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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 18:04:39 GMT
Bums, the marquee's up, but I'm so useless I can't post a photo, here's a link https://www.reddit.com/r/harrypotter/comments/4h04pb/just_revealed_the_covers_are_off_at_the_palace/
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Post by d'James on Apr 29, 2016 18:07:20 GMT
Bit underwhelming, but maybe it suits the show.
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Post by fhaps on Apr 29, 2016 20:23:18 GMT
Bit underwhelming, but maybe it suits the show. They said this is the "first phase" of the display and that "lots more" will come in the following weeks, so they seem to be expanding it before previews begin in June. Either way, I love it as it is. The Albus Potter statue is pretty cool!
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Post by Jon on Apr 29, 2016 20:38:21 GMT
I've seen the Application on Westminster council planning application website and some of the plans to add banners of the Hogwart Houses and a digital clock looked cool although I think the digital clock may have been rejected
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 21:25:38 GMT
I've seen the Application on Westminster council planning application website and some of the plans to add banners of the Hogwart Houses and a digital clock looked cool although I think the digital clock may have been rejected The Palace theatre used to have huge banners and signs hanging above the marquee on the wall back when Les Mis was there, then it's been dropped since. Would love to see a huge, extravagant front of house!
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Post by fhaps on Apr 29, 2016 21:37:15 GMT
I've seen the Application on Westminster council planning application website and some of the plans to add banners of the Hogwart Houses and a digital clock looked cool although I think the digital clock may have been rejected Ooh thanks for pointing me towards this, I found them! Well, based on those plans it looks like the front of house is nearly finished. Based on that concept art it will look pretty at night but maybe yeah, they could've gone a little more extravagant.
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Post by Jon on Apr 29, 2016 21:51:44 GMT
The Palace theatre used to have huge banners and signs hanging above the marquee on the wall back when Les Mis was there, then it's been dropped since. Would love to see a huge, extravagant front of house! I've seen pictures of that signage which was actually before Les Mis and it's an eyesore TBH I doubt they'd ever do that again simply because of heritage reasons. The Westminster application website lets you look at future plans for the VP refurb which will see the middle signage removed and replaced with a window.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2016 22:31:19 GMT
The Palace theatre used to have huge banners and signs hanging above the marquee on the wall back when Les Mis was there, then it's been dropped since. Would love to see a huge, extravagant front of house! I've seen pictures of that signage which was actually before Les Mis and it's an eyesore TBH I doubt they'd ever do that again simply because of heritage reasons. The Westminster application website lets you look at future plans for the VP refurb which will see the middle signage removed and replaced with a window. These are fascinating. I quite like the subtle, understated approach they've gone for. It's not like they need to spend any more money for advertising. i also got the impression "first phase" comment was referring to the whole theatre and that there is more to be done to the interior, perhaps?
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Post by Jon on Apr 29, 2016 22:37:14 GMT
These are fascinating. I quite like the subtle, understated approach they've gone for. It's not like they need to spend any more money for advertising. i also got the impression "first phase" comment was referring to the whole theatre and that there is more to be done to the interior, perhaps? The theatre's being refurbished at the moment so I assume they'll adding some more elements inside the theatre once that is completed and they load in the set, I do hope they do add the banners but it's not a big deal if they don't. The Palace has always had good signage, Spamalot and Priscilla being the best examples.
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Post by andrew on Apr 29, 2016 22:55:25 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 0:28:53 GMT
For anyone that's curious about how it looked. I think the facade of the Palace is beautiful though, I'm more than happy with what's there currently. Maybe it's because I'm on my iPad, but for some reason it isn't loading. But I just looked it up on Instagram, it does look great, as the Palace marquees always do, but for a minute I thought that was a real kid inside the nest! That probably would have scared me if I walked past it without knowing! However I'm kind of surprised Warner Brothers haven't been involved with this play and given it the film logo that everyone knows.
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Post by Jon on Apr 30, 2016 0:42:51 GMT
Maybe it's because I'm on my iPad, but for some reason it isn't loading. But I just looked it up on Instagram, it does look great, as the Palace marquees always do, but for a minute I thought that was a real kid inside the nest! That probably would have scared me if I walked past it without knowing! However I'm kind of surprised Warner Brothers haven't been involved with this play and given it the film logo that everyone knows. Warner Bros supported the play during development but I don't think are producing it unless Harry Potter Theatrical is a company owned by JK and WB although saying that WB Theatre Ventures have been retweeting and posting stuff from Cursed Child on Facebook and Twitter so maybe they are involved in some capacity. I wouldn't be surprised if they coughed up the majority of the budget in exchange for film rights although it wouldn't been hard for Sonia and Colin Callender to raise the money.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2016 7:40:31 GMT
I've seen pictures of that signage which was actually before Les Mis and it's an eyesore TBH I doubt they'd ever do that again simply because of heritage reasons. The Westminster application website lets you look at future plans for the VP refurb which will see the middle signage removed and replaced with a window. Oh okay yeah I know what you mean about it being an eye sore actually. Thanks I'll have a look at the Westminster application website, sounds interesting!
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Post by Jon on May 2, 2016 1:16:39 GMT
I might be late in knowing this, but it would appear they've cancelled the previously announced (but unsold) 'late May' previews. So the first preview is the one already sold out for 7th June. I assume it's so they can have more time to rehearse and load in the set.
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Post by Honoured Guest on May 2, 2016 13:08:15 GMT
I might be late in knowing this, but it would appear they've cancelled the previously announced (but unsold) 'late May' previews. So the first preview is the one already sold out for 7th June. No, 7th June is the first scheduled preview. It may be cancelled nearer the time.
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Post by fhaps on May 2, 2016 17:29:41 GMT
I might be late in knowing this, but it would appear they've cancelled the previously announced (but unsold) 'late May' previews. So the first preview is the one already sold out for 7th June. I hadn't realized they were cancelled but I had indeed been wondering when would they sell these tickets. Thanks for pointing it out! I for one am glad, this means a few less days of worrying about spoilers lol The FAQ section of the site now says "We no longer have plans for any previews prior to the first performance on 7th June."
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Post by andrew on May 3, 2016 9:27:26 GMT
Plenty of time to try and make this show live anywhere near up to the hype that's been generated. I think it was a bit weird how they announced those previews but didn't allow booking, as if they knew there was a good chance they wouldn't be selling them. Would it not be easier to not say anything at all, and if they fancied some previews they could surprise-sell them at the last minute? They wouldn't have had any trouble shifting them. I suppose the general public won't really have noticed this so it makes not much difference.
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Post by Phantom of London on May 5, 2016 18:02:10 GMT
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Post by theatreliker on May 5, 2016 21:02:06 GMT
It's an impressive marquee which also shows off the Palace.
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Post by fhaps on May 8, 2016 0:26:34 GMT
We are exactly a month away from the first preview. It's so close now! Anyone here is going to one of the first previews?
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Post by Scots UK Theatre on May 8, 2016 17:31:03 GMT
No, 7th June is the first scheduled preview. It may be cancelled nearer the time. Literally, how is that ANY different? It IS the first preview unless it's cancelled. Because at the time of the initial announcement they had said there would be 2 special previews at end of May with details of how you could see them to be announced later.
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Post by Scots UK Theatre on May 8, 2016 18:39:55 GMT
Because at the time of the initial announcement they had said there would be 2 special previews at end of May with details of how you could see them to be announced later. No, there is not. Did you even read the thread? The May previews have been scrapped. Yeah I know. I was responding to the person that said ''Literally, how is that ANY different? It IS the first preview unless it's cancelled''. June 7th was not originally the first preview. Seriously maybe read the thread before you make a stupid comment.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2016 18:55:40 GMT
KevinUK pointed out that the possible May previews won't be happening so the first scheduled preview is 7th June. Honoured Guest expressed scepticism by pointing out the 7th June will only be the first preview if it isn't cancelled. HG wasn't saying "KEVIN, YOU ARE WRONG", HG was merely saying that early previews of ambitious productions have been known to be cancelled if the show isn't ready enough for an audience, and that none of us will be able to state with 100% accuracy the date of the first preview until it actually happens. We seem to have got into a weird loop where Honoured Guest and KevinUK appear to be arguing when they are both saying exactly the same thing - the 7th of June is the first *scheduled* preview, subject to possible cancellation. Then radio took a hold of the stick at maybe not the wrong end but certainly not the intended end, and now everything's got a bit nasty. How about we just all extend the production team our keenest wishes that everything goes successfully to schedule and move on?
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Post by fhaps on May 9, 2016 14:40:04 GMT
Yes, I'm there first 2 previews. Very excited. Currently re-reading the books. Lucky you! Can't wait too hear your thoughts on it! I'll be there for the LAST 2 previews haha re-reading the books as well.
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Post by talkstageytome on May 9, 2016 19:52:45 GMT
Oh my goodness, it's just dawned on me how long I'll have to wait to see this show. I'm not going until new year's day! Avoiding spoilers is going to be impossible! Equally I can't wait to hear everyone's thoughts though.
Still not 100% sold on the idea of a Harry Potter play but when the cast was announced I definitely warmed to it a bit more. Regardless of whether it's good or bad I can see it being on the West End for years on end though...
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Post by daniel on May 9, 2016 20:00:27 GMT
I'll be there for both shows on July 20th, can't wait!
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Post by Deleted on May 9, 2016 21:55:06 GMT
I'm not going until January either, it's going to be a LONG wait until then. Still, I managed to avoid Hamilton spoilers neatly enough, so I'm quietly optimistic about doing the same for this. I might have to quit Tumblr and be careful with Buzzfeed links, but I'm sure it can be done.
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Post by fhaps on May 12, 2016 15:37:43 GMT
A Charity Gala Performance has just been announced for September 18. The tickets are being auctioned here: pottermo.re/ODcPbw with all proceeds going to Rowling's Lumos. They have cool perks too! Prices will likely reach unbelievable prices, though.
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Post by rumbledoll on May 16, 2016 9:47:03 GMT
Just to let you know - the theatre has some availability on Aug 3 (both plays, regular price - 60 each), if anyone is interested. Got a mail from Nimax, but I now can't make this date, so.. grab them while you can (I think you will need to give them a call).
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Post by fhaps on May 17, 2016 14:38:43 GMT
Just to let you know - the theatre has some availability on Aug 3 (both plays, regular price - 60 each), if anyone is interested. Got a mail from Nimax, but I now can't make this date, so.. grab them while you can (I think you will need to give them a call). It's a shame you can't make it! That was a perfect date. I noticed that they are now featuring the wishlist more prominently on the website. Also, they've released the info about "The Friday Forty", which is what they are calling their weekly lottery for reduced Band A tickets. The info is at the bottom of this page, if anyone is interested: www.harrypottertheplay.com/ticket-information/
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