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Post by HereForTheatre on May 26, 2016 14:57:50 GMT
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Post by bex1210 on May 26, 2016 15:16:24 GMT
It depends where you want to stand really. I like to get there early and either get a good spot near the front or sit on the steps. We normally start queuing about 8.30am and last year there was a pretty big queue already when we got there. It's gotten really popular and so much busier than when I first started going. You can get in and out during the day but there's normally pretty big queues to get back in. We left about 4 last year after Jersey Boys and there was still quite a big queue to get in. It's a good day though and a great chance to see lots of different shows.
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Post by HereForTheatre on May 26, 2016 15:38:14 GMT
Ah see i don't think i'll be able to get there until about 10 at the earliest, so guess i will need to be prepared to wait a bit.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2016 16:18:06 GMT
Yeah I got there for around 10:30 last year. Had to queue and missed all my favourite shows! Queue was around 45 mins for us. My first time and LOVED it. Really wanted to go this year but seeing a show in the day! The show I'm seeing isn't even performing though. Very good day out
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Post by infofreako on May 26, 2016 16:40:56 GMT
Is that your Funny Girl trip George. Gets very busy. Definitely worth getting there early
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Post by d'James on May 26, 2016 18:19:35 GMT
I can't find a schedule, just a list of shows. Is there one?
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Post by infofreako on May 26, 2016 19:08:02 GMT
Schedule comes out in the week before the event normally
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Post by d'James on May 26, 2016 19:19:47 GMT
Oh great, thanks!
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Post by Mr Wallacio on May 28, 2016 5:41:29 GMT
Love West End Live, been a few years now. A friend of mine usually waits in the queue whilst I dayseat a show then I join him before gates open.
Last year we were very lucky and as we were thinking of leaving for lunch we got approached by a Priceless Angel who chatted to us about our favourite shows and then gave us entry into the VIP area. Lots of free champagne, beer and Fortnum & Mason food later we did finally leave. I've tasted the high life, not sure I can leave it now.
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Post by anita on May 28, 2016 10:44:26 GMT
Been every year except 2 - Didn't know about it the first year & last year in Leicester Sq couldn't afford the journey. It is a fantastic day out but exhausting from hours of queuing & standing. You need to bring food & plenty of water - and my bugbear:- bring a mac not an umbrella as umbrellas block everyone else's view.
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Post by infofreako on May 28, 2016 17:08:05 GMT
Been every year except 2 - Didn't know about it the first year & last year in Leicester Sq couldn't afford the journey. It is a fantastic day out but exhausting from hours of queuing & standing. You need to bring food & plenty of water - and my bugbear:- bring a mac not an umbrella as umbrellas block everyone else's view. No need to worry about that. I've booked the sunshine |
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Post by anthony40 on May 28, 2016 22:47:42 GMT
Love West End Live, been a few years now. A friend of mine usually waits in the queue whilst I dayseat a show then I join him before gates open. Last year we were very lucky and as we were thinking of leaving for lunch we got approached by a Priceless Angel who chatted to us about our favourite shows and then gave us entry into the VIP area. Lots of free champagne, beer and Fortnum & Mason food later we did finally leave. I've tasted the high life, not sure I can leave it now. O.M.G. That happened to me 2 years ago (I couldn't go last year). I felt incredibly underdressed. |
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Post by Anniek on May 31, 2016 8:08:37 GMT
Hmm might go and dress up and cross fingers for this VIP-area..  Only kidding, die-hard queuing and hopefully i'll be front row again just like the last couple of years. If you hear someone scream 'WELFIE IN 3-2-1' it's probably me, so put on your prettiest smile  |
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Post by d'James on May 31, 2016 12:56:06 GMT
Hmm might go and dress up and cross fingers for this VIP-area.. Only kidding, die-hard queuing and hopefully i'll be front row again just like the last couple of years. If you hear someone scream 'WELFIE IN 3-2-1' it's probably me, so put on your prettiest smile What's a welfie? |
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Post by Mr Wallacio on May 31, 2016 22:07:27 GMT
Hmm might go and dress up and cross fingers for this VIP-area.. Only kidding, die-hard queuing and hopefully i'll be front row again just like the last couple of years. If you hear someone scream 'WELFIE IN 3-2-1' it's probably me, so put on your prettiest smile What's a welfie? West End Live Selfie |
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Post by anthony40 on Jun 1, 2016 6:03:09 GMT
Hmm might go and dress up and cross fingers for this VIP-area.. Only kidding, die-hard queuing and hopefully i'll be front row again just like the last couple of years. If you hear someone scream 'WELFIE IN 3-2-1' it's probably me, so put on your prettiest smile Trust me, I'm gonna do all that I can to ensure that I get in again |
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Post by Mr Wallacio on Jun 1, 2016 8:39:54 GMT
Hmm might go and dress up and cross fingers for this VIP-area.. Only kidding, die-hard queuing and hopefully i'll be front row again just like the last couple of years. If you hear someone scream 'WELFIE IN 3-2-1' it's probably me, so put on your prettiest smile Trust me, I'm gonna do all that I can to ensure that I get in again So long as you tell the people letting you in that Mr Wallacio needs entry too  |
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Post by Anniek on Jun 1, 2016 11:16:50 GMT
Wasn't my idea. Hahaha. 3 things I hate about WEL (mind the sarcasm) 1. Mastercards marketing campaign (although thanks for the sponsoring!) 2. The Katy-cam 3. the word #Welfie. 33 times per hour. (But then I can't upload it using 'hashtag Welfie', as my 3G signal never works when I'm standing at an overcrowded Trafalgar SQ.) But no complains, VIP area or in the crowd, im superexcited for 2 days filled with musicals! |
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Post by HereForTheatre on Jun 1, 2016 12:00:04 GMT
Well this seems ripe for a TheatreBoard meet up!
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Post by anthony40 on Jun 1, 2016 12:28:30 GMT
I'm only there on the Saturday so look out for my face (with glasses).
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Post by Anniek on Jun 1, 2016 15:15:55 GMT
I'm only there on the Saturday so look out for my face (with glasses). With your Stagey t-shirt and totebag? |
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Post by anthony40 on Jun 1, 2016 17:08:19 GMT
I'm only there on the Saturday so look out for my face (with glasses). With your Stagey t-shirt and totebag? Lol! Alas no. Remember I'm trying to get into the exclusive area, not get thrown out! Lol! |
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Post by freckles on Jun 10, 2016 11:54:50 GMT
Schedule here: www.westendlive.co.uk/scheduleSaturday 18 June 2016 11:00 MOTOWN – THE MUSICAL 11:15 CRAZY FOR YOU 11:30 WICKED 11:50 SHOW BOAT 12:05 CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY 12:15 KINKY BOOTS 12:25 SUNNY AFTERNOON 12:40 LES MISÉRABLES 12:50 MATILDA – THE MUSICAL 13:00 PHANTOM OF THE OPERA 13:15 BEAUTIFUL – THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL 13:35 MAMMA MIA! 13:50 JERSEY BOYS 14:10 GOBSMACKED! 14:30 THRILLER LIVE 14:55 PIRATES OF PENZANCE 15:10 JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR 15:25 THE WEDDING SINGER 15:40 THE SECRET GARDEN 16:00 SYLVIA YOUNG THEATRE SCHOOL 16:15 BLEND WEST END 16:30 SPIRIT YOUNG PERFORMERS COMPANY 16:45 BUMBLESCRATCH 17:00 ROYAL OPERA CHORUS 17:15 WEST END MUSICAL CHOIR 17:30 THE STRIPPER 17:40 STOMP 17:50 IN THE HEIGHTS 18:00 SHOW ENDS Schedule subject to change Sunday 19 June 2016 12:00 DISNEY'S THE LION KING 12:15 STOMP 12:30 GUYS AND DOLLS 12:40 THRILLER LIVE 13:05 MATILDA – THE MUSICAL 13:15 MATT CARDLE 13:30 THE BODYGUARD 13:40 MICHAEL XAVIER 13:50 BARBU 14:00 WEST END KIDS 14:15 CHICKENSHED 14:25 WEST END MASTERCLASS 14:40 THE BARRICADE BOYS 14:55 FERRIS AND MILNES 15:10 MADAM BUTTERFLY 15:20 WEST END GOSPEL CHOIR 15:35 JERSEY BOYS 15:50 SAMANTHA BARKS 16:05 MURDER BALLAD 16:20 BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S 16:30 AMERICAN IDIOT 16:45 SHOWSTOPPER! 17:05 DANIEL BOYS 17:20 NATHAN AMZI 17:30 IAN MCINTOSH 17:35 STEPHEN RAHMAN-HUGHES 17:45 RAMIN KARIMLOO 18:00 SHOW ENDS |
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Post by anita on Jun 10, 2016 12:51:43 GMT
Will have to go both days this year if my legs can take it.
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Post by d'James on Jun 10, 2016 12:56:12 GMT
Does each show normally do one or two songs?
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Only kidding, die-hard queuing and hopefully i'll be front row again just like the last couple of years. If you hear someone scream 'WELFIE IN 3-2-1' it's probably me, so put on your prettiest smile 
