RE:Emerge - Harold Pinter Theatre

Definitely unfriendly for solo theatregoers but managed to find a single seat in the middle of the royal circle which was appealing and have booked for all three. Can't wait  

Having just booked for Walden, I have to say as others have noted, there really wasn't much choice for us solo theatre goers on the only date I could go. I had the same issue as you NeilVHughes in trying to redeem my ATG voucher as well as using my credit card to pay for a Row N stalls seat. After 2 attempts, the ticket was bought in time just before the clock ended.

It's just really frustrating that there is stuff I would like to book for in general and support both the shows and theatres, but there doesn't seem to be much decent choice for single folk. It's either RV or at a price that I wouldn't pay even in normal circumstances. I just wish more thought about solo patrons is given when sorting out SD seating.

It’s not really a social distancing thing, ATG have always disliked people booking single seats and at various venues have imposed rules to prevent single bookings or other bookings that would leave a single seat empty. This is just them continuing this practice, Covid might as well have not happened. They are a disgrace. I’d guess that single seats will be eventually bookable in some way via TodayTix as is normally the case at this theatre.

Knew J’Ouvert was being filmed for broadcast on BBC but apparently all three productions are set to be filmed for broadcast with filming details to be announced in due course for Walden and Anna X.

Saw J’Ouvert tonight at the Harold Pinter. Hadn't realised it had been on TV until I saw this thread.

Got a good Stalls end of row ticket thanks to a TodayTix deal.

It's really a review of two parts. An interesting concept and well-performed play, marred by a party style audience.

This isn't one to sit right at the front of the Stalls for, unless you like audience interaction. But, if you're sat towards the back, it seems it's clearly perfectly fine to join in, shout out, encourage the characters to do certain things that aren't scripted etc. It wasn't just one group of people doing this, either.

Apart from that, lots of talking, people keen to hum/sing along with the music and who seemed less keen with the dramatic parts. They were wanting Notting Hill Carnival! A much more diverse audience than you usually see in the West End, which was good to see.

I thought that the four female actors did really well, covering a variety of characters between them and showcasing the tensions in West London. Some very witty lines too.

Worth seeing, especially if you get lucky with the rest of the audience being able to control themselves. The play takes a bit of time to get going, but the second half works really well. It wasn't sold out tonight, so there are still tickets available.

I really enjoyed J’Ouvert too. I found it really empowering and inspiring too. I loved the fact that the audience demographic was so different to what we were used to in the west end which is great.

I don’t suppose with Anna X being the final play a programme with info on all 3 plays would be available (a la Welsh National Opera) this time around? It would be a shame not to have a physical memory/souvenir from what has been a pretty unique season that I’ve certainly enjoyed.

I was at Anna X last night and was somewhat less impressed than Dave - Rizwan is definitely the better of the pair but I struggled to care about much of it.

Still, my first time in a West End house since Feb 2020 and was thrilled to be back, regardless.

I watched it recently and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staging and lighting created the atmosphere very well, I also liked Nabhaan more but Emma was also good. It was packed with one seat left between groups. I was surprised that we still had to wear masks. All in all, definitely great to be back!

Here's the info from the ATG website about what they expect:

Upon arrival, all members of your party over the age of 18 must demonstrate their COVID-19 status in ONE of the following ways:

Full vaccination (first and second dose), and with the second dose administered at least 14 days before your visit, demonstrated via your NHS COVID Pass on the NHS App, via your downloaded status from the NHS website or GP letter; OR

A negative lateral flow test taken within 48 hours of your visit, demonstrated via your NHS COVID Pass on the NHS App or via an NHS text/email; OR

Proof of natural immunity (positive PCR test within the last six months, after self-isolation has ended and up to 180 days after taking the test). You can all demonstrate this via your NHS COVID Pass on the NHS App.


Full details here: www.atgtickets.com/help/health-and-safety/#covidstatus

Not sure if it's part of a tour, or just a one off, but Anna X is at The Lowry from 11 to 14 August.

Tickets from just £15...though being The Lowry, it will be nigh on impossible to book!