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Post by Stephen on Jan 6, 2022 13:21:20 GMT
We have just booked ticket to see Cursed Child in NYC in April. We had our pick of pretty much the entire theatre. I worry for many shows with advance sales being so low especially if shows like Harry Potter aren't selling. Don't get me wrong I don't care much about Harry Potter closing but it does mean that smaller excellent plays are unlikely to survive. Still one performance rather than two shows? Yes it's still one which was our reason for booking there instead of in London where it would take much longer to get through! |
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Post by stuart on Jan 6, 2022 14:29:54 GMT
Still struggling with the concept of rolling up to the theatre at 6pm for a 7.30 show as ATG ask me to do for School of Rock this week. What the actual you-know-what do they expect me to do for 90 minutes? Even if the auditorium was open, which it won’t be until 7.15, I’m still not prepared to do this because I see no rhyme or reason for it. In fact I think it’s dangerous. If this is about forcing people into the bars it is a dreadfully cynical move by ATG or any theatre doing this. The Palace has some reasonably sized public areas, certainly bigger than some theatres but equally nowhere near big enough to accommodate this policy safely. I’ll turn up about 7.15, join a queue in the fresh air outside and be in my seat for 7.25 as has been the case for years. I went to see Les Mis in Glasgow and was given a 6:15pm entry for a 7:30pm show. We turned up just after 7pm and walked in. The real kicker? All bars and seating areas were closed due to COVID staff shortages so everyone was ushered straight into the auditorium! Drinks only available via their Ordertorium site (and in cans only!). |
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Post by johng on Jan 6, 2022 15:14:42 GMT
Received from CFT yesterday
We are deeply sorry to have to tell you that the production of Two Cigarettes in the Dark will not go ahead as planned this Spring. Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty around Covid-19, the producers feel unable to proceed with their tour, therefore all performances have been cancelled including those at Chichester
Having looked at the miniscule bookings for performances of An Hour and a Half Late (March), Private Lives (April), and The Homecoming (May) at Theatre Royal Brighton I worry that other productions may get cancelled prior to rehearsals starting if producers see no prospects of sales picking up.
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Post by robertb213 on Jan 6, 2022 15:40:18 GMT
I'd heard about Two Cigarettes as I was meant to be reviewing that in March. Also Burn The Floor (Kevin Clifton) was cancelled at the Derngate for this week, as is a Queen Extravaganza tribute tour later in the month, so it definitely feels like regional stuff is struggling.
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Post by david on Jan 6, 2022 16:18:24 GMT
Still struggling with the concept of rolling up to the theatre at 6pm for a 7.30 show as ATG ask me to do for School of Rock this week. What the actual you-know-what do they expect me to do for 90 minutes? Even if the auditorium was open, which it won’t be until 7.15, I’m still not prepared to do this because I see no rhyme or reason for it. In fact I think it’s dangerous. If this is about forcing people into the bars it is a dreadfully cynical move by ATG or any theatre doing this. The Palace has some reasonably sized public areas, certainly bigger than some theatres but equally nowhere near big enough to accommodate this policy safely. I’ll turn up about 7.15, join a queue in the fresh air outside and be in my seat for 7.25 as has been the case for years. 100% this. The times I been given on tickets to arrive at the Liverpool Empire (around 6.30pm for 7.30pm show) are just not practical for me. I’ll leave work around 5-5.20pm and by the time I get into Liverpool it’s around 6pm and once I’ve had my tea it’s around 6.45pm by the time I get to the theatre and do all the bag , COVID pass and ticket checks. I’ve been stuck in the foyer at the Empire for a good 30 minutes before we are allowed to take our seats. With a capacity of 2k in there, there isn’t any social distancing and you are crammed in like sardines. If you want me to arrive early then get those doors open early to stop the crushing of people at the bars and merch stand and to allow the social distancing to happen. |
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Post by Mark on Jan 7, 2022 0:35:58 GMT
Heard a rumour that Fat Friends musical tour has been cancelled and looking at booking options for the tour dates, it appears to be true.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Jan 7, 2022 9:55:11 GMT
Heard a rumour that Fat Friends musical tour has been cancelled and looking at booking options for the tour dates, it appears to be true. ATG still has 4 venues on sale, Sheffield Lyceum still on sale too. |
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Post by Stephen on Jan 11, 2022 17:44:25 GMT
Not this country but several Broadway shows are running 2 for 1 offers during January and February. Never thought I’d see the day!
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Post by Mark on Jan 11, 2022 17:54:10 GMT
Not this country but several Broadway shows are running 2 for 1 offers during January and February. Never thought I’d see the day! I thought they did this every year for Broadway week? |
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Post by Wilf on Jan 11, 2022 18:09:43 GMT
Fat Friends is still on sale at The Grand Wolverhampton!
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Post by talkingheads on Jan 11, 2022 19:16:51 GMT
Heard a rumour that Fat Friends musical tour has been cancelled and looking at booking options for the tour dates, it appears to be true. Southampton cancelled today, got a refund. |
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Post by richey on Jan 11, 2022 20:18:28 GMT
Postponed apparently
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Post by n1david on Feb 7, 2022 13:45:58 GMT
Looks like Above The Stag is a Covid victim, they cancelled their shows for the spring and have announced that they'll be open for cabaret and bar events over the summer, but they don't feel able to commit to a further five year lease so won't be reopening the theatre. They're looking for new premises from the autumn. (Source: email from Chair)
It's sad to see this go but I was never a big fan of its Vauxhall location, the theatre itself was very "value engineered" and it never had quite the same vibe as the dusty room above the Stag gay pub in Victoria. It seemed to go through a change of direction a couple of years ago when longtime AD Peter Bull left to go to the Turbine and it said it was going to embrace a wider range of LGBTQ+ identities, but then the pandemic got in the way...
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 21, 2022 8:15:29 GMT
No legal obligation to isolate after testing positive will be announced today by BJ apparently. I wonder if any voluntary measures will be taken by producers now, or will it be back to pre-covid times.
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Post by talkingheads on Feb 21, 2022 12:05:14 GMT
No legal obligation to isolate after testing positive will be announced today by BJ apparently. I wonder if any voluntary measures will be taken by producers now, or will it be back to pre-covid times. I would hope that theatres at the very least still insist on a Covid pass or negative LFT result for entry. |
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Post by zahidf on Feb 21, 2022 12:56:53 GMT
No legal obligation to isolate after testing positive will be announced today by BJ apparently. I wonder if any voluntary measures will be taken by producers now, or will it be back to pre-covid times. I would hope that theatres at the very least still insist on a Covid pass or negative LFT result for entry. When Covid tests stop being free, that will be the end of the Covid pass system i reckon. Theatres cant afford to make their customers pay for a test, especially as other forms of entertainment wont be |
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Post by lou on Feb 21, 2022 18:59:21 GMT
I believe the COVID pass is being phased out, only info available for international travel.
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Post by Stephen on Feb 26, 2022 16:58:34 GMT
Central London SO busy today. I normally work weekends in Chelsea so I'm away from the craziness but this was extreme. Definitely as busy as pre-covid times. Queues outside all of the restaurants/theatres/attractions. Tube packed full. People are certainly out and about again!
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Post by Jon on Feb 27, 2022 18:17:32 GMT
Central London SO busy today. I normally work weekends in Chelsea so I'm away from the craziness but this was extreme. Definitely as busy as pre-covid times. Queues outside all of the restaurants/theatres/attractions. Tube packed full. People are certainly out and about again! I think whoever suggested nobody would go out again due to the pandemic was clearly wrong. |
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Post by Mark on Feb 27, 2022 22:38:17 GMT
Was also in central London yesterday and I can’t ever remember it being that busy. I mean sure it will have been but it was a shock after two years of not seeing it like that. I guess the end of half term and nice weather meant it was so packed.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Feb 28, 2022 10:21:13 GMT
What’s the tourist situ?
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Post by Mark on Mar 14, 2022 16:38:18 GMT
British Airways removing mask mandate for destinations which don't require them. May be required for disembarkation for certain destinations. Places like USA will still require them on inbound flights.
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Post by talkingheads on Mar 15, 2022 8:01:49 GMT
It's still affecting US artists coming to the UK and Europe. I've recently had Avril Lavigne and Joe Satriani reschedule their tours to 2023.
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Post by marob on Apr 22, 2022 16:24:32 GMT
Not sure if this is the place for this, but…
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Post by Someone in a tree on Apr 22, 2022 17:27:58 GMT
Tennis pitches
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