confirm this has been done so I mailed back asking them if I could make a gift aid declaration. They've now responded saying they've noted the declaration so they can claim it back. I'm surprised more theatres aren't proactively asking people this when they donate tickets.
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Xanderl
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Post by Xanderl on Mar 26, 2020 12:47:07 GMT
Something that occurred to me - bung a donation to the theatre if you watch one of their streamed performances for free. Eg the RSC stuff coming up on the BBC or the NT Live at Home ones.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2020 13:26:30 GMT
If anyone is working in the industry and needs any support, you should contact Theatre Helpline. I found their website a little while ago and it seems like a really useful service that people may not be aware of.
The number is 0800 915 4617, and the email is advice@theatrehelpline.org. Don't suffer in silence.
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Xanderl
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Post by Xanderl on Mar 28, 2020 16:48:31 GMT
Has anyone heard anything from the Barbican? I have a ticket for Orlando for next Saturday, but haven't heard from them at all. I've had a mail but a general one sent to members, not specifically about my booking (also was supposed to be seeing Orlando) From their website: www.barbican.org.uk/your-visit/general-info/coronavirus-adviceAlso the mail said regarding membership ... which is a bit weirdly worded - would have thought they would do what other places are doing and just extend all memberships by the duration of the closure.
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Post by schuttep on Mar 30, 2020 10:17:16 GMT
When I was working, I made regular payments to several charities directly out of my salary or by Direct Debit. When I retired, I decided it was time for others who were working to step up to the plate.
As the Government has shut the theatres down, I'm assuming any relevant insurance they have will kick in and help them out. The larger theatres will have it, so I'm requesting a refund. As I think I've said elsewhere, if I had to keep track of all the vouchers I would receive I may well end up losing track and missing out altogether. But not all theatres will have insurance, probably the smaller ones operating on a wing and a prayer.
So I've decided to make a Gift Aid gift of part of my refunds coming from the smaller theatres. That way, I hope we all win a little.
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Xanderl
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Post by Xanderl on Apr 18, 2020 9:28:56 GMT
I made a small donation to one of my local theatres - basically what I would have paid to see One Man Two Guvnors at the cinema, but donated to the local one rather than the National as they are more in need of donations.
Got a nice letter in the post today thanking me for the donation - which was pleasant of them, but didn't seem a great use of money as it must cost them at least £1 to produce and post a letter, particularly as it was only a small donation! Would have been happy with an email to be honest!
I guess experience perhaps tells them that people are more likely to donate again if they use the personal touch.
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Post by showgirl on Apr 18, 2020 14:30:40 GMT
When I donated some money (ahem, to the local hospice so not supporting the theatre industry at all), I was asked if I'd like a "Thank You" letter. I was aghast and said no income from donations should be spent other than on supporting the work of the hospice. If others require or would like such a letter, fine, but imo it's a waste of time and money.
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Xanderl
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Post by Xanderl on Apr 18, 2020 17:35:01 GMT
Yep! Particularly at the moment as I assume it involved someone needing to be in the theatre's office to produce it - it's printed in high quality on headed paper so I assume wasn't done by someone working at home.
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