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Post by ceebee on Mar 19, 2024 17:49:19 GMT
I saw the show from Stalls B 14 (Door E side)and felt like I was on the wrong side of the theater because o lot of it was staged with the actors back to us. For those of you who have seen the show, is B 61 side (between doors B and C) better to see faces or is between Doors A and D better? I'd like to see it again and feel as if I missed half the show the first time. thanks Best place for this show is row A or row B Gallery 1 with band on your right side, anywhere from the curve to midway down the straight section. Another good place is Row A Gallery 2 directly above the band. Stalls I'd avoid tbh but if I had to I'd take the seats directly behind the three accessible seats if on a budget or take the long side row A with band to the right of you. If fit and able to stand, this show is best enjoyed from the immersive section, but I appreciate that isn't everybody's top choice. Hope this helps.
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Post by ronsdivas on Apr 1, 2024 21:32:03 GMT
Is there any chance (with winning any Olivier awards) that Guys & Dolls will extend past August 31st...or is the closing already set in stone?
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Post by gmoneyoutlaw on Apr 2, 2024 0:15:09 GMT
Is there any chance (with winning any Olivier awards) that Guys & Dolls will extend past August 31st...or is the closing already set in stone? I would think that if Guys And Dolls wins the Olivier it will extend until December and beyond. The Bridge could present new work at another venue until demand subsides.
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 2, 2024 8:17:22 GMT
Demand is...not great for this currently - it's very easy to get heavily discounted tickets and it's certainly not full by any stretch, so I would imagine that it will close up in August as currently advertised.
I would be shocked if it did win the Olivier but weirder things have happened.
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Post by SuttonPeron on Apr 2, 2024 8:31:55 GMT
Such a shame, if so. It´s the best show in town by far.
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Post by jaggy on Apr 2, 2024 8:44:10 GMT
I think the replacement cast not being particularly exciting hasn’t helped shift tickets or continue interest.
I also doubt it’ll win Oliviers, although it’s my pick for revival, as Sunset seems to be in lock for those major categories.
There’s been rumours that it’ll transfer in a site specific venue in NY or somewhere in America so maybe it’ll have a continued life elsewhere.
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Post by showtoones on Apr 2, 2024 16:21:26 GMT
Has anyone seen Timika in the role? How does she compare to Marisha?
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Post by SuttonPeron on Apr 2, 2024 21:31:37 GMT
I saw her in her first weekend. She was wonderful. To be fair, I didn´t see Marisha. But I loved her charisma, her presence and her vocals; and her numbers were definitely standouts.
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Post by Dave B on Apr 2, 2024 21:47:51 GMT
Has anyone seen Timika in the role? How does she compare to Marisha? Yes, I've seen both. How does anyone compare to Marisha? But really, enjoyed her performance - I thought she did a really good job and I'll happily be going again.
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Post by bigredapple on Apr 8, 2024 21:05:32 GMT
Marisha back in rehearsals and tagging the Bridge
Is she coming back does anyone know?
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Post by Being Alive on Apr 8, 2024 21:11:46 GMT
She said it's for the Oliviers performance.
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Post by Dave B on Apr 11, 2024 9:51:36 GMT
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Post by theatreloverlondon on Apr 11, 2024 10:33:22 GMT
Sunset was amazing but the creativity of this just really shocked me. I’ve never left the theatre so happy. I want it to win Revival
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Post by ceebee on Apr 11, 2024 11:00:04 GMT
Many thanks Dave B for this - have booked twice. Worth noting that there are also seats available at £15 in Gallery 2 on the same offer via the same link for those who are unable to stand .
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Post by capybara on Apr 11, 2024 11:06:59 GMT
FYI the Bridge has performances listed until 29th Nov on their website but not yet on sale. Presumably the idea is they announce the next three-month extension after some Olivier success… 31st Aug could well be Celinde’s final show though, unless she extends her contract again.
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Post by Dave B on Apr 11, 2024 11:10:02 GMT
FYI the Bridge has performances listed until 29th Nov on their website but not yet on sale. Presumably the idea is they announce the next three-month extension after some Olivier success… Ooh good spot but looking now, it has changed to 04 Jan 2025!
Guess I'll be going in August and again in January then!
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Post by capybara on Apr 11, 2024 11:15:07 GMT
FYI the Bridge has performances listed until 29th Nov on their website but not yet on sale. Presumably the idea is they announce the next three-month extension after some Olivier success… Ooh good spot but looking now, it has changed to 04 Jan 2025!
Guess I'll be going in August and again in January then!
Looks like they’re adding dates to the website as we speak! Good news all round.
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Post by Jon on Apr 11, 2024 11:54:55 GMT
Ending in January 2025 would make sense as the Bridge would want to have a season or two in place before closing Guys and Dolls.
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Post by bwayboy22 on Apr 12, 2024 10:20:17 GMT
I can't remember if it's worth it to be seated early for the start of the show. I recall the performances at intermission and the party at the end, but how early should I get in my seat before the show starts? Thanks!
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Post by fiyero on Apr 12, 2024 10:38:51 GMT
I can't remember if it's worth it to be seated early for the start of the show. I recall the performances at intermission and the party at the end, but how early should I get in my seat before the show starts? Thanks! There is street ambience before - pretzels being sold to the immersive crowd etc, but nothing to worry about missing from memory.
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Post by Dave B on Apr 14, 2024 11:34:22 GMT
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Post by Jon on Apr 14, 2024 21:24:11 GMT
With only one Olivier win, I wonder if the plans to extend until January are still happening?
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Post by mrbarnaby on Apr 14, 2024 21:46:54 GMT
With only one Olivier win, I wonder if the plans to extend until January are still happening? I don’t imagine it makes any difference. These ain’t the Tonys. Winning Olivier awards doesn’t affect a shows box office at all. This show won’t be on much longer I suspect as sales have really slowed down in recent months
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Post by osdtdg on Apr 15, 2024 9:05:52 GMT
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Post by theatrenerd on Apr 15, 2024 9:16:35 GMT
Would have loved to have seen this win more Oliviers yesterday, but glad it is getting a final extension. I can see them bringing it back later down the line also, but will be interesting to see what else they do with the Bridge in its programming - hopefully more musicals like this!
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Post by Jan on Apr 15, 2024 9:46:10 GMT
.... will be interesting to see what else they do with the Bridge in its programming - hopefully more musicals like this! It is a pity that a producing theatre like The Bridge has run a single show for 22 months even though it obviously makes commercial sense. When Hytner/Starr launched The Bridge they said there would be 4 or 5 new productions each year. Their new Kings Cross theatre will also now not open till late 2026 at the earliest (converting from the Lightroom). Giant with John Lithgow which Hytner is directing at the Royal Court was actually a Bridge commission which has now had to go elsewhere.
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Post by Dave B on Apr 15, 2024 10:01:36 GMT
Just booked what will be a fifth visit for the last night.
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Post by Rory on Apr 15, 2024 10:21:28 GMT
The email I've received from the Bridge confirms the new extension is final and that the theatre will revert to its previous style next year.
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Post by bordeaux on Apr 15, 2024 10:32:21 GMT
.... will be interesting to see what else they do with the Bridge in its programming - hopefully more musicals like this! It is a pity that a producing theatre like The Bridge has run a single show for 22 months even though it obviously makes commercial sense. When Hytner/Starr launched The Bridge they said there would be 4 or 5 new productions each year. Their new Kings Cross theatre will also now not open till late 2026 at the earliest (converting from the Lightroom). Giant with John Lithgow which Hytner is directing at the Royal Court was actually a Bridge commission which has now had to go elsewhere. It probably makes very good sense and means that they will be able to do more of other things they want to do in coming years whilst other theatres struggle. The brutal truth is that there aren't enough great new plays out there for them to put on four a year in an auditorium that size. Indeed, have they put on any great new plays? I've enjoyed two or three of them but the great productions they've put on have been the Shakespeares: the Midsummer Night's Dream and Julius Caesar.
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Post by zahidf on Apr 15, 2024 10:41:34 GMT
Yeah, in a perfect world, they would have stuck to 4/5 new shows a year, but Guys and Dolls has been such a hit for them, i can see why they would stick to it for a while to get the coffers filled.
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