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Post by daisy24601 on Dec 30, 2018 23:54:47 GMT
I mean, it's fairly easy to go in at interval. Just bring an old ticket for the same show, pretend you were smoking or something and go in. Most times they won't check your tickets, they'll just have a quick glance. I was allowed back in once showing the wrong ticket. I had seen another show that afternoon, I had both tickets in my pocket and showed the wrong one. Don't do this, kids. I'd probably be a nervous wreck if I tried that! Although you are most likely right. I want a Wicked poster (amongst others) but they aren't even selling them on their website anymore, which is odd.
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Post by dippy on Dec 31, 2018 0:10:09 GMT
Definitely possible because I've done it but I think it depends on the theatre, no idea about Wicked. It was for Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime but I can't remember which theatre (possibly Gielgud). From my experience a good time could be just after the show starts but before the people that were selling merchandise move away from the stand. I wandered in a couple of minutes after a show had started, they were all ready to sneak me to a seat but I explained myself and was able to buy what I wanted. Not useful if you're seeing a show that starts at the same time though!
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Post by Rukaya on Dec 31, 2018 0:15:09 GMT
Is it possible to go into a theatre to buy something from the merchandise stand without seeing the show? They don't tend to be open during the day and if you go at show time you need a ticket to get in the door. I know most places have an online shop but it saves the hassle of postage and making sure I'm in when the postie arrives. It's really dependent on the theatre. For Wicked you should be fine to pop in once the merch stands are open (I wanna say from 6ish-pm onwards), if it's a programme you're after sometimes the box office may be able to sell you one earlier in the day but generally it's best to go when the merch stands are staffed, then it's usually fine!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2018 9:14:27 GMT
I’ve done this a few times when my programme became damaged or I just wanted to grab some merchandise retrospectively. I’ve never had a problem with it, but I usually rock up roughly half an hour before the show starts as the stand is staffed from that point. On the main door it’s rare to have your ticket checked, as you could legitimately be collecting from the box office or have friends inside holding them for you. I did this most recently at the Apollo and it was fine, I just had a security check.
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Post by daisy24601 on Dec 31, 2018 14:55:18 GMT
I’ve done this a few times when my programme became damaged or I just wanted to grab some merchandise retrospectively. I’ve never had a problem with it, but I usually rock up roughly half an hour before the show starts as the stand is staffed from that point. On the main door it’s rare to have your ticket checked, as you could legitimately be collecting from the box office or have friends inside holding them for you. I did this most recently at the Apollo and it was fine, I just had a security check. Now this is true, I think at Wicked though they check tickets at the second set of doors but I suppose I can just try and ask.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2018 15:06:57 GMT
^ From memory isn’t there one merchandise stand before the interior doors (opposite the box office) and another in the main foyer? Could be my memory playing tricks on me though. I hope you are successful either way
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Post by daisy24601 on Jan 3, 2019 10:22:56 GMT
^ From memory isn’t there one merchandise stand before the interior doors (opposite the box office) and another in the main foyer? Could be my memory playing tricks on me though. I hope you are successful either way Yesss I think there is! Tried to get a poster at BOOH yesterday but they've sold out. Has anyone used or heard of this site before, is it reliable? www.dresscircle.london
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 10:57:39 GMT
Oh gosh we've reached a point of new generation theatre fans who don't remember Dress Circle. I weep that I am in fact old as balls!
My ageing aside, yes! they are reputable, so if you can't get it another way that's a legit site.
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Post by daisy24601 on Jan 3, 2019 12:46:38 GMT
Oh gosh we've reached a point of new generation theatre fans who don't remember Dress Circle. I weep that I am in fact old as balls! My ageing aside, yes! they are reputable, so if you can't get it another way that's a legit site. Haha! Sorry for making you feel old, but thanks I will have to get what I need from there!
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Post by Someone in a tree on Jan 3, 2019 15:19:15 GMT
Ahh Dresscircle, the nostalgia of the worst customer service I have ever received
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Post by The Matthew on Jan 3, 2019 15:53:16 GMT
Ahh Dresscircle, the nostalgia of the worst customer service I have ever received Indeed. When you went to Dress Circle you knew you were going to be completely ignored by some of the most knowledgeable people in the business.
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Post by daisy24601 on Jan 3, 2019 17:18:53 GMT
Uh oh.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 18:37:45 GMT
Oh no, you'll be fine now they're exclusively online, they kept their very worst customer service for their face-to-face customers. If they even deigned to look at your face... Just really cliquey, honest.
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Post by cheesy116 on Jan 3, 2019 23:08:10 GMT
Not a question but I felt this would be fitting in this thread...I've only noticed after 2 years of being on this forum, that the background is the back of theatre seats. Yes, I'm slow!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2019 8:21:12 GMT
Oh wow! I'd never have noticed that at all, the size of the theatre seats compared with how much of them is visible behind all the message board stuff, it just looked like some kind of vague wave pattern to me!
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Post by Mark on Jan 4, 2019 10:32:53 GMT
Here's question I thought of last Night.
With Curious Incident back in the West End 6 years after the NT production, and subsequent West End production, how does it work when rehearsing in the new cast etc. Now I can imagine for things like the tour or when new cast members join a long running show during the run, they are rehearsed in by the resident director. However for this return, a kind of prestigious West End return, would the original director (in this case Marianne Elliot), get involved again in the direction of the piece?
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Post by talkingheads on Jan 6, 2019 15:14:56 GMT
Something I've been wondering recently, after having seen quite a few this year, is how much do panto actors get paid? I'm not talking about soap stars/celebs, but the supporting artists/dancers. Also the writers of the script? Just intrigued and was wondering if anybody knew more/could link to any articles.
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Post by partytentdown on Jan 6, 2019 15:21:13 GMT
Here's question I thought of last Night. With Curious Incident back in the West End 6 years after the NT production, and subsequent West End production, how does it work when rehearsing in the new cast etc. Now I can imagine for things like the tour or when new cast members join a long running show during the run, they are rehearsed in by the resident director. However for this return, a kind of prestigious West End return, would the original director (in this case Marianne Elliot), get involved again in the direction of the piece? Yes, for something returning like this after a long gap, the original director would usually come back. However (in most cases) for replacement casts or even less prestigious replica productions like regional tours etc, the resident/associate director would essentially recreate the work of the original director.
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Post by samuelwhiskers on Jan 6, 2019 15:51:25 GMT
Something I've been wondering recently, after having seen quite a few this year, is how much do panto actors get paid? I'm not talking about soap stars/celebs, but the supporting artists/dancers. Also the writers of the script? Just intrigued and was wondering if anybody knew more/could link to any articles. Generally Equity/ITC standard rates: uktheatre.org/theatre-industry/rates-of-pay/uk-theatre-equity-performers/www.itc-arts.org/rates-of-payNever written a panto but I imagine a standard commissioning fee.
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Post by Xanderl on Jan 6, 2019 16:52:16 GMT
Here's question I thought of last Night. With Curious Incident back in the West End 6 years after the NT production, and subsequent West End production, how does it work when rehearsing in the new cast etc. Now I can imagine for things like the tour or when new cast members join a long running show during the run, they are rehearsed in by the resident director. However for this return, a kind of prestigious West End return, would the original director (in this case Marianne Elliot), get involved again in the direction of the piece? Yes, for something returning like this after a long gap, the original director would usually come back. However (in most cases) for replacement casts or even less prestigious replica productions like regional tours etc, the resident/associate director would essentially recreate the work of the original director. Actually for War Horse, Katie Henry is credited as "revival director" and judging from her website it looks like she directed the tour and NT productions. www.katiehenrydirector.com/current-production
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Post by talkingheads on Jan 21, 2019 22:44:57 GMT
Does anyone know what the very front row of Fortune Theatre is like view wise? Austentatious have a residency there are I always sat in the front at the Savoy no problem, but the layout here seems a tad odd, with five seats making up row A then half of row B having a seemingly unobstructed view anyway.
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Post by TallPaul on Jan 22, 2019 9:34:01 GMT
Does anyone know what the very front row of Fortune Theatre is like view wise? Austentatious have a residency there are I always sat in the front at the Savoy no problem, but the layout here seems a tad odd, with five seats making up row A then half of row B having a seemingly unobstructed view anyway. I don't know what the prices are, but if you don't have to sit on row A, I personally wouldn't. I wouldn't sit on row B either, given the choice. I sat on row B for The Woman in Black just last summer, and wish I'd gone a few rows further back.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2019 9:48:56 GMT
I was in row A when I last saw The Woman In Black, zero complaints here! Mind you, that could well have had something to do with the fact I was on the right hand side of the aisle, and although my section of row A was technically three seats, only my seat was for sale, so it was like having a whole private section to myself. My view was in no way obstructed, even though I was pretty far over to the side, and I didn't get a cricked neck or anything. It's a *very* cosy theatre.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2019 23:38:02 GMT
I don't want to start a new thread for this, so I guess this is the most suitable place.
I just read this on Wikipedia: "1930 The Duchess hosted the shortest run in West End history when The Intimate Revue closed without completing its first performance".
Does anyone know anything about this? I've read it returned later for two weeks with a different name, but can't find any info on why it never completed its first ever performance. I'm intrigued!
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Post by daisy24601 on Jan 28, 2019 0:18:44 GMT
I don't want to start a new thread for this, so I guess this is the most suitable place. I just read this on Wikipedia: "1930 The Duchess hosted the shortest run in West End history when The Intimate Revue closed without completing its first performance". Does anyone know anything about this? I've read it returned later for two weeks with a different name, but can't find any info on why it never completed its first ever performance. I'm intrigued! Intrigued by this, I found a couple of articles. Sounds like they were disastrously unprepared and had to cut a lot of it on the spot and therefore the show wasn't performed in full. Sounds like a fun night for all! www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/personal-view/3612300/Way-of-the-world.htmlwww.thisistheatre.com/londontheatre/duchesstheatre.html
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 0:34:19 GMT
Thank you!
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Post by eliza on Feb 9, 2019 22:03:32 GMT
I damaged my coccyx a few years ago after falling down the stairs and I really struggle sitting in theatre seats, particularly in shows with no interval where I don't have a chance to get up and move about and readjust my position. I often end up fidgeting/moving about in my seat a lot to try and ease the pain and it's annoying for everyone around me and distracting.
Does anyone else have this issue and have any solutions? I've seen online that you can get special cushions for your coccyx to ease the pain, would it be acceptable for me to buy one of these and bring it to the theatre with me? I'd try not to get one that's too tall, and I'm only 5'2 anyway so I can't imagine I'd be blocking anyone's view.
Sorry, don't know if this is even the place to put this question but thought I'd give it a go! Just seen that All About Eve is 2hr10 with no interval and I struggled in Come From Away today and that's only 100 mins with no interval, so I'm a little worried.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2019 22:43:24 GMT
I don't know about coccyx-specific cushions, but I've definitely taken cushions into the theatre with me before (3+ hours in row A of the Lyttelton is NO ONE'S idea of a good time) and no one's given me a hard time or complained about my additional height and I have at least three inches on you.
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Post by peggs on Feb 9, 2019 23:08:10 GMT
I fell and hurt my coccyx last year and couldn't believe how painful it was, fortunately it has got a fair bit better but yes sitting for too long or in the wrong position is uncomfortable and theatre seats are not the best so I do feel for you eliza. I know people who swear by the cushions, there's quite a few options on amazon so could be worth a try. I suspect if you explained if challenged that you shouldn't have problems, since it's a sort of disability thing especially since @baemax has been doing it for years successfully.
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Post by lynette on Feb 9, 2019 23:11:45 GMT
I damaged my coccyx a few years ago after falling down the stairs and I really struggle sitting in theatre seats, particularly in shows with no interval where I don't have a chance to get up and move about and readjust my position. I often end up fidgeting/moving about in my seat a lot to try and ease the pain and it's annoying for everyone around me and distracting. Does anyone else have this issue and have any solutions? I've seen online that you can get special cushions for your coccyx to ease the pain, would it be acceptable for me to buy one of these and bring it to the theatre with me? I'd try not to get one that's too tall, and I'm only 5'2 anyway so I can't imagine I'd be blocking anyone's view. Sorry, don't know if this is even the place to put this question but thought I'd give it a go! Just seen that All About Eve is 2hr10 with no interval and I struggled in Come From Away today and that's only 100 mins with no interval, so I'm a little worried. I’ll PM you, Eliza, because I think I have something that might help.
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